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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)
[X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

 

 

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 1-12244

CENTRO NP LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MARYLAND
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  64-0955724
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

420 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10170
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

212-869-3000
(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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES ý    NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer ý        Accelerated Filer o        Non-Accelerated Filer o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES o    NO ý





Forward-Looking Statements

        This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by Centro NP LLC (as successor by merger and liquidation to New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc.) ("we"), contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, may differ materially from the results, performance, transactions or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause such differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to:

        We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements

CENTRO NP LLC (THE "COMPANY")
(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE "PREDECESSOR"))
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 
  Company
  Predecessor
 
 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007

  Period from
April 5, through
September 30,
2007

  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

  Period from
January 1,
through April 4,
2007

  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

 
Revenues:                                
  Rental income   $ 101,850   $ 198,210   $ 81,518   $ 92,663   $ 250,794  
  Percentage rents     1,193     1,963     1,102     2,169     4,452  
  Expense reimbursements     29,056     53,306     27,907     27,775     75,716  
  Fee income     7,866     14,701     4,036     8,832     11,485  
   
 
 
 
 
 
      Total revenues     139,965     268,180     114,563     131,439     342,447  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses:                                
  Operating costs     20,008     42,203     18,639     22,042     54,628  
  Real estate taxes     17,020     32,400     15,891     17,234     43,770  
  Depreciation and amortization     54,363     108,160     22,020     25,895     65,876  
  Provision for doubtful accounts     722     1,232     1,645     3,277     6,010  
  General and administrative     7,656     13,832     6,713     51,932     21,051  
   
 
 
 
 
 
      Total operating expenses     99,769     197,827     64,908     120,380     191,335  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Income before real estate sales, minority interest and other income and expenses     40,196     70,353     49,655     11,059     151,112  

Other income and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Interest, dividend and other income     2,968     3,570     887     1,524     2,564  
  Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated ventures     (27 )   1,608     1,103     974     3,769  
  Interest expense     (30,116 )   (55,819 )   (23,480 )   (26,845 )   (69,156 )
  Minority interest in income of consolidated partnership and joint ventures     (1,305 )   (4,046 )   (210 )   (297 )   (561 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations     11,716     15,666     27,955     (13,585 )   87,728  
   
 
 
 
 
 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Income from discontinued operations (Note 7)     33     48     5,227     2,976     18,632  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   $ 11,749   $ 15,714   $ 33,182   $ (10,609 ) $ 106,360  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Preferred dividends             (5,494 )   (12,079 )   (16,467 )
               
 
 
 
Net income (loss) available to common stock—basic             27,688     (22,688 )   89,893  
  Minority interest in income of consolidated partnership             210     297     561  
               
 
 
 
Net income (loss) available to common stock—diluted           $ 27,898   $ (22,391 ) $ 90,454  
               
 
 
 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Income (loss) from continuing operations           $ 0.21   $ (0.25 ) $ 0.68  
  Discontinued operations             0.05     0.03     0.18  
               
 
 
 
    Basic earnings (loss) per share           $ 0.26   $ (0.22 ) $ 0.86  
               
 
 
 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Income (loss) from continuing operations           $ 0.20   $ (0.23 ) $ 0.66  
  Discontinued operations             0.05     0.03     0.17  
               
 
 
 
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share           $ 0.25   $ (0.20 ) $ 0.83  
               
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding—basic             104,506     103,355     104,419  
               
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding—diluted             109,448     109,558     108,899  
               
 
 
 
Dividends per common share       $ 0.3125   $ 0.3125   $ 0.6250   $ 0.9375  
   
 
 
 
 
 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Net income (loss)   $ 11,749   $ 15,714   $ 33,182   $ (10,609 ) $ 106,360  
  Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities     (521 )   (568 )   199     512     455  
  Unrealized gain (loss) on deferred compensation             50     (168 )   34  
  Realized gain on interest risk hedges, net             359     359     1,076  
  Unrealized (loss) gain on interest risk hedges, net             (4,558 )   166     (4,558 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)   $ 11,228   $ 15,146   $ 29,232   $ (9,740 ) $ 103,367  
   
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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CENTRO NP LLC (THE "COMPANY")
(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE "PREDECESSOR"))
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except fractions, percentages and par value amounts)

 
  Company
  Predecessor
 
 
  September 30, 2007
  December 31, 2006
 
ASSETS              
Real estate:              
  Land   $ 1,302,164   $ 724,596  
  Building and improvements     3,033,986     2,841,158  
  Accumulated depreciation and amortization     (40,154 )   (430,207 )
   
 
 
      Net real estate     4,295,996     3,135,547  
Real estate held for sale     990     28,649  
Cash and cash equivalents     22,527     7,916  
Restricted cash     22,668     23,662  
Marketable securities     5,665     5,847  
Receivables:              
  Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $21,622 and $19,386 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively     38,651     29,422  
  Deferred rent, net of allowance of $0 and $1,702 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively     5,604     32,169  
  Other, net     29,889     22,582  
Mortgages and notes receivable     568     4,412  
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges     15,481     47,550  
Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures     216,760     91,401  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $56,987 and $19,754 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively     823,328     88,256  
Goodwill     785,556      
Other assets     33,450     17,486  
   
 
 
      Total assets   $ 6,297,133   $ 3,534,899  
   
 
 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' CAPITAL / STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Liabilities:              
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $14,573 and $11,563 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively   $ 433,237   $ 448,910  
Notes payable, net of unamortized premium (discount) of $31,243 and $(5,911) at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively     861,460     1,166,950  
Credit agreements     304,000     191,000  
Capital leases     31,054     27,500  
Due to Centro Property Trust     303,400      
Dividends payable         37,529  
Other liabilities     431,339     150,585  
Tenant security deposits     10,766     10,203  
   
 
 
      Total liabilities     2,375,256     2,032,677  
   
 
 
Minority interest in consolidated partnership and joint ventures     87,488     57,485  
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies          

Members' capital / Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 0 and 25,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively; Series D: 1,500 depositary shares, each representing 1/10 of one share of Series D Cumulative Voting Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred, 0 and 150 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively; Series E: 8,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/10 of one share of 7.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred, 0 and 800 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively         10  
  Common stock, $0.01 par value, 0 and 250,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006; 0 and 103,420 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively         1,034  
Additional paid-in capital         2,009,705  
Members' capital     3,819,243      
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (568 )   (10,850 )
Accumulated distribution in excess of net income     15,714     (555,162 )
   
 
 
      Total members' capital / stockholders' equity     3,834,389     1,444,737  
   
 
 
        Total liabilities and members' capital / stockholders' equity   $ 6,297,133   $ 3,534,899  
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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CENTRO NP LLC (THE "COMPANY")
(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE "PREDECESSOR"))
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
  Company
  Predecessor
 
 
  Period from April 5,
through September 30, 2007

  Period from January 1,
through April 4, 2007

  Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2006

 
Cash flows from operating activities:                    
  Net income (loss)   $ 15,714   $ (10,609 ) $ 106,360  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:                    
    Depreciation and amortization     108,160     25,897     68,257  
    Amortization of net premium/discount on mortgages and notes payable     (4,516 )   (690 )   (1,568 )
    Amortization of deferred debt and loan acquisition costs     493     1,891     1,746  
    Amortization of stock options         17,961     1,905  
    (Gain) loss on swaps     (5,404 )   292     1,570  
    Amortization of asset retirement liabilities     71     15     292  
    Amortization of below market leases     (22,463 )   (847 )   (1,237 )
    Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net         (2,122 )   (14,373 )
    Minority interest in income of partnership     4,046     297     561  
    Impairment of real estate assets             305  
    Equity in income of unconsolidated ventures     (1,608 )   (974 )   (3,769 )
    Distributions of income from unconsolidated ventures     884     2,203     3,577  
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:                    
    Change in restricted cash     (3,680 )   4,673     1,246  
    Change in trade receivables     (8,120 )   (5,171 )   (6,046 )
    Change in deferred rent receivables     (5,819 )   (1,490 )   (1,734 )
    Change in other receivables     928     (7,726 )   1,593  
    Change in other liabilities     (4,035 )   19,582     (6,367 )
    Change in tenant security deposits     1,518     (255 )   (67 )
    Change in sundry assets and liabilities     (23,680 )   10,469     (3,154 )
   
 
 
 
      Net cash provided by operating activities     52,489     53,396     149,097  
   
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:                    
  Payment for purchase of Predecessor     (3,857,641 )        
  Real estate and building improvements     (232,183 )   (53,543 )   (82,121 )
  Acquisition, net of cash and restricted cash received         (27,014 )   (70,717 )
  Proceeds from real estate sales, net     3,246     4,404     48,889  
  Repayments of mortgage notes receivable, net     58     3,787     (1,728 )
  Leasing commissions paid     (2,106 )   (2,730 )   (7,393 )
  Cash from joint venture consolidation (Note 3)         14      
  Capital contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures     (1,074 )   (1,328 )   (6,467 )
  Purchase of intangibles     (530 )        
  Distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures     146,152     1,442     15,526  
   
 
 
 
      Net cash used in investing activities     (3,944,078 )   (74,968 )   (104,011 )
   
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:                    
  Cash paid to redeem partnership units     (8,937 )       (554 )
  Principal payments of mortgages and notes payable     (39,031 )   (10,017 )   (14,976 )
  Proceeds from credit facility borrowing     615,185     85,000     115,000  
  Repayment of credit facility     (430,185 )   (7,000 )   (180,000 )
  Repayment of secured term loan     (150,000 )        
  Proceeds from public debt offering         529     198,000  
  Redemption of convertible notes payable     (375,133 )        
  Loan from Centro Property Trust     303,400          
  Financing fees     (500 )       (4,139 )
  Distributions paid to minority partners     (3,174 )   (2,134 )   (2,931 )
  Dividends paid     (38,957 )   (37,597 )   (113,825 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options         693     7,918  
  Cash paid for repurchase of common stock             (50,000 )
  Repayment of loans receivable for the purchase of common stock             115  
  Distribution to Centro     (193,140 )        
  Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan         1,839     5,777  
  Capital contribution from Centro     4,216,931          
   
 
 
 
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     3,896,459     31,313     (39,615 )
   
 
 
 
      Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     4,870     9,741     5,471  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

17,657

 

 

7,916

 

 

9,202

 
   
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 22,527   $ 17,657   $ 14,673  
   
 
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure, including Non-Cash Activities:                    
  Cash paid for interest   $ 57,844   $ 38,533   $ 85,848  
  Capitalized interest     7,735     4,733     9,233  
  State and local taxes paid     567     145     315  
  Mortgages assumed, net             10,791  
  Book value of assets transferred in connection with joint venture (1)     405,531          
  Partnership units issued in connection with joint venture     6,700          
  Fair value of assets acquired (2)     6,270,330          
  Cash paid for stock (2)     3,857,556          
  Liabilities assumed (2)     2,412,773          

(1)
Recorded in connection with investment in an unconsolidated venture, Centro NP Residual Holding LLC, discussed in Note 8.

(2)
Recorded in connection with the Merger, discussed in Note 1.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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CENTRO NP LLC (THE "COMPANY")
(AS SUCCESSOR TO NEW PLAN EXCEL REALTY TRUST, INC. (THE "PREDECESSOR"))
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1:    Merger and Liquidation

        On February 27, 2007, New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. ("New Plan"), and Excel Realty Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership in which New Plan, through a wholly owned subsidiary, is the general partner, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Centro NP LLC (formerly Super IntermediateCo LLC) ("Centro NP"), Super MergerSub Inc. ("MergerSub"), and Super DownREIT MergerSub LLC ("Super REIT MergerSub" and together with Centro NP and MergerSub, the "Buyer Parties"). The Buyer Parties are affiliates of Centro Properties Group, an Australian publicly traded real estate company ("Centro"). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, MergerSub commenced and completed a tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), of New Plan at a price of $33.15 per share, net to the holders thereof, in cash (the "Offer Price"). The Offer, as supplemented by a subsequent offering period, expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. On April 5, 2007, following the expiration of the initial offering period of the Offer, MergerSub accepted for payment, and purchased, all of the approximately 69,105,909 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 66.7% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, that had been validly tendered in the initial offering period of the Offer. On April 19, 2007, following the expiration of the subsequent offering period of the Offer, MergerSub accepted for payment, and purchased, all of the approximately 22,096,621 shares of Common Stock, which, together with the shares purchased in the initial offering period, represented approximately 88.0% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, that had been validly tendered in the subsequent offering period of the Offer. On April 19, 2007, MergerSub exercised its top-up option pursuant to the Merger Agreement to acquire an additional 52,929,108 shares of Common Stock from New Plan at a purchase price equal to the Offer Price, which number of shares was sufficient to permit MergerSub to effect a short-form merger of MergerSub into New Plan under Maryland law without the vote of, or any action by, the New Plan stockholders. MergerSub used approximately $1.5 billion of borrowings under a term facility (the "Tender Facility") from J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and certain of its affiliates to finance payments related to the Offer. The Tender Facility was outstanding from April 5, 2007 to April 20, 2007, and amounts outstanding thereunder bore interest at a rate per annum equal to the monthly Eurodollar rate determined as set forth in the Tender Facility Agreement. On April 20, 2007, the Tender Facility was repaid in full and terminated in connection with the closing of the Mergers (as defined below).

        On April 20, 2007, New Plan and the Buyer Parties completed the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, MergerSub merged with and into New Plan (the "Merger"), with New Plan surviving the Merger, and in connection therewith, Super DownREIT Acquisition L.P. ("DownREIT Acquisition") merged with and into Excel Realty Partners, L.P. (the "DownREIT Partnership"), with the DownREIT Partnership continuing as the surviving limited partnership (the "DownREIT Merger," and together with the Merger, the "Mergers"). In connection with the Merger, (a) each share of Common Stock (other than shares held by New Plan or any subsidiary of New Plan or by Purchaser) was converted into the right to receive the same $33.15 in cash per share as was paid in the Offer, without interest, and (b) each outstanding option to purchase Common Stock under any employee stock option or incentive plan became fully vested and exercisable (whether or not then vested or subject to any performance condition that has not been satisfied, and regardless of the exercise price thereof or the terms of any other agreement regarding the vesting, delivery or payment thereof) and was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive, for each share of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such option, cash in the amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Offer Price over the exercise price per share of such option. As a result of the Merger, New Plan

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became a wholly owned subsidiary of Centro NP and any stockholder who held shares of Common Stock prior to the Merger ceased to be a stockholder effective as of the Merger.

        Immediately following the Merger, on April 20, 2007, New Plan, as the surviving corporation of the Merger, was liquidated (the "Liquidation"), and in connection with the Liquidation, (a) all of New Plan's assets were transferred to, and all of its liabilities were assumed by, Centro NP, (b) all outstanding shares of preferred stock of New Plan were automatically converted into, and cancelled in exchange for the right to receive, cash liquidating distributions in accordance with their terms, and (c) all shares of common stock of New Plan were cancelled. As a result of the Merger and Liquidation, New Plan filed a Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration on Form 15 pursuant to which it terminated its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), with respect to its Common Stock and 7.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

        In connection with the Mergers, Centro NP, New Plan Realty Trust, LLC (as successor to New Plan Realty Trust, but only with respect to the 1999 Indenture (as defined below)) and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee") entered into supplemental indentures (the "Supplemental Indentures"), each dated as of April 20, 2007, to (i) the Indenture dated as of March 29, 1995 (the "1995 Indenture"), by and between New Plan (as successor to New Plan Realty Trust) and the Trustee (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company, as successor to The First National Bank of Boston), (ii) the Indenture dated as of February 3, 1999 (the "1999 Indenture"), by and among New Plan, New Plan Realty Trust, as guarantor, and the Trustee (as successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company), and (iii) the Indenture dated as of January 30, 2004 (the "2004 Indenture", and collectively with the 1995 Indenture and the 1999 Indenture, the "Indentures"), by and between New Plan and the Trustee. The Supplemental Indentures each provided for the assumption by Centro NP of all of the obligations of New Plan under each of the Indentures, effective upon consummation of the Merger.

        Centro NP, as the successor obligor on New Plan's unsecured senior notes, intends to continue to file with the SEC any annual reports, quarterly reports and other documents that it is required to file with the SEC pursuant to the Indentures governing the unsecured senior notes or pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

        In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS No. 141"), a business combination occurs when an entity acquires net assets that constitute a business or acquires equity interest of one or more other entities and obtains "control" over that entity or entities. "Control" is defined by SFAS No. 141 as "ownership by one company, directly or indirectly, of over fifty percent of the outstanding voting shares of another company." For accounting purposes, SFAS No. 141 further states that the designated acquisition date should be the date that effective control of the acquired entity is transferred to the acquiring entity without restrictions, except those required to protect the shareholders or other owners of the acquired entity. In conjunction with the transactions described above, Centro NP LLC acquired a 66.7% controlling interest in New Plan on April 5, 2007. As such, with respect to the results of operations of Centro NP, April 5, 2007 is used as the acquisition date throughout the remainder of this document. Accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report represent the results of operations and financial condition of New Plan (which is referred to as the Predecessor herein) prior to April 5, 2007, and of Centro NP for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007. Not withstanding the foregoing, New Plan's stock remained outstanding until April 20, 2007, at which point MergerSub, subsequently Centro NP, acquired the remaining outstanding shares of Common Stock. Accordingly, any discussion pertaining to New Plan's common stock, preferred stock or stock-based compensation will reference April 20, 2007.

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        The aggregate purchase price of the Merger has been allocated in accordance with SFAS No. 141 at the date of acquisition, based on the Company's evaluation of information and estimates available at such date. Accordingly, all assets were recorded at their fair values at the time of acquisition. As final information regarding the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is received and estimates are refined, appropriate adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation. The allocations will be finalized no later than 12 months from the date of acquisition. As of September 30, 2007, the total aggregate purchase price had been allocated as follows:

ASSETS      
Net real estate   $ 4,528,697
Cash and cash equivalents     96,964
Restricted cash     18,988
Marketable securities     6,230
Receivables:      
  Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts     34,593
  Other, net     30,818
Mortgages and notes receivable     626
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges     16,028
Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures     186,476
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization     861,963
Goodwill     785,556
Other assets     19,379
   
      Total assets   $ 6,586,318
   

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' CAPITAL

 

 

 
Liabilities:      
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium   $ 444,649
Notes payable, net of unamortized premium     1,266,814
Credit agreements     305,412
Capital leases     31,331
Due to Centro Property Trust     303,400
Other liabilities     551,032
Tenant security deposits     9,948
   
      Total liabilities     2,912,586
   
Minority interest in consolidated partnership and joint ventures     88,673
   
Commitments and contingencies    

Members' capital:

 

 

 
Members' capital     3,585,059
   
      Total members' capital     3,585,059
   
        Total liabilities and members' capital   $ 6,586,318
   

Note 2:    Description of Business

        Centro NP LLC (together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, the "Company") was formed in February 2007 in connection with the Offer and the Mergers, and to succeed the operations of New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. (together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, "New Plan" or the "Predecessor"). Prior to the consummation of the Offer and the Mergers, the Company engaged in no activities other than those

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incident to its formation and the execution of the Merger Agreement. The principal business of the Company is the ownership and management of community and neighborhood shopping centers throughout the United States. Prior to the consummation of the Mergers and the Liquidation (described in Note 1, "Merger and Liquidation") the Predecessor was operated as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"). As a result of the Merger and Liquidation, the Company is no longer operating as a REIT. On May 3, 2007, the Company's name was changed from Super IntermediateCo LLC to Centro NP LLC.

Note 3:    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

        All references to "we," "us," "our," "ours," "Centro NP" or the "Company" in these notes refer to Centro NP LLC and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, unless the context indicates otherwise. All references to the "Predecessor" or "New Plan" in these notes refer to New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities, as it existed prior to April 5, 2007, unless the context indicates otherwise.

        The consolidated financial statements covered in this report represent the results of operations and financial condition of the Predecessor prior to April 5, 2007, and of the Company for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007. The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Predecessor include accounts of their wholly-owned subsidiaries and all partnerships in which they have a controlling interest. The portion of these entities not owned by the Company or the Predecessor is presented as minority interest as of and during the periods presented. All inter-entity transactions have been eliminated.

        When the Company obtains an economic interest in an entity, the Company evaluates the entity to determine (i) if the entity is a variable interest entity ("VIE"), (ii) if the Company is the primary beneficiary, in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities ("FIN 46") and (iii) whether the Company has a controlling interest in the entity, in accordance with the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights ("EITF 04-5"). The Company consolidates (i) entities that are VIEs that the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of in accordance with FIN 46 and (ii) entities that are non-VIEs which the Company controls in accordance with EITF 04-5. Entities that the Company accounts for under the equity method (i.e., at cost, increased or decreased by the Company's share of earnings or losses, less distributions) include (i) entities that are VIEs that the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of and (ii) entities that are non-VIEs which the Company does not control, but over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence. The Company will reconsider its determination of whether an entity is a VIE and who qualifies as the primary beneficiary if certain events occur that are likely to cause a change in the original determinations.

        The consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Predecessor have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the SEC and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules. The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The consolidated statements of income and comprehensive

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income for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Predecessor's latest annual report on Form 10-K.

        As of September 30, 2007, the Company did not have any outstanding shares of common stock, and all issued and potentially issuable shares of the Predecessor's common stock had been cancelled. For periods prior to April 5, 2007, the Predecessor presented both basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share ("SFAS No. 128"). Earnings per common share ("basic EPS") was computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Earnings per share of common stock assuming dilution ("diluted EPS") was computed by giving effect to all dilutive potential shares of common stock that were outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential shares of common stock consisted of the incremental shares of common stock issuable upon (a) the conversion of (i) limited partnership units of the DownREIT Partnership, (ii) convertible senior notes, (iii) restricted stock grants and (iv) contingent compensation awards and (b) the exercise of in-the-money stock options.

        Cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at acquisition. Items classified as cash equivalents include insured bank certificates of deposit and commercial paper. At times, cash balances at a limited number of banks may exceed insurable amounts. The Company believes it mitigates this risk by investing in or through major financial institutions.

        Restricted cash consists primarily of cash held in escrow accounts for deferred maintenance, capital improvements, environmental expenditures, taxes, insurance, operating expenses and debt service as required by certain loan agreements. Substantially all restricted cash is invested in money market mutual funds and carried at market value.

        Accounts receivable is stated net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $21.6 million and $19.4 million as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The Company makes, and the Predecessor made, estimates of the uncollectability of its accounts receivable related to base rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. The Company analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

        Land, buildings and building and tenant improvements are recorded at cost and stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major replacements and betterments, which improve or extend the life of the asset, are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives, and ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Land, buildings and building and tenant improvements that are under redevelopment, or are being developed, are carried at cost and no depreciation is recorded on these assets. Additionally, amounts essential to the development of the property, such as pre-construction costs, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries

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and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development are capitalized. The Company ceases capitalization when the property is available for occupancy upon substantial completion of tenant improvements, but in any event no later than one year from the completion of major construction activity.

        Properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Buildings   35 to 40 years
Building Improvements   5 to 40 years
Tenant Improvements   The shorter of the term of the related lease or useful life

        In connection with the Company's acquisition of properties, purchase costs are allocated to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values. The value of the tangible assets, consisting of land, buildings and building and tenant improvements, are determined as if vacant (i.e., at replacement cost). Intangible assets, including the above-market value of leases and the value of in-place leases, are recorded at their relative fair values. The below-market value of leases is recorded in Other liabilities.

        Above-market and below-market lease values for owned properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate reflecting the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases negotiated and in-place at the time of acquisition and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for the property or equivalent property, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market or below-market lease value is amortized as a reduction of, or increase to, rental income over the remaining non-cancelable term of each lease, plus any renewal periods with fixed rental terms that are considered to be below-market.

        The total amount of other intangible assets allocated to in-place lease values is based on management's evaluation of the specific characteristics of each lease and the Company's overall relationship with each tenant. Factors considered in the allocation of these values include, but are not limited to, the nature of the existing relationship with the tenant, the tenant's credit quality, the expectation of lease renewals, the estimated carrying costs of the property during a hypothetical expected lease-up period, current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. Management will also consider information obtained about a property in connection with its pre-acquisition due diligence. Estimated carrying costs include real estate taxes, insurance, other property operating costs and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the hypothetical expected lease-up periods, based on management's assessment of specific market conditions. Management will estimate costs required to execute leases including commissions and legal costs to the extent that such costs are not already incurred with a new lease that has been negotiated in connection with the purchase of a property. Independent appraisals and/or management's estimates will be used to determine these values.

        The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining initial term of each lease. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial terms of the leases; however, no amortization period for intangible assets will exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building.

        In the event that a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of each intangible, including market rate adjustments, lease origination costs, in-place values and tenant relationship values, will be charged as an expense.

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        On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of its real estate properties may be impaired. A property's value is impaired only if management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value of the property. Such estimate of cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property, and reflected as an adjustment to the basis of the property.

        When assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Company discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets. If, in management's opinion, the net sales price of the assets that have been identified for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, a valuation allowance is established. For investments accounted for under the equity method, a loss is recognized if the loss in value of the investment is other than temporary.

        Costs incurred in obtaining tenant leases (including internal leasing costs) are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases and included in depreciation and amortization. Unamortized deferred leasing costs are charged to amortization expense upon early termination of the lease. Costs incurred in obtaining long-term financing are amortized and charged to interest expense using the straight-line method over the terms of the related debt agreements, which approximates the effective interest method.

        The Company capitalizes internal leasing costs in accordance with SFAS No. 91, Nonrefundable Fees & Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases. Please refer to the following table for additional information regarding the capitalization of internal leasing costs (dollars in thousands).

Balance at April 5, 2007   $  

Costs capitalized

 

 

3,223

 
Amortization / write-offs     (164 )
   
 
Balance at September 30, 2007   $ 3,059  
   
 

        As of December 31, 2006, the balance of capitalized internal leasing costs was approximately $16.0 million.

        The Company has direct equity investments in several joint venture projects. The Company accounts for these investments in unconsolidated ventures using the equity method of accounting, as the Company exercises significant influence over, but does not control, and is not the primary beneficiary of, these entities. These investments are initially recorded at cost, as "Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures", and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Intercompany fees and gains on property transactions are eliminated to the extent of the Company's ownership interest.

        To the extent that the Company contributes assets to a joint venture project, the difference between the Company's cost basis in the assets and the basis reflected at the joint venture level is amortized over the life of the related asset and included in the Company's share of equity in income of unconsolidated ventures.

        The Company's intangible assets, other than those acquired in business combinations, include property management rights, an asset management fee stream and the Company's domain name. These assets were initially measured based on their fair values and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 10 to 40 years. These assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization.

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        The Company accounts for its goodwill in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ("SFAS No. 142"). SFAS No. 142 modifies the previous accounting treatment of goodwill, eliminating the amortization of goodwill and requiring that goodwill be tested on an annual basis for possible impairment. The Company does not believe that any impairment of its goodwill existed as of September 30, 2007.

        The Company accounts for derivative and hedging activities in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS No. 133") and SFAS No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities. These accounting standards require the Company to measure derivatives, including certain derivatives embedded in other contracts, at fair value and to recognize them in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as assets or liabilities, depending on the Company's rights or obligations under the applicable derivative contract. For periods subsequent to April 4, 2007, the Company does not qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133. Accordingly, for all derivative instruments the changes in fair value of both the derivative instrument and the hedged item are recorded in earnings. Prior to April 5, 2007, the Predecessor elected to use hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133. Under that pronouncement, changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as fair value hedges were recorded in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portions of changes in fair value of the derivative were reported in other comprehensive income ("OCI") and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affected earnings. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments were not designated as hedging instruments, and ineffective portions of hedges, were recognized in earnings in the current period.

        The Company accounts for its conditional asset retirement obligations in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations ("FIN 47"). A conditional asset retirement obligation refers to a legal obligation (pursuant to existing law or contract) to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditioned upon the occurrence of a future event that may or may not be within the control of the Company. The Company's conditional asset retirement obligations arise primarily from legal requirements to decontaminate buildings at the time the buildings are sold or otherwise disposed of. In accordance with FIN 47, the Company has reasonably estimated the fair value of its conditional asset retirement obligations and has recognized a liability for conditional asset retirement obligations of approximately $2.4 million as of September 30, 2007. As of December 31, 2006, the Predecessor had recognized a liability for conditional asset retirement obligations of approximately $1.0 million.

        The Company has a self-insured health plan for all of its employees. In order to limit its exposure, the Company has purchased stop-loss insurance, which will reimburse the Company for individual claims in excess of $0.1 million annually, or aggregate claims in excess of $1.0 million annually. Self-insurance losses are accrued based on the Company's estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims incurred using certain actuarial assumptions adhered to in the insurance industry. The liability for self-insured losses is included in accrued expenses and was approximately $1.0 million and $0.8 million at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

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        The Company has one wholly-owned captive insurance company, ERT CIC, LLC ("ERT CIC"), which underwrites the first layer of general liability insurance programs for the Company's wholly-owned, majority-owned and joint venture properties (excluding properties owned by CA New Plan Acquisition Fund, LLC, CA New Plan Direct Investment Fund, LLC and CA New Plan Venture Fund, LLC, which are covered under a separate policy). The Company carries general liability insurance on its properties in amounts that it believes (i) adequately insures all of its properties and (ii) are in line with coverage obtained by owners of similar properties. The Company has purchased stop loss insurance, which will reimburse the Company for individual claims in excess of $0.3 million annually, or aggregate claims in excess of $3.7 million annually. If the Company experiences a loss and ERT CIC is required to pay under its insurance policy, the Company would ultimately record a loss to the extent of such required payment. Because the Company owns ERT CIC, the Company is responsible for ERT CIC's liquidity and capital resources, and the accounts of ERT CIC are part of the Company's and the Predecessor's consolidated financial statements.

        Rental revenue is recognized on the straight-line basis, which averages minimum rents over the terms of the leases. The cumulative difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and contractual lease payment terms is recorded as "deferred rent receivable" on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain leases provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the lessee. These percentage rents are recorded once the required sales levels are achieved. The leases also typically provide for tenant reimbursement of common area maintenance and other operating expenses. Rental revenue also includes lease termination fees. The Company recognized approximately $2.1 million of lease termination fees for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and $2.6 million of lease termination fees for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007. The Predecessor recognized approximately $2.1 million of lease termination fees for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007. Additionally, the Predecessor recognized approximately $0.5 million and $6.4 million of lease termination fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively.

        Income from discontinued operations is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets ("SFAS No. 144"). SFAS No. 144 requires, among other things, that the primary assets and liabilities and the results of operations of the Company's real property that has been sold, or otherwise qualifies as "held for sale" (as defined by SFAS No. 144), be classified as discontinued operations and segregated in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets. Properties classified as real estate held for sale generally represent properties that are under contract for sale and are expected to close within the next twelve months.

        The Predecessor elected to be treated as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Predecessor was required to, among other things, distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders and meet certain tests regarding the nature of its income and assets. As a REIT, the Predecessor was not subject to federal income tax with respect to the portion of its income that met certain criteria and was distributed annually to the stockholders. Subsequent to the Merger and the Liquidation, the Company is organized as a limited liability company and is not subject to federal

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income tax. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

        The Company is, and the Predecessor was, subject to certain state and local taxes. Provision for such taxes has been included in general and administrative expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

        The Predecessor elected to treat certain of its subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS"). In general, the TRSs of the Predecessor performed additional services for tenants of the Predecessor and generally engaged in any real estate or non-real estate related business (except for the operation or management of health care facilities or lodging facilities or the provision to any person, under a franchise, license or otherwise, of rights to any brand name under which any lodging facility or health care facility is operated). The TRS was subject to corporate federal income tax. As a result of the Merger, and the fact that the Company is no longer operating as a REIT, the Predecessor's TRSs are now operating as corporations. At September 30, 2007, one of these corporations had a tax net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward of approximately $28.3 million, expiring from 2015 to 2020. In addition, the corporations had other net tax assets, most significantly relating to an asset impairment recognized in fiscal 2003, for financial accounting purposes that will not be recognized for tax purposes until the property is sold. The Company has ascribed a full valuation allowance to these net deferred tax assets.

        In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("FIN 48"). FIN 48 (i) clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in companies' financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, (ii) prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and (iii) provides guidance on derecognition of recognized tax benefits, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company has evaluated the impact of the adoption of FIN 48 on its consolidated financial statements and has concluded that as of September 30, 2007 it did not have any material uncertain tax positions.

        The principal business of the Company is the ownership and management of community and neighborhood shopping centers. The Company does not distinguish or group its operations on a geographical basis for purposes of measuring performance. Accordingly, the Company believes it has a single reportable segment for disclosure purposes in accordance with GAAP. Further, all of the Company's operations and assets are within the United States.

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to impairments of real estate, recovery of mortgage notes and trade accounts receivable and depreciable lives.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("SFAS No. 159"). SFAS No. 159 allows entities to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Prior to the issuance of this new guidance, related assts and liabilities had

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been measured differently, resulting in artificial earnings volatility and the undue complexity of applying other accounting guidance. SFAS No. 159 aims to alleviate those types of reporting issues in addition to enhancing comparisons between entities and expanding disclosures of interest to financial statement users. SFAS No. 159 also serves to advance convergence of FASB guidance with that of the International Accounting Standards Board, which has previously adopted a fair value option. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007, but early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its financial position and results of operations however, the adoption of SFAS No. 159 is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

Note 4:    Pro Forma Financials

        The following table summarizes, on an unaudited pro forma basis, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 as though the Merger and Liquidation had occurred on January 1, 2007 and 2006, respectively (dollars in thousands):

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
 
  (Unaudited)

  (Unaudited)

 
Pro forma rental revenues   $   $ 125,473   $ 410,139   $ 375,310  
Pro forma operating expenses         (121,746 )   (305,697 )   (282,124 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income before real estate sales, minority interest and other income and expenses         3,727     104,442     93,186  
Pro forma other expenses, net         (22,695 )   (69,880 )   (67,500 )
   
 
 
 
 
Pro forma (loss) income from continuing operations         (18,968 )   34,562     25,686  
Pro forma income from discontinued operations         993     560     4,562  
   
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net (loss) income   $   $ (17,975 ) $ 35,122   $ 30,248  
   
 
 
 
 

Note 5:    Acquisitions and Dispositions

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company and the Predecessor, as applicable, acquired one shopping center, the remaining 75% interest in a shopping center in which the Company owned the other 25% interest, a building on an outparcel located immediately adjacent to an

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existing shopping center owned by the Company and two land parcels. Please refer to the following table for additional details (dollars in millions).

 
   
   
   
   
   
  Purchase Price Components
Property Name

  Location
  Property
Type

  Acquisition
Date

  Gross
Leasable
Area(1)

  Purchase
Price

  DownREIT
Partnership
Units

  Assumed
Debt

  Cash
Predecessor:                                        
Land at the Rising Sun Towne Centre   Rising Sun, MD   Land   01/05/07   2.8 Acres   $ 2.0           $ 2.0
Stewart Plaza   Garden City, NY   Shopping Center   01/24/07   193,622   $ 32.7   $ 6.3       $ 26.4
                   
 
 
 
  Predecessor Total                   $ 34.7   $ 6.3       $ 28.4
                   
 
 
 

Company:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Land at Wynnewood Village   Dallas, TX   Land   06/06/07   1.8 Acres   $ 0.4           $ 0.4
The Centre at Preston Ridge (2)   Frisco, TX   Shopping Center   08/03/07   734,258   $ 147.5           $ 147.5
Land at Victory Square   Savannah, GA   Building   08/09/07   0.9 Acres   $ 0.6           $ 0.6
                   
 
 
 
  Company Total                   $ 148.5   $   $   $ 148.5
                   
 
 
 

(1)
Amounts in square feet, unless otherwise noted.
(2)
Property acquired from BPR Shopping Center, L.P., a joint venture in which the Company had a 25% interest. The purchase price represents the amount paid for the remaining 75% interest in the joint venture. The Company now owns 100% of the partnership interest in BPR Shopping Center, L.P.

        During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Predecessor acquired eight shopping centers (including two buildings immediately adjacent to properties owned by the Predecessor and the remaining 90% interests in two shopping centers in which the Predecessor owned the other 10% interests), six land parcels, and a leasehold interest in a new development project. Please refer to the following table for additional details (dollars in millions, except footnotes).

 
   
   
   
   
   
  Purchase Price Components
Property Name

  Location
  Property
Type

  Acquisition
Date

  Gross
Leasable
Area(1)

  Purchase
Price

  DownREIT
Partnership
Units

  Assumed
Debt

  Cash
Building at Tarpon Mall   Tarpon Springs, FL   Shopping Center   01/27/06   6,580   $ 2.3           $ 2.3
Building at Hazel Path   Hendersonville, TN   Shopping Center   02/21/06   94,977   $ 4.8           $ 4.8
Shoppes at Hickory Hollow   Antioch, TN   Shopping Center   09/21/06   144,469   $ 15.5       $ 10.8   $ 4.7
The Quentin Collection   Kildeer, IL   Shopping Center   09/22/06   171,179   $ 38.2           $ 38.2
the Shoppes at Cinnaminson   Cinnaminson, NJ   Land   09/29/06   40 acres   $ 10.7           $ 10.7
Land at Brentwood Plaza   Cincinnati, OH   Land   10/19/06   1.2 acres   $ 0.7           $ 0.7
Ventura Downs (2) (3)   Kissimmee, FL   Shopping Center   11/01/06   98,191   $ 42.7       $ 15.6   $ 27.1
Odessa-Winwood Town Center (2) (4)   Odessa, TX   Shopping Center   11/01/06   343,603                
A&P Fresh Market   Clark, NJ   Leasehold Interest   11/10/06                  
Land at Culpepper Plaza   College Station, TX   Land   11/16/06   0.6 acres   $ 0.2           $ 0.2
Fox Run Mall   Glastonbury, CT   Shopping Center   12/01/06   97,086   $ 17.5   $ 4.8       $ 12.7
Land at Rising Sun Towne Center   Rising Sun, MD   Land   12/05/06   5.3 acres   $ 0.7           $ 0.7
Land at Victory Square   Savannah, GA   Land   12/12/06   9.8 acres   $ 0.6           $ 0.6
Memphis Commons   Memphis, TN   Shopping Center   12/21/06   336,638   $ 42.0       $ 17.2   $ 24.8
Land at Wabash Crossing (5)   Wabash, IN   Land   12/22/06   26.5 acres   $ 2.6           $ 2.6
                   
 
 
 
    Total               $ 178.5   $ 4.8   $ 43.6   $ 130.1
                   
 
 
 

(1)
Amounts in square feet, unless otherwise noted. Gross leasable area is unaudited.
(2)
Property acquired as a component of a multi-property transaction. Purchase price and cash listed for Ventura Downs represent the combined amounts for the acquisition of Ventura Downs and Odessa-Winwood Town Center.
(3)
Property acquired from CA New Plan Venture Fund, LLC, a joint venture in which the Company has a 10% interest.
(4)
Property acquired from CA New Plan Venture Direct Investment Fund, LLC, a joint venture in which the Company has a 10% interest.
(5)
Approximately 23.1 acres of the land was simultaneously sold to Wal-Mart Stores for approximately $2.3 million.

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        Additionally, on June 20, 2006, NewSem Tyrone Gardens LLC, a joint venture with The Sembler Company in which the Company holds a 90% interest, acquired Tyrone Gardens, a 209,337 square foot shopping center located in St. Petersburg, Florida, for approximately $19.0 million, including approximately $9.0 million of assumed mortgage indebtedness. In accordance with the provisions of EITF 04-5, this property is included as a consolidated entity in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

        During the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007, the Predecessor sold two land parcels for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4.5 million. During the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007, the Company sold one property and five land parcels for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4.0 million. In connection with the sale of these properties, and in accordance with SFAS No. 144 (Note 3), the Company and the Predecessor, as applicable, recorded the results of operations and the related gain on sale as income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 7).

        During 2006, the Predecessor sold 29 properties and six land parcels for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $124.0 million. In connection with the sale of these properties, and in accordance with SFAS No. 144 (Note 3), the Company recorded the results of operations and the related gain on sale as income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 7).

Note 6:    Real Estate Held for Sale and Impaired Real Estate

        As of September 30, 2007, three land parcels, located in three states, were classified as "Real estate held for sale." Such parcels had an aggregate book value of approximately $1.0 million as of September 30, 2007.

        As of December 31, 2006, three retail properties and three land parcels were classified as "Real estate held for sale." These properties are located in four states and have an aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 0.2 million square feet. Such properties had an aggregate book value of approximately $28.6 million, net of accumulated depreciation of approximately $0.7 million as of December 31, 2006. In accordance with SFAS No. 144 (Note 3), the Company has recorded the results of operations and the related impairment of any operating properties, excluding land parcels, classified as held for sale as income from discontinued operations (Note 7).

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Note 7:    Income from Discontinued Operations

        The following is a summary of income from discontinued operations for the periods presented below (dollars in thousands):

 
  The Company
  The Predecessor
 
 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007

  Period from
April 5, through
September 30,
2007

  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

  Period from
January 1,
through April 4,
2007

  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

 
Total revenue   $ 279   $ 337   $ 3,360   $ (88 ) $ 11,159  

Operating costs

 

 

(16

)

 

(43

)

 

(641

)

 

(45

)

 

(2,226

)
Real estate taxes     39     9     (396 )   (23 )   (1,548 )
Depreciation and amortization             (690 )   (2 )   (2,381 )
Provision for doubtful accounts     (269 )   (255 )   (640 )   670     (442 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total operating costs     (246 )   (289 )   (2,367 )   600     (6,597 )

Income from discontinued operations before impairment and gain on sale

 

 

33

 

 

48

 

 

993

 

 

512

 

 

4,562

 

Gain on sale of other discontinued operations

 

 


 

 


 

 

4,234

 

 

2,464

 

 

14,374

 

Impairment of real estate held for sale and other discontinued operations

 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

(304

)
   
 
 
 
 
 
Income from discontinued operations   $ 33   $ 48   $ 5,227   $ 2,976   $ 18,632  
   
 
 
 
 
 

Note 8:    Investments in/Advances to Unconsolidated Ventures

        The following table summarizes the Company's and the Predecessor's investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively (dollars in

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thousands). The Company accounts, and the Predecessor accounted, for these investments using the equity method.

 
   
   
   
   
  Company
  Predecessor
 
   
   
   
   
  Investments in/Advances to
Unconsolidated Ventures

 
  City
  State
  JV Partner
  Percent
Ownership

  September 30,
2007

  December 31,
2006

Arapahoe Crossings, L.P. (1)   Aurora   CO   Foreign Investor   30%   $ 14,266   $ 6,477

BPR Land Partnership, L.P. (2)

 

Frisco

 

TX

 

George Allen/Milton Schaffer

 

50%

 

$

8,676

 

$

1,039

BPR Shopping Center, L.P. (3)

 

Frisco

 

TX

 

Foreign Investor/George Allen/Milton Schaffer

 

25%

 

$


 

$

2,808

BPR South, L.P. (2)

 

Frisco

 

TX

 

George Allen/Milton Schaffer

 

50%

 

$

2,692

 

$

871

CA New Plan Acquisition Fund, LLC (4)

 

Various

 

Various

 

Major U.S. Pension Fund

 

10%

 

$

4,507

 

$

2,408

CA New Plan Venture Direct Investment Fund, LLC

 

Various

 

Various

 

Major U.S. Pension Fund

 

10%

 

$

3,453

 

$

744

CA New Plan Venture Fund, LLC (5)

 

Various

 

Various

 

Major U.S. Pension Fund

 

10%

 

$

20,184

 

$

3,258

Centro NP Residual Holding LLC

 

Various

 

Various

 

Super LLC

 

49%

 

$

51,612

 

$


Galileo America LLC

 

Various

 

Various

 

Galileo Shopping America Trust

 

5%

 

$

49,829

 

$

34,843

NP/I&G Institutional Retail Company, LLC (6)

 

Various

 

Various

 

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.

 

20%

 

$

38,117

 

$

29,174

NP/I&G Institutional Retail Company II, LLC (7) (8)

 

Various

 

Various

 

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.

 

20%

 

$

14,724

 

$

1,808

NPK Redevelopment I, LLC (9)

 

Various

 

Various

 

Kmart Corporation (Sears Holding Corp.)

 

20%

 

$

4,657

 

$

3,557

NP/SSP Baybrook, LLC (7)

 

Webster

 

TX

 

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.

 

20%

 

$

2,776

 

$

2,892

Westgate Mall, LLC (10)

 

Fairview Park

 

OH

 

Transwestern Investment Company/ The Richard E. Jacobs Group

 

10%

 

$

1,267

 

$

1,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



Investments in/Advances to Unconsolidated Ventures

 

$

216,760

 

$

91,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



In connection with the Merger, the Company's investments in unconsolidated ventures were recorded at fair value.

(1)
The Company receives increased participation after a 10% return.
(2)
The Company receives a 10% return on its investment.
(3)
On August 3, 2007, the Company acquired the 75% partnership interest in BPR Shopping Center, L.P. that it did not previously own for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $75.7 million. In connection with the transaction, the mortgage on the property was defeased for a total cost to the Company of $71.8 million. As of September 30, 2007, the Company owned 100% of the partnership interest in BPR Shopping Center, L.P. The purchase price was funded by an equity contribution from Super LLC.
(4)
The Company receives increasing participation after a 10% IRR.
(5)
The Company receives increasing participation after a 12% IRR.
(6)
The Company receives increased participation after a 12% IRR.
(7)
The Company receives increased participation after a 10% IRR.
(8)
The joint venture did not own any properties as of December 31, 2006.

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(9)
The Company has committed to contribute a total of $6.0 million to this joint venture. Percent ownership represents the Company's ownership interest in the joint venture subsequent to such contribution. The Company receives increasing participation after a 10% return.
(10)
The Company receives increasing participation after a 13% IRR.

        Combined summary unaudited financial information for the Company's and the Predecessor's, as applicable, investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets

  September 30, 2007
  December 31, 2006
 
 
  (Company)

  (Predecessor)

 
Assets:              
Real estate assets   $ 3,562,456   $ 3,030,086  
Accumulated depreciation     (220,769 )   (156,235 )
   
 
 
  Net real estate     3,341,687     2,873,851  
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful account     32,968     27,536  
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization     274,593     206,717  
   
 
 
  Total Assets   $ 3,649,248   $ 3,108,104  
   
 
 
Liabilities:              
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized premium   $ 1,966,166   $ 1,930,025  
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount     300,000      
Amounts payable to Centro NP/New Plan     880     6,314  
Other liabilities     174,911     129,672  
   
 
 
  Total liabilities     2,441,957     2,066,011  
Total partners' capital     1,207,291     1,042,093  
   
 
 
  Total liabilities and partners' capital   $ 3,649,248   $ 3,108,104  
   
 
 
Investments in/advances to unconsolidated ventures   $ 216,760   $ 91,401  
   
 
 
 
  Company
  Predecessor
 
 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007

  Period from
April 5, through
September 30,
2007

  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

  Period from
January 1,
through
April 4, 2007

  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

 
Condensed Combined Statements of Income                                
Rental revenues   $ 93,417   $ 278,622   $ 82,028   $ 96,184   $ 242,945  
Operating expenses     (27,701 )   (82,059 )   (22,384 )   (27,785 )   (70,003 )
Interest expense     (35,439 )   (90,935 )   (26,404 )   (28,821 )   (75,941 )
Depreciation and amortization     (28,520 )   (83,567 )   (27,698 )   (28,588 )   (79,606 )
Other income, net     80     23     100     125     281  
(Loss) gain on sale of real estate     (898 )   (898 )           1,548  
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations         2,352     (2 )   1,221     (2 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income   $ 939   $ 23,538   $ 5,640   $ 12,336   $ 19,222  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Company's/Predecessor's share of net (loss) income   $ (27 ) $ 1,608   $ 1,103   $ 974   $ 3,769  
   
 
 
 
 
 

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        The following is a brief summary of the unconsolidated joint venture obligations of the Company as of September 30, 2007.

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Note 9:    Intangible Assets and Goodwill

        Intangible assets are comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  September 30,
2007

  December 31,
2006

  Amortization
Period

 
  (Company)

  (Predecessor)

   
In-place lease value, legal fees and leasing commissions, net (Note 3)   $ 560,955   $ 44,860   Life of lease
Above market leases acquired, net (Note 3)     30,782     4,877   Life of lease
Other intangibles, net (1)     615       20 years
Value of asset management fee stream, net (Note 3)     63,906     17,845   40 years
Value of property management rights, net (Note 3)     167,070     20,674   20 years
   
 
   
Total   $ 823,328   $ 88,256    
   
 
   

(1)
Other intangibles consist of amounts paid to acquire the Company's domain name.

        Aggregate amortization expense on these assets was as follows and included the write-offs detailed below (dollars in thousands):

 
  Company
  Predecessor
 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007

  Period from
April 5, through
September 30,
2007

  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

  Period from
January 1
through April 4,
2007

  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

Amortization Expense   $ 32,083   $ 64,083   $ 2,100   $ 3,010   $ 7,000
Write-offs             23     78     700

        The estimated amortization expense on these assets during the next five fiscal years is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Year

   
2007 (remaining three months)   $ 31,377
2008     121,213
2009     115,000
2010     103,986
2011     96,650

        As of September 30, 2007, the Company had also recorded approximately $785.6 million of goodwill in connection with the Merger.

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Note 10:    Debt Obligations

        As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Company and the Predecessor, respectively, had the following debt obligations under various arrangements with financial institutions (dollars in thousands, except footnotes):

 
   
  Carrying Value as of
   
   
 
  Maximum
Amount
Available

  September 30,
2007

  December 31,
2006

  Stated
Interest
Rates

  Scheduled
Maturity
Date

 
   
  (Company)

  (Predecessor)

   
   
CREDIT AGREEMENTS                          
July 2007 Revolving Facility (1)   $ 350,000   $ 304,000   $   LIBOR + 85 bp (2) (3)   December 2007
Amended Revolving Facility (1)             41,000    
Amended Secured Term Loan (1)             150,000    
   
 
 
       
  Total Credit Agreements   $ 350,000   $ 304,000   $ 191,000        
   
 
 
       
MORTGAGES PAYABLE                          
Fixed Rate Mortgages         $ 409,790   $ 428,045   5.740% - 9.25%   2007-2021
Variable Rate Mortgages           8,874     9,302   Variable (4)   2009-2011
         
 
       
  Total Mortgages         $ 418,664   $ 437,347        
Net unamortized premium           14,573     11,563        
         
 
       
  Total Mortgages, net         $ 433,237   $ 448,910        
         
 
       
NOTES PAYABLE                          
7.35% unsecured notes (5)         $   $ 30,000   7.350%  
7.40% unsecured notes           150,000     150,000   7.400%   September 2009
3.75% unsecured notes (6)           217     115,000   3.750%   June 2010
4.50% unsecured notes (7)           150,000     150,000   4.500%   February 2011
3.70% unsecured notes (8)               200,000   3.700%  
5.13% unsecured notes           125,000     125,000   5.125%   September 2012
5.50% unsecured notes           50,000     50,000   5.500%   November 2013
5.30% unsecured notes           100,000     100,000   5.300%   January 2015
5.25% unsecured notes           125,000     125,000   5.250%   September 2015
7.97% unsecured notes           10,000     10,000   7.970%   August 2026
7.65% unsecured notes           25,000     25,000   7.650%   November 2026
7.68% unsecured notes           10,000     10,000   7.680%   November 2026
7.68% unsecured notes           10,000     10,000   7.680%   November 2026
6.90% unsecured notes           25,000     25,000   6.900%   February 2028
6.90% unsecured notes           25,000     25,000   6.900%   February 2028
7.50% unsecured notes           25,000     25,000   7.500%   July 2029
         
 
       
  Total Notes           830,217     1,175,000        
Net unamortized premium (discount)           31,243     (5,911 )      
Impact of pay-floating swap agreements               (2,139 )      
         
 
       
  Total Notes, net         $ 861,460   $ 1,166,950        
         
 
       
CAPITAL LEASES         $ 31,054   $ 27,500   7.500%   June 2031
         
 
       
TOTAL DEBT         $ 1,629,751   $ 1,834,360        
         
 
       

(1)
On April 20, 2007, simultaneously with the completion of the Mergers, the Predecessor's Amended Revolving Facility (as defined below) was prepaid in full and terminated. Simultaneously with the prepayment and termination of the Amended Revolving Facility, the Company entered into a new revolving credit facility (the "April 2007 Revolving Facility") with Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto, which effectively replaced the Amended Revolving Facility. Concurrently with the establishment of the April 2007 Revolving Facility, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the April 2007 Revolving Facility and caused the Amended Secured Term Loan (as defined below) to be prepaid in full and terminated. On July 31, 2007, the Company prepaid in full and terminated the April 2007 Revolving Facility. Simultaneously with the prepayment and termination of the April 2007 Revolving Facility, the Company entered into a new $350.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "July 2007 Revolving Facility") with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.

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(2)
The Company incurs interest using the 30-day LIBOR rate which was 5.12% as of September 30, 2007. The interest rate on this facility adjusts based on the Company's credit rating.
(3)
The Company also incurs an annual facility fee of 22.5 basis points on this facility.
(4)
As determined by the applicable loan agreement, the Company incurs interest on these obligations using either the 30-day LIBOR rate, which was 5.12% as of September 30, 2007, plus 125 basis points, or the Moody's A Corporate Bond Index, which was 5.76% as of September 30, 2007, plus spreads ranging from 12.5 to 37.5 basis points.
(5)
On June 15, 2007, the Company repaid the $30.0 million outstanding under its 7.35% unsecured notes payable with funding from Centro.
(6)
Represents convertible senior notes. At certain dates, and upon the occurrence of certain events, the notes are convertible into cash up to their principal amount and, with respect to the remainder, if any, of the conversion value in excess of such principal amount, cash or shares of the Company's common stock. The initial conversion price was $25.00 per share. On or after June 9, 2008, the Company may redeem all or a portion of the notes at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued interest. In addition, on June 1, 2010, June 1, 2012, and June 1, 2018, or upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes prior to June 1, 2010, note holders have the right to require the Company to purchase all or any portion of the notes, at a purchase price equal to the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the notes. Although the stated maturity date of the notes is June 1, 2023, the scheduled maturity date listed above represents the first date that note holders have the right, not contingent on other provisions, to require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the notes. As discussed further below, these notes became convertible on April 1, 2007, and are currently convertible through July 2, 2007. As of September 30, 2007, approximately $114.8 million of the $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes had been converted into cash by holders thereof.
(7)
The Company has entered into reverse interest rate swap agreements that effectively converted the interest rate on $65.0 million of the notes from a fixed rate to a blended floating rate of 30 basis points over the six-month LIBOR rate.
(8)
Represents convertible senior notes issued in a private offering completed on September 19, 2006 (as further discussed below). At certain dates, and upon the occurrence of certain events, the notes were convertible into cash up to their principal amount and, with respect to the remainder, if any, of the conversion value in excess of such principal amount, cash or shares of the Company's common stock. The initial conversion rate was 30.5506 shares of the Company's common stock for each $1,000 principal amount of notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of $32.73 per share). On or after September 20, 2011, the Company could have redeemed all or a portion of the notes at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued interest. In addition, on September 20, 2011, September 15, 2016, and September 15, 2021, or upon the occurrence of certain change in control transactions prior to September 20, 2011, note holders could have required the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the notes at a purchase price equal to the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the notes. As of September 30, 2007, all $200.0 million of these notes had been converted into cash by holders thereof.

        On April 20, 2007, simultaneously with the completion of the Mergers, the Predecessor's $350.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility, as amended August 25, 2006 (see below) (the "Amended Revolving Facility"), was prepaid in full and terminated. Simultaneously with the prepayment and termination of the Amended Revolving Facility, Centro NP entered into the April 2007 Revolving Facility with Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto, which effectively replaced the Amended Revolving Facility. Concurrently with the establishment of the April 2007 Revolving Facility, Centro NP used a portion of the proceeds from the April 2007 Revolving Facility and caused its $150.0 million secured term loan, as amended August 25, 2006 (the "Amended Secured Term Loan"), to be repaid in full and terminated.

        On July 31, 2007, the Company prepaid in full and terminated the April 2007 Revolving Facility. Simultaneously with the prepayment and termination of the April 2007 Revolving Facility, the Company entered into July 2007 Revolving Facility, with Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent"), which effectively replaced the April 2007 Revolving Facility.

        The July 2007 Revolving Facility matures on December 31, 2007, subject to early termination by the Company or the Administrative Agent. The July 2007 Revolving Facility includes a revolving credit facility, swing line facility, and a letter of credit facility.

        The July 2007 Revolving Facility bears interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company's option, (i) a base rate equal to the prime rate plus an applicable margin as specified in the July 2007 Revolving Facility or (ii) the LIBOR rate plus the applicable margin.

        The July 2007 Revolving Facility contains various representations, warranties and covenants customary for financings of this type, including, among others, mandatory prepayment upon the

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occurrence of certain events. Under the July 2007 Revolving Facility, the Company is also subject to compliance with certain financial coverage ratios and other debt covenants. As of September 30, 2007, these coverage ratios and debt covenants included: (i) total debt to total adjusted assets of no more than 65%; (ii) total secured debt to total adjusted assets of no more than 40%; (iii) unencumbered total asset value not to be less than 100% of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding unsecured debt of the Company and its subsidiaries; and (iv) consolidated income available for debt service of at least 1.5 times the maximum annual service charge on total debt.

        The July 2007 Revolving Facility contains customary defaults, including, among others: (i) the nonpayment of interest or principal of any loan; (ii) failure to comply with restrictions on use of proceeds; (iii) failure to observe or perform covenants under any loan document; (iv) bankruptcy or insolvency; (v) certain judgments and decrees; and (vi) change of control.

        Amounts outstanding under the July 2007 Revolving Facility are guaranteed pursuant to an Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement dated July 31, 2007, by and among certain subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors in favor of the Administrative Agent. The July 2007 Revolving Credit Facility also has the benefit of a contingent Guaranty Agreement dated July 31, 2007, by and among CPT Manager Limited and Centro Properties Limited as guarantors in favor of the Administrative Agent (the "Centro Party Guaranty"), which, subject to certain conditions, guarantees up to the full amount of the July 2007 Revolving Credit Facility. In the event that at any time after the Centro Party Guaranty is triggered the amount of the guaranty is less than the full amount of the obligations under the July 2007 Revolving Credit Facility at such time, the Company is required to permanently prepay the July 2007 Credit Facility by the amount of such deficiency.

        In connection with the Mergers, Centro NP, New Plan Realty Trust, LLC (as successor to New Plan Realty Trust, but only with respect to the 1999 Indenture) and the Trustee entered into the Supplemental Indentures, each dated as of April 20, 2007, to the Indentures, by and between New Plan and the Trustee. The Supplemental Indentures each provided for the assumption by Centro NP of all of the obligations of New Plan with respect to the following debt securities that are outstanding under each of the Indentures, effective upon consummation of the Merger (collectively, the "Notes"):

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        Centro NP, as the successor obligor on the Notes, intends to continue to file with the SEC any annual reports, quarterly reports and other documents that it is required to file with the SEC to the extent required under the Indentures governing the Notes or pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

        On September 19, 2006, the Predecessor completed a private offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.70% senior convertible notes due September 15, 2026 (the "September 2006 Debt Offering"). At certain times and upon the occurrence of certain events, the notes were convertible into cash up to their principal amount and, with respect to the remainder, if any, of the conversion value in excess of such principal amount, cash or shares of the Predecessor's common stock. The initial conversion rate was 30.5506 shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of $32.73 per share). At the time of issuance, the notes were not redeemable by the Predecessor prior to September 20, 2011 (except to preserve the Predecessor's status as a REIT for U.S, federal income tax purposes), but were redeemable anytime thereafter, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest (including additional interest), if any. In addition, on September 20, 2011, September 15, 2016, and September 15, 2021, or upon the occurrence of certain change in control transactions prior to September 20, 2011, note holders could have required the Predecessor to repurchase all or a portion of the notes at a purchase price equal to the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the notes. Net proceeds from the September 2006 Debt Offering were used to repurchase approximately $50.0 million of the Predecessor's common stock at a price of $26.83 per share and for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of outstanding borrowings under the Predecessor's $350.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility.

        Pursuant to the terms of the 3.70% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, as set forth in the 2004 Indenture, as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, dated September 19, 2006 (the "First Supplemental Indenture"), a Change in Control (as defined in the First Supplemental Indenture) occurred as of April 5, 2007, and the Predecessor's common stock was subsequently delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Accordingly, pursuant to the 2004 Indenture, as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, the 3.70% Convertible Senior Notes became convertible as of April 5, 2007. As such, the 3.70% Convertible Senior Notes were convertible into the following cash amounts per $1,000 principal amount of notes, for the time periods set forth below (subject in each case to the terms and conditions of the 2004 Indenture, as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture):

        As of September 30, 2007, all of the $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.70% Convertible Senior Notes had been converted by the holders thereof, for an aggregate conversion price of approximately $222.9 million.

        Pursuant to the terms of the 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023, as set forth in the 1999 Indenture, as supplemented by an Officers' Certificate, dated May 19, 2003 (the "Officers' Certificate") and the Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 17, 2004 (the "Supplemental Indenture"), on April 1, 2007, the sale price condition triggering the holders' conversion rights was satisfied as a result of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock for at least 20 trading days during the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the previous calendar quarter was greater than or equal to 120% of the applicable conversion price on such last trading day. Accordingly, pursuant to the 1999 Indenture, as supplemented by the Officers' Certificate and the Supplemental Indenture, the 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes became convertible as of April 1, 2007 and are currently convertible through July 2, 2007. As such, the 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes were

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convertible into $1,326 per $1,000 principal amount of notes, convertible up to and including July 2, 2007 (subject in each case to the terms and conditions of the 1999 Indenture, as supplemented by the Officers' Certificate and the Supplemental Indenture).

        As of September 30, 2007, approximately $114.8 million of the $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes had been converted by the holders thereof, for an aggregate conversion price of approximately $152.2 million.

        On August 25, 2006, the Predecessor amended and restated its then existing $350.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (as amended, the "Amended Revolving Facility") and added an accordion feature to the Amended Revolving Facility that allowed the Predecessor, subject to certain conditions, to increase the amount that can be borrowed under the facility to $500.0 million. The Amended Revolving Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 55 basis points (based on the Predecessor's then existing credit ratings) and incurred an annual facility fee of 15 basis points. The Amended Revolving Facility was scheduled to mature on August 25, 2010, with a one-year extension option.

        On August 25, 2006, the Predecessor also amended and restated its then existing $150.0 million secured term loan (as amended, the "Amended Secured Term Loan"). The Amended Secured Term Loan bore interest at LIBOR plus 55 basis points (based on the Company's then existing credit ratings) and was scheduled to mature on August 25, 2010.

        As of September 30, 2007, future expected/scheduled maturities of outstanding long-term debt and capital lease obligations were as follows (in thousands):

2007 (remaining three months)   $ 318,403
2008     174,626
2009     199,368
2010     65,815
2011     172,463
Thereafter     653,260
   
Total debt maturities     1,583,935
 
Net unamortized premiums on mortgages

 

 

14,573
  Net unamortized premiums on notes     31,243
   
Total debt obligations   $ 1,629,751
   

Note 11:    Due to Centro Properties Trust

        On April 5, 2007, the Company entered into a note payable agreement with CPT Manager Limited as responsible entity of Centro Property Trust for an aggregate principal amount of $303.4 million. The note, which matures on April 1, 2008, initially bore interest at 6.5%. The interest rate on the note will be adjusted effective on April 1, July 1 and January 1 of each year to a rate equal to LIBOR at the applicable date plus 1.75%.

Note 12:    Risk Management and Use of Financial Instruments

        In the normal course of its on-going business operations, the Company encounters economic risk. There are three main components of economic risk: interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk on its interest-bearing liabilities. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company's operations and tenants' inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk includes changes in the value of the properties held by the Company due to changes in interest rates or other market factors.

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        The Company's and Predecessor's, as applicable, use of derivative instruments is, and was, primarily limited to the utilization of interest rate agreements or other instruments to manage interest rate risk exposures and not for speculative purposes. The principal objective of such arrangements is to manage the risks and/or costs associated with the Company's operating and financial structure, as well as to hedge specific transactions. The counterparties to these arrangements are major financial institutions with which the Company and its affiliates may also have other financial relationships. The Company is potentially exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by these counterparties. However, because of their high credit ratings, the Company does not anticipate that any of the counterparties will fail to meet these obligations as they come due. The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge credit/market risk.

        On August 2, 2006, the Predecessor entered into two forward starting interest rate swap agreements, each for $75.0 million in notional amount. These swaps were assumed by the Company in connection with the Merger. One of the swaps was expected to be used to hedge the risk of changes in interest cash outflows on fixed rate 10-year borrowings/financings that the Company anticipated issuing between February 1, 2007 and October 31, 2007 by effectively locking the three-month LIBOR swap rate. This swap was scheduled to terminate on June 15, 2017. The other swap was expected to be used to hedge the risk of changes in interest cash outflows on fixed rate 10-year borrowings/financings that the Company anticipated issuing between February 1, 2008 and October 31, 2008 by effectively locking the three-month LIBOR swap rate. This swap was scheduled to terminate on June 4, 2018. Both of these swaps were cash settled on September 14, 2007 for approximately $5.6 million.

        As of September 30, 2007, the Company had two reverse arrears swap agreements. The reverse arrears swap agreements effectively convert the interest rate on $65.0 million of the Company's debt from a fixed rate to a blended floating rate of 30 basis points over the six-month LIBOR rate. The two reverse arrears swap agreements terminate on February 1, 2011.

        The following table summarizes the terms and fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments at September 30, 2007 (dollars in thousands). The notional amounts at September 30, 2007 provide an indication of the extent of the Company's involvement in these instruments at that time, but do not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks.

Hedge Product

  Hedge Type
  Notional Amount
  Strike
  Maturity
  Fair Value
 
Reverse Arrears Swap   Fair Value   $ 50,000   4.380%   02/01/11   $ (607 )
Reverse Arrears Swap   Fair Value     15,000   4.030%   02/01/11     (376 )
       
         
 
        $ 65,000           $ (983 )
       
         
 

        As of September 30, 2007, the reverse arrears swaps of approximately $(1.0) million were reported in Other Assets.

        The Company does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment under SFAS No. 133. Gains and losses pertaining to derivatives are included in "Interest expense" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. This includes mark-to-market adjustments of open contracts as well as periodic settlements.

        During the three months ended September 30, 2007, the Company recorded a non-cash out of period charge of $1.1 million to reflect a cumulative reduction in the fair value of two interest rate swaps which the Company determined did not qualify for hedge accounting within the meaning of SFAS No. 133.

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        A concentration of credit risk arises in the Company's business when a national or regionally-based tenant occupies a substantial amount of space in multiple properties owned by the Company. In that event, if the tenant suffers a significant downturn in its business, it may become unable to make its contractual rent payments to the Company, exposing the Company to a potential loss in rental revenue that is magnified as a result of the tenant renting space in multiple locations. The Company regularly monitors its tenant base to assess potential concentrations of credit risk. Management believes the current credit risk portfolio is reasonably well diversified and does not contain any unusual concentration of credit risk.

Note 13:    Minority Interest in Consolidated Partnership and Joint Ventures

        In 1995, the DownREIT Partnership, a consolidated entity, was formed to own certain real estate properties. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole general partner of the DownREIT Partnership and is entitled to receive 99% of all net income and gains before depreciation, if any, after the limited partners receive their preferred cash and gain allocations. Properties have been contributed to the DownREIT Partnership in exchange for cash, the assumption of mortgage indebtedness and limited partnership units (which may be redeemed at stipulated prices for cash).

        In connection with the DownREIT Merger, each unit of limited partnership interest in the DownREIT Partnership (a "DownREIT Unit") who elected to do so was converted, without any action on the part of the holder, into the right to receive one fully-paid Class A Preferred Unit, without interest, of the surviving partnership (the "Preferred Unit Consideration"). In lieu of the Preferred Unit Consideration, holders of DownREIT Units were offered the opportunity to elect to receive cash in an amount equal to the Offer Price per DownREIT Unit, as adjusted (the "Cash Consideration"). The holders of DownREIT Units that elected to receive the Cash Consideration ceased to be limited partners of the DownREIT Partnership. In connection with the DownREIT Merger, holders of 752,187 DownREIT Units, as adjusted, elected to receive the Cash Consideration, and holders of 2,643,870 DownREIT Units, as adjusted, elected, or were deemed to have elected, to receive the Preferred Unit Consideration. As a result, following the consummation of the DownREIT Merger, there were 2,643,870 Class A Preferred Units outstanding and not owned by Centro NP or its affiliates.

        DownREIT Partnership unit information is summarized as follows:

 
  Limited
Partner Units

 
Outstanding at April 5, 2007   2,643,870  
Issued (1)   240,143  
Redeemed   (262,049 )
   
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2007   2,621,964  
   
 

(1)
Limited partnership units were issued in connection with the Company's acquisition of a partial interest in one property currently held in NP/I&G Institutional Retail Company II, LLC, one of the Company's joint ventures.

        As discussed in Note 1 above, on April 5, 2007, Centro NP owned a controlling interest in New Plan, but did not own 100% of the outstanding shares of New Plan. Accordingly, the shares not owned by Centro NP were minority interests. The results of operations attributable to the minority interests were recorded as a component of Minority Interest in Consolidated Partnership and Joint Ventures. For the period from April 5, 2007 through April 19, 2007, approximately $1.7 million was recorded in connection with the shares of common stock of New Plan not owned by Centro NP.

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Note 14:    Stockholders' Equity

        On April 20, 2007, the Predecessor, Centro NP, MergerSub, and DownREIT Acquisition completed the Mergers. In connection with the New Plan Merger, (a) each share of Common Stock (other than shares held by New Plan or any subsidiary of New Plan or by MergerSub) was converted into the right to receive the same $33.15 in cash per share as was paid in the Offer, without interest, and (b) each outstanding option to purchase Common Stock under any employee stock option or incentive plan became fully vested and exercisable (whether or not then vested or subject to any performance condition that has not been satisfied, and regardless of the exercise price thereof or the terms of any other agreement regarding the vesting, delivery or payment thereof) and were cancelled in exchange for the right to receive, for each share of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such option, cash in the amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Offer Price over the exercise price per share of such option. As a result of the Merger, New Plan became a wholly owned subsidiary of Centro NP and any stockholder who held shares of Common Stock prior to the Merger ceased to be a stockholder effective as of the Merger.

        Immediately following the Merger, and in connection with the Liquidation, all of New Plan's assets were transferred to, and all of its liabilities were assumed by, Centro NP, and all outstanding shares of common stock of the Predecessor were cancelled. As a result of the Merger and Liquidation, New Plan filed a Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration on Form 15 pursuant to which it terminated its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act with respect to its Common Stock and 7.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

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        In accordance with the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 128 (Note 3), a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic and diluted EPS for periods prior to April 5, 2007 is provided as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts and amounts in the footnote below):

 
  Predecessor
 
 
  For the three
months ended
September 30, 2006

  Period from
January 1, 2007-
April 4, 2007

  For the nine
months ended
September 30, 2006

 
Basic EPS                    
  Numerator:                    
    Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ 27,955   $ (13,585 ) $ 87,728  
    Preferred dividends     (5,494 )   (12,079 )   (16,467 )
   
 
 
 
      Income (loss) available to common shares from continuing operations—basic     22,461     (25,664 )   71,261  
     
Income available to common shares from discontinued operations—basic

 

 

5,227

 

 

2,976

 

 

18,632

 
   
 
 
 
      Net income (loss) available to common shares—basic   $ 27,688   $ (22,688 ) $ 89,893  
   
 
 
 
 
Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Weighted average of common shares outstanding     104,506     103,355     104,419  
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share—continuing operations   $ 0.21   $ (0.25 ) $ 0.68  
Earnings per share—discontinued operations     0.05     0.03     0.18  
   
 
 
 
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share   $ 0.26   $ (0.22 ) $ 0.86  
   
 
 
 

Diluted EPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Numerator:                    
    Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ 27,955   $ (13,585 ) $ 87,728  
    Preferred dividends     (5,494 )   (12,079 )   (16,467 )
    Minority interest in consolidated partnership     210     297     561  
   
 
 
 
      Income (loss) available to common shares from continuing operations—diluted     22,671     (25,367 )   71,822  
     
Income available to common shares from discontinued operations—diluted

 

 

5,227

 

 

2,976

 

 

18,632

 
   
 
 
 
      Net income (loss) available to common shares—diluted   $ 27,898   $ (22,391 ) $ 90,454  
   
 
 
 
 
Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Weighted average of common shares outstanding—basic     104,506     103,355     104,419  
    Effect of diluted securities:                    
      Options and contingently issuable shares     1,779     2,120     1,520  
      Excel Realty Partners, L.P. third party units     2,907     3,175     2,918  
      Convertible debt     237     860     16  
      Restricted stock     19     48     26  
   
 
 
 
      Weighted average of common shares outstanding—diluted     109,448     109,558     108,899  
   
 
 
 

Earnings (loss) per share—continuing operations

 

$

0.20

 

$

(0.23

)

$

0.66

 
Earnings per share—discontinued operations     0.05     0.03     0.17  
   
 
 
 
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share   $ 0.25   $ (0.20 ) $ 0.83  
   
 
 
 

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        As described above, and as a result of the Merger and the Liquidation, there were no common shares outstanding as of September 30, 2007.

        Prior to the Merger, in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, not more than 50% in value of the outstanding shares of the Predecessor could have been owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of any taxable year of the Predecessor, applying certain constructive ownership rules. To help ensure that the Predecessor did not fail this test, the Predecessor's Articles of Incorporation provided for, among other things, certain restrictions on the transfer of common stock to prevent further concentration of stock ownership. Moreover, to evidence compliance with these requirements, the Predecessor maintained records that disclosed the actual ownership of its outstanding common stock and demanded written statements each year from the holders of record of designated percentages of its common stock requesting the disclosure of the beneficial owners of such common stock.

        In October 1999, the Predecessor commenced a program to repurchase up to $75.0 million of the Predecessor's outstanding common stock from time to time through periodic open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions, which program expired on December 31, 2005. Through December 31, 2005, approximately 2,150,000 shares were repurchased and retired at an average purchase price of $15.30 per share. In February 2006, the Predecessor renewed the repurchase program to provide for the repurchase of up to $75.0 million of the Predecessor's outstanding common stock from time to time through periodic open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions. Through April 20, 2007, the date on which the common stock ceased to be outstanding, no shares were repurchased under the renewed common stock repurchase program.

        In September 2006, the Predecessor obtained separate authorization to repurchase up to an additional $75.0 million of its common stock in connection with the September 2006 Debt Offering (see Note 10). Concurrently with the September 2006 Debt Offering, pursuant to such separate authorization, 1,863,600 shares were repurchased and retired at an average purchase price of $26.83 per share (approximately $50.0 million in aggregate value).

        In connection with the Liquidation, the holders of the 7.8% Series D Cumulative Voting Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred Stock (the "Preferred D Shares") and the 7.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Preferred E Shares") received liquidating distributions in accordance with the terms of such securities, and the depositary shares representing a 1/10 fractional interest of a share of the Preferred D Shares and Preferred E Shares, as applicable, were automatically converted into, and cancelled in exchange for the right to receive cash in the amount set forth below:


        As of December 31, 2006, the Predecessor had 8,000,000 Series E depositary shares outstanding, each representing a 1/10 fractional interest of a share of the Preferred E Shares.

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        As of December 31, 2006, the Predecessor also had 1,500,000 Series D depositary shares outstanding, each representing a 1/10 fractional interest in a share of the Preferred D Shares. Beginning in the third quarter of 2004, in accordance with applicable accounting rules, and as a result of the "step-up" of the dividend to 9.8% of the liquidation preference beginning in 2012, the Predecessor recorded quarterly non-cash increases to the current dividend payable.

        Immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, and, as provided in the Merger Agreement, the Predecessor's Board of Directors caused all of the Predecessor's outstanding stock options, non-vested performance shares, restricted stock awards and deferred stock awards under any employee stock option or incentive plan to become fully vested and exercisable or payable, as the case may be, and, in the case of the restricted stock awards and deferred stock awards, free of forfeiture restrictions. In particular, in connection with the Merger:

        (a)   each outstanding option to purchase common stock under any employee stock option or incentive plan became fully vested and exercisable (whether or not then vested or subject to any performance condition that has not been satisfied, and regardless of the exercise price thereof or the terms of any other agreement regarding the vesting, delivery or payment thereof) and was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive, for each share of common stock issuable upon exercise of such option, cash in the amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Offer Price over the exercise price per share of such option;

        (b)   all restricted share awards and all deferred share awards granted under the 2003 Plan automatically became fully vested and free of any forfeiture restrictions (whether or not then vested or subject to any performance condition that has not been satisfied, and regardless of the exercise price thereof or the terms of any other agreement regarding the vesting, delivery or payment thereof) and were considered outstanding shares of Common Stock for all purposes under the Merger Agreement, including the right to receive the Offer Price; and

        (c)   all out-performance awards under the Out-Performance Plan and any one or more employment agreements vested and became payable in accordance with its terms.

        Accordingly, subsequent to the Merger, the Company does not maintain any stock based compensation plans.

        In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS No. 123(R)"), which is a revision of Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation ("SFAS No. 123"). SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees ("Opinion 25"). Generally, the approach to accounting for stock-based compensation in SFAS No. 123(R) is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123. However, SFAS No. 123(R) requires all stock-based compensation to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values. Pro-forma disclosure is no longer an alternative under SFAS No. 123(R).

        SFAS No. 123(R) became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2005. The Predecessor adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method during the first quarter of 2006. Under the modified prospective transition method, compensation cost is recognized beginning with the adoption date (i) based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) for all share-based payments granted after the adoption date and (ii) based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the adoption date of SFAS No. 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date.

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        During the period from April 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and during the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007, the Predecessor recorded approximately $11.9 million and $12.5 million of amortization of deferred compensation related to stock-based compensation, respectively.

        For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Predecessor recorded approximately $0.4 million and $1.2 million of amortization of deferred compensation related to stock-based compensation, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the expense included approximately $0.3 million related to stock options and approximately $0.1 million for restricted stock grants. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the expense included approximately $0.6 million related to stock options and approximately $0.6 million for restricted stock grants. Deferred compensation is recorded as a reduction to additional paid in capital.

        As of September 30, 2006, the Predecessor had one active stock option plan pursuant to which stock options had been granted to purchase shares of common stock of the Predecessor to officers, directors, and certain employees of the Predecessor. The active plan was the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective July 14, 2005 (the "2003 Plan"), which provided for the grant of stock options, stock grants and certain other types of stock based awards to officers, directors and certain employees of the Predecessor. The exercise price of stock options granted pursuant to the 2003 Plan was required to be no less than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. The vesting schedule and other terms of stock options granted under the 2003 Plan were determined at the time of grant by the Predecessor's executive compensation and stock option committee. As of September 30, 2006, approximately 2.0 million shares were available for stock option grants and 0.8 million shares were available for stock grants or other types of stock based awards other than stock option grants (and to the extent that any such stock grants or other types of stock based awards are issued, then there is a share for share reduction in the number of shares available for stock option grants) under the 2003 Plan. The stock options outstanding under the 2003 Plan, at September 30, 2006, had exercise prices ranging from $11.35 to $25.05 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of approximately 6.5 years. The total amount of option shares exercisable under the 2003 Plan, at September 30, 2006, was approximately 2.2 million.

        The Predecessor used the Black-Scholes-Merton closed-form model ("Black-Scholes option pricing model"), which uses the assumptions detailed in the following table, to value its stock option and restricted stock grants. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Predecessor's stock. The Predecessor used historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. The expected term of options granted was derived from the output of the option valuation model and represented the period of time that options were expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rates for periods within the contractual life of the option were based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The Predecessor's use of the Black-Scholes option pricing model required extensive use of accounting judgment and financial estimates, including estimates of the expected term employees would retain their vested stock options before exercising them, the estimated volatility of the Predecessor's common stock price over the expected term, and the number of options that would be forfeited prior to the completion of the vesting requirements. Application of alternative assumptions could have produced significantly different estimates of the fair value of stock-based compensation, and consequently, significantly different amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) apply to new stock option grants and stock options outstanding, but not yet vested, on the date the Predecessor adopted SFAS No. 123(R).

        The Predecessor believed that the use of the Black-Scholes option pricing model met the fair value measurement objectives of SFAS No. 123(R) and reflected all substantive characteristics of the instruments being valued. The following table represents the assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the per share weighted average fair value of $2.86 for options granted during the period from January 1, 2007 through April 19, 2007 (on April 20, 2007, the options became fully vested and exercisable and were cancelled in exchanged for the right to received, for each

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share of common stock issuable upon exercise of the option, cash equal to the excess, if any, of the Offer Price over the exercise price per share of such option), and the fair value of $1.10 for options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2006:

 
  April 19, 2007
  September 30, 2006
Expected dividend yield   5.40%   6.50%
Risk-free interest rate   4.46% - 4.76%   4.65% - 4.75%
Expected volatility   18.00%   18.00%
Expected life in years   1.5 years - 5.5 years   1.5 years - 5.5 years

        During the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007, the Predecessor granted 99,655 restricted shares of common stock to certain employees. Of these shares, one-half were scheduled to vest proportionately over five years, commencing on June 30, 2008, and then on the next four succeeding anniversary dates of the date of grant, which was February 27, 2007. The balance of the restricted shares were scheduled to vest proportionately over the same five year period upon satisfaction of annual performance/market criteria established each year by the Predecessor's executive compensation and stock option committee.

        During the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007, the Predecessor also granted 14,900 restricted shares of common stock to members of its Board of Directors. Of these shares, half were scheduled to vest proportionately over five years, commencing on June 30, 2008, and then on the next four succeeding anniversary dates of the date of grant, which was February 27, 2007. The balance of the restricted shares were scheduled to vest proportionately over the same five year period upon satisfaction of annual performance/market criteria established each year by the Predecessor's executive compensation and stock option committee.

        For accounting purposes, the Predecessor measured compensation costs for restricted shares in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), as discussed above.

        The following table reports restricted stock activity during the period from January 1, 2007 through April 19, 2007:

 
  Number of
Shares

  Intrinsic
Value

Unvested Shares at December 31, 2006   148,838   $ 4,090,068

Granted

 

114,555

 

 

 
Vested and Distributed   (32,314 ) $ 1,072,825
Forfeited        
   
     
Unvested Shares at April 19, 2007   231,079   $ 7,651,026
   
     

        During the period January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007, the Predecessor also granted 14,900 shares of common stock to members of its Board of Directors. These shares vested immediately upon grant. For accounting purposes, the Predecessor measured compensation costs for these shares as of the date of grant and expensed such amounts against earnings on the grant date. Such amounts appear on the Predecessor's Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income under "General and administrative."

        Pursuant to the terms of the New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. 2006 Long-Term Out-Performance Compensation Plan ("Out-Performance Plan"), the Predecessor's executive officers (as of April 19,

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2007), other than Glenn Rufrano, the Predecessor's Chief Executive Officer, and William Newman, the Predecessor's Chairman of the Board of Directors, were to be entitled to receive an award of common stock in the event that over either a four or five year performance period ending December 31, 2009 or December 31, 2010, respectively, either of two specified performance criteria were achieved. The value of the common stock award was to vary based on the level of performance achieved, but the maximum award of common stock that could be achieved was $12.0 million. The compensation expense of approximately $3.5 million associated with this award was being recognized ratably over the service period. As noted above, and in connection with the Merger, these awards vested and became payable according to the terms of the applicable agreements. The unrecognized compensation expense of approximately $2.8 million was recorded on the Predecessor's Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income under "General and administrative" for the period from April 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007.

        Pursuant to the terms of the Predecessor's employment agreement with Mr. Rufrano, he was eligible to receive an award of common stock in the event that over either a four or five year performance period, ending February 22, 2009 or February 22, 2010, respectively, either of two specified criteria were achieved. The value of the common stock award was to vary based on the level of performance achieved, but the maximum award of common stock that could be achieved was $6.0 million. The compensation expense of approximately $2.2 million associated with this award would have been recognized ratably over the service period. As noted above, an in connection with the Merger, this award vested and became payable according to the terms of the applicable agreement. The unrecognized compensation expense of approximately $1.2 million was recorded on the Predecessor's Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income under "General and administrative" for the period from April 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007.

        The Predecessor used a Monte Carlo analysis to value the Out-Performance Plan and Mr. Rufrano's performance award. The Monte Carlo analysis is a simulation exercise designed to arrive at a value for a variable, such as the expected value of an award on the valuation date.

        The Predecessor had a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan whereby shareholders could have invested cash distributions and made optional cash payments to purchase shares of the Predecessor's common stock. The additional shares were issued directly by the Predecessor. In connection with the Merger, this plan was terminated.

        Until the effective time of the Merger, the Predecessor maintained a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that provided benefits to eligible employees from among a select group of management or highly compensated employees of the Predecessor within the meaning of Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3) and 401(a)(1) of ERISA. The deferred compensation plan was terminated by the Board of Directors as of the Merger effective time, and all amounts under the plan, whether in the employee's "cash deferral account" or his or her "stock unit deferral account" were distributed. Under the deferred compensation plan, eligible employees, were permitted to defer receipt of all or a portion of their bonus, a portion of their salary, as well as all or a portion of their restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards.

Note 15:    Commitments and Contingencies

        The Company is not presently involved in any material litigation arising outside the ordinary course of its business. However, the Company is involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary

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course of business, none of which is believed to be material in light of reserves taken by the Company. In connection with a specific tenant litigation, and based upon certain rulings occurring during the third quarter of 2005, the Company maintains an aggregate reserve of approximately $4.8 million as of September 30, 2007. Given the increase in the reserve previously taken by the Predecessor, and the current status of the tenant litigation, the Company believes that any loss in excess of the established reserve would be immaterial.

        In addition to the joint venture funding commitments described in Note 8 above, the Company also had the following contractual obligations as of September 30, 2007, none of which the Company believes will have a material adverse affect on the Company's operations:

Year

   
2007 (remaining three months)   $ 941
2008     3,466
2009     3,385
2010     3,221
2011     3,120
Thereafter     41,705

        Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, the Company may be considered an owner or operator of real property or may have arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances and, therefore, may become liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous substances released on or in their property or disposed of by them, as well as certain other potential costs which could relate to hazardous or toxic substances (including

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governmental fines and injuries to persons and property). Such liability may be imposed whether or not the Company knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of these hazardous or toxic substances. As is common with community and neighborhood shopping centers, many of the Company's properties had or have on-site dry cleaners and/or on-site gasoline facilities. These operations could potentially result in environmental contamination at the properties.

        The Company is aware that soil and groundwater contamination exists at some of its properties. The primary contaminants of concern at these properties include perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene (associated with the operations of on-site dry cleaners) and petroleum hydrocarbons (associated with the operations of on-site gasoline facilities). The Company is also aware that asbestos-containing materials exist at some of its properties. While the Company does not expect the environmental conditions at its properties, considered as a whole, to have a material adverse effect on the Company, there can be no assurance that this will be the case. Further, no assurance can be given that any environmental studies performed have identified or will identify all material environmental conditions, that any prior owner of the properties did not create a material environmental condition not known to the Company or that a material environmental condition does not otherwise exist with respect to any of the Company's properties.

Note 16:    Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        Total comprehensive income (loss) was as follows for the periods indicated below (dollars in thousands):

 
  Company
  Predecessor
 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007

  Period from
April 5, through
September 30,
2007

  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

  Period from
January 1,
through April 4,
2007

  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

Comprehensive income (loss)   $ 11,228   $ 15,146   $ 29,232   $ (9,740 ) $ 103,367

        As of September 30, 2007, the primary component of comprehensive income, other than net income, was the Company's mark-to market adjustment on its available-for-sale securities. Prior to the Merger, the Predecessor also included the adoption and continued application of SFAS No. 133 to the Company's cash flow hedges as components of comprehensive income.

        As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, accumulated other comprehensive loss reflected in the Company's and the Predecessor's stockholders' equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets was comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
  As of
September 30, 2007

  As of
December 31, 2006

 
 
  (Company)

  (Predecessor)

 
Realized/unrealized (loss) gains on available-for-sale securities   $ (568 ) $ 2,299  
Unrealized gains on securities held for deferred compensation         170  
Realized gains on interest hedges         1,584  
Realized losses on interest hedges         (10,302 )
Unrealized losses on interest hedges         (4,601 )
   
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   $ (568 ) $ (10,850 )
   
 
 

Note 17:    Related Parties

        The Company receives a REIT Management fee from affiliates of its Parent Company, Super LLC, which is calculated on assets managed by the Company. As of September 30, 2007 total REIT Management fees earned totaled $4.8 million and are included in fee income on the Company's Statement of Operations.

Note 18:    Subsequent Event

        On October 22, 2007, the Company distributed its 5% interest in Galileo America, LLC to its parent company, Super LLC. Subsequent to the distribution, the Company received a non cash contribution of additional membership interests in Centro NP Residual Holding LLC, which approximates a $490 million addition to equity in unconsolidated joint ventures on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet on the date of the transaction.

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

        The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes thereto. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes, including trends which might appear, should not be taken as indicative of future operations.

        As more fully described in Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, on February 27, 2007, New Plan, together with the DownREIT Partnership, entered into the Merger Agreement with the Buyer Parties. The Buyer Parties are affiliates of Centro. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, MergerSub commenced and completed the Offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Common Stock of New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. at the Offer Price. The Offer, as supplemented by a subsequent offering period, expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. On April 19, 2007, MergerSub exercised its top-up option under the Merger Agreement and purchased from New Plan, at a purchase price equal to the Offer Price, a number of additional shares of common stock sufficient to permit MergerSub to effect a short-form merger of MergerSub into New Plan under Maryland law without the vote of or any other action by the remaining New Plan stockholders.

        On April 20, 2007, New Plan, together with Centro NP, MergerSub, and DownREIT Acquisition completed the Mergers. Immediately following the Merger, on April 20, 2007, and in connection with the Liquidation, (a) all of New Plan's assets were transferred to, and all of its liabilities were assumed by, Centro NP, (b) all outstanding shares of preferred stock of New Plan were automatically converted into, and cancelled in exchange for the right to receive, cash liquidating distributions in accordance with their terms, and (c) all shares of common stock of New Plan were cancelled. As a result of the Merger and Liquidation, New Plan filed a Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration on Form 15 pursuant to which it terminated its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act, with respect to its Common Stock and 7.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

        In connection with the Mergers, Centro NP, New Plan Realty Trust, LLC (as successor to New Plan Realty Trust, but only with respect to the 1999 Indenture) and the Trustee entered into the Supplemental Indentures to the Indentures, each dated as of April 20, 2007, by and between New Plan and the Trustee. The Supplemental Indentures each provide for the assumption by Centro NP of all of the obligations of New Plan under each of the Indentures, effective upon consummation of the Merger with respect to the Notes.

        Centro NP, as the successor obligor on the Notes, intends to continue to file with the SEC any annual reports, quarterly reports and other documents that it is required to file with the SEC to the extent required under the Indentures governing the Notes or pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

        All references to "we," "us," "our," "ours," "Centro NP" or the "Company" in this report refer to Centro NP LLC and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities as of, or subsequent to, April 5, 2007, unless the context indicates otherwise. All references to the "Predecessor" or "New Plan" in this report refer to New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated entities as it existed prior to April 5, 2007, unless the context indicates otherwise.

        During the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007, the Company acquired a building immediately adjacent to a property owned by us (Building at Victory Square), the remaining 75% interest in a shopping center in which we owned the other 25% (The Centre at Preston Ridge) and one land parcel (collectively, "Company Acquisitions"). During the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007, the Predecessor acquired one shopping center (Stewart Plaza) and one land parcel (collectively, "Predecessor Acquisitions" and, together with Company Acquisitions, the "2007

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Acquisitions"). During 2006, the Predecessor acquired four shopping centers (Shoppes at Hickory Hollow, The Quentin Collection, Fox Run Mall and Memphis Commons), two buildings immediately adjacent to properties owned by us (Building at Tarpon Mall and Building at Hazel Path), the remaining 90% interests in two shopping centers in which we owned the other 10% interests (Ventura Downs and Odessa-Winwood Town Center), six land parcels, and a leasehold interest in a new development project (collectively, the "2006 Acquisitions").

        In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, the results of operations of properties that have been disposed of (by sale, by abandonment, or in a distribution to owners) or classified as held for sale must be classified as discontinued operations and segregated in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Therefore, results of operations from prior periods have been restated to reflect the current pool of disposed of or held for sale assets.

Results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2007 (the Company) and 2006 (the Predecessor)

        Rental income was $101.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and $81.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

        Fee income was $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Fee income is derived from services provided to our joint ventures and other managed projects. The material changes in the fee income of the Company were primarily a result of an increase in asset management fee revenue, which increased fee income by approximately $2.4 million.

        Depreciation and amortization was $54.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and $22.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

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        Interest expense was $30.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and $23.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

Results of operations for period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007 (the Company), the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 (the Predecessor) and the nine months ended September 30, 2006 (the Predecessor)

        Rental income was $250.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $92.7 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and $198.2 million for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

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        Fee income was $11.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $8.8 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and $14.7 million for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007. Fee income is derived from services provided to our joint ventures and other managed projects.

        Operating costs were $54.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $22.0 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and $42.2 million for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

        Real estate taxes were $43.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $17.2 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and $32.4 million for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

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        Depreciation and amortization expense was $65.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $25.9 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and $108.2 million for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

        General and administrative expenses were $21.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $51.9 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and $13.8 million for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

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        Interest expense was $69.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $26.8 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through April 4, 2007 and $55.8 million for the period from April 5, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        As of September 30, 2007, we had approximately $28.2 million in available cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. As of September 30, 2007, approximately $46.0 million was available for draw under the July 2007 Revolving Facility.

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        Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for operating and other expenses directly associated with our portfolio of properties (including regular maintenance items), interest expense and scheduled principal payments on our outstanding debt, capital expenditures incurred to facilitate the leasing of space (e.g., tenant improvements and leasing commissions), capital expenditures incurred in our development and redevelopment projects, and distributions that we pay to holders of partnership units in the DownREIT Partnership. We believe that cash generated from operations, borrowings under the July 2007 Revolving Facility or funding from Centro will be sufficient to meet our short-term liquidity requirements; however, there are certain factors (discussed below) that may have a material adverse effect on our cash flow from operations.

        We derive substantially all of our revenue from tenants under existing leases at our properties. Therefore, our operating cash flow is dependent on the rents that we are able to charge to our tenants, and the ability of these tenants to make their rental payments. We believe that the nature of the properties in which we typically invest—primarily community and neighborhood shopping centers—provides a more stable revenue flow in uncertain economic times because, even in difficult economic times, consumers still need to purchase basic living essentials such as food and soft goods. However, general economic downturns, or economic downturns in one or more markets in which we own properties, still may adversely impact the ability of our tenants to make rental payments and our ability to re-lease space on favorable terms as leases expire. In either of these instances, our cash flow would be adversely affected.

        We may acquire large portfolios of community and neighborhood shopping centers, either through direct acquisitions or business combinations. While we believe that the cash generated by any newly-acquired properties will more than offset the operating and interest expenses associated with those properties, it is possible that the properties may not perform as well as expected and as a result, our cash needs may increase. In addition, there may be other costs incurred as a result of the acquisition of properties, including increased general and administrative costs while we integrate the properties into our operating system.

        In some cases, we have invested as a co-venturer or partner in the development or redevelopment of new properties instead of developing projects directly. Pursuant to the terms of certain of our joint venture agreements, we have outstanding commitments to contribute up to an aggregate of $11.5 million of capital that may be required by such joint ventures. As of September 30, 2007, we contributed approximately $7.1 million of the committed amount. In addition to the committed amount, we have also agreed to contribute our pro rata share of any additional capital that may be required by our joint ventures, with the exception of Centro NP Residual Holding LLC, which pro rata share is not expected to be material. We expect to fund these capital requirements either out of excess cash from operations, through draws on the July 2007 Revolving Facility, or with funding from Centro.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we and the Predecessor, as applicable, completed 13 redevelopment projects in our consolidated portfolio, the aggregate cost of which, including costs incurred in prior years on these projects, was approximately $71.2 million. In addition, we develop outparcels of properties in our consolidated portfolio and during the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we and the Predecessor, as applicable, completed three outparcel development projects, the aggregate cost of which, including costs incurred in prior years on the projects, was approximately $5.1 million. Our current redevelopment pipeline in our consolidated portfolio is comprised of 22 projects, the aggregate cost of which, including costs incurred in prior years on these projects, is expected to be approximately $190.2 million. Our current outparcel development pipeline in our consolidated portfolio is comprised of five projects, the aggregate cost of which, including costs incurred in prior years on these projects, is expected to be approximately $14.8 million. We intend on

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financing these redevelopment and outparcel development projects through cash from operations, draws on the July 2007 Revolving Facility, or with funding from Centro.

        We also redevelop properties in our joint venture portfolios. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, our joint venture portfolios completed one outparcel development project, the aggregate cost of which, including costs incurred in prior years on the project, was approximately $2.2 million, of which our pro rata share was approximately $0.1 million. Our current joint venture redevelopment pipeline is comprised of 13 projects, the aggregate cost of which, including costs incurred in prior years, is expected to be approximately $161.3 million, of which our pro rata share will be approximately $19.7 million. In addition, we also redevelop outparcels at properties in our joint venture portfolios. Our current joint venture outparcel development pipeline is comprised of one project, the aggregate cost of which, including costs incurred in prior years on the project, is expected to be approximately $4.6 million, of which our pro rata share will be approximately $2.3 million. We intend on financing our redevelopment and outparcel development projects in our joint venture portfolios with a variety of financing vehicles as determined from time to time by the joint venture.

        We regularly incur significant expenditures in connection with the re-leasing of our retail space, principally in the form of tenant improvements and leasing commissions. The amounts of these expenditures can vary significantly, depending on negotiations with tenants and the willingness of tenants to pay higher base rents over the lives of the leases. We expect to pay for these capital expenditures out of excess cash from operations or, to the extent necessary, through draws on the July 2007 Revolving Facility, or with funding from Centro. We believe that a significant portion of these expenditures is recouped in the form of continuing lease payments.

        Our long-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for the principal amount of long-term debt as it matures, significant non-recurring capital expenditures that need to be made periodically at our properties, redevelopment or development projects that we undertake at our properties and the costs associated with acquisitions of properties that we pursue. We intend to satisfy these requirements principally through the most advantageous source of capital at the time, which may include the incurrence of new debt through borrowings (through private incurrence of secured and unsecured debt), capital raised through the disposition of assets, joint venture capital transactions and funding from Centro. We believe that these sources will continue to be available in the future to fund our long-term capital needs; however, there are certain factors that may have a material adverse effect on our ability to access these capital sources.

        Our ability to incur additional debt is dependent upon a number of factors, including our degree of leverage, the value of our unencumbered assets, our credit rating and borrowing restrictions imposed by existing lenders. Currently, we have investment grade credit ratings for prospective unsecured debt offerings from three major rating agencies—Standard & Poor's (BBB), Moody's Investor Service (Baa3) and Fitch Ratings (BBB+). A downgrade in outlook or rating by a rating agency can occur at any time if the agency perceives an adverse change in our financial condition, results of operations or ability to service debt. As a result of the Merger and Liquidation, on May 11, 2007, Moody's Investor Service downgraded our rating from Baa2 to our current rating of Baa3, and such current rating remains on review for further downgrade. In addition, Fitch Ratings has placed our current ratings on review for downgrade. If such a downgrade occurs, it would increase the interest rate currently payable under our existing credit facilities, it likely would increase the costs associated with obtaining future financing, and it potentially could adversely affect our ability to obtain future financing.

        Based on an internal evaluation, the estimated value of our properties is above the outstanding amount of mortgage debt encumbering the properties. Therefore, at this time, we believe that

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additional financing could be obtained, either in the form of mortgage debt or additional unsecured borrowings, and without violating the financial covenants contained in our existing debt agreements.

        We selectively effect asset sales to generate cash proceeds. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we, and the Predecessor, as applicable, generated approximately $8.5 million in gross proceeds through the culling of non-core and non-strategic properties and approximately $2.3 million from the disposition of certain properties and land parcels held through joint ventures. During 2006, the Predecessor generated approximately $124.0 million in gross proceeds through the culling of non-core and non-strategic properties and approximately $1.4 million from the disposition of certain properties and land parcels held through joint ventures. Our ability to generate cash from asset sales is limited by market conditions. Our ability to sell properties in the future in order to raise cash will necessarily be limited if market conditions make such sales unattractive.

        The following table summarizes all of our known contractual cash obligations, excluding interest, to pay third parties as of September 30, 2007 (based on a calendar year, dollars in thousands):

Contractual Cash Obligations

  Total
  Less than
1 year

  1-3
years

  3-5
years

  More than
5 years

Long-Term Debt (1)   $ 1,552,881   $ 317,556   $ 372,624   $ 236,734   $ 625,967
Capital Lease Obligations     31,054     847     1,369     1,544     27,294
Operating Leases (2)     55,838     941     6,851     6,341     41,705
   
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 1,639,773   $ 319,344   $ 380,844   $ 244,619   $ 694,966
   
 
 
 
 

(1)
Long-term debt includes scheduled amortization and scheduled maturities for mortgage loans, notes payable and credit facilities.

(2)
Operating leases include ground leases for shopping centers that we operate and our administrative office space (Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements).

        We intend to repay our 2007 contractual cash obligations, the balance of which represents the amount maturing under our July 2007 Revolving Facility, as well as maturing mortgages and scheduled amortization, with proceeds generated through the sale of assets, funding from Centro, or a combination thereof.

        The following table summarizes certain terms of our existing credit agreement as of September 30, 2007 (dollars in thousands):

Loan

  Amount Available
to be Drawn

  Amount Drawn as of
September 30, 2007

  Current Interest
Rate (1)

  Maturity Date
July 2007 Revolving Facility   $ 350,000   $ 304,000   LIBOR plus 85 bp (2)   December 2007

(1)
We incur interest using a 30-day LIBOR rate, which was 5.12% at September 30, 2007.

(2)
We also incur an annual facility fee of 22.5 basis points on this facility.

        Our ability to borrow under the July 2007 Revolving Facility is subject to our ongoing compliance with a number of covenants, including with respect to our ability to incur liens on our property, engage in major transactions such as mergers, make certain investments and engage in certain transactions with our affiliates. In addition, the July 2007 Revolving Facility required that we maintain certain financial coverage ratios and other debt covenants. These coverage ratios and debt covenants include:

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        As of September 30, 2007, we had approximately $830.2 million of indebtedness outstanding, excluding the impact of unamortized premiums, under three indentures, having a weighted average interest rate of 5.82%. These indentures also contain covenants that require us to maintain certain financial coverage ratios.

        As of September 30, 2007, we were in compliance with all of the financial covenants under our July 2007 Revolving Facility and indentures, and we believe that we will continue to remain in compliance with these covenants. However, if our properties do not perform as expected, or if unexpected events occur that require us to borrow additional funds, compliance with these covenants may become difficult and may restrict our ability to pursue certain business initiatives. In addition, these financial covenants may restrict our ability to pursue particular acquisition transactions (for example, acquiring a portfolio of properties that is highly leveraged) and could significantly impact our ability to pursue growth initiatives.

        In addition to our July 2007 Revolving Facility and indentures, as of September 30, 2007, we had approximately $418.7 million of mortgage debt outstanding, excluding the impact of unamortized premiums, having a weighted average interest rate of 7.1% per annum.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        We do not believe that we currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

        However, in a few cases, we have made commitments to provide funds to unconsolidated joint ventures under certain circumstances. The liabilities associated with these joint ventures do not show up as liabilities on our consolidated financial statements.

        The following is a brief summary of the unconsolidated joint venture obligations that we have as of September 30, 2007, and in which we expect to make additional capital contributions to the joint venture:

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        In addition, the following is a brief summary of the other unconsolidated joint venture obligations that we have as of September 30, 2007. Although we have agreed to contribute certain amounts of capital that may be required by these joint ventures, as more fully described below, we do not expect that any significant capital contributions to the following joint ventures will be required.

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        In addition to the joint venture obligations described above, we also had the following contingent contractual obligations as of September 30, 2007, none of which we believe will materially adversely affect us:

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Year

   
2007 (remaining three months)   $ 941
2008     3,466
2009     3,385
2010     3,221
2011     3,120
Thereafter     41,705

        As discussed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements above, we also have a potential contingent obligation in connection with a specific tenant litigation for which we have reserved approximately $4.8 million as of September 30, 2007. There can be no assurance as to the final outcome of this litigation and whether it will exceed or fall short of the amount reserved; however, we believe that the amount of the loss in excess of the reserve is adequate.

        For a discussion of other factors which may adversely affect our liquidity and capital resources, please see the section titled "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of the Predecessor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Inflation

        The majority of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation. Such provisions contain clauses enabling us to receive percentage rents, which generally increase as prices rise but may be adversely impacted by tenant sales decreases, and/or escalation clauses which are typically related to increases in the consumer price index or similar inflation indices. In addition, we believe that many of our existing lease rates are below current market levels for comparable space and that upon renewal or re-rental such rates may be increased to be consistent with, or get closer to, current market rates. This belief is based upon an analysis of relevant market conditions, including a comparison of comparable market rental rates, and upon the fact that many of our leases have been in place for a number of years and may not contain escalation clauses sufficient to match the increase in market rental rates over such time. Most of our leases require the tenant to pay its share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation. In addition, we periodically evaluate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations, and may enter into interest rate protection agreements which mitigate, but do not eliminate, the effect of changes in interest rates on our floating rate loans.

        In the normal course of business, we also face risks that are either non-financial or non-qualitative. Such risks principally include credit risks and legal risks.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

        As of September 30, 2007, we had approximately $8.9 million of outstanding floating rate mortgages. We also had approximately $304.0 million outstanding under our floating rate July 2007 Revolving Facility and $303.4 million outstanding under a note payable to Centro Property Trust. We do not believe that the interest rate risk represented by our floating rate debt is material as of September 30, 2007, in relation to our approximately $1.9 billion of outstanding total debt and our approximately $6.3 billion of total assets as of that date. In addition, as discussed below, we have converted $65.0 million of fixed rate borrowings to floating rate borrowings through the use of hedging agreements.

        As of September 30, 2007, we had two reverse arrears swap agreements. The two reverse arrears swap agreements effectively convert the interest rate on $65.0 million of the debt from a fixed rate to a blended floating rate of 30 basis points over the six-month LIBOR rate. These two swaps will terminate on February 1, 2011.

        Hedging agreements may expose us to the risk that the counterparties to these agreements may not perform, which could increase our exposure to fluctuating interest rates. Generally, the counterparties to hedging agreements that we enter into are major financial institutions. We may borrow additional money with floating interest rates in the future. Increases in interest rates, or the loss of the benefit of existing or future hedging agreements, would increase our expense, which would adversely affect cash flow and our ability to service our debt. Future increases in interest rates will increase our interest expense as compared to the fixed rate debt underlying our hedging agreements and we could be required to make payments to unwind such agreements.

        If market rates of interest on our variable rate debt increase by 1%, the increase in annual interest expense on our variable rate debt would decrease future earnings and cash flows by approximately $6.8 million. If market rates of interest on our variable rate debt decrease by 1%, the decrease in interest expense on our variable rate debt would increase future earnings and cash flows by approximately $6.8 million. This assumes that the amount outstanding under our variable rate debt remains at approximately $681.3 million (including the impact of $65.0 million in reverse arrears swap agreements and the $303.4 million due to Centro), the balance as of September 30, 2007. If market rates of interest increase by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would decrease by approximately $52.5 million. If market rates of interest decrease by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would increase by approximately $68.5 million. This assumes that our total debt outstanding remains at approximately $1.6 billion, the balance as of September 30, 2007.

        As of September 30, 2007, we had no material exposure to market risk (including foreign currency exchange risk, commodity price risk or equity price risk).


Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

        An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a—15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

        There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.    Exhibits

10.1*   Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2007, by and among Centro NP LLC, the Lenders party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger, and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Book Manager, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 6, 2007.

10.2*

 

Guaranty Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2007, by CPT Manager Limited, ABN 37054494307, as responsible entity of Centro Property Trust and Centro Properties Limited, ABN 45078590682, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 6, 2007.

10.3*

 

Guaranty, dated as of July 31, 2007, by and among each of the Subsidiaries listed on Schedule I thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 6, 2007.

10.4*

 

Contribution, Distribution and Assignment Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2007, by and among New Plan of Elk Grove, LLC, New Plan Property Holding Company, New Plan of Michigan, LLC, New Plan of Michigan Member, LLC, Excel Realty Trust-NC, NC Properties #1, LLC, NC Properties #2, LLC, HK New Plan Exchange Property Owner II, LP, HK New Plan Lower Tier OH, LLC, HK New Plan Mid Tier OH, L.P., HK New Plan OH TRS, In, HK New Plan STH Upper Tier II Company, CA New Plan Asset Partnership IV, LP, CA New Plan Asset LLC, CA New Plan VI, Excel Realty Trust-ST, LLC, New Plan Florida Holdings, LLC, HK New Plan Exchange Property Owner I, LLC, HK New Plan Exchange Property Holdings I, LLC, New Plan Acquisition Company, LLC, Centro NP LLC, Super LLC and Centro NP Residual Holding LLC, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 21, 2007.

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

*
Incorporated herein by reference as above indicated.

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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.

Dated: November 9, 2007

    CENTRO NP LLC

 

 

By:

/s/  
GLENN J. RUFRANO      
Glenn J. Rufrano
Chief Executive Officer

 

 

By:

/s/  
JOHN BRADDON      
John Braddon
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

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