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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
  
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)   
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended: 
June 30, 2018
 
 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:
001-11954 (Vornado Realty Trust)
 
Commission File Number:
001-34482 (Vornado Realty L.P.)
 
 
 
Vornado Realty Trust
Vornado Realty L.P.
 
(Exact name of registrants as specified in its charter)
 
Vornado Realty Trust
 
Maryland
 
22-1657560
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
 
 
 
 
 
Vornado Realty L.P.
 
Delaware
 
13-3925979
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(212) 894-7000
(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑   No ☐    Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑   No ☐ 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑   No ☐    Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑   No ☐ 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” "non-accelerated filer," “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Vornado Realty Trust:
 
 
 Large Accelerated Filer
 
 Accelerated Filer
 Non-Accelerated Filer (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 
 Smaller Reporting Company
 
 
 Emerging Growth Company
Vornado Realty L.P.:
 
 
☐  Large Accelerated Filer
 
 Accelerated Filer
☑ Non-Accelerated Filer (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 
 Smaller Reporting Company
 
 
 Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☐   No ☑    Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☐   No ☑ 
 
As of June 30, 2018, 190,237,957 of Vornado Realty Trust’s common shares of beneficial interest are outstanding.




EXPLANATORY NOTE

This report combines the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2018 of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.  Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Vornado” refer to Vornado Realty Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and references to the “Operating Partnership” refer to Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.

The Operating Partnership is the entity through which we conduct substantially all of our business and own, either directly or through subsidiaries, substantially all of our assets. Vornado is the sole general partner and also a 93.5% limited partner of the Operating Partnership.  As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Vornado has exclusive control of the Operating Partnership’s day-to-day management.

Under the limited partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership, unitholders may present their Class A units for redemption at any time (subject to restrictions agreed upon at the time of issuance of the units that may restrict such right for a period of time). Class A units may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unitholder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder. This one-for-one exchange ratio is subject to specified adjustments to prevent dilution. Vornado generally expects that it will elect to issue its common shares in connection with each such presentation for redemption rather than having the Operating Partnership pay cash. With each such exchange or redemption, Vornado’s percentage ownership in the Operating Partnership will increase. In addition, whenever Vornado issues common shares other than to acquire Class A units of the Operating Partnership, Vornado must contribute any net proceeds it receives to the Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership must issue to Vornado an equivalent number of Class A units of the Operating Partnership. This structure is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT.

The Company believes that combining the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of Vornado and the Operating Partnership into this single report provides the following benefits:

enhances investors’ understanding of Vornado and the Operating Partnership by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation because a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both Vornado and the Operating Partnership; and
creates time and cost efficiencies in the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.

The Company believes it is important to understand the few differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership in the context of how Vornado and the Operating Partnership operate as a consolidated company. The financial results of the Operating Partnership are consolidated into the financial statements of Vornado. Vornado does not have any significant assets, liabilities or operations, other than its investment in the Operating Partnership.  The Operating Partnership, not Vornado, generally executes all significant business relationships other than transactions involving the securities of Vornado. The Operating Partnership holds substantially all of the assets of Vornado. The Operating Partnership conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Except for the net proceeds from equity offerings by Vornado, which are contributed to the capital of the Operating Partnership in exchange for units of limited partnership in the Operating Partnership, as applicable, the Operating Partnership generates all remaining capital required by the Company’s business. These sources may include working capital, net cash provided by operating activities, borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the issuance of secured and unsecured debt and equity securities, and proceeds received from the disposition of certain properties.



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To help investors better understand the key differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership, certain information for Vornado and the Operating Partnership in this report has been separated, as set forth below:
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited), which includes the following specific disclosures for Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.:
Note 12. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests/Redeemable Partnership Units
Note 13. Shareholders' Equity/Partners' Capital
Note 20. Income Per Share/Income Per Class A Unit
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes information specific to each entity, where applicable.

This report also includes separate Part I, Item 4. Controls and Procedures sections and separate Exhibits 31 and 32 certifications for each of Vornado and the Operating Partnership in order to establish that the requisite certifications have been made and that Vornado and the Operating Partnership are compliant with Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.


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PART I.
Financial Information:
 
Page Number
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Statements of Vornado Realty L.P.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II.
Other Information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)


(Amounts in thousands, except unit, share, and per share amounts)
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
ASSETS
 
 
 
Real estate, at cost:
 
 
 
Land
$
3,175,830

 
$
3,143,648

Buildings and improvements
9,969,190

 
9,898,605

Development costs and construction in progress
1,797,301

 
1,615,101

Leasehold improvements and equipment
105,625

 
98,941

Total
15,047,946

 
14,756,295

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(3,035,523
)
 
(2,885,283
)
Real estate, net
12,012,423

 
11,871,012

Cash and cash equivalents
1,090,791

 
1,817,655

Restricted cash
121,168

 
97,157

Marketable securities
165,650

 
182,752

Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,891 and $5,526
65,773

 
58,700

Investments in partially owned entities
959,801

 
1,056,829

Real estate fund investments
373,039

 
354,804

Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $1,798 and $954
936,614

 
926,711

Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $198,100 and $191,827
443,859

 
403,492

Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $163,406 and $150,837
146,370

 
159,260

Assets related to discontinued operations
52

 
1,357

Other assets
550,543

 
468,205

 
$
16,866,083

 
$
17,397,934

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Mortgages payable, net
$
8,108,618

 
$
8,137,139

Senior unsecured notes, net
843,417

 
843,614

Unsecured term loan, net
749,494

 
748,734

Unsecured revolving credit facilities
80,000

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
394,079

 
415,794

Deferred revenue
187,934

 
227,069

Deferred compensation plan
100,368

 
109,177

Liabilities related to discontinued operations
214

 
3,620

Preferred shares redeemed on January 4 and 11, 2018

 
455,514

Other liabilities
520,331

 
464,635

Total liabilities
10,984,455

 
11,405,296

Commitments and contingencies

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests:
 
 
 
Class A units - 12,616,515 and 12,528,899 units outstanding
932,613

 
979,509

Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 177,101 units outstanding
5,428

 
5,428

Total redeemable noncontrolling interests
938,041

 
984,937

Vornado's shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred shares of beneficial interest: no par value per share; authorized 110,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 36,799,573 shares
891,325

 
891,988

Common shares of beneficial interest: $0.04 par value per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 190,237,957 and 189,983,858 shares
7,587

 
7,577

Additional capital
7,555,993

 
7,492,658

Earnings less than distributions
(4,206,381
)
 
(4,183,253
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
33,351

 
128,682

Total Vornado shareholders' equity
4,281,875

 
4,337,652

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
661,712

 
670,049

Total equity
4,943,587

 
5,007,701

 
$
16,866,083

 
$
17,397,934


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property rentals
$
444,595

 
$
428,643

 
$
884,705

 
$
843,535

Tenant expense reimbursements
58,312

 
51,657

 
118,622

 
110,690

Fee and other income
38,911

 
30,787

 
74,928

 
64,920

Total revenues
541,818

 
511,087

 
1,078,255

 
1,019,145

EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating
235,981

 
215,700

 
473,583

 
436,359

Depreciation and amortization
111,846

 
105,123

 
220,532

 
210,251

General and administrative
34,427

 
35,405

 
76,960

 
81,580

Expense from deferred compensation plan liability
2,077

 
789

 
1,673

 
3,258

Transaction related costs and other
1,017

 
260

 
14,173

 
1,012

Total expenses
385,348

 
357,277

 
786,921

 
732,460

Operating income
156,470

 
153,810

 
291,334

 
286,685

Income (loss) from partially owned entities
8,757

 
46,021

 
(1,147
)
 
47,379

(Loss) income from real estate fund investments
(28,976
)
 
4,391

 
(37,783
)
 
4,659

Interest and other investment income, net
30,892

 
8,541

 
6,508

 
15,236

Income from deferred compensation plan assets
2,077

 
789

 
1,673

 
3,258

Interest and debt expense
(87,657
)
 
(84,789
)
 
(175,823
)
 
(167,513
)
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
23,559

 

 
23,559

 
501

Income before income taxes
105,122

 
128,763

 
108,321

 
190,205

Income tax (expense) benefit
(467
)
 
610

 
(3,021
)
 
(2,303
)
Income from continuing operations
104,655

 
129,373

 
105,300

 
187,902

Income from discontinued operations
683

 
18,111

 
320

 
33,429

Net income
105,338

 
147,484

 
105,620

 
221,331

Less net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated subsidiaries
26,175

 
(7,677
)
 
34,449

 
(14,414
)
Operating Partnership
(7,445
)
 
(7,706
)
 
(6,321
)
 
(10,935
)
Net income attributable to Vornado
124,068

 
132,101

 
133,748

 
195,982

Preferred share dividends
(12,534
)
 
(16,129
)
 
(25,569
)
 
(32,258
)
Preferred share issuance costs

 

 
(14,486
)
 

NET INCOME attributable to common shareholders
$
111,534

 
$
115,972

 
$
93,693

 
$
163,724

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.59

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.70

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.16

Net income per common share
$
0.59

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.86

Weighted average shares outstanding
190,200

 
189,395

 
190,141

 
189,304

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.58

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.70

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.16

Net income per common share
$
0.58

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.86

Weighted average shares outstanding
191,168

 
190,444

 
191,190

 
190,674

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE
$
0.63

 
$
0.71

 
$
1.26

 
$
1.42


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
$
105,338

 
$
147,484

 
$
105,620

 
$
221,331

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (reduction) in value of interest rate swaps and other
2,908

 
(1,204
)
 
13,166

 
4,638

Pro rata share of other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
390

 
(980
)
 
736

 
(1,031
)
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities

 
(1,206
)
 

 
(16,215
)
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of a nonconsolidated subsidiary

 

 

 
9,268

Comprehensive income
108,636

 
144,094

 
119,522

 
217,991

Less comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
18,525

 
(15,173
)
 
27,269

 
(25,142
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado
$
127,161

 
$
128,921

 
$
146,791

 
$
192,849


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
 
Preferred Shares
 
Common Shares
 
Additional Capital
 
Earnings Less Than Distributions
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
 
Total Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2017
 
36,800

 
$
891,988

 
189,984

 
$
7,577

 
$
7,492,658

 
$
(4,183,253
)
 
$
128,682

 
$
670,049

 
$
5,007,701

Cumulative effect of accounting change (see Note 3)
 

 

 

 

 

 
122,893

 
(108,374
)
 

 
14,519

Net income attributable to Vornado
 

 

 

 

 

 
133,748

 

 

 
133,748

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(34,449
)
 
(34,449
)
Dividends on common shares
 

 

 

 

 

 
(239,594
)
 

 

 
(239,594
)
Dividends on preferred shares
 

 

 

 

 

 
(25,569
)
 

 

 
(25,569
)
Preferred share issuance costs
 

 

 

 

 

 
(14,486
)
 

 

 
(14,486
)
Common shares issued:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value
 

 

 
176

 
7

 
12,239

 

 

 

 
12,246

Under employees' share option plan
 

 

 
61

 
3

 
3,783

 

 

 

 
3,786

Under dividend reinvestment plan
 

 

 
10

 

 
685

 

 

 

 
685

Contributions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 


Real estate fund investments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
45,347

 
45,347

Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
14,211

 
14,211

Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Real estate fund investments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(10,246
)
 
(10,246
)
Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(23,201
)
 
(23,201
)
Preferred share issuance
 

 
(663
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(663
)
Deferred compensation shares and options
 

 

 
7

 

 
585

 
(121
)
 

 

 
464

Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
736

 

 
736

Increase in value of interest rate swaps
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
13,166

 

 
13,166

Unearned 2015 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration
 

 

 

 

 
9,046

 

 

 

 
9,046

Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
 

 

 

 

 
36,450

 

 

 

 
36,450

Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(859
)
 

 
(859
)
Other
 

 

 

 

 
547

 
1

 

 
1

 
549

Balance, June 30, 2018
 
36,800

 
$
891,325

 
190,238

 
$
7,587

 
$
7,555,993

 
$
(4,206,381
)
 
$
33,351

 
$
661,712

 
$
4,943,587



See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
 
Preferred Shares
 
Common Shares
 
Additional
Capital
 
Earnings
Less Than
Distributions
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Non-
controlling
Interests in
Consolidated
Subsidiaries
 
Total
Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2016
 
42,825

 
$
1,038,055

 
189,101

 
$
7,542

 
$
7,153,332

 
$
(1,419,382
)
 
$
118,972

 
$
719,977

 
$
7,618,496

Net income attributable to Vornado
 

 

 

 

 

 
195,982

 

 

 
195,982

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
14,414

 
14,414

Dividends on common shares
 

 

 

 

 

 
(268,817
)
 

 

 
(268,817
)
Dividends on preferred shares
 

 

 

 

 

 
(32,258
)
 

 

 
(32,258
)
Common shares issued:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value
 

 

 
249

 
10

 
25,552

 

 

 

 
25,562

Under employees' share option plan
 

 

 
103

 
4

 
8,842

 

 

 

 
8,846

Under dividend reinvestment plan
 

 

 
8

 

 
780

 

 

 

 
780

Contributions
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
991

 
991

Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate fund investments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(6,200
)
 
(6,200
)
Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,339
)
 
(1,339
)
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares
 
(2
)
 
(44
)
 
2

 

 
44

 

 

 

 

Deferred compensation shares and options
 

 

 
2

 

 
1,076

 
(285
)
 

 

 
791

Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(16,215
)
 

 
(16,215
)
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified related to a nonconsolidated subsidiary
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
9,268

 

 
9,268

Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,031
)
 

 
(1,031
)
Increase in value of interest rate swaps
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
4,636

 

 
4,636

Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
 

 

 

 

 
90,208

 

 

 

 
90,208

Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
207

 

 
207

Other
 

 

 

 

 

 
(46
)
 
2

 
(47
)
 
(91
)
Balance, June 30, 2017
 
42,823

 
$
1,038,011

 
189,465

 
$
7,556

 
$
7,279,834

 
$
(1,524,806
)
 
$
115,839

 
$
727,796

 
$
7,644,230


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
9

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
105,620

 
$
221,331

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs)
233,748

 
289,898

Distributions of income from partially owned entities
45,999

 
44,778

Net realized and unrealized losses on real estate fund investments
30,426

 
6,201

Other non-cash adjustments
24,320

 
30,070

Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
(23,559
)
 
(501
)
Amortization of below-market leases, net
(21,107
)
 
(24,391
)
Return of capital from real estate fund investments
20,291

 

Decrease in fair value of marketable securities
17,102

 

Straight-lining of rents
(10,122
)
 
(28,581
)
Equity in net loss (income) of partially owned entities
1,147

 
(47,721
)
Net gains on sale of real estate and other

 
(2,267
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Real estate fund investments
(68,950
)
 

Tenant and other receivables, net
(7,511
)
 
3,974

Prepaid assets
(19,092
)
 
(146,770
)
Other assets
(114,881
)
 
(5,606
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(11,036
)
 
(6,029
)
Other liabilities
38,865

 
(18,169
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
241,260

 
316,217

 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Development costs and construction in progress
(185,039
)
 
(191,073
)
Additions to real estate
(113,300
)
 
(139,611
)
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities
81,997

 
113,507

Acquisitions of real estate and other
(56,500
)
 
(11,841
)
Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments
44,599

 
5,180

Investments in partially owned entities
(26,663
)
 
(27,720
)
Proceeds from repayments of mortgage loans receivable

 
29

Net cash used in investing activities
(254,906
)
 
(251,529
)


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
10

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Redemption of preferred shares
$
(470,000
)
 
$

Dividends paid on common shares
(239,594
)
 
(268,817
)
Proceeds from borrowings
189,042

 
226,929

Repayments of borrowings
(148,408
)
 
(13,971
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
59,558

 
991

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(49,338
)
 
(25,617
)
Dividends paid on preferred shares
(30,047
)
 
(32,258
)
Proceeds received from exercise of employee share options and other
4,471

 
9,626

Debt issuance costs
(3,289
)
 
(2,919
)
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs
(818
)
 

Repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other
(784
)
 
(285
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(689,207
)
 
(106,321
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(702,853
)
 
(41,633
)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
1,914,812

 
1,599,322

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
1,211,959

 
$
1,557,689

 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
$
1,817,655

 
$
1,501,027

Restricted cash at beginning of period
97,157

 
95,032

Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at beginning of period

 
3,263

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
$
1,914,812

 
$
1,599,322

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
1,090,791

 
$
1,471,303

Restricted cash at end of period
121,168

 
82,651

Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at end of period

 
3,735

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
1,211,959

 
$
1,557,689

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $28,558 and $20,050
$
155,875

 
$
175,718

Cash payments for income taxes
$
4,365

 
$
3,151

 
 
 
 
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
54,176

 
$
59,733

Write-off of fully depreciated assets
(38,117
)
 
(35,727
)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
36,450

 
90,208

Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities

 
(16,215
)


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
11

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)


(Amounts in thousands, except unit amounts)
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
ASSETS
 
 
 
Real estate, at cost:
 
 
 
Land
$
3,175,830

 
$
3,143,648

Buildings and improvements
9,969,190

 
9,898,605

Development costs and construction in progress
1,797,301

 
1,615,101

Leasehold improvements and equipment
105,625

 
98,941

Total
15,047,946

 
14,756,295

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(3,035,523
)
 
(2,885,283
)
Real estate, net
12,012,423

 
11,871,012

Cash and cash equivalents
1,090,791

 
1,817,655

Restricted cash
121,168

 
97,157

Marketable securities
165,650

 
182,752

Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,891 and $5,526
65,773

 
58,700

Investments in partially owned entities
959,801

 
1,056,829

Real estate fund investments
373,039

 
354,804

Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $1,798 and $954
936,614

 
926,711

Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $198,100 and $191,827
443,859

 
403,492

Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $163,406 and $150,837
146,370

 
159,260

Assets related to discontinued operations
52

 
1,357

Other assets
550,543

 
468,205

 
$
16,866,083

 
$
17,397,934

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Mortgages payable, net
$
8,108,618

 
$
8,137,139

Senior unsecured notes, net
843,417

 
843,614

Unsecured term loan, net
749,494

 
748,734

Unsecured revolving credit facilities
80,000

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
394,079

 
415,794

Deferred revenue
187,934

 
227,069

Deferred compensation plan
100,368

 
109,177

Liabilities related to discontinued operations
214

 
3,620

Preferred units redeemed on January 4 and 11, 2018

 
455,514

Other liabilities
520,331

 
464,635

Total liabilities
10,984,455

 
11,405,296

Commitments and contingencies

 

Redeemable partnership units:
 
 
 
Class A units - 12,616,515 and 12,528,899 units outstanding
932,613

 
979,509

Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 177,101 units outstanding
5,428

 
5,428

Total redeemable partnership units
938,041

 
984,937

Equity:
 
 
 
Partners' capital
8,454,905

 
8,392,223

Earnings less than distributions
(4,206,381
)
 
(4,183,253
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
33,351

 
128,682

Total Vornado Realty L.P. equity
4,281,875

 
4,337,652

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
661,712

 
670,049

Total equity
4,943,587

 
5,007,701

 
$
16,866,083

 
$
17,397,934


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
12

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property rentals
$
444,595

 
$
428,643

 
$
884,705

 
$
843,535

Tenant expense reimbursements
58,312

 
51,657

 
118,622

 
110,690

Fee and other income
38,911

 
30,787

 
74,928

 
64,920

Total revenues
541,818

 
511,087

 
1,078,255

 
1,019,145

EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating
235,981

 
215,700

 
473,583

 
436,359

Depreciation and amortization
111,846

 
105,123

 
220,532

 
210,251

General and administrative
34,427

 
35,405

 
76,960

 
81,580

Expense from deferred compensation plan liability
2,077

 
789

 
1,673

 
3,258

Transaction related costs and other
1,017

 
260

 
14,173

 
1,012

Total expenses
385,348

 
357,277

 
786,921

 
732,460

Operating income
156,470

 
153,810

 
291,334

 
286,685

Income (loss) from partially owned entities
8,757

 
46,021

 
(1,147
)
 
47,379

(Loss) income from real estate fund investments
(28,976
)
 
4,391

 
(37,783
)
 
4,659

Interest and other investment income, net
30,892

 
8,541

 
6,508

 
15,236

Income from deferred compensation plan assets
2,077

 
789

 
1,673

 
3,258

Interest and debt expense
(87,657
)
 
(84,789
)
 
(175,823
)
 
(167,513
)
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
23,559

 

 
23,559

 
501

Income before income taxes
105,122

 
128,763

 
108,321

 
190,205

Income tax (expense) benefit
(467
)
 
610

 
(3,021
)
 
(2,303
)
Income from continuing operations
104,655

 
129,373

 
105,300

 
187,902

Income from discontinued operations
683

 
18,111

 
320

 
33,429

Net income
105,338

 
147,484

 
105,620

 
221,331

Less net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
26,175

 
(7,677
)
 
34,449

 
(14,414
)
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.
131,513

 
139,807

 
140,069

 
206,917

Preferred unit distributions
(12,582
)
 
(16,177
)
 
(25,666
)
 
(32,355
)
Preferred unit issuance costs

 

 
(14,486
)
 

NET INCOME attributable to Class A unitholders
$
118,931

 
$
123,630

 
$
99,917

 
$
174,562

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.58

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.69

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.17

Net income per Class A unit
$
0.58

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.86

Weighted average units outstanding
202,064

 
201,127

 
201,997

 
200,987

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.58

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.69

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.16

Net income per Class A unit
$
0.58

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.85

Weighted average units outstanding
203,354

 
202,623

 
203,266

 
202,617

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISTRIBUTIONS PER CLASS A UNIT
$
0.63

 
$
0.71

 
$
1.26

 
$
1.42


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
13

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
$
105,338

 
$
147,484

 
$
105,620

 
$
221,331

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (reduction) in value of interest rate swaps and other
2,908

 
(1,204
)
 
13,166

 
4,638

Pro rata share of other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
390

 
(980
)
 
736

 
(1,031
)
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities

 
(1,206
)
 

 
(16,215
)
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of a nonconsolidated subsidiary

 

 

 
9,268

Comprehensive income
108,636

 
144,094

 
119,522

 
217,991

Less comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
26,175

 
(7,677
)
 
34,449

 
(14,414
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.
$
134,811

 
$
136,417

 
$
153,971

 
$
203,577


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
14

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)


(Amounts in thousands)
 
Preferred Units
 
Class A Units
Owned by Vornado
 
Earnings
Less Than
Distributions
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Non-
controlling
Interests in
Consolidated
Subsidiaries
 
Total Equity
 
 
Units
 
Amount
 
Units
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2017
 
36,800

 
$
891,988

 
189,984

 
$
7,500,235

 
$
(4,183,253
)
 
$
128,682

 
$
670,049

 
$
5,007,701

Cumulative effect of accounting change (see Note 3)
 

 

 

 

 
122,893

 
(108,374
)
 

 
14,519

Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.
 

 

 

 

 
140,069

 

 

 
140,069

Net income attributable to redeemable partnership units
 

 

 

 

 
(6,321
)
 

 

 
(6,321
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(34,449
)
 
(34,449
)
Distributions to Vornado
 

 

 

 

 
(239,594
)
 

 

 
(239,594
)
Distributions to preferred unitholders
 

 

 

 

 
(25,569
)
 

 

 
(25,569
)
Preferred unit issuance costs
 

 

 

 

 
(14,486
)
 

 

 
(14,486
)
Class A Units issued to Vornado:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value
 

 

 
176

 
12,246

 

 

 

 
12,246

Under Vornado's employees' share option plan
 

 

 
61

 
3,786

 

 

 

 
3,786

Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan
 

 

 
10

 
685

 

 

 

 
685

Contributions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Real estate fund investments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
45,347

 
45,347

Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
14,211

 
14,211

Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Real estate fund investments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(10,246
)
 
(10,246
)
Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(23,201
)
 
(23,201
)
Preferred unit issuance
 

 
(663
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(663
)
Deferred compensation units and options
 

 

 
7

 
585

 
(121
)
 

 

 
464

Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 
736

 

 
736

Increase in value of interest rate swaps
 

 

 

 

 

 
13,166

 

 
13,166

Unearned 2015 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration
 

 

 

 
9,046

 

 

 

 
9,046

Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
 

 

 

 
36,450

 

 

 

 
36,450

Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments
 

 

 

 

 

 
(859
)
 

 
(859
)
Other
 

 

 

 
547

 
1

 

 
1

 
549

Balance, June 30, 2018
 
36,800

 
$
891,325

 
190,238

 
$
7,563,580

 
$
(4,206,381
)

$
33,351


$
661,712

 
$
4,943,587






See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
15

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)


(Amounts in thousands)
 
Preferred Units
 
Class A Units
Owned by Vornado
 
Earnings
Less Than
Distributions
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Non-
controlling
Interests in
Consolidated
Subsidiaries
 
Total
Equity
 
 
Units
 
Amount
 
Units
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2016
 
42,825

 
$
1,038,055

 
189,101

 
$
7,160,874

 
$
(1,419,382
)
 
$
118,972

 
$
719,977

 
$
7,618,496

Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.
 

 

 

 

 
206,917

 

 

 
206,917

Net income attributable to redeemable partnership units
 

 

 

 

 
(10,935
)
 

 

 
(10,935
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
14,414

 
14,414

Distributions to Vornado
 

 

 

 

 
(268,817
)
 

 

 
(268,817
)
Distributions to preferred unitholders
 

 

 

 

 
(32,258
)
 

 

 
(32,258
)
Class A Units issued to Vornado:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value
 

 

 
249

 
25,562

 

 

 

 
25,562

Under Vornado's employees' share option plan
 

 

 
103

 
8,846

 

 

 

 
8,846

Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan
 

 

 
8

 
780

 

 

 

 
780

Contributions
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
991

 
991

Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Real estate fund investments
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(6,200
)
 
(6,200
)
Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,339
)
 
(1,339
)
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units
 
(2
)
 
(44
)
 
2

 
44

 

 

 

 

Deferred compensation units and options
 

 

 
2

 
1,076

 
(285
)
 

 

 
791

Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities
 

 

 

 

 

 
(16,215
)
 

 
(16,215
)
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified related to a nonconsolidated subsidiary
 

 

 

 

 

 
9,268

 

 
9,268

Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,031
)
 

 
(1,031
)
Increase in value of interest rate swaps
 

 

 

 

 

 
4,636

 

 
4,636

Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
 

 

 

 
90,208

 

 

 

 
90,208

Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments
 

 

 

 

 

 
207

 

 
207

Other
 

 

 

 

 
(46
)
 
2

 
(47
)
 
(91
)
Balance, June 30, 2017
 
42,823

 
$
1,038,011

 
189,465

 
$
7,287,390

 
$
(1,524,806
)
 
$
115,839

 
$
727,796

 
$
7,644,230


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
16

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
105,620

 
$
221,331

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs)
233,748

 
289,898

Distributions of income from partially owned entities
45,999

 
44,778

Net realized and unrealized losses on real estate fund investments
30,426

 
6,201

Other non-cash adjustments
24,320

 
30,070

Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
(23,559
)
 
(501
)
Amortization of below-market leases, net
(21,107
)
 
(24,391
)
Return of capital from real estate fund investments
20,291

 

Decrease in fair value of marketable securities
17,102

 

Straight-lining of rents
(10,122
)
 
(28,581
)
Equity in net loss (income) of partially owned entities
1,147

 
(47,721
)
Net gains on sale of real estate and other

 
(2,267
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Real estate fund investments
(68,950
)
 

Tenant and other receivables, net
(7,511
)
 
3,974

Prepaid assets
(19,092
)
 
(146,770
)
Other assets
(114,881
)
 
(5,606
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(11,036
)
 
(6,029
)
Other liabilities
38,865

 
(18,169
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
241,260

 
316,217

 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Development costs and construction in progress
(185,039
)
 
(191,073
)
Additions to real estate
(113,300
)
 
(139,611
)
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities
81,997

 
113,507

Acquisitions of real estate and other
(56,500
)
 
(11,841
)
Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments
44,599

 
5,180

Investments in partially owned entities
(26,663
)
 
(27,720
)
Proceeds from repayments of mortgage loans receivable

 
29

Net cash used in investing activities
(254,906
)
 
(251,529
)


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
17

VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Redemption of preferred units
$
(470,000
)
 
$

Distributions to Vornado
(239,594
)
 
(268,817
)
Proceeds from borrowings
189,042

 
226,929

Repayments of borrowings
(148,408
)
 
(13,971
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
59,558

 
991

Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(49,338
)
 
(25,617
)
Distributions to preferred unitholders
(30,047
)
 
(32,258
)
Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other
4,471

 
9,626

Debt issuance costs
(3,289
)
 
(2,919
)
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs
(818
)
 

Repurchase of Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other
(784
)
 
(285
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(689,207
)
 
(106,321
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(702,853
)
 
(41,633
)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
1,914,812

 
1,599,322

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
1,211,959

 
$
1,557,689

 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
$
1,817,655

 
$
1,501,027

Restricted cash at beginning of period
97,157

 
95,032

Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at beginning of period

 
3,263

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
$
1,914,812

 
$
1,599,322

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
1,090,791

 
$
1,471,303

Restricted cash at end of period
121,168

 
82,651

Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at end of period

 
3,735

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
1,211,959

 
$
1,557,689

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $28,558 and $20,050
$
155,875

 
$
175,718

Cash payments for income taxes
$
4,365

 
$
3,151

 
 
 
 
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
54,176

 
$
59,733

Write-off of fully depreciated assets
(38,117
)
 
(35,727
)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
36,450

 
90,208

Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities

 
(16,215
)


See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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1.
Organization

Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). Vornado is the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 93.5% of the common limited partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2018. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those entities/subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.

2.
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of Vornado and the Operating Partnership and their consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company amounts have been eliminated. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, as filed with the SEC.

We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified in order to conform to the current period presentation. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, an expense of $789,000 and $3,258,000, respectively, related to the mark-to-market of our deferred compensation plan liability was reclassified from "general and administrative expenses" to "expense from deferred compensation plan liability" and income of $789,000 and $3,258,000, respectively, related to the mark-to-market of our deferred compensation plan assets was reclassified from "interest and other investment income, net" to "income from deferred compensation plan assets" on our consolidated statements of income. In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2017, an expense of $1,062,000 related to New York City Unincorporated Business Tax was reclassified from "general and administrative expenses" to "income tax (expense) benefit" on our consolidated statements of income.

3.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an update (“ASU 2014-09”) establishing Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). ASU 2014-09, as amended by subsequent ASUs on the topic, establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. This standard, which is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2017, requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method applied to all existing contracts not yet completed as of January 1, 2018 and recorded a $14,519,000 cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning accumulated deficit. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on our financial statements (see Note 4 - Revenue Recognition).


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3.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued

In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-01”) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities to ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments.  ASU 2016-01 amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We adopted this update effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. While the adoption of this update requires us to continue to measure "marketable securities" at fair value on each reporting date, the changes in fair value will be recognized in current period earnings as opposed to "other comprehensive income (loss)." As a result, on January 1, 2018 we recorded a decrease to beginning accumulated deficit of $111,225,000 to recognize the unrealized gains previously recorded in "accumulated other comprehensive income" on our consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent changes in the fair value of our marketable securities will be recorded to "interest and other investment income, net" on our consolidated statements of income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a $15,884,000 increase and $17,102,000 decrease, respectively, in the fair value of our marketable securities which is included in "interest and other investment income, net" on our consolidated statements of income.

In February 2016, the FASB issued an update ("ASU 2016-02") establishing ASC Topic 842, Leases, as amended by subsequent ASUs on the topic, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase. Lessees are required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. Lessees will recognize expense based on the effective interest method for finance leases or on a straight-line basis for operating leases. The accounting applied by the lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under the existing lease standard. We are currently evaluating the overall impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements and believe that the standard will more significantly impact the accounting for leases in which we are a lessee. We have a number of ground leases for which we will be required to record a right-of-use asset and lease liability equal to the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments, and will continue to recognize expense on a straight-line basis upon adoption of this standard. Under ASU 2016-02, initial direct costs for both lessees and lessors would include only those costs that are incremental to the arrangement and would not have been incurred if the lease had not been obtained. As a result, we will no longer be able to capitalize internal leasing costs and instead will be required to expense these costs as incurred. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, we capitalized internal leasing costs of $1,358,000 and $2,706,000, and $1,241,000 and $2,214,000 respectively, excluding our former Washington, DC segment which was spun-off on July 17, 2017. ASU 2016-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We will adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach and will elect to use the practical expedients provided by this standard.

In February 2017, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2017-05”) Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets to ASC Subtopic 610-20, Other Income-Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets. ASU 2017-05 clarifies the scope of recently established guidance on nonfinancial asset derecognition, as well as the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. This update conforms the derecognition guidance on nonfinancial assets with the model for transactions in ASC 606. ASU 2017-05 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We adopted this update on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach applied to all contracts not yet completed. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2017-09”) Scope of Modification Accounting to ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). ASU 2017-09 provides guidance about which changes to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in ASC 718. ASU 2017-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this update on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2017, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2017-12”) Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities to ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). ASU 2017-12 amends the hedge accounting recognition and presentation requirements in ASC 815. The update is intended to more closely align hedge accounting with companies’ risk management strategies, simplify the application of hedge accounting and increase transparency as to the scope and results of hedge programs. ASU 2017-12 requires subsequent changes in fair value of a hedging instrument that has been designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge to be recognized as a component of "other comprehensive income (loss)." ASU 2017-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We early adopted ASU 2017-12 on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


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4.
Revenue Recognition

On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC 606 which establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. This standard requires us to recognize for certain of our revenue sources the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we are entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method applied to all existing contracts not yet completed as of January 1, 2018 and recorded a $14,519,000 cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning accumulated deficit. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Our revenues primarily consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, and fee and other income. We operate in two reportable segments: New York and Other, with a significant portion of our revenues included in the "New York" segment. We have the following revenue sources and revenue recognition policies:

Base rent is revenue arising from tenant leases. These rents are recognized over the non-cancelable term of the related leases on a straight-line basis which includes the effects of rent steps and rent abatements. We commence rental revenue recognition when the tenant takes possession of the leased space and the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use. In addition, in circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Hotel revenue arising from the operation of Hotel Pennsylvania consists of rooms revenue, food and beverage revenue, and banquet revenue. Room revenue is recognized when rooms are occupied. Food and beverage and banquet revenue are recognized when the services have been transferred.

Trade shows revenue arising from the operation of trade shows is primarily booth rentals. This revenue is recognized upon the occurrence of the trade shows.

Operating expense reimbursements is revenue arising from tenant leases which provide for the recovery of all or a portion of the operating expenses and real estate taxes of the common areas of our properties. Revenue is recognized in the same period as the related expenses are incurred.

Tenant services is revenue arising from sub-metered electric, elevator, trash removal and other services provided to tenants at their request. This revenue is recognized as the services are transferred.

Fee and other income includes management, leasing and other revenue arising from contractual agreements with third parties or with partially owned entities, and includes Building Maintenance Service ("BMS") cleaning, engineering and security services. This revenue is recognized as the services are transferred. Fee and other income also includes lease termination fee income which is recognized immediately if a tenant vacates or is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shortened remaining lease term.









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4.
Revenue Recognition - continued

Below is a summary of our revenues by segment. Base rent, operating expense reimbursements and lease terminations represent revenues from leases and are recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 840, Leases. Revenues from Hotel Pennsylvania, trade shows, tenant services, BMS cleaning fees, management and leasing fees and other income represent revenues recognized in accordance with ASC 606. Additional financial information related to these reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 is set forth in Note 22 - Segment Information.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Base rent
$
405,927

 
$
343,084

 
$
62,843

 
$
393,116

 
$
334,476

 
$
58,640

Hotel Pennsylvania
27,082

 
27,082

 

 
24,986

 
24,986

 

Trade shows
11,586

 

 
11,586

 
10,541

 

 
10,541

Property rentals
444,595

 
370,166

 
74,429

 
428,643

 
359,462

 
69,181

Operating expense reimbursements
44,784

 
40,356

 
4,428

 
39,014

 
35,510

 
3,504

Tenant services
13,528

 
10,394

 
3,134

 
12,643

 
10,031

 
2,612

Tenant expense reimbursements
58,312

 
50,750

 
7,562

 
51,657

 
45,541

 
6,116

BMS cleaning fees
30,867

 
33,407

 
(2,540
)
 
24,425

 
26,617

 
(2,192
)
Management and leasing fees
2,707

 
2,464

 
243

 
2,777

 
2,465

 
312

Lease termination fees
804

 
400

 
404

 
1,106

 
1,062

 
44

Other income
4,533

 
1,365

 
3,168

 
2,479

 
1,715

 
764

Fee and other income
38,911

 
37,636

 
1,275

 
30,787

 
31,859

 
(1,072
)
Total consolidated revenues
$
541,818

 
$
458,552

 
$
83,266

 
$
511,087

 
$
436,862

 
$
74,225



(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Base rent
$
812,490

 
$
687,758

 
$
124,732

 
$
776,956

 
$
660,157

 
$
116,799

Hotel Pennsylvania
41,754

 
41,754

 

 
37,627

 
37,627

 

Trade shows
30,461

 

 
30,461

 
28,952

 

 
28,952

Property rentals
884,705

 
729,512

 
155,193

 
843,535

 
697,784

 
145,751

Operating expense reimbursements
92,652

 
85,082

 
7,570

 
85,389

 
78,466

 
6,923

Tenant services
25,970

 
20,158

 
5,812

 
25,301

 
20,614

 
4,687

Tenant expense reimbursements
118,622

 
105,240

 
13,382

 
110,690

 
99,080

 
11,610

BMS cleaning fees
59,222

 
63,560

 
(4,338
)
 
49,496

 
52,740

 
(3,244
)
Management and leasing fees
5,471

 
4,945

 
526

 
5,052

 
4,492

 
560

Lease termination fees
1,149

 
708

 
441

 
4,956

 
4,789

 
167

Other income
9,086

 
3,071

 
6,015

 
5,416

 
4,216

 
1,200

Fee and other income
74,928

 
72,284

 
2,644

 
64,920

 
66,237

 
(1,317
)
Total consolidated revenues
$
1,078,255

 
$
907,036

 
$
171,219

 
$
1,019,145

 
$
863,101

 
$
156,044




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5.
Acquisition

On February 9, 2018, we acquired 537 West 26th Street, a 14,000 square foot commercial property adjacent to our 260 Eleventh Avenue office property and 55,000 square feet of additional zoning air rights, for $44,000,000.

6.
Real Estate Fund Investments
.
We are the general partner and investment manager of Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) and own a 25.0% interest in the Fund, which had an initial eight-year term ending February 2019. On January 29, 2018, the Fund's term was extended to February 2023. The Fund's three-year investment period ended in July 2013. The Fund is accounted for under ASC Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies (“ASC 946”) and its investments are reported on its balance sheet at fair value, with changes in value each period recognized in earnings. We consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

We are also the general partner and investment manager of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Joint Venture (the “Crowne Plaza Joint Venture”) and own a 57.1% interest in the joint venture which owns the 24.7% interest in the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel not owned by the Fund. The Crowne Plaza Joint Venture is also accounted for under ASC 946 and we consolidate the accounts of the joint venture into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

On January 17, 2018, the Fund completed the sale of the retail condominium at 11 East 68th Street, a property located on Madison Avenue and 68th Street, for $82,000,000. From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $46,259,000 net gain.

In March 2011, a joint venture (the "Joint Venture") owned 64.7% by the Fund, 30.3% by Vornado and 5.0% by a third party, acquired One Park Avenue for $394,000,000. In connection with the acquisition, the Joint Venture paid $3,000,000 of New York City real property transfer tax (the "Transfer Tax") and filed a Real Property Tax Return ("RPTR") with the New York City Department of Finance (the "Department of Finance"). The RPTR was audited by the Department of Finance in 2014 and an increased Transfer Tax was assessed. The Joint Venture appealed the increased Transfer Tax assessment and the Joint Venture's appeal was upheld by a New York City Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ") in January 2017. The Department of Finance appealed the ALJ's decision and on February 16, 2018 the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal (the "Tax Tribunal") reversed the ALJ's decision and assessed $9,491,000 of additional Transfer Tax and $6,764,000 of interest. As a result of the Tax Tribunal's decision, we recorded an expense of $15,608,000, before noncontrolling interests, during the first quarter of 2018, which was subsequently paid on April 5, 2018, in order to permit us to appeal the Tax Tribunal's decision and stop the accrual of interest, of which $10,630,000 is included in "(loss) income from real estate fund investments" and $4,978,000 is included in "income (loss) from partially owned entities" (see Note 8 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities) on our consolidated statements of income. We are appealing the Tax Tribunal's decision.

On April 19, 2018, the joint venture between the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture completed a $255,000,000 refinancing of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel. The interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 3.51% (5.56% at June 30, 2018) and matures in May 2020 with three one-year extension options. In connection therewith, the joint venture purchased an interest rate cap that caps LIBOR at a rate of 4.00%. The Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel was previously encumbered by a $310,000,000 interest-only mortgage at LIBOR plus 2.80%, which was scheduled to mature in December 2018.

As of June 30, 2018, we had four real estate fund investments through the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture with an aggregate fair value of $373,039,000, or $47,475,000 in excess of cost, and had remaining unfunded commitments of $50,494,000, of which our share was $16,119,000. At December 31, 2017, we had five real estate fund investments with an aggregate fair value of $354,804,000.


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6.
Real Estate Fund Investments - continued

Below is a summary of income (loss) from the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net investment income
$
539

 
$
3,646

 
$
3,273

 
$
10,860

Net unrealized (loss) gain on held investments
(29,513
)
 
745

 
(29,513
)
 
(6,442
)
Net realized (loss) gain on exited investments
(2
)
 

 
(913
)
 
241

Transfer Tax

 

 
(10,630
)
 

(Loss) income from real estate fund investments
(28,976
)
 
4,391

 
(37,783
)
 
4,659

Less loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
29,527

 
(4,695
)
 
34,896

 
(8,198
)
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments attributable to the Operating Partnership (six months ended June 30, 2018 includes $4,252 of loss related to One Park Avenue potential additional transfer taxes and reduction in carried interest) (1)
551

 
(304
)
 
(2,887
)
 
(3,539
)
Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
(34
)
 
19

 
178

 
221

Income (loss) from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado
$
517

 
$
(285
)
 
$
(2,709
)
 
$
(3,318
)
____________________
(1)
Excludes management and leasing fees of $1,104 and $1,381 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $1,906 and $2,381 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.

7.
Marketable Securities

Our portfolio of marketable securities is comprised of equity securities that are presented on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value.  On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-01, which requires changes in the fair value of our marketable securities to be recorded in current period earnings. Previously, changes in the fair value of marketable securities were recognized in "accumulated other comprehensive income" on our consolidated balance sheets. As a result, on January 1, 2018 we recorded a decrease to beginning accumulated deficit of $111,225,000 to recognize the unrealized gains previously recorded in “accumulated other comprehensive income” on our consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent changes in the fair value of our marketable securities will be recorded to “interest and other investment income, net” on our consolidated statements of income.

Below is a summary of our marketable securities portfolio as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Fair Value at
 
Decrease in
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Fair Value (1)
Equity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Lexington Realty Trust
$
161,234

 
$
178,226

 
$
(16,992
)
Other
4,416

 
4,526

 
(110
)
 
$
165,650

 
$
182,752

 
$
(17,102
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
____________________
(1)
The decrease in fair value of our marketable securities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is included in "interest and other investment income, net" on our consolidated statements of income (see Note 18 - Interest and Other Investment Income, Net).





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8.
Investments in Partially Owned Entities

Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX)

As of June 30, 2018, we own 1,654,068 Alexander’s common shares, or approximately 32.4% of Alexander’s common equity. We manage, lease and develop Alexander’s properties pursuant to agreements which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable.

As of June 30, 2018, the market value (“fair value” pursuant to ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”)) of our investment in Alexander’s, based on Alexander’s June 29, 2018 quarter ended closing share price of $382.63, was $632,896,000, or $518,128,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2018, the carrying amount of our investment in Alexander’s, excluding amounts owed to us, exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of Alexander’s by approximately $39,140,000. The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of our purchase price for the Alexander’s common stock acquired over the book value of Alexander’s net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of Alexander’s assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Alexander’s net income. The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.

Alexander's paid $3,971,000 of Transfer Tax upon the November 2012 sale of its Kings Plaza Regional Shopping Center located in Brooklyn, New York. Alexander's accrued $23,797,000 of potential additional Transfer Tax and related interest based on the precedent established by the Tax Tribunal's decision regarding One Park Avenue (see Note 6 - Real Estate Fund Investments for details) during the first quarter of 2018 which was subsequently paid on April 5, 2018 in order to preserve Alexander's rights to continue litigation and stop accrual of interest, of which our 32.4% share is $7,708,000 and is included in "income (loss) from partially owned entities" on our consolidated statements of income.

Urban Edge Properties (“UE”) (NYSE: UE)

As of June 30, 2018, we own 5,717,184 UE operating partnership units, representing a 4.5% ownership interest in UE. We account for our investment in UE under the equity method and record our share of UE’s net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis. In 2018 and 2017, we provided UE with information technology support. UE is providing us with leasing and property management services for (i) certain small retail properties that we plan to sell, and (ii) our affiliate, Alexander’s, Rego Park retail assets. As of June 30, 2018, the fair value of our investment in UE, based on UE’s June 29, 2018 quarter ended closing share price of $22.87, was $130,752,000, or $86,792,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (“PREIT”) (NYSE: PEI)

As of June 30, 2018, we own 6,250,000 PREIT operating partnership units, representing an 8.0% interest in PREIT. We account for our investment in PREIT under the equity method and record our share of PREIT’s net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis.

As of June 30, 2018, the fair value of our investment in PREIT, based on PREIT’s June 29, 2018 quarter ended closing share price of $10.99, was $68,688,000 or $5,448,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2018, the carrying amount of our investment in PREIT exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of PREIT by approximately $33,782,000. The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of the fair value of the PREIT operating units received over our share of the book value of PREIT’s net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of PREIT’s assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in PREIT’s net loss. The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.


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8.
Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued

Independence Plaza

We have a 50.1% economic interest in a joint venture that owns Independence Plaza, a three-building 1,327 unit residential complex in the Tribeca submarket of Manhattan. The joint venture paid $1,730,000 of Transfer Tax upon its acquisition of the property in December 2012. The joint venture accrued $13,103,000 of potential additional Transfer Tax and related interest based on the precedent established by the Tax Tribunal's decision regarding One Park Avenue (see Note 6 - Real Estate Fund Investments for details) during the first quarter of 2018, which was subsequently paid on April 5, 2018, in order to preserve the joint venture's rights to continue litigation and stop accrual of interest. Because we consolidate the entity that incurred the potential additional Transfer Tax, $13,103,000 of expense is included in "transaction related costs and other" and $6,538,000 is allocated to "noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries" on our consolidated statements of income.

On June 11, 2018, the joint venture completed a $675,000,000 refinancing of Independence Plaza. The seven-year interest-only loan matures in July 2025 and has a fixed rate of 4.25%. Our share of net proceeds, after repayment of the existing 3.48% $550,000,000 mortgage and closing costs, was $55,618,000.

Toys "R" Us, Inc. ("Toys")

We own 32.5% of Toys. On September 18, 2017, Toys filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. In the second quarter of 2018, Toys liquidated the inventory of its U.S. stores and ceased operations. We carry our Toys investment at zero. Further, we do not hold any debt of Toys and do not guarantee any of Toys’ obligations. For income tax purposes, we carry our investment in Toys as of June 30, 2018 at approximately $420,000,000, which could result in a tax deduction in future periods.

666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium

On May 29, 2018, we entered into an agreement to sell our 49.5% interest in the 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium to our joint venture partner, the Kushner Companies. We will receive net proceeds of approximately $120,000,000 and the financial statement gain is estimated to be $134,000,000. The net tax gain will be approximately $244,000,000. We will continue to own all of 666 Fifth Avenue Retail Condominium encompassing the Uniqlo, Tissot and Hollister stores with 125 linear feet of frontage on Fifth Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Street.

Concurrently with the sale of our 49.5% interest, the existing $1.4 billion mortgage loan on the property will be repaid and we will receive net proceeds of approximately $58,000,000 for the participation we hold in the mortgage loan.

The contract of sale is conditional, is subject to customary closing conditions and is scheduled to close in the third quarter of 2018. There can be no assurance that this transaction will be completed.




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8.
Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued

Below is a schedule summarizing our investments in partially owned entities.
(Amounts in thousands)
Percentage Ownership at
June 30, 2018
 
Balance as of
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partially owned office buildings/land(1)
Various
 
$
503,240

 
$
504,393

 
Alexander’s
32.4%
 
114,768

 
126,400

 
PREIT
8.0%
 
63,240

 
66,572

 
UE
4.5%
 
43,960

 
46,152

 
Other investments(2)
Various
 
234,593

 
313,312

 
 
 
 
$
959,801

 
$
1,056,829

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
330 Madison Avenue(3)
25.0%
 
$
(56,463
)
 
$
(53,999
)
 
7 West 34th Street (4)
53.0%
 
(49,363
)
 
(47,369
)
 
 
 
 
$
(105,826
)
 
$
(101,368
)
____________________
(1)
Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue, 61 Ninth Avenue and others.
(2)
Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Moynihan Office Building, 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium and others.
(3)
Our negative basis resulted from a refinancing distribution and is included in "other liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheets.
(4)
Our negative basis resulted from a deferred gain from the sale of a 47.0% ownership interest in the property on May 27, 2016 and is included in "other liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheets.

Below is a schedule of net income (loss) from partially owned entities.
(Amounts in thousands)
Percentage
Ownership at
June 30, 2018
 
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Our share of net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alexander's (see page 25 for details):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in net income(1)
32.4%
 
$
6,146

 
$
6,690

 
$
2,937

 
$
13,582

 
Management, leasing and development fees
 
 
1,021

 
1,507

 
2,229

 
3,016

 
 
 
 
7,167

 
8,197

 
5,166

 
16,598

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partially owned office buildings(2)
Various
 
2,002

 
236

 
(2,281
)
 
1,046

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UE (see page 25 for details):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in net income(3)
4.5%
 
1,038

 
18,794

 
321

 
19,885

 
Management, leasing and development fees
 
 
74

 
209

 
150

 
418

 
 
 
 
1,112

 
19,003

 
471

 
20,303

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PREIT (see page 25 for details):
8.0%
 
(1,068
)
 
(902
)
 
(1,497
)
 
(3,732
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other investments(4)
Various
 
(456
)
 
19,487

 
(3,006
)
 
13,164

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,757

 
$
46,021

 
$
(1,147
)
 
$
47,379

____________________
(1)
The six month period ended June 30, 2018 includes our $7,708 share of Alexander's potential additional Transfer Tax.
(2)
Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue and others. The six month period ended June 30, 2018 includes our $4,978 share of potential additional Transfer Tax related to the March 2011 acquisition of One Park Avenue (see Note 6 - Real Estate Fund Investments).
(3)
2017 includes a $15,900 net gain resulting from UE operating partnership unit issuances.
(4)
Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium and others. In the second quarter of 2017, we recognized $26,687 of net gains, comprised of $15,314 representing our share of a net gain on the sale of Suffolk Downs and $11,373 representing the net gain on repayment of our debt investments in Suffolk Downs JV.


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9.
Dispositions

New York

On June 21, 2018, we completed the $45,000,000 sale of 27 Washington Square North, which resulted in a net gain of $23,559,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. We acquired the property in December 2015 for $20,000,000.

Discontinued Operations

We have reclassified the revenues and expenses of our former Washington, DC segment which was spun off on July 17, 2017 and other related retail assets that were sold or are currently held for sale to "income from discontinued operations" and the related assets and liabilities to "assets related to discontinued operations" and "liabilities related to discontinued operations" for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements. The tables below set forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and their combined results of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

(Amounts in thousands)
Balance as of
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Assets related to discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Other assets
$
52

 
$
1,357

 
 
 
 
Liabilities related to discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Other liabilities
$
214

 
$
3,620


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Income from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
339

 
$
118,939

 
$
693

 
$
235,222

Total expenses
274

 
94,510

 
991

 
190,222

 
65

 
24,429

 
(298
)
 
45,000

Additional net gains on sale of real estate
618

 

 
618

 
2,267

JBG SMITH Properties spin-off transaction costs

 
(6,211
)
 

 
(13,464
)
Income from partially-owned entities

 
255

 

 
342

Pretax income from discontinued operations
683

 
18,473

 
320

 
34,145

Income tax expense

 
(362
)
 

 
(716
)
Income from discontinued operations
$
683

 
$
18,111

 
$
320

 
$
33,429


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows related to discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities
$
(1,781
)
 
$
83,705

Cash flows from investing activities

 
(52,740
)



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10.
Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (primarily above-market leases) and liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Balance as of
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Identified intangible assets:
 
 
 
Gross amount
$
309,776

 
$
310,097

Accumulated amortization
(163,406
)
 
(150,837
)
Total, net
$
146,370

 
$
159,260

Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue):
 
 
 
Gross amount
$
527,766

 
$
530,497

Accumulated amortization
(346,474
)
 
(324,897
)
Total, net
$
181,292

 
$
205,600


Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rental income of $10,526,000 and $12,588,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $21,107,000 and $23,704,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2019 is as follows:
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
2019
$
29,871

 
 
2020
22,213

 
 
2021
17,478

 
 
2022
14,339

 
 
2023
11,661

 

Amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $4,876,000 and $6,846,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $9,735,000 and $13,827,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  Estimated annual amortization of all other identified intangible assets including acquired in-place leases, customer relationships, and third party contracts for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2019 is as follows:
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
2019
$
14,994

 
 
2020
12,008

 
 
2021
11,030

 
 
2022
9,477

 
 
2023
9,349

 

We are a tenant under ground leases for certain properties.  Amortization of these acquired below-market leases, net of above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rent expense (a component of operating expense) of $437,000 and $437,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, and 2017, respectively, and $874,000 and $874,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  Estimated annual amortization of these below-market leases, net of above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2019 is as follows:
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
2019
$
1,747

 
 
2020
1,747

 
 
2021
1,747

 
 
2022
1,747

 
 
2023
1,747

 



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11.
Debt

On January 5, 2018, we completed a $100,000,000 refinancing of 33-00 Northern Boulevard (Center Building), a 471,000 square foot office building in Long Island City, New York. The seven-year loan is at LIBOR plus 1.80%, which was swapped to a fixed rate of 4.14%. We realized net proceeds of approximately $37,200,000 after repayment of the existing 4.43% $59,800,000 mortgage and closing costs.

The following is a summary of our debt:
(Amounts in thousands)
Interest Rate at
June 30, 2018
 
Balance as of
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Mortgages Payable:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
3.53%
 
$
5,009,211

 
$
5,461,706

Variable rate
3.89%
 
3,155,262

 
2,742,133

Total
3.67%
 
8,164,473

 
8,203,839

Deferred financing costs, net and other
 
 
(55,855
)
 
(66,700
)
Total, net
 
 
$
8,108,618

 
$
8,137,139

 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
Senior unsecured notes
4.21%
 
$
850,000

 
$
850,000

Deferred financing costs, net and other
 
 
(6,583
)
 
(6,386
)
Senior unsecured notes, net
 
 
843,417

 
843,614

 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured term loan
3.24%
 
750,000

 
750,000

Deferred financing costs, net and other
 
 
(506
)
 
(1,266
)
Unsecured term loan, net
 
 
749,494

 
748,734

 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured revolving credit facilities
3.05%
 
80,000

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total, net
 
 
$
1,672,911

 
$
1,592,348





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12.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests/Redeemable Partnership Units

Redeemable noncontrolling interests on Vornado’s consolidated balance sheets and redeemable partnership units on the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership are primarily comprised of Class A Operating Partnership units held by third parties and are recorded at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to “additional capital” in Vornado’s consolidated statements of changes in equity and to “partners’ capital” on the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership.
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Balance, December 31, 2016
$
1,278,446

Net income
10,935

Other comprehensive loss
(207
)
Distributions
(18,078
)
Redemption of Class A units for Vornado common shares, at redemption value
(25,562
)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
(90,208
)
Other, net
21,758

Balance, June 30, 2017
$
1,177,084

 
 
Balance, December 31, 2017
$
984,937

Net income
6,321

Other comprehensive income
859

Distributions
(15,891
)
Redemption of Class A units for Vornado common shares, at redemption value
(12,246
)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value
(36,450
)
Other, net
10,511

Balance, June 30, 2018
$
938,041


As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the aggregate redemption value of redeemable Class A units of the Operating Partnership, which are those units held by third parties, was $932,613,000 and $979,509,000, respectively.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests/redeemable partnership units exclude our Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, as they are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities and Equity, because of their possible settlement by issuing a variable number of Vornado common shares. Accordingly, the fair value of these units is included as a component of “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets and aggregated $50,561,000 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. Changes in the value from period to period, if any, are charged to “interest and debt expense” on our consolidated statements of income.

13.
Shareholders' Equity/Partners' Capital

On January 4 and 11, 2018, we redeemed all of the outstanding 6.625% Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $470,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption, and expensed $14,486,000 of previously capitalized issuance costs.


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14.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI")
The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
Marketable securities
 
Pro rata share of
nonconsolidated
subsidiaries' OCI
 
Interest
rate
swaps
 
Other
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of March 31, 2018
$
30,258

 
$

 
$
2,444

 
$
36,651

 
$
(8,837
)
Net current period OCI:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCI before reclassifications
3,093

 

 
390

 
2,908

 
(205
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 

 

 

 

 
3,093

 

 
390

 
2,908

 
(205
)
Balance as of June 30, 2018
$
33,351

 
$

 
$
2,834

 
$
39,559

 
$
(9,042
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of March 31, 2017
$
119,019

 
$
115,496

 
$
(2,841
)
 
$
13,908

 
$
(7,544
)
Net current period OCI:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCI before reclassifications
(3,180
)
 
(1,206
)
 
(980
)
 
(1,206
)
 
212

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 

 

 

 

 
(3,180
)
 
(1,206
)
 
(980
)
 
(1,206
)
 
212

Balance as of June 30, 2017
$
115,839

 
$
114,290

 
$
(3,821
)
 
$
12,702

 
$
(7,332
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2017
$
128,682

 
$
109,554

 
$
3,769

 
$
23,542

 
$
(8,183
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change (see Note 3)
(108,374
)
 
(109,554
)
 
(1,671
)
 
2,851

 

Net current period OCI:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCI before reclassifications
13,043

 

 
736

 
13,166

 
(859
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 

 

 

 

 
13,043

 

 
736

 
13,166

 
(859
)
Balance as of June 30, 2018
$
33,351

 
$

 
$
2,834

 
$
39,559

 
$
(9,042
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2016
$
118,972

 
$
130,505

 
$
(12,058
)
 
$
8,066

 
$
(7,541
)
Net current period OCI:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCI before reclassifications
(12,401
)
 
(16,215
)
 
(1,031
)
 
4,636

 
209

Amounts reclassified from AOCI
9,268

 

 
9,268

(1) 

 

 
(3,133
)
 
(16,215
)
 
8,237

 
4,636

 
209

Balance as of June 30, 2017
$
115,839

 
$
114,290

 
$
(3,821
)
 
$
12,702

 
$
(7,332
)
____________________
(1)
Reclassified upon receipt of proceeds related to the sale of an investment by a nonconsolidated subsidiary.



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15.
Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")

Unconsolidated VIEs

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we have several unconsolidated VIEs. We do not consolidate these entities because we are not the primary beneficiary and the nature of our involvement in the activities of these entities does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect these entities’ economic performance. We account for our investment in these entities under the equity method (see Note 8Investments in Partially Owned Entities). As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the net carrying amount of our investments in these entities was $304,859,000 and $352,925,000, respectively, and our maximum exposure to loss in these entities is limited to our investments.

Consolidated VIEs

Our most significant consolidated VIEs are the Operating Partnership (for Vornado), real estate fund investments, and certain properties that have noncontrolling interests. These entities are VIEs because the noncontrolling interests do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights. We consolidate these entities because we control all of their significant business activities.

As of June 30, 2018, the total assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, excluding the Operating Partnership, were $3,578,768,000 and $1,811,269,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, the total assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, excluding the Operating Partnership, were $3,561,062,000 and $1,753,798,000, respectively.



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16. Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820 defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of (i) marketable securities, (ii) real estate fund investments, (iii) the assets in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheets), (iv) interest rate swaps and (v) mandatorily redeemable instruments (Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units, Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, and 6.625% Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units which were redeemed on January 4 and 11, 2018 (see Note 13 - Shareholders' Equity/Partners' Capital)). The tables below aggregate the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities by their levels in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

(Amounts in thousands)
As of June 30, 2018
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Marketable securities
$
165,650

 
$
165,650

 
$

 
$

Real estate fund investments
373,039

 

 

 
373,039

Deferred compensation plan assets ($4,375 included in restricted cash and $95,993 in other assets)
100,368

 
60,498

 

 
39,870

Interest rate swaps (included in other assets)
39,584

 

 
39,584

 

Total assets
$
678,641

 
$
226,148

 
$
39,584

 
$
412,909

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)
$
50,561

 
$
50,561

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
As of December 31, 2017
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Marketable securities
$
182,752

 
$
182,752

 
$

 
$

Real estate fund investments
354,804

 

 

 
354,804

Deferred compensation plan assets ($11,545 included in restricted cash and $97,632 in other assets)
109,177

 
69,049

 

 
40,128

Interest rate swaps (included in other assets)
27,472

 

 
27,472

 

Total assets
$
674,205

 
$
251,801

 
$
27,472

 
$
394,932

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)
$
520,561

 
$
520,561

 
$

 
$

Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities)
1,052

 

 
1,052

 

Total liabilities
$
521,613

 
$
520,561

 
$
1,052

 
$




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16.
Fair Value Measurements - continued
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - continued

Real Estate Fund Investments

As of June 30, 2018, we had four real estate fund investments with an aggregate fair value of $373,039,000, or $47,475,000 in excess of cost. These investments are classified as Level 3. We use a discounted cash flow valuation technique to estimate the fair value of each of these investments, which is updated quarterly by personnel responsible for the management of each investment and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period. The discounted cash flow valuation technique requires us to estimate cash flows for each investment over the anticipated holding period, which currently ranges from 0.5 to 4.5 years. Cash flows are derived from property rental revenue (base rents plus reimbursements) less operating expenses, real estate taxes and capital and other costs, plus projected sales proceeds in the year of exit. Property rental revenue is based on leases currently in place and our estimates for future leasing activity, which are based on current market rents for similar space plus a projected growth factor. Similarly, estimated operating expenses and real estate taxes are based on amounts incurred in the current period plus a projected growth factor for future periods. Anticipated sales proceeds at the end of an investment’s expected holding period are determined based on the net cash flow of the investment in the year of exit, divided by a terminal capitalization rate, less estimated selling costs.

The fair value of each property is calculated by discounting the future cash flows (including the projected sales proceeds), using an appropriate discount rate and then reduced by the property’s outstanding debt, if any, to determine the fair value of the equity in each investment. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates. These rates are based on the location, type and nature of each property, current and anticipated market conditions, industry publications and from the experience of our Acquisitions and Capital Markets departments. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of these real estate fund investments as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 
Range
 
Weighted Average
(based on fair value of investments)
Unobservable Quantitative Input
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Discount rates
10.0% to 15.0%
 
2.0% to 14.9%
 
13.1%
 
11.9%
Terminal capitalization rates
5.1% to 6.4%
 
4.7% to 6.7%
 
5.7%
 
5.5%

The above inputs are subject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions and/or changes in use or timing of exit. Changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates result in increases or decreases in the fair values of these investments. The discount rates encompass, among other things, uncertainties in the valuation models with respect to terminal capitalization rates and the amount and timing of cash flows. Therefore, a change in the fair value of these investments resulting from a change in the terminal capitalization rate may be partially offset by a change in the discount rate. It is not possible for us to predict the effect of future economic or market conditions on our estimated fair values. 

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of real estate fund investments that are classified as Level 3, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance
$
336,552

 
$
454,946

 
$
354,804

 
$
462,132

Purchases
66,000

 

 
68,950

 

Net unrealized (loss) gain on held investments
(29,513
)
 
745

 
(29,513
)
 
(6,442
)
Dispositions

 

 
(20,291
)
 

Net realized (loss) gain on exited investments
(2
)
 

 
(913
)
 
241

Other, net
2

 
1

 
2

 
(239
)
Ending balance
$
373,039

 
$
455,692

 
$
373,039

 
$
455,692




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16.
Fair Value Measurements - continued
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - continued

Deferred Compensation Plan Assets

Deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3 consist of investments in limited partnerships and investment funds, which are managed by third parties. We receive quarterly financial reports from a third-party administrator, which are compiled from the quarterly reports provided to them from each limited partnership and investment fund. The quarterly reports provide net asset values on a fair value basis which are audited by independent public accounting firms on an annual basis. The third party administrator does not adjust these values in determining our share of the net assets and we do not adjust these values when reported in our consolidated financial statements.

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance
$
39,485

 
$
56,910

 
$
40,128

 
$
57,444

Sales
(1,874
)
 
(9,375
)
 
(3,509
)
 
(12,112
)
Purchases
1,619

 
1,350

 
1,633

 
1,813

Realized and unrealized gains
34

 
830

 
712

 
1,905

Other, net
606

 
134

 
906

 
799

Ending balance
$
39,870

 
$
49,849

 
$
39,870

 
$
49,849


Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

There were no assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets include cash equivalents (primarily money market funds, which invest in obligations of the United States government), and our secured and unsecured debt. Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist. For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument. The fair values of cash equivalents and borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan are classified as Level 1. The fair values of our secured and unsecured debt are classified as Level 2. The table below summarizes the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
As of June 30, 2018
 
As of December 31, 2017
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Cash equivalents
$
851,306

 
$
851,000

 
$
1,500,227

 
$
1,500,000

Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgages payable
$
8,164,473

 
$
8,112,000

 
$
8,203,839

 
$
8,194,000

 
Senior unsecured notes
850,000

 
847,000

 
850,000

 
878,000

 
Unsecured term loan
750,000

 
750,000

 
750,000

 
750,000

 
Unsecured revolving credit facilities
80,000

 
80,000

 

 

 
Total
$
9,844,473

(1) 
$
9,789,000

 
$
9,803,839

(1) 
$
9,822,000

____________________
(1)
Excludes $62,944 and $74,352 of deferred financing costs, net and other as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.




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17.
Stock-based Compensation

Vornado’s 2010 Omnibus Share Plan (the "Plan") provides the Compensation Committee of our Board of Trustees (the "Committee") the ability to grant incentive and non-qualified Vornado stock options, restricted stock, restricted Operating Partnership units, out-performance plan awards and appreciation-only long-term incentive plan units ("AO LTIP Units") to certain of our employees and officers. We account for all equity-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718. Equity-based compensation expense, a component of "general and administrative" expenses on our consolidated statements of income, was $6,976,000 and $6,724,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $20,645,000 and $20,283,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

AO LTIP Units

On January 12, 2018, the Committee approved the issuance of AO LTIP Units pursuant to the Plan to certain of our officers and employees.  In connection with the approval of AO LTIP Units, Vornado, in its capacity as sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, amended the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) in order to establish the terms of the new class of partnership interests known as AO LTIP Units.

AO LTIP Units are a class of partnership interests in the Operating Partnership that are intended to qualify as “profits interests” for federal income tax purposes and generally only allow the recipient to realize value to the extent the fair market value of a Vornado common share exceeds the threshold level set at the time the AO LTIP Units are granted, subject to any vesting conditions applicable to the award. The threshold level is intended to be equal to 100% of the then fair market value of a Vornado common share on the date of grant.  The value of vested AO LTIP Units is realized through conversion of the AO LTIP Units into Class A Operating Partnership units.  The number of Class A Units into which vested AO LTIP Units may be converted is determined based on the quotient of (i) the excess of the conversion value on the conversion date over the threshold value designated at the time the AO LTIP Unit was granted, divided by (ii) the conversion value on the conversion date.  The “conversion value” is the value of a Vornado common share on the conversion date multiplied by the Conversion Factor as defined in the Partnership Agreement, which is currently one.  AO LTIP Units vest ratably over four years and have a term of ten years from the grant date. The fair value of the AO LTIP Units on the date of grant was $3,484,000, of which $622,000 was immediately expensed due to the acceleration of vesting for employees who are retirement eligible (have reached age 65 or age 60 with at least 20 years of service). The remaining $2,862,000 is being amortized into expense over a four-year period from the date of grant using a graded vesting attribution model.

Each holder will generally receive special income allocations in respect of an AO LTIP Unit equal to 10% (or such other percentage specified in the applicable award agreement) of the income allocated in respect of a Class A Unit.  Upon conversion of AO LTIP Units to Class A Units, holders will be entitled to receive in respect of each such AO LTIP Unit, on a per unit basis, a special distribution equal to 10% (or such other percentage specified in the applicable award agreement) of the distributions received by a holder of an equivalent number of Class A Units during the period from the grant date of the AO LTIP Units through the date of conversion.



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Stock-based Compensation - continued

2018 Outperformance Plan (“2018 OPP”)

On March 15, 2018, the Committee approved the 2018 OPP, a multi-year, $35,000,000 performance-based equity compensation plan of which $27,354,000 was granted to senior executives.  The fair value of the 2018 OPP granted was $10,283,000, of which $8,040,000 was immediately expensed due to the acceleration of vesting for employees who are retirement eligible (have reached age 65 or age 60 with at least 20 years of service). The remaining $2,243,000 is being amortized into expense over a five-year period from the date of grant using a graded vesting attribution model.

Under the 2018 OPP, participants have the opportunity to earn compensation payable in the form of equity awards if Vornado outperforms a predetermined total shareholder return (“TSR”) and/or outperforms the market with respect to relative total TSR during the three-year performance period (the “Performance Period”) from March 15, 2018 to March 15, 2021 (the “Measurement Date”).  Specifically, awards under the 2018 OPP may potentially be earned if Vornado (i) achieves a TSR above a benchmark weighted index (the “Index”) comprised 70% of the SNL US Office REIT Index and 30% of the SNL US Retail Index over the Performance Period (the “Relative Component”), and/or (ii) achieves a TSR greater than 21% over the Performance Period (the “Absolute Component”).  The value of awards under the Relative Component and Absolute Component will be calculated separately and will each be subject to an aggregate $35,000,000 maximum award cap for all participants. The two components will be added together to determine the aggregate award size, which shall also be subject to the aggregate $35,000,000 maximum award cap for all participants.  In the event awards are earned under the Absolute Component, but Vornado underperforms the Index by more than 200 basis points per annum over the Performance Period (600 basis points over the three years), the amount earned under the Absolute Component will be reduced (and potentially fully negated) based on the degree by which the Index exceeds Vornado’s TSR. In the event awards are earned under the Relative Component, but Vornado fails to achieve a TSR of at least 3% per annum, awards earned under the Relative Component will be reduced on a ratable sliding scale based on Vornado’s absolute TSR performance, with awards earned under the Relative Component being reduced by a maximum of 50% in the event Vornado’s TSR during the Measurement Period is 0% or negative.  If the designated performance objectives are achieved, awards under the 2018 OPP will vest ratably on the Measurement Date and the first and second anniversary of the Measurement Date.  In addition, all of Vornado’s Named Executive Officers (as defined in Vornado’s Proxy Statement filed on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2018) are required to hold any earned and vested awards for one year following each such vesting date. Dividends on awards granted under the 2018 OPP accrue during the Performance Period and are paid to participants if awards are ultimately earned based on the achievement of the designated performance objectives.


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18.
Interest and Other Investment Income, Net

The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income, net:
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Increase (decrease) in fair value of marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lexington Realty Trust
$
15,883

 
$

 
$
(16,992
)
 
$

Other
1

 

 
(110
)
 

 
15,884

 

 
(17,102
)
 

Interest on loans receivable (1)
6,205

 
2,102

 
6,948

 
2,845

Dividends on marketable securities
3,353

 
3,307

 
6,706

 
6,614

Other, net
5,450

 
3,132

 
9,956

 
5,777

 
$
30,892

 
$
8,541

 
$
6,508

 
$
15,236

____________________
(1)
2018 includes $5,457 of income from a profit participation on the April 2018 sale of 701 Seventh Avenue. We received this kicker in connection with our 25% participation in an October 2012, $137,500 mezzanine loan, which was repaid in January 2014.

19. Interest and Debt Expense

The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense:
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Interest expense
$
96,377

 
$
88,392

 
$
191,165

 
$
173,362

Amortization of deferred financing costs
8,034

 
7,977

 
16,138

 
16,546

Capitalized interest and debt expense
(16,754
)
 
(11,580
)
 
(31,480
)
 
(22,395
)
 
$
87,657

 
$
84,789

 
$
175,823

 
$
167,513



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20.
Income Per Share/Income Per Class A Unit

Vornado Realty Trust

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of common shares used in the computation of (i) basic income per common share - which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares, and (ii) diluted income per common share - which includes the weighted average common shares and dilutive share equivalents. Dilutive share equivalents may include our Series A convertible preferred shares, employee stock options, restricted stock awards and Out-Performance Plan awards.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests
$
123,427

 
$
115,112

 
$
133,448

 
$
164,631

Income from discontinued operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests
641

 
16,989

 
300

 
31,351

Net income attributable to Vornado
124,068

 
132,101

 
133,748

 
195,982

Preferred share dividends
(12,534
)
 
(16,129
)
 
(25,569
)
 
(32,258
)
Preferred share issuance costs

 

 
(14,486
)
 

Net income attributable to common shareholders
111,534

 
115,972

 
93,693

 
163,724

Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities
(11
)
 
(13
)
 
(22
)
 
(27
)
Numerator for basic income per share
111,523

 
115,959

 
93,671

 
163,697

Impact of assumed conversions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Convertible preferred share dividends
16

 
20

 

 

Earnings allocated to Out-Performance Plan units

 

 
37

 
233

Numerator for diluted income per share
$
111,539

 
$
115,979

 
$
93,708

 
$
163,930

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic income per share – weighted average shares
190,200

 
189,395

 
190,141

 
189,304

Effect of dilutive securities(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee stock options and restricted share awards
930

 
1,011

 
934

 
1,089

Convertible preferred shares
38

 
38

 

 

Out-Performance Plan units

 

 
115

 
281

Denominator for diluted income per share – weighted average shares and assumed conversions
191,168

 
190,444

 
191,190

 
190,674

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.59

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.70

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.16

Net income per common share
$
0.59

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.86

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.58

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.70

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.16

Net income per common share
$
0.58

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.86

____________________
(1)
The effect of dilutive securities for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 excludes an aggregate of 12,299 and 12,268 weighted average common share equivalents, respectively, and 12,252 and 12,125 weighted average common share equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.


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Income Per Share/Income Per Class A Unit - continued

Vornado Realty L.P.

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of Class A units used in the computation of (i) basic income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average number of Class A units outstanding without regard to dilutive potential Class A units, and (ii) diluted income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average Class A units and dilutive unit equivalents. Dilutive unit equivalents may include our Series A convertible preferred units, Vornado stock options, restricted unit awards and Out-Performance Plan awards.
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
$
130,830

 
$
121,696

 
$
139,749

 
$
173,488

Income from discontinued operations
683

 
18,111

 
320

 
33,429

Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.
131,513

 
139,807

 
140,069

 
206,917

Preferred unit distributions
(12,582
)
 
(16,177
)
 
(25,666
)
 
(32,355
)
Preferred unit issuance costs

 

 
(14,486
)
 

Net income attributable to Class A unitholders
118,931

 
123,630

 
99,917

 
174,562

Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities
(772
)
 
(742
)
 
(1,544
)
 
(1,759
)
Numerator for basic income per Class A unit
118,159

 
122,888

 
98,373

 
172,803

Impact of assumed conversions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Convertible preferred unit distributions
16

 
20

 

 

Numerator for diluted income per Class A unit
$
118,175

 
$
122,908

 
$
98,373

 
$
172,803

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic income per Class A unit – weighted average units
202,064

 
201,127

 
201,997

 
200,987

Effect of dilutive securities(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards
1,252

 
1,458

 
1,269

 
1,630

Convertible preferred units
38

 
38

 

 

Denominator for diluted income per Class A unit – weighted average units and assumed conversions
203,354

 
202,623

 
203,266

 
202,617

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.58

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.69

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.17

Net income per Class A unit
$
0.58

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.86

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net
$
0.58

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.69

Income from discontinued operations, net

 
0.09

 

 
0.16

Net income per Class A unit
$
0.58

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.85

____________________
(1)
The effect of dilutive securities for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 excludes an aggregate of 112 and 89 weighted average Class A unit equivalents, respectively, and 175 and 182 weighted average Class A unit equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.



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21.
Commitments and Contingencies

Insurance

We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, and all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $260,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for terrorism acts with limits of $4.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate, and $2.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, which expires in December 2020.

Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third-party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,601,000 and 18% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.

We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and cost of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.

Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties which are generally non-recourse to us, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements, contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable cost in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect our ability to finance our properties and expand our portfolio.



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21.
Commitments and Contingencies - continued

Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant cost to us.

Generally, our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us. However, in certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. As of June 30, 2018, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $667,000,000.

As of June 30, 2018, $13,337,000 of letters of credit was outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest rate coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.

In September 2016, our 50.1% joint venture with Related Companies ("Related") was designated by Empire State Development ("ESD"), an entity of New York State, to redevelop the historic Farley Post Office Building. The joint venture entered into a development agreement with ESD and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations. The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB.

As of June 30, 2018, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $34,000,000.

As of June 30, 2018, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $342,000,000.

Income Taxes - 220 Central Park South

We are constructing a residential condominium tower at 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS"). For income tax purposes, we recognize revenue associated with our 220 CPS project using the percentage of completion method. On May 25, 2018, the 220 CPS condominium offering plan was declared effective by the Attorney General of the State of New York. Accordingly, during the quarter ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a liability (a component of “other liabilities”) and a corresponding asset (a component of “other assets”) of $52,000,000 for estimated Federal, state and local income taxes due September 17, 2018. GAAP revenue associated with our 220 CPS project is recognized under the completed contract method upon closing of the condominium unit sales.


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VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)

22.
Segment Information
Net Operating Income ("NOI") represents total revenues less operating expenses. We consider NOI to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI should not be considered a substitute for net income. NOI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
$
105,338

 
$
147,484

 
$
105,620

 
$
221,331

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deduct:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Income) loss from partially owned entities
(8,757
)
 
(46,021
)
 
1,147

 
(47,379
)
Loss (income) from real estate fund investments
28,976

 
(4,391
)
 
37,783

 
(4,659
)
Interest and other investment income, net
(30,892
)
 
(8,541
)
 
(6,508
)
 
(15,236
)
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
(23,559
)
 

 
(23,559
)
 
(501
)
Income from discontinued operations
(683
)
 
(18,111
)
 
(320
)
 
(33,429
)
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(17,160
)
 
(16,269
)
 
(34,472
)
 
(32,607
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
111,846

 
105,123

 
220,532

 
210,251

General and administrative expense
34,427

 
35,405

 
76,960

 
81,580

Transaction related costs and other
1,017

 
260

 
14,173

 
1,012

NOI from partially owned entities
65,752

 
67,016

 
133,265

 
133,113

Interest and debt expense
87,657

 
84,789

 
175,823

 
167,513

Income tax expense (benefit)
467

 
(610
)
 
3,021

 
2,303

NOI at share
354,429

 
346,134

 
703,465

 
683,292

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(12,481
)
 
(22,475
)
 
(30,429
)
 
(42,956
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
323,659

 
$
673,036

 
$
640,336















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VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)

22.
Segment Information - continued
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
541,818

 
$
458,552

 
$
83,266

Operating expenses
235,981

 
200,903

 
35,078

NOI - consolidated
305,837

 
257,649

 
48,188

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(17,160
)
 
(11,560
)
 
(5,600
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
65,752

 
49,778

 
15,974

NOI at share
354,429

 
295,867

 
58,562

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(12,481
)
 
(12,713
)
 
232

NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
283,154

 
$
58,794


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
511,087

 
$
436,862

 
$
74,225

Operating expenses
215,700

 
185,712

 
29,988

NOI - consolidated
295,387

 
251,150

 
44,237

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(16,269
)
 
(11,348
)
 
(4,921
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
67,016

 
46,386

 
20,630

NOI at share
346,134

 
286,188

 
59,946

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(22,475
)
 
(18,297
)
 
(4,178
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
323,659

 
$
267,891

 
$
55,768


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
1,078,255

 
$
907,036

 
$
171,219

Operating expenses
473,583

 
398,819

 
74,764

NOI - consolidated
604,672

 
508,217

 
96,455

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(34,472
)
 
(23,305
)
 
(11,167
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
133,265

 
99,551

 
33,714

NOI at share
703,465

 
584,463

 
119,002

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(30,429
)
 
(30,036
)
 
(393
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
673,036

 
$
554,427

 
$
118,609


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
1,019,145

 
$
863,101

 
$
156,044

Operating expenses
436,359

 
368,819

 
67,540

NOI - consolidated
582,786

 
494,282

 
88,504

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(32,607
)
 
(22,787
)
 
(9,820
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
133,113

 
91,848

 
41,265

NOI at share
683,292

 
563,343

 
119,949

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(42,956
)
 
(36,669
)
 
(6,287
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
640,336

 
$
526,674

 
$
113,662




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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of Vornado Realty Trust

Results of Review of Interim Financial Information

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty Trust and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of June 30, 2018, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and of changes in equity, and cash flows, for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "interim financial information"). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial information for it to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the year then ended; and in our report dated February 12, 2018, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

Basis for Review Results

This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company's management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
 
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey
July 30, 2018























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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Partners of Vornado Realty L.P.

Results of Review of Interim Financial Information

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty L.P. and subsidiaries (the "Partnership") as of June 30, 2018, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and of changes in equity, and cash flows, for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "interim financial information"). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial information for it to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Partnership as of December 31, 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the year then ended; and in our report dated February 12, 2018, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

Basis for Review Results

This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company's management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Partnership in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey
July 30, 2018






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

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report constitute forward‑looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.  We also note the following forward-looking statements: in the case of our development and redevelopment projects, the estimated completion date, estimated project cost and cost to complete; and estimates of future capital expenditures, dividends to common and preferred shareholders and operating partnership distributions.  Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.  For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.  Certain prior year balances have been reclassified in order to conform to the current year presentation.



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Overview

Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”).  Vornado is the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 93.5% of the common limited partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2018.  All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those entities/subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.

We compete with a large number of real estate property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends.  See "Risk Factors" in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.

Vornado Realty Trust

Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 Financial Results Summary

Net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was $111,534,000, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared to $115,972,000, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the prior year’s quarter.  The quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 include certain items that impact the comparability of period to period net income attributable to common shareholders, which are listed in the table on the following page.  The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 by $41,881,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, and $48,600,000, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Funds From Operations ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was $209,680,000, or $1.10 per diluted share, compared to $257,673,000, or $1.35 per diluted share, for the prior year’s quarter.  FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 include certain items that impact the comparability of period to period FFO, which are listed in the table on the following page.  The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 by $22,268,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, and $77,129,000, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Financial Results Summary

Net income attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $93,693,000, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $163,724,000, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2017.  The six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 include certain items that impact the comparability of period to period net income attributable to common shareholders, which are listed in the table on the following page.  The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased net income attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2018 by $32,384,000, or $0.17 per diluted share, and increased net income attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2017 by $50,212,000, or $0.26 per diluted share.

FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $312,339,000, or $1.63 per diluted share, compared to $463,422,000, or $2.43 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2017.  FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 include certain items that impact the comparability of period to period FFO, which are listed in the table on the following page.  The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the six months ended June 30, 2018 by $49,038,000, or $0.26 per diluted share, and increased FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the six months ended June 30, 2017 by $124,008,000, or $0.65 per diluted share.


49


Overview - continued

The following table reconciles the difference between our net income attributable to common shareholders and our net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted:
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Certain (income) expense items that impact net income attributable to common shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains on sale of real estate
$
(24,449
)
 
$
(15,339
)
 
$
(24,767
)
 
$
(19,459
)
(Increase) decrease in fair value of marketable securities (including our share of partially owned entities)
(16,024
)
 

 
18,636

 

Profit participation on the April 2018 sale of 701 Seventh Avenue
(5,457
)
 

 
(5,457
)
 

Our share of loss from 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium (49.5% interest)
1,269

 
7,852

 
4,761

 
18,049

Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments (excluding our $4,252 share of One Park Avenue potential additional transfer taxes and reduction in carried interest for the six months ended June 30, 2018)
(551
)
 
304

 
(1,365
)
 
3,539

(Income) loss from discontinued operations and sold properties (primarily related to JBG SMITH Properties operating results and transaction costs through July 17, 2017 spin-off)
(286
)
 
(18,251
)
 
83

 
(31,246
)
Net gain resulting from Urban Edge Properties ("UE") operating partnership unit issuances

 
(15,900
)
 

 
(15,900
)
Net gain on repayment of our Suffolk Downs JV debt investments

 
(11,373
)
 

 
(11,373
)
Our share of potential additional New York City transfer taxes based on a Tax Tribunal interpretation which Vornado is appealing

 

 
23,503

 

Preferred share issuance costs

 

 
14,486

 

Other
839

 
900

 
4,609

 
2,864

 
(44,659
)
 
(51,807
)
 
34,489

 
(53,526
)
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments
2,778

 
3,207

 
(2,105
)
 
3,314

Total of certain (income) expense items that impact net income attributable to common shareholders
$
(41,881
)
 
$
(48,600
)
 
$
32,384

 
$
(50,212
)

The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted:
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in fair value of marketable securities (including our share of partially owned entities)
$
(16,024
)
 
$

 
$
18,636

 
$

Profit participation on the April 2018 sale of 701 Seventh Avenue
(5,457
)
 

 
(5,457
)
 

Our share of FFO from 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium (49.5% interest)
(2,178
)
 
(4,160
)
 
(2,041
)
 
(7,713
)
Our share of FFO from real estate fund investments (excluding our $4,252 share of One Park Avenue potential additional transfer taxes and reduction in carried interest for the six months ended June 30, 2018)
(551
)
 
304

 
(1,365
)
 
3,539

FFO from discontinued operations and sold properties (primarily related to JBG SMITH Properties operating results and transaction costs through July 17, 2017 spin-off)
(374
)
 
(51,561
)
 
(104
)
 
(99,901
)
Net gain resulting from UE operating partnership unit issuances

 
(15,900
)
 

 
(15,900
)
Net gain on repayment of our Suffolk Downs JV debt investments

 
(11,373
)
 

 
(11,373
)
Our share of potential additional New York City transfer taxes based on a Tax Tribunal interpretation which Vornado is appealing

 

 
23,503

 

Preferred share issuance costs

 

 
14,486

 

Other
839

 
379

 
4,592

 
(962
)
 
(23,745
)
 
(82,311
)
 
52,250

 
(132,310
)
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments
1,477

 
5,182

 
(3,212
)
 
8,302

Total of certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net
$
(22,268
)
 
$
(77,129
)
 
$
49,038

 
$
(124,008
)



50


Overview - continued

Vornado Realty L.P.

Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 Financial Results Summary

Net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was $118,931,000, or $0.58 per diluted Class A unit, compared to $123,630,000, or $0.61 per diluted Class A unit, for the prior year’s quarter.  The quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 include certain items that impact net income attributable to Class A unitholders, which are listed in the table below.  The aggregate of these items increased net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 by $44,659,000, or $0.22 per diluted Class A unit, and $51,807,000, or $0.26 per diluted Class A unit, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Financial Results Summary

Net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $99,917,000, or $0.48 per diluted Class A unit, compared to $174,562,000, or $0.85 per diluted Class A unit, for the six months ended June 30, 2017.  The six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 include certain items that impact net income attributable to Class A unitholders, which are listed in the table below.  The aggregate of these items decreased net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the six months ended June 30, 2018 by $34,489,000, or $0.17 per diluted Class A unit, and increased net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the six months ended June 30, 2017 by $53,526,000, or $0.26 per diluted Class A unit.

The following table reconciles the difference between our net income attributable to Class A unitholders and our net income attributable to Class A unitholders, as adjusted:
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Certain (income) expense items that impact net income attributable to Class A unitholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains on sale of real estate
$
(24,449
)
 
$
(15,339
)
 
$
(24,767
)
 
$
(19,459
)
(Increase) decrease in fair value of marketable securities (including our share of partially owned entities)
(16,024
)
 

 
18,636

 

Profit participation on the April 2018 sale of 701 Seventh Avenue
(5,457
)
 

 
(5,457
)
 

Our share of loss from 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium (49.5% interest)
1,269

 
7,852

 
4,761

 
18,049

Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments (excluding our $4,252 share of One Park Avenue potential additional transfer taxes and reduction in carried interest for the six months ended June 30, 2018)
(551
)
 
304

 
(1,365
)
 
3,539

(Income) loss from discontinued operations and sold properties (primarily related to JBG SMITH Properties operating results and transaction costs through July 17, 2017 spin-off)
(286
)
 
(18,251
)
 
83

 
(31,246
)
Net gain resulting from UE operating partnership unit issuances

 
(15,900
)
 

 
(15,900
)
Net gain on repayment of our Suffolk Downs JV debt investments

 
(11,373
)
 

 
(11,373
)
Our share of potential additional New York City transfer taxes based on a Tax Tribunal interpretation which Vornado is appealing

 

 
23,503

 

Preferred unit issuance costs

 

 
14,486

 

Other
839

 
900

 
4,609

 
2,864

Total of certain (income) expense items that impact net income attributable to Class A unitholders
$
(44,659
)
 
$
(51,807
)
 
$
34,489

 
$
(53,526
)



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Overview - continued

Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.

Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI")

The percentage increase (decrease) in same store NOI and same store NOI - cash basis of our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street are summarized below.
 
 
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
Same store NOI at share % increase(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
4.7
%
 
4.2
%
 
5.2
%
 
13.5
%
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
4.5
%
 
4.1
%
 
4.3
%
 
12.9
%
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018
3.2
%
 
3.3
%
 
3.4
%
 
1.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Same store NOI at share - cash basis % increase(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
7.0
%
 
5.9
%
 
10.8
%
 
23.8
%
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
6.7
%
 
5.8
%
 
10.4
%
 
18.5
%
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018
4.6
%
 
4.6
%
 
2.9
%
 
7.7
%
____________________
 
 
Increase (Decrease)
(1)
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania - New York same store NOI at share % increase (decrease):
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
4.6
 %
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
4.2
 %
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018
(0.3
)%
 
 
 
 
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania - New York same store NOI at share - cash basis % increase:
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
6.3
 %
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
5.8
 %
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018
0.7
 %

Calculations of same store NOI, reconciliations of our net income to NOI, NOI - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


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Overview - continued

Acquisition

On February 9, 2018, we acquired 537 West 26th Street, a 14,000 square foot commercial property adjacent to our 260 Eleventh Avenue office property and 55,000 square feet of additional zoning air rights, for $44,000,000.

Dispositions

On January 17, 2018, Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the "Fund") completed the sale of the retail condominium at 11 East 68th Street, a property located on Madison Avenue and 68th Street, for $82,000,000. From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $46,259,000 net gain.

On June 21, 2018, we completed the $45,000,000 sale of 27 Washington Square North, which resulted in a net gain of $23,559,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. We acquired the property in December 2015 for $20,000,000.

Financings

On January 4 and 11, 2018, we redeemed all of the outstanding 6.625% Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $470,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption, and expensed $14,486,000 of previously capitalized issuance costs.

On January 5, 2018, we completed a $100,000,000 refinancing of 33-00 Northern Boulevard (Center Building), a 471,000 square foot office building in Long Island City, New York. The seven-year loan is at LIBOR plus 1.80%, which was swapped to a fixed rate of 4.14%. We realized net proceeds of approximately $37,200,000 after repayment of the existing 4.43% $59,800,000 mortgage and closing costs.

On April 19, 2018, the joint venture between the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture completed a $255,000,000 refinancing of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel. The interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 3.51% (5.56% at June 30, 2018) and matures in May 2020 with three one-year extension options. In connection therewith, the joint venture purchased an interest rate cap that caps LIBOR at a rate of 4.00%. The Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel was previously encumbered by a $310,000,000 interest-only mortgage at LIBOR plus 2.80%, which was scheduled to mature in December 2018.

On June 11, 2018, the joint venture that owns Independence Plaza, a three-building 1,327 unit residential complex in the Tribeca submarket of Manhattan completed a $675,000,000 refinancing of Independence Plaza. The seven-year interest-only loan matures in July 2025 and has a fixed rate of 4.25%. Our share of net proceeds, after repayment of the existing 3.48% $550,000,000 mortgage and closing costs, was $55,618,000.

Critical Accounting Policies

A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, there were no material changes to these policies, other than the adoption of the Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, described in Note 3 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recently Issued Accounting Literature

Refer to Note 3 - Recently Issued Accounting Literature to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information regarding recent accounting pronouncements that may affect us.





53


Overview - continued

Leasing Activity

The leasing activity and related statistics in the table below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
(Square feet in thousands)
New York
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
 
Retail
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total square feet leased
611

 
49

 
50

 

 
Our share of square feet leased:
545

 
44

 
50

 

 
Initial rent(1)
$
88.28

 
$
165.98

 
$
51.66

 
$

 
Weighted average lease term (years)
10.5

 
5.9

 
5.4

 

 
Second generation relet space:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Square feet
502

 
38

 
50

 

 
GAAP basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight-line rent(2)
$
94.89

 
$
153.04

 
$
51.26

 
$

 
Prior straight-line rent
$
67.17

 
$
137.19

 
$
46.86

 
$

 
Percentage increase
41.3
%
 
11.6
%

9.4
%
 
%
 
Cash basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial rent(1)
$
89.59

 
$
145.58

 
$
51.66

 
$

 
Prior escalated rent
$
69.80

 
$
133.90

 
$
50.83

 
$

 
Percentage increase
28.4
%
 
8.7
%
 
1.6
%
 
%
 
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per square foot
$
101.10

 
$
110.51

 
$
8.35

 
$

 
Per square foot per annum
$
9.63

 
$
18.73

 
$
1.55

 
$

 
Percentage of initial rent
10.9
%
 
11.3
%
 
3.0
%
 
%
____________________
See notes on the following page



54


Overview - continued

Leasing Activity - continued

(Square feet in thousands)
New York
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
 
Retail
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total square feet leased
1,036

 
126

 
169

 
89

 
Our share of square feet leased:
903

 
120

 
169

 
62

 
Initial rent(1)
$
85.81

 
$
195.29

 
$
50.77

 
$
85.89

 
Weighted average lease term (years)
10.5

 
5.0

 
5.6

 
7.1

 
Second generation relet space:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Square feet
787

 
114

 
163

 
30

 
GAAP basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight-line rent(2)
$
91.34

 
$
199.25

 
$
51.14

 
$
99.34

 
Prior straight-line rent
$
61.81

 
$
214.76

 
$
40.30

 
$
71.29

 
Percentage increase (decrease)
47.8
%
(3) 
(7.2
)%
(4) 
26.9
%
 
39.3
%
 
Cash basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial rent(1)
$
87.55

 
$
190.03

 
$
50.73

 
$
96.68

 
Prior escalated rent
$
64.75

 
$
221.94

 
$
42.83

 
$
82.61

 
Percentage increase (decrease)
35.2
%
(3) 
(14.4
)%
(4) 
18.4
%
 
17.0
%
 
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per square foot
$
99.87

 
$
80.44

 
$
19.29

 
$
82.65

 
Per square foot per annum
$
9.51

 
$
16.09

 
$
3.44

 
$
11.64

 
Percentage of initial rent
11.1
%
 
8.2
 %
 
6.8
%
 
13.6
%
___________________
(1)
Represents the cash basis weighted average starting rent per square foot, which is generally indicative of market rents. Most leases include free rent and periodic step-ups in rent which are not included in the initial cash basis rent per square foot but are included in the GAAP basis straight-line rent per square foot.
(2)
Represents the GAAP basis weighted average rent per square foot that is recognized over the term of the respective leases, and includes the effect of free rent and periodic step-ups in rent.
(3)
Excluding a single lease at 770 Broadway for 77 square feet, the GAAP and cash basis mark-to-markets were 35.6% and 24.0%, respectively.
(4)
Excluding a single lease at 435 Seventh Avenue for 43 square feet, the GAAP and cash basis mark-to-markets were 16.0% and 6.4%, respectively.



55


Overview - continued

Square Footage (in service) and Occupancy as of June 30, 2018
(Square feet in thousands)
 
 
Square Feet (in service)
 
 
 
Number of
Properties
 
Total
Portfolio
 
Our
Share
 
Occupancy %
New York:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
36

 
20,243

 
16,966

 
96.6
%
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties)
72

 
2,672

 
2,422

 
96.3
%
Residential - 1,682 units
10

 
1,533

 
800

 
98.3
%
Alexander's, including 312 residential units
7

 
2,437

 
790

 
99.5
%
Hotel Pennsylvania
1

 
1,400

 
1,400

 
 
 
 
 
28,285

 
22,378

 
96.6
%
Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
theMART
3

 
3,694

 
3,685

 
99.3
%
555 California Street
3

 
1,741

 
1,219

 
97.3
%
Other
11

 
2,522

 
1,187

 
93.6
%
 
 
 
7,957

 
6,091

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total square feet as of June 30, 2018
 
 
36,242

 
28,469

 
 

Square Footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2017
(Square feet in thousands)
 
 
Square Feet (in service)
 
 
 
Number of
properties
 
Total
Portfolio
 
Our
Share
 
Occupancy %
New York:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
36

 
20,256

 
16,982

 
97.1
%
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties)
71

 
2,720

 
2,471

 
96.9
%
Residential - 1,671 units
10

 
1,533

 
800

 
97.3
%
Alexander's, including 312 residential units
7

 
2,437

 
790

 
99.3
%
Hotel Pennsylvania
1

 
1,400

 
1,400

 
 
 
 
 
28,346

 
22,443

 
97.2
%
Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
theMART
3

 
3,689

 
3,680

 
98.6
%
555 California Street
3

 
1,741

 
1,219

 
94.2
%
Other
11

 
2,525

 
1,188

 
93.6
%
 
 
 
7,955

 
6,087

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total square feet as of December 31, 2017
 
 
36,301

 
28,530

 
 



56


Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

NOI represents total revenues less operating expenses. We consider NOI to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI should not be considered a substitute for net income. NOI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
541,818

 
$
458,552

 
$
83,266

Operating expenses
235,981

 
200,903

 
35,078

NOI - consolidated
305,837

 
257,649

 
48,188

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(17,160
)
 
(11,560
)
 
(5,600
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
65,752

 
49,778

 
15,974

NOI at share
354,429

 
295,867

 
58,562

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(12,481
)
 
(12,713
)
 
232

NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
283,154

 
$
58,794


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
511,087

 
$
436,862

 
$
74,225

Operating expenses
215,700

 
185,712

 
29,988

NOI - consolidated
295,387

 
251,150

 
44,237

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(16,269
)
 
(11,348
)
 
(4,921
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
67,016

 
46,386

 
20,630

NOI at share
346,134

 
286,188

 
59,946

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(22,475
)
 
(18,297
)
 
(4,178
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
323,659

 
$
267,891

 
$
55,768



57


Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 - continued

The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized below.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
New York:
 
 
 
Office
$
184,867

 
$
171,809

Retail
87,109

 
89,955

Residential
6,338

 
6,191

Alexander's
11,909

 
11,966

Hotel Pennsylvania
5,644

 
6,267

Total New York
295,867

 
286,188

 
 
 
 
Other:
 
 
 
theMART
27,816

 
26,182

555 California Street
13,660

 
12,032

Other investments
17,086

 
21,732

Total Other
58,562

 
59,946

 
 
 
 
NOI at share
$
354,429

 
$
346,134


The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized below.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
New York:
 
 
 
Office
$
180,710

 
$
163,972

Retail
79,139

 
79,967

Residential
5,463

 
5,342

Alexander's
12,098

 
12,311

Hotel Pennsylvania
5,744

 
6,299

Total New York
283,154

 
267,891

 
 
 
 
Other:
 
 
 
theMART
27,999

 
24,897

555 California Street
13,808

 
11,151

Other investments
16,987

 
19,720

Total Other
58,794

 
55,768

 
 
 
 
NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
323,659



58


Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Operating Income for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
$
105,338

 
$
147,484

 
 
 
 
Deduct:
 
 
 
Income from partially owned entities
(8,757
)
 
(46,021
)
Loss (income) from real estate fund investments
28,976

 
(4,391
)
Interest and other investment income, net
(30,892
)
 
(8,541
)
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
(23,559
)
 

Income from discontinued operations
(683
)
 
(18,111
)
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(17,160
)
 
(16,269
)
 
 
 
 
Add:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
111,846

 
105,123

General and administrative expense
34,427

 
35,405

Transaction related costs and other
1,017

 
260

NOI from partially owned entities
65,752

 
67,016

Interest and debt expense
87,657

 
84,789

Income tax expense (benefit)
467

 
(610
)
NOI at share
354,429

 
346,134

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(12,481
)
 
(22,475
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
323,659


NOI by Region

Below is a summary of the percentages of NOI at share by geographic region for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Region:
 
 
 
New York City metropolitan area
88
%
 
88
%
Chicago, IL
8
%
 
8
%
San Francisco, CA
4
%
 
4
%
 
100
%
 
100
%


59


Results of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017

Revenues
Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, and fee and other income, were $541,818,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $511,087,000 for the prior year’s quarter, an increase of $30,731,000.  Below are the details of the increase by segment:
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Increase (decrease) due to:
 
 
 
 
 
Property rentals:
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
$
(1,287
)
 
$
(1,287
)
 
$

Development and redevelopment
(2,089
)
 
(2,192
)
 
103

Hotel Pennsylvania
1,767

 
1,767

 

Trade shows
999

 

 
999

Same store operations
16,562

 
12,416

 
4,146

 
15,952

 
10,704

 
5,248

Tenant expense reimbursements:
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
12

 
12

 

Development and redevelopment
282

 
273

 
9

Same store operations
6,361

 
4,924

 
1,437

 
6,655

 
5,209

 
1,446

Fee and other income:
 
 
 
 
 
BMS cleaning fees
6,442

 
6,790

(1) 
(348
)
Management and leasing fees
(70
)
 
(1
)
 
(69
)
Lease termination fees
(302
)
 
(662
)
 
360

Other income
2,054

 
(350
)
 
2,404

 
8,124

 
5,777

 
2,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total increase in revenues
$
30,731

 
$
21,690

 
$
9,041

___________________
(1)
Includes $1,935 related to services provided to JBG Smith Properties ("JBGS") and $1,451 of one-time tenant work.



60


Results of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Expenses

Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative, expense from deferred compensation plan liability, and transaction related costs and other, were $385,348,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $357,277,000 for the prior year’s quarter, an increase of $28,071,000.  Below are the details of the increase by segment:
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
Other
 
Increase (decrease) due to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
$
239

 
$
239

 
$

 
 
Development and redevelopment
(456
)
 
(1,045
)
 
589

 
 
Non-reimbursable expenses, including bad debt reserves
2,864

 
2,662

 
202

 
 
Hotel Pennsylvania
2,373

 
2,373

 

 
 
Trade shows
568

 

 
568

 
 
BMS expenses
4,908

 
5,225

(1) 
(317
)
 
 
Same store operations
9,785

 
5,737

 
4,048

 
 
 
20,281

 
15,191

 
5,090

 
Depreciation and amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
148

 
148

 

 
 
Development and redevelopment
1,740

 
1,709

 
31

 
 
Same store operations
4,835

 
3,538

 
1,297

 
 
 
6,723

 
5,395

 
1,328

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative
(978
)
 
225

 
(1,203
)
 
 
 


 


 


 
Expense from deferred compensation plan liability
1,288

 

 
1,288

(2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transaction related costs and other
757

 

 
757

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total increase in expenses
$
28,071

 
$
20,811

 
$
7,260

 
____________________
(1)
This increase is a result of services provided to JBGS and one-time tenant work.
(2)
This increase in expense is entirely offset by a corresponding increase in "income from deferred compensation plan assets" on our consolidated statements of income.

Income from Partially Owned Entities

Below are the components of income from partially owned entities for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Ownership
Percentage at
June 30, 2018
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
Our share of net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Alexander's
32.4%
 
$
7,167

 
$
8,197

Partially owned office buildings(1)
Various
 
2,002

 
236

UE(2)
4.5%
 
1,112

 
19,003

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT")
8.0%
 
(1,068
)
 
(902
)
Other investments(3)
Various
 
(456
)
 
19,487

 
 
 
$
8,757

 
$
46,021

____________________
(1)
Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(2)
2017 includes a $15,900 net gain resulting from UE operating partnership unit issuances.
(3)
Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, 666 Fifth Avenue Condominium and others. In the second quarter of 2017, we recognized $26,687 of net gains comprised of $15,314 representing our share of a net gain on the sale of Suffolk Downs and $11,373 representing the net gain on repayment of our debt investments in Suffolk Downs JV.



61


Results of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Income (Loss) from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below are the components of the income (loss) from our real estate fund investments for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Net investment income
$
539

 
$
3,646

Net unrealized (loss) gain on held investments
(29,513
)
 
745

Net realized loss on exited investments
(2
)
 

(Loss) income from real estate fund investments
(28,976
)
 
4,391

Less loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
29,527

 
(4,695
)
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments attributable to the Operating Partnership (1)
551

 
(304
)
Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
(34
)
 
19

Income (loss) from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado
$
517

 
$
(285
)
____________________
(1)
Excludes $1,104 and $1,381 of management and leasing fees for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.

Interest and Other Investment Income, net

Below are the components of interest and other investment income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Increase in fair value of marketable securities(1)
$
15,884

 
$

Interest on loans receivable(2)
6,205

 
2,102

Dividends on marketable securities
3,353

 
3,307

Other, net
5,450

 
3,132

 
$
30,892

 
$
8,541

____________________
(1)
On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires changes in the fair value of our marketable securities to be recorded in current period earnings. Previously, changes in the fair value of marketable securities were recognized in "accumulated other comprehensive income" on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
2018 includes $5,457 of income from a profit participation on the April 2018 sale of 701 Seventh Avenue. We received this kicker in connection with our 25% participation in an October 2012, $137,500 mezzanine loan, which was repaid in January 2014.

Interest and Debt Expense

Interest and debt expense was $87,657,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $84,789,000 in the prior year’s quarter, an increase of $2,868,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $6,047,000 of higher interest expense relating to our variable rate loans, and (ii) $2,611,000 of higher interest expense on our $750,000,000 delayed draw term loan which was fully drawn in October 2017, partially offset by (iii) $5,174,000 higher capitalized interest and debt expense.

Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets

Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets for the three months ended June 30, 2018 were $23,559,000 representing the net gain on sale of 27 Washington Square North.

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $467,000 compared to a benefit of $610,000 for the prior year’s quarter, an increase in expense of $1,077,000.  This increase is primarily due to higher New York City Unincorporated Business Tax ("UBT").



62


Results of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Income from Discontinued Operations

We have reclassified the revenues and expenses of our former Washington, DC segment which was spun off on July 17, 2017 and other related retail assets that were sold or are currently held for sale to "income from discontinued operations" and the related assets and liabilities to "assets related to discontinued operations" and "liabilities related to discontinued operations" for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements. The table below sets forth the combined results of operations of assets related to discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Total revenues
$
339

 
$
118,939

Total expenses
274

 
94,510

 
65

 
24,429

Additional net gains on sale of real estate
618

 

JBGS spin-off transaction costs

 
(6,211
)
Income from partially-owned entities

 
255

Pretax income from discontinued operations
683

 
18,473

Income tax expense

 
(362
)
Income from discontinued operations
$
683

 
$
18,111


Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $26,175,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to income of $7,677,000 for the prior year’s quarter, a decrease in income of $33,852,000.  This decrease resulted primarily from the allocation of net loss to the noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $7,445,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $7,706,000 for the prior year’s quarter, a decrease of $261,000.  This decrease resulted primarily from lower net income subject to allocation to Class A unitholders.

Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust
Preferred share dividends were $12,534,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $16,129,000 for the prior year’s quarter, a decrease of $3,595,000.  The decrease is comprised of $7,789,000 of savings from the redemption of all of the outstanding 6.625% Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares in January 2018, partially offset by a $4,194,000 increase due to the issuance of 5.25% Series M cumulative redeemable preferred shares in December 2017.

Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.

Preferred unit distributions were $12,582,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $16,177,000 for the prior year’s quarter, a decrease of $3,595,000.  The decrease is comprised of $7,789,000 of savings from the redemption of all the outstanding 6.625% Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred units in January 2018, partially offset by a $4,194,000 increase due to the issuance of 5.25% Series M cumulative redeemable preferred units in December 2017.




63


Results of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Same Store Net Operating Income
Same store NOI represents NOI from operations which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI - cash basis is NOI from operations before straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods.  We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers.  Same store NOI and same store NOI - cash basis should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

Below are reconciliations of NOI to same store NOI for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
 
Other
NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
354,429

 
$
295,867

 
$
27,816

 
$
13,660

 
$
17,086

 
Less NOI at share from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(503
)
 
(439
)
 
(64
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
(310
)
 
(310
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(12,794
)
 
(12,794
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 write-offs
1,941

 
1,984

 
(43
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(17,583
)
 
(497
)
 

 

 
(17,086
)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
325,180

 
$
283,811

 
$
27,709

 
$
13,660

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2017
$
346,134

 
$
286,188

 
$
26,182

 
$
12,032

 
$
21,732

 
Less NOI at share from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
5

 
(164
)
 
169

 

 

 
Dispositions
(406
)
 
(406
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(12,329
)
 
(12,329
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 write-offs
(166
)
 
(166
)
 

 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(22,573
)
 
(841
)
 

 

 
(21,732
)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2017
$
310,665

 
$
272,282

 
$
26,351

 
$
12,032

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in same store NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
$
14,515

 
$
11,529

 
$
1,358

 
$
1,628

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% increase in same store NOI at share
4.7
%
 
4.2
%
(1) 
5.2
%
 
13.5
%
 
%
____________________
(1)
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store NOI at share increased by 4.6%.





64


Results of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Same Store Net Operating Income - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI - cash basis to same store NOI - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
 
Other
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
341,948

 
$
283,154

 
$
27,999

 
$
13,808

 
$
16,987

 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(355
)
 
(291
)
 
(64
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
(242
)
 
(242
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(13,686
)
 
(13,686
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income
(162
)
 

 
(162
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(17,483
)
 
(496
)
 

 

 
(16,987
)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
310,020

 
$
268,439

 
$
27,773

 
$
13,808

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2017
$
323,659

 
$
267,891

 
$
24,897

 
$
11,151

 
$
19,720

 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
106

 
(63
)
 
169

 

 

 
Dispositions
(297
)
 
(297
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(12,340
)
 
(12,340
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income
(218
)
 
(218
)
 

 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(21,287
)
 
(1,567
)
 

 

 
(19,720
)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2017
$
289,623

 
$
253,406

 
$
25,066

 
$
11,151

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
$
20,397

 
$
15,033

 
$
2,707

 
$
2,657

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis
7.0
%
 
5.9
%
(1) 
10.8
%
 
23.8
%
 
%
____________________
(1)
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store NOI at share - cash basis increased by 6.3%.



65


Net Operating Income by Segment for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

NOI represents total revenues less operating expenses. We consider NOI to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI should not be considered a substitute for net income. NOI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
1,078,255

 
$
907,036

 
$
171,219

Operating expenses
473,583

 
398,819

 
74,764

NOI - consolidated
604,672

 
508,217

 
96,455

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(34,472
)
 
(23,305
)
 
(11,167
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
133,265

 
99,551

 
33,714

NOI at share
703,465

 
584,463

 
119,002

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(30,429
)
 
(30,036
)
 
(393
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
673,036

 
$
554,427

 
$
118,609


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
1,019,145

 
$
863,101

 
$
156,044

Operating expenses
436,359

 
368,819

 
67,540

NOI - consolidated
582,786

 
494,282

 
88,504

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(32,607
)
 
(22,787
)
 
(9,820
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
133,113

 
91,848

 
41,265

NOI at share
683,292

 
563,343

 
119,949

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(42,956
)
 
(36,669
)
 
(6,287
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
640,336

 
$
526,674

 
$
113,662



66


Net Operating Income by Segment for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 - continued

The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized below.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
New York:
 
 
 
Office
$
372,023

 
$
346,533

Retail
175,018

 
179,003

Residential
12,479

 
12,469

Alexander's
23,484

 
23,709

Hotel Pennsylvania
1,459

 
1,629

Total New York
584,463

 
563,343

 
 
 
 
Other:
 
 
 
theMART
54,691

 
52,071

555 California Street
27,171

 
24,066

Other investments
37,140

 
43,812

Total Other
119,002

 
119,949

 
 
 
 
NOI at share
$
703,465

 
$
683,292


The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized below.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
New York:
 
 
 
Office
$
358,909

 
$
330,311

Retail
158,728

 
159,386

Residential
11,062

 
10,884

Alexander's
24,137

 
24,399

Hotel Pennsylvania
1,591

 
1,694

Total New York
554,427

 
526,674

 
 
 
 
Other:
 
 
 
theMART
55,078

 
49,429

555 California Street
26,634

 
22,476

Other investments
36,897

 
41,757

Total Other
118,609

 
113,662

 
 
 
 
NOI at share - cash basis
$
673,036

 
$
640,336



67


Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Operating Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
$
105,620

 
$
221,331

 
 
 
 
Deduct:
 
 
 
Loss (income) from partially owned entities
1,147

 
(47,379
)
Loss (income) from real estate fund investments
37,783

 
(4,659
)
Interest and other investment income, net
(6,508
)
 
(15,236
)
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
(23,559
)
 
(501
)
Income from discontinued operations
(320
)
 
(33,429
)
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(34,472
)
 
(32,607
)
 
 
 
 
Add:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
220,532

 
210,251

General and administrative expense
76,960

 
81,580

Transaction related costs and other
14,173

 
1,012

NOI from partially owned entities
133,265

 
133,113

Interest and debt expense
175,823

 
167,513

Income tax expense
3,021

 
2,303

NOI at share
703,465

 
683,292

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(30,429
)
 
(42,956
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
673,036

 
$
640,336


NOI by Region

Below is a summary of the percentages of NOI at share by geographic region for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Region:
 
 
 
New York City metropolitan area
88
%
 
88
%
Chicago, IL
8
%
 
8
%
San Francisco, CA
4
%
 
4
%
 
100
%
 
100
%


68


Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017

Revenues
Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, and fee and other income, were $1,078,255,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $1,019,145,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $59,110,000.  Below are the details of the increase by segment:
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Increase (decrease) due to:
 
 
 
 
 
Property rentals:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
$
1,410

 
$
1,410

 
$

 
Development and redevelopment
(2,216
)
 
(2,461
)
 
245

 
Hotel Pennsylvania
3,524

 
3,524

 

 
Trade shows
1,390

 

 
1,390

 
Same store operations
37,062

 
29,255

 
7,807

 
 
41,170

 
31,728

 
9,442

Tenant expense reimbursements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
26

 
26

 

 
Development and redevelopment
423

 
222

 
201

 
Same store operations
7,483

 
5,912

 
1,571

 
 
7,932

 
6,160

 
1,772

Fee and other income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
BMS cleaning fees
9,726

 
10,820

(1) 
(1,094
)
 
Management and leasing fees
419

 
453

 
(34
)
 
Lease termination fees
(3,807
)
 
(4,081
)
 
274

 
Other income
3,670

 
(1,145
)
 
4,815

 
 
10,008

 
6,047

 
3,961

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total increase in revenues
$
59,110

 
$
43,935

 
$
15,175


___________________
(1)
Includes $3,877 related to services provided to JBGS and $1,451 of one-time tenant work.



69


Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Expenses
Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative, expense from deferred compensation plan liability, and transaction related costs and other, were $786,921,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $732,460,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $54,461,000.  Below are the details of the increase by segment:

(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
Other
 
Increase(decrease) due to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
$
642

 
$
642

 
$

 
 
Development and redevelopment
(72
)
 
(1,323
)
 
1,251

 
 
Non-reimbursable expenses, including bad debt reserves
4,721

 
4,534

 
187

 
 
Hotel Pennsylvania
3,677

 
3,677

 

 
 
Trade shows
680

 

 
680

 
 
BMS expenses
7,495

 
8,528

(1) 
(1,033
)
 
 
Same store operations
20,081

 
13,942

 
6,139

 
 
 
37,224

 
30,000

 
7,224

 
Depreciation and amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions, dispositions and other
240

 
240

 

 
 
Development and redevelopment
4,925

 
4,860

 
65

 
 
Same store operations
5,116

 
1,974

 
3,142

 
 
 
10,281

 
7,074

 
3,207

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative
(4,620
)
 
(902
)
 
(3,718
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expense from deferred compensation plan liability
(1,585
)
 

 
(1,585
)
(2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transaction related costs and other
13,161

 
13,103

(3) 
58

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total increase in expenses
$
54,461

 
$
49,275

 
$
5,186

 
____________________
(1)
This increase is a result of services provided to JBGS and one-time tenant work.
(2)
This decrease in expense is entirely offset by the corresponding decrease in "income from deferred compensation plan assets" on our consolidated statements of income.
(3)
Potential additional New York City real property transfer tax ("Transfer Tax") related to the December 2012 acquisition of Independence Plaza.



70


Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

(Loss) Income from Partially Owned Entities

Below are the components of (loss) income from partially owned entities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Percentage
Ownership at
June 30, 2018
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
Our share of net (loss) income
 
 
 
 
 
Alexander's(1)
32.4%
 
$
5,166

 
$
16,598

Partially owned office buildings/land(2)
Various
 
(2,281
)
 
1,046

PREIT
8.0%
 
(1,497
)
 
(3,732
)
UE(3)
4.5%
 
471

 
20,303

Other investments(4)
Various
 
(3,006
)
 
13,164

 
 
 
$
(1,147
)
 
$
47,379

____________________
(1)
2018 includes our $7,708 share of Alexander's potential additional Transfer Tax.
(2)
Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(3)
2017 includes a $15,900 net gain resulting from UE operating partnership unit issuances.
(4)
Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office) and others. In the second quarter of 2017, we recognized $26,687 of net gains comprised of $15,314 representing our share of a net gain on the sale of Suffolk Downs and $11,373 representing the net gain on repayment of our debt investments in Suffolk Downs JV.

Loss from Real Estate Fund Investments

Below are the components of the loss from our real estate fund investments for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Net investment income
$
3,273

 
$
10,860

Net unrealized loss on held investments
(29,513
)
 
(6,442
)
Transfer Tax
(10,630
)
 

Net realized (loss) gain on exited investments
(913
)
 
241

(Loss) income from real estate fund investments
(37,783
)
 
4,659

Less loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
34,896

 
(8,198
)
Loss from real estate fund investments attributable to the Operating Partnership (2018 includes $4,252 of loss related to One Park Avenue potential additional transfer taxes and reduction in carried interest) (1)
(2,887
)
 
(3,539
)
Less loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership
178

 
221

Loss from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado
$
(2,709
)
 
$
(3,318
)
____________________
(1)
Excludes $1,906 and $2,381 of management and leasing fees for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.


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Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Interest and Other Investment Income, net

Below are the components of interest and other investment income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Decrease in fair value of marketable securities(1)
$
(17,102
)
 
$

Interest on loans receivable(2)
6,948

 
2,845

Dividends on marketable securities
6,706

 
6,614

Other, net
9,956

 
5,777

 
$
6,508

 
$
15,236

____________________
(1)
On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires changes in the fair value of our marketable securities to be recorded in current period earnings. Previously, changes in the fair value of marketable securities were recognized in "accumulated other comprehensive income" on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
2018 includes $5,457 of income from a profit participation on the April 2018 sale of 701 Seventh Avenue. We received this kicker in connection with our 25% participation in an October 2012, $137,500 mezzanine loan, which was repaid in January 2014.

Interest and Debt Expense

Interest and debt expense was $175,823,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $167,513,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $8,310,000.  This increase was primarily due to (i) $11,747,000 of higher interest expense relating to our variable rate loans, and (ii) $5,438,000 of higher interest expense on our $750,000,000 delayed draw term loan which was fully drawn in October 2017, partially offset by (iii) $9,085,000 higher capitalized interest and debt expense.

Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets

Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $23,559,000 representing the net gain on sale of 27 Washington Square North.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $3,021,000 compared to $2,303,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $718,000. This increase is primarily due to higher New York City UBT.

Income from Discontinued Operations
We have reclassified the revenues and expenses of our former Washington, DC segment which was spun off on July 17, 2017 and other related retail assets that were sold or are currently held for sale to "income from discontinued operations" and the related assets and liabilities to "assets related to discontinued operations" and "liabilities related to discontinued operations" for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements. The table below sets forth the combined results of operations of assets related to discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Total revenues
$
693

 
$
235,222

Total expenses
991

 
190,222

 
(298
)
 
45,000

Additional net gains on sale of real estate
618

 
2,267

JBGS spin-off transaction costs

 
(13,464
)
Income from partially-owned entities

 
342

Pretax income from discontinued operations
320

 
34,145

Income tax expense

 
(716
)
Income from discontinued operations
$
320

 
$
33,429





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Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $34,449,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to income of $14,414,000 for the prior year’s quarter, a decrease in income of $48,863,000.  This decrease resulted primarily from the allocation of net loss to the noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $6,321,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $10,935,000 for the prior year’s six months, a decrease of $4,614,000. The decrease resulted primarily from lower net income subject to allocation to Class A unitholders.

Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust

Preferred share dividends were $25,569,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $32,258,000 for the prior year’s six months, a decrease of $6,689,000. The decrease is comprised of $15,076,000 of savings from the redemption of all of the outstanding 6.625% Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares in January 2018, partially offset by a $8,387,000 increase due to the issuance of 5.25% Series M cumulative redeemable preferred shares in December 2017.

Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.

Preferred unit distributions were $25,666,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $32,355,000 for the prior year’s six months, a decrease of $6,689,000. The decrease is comprised of $15,076,000 of savings from the redemption of all the outstanding 6.625% Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred units in January 2018, partially offset by a $8,387,000 increase due to the issuance of 5.25% Series M cumulative redeemable preferred units in December 2017.


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Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Same Store Net Operating Income
Below are reconciliations of NOI to same store NOI for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
 
Other
NOI at share for the six months ended June 30, 2018
$
703,465

 
$
584,463

 
$
54,691

 
$
27,171

 
$
37,140

 
Less NOI at share from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(938
)
 
(789
)
 
(149
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
(364
)
 
(364
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(13,205
)
 
(13,205
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 write-offs
814

 
857

 
(43
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(38,217
)
 
(1,077
)
 

 

 
(37,140
)
Same store NOI at share for the six months ended June 30, 2018
$
651,555

 
$
569,885

 
$
54,499

 
$
27,171

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOI at share for the six months ended June 30, 2017
$
683,292

 
$
563,343

 
$
52,071

 
$
24,066

 
$
43,812

 
Less NOI at share from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
36

 
(164
)
 
200

 

 

 
Dispositions
(883
)
 
(883
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(12,313
)
 
(12,313
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 write-offs
(825
)
 
(804
)
 
(21
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(45,738
)
 
(1,926
)
 

 

 
(43,812
)
Same store NOI at share for the six months ended June 30, 2017
$
623,569

 
$
547,253

 
$
52,250

 
$
24,066

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in same store NOI at share for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
$
27,986

 
$
22,632

 
$
2,249

 
$
3,105

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% increase in same store NOI at share
4.5
%
 
4.1
%
(1) 
4.3
%
 
12.9
%
 
%
____________________
(1)
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store NOI at share - cash basis increased by 4.2%.



74


Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to June 30, 2017 - continued

Same Store Net Operating Income - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI - cash basis to same store NOI - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
 
Other
NOI at share - cash basis for the six months ended June 30, 2018
$
673,036

 
$
554,427

 
$
55,078

 
$
26,634

 
$
36,897

 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(639
)
 
(490
)
 
(149
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
(220
)
 
(220
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(14,290
)
 
(14,290
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income
(1,223
)
 
(1,061
)
 
(162
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(37,972
)
 
(1,075
)
 

 

 
(36,897
)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the six months ended June 30, 2018
$
618,692

 
$
537,291

 
$
54,767

 
$
26,634

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOI at share - cash basis for the six months ended June 30, 2017
$
640,336

 
$
526,674

 
$
49,429

 
$
22,476

 
$
41,757

 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
137

 
(63
)
 
200

 

 

 
Dispositions
(665
)
 
(665
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(12,234
)
 
(12,234
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income
(3,279
)
 
(3,248
)
 
(31
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(44,356
)
 
(2,599
)
 

 

 
(41,757
)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the six months ended June 30, 2017
$
579,939

 
$
507,865

 
$
49,598

 
$
22,476

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017
$
38,753

 
$
29,426

 
$
5,169

 
$
4,158

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis
6.7
%
 
5.8
%
(1) 
10.4
%
 
18.5
%
 
%
____________________
(1)
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store NOI at share - cash basis increased by 5.8%.




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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018

NOI represents total revenues less operating expenses. We consider NOI to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI should not be considered a substitute for net income. NOI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
541,818

 
$
458,552

 
$
83,266

Operating expenses
235,981

 
200,903

 
35,078

NOI - consolidated
305,837

 
257,649

 
48,188

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(17,160
)
 
(11,560
)
 
(5,600
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
65,752

 
49,778

 
15,974

NOI at share
354,429

 
295,867

 
58,562

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(12,481
)
 
(12,713
)
 
232

NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
283,154

 
$
58,794


(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Total
 
New York
 
Other
Total revenues
$
536,437

 
$
448,484

 
$
87,953

Operating expenses
237,602

 
197,916

 
39,686

NOI - consolidated
298,835

 
250,568

 
48,267

Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(17,312
)
 
(11,745
)
 
(5,567
)
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities
67,513

 
49,773

 
17,740

NOI at share
349,036

 
288,596

 
60,440

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(17,948
)
 
(17,323
)
 
(625
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
331,088

 
$
271,273

 
$
59,815



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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED

Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018 - continued

The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018 are summarized below.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2018
 
March 31, 2018
New York:
 
 
 
Office
$
184,867

 
$
187,156

Retail
87,109

 
87,909

Residential
6,338

 
6,141

Alexander's
11,909

 
11,575

Hotel Pennsylvania
5,644

 
(4,185
)
Total New York
295,867

 
288,596

 
 
 
 
Other:
 
 
 
theMART
27,816

 
26,875

555 California Street
13,660

 
13,511

Other investments
17,086

 
20,054

Total Other
58,562

 
60,440

 
 
 
 
NOI at share
$
354,429

 
$
349,036


The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018 are summarized below.

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2018
 
March 31, 2018
New York:
 
 
 
Office
$
180,710

 
$
178,199

Retail
79,139

 
79,589

Residential
5,463

 
5,599

Alexander's
12,098

 
12,039

Hotel Pennsylvania
5,744

 
(4,153
)
Total New York
283,154

 
271,273

 
 
 
 
Other:
 
 
 
theMART
27,999

 
27,079

555 California Street
13,808

 
12,826

Other investments
16,987

 
19,910

Total Other
58,794

 
59,815

 
 
 
 
NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
331,088



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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED

Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Operating Income for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018

(Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2018
 
March 31, 2018
Net income
$
105,338

 
$
282

 
 
 
 
Deduct:
 
 
 
(Income) loss from partially owned entities
(8,757
)
 
9,904

Loss from real estate fund investments
28,976

 
8,807

Interest and other investment (income) loss, net
(30,892
)
 
24,384

Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets
(23,559
)
 

(Income) loss from discontinued operations
(683
)
 
363

NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(17,160
)
 
(17,312
)
 
 
 
 
Add:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
111,846

 
108,686

General and administrative expense
34,427

 
42,533

Transaction related costs and other
1,017

 
13,156

NOI from partially owned entities
65,752

 
67,513

Interest and debt expense
87,657

 
88,166

Income tax expense
467

 
2,554

NOI at share
354,429

 
349,036

Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other
(12,481
)
 
(17,948
)
NOI at share - cash basis
$
341,948

 
$
331,088



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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to March 31, 2018

Same Store Net Operating Income

Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
 
Other
NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
354,429

 
$
295,867

 
$
27,816

 
$
13,660

 
$
17,086

 
Less NOI at share from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(288
)
 
(224
)
 
(64
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
(310
)
 
(310
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(12,794
)
 
(12,794
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 write-offs
1,941

 
1,984

 
(43
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(17,583
)
 
(497
)
 

 

 
(17,086
)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
325,395

 
$
284,026

 
$
27,709

 
$
13,660

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOI at share for the three months ended March 31, 2018
$
349,036

 
$
288,596

 
$
26,875

 
$
13,511

 
$
20,054

 
Less NOI at share from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(206
)
 
(121
)
 
(85
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
(54
)
 
(54
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(11,654
)
 
(11,654
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 write-offs
(1,127
)
 
(1,127
)
 

 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(20,633
)
 
(579
)
 

 

 
(20,054
)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended March 31, 2018
$
315,362

 
$
275,061

 
$
26,790

 
$
13,511

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in same store NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018
$
10,033

 
$
8,965

 
$
919

 
$
149

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% increase in same store NOI at share
3.2
%
 
3.3
%
(1) 
3.4
%
 
1.1
%
 
%
____________________
(1)
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store NOI at share decreased by 0.3%.






79



SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to March 31, 2018 - continued

Same Store Net Operating Income - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California Street
 
Other
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
341,948

 
$
283,154

 
$
27,999

 
$
13,808

 
$
16,987

 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(288
)
 
(224
)
 
(64
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
(242
)
 
(242
)
 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(13,686
)
 
(13,686
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income
(162
)
 

 
(162
)
 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(17,484
)
 
(497
)
 

 

 
(16,987
)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018
$
310,086

 
$
268,505

 
$
27,773

 
$
13,808

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended March 31, 2018
$
331,088

 
$
271,273

 
$
27,079

 
$
12,826

 
$
19,910

 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions
(206
)
 
(121
)
 
(85
)
 

 

 
Dispositions
22

 
22

 

 

 

 
Development properties placed into and out of service
(12,808
)
 
(12,808
)
 

 

 

 
Lease termination income
(1,061
)
 
(1,061
)
 

 

 

 
Other non-operating income, net
(20,488
)
 
(578
)
 

 

 
(19,910
)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended March 31, 2018
$
296,547

 
$
256,727

 
$
26,994

 
$
12,826

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018
$
13,539

 
$
11,778

 
$
779

 
$
982

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis
4.6
%
 
4.6
%
(1) 
2.9
%
 
7.7
%
 
%
____________________
(1)
Excluding Hotel Pennsylvania, same store NOI at share - cash basis increased by 0.7%.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Property rental income is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties.   Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividends to shareholders and distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, as well as acquisition and development costs.  Other sources of liquidity to fund cash requirements include proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loan and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales.

We anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures.  Capital requirements for development expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings and/or equity offerings.

We may from time to time purchase or retire outstanding debt securities or redeem our equity securities.  Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors.  The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

The total of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1,211,959,000 as of June 30, 2018, a $702,853,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2017.  Our consolidated outstanding debt, net was $9,781,529,000 as of June 30, 2018, a $52,042,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2017.  As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, $80,000,000 and $0, respectively, was outstanding under our revolving credit facilities.  During the remainder of 2018 and 2019, $0 and $209,262,000, respectively, of our outstanding debt matures; we may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities of $241,260,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $105,620,000, (ii) $251,955,000 of non-cash adjustments, which include depreciation and amortization expense, net realized and unrealized losses on real estate fund investments, net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets, amortization of below-market leases, net, the decrease in the fair value of marketable securities, the effect of straight-lining of rents and equity in net loss from partially owned entities, (iii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $45,999,000 and (iv) return of capital from real estate fund investments of $20,291,000, partially offset by (v) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $182,605,000.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities of $254,906,000 was comprised of (i) $185,039,000 of development costs and construction in progress, (ii) $113,300,000 of additions to real estate, (iii) $56,500,000 of acquisitions of real estate and other and (iv) $26,663,000 of investments in partially owned entities, partially offset by (v) $81,997,000 of capital distributions from partially owned entities and (vi) $44,599,000 of proceeds from the sale of real estate and related investments.

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities of Vornado Realty Trust of $689,207,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $470,000,000 for the redemption of preferred shares, (ii) $239,594,000 of dividends paid on common shares, (iii) $148,408,000 of repayments of borrowings, (iv) $49,338,000 of distributions to noncontrolling interests, (v) $30,047,000 of dividends paid on preferred shares, (vi) $3,289,000 of debt issuance costs and (vii) $818,000 of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, partially offset by (viii) $189,042,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ix) $59,558,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests and (x) $4,471,000 of proceeds received from the exercise of employee share options and other.

Net cash used in financing activities of the Operating Partnership of $689,207,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $470,000,000 for the redemption of preferred units, (ii) $239,594,000 of distributions to Vornado, (iii) $148,408,000 of repayments of borrowings, (iv) $49,338,000 of distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, (v) $30,047,000 of distributions to preferred unitholders, (vi) $3,289,000 of debt issuance costs and (vii) $818,000 of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, partially offset by (viii) $189,042,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ix) $59,558,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries and (x) $4,471,000 of proceeds received from the exercise of Vornado stock options and other.



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Liquidity and Capital Resources - continued

Capital Expenditures for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions.  Recurring capital expenditures include expenditures to maintain a property’s competitive position within the market and tenant improvements and leasing commissions necessary to re-lease expiring leases or renew or extend existing leases.  Non-recurring capital improvements include expenditures to lease space that has been vacant for more than nine months and expenditures completed in the year of acquisition and the following two years that were planned at the time of acquisition, as well as tenant improvements and leasing commissions for space that was vacant at the time of acquisition of a property.

Below is a summary of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California
Street
Expenditures to maintain assets
$
43,896

 
$
31,603

 
$
7,752

 
$
4,541

Tenant improvements
64,136

 
60,410

 
2,893

 
833

Leasing commissions
26,870

 
26,120

 
387

 
363

Non-recurring capital expenditures
17,679

 
13,579

 
156

 
3,944

Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis)
152,581

 
131,712

 
11,188

 
9,681

Adjustments to reconcile to cash basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenditures in the current period applicable to prior periods
58,701

 
49,179

 
8,516

 
1,006

Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period
(74,233
)
 
(77,279
)
 
(3,387
)
 
6,433

Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis)
$
137,049

 
$
103,612

 
$
16,317

 
$
17,120

Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per square foot per annum
$
9.44

 
$
9.90

 
$
3.44

 
$
11.64

Percentage of initial rent
10.3
%
 
10.0
%
 
6.8
%
 
13.6
%


Development and Redevelopment Expenditures for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development or redevelopment of a property, including capitalized interest, debt and operating costs until the property is substantially completed and ready for its intended use.  Our development project budgets below include initial leasing costs, which are reflected as non-recurring capital expenditures in the table above.

We are constructing a residential condominium tower containing 397,000 salable square feet at 220 Central Park South. The development cost of this project (exclusive of land cost of $515.4 million) is estimated to be approximately $1.4 billion, of which $1.1 billion has been expended as of June 30, 2018.

We are developing a 173,000 square foot Class A office building, located along the western edge of the High Line at 512 West 22nd Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan (55.0% interest).  The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $130,000,000, of which our share is $72,000,000.  As of June 30, 2018, $86,762,000 has been expended, of which our share is $47,719,000.

We are developing a 170,000 square foot office and retail building at 61 Ninth Avenue, located on the southwest corner of Ninth Avenue and 15th Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan (45.1% interest). The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $152,000,000, of which our share is $69,000,000.  As of June 30, 2018, $122,249,000 has been expended, of which our share is $55,134,000.












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Development and Redevelopment Expenditures for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 - continued

We are developing a 34,000 square foot office and retail building at 606 Broadway, located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Houston Street in Manhattan (50.0% interest). The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $60,000,000, of which our share is $30,000,000. As of June 30, 2018, $41,731,000 has been expended, of which our share is $20,866,000.

A joint venture with the Related Companies ("Related") in which we have a 50.1% ownership interest is redeveloping the historic Farley Post Office building which will include a new Moynihan Train Hall and approximately 850,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 120,000 square feet of retail space.  As of June 30, 2018, $314,837,000 has been expended, of which our share is $157,733,000. The joint venture has also entered into a development agreement with Empire State Development (“ESD”) and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders.  Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations.  Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations.  The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB.
We are redeveloping a 64,000 square foot Class A office building at 345 Montgomery Street, a part of our 555 California Street complex in San Francisco (70.0% interest) located at the corner of California and Pine Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $46,000,000, of which our share is $32,000,000. As of June 30, 2018, $9,142,000 has been expended, of which our share is $6,399,000.

We are redeveloping a 165,000 square foot office building at 825 Seventh Avenue, located at the corner of 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue (50.0% interest). The redevelopment cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $30,000,000, of which our share is $15,000,000. As of June 30, 2018, $4,897,000 has been expended, of which our share is $2,449,000.

We are redeveloping One Penn Plaza, a 2,535,000 square foot office building located on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $200,000,000, of which $3,939,000 has been expended as of June 30, 2018.

We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan, including, in particular, the Penn Plaza District.

There can be no assurance that any of our development or redevelopment projects will commence, or if commenced, be completed, or completed on schedule or within budget.

Below is a summary of development and redevelopment expenditures incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  These expenditures include interest and debt expense of $31,481,000, payroll of $4,958,000 and other soft costs (primarily architectural and engineering fees, permits, real estate taxes and professional fees) aggregating $23,083,000, which were capitalized in connection with the development and redevelopment of these projects.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California
Street
 
Other
220 Central Park South
$
152,178

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
152,178

606 Broadway
8,593

 
8,593

 

 

 

345 Montgomery Street
7,575

 

 

 
7,575

 

Penn Plaza
3,576

 
3,576

 

 

 

Marriott Marquis Times Square - retail and signage
2,686

 
2,686

 

 

 

One Penn Plaza
2,565

 
2,565

 

 

 

90 Park Avenue
1,015

 
1,015

 

 

 

Other
6,851

 
3,389

 
3,037

 
190

 
235

 
$
185,039

 
$
21,824

 
$
3,037

 
$
7,765

 
$
152,413




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Liquidity and Capital Resources - continued

Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

The total of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1,557,689,000 at June 30, 2017, a $41,633,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2016. The decrease is due to cash flows used in investing and financing activities, partially offset by cash flows provided by operating activities, as discussed below.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities of $316,217,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $221,331,000, (ii) $222,708,000 of non-cash adjustments, which include depreciation and amortization expense, equity in net income from partially owned entities, the effect of straight-lining of rents, amortization of below-market leases, net, net realized and unrealized losses on real estate fund investments, net gains on sale of real estate and other and net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets and (iii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $44,778,000, partially offset by (iv) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $172,600,000.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities of $251,529,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $191,073,000 of development costs and construction in progress, (ii) $139,611,000 of additions to real estate, (iii) $27,720,000 of investments in partially owned entities and (iv) $11,841,000 of acquisitions of real estate and other, partially offset by (v) $113,507,000 of capital distributions from partially owned entities and (vi) $5,180,000 of proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments.

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities of Vornado Realty Trust of $106,321,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $268,817,000 of dividends paid on common shares, (ii) $32,258,000 of dividends paid on preferred shares, (iii) $25,617,000 of distributions to noncontrolling interests and (iv) $13,971,000 for the repayments of borrowings, partially offset by (v) $226,929,000 of proceeds from borrowings and (vi) $9,626,000 of proceeds received from exercise of employee share options and other.

Net cash used in financing activities of the Operating Partnership of $106,321,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $268,817,000 of distributions to Vornado, (ii) $32,258,000 of distributions to preferred unitholders, (iii) $25,617,000 of distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries and (iv) $13,971,000 for the repayments of borrowings, partially offset by (v) $226,929,000 of proceeds from borrowings and (vi) $9,626,000 of proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other.






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Capital Expenditures for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Below is a summary of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California
Street
 
Other
 
Expenditures to maintain assets
$
54,674

 
$
39,972

 
$
4,361

 
$
3,148

 
$
7,193

 
Tenant improvements
56,737

 
14,828

 
7,309

 
3,454

 
31,146

 
Leasing commissions
15,264

 
7,768

 
1,083

 
768

 
5,645

 
Non-recurring capital expenditures
37,725

 
32,905

 
110

 
526

 
4,184

 
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis)
164,400

 
95,473

 
12,863

 
7,896

 
48,168

 
Adjustments to reconcile to cash basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenditures in the current period applicable to prior periods
65,985

 
26,238

 
5,987

 
8,439

 
25,321

 
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period
(68,784
)
 
(25,576
)
 
(7,704
)
 
4,263

 
(39,767
)
 
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis)
$
161,601

 
$
96,135

 
$
11,146

 
$
20,598

 
$
33,722

(1) 
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per square foot per annum
$
7.60

 
$
9.16

 
$
6.18

 
$
8.80

 
n/a

 
Percentage of initial rent
4.9
%
 
11.2
%
 
13.1
%
 
10.1
%
 
n/a

 
__________
(1) Effective July 17, 2017, the date of the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment, capital expenditures and leasing commissions by our former Washington, DC segment have been reclassified to the Other segment. We have reclassified the prior period capital expenditures and leasing commissions to conform to the current period presentation.

Development and Redevelopment Expenditures for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Below is a summary of development and redevelopment expenditures incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2017.  These expenditures include interest and debt expense of $23,312,000, payroll of $4,581,000, and other soft costs (primarily architectural and engineering fees, permits, real estate taxes and professional fees) aggregating $15,089,000, which were capitalized in connection with the development and redevelopment of these projects.
(Amounts in thousands)
Total
 
New York
 
theMART
 
555 California
Street
 
Other
 
220 Central Park South
$
126,384

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
126,384

 
606 Broadway
9,467

 
9,467

 

 

 

 
90 Park Avenue
6,002

 
6,002

 

 

 

 
Penn Plaza
3,724

 
3,724

 

 

 

 
304 Canal Street
2,534

 
2,534

 

 

 

 
345 Montgomery Street
2,424

 

 

 
2,424

 

 
Other
40,538

 
5,138

 
3,957

 
4,208

 
27,235

(1) 
 
$
191,073

 
$
26,865

 
$
3,957

 
$
6,632

 
$
153,619

 
__________
(1) Effective July 17, 2017, the date of the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment, capital expenditures and leasing commissions by our former Washington, DC segment have been reclassified to the Other segment. We have reclassified the prior period capital expenditures and leasing commissions to conform to the current period presentation.




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Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant cost to us.

Generally, our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us. However, in certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. As of June 30, 2018, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $667,000,000.

As of June 30, 2018, $13,337,000 of letters of credit was outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest rate coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.

In September 2016, our 50.1% joint venture with Related was designated by ESD, an entity of New York State, to redevelop the historic Farley Post Office Building. The joint venture entered into a development agreement with ESD and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations. The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB.

As of June 30, 2018, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $34,000,000.

As of June 30, 2018, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $342,000,000.

Income Taxes - 220 Central Park South

We are constructing a residential condominium tower at 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS"). For income tax purposes, we recognize revenue associated with our 220 CPS project using the percentage of completion method. On May 25, 2018, the 220 CPS condominium offering plan was declared effective by the Attorney General of the State of New York. Accordingly, during the quarter ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a liability (a component of “other liabilities”) and a corresponding asset (a component of “other assets”) of $52,000,000 for estimated Federal, state and local income taxes due September 17, 2018. GAAP revenue associated with our 220 CPS project is recognized under the completed contract method upon closing of the condominium unit sales.


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Funds From Operations (“FFO”)

Vornado Realty Trust

FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of depreciated real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified non-cash items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries.  FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions.  FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.  The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in Note 20Income Per Share/Income Per Class A Unit, in our consolidated financial statements on page 40 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions was $209,680,000, or $1.10 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $257,673,000, or $1.35 per diluted share, for the prior year’s three months. FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions was $312,339,000, or $1.63 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $463,422,000, or $2.43 per diluted share, for the prior year’s six months.  Details of certain adjustments to FFO are discussed in the financial results summary of our “Overview”.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Reconciliation of our net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
111,534

 
$
115,972

 
$
93,693

 
$
163,724

Per diluted share
$
0.58

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.86

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of real property
$
103,599

 
$
128,527

 
$
204,009

 
$
258,996

Net gains on sale of real estate
(24,177
)
 

 
(24,177
)
 
(2,267
)
Real estate impairment losses

 

 

 

Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income (loss) of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of real property
25,488

 
37,682

 
53,594

 
76,756

Net gains on sale of real estate
(272
)
 
(15,339
)
 
(577
)
 
(17,192
)
Real estate impairment losses

 
167

 
4

 
3,218

 
104,638

 
151,037

 
232,853

 
319,511

Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments
(6,508
)
 
(9,356
)
 
(14,419
)
 
(19,873
)
FFO adjustments, net
$
98,130

 
$
141,681

 
$
218,434

 
$
299,638

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO attributable to common shareholders
$
209,664

 
$
257,653

 
$
312,127

 
$
463,362

Convertible preferred share dividends
16

 
20

 
32

 
60

Earnings allocated to Out-Performance Plan units

 

 
180

 

FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions
$
209,680

 
$
257,673

 
$
312,339

 
$
463,422

Per diluted share
$
1.10

 
$
1.35

 
$
1.63

 
$
2.43

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
190,200

 
189,395

 
190,141

 
189,304

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee stock options and restricted share awards
930

 
1,011

 
934

 
1,089

Convertible preferred shares
38

 
38

 
38

 
57

Out-Performance Plan units

 

 
115

 

Denominator for FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions per diluted share
191,168

 
190,444

 
191,228

 
190,450



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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We have exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. Market interest rates are sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control. Our exposure to a change in interest rates on our consolidated and non-consolidated debt (all of which arises out of non-trading activity) is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands, except per share and per unit amounts)
2018
 
2017
 
June 30,
Balance
 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
 
Effect of 1%
Change In
Base Rates
 
December 31,
Balance
 
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
Consolidated debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable rate
$
3,985,262

 
3.75%
 
$
39,853

 
$
3,492,133

 
3.19%
Fixed rate
5,859,211

 
3.63%
 

 
6,311,706

 
3.72%
 
$
9,844,473

 
3.68%
 
39,853

 
$
9,803,839

 
3.53%
Pro rata share of debt of non-consolidated entities (non-recourse):(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable rate
$
1,422,776

 
3.86%
 
14,228

 
$
1,395,001

 
3.24%
Fixed rate
2,080,891

 
4.90%
 

 
2,035,888

 
4.89%
 
$
3,503,667

 
4.48%
 
14,228

 
$
3,430,889

 
4.22%
Noncontrolling interests' share of consolidated subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
(1,494
)
 
 
 
 
Total change in annual net income attributable to the Operating Partnership
 
 
 
 
52,587

 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests’ share of the Operating Partnership
 
 
 
 
(3,271
)
 
 
 
 
Total change in annual net income attributable to Vornado
 
 
 
 
$
49,316

 
 
 
 
Total change in annual net income attributable to the Operating Partnership per diluted Class A unit
 
 
 
 
$
0.26

 
 
 
 
Total change in annual net income attributable to Vornado per diluted share
 
 
 
 
$
0.26

 
 
 
 
__________
(1) As a result of Toys "R" Us ("Toys") filing a voluntary petition under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, we determined the Company no longer has the ability to exercise significant influence over Toys. Accordingly, we have excluded our share of Toys debt.

We may utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. As of June 30, 2018, we have an interest rate swap on a $375,000,000 mortgage loan on 888 Seventh Avenue that swapped the rate from LIBOR plus 1.60% (3.60% as of June 30, 2018) to a fixed rate of 3.15% through December 2020 and an interest rate swap on a $700,000,000 mortgage loan on 770 Broadway that swapped the rate from LIBOR plus 1.75% (3.77% as of June 30, 2018) to a fixed rate of 2.56% through September 2020.

In connection with the $100,000,000 refinancing of 33-00 Northern Boulevard, we entered into an interest rate swap from LIBOR plus 1.80% (3.85% as of June 30, 2018) to a fixed rate of 4.14% through January 2025.

Fair Value of Debt
 
The estimated fair value of our consolidated debt is calculated based on current market prices and discounted cash flows at the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining term of such debt.  As of June 30, 2018, the estimated fair value of our consolidated debt was $9,789,000,000.


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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures (Vornado Realty Trust)

Disclosure Controls and Procedures: Our management, with the participation of Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 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 such evaluation, Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2018, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures (Vornado Realty L.P.)

Disclosure Controls and Procedures: Vornado Realty L.P.’s management, with the participation of Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 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 such evaluation, Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2018, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Vornado Realty Trust

None.

Vornado Realty L.P.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, we issued 35,062 Class A units in connection with equity awards issued pursuant to Vornado’s omnibus share plan, including with respect to grants of restricted Vornado common shares and restricted units of the Operating Partnership and upon conversion, surrender or exchange of the Operating Partnership’s units or Vornado stock options, and consideration received included $672,364 in cash proceeds. Such units were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information
None.

Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index.



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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
 
 
 
 
Articles of Amendment to Declaration of Trust, dated as June 13, 2018
 
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Vornado Realty Trust, as amended on July 25, 2018
 
 
Letter regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information of Vornado Realty Trust
 
 
Letter regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information of Vornado Realty L.P.
 
 
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty Trust
 
 
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust
 
 
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty L.P.
 
 
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty L.P.
 
 
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty Trust
 
 
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust
 
 
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty L.P.
 
 
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty L.P.
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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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.

 
 
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: July 30, 2018
By:
/s/ Matthew Iocco
 
 
Matthew Iocco, Chief Accounting Officer (duly
authorized officer and principal accounting officer)


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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.

 
 
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: July 30, 2018
By:
/s/ Matthew Iocco
 
 
Matthew Iocco, Chief Accounting Officer of Vornado
Realty Trust, sole General Partner of Vornado Realty
L.P. (duly authorized officer and principal accounting
officer)


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