Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements
ALEXANDER’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ASSETS September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Real estate, at cost:
Land
$ 44,804 $ 44,971
Buildings and leasehold improvements
1,013,011 1,014,311
Development and construction in progress
18,945 11,761
Total 1,076,760 1,071,043
Accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 364,290 ) ( 350,122 )
Real estate, net 712,470 720,921
Cash and cash equivalents 448,913 428,710
Restricted cash 20,858 21,167
Marketable securities 9,435 6,024
Tenant and other receivables 6,619 8,116
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents 137,863 145,274
Deferred leasing costs, net, including unamortized leasing fees to Vornado
of $ 24,633 and $ 27,851 , respectively
32,265 36,524
Other assets 45,163 37,402
$ 1,413,586 $ 1,404,138
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Mortgages payable, net of deferred debt issuance costs $ 1,157,263 $ 1,156,170
Amounts due to Vornado 2,092 1,516
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 53,200 35,342
Other liabilities 6,720 7,882
Total liabilities 1,219,275 1,200,910
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock: $ 1.00 par value per share; authorized, 3,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding, none
— —
Common stock: $ 1.00 par value per share; authorized, 10,000,000 shares; issued, 5,173,450 shares; outstanding, 5,107,290 shares
5,173 5,173
Additional capital 33,415 32,965
Retained earnings 152,186 166,165
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 3,905 ( 707 )
194,679 203,596
Treasury stock: 66,160 shares, at cost
( 368 ) ( 368 )
Total equity 194,311 203,228
$ 1,413,586 $ 1,404,138
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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ALEXANDER’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
REVENUES
Rental revenues $ 48,950 $ 43,499 $ 156,491 $ 143,087
EXPENSES
Operating, including fees to Vornado of $ 1,536 , $ 1,177 , $ 4,585 and $ 3,795 , respectively
( 21,433 ) ( 22,448 ) ( 68,655 ) ( 63,979 )
Depreciation and amortization ( 9,008 ) ( 7,587 ) ( 25,682 ) ( 23,129 )
General and administrative, including management fees to Vornado of $ 595 and $ 1,785 in each three and nine month period, respectively
( 1,272 ) ( 1,386 ) ( 4,638 ) ( 4,948 )
Total expenses ( 31,713 ) ( 31,421 ) ( 98,975 ) ( 92,056 )
Interest and other income, net 157 220 480 2,473
Interest and debt expense
( 5,124 ) ( 4,463 ) ( 15,350 ) ( 19,208 )
Change in fair value of marketable securities
( 869 ) ( 1,231 ) 3,411 ( 10,789 )
Net gain on sale of real estate — — 9,124 —
Net income $ 11,401 $ 6,604 $ 55,181 $ 23,507
Net income per common share - basic and diluted $ 2.22 $ 1.29 $ 10.77 $ 4.59
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 5,124,478 5,122,206 5,123,321 5,120,490
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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ALEXANDER’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Net income $ 11,401 $ 6,604 $ 55,181 $ 23,507
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in fair value of interest rate derivatives 165 ( 14 ) 4,612 7
Comprehensive income $ 11,566 $ 6,590 $ 59,793 $ 23,514
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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ALEXANDER’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Additional
Capital Retained
Earnings Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury
Stock Total Equity
Common Stock
Shares Amount
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance, June 30, 2021 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 33,415 $ 163,845 $ 3,740 $ ( 368 ) $ 205,805
Net income — — — 11,401 — — 11,401
Dividends paid ($ 4.50 per common share)
— — — ( 23,060 ) — — ( 23,060 )
Change in fair value of interest rate derivatives — — — — 165 — 165
Balance, September 30, 2021 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 33,415 $ 152,186 $ 3,905 $ ( 368 ) $ 194,311
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance, June 30, 2020 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 32,965 $ 187,229 $ ( 28 ) $ ( 368 ) $ 224,971
Net income — — — 6,604 — — 6,604
Dividends paid ($ 4.50 per common share)
— — — ( 23,050 ) — — ( 23,050 )
Change in fair value of interest rate derivatives — — — — ( 14 ) — ( 14 )
Balance, September 30, 2020 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 32,965 $ 170,783 $ ( 42 ) $ ( 368 ) $ 208,511
Additional
Capital Retained
Earnings Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Treasury
Stock Total Equity
Common Stock
Shares Amount
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance, December 31, 2020 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 32,965 $ 166,165 $ ( 707 ) $ ( 368 ) $ 203,228
Net income — — — 55,181 — — 55,181
Dividends paid ($ 13.50 per common share)
— — — ( 69,160 ) — — ( 69,160 )
Change in fair value of interest rate derivatives — — — — 4,612 — 4,612
Deferred stock unit grants — — 450 — — — 450
Balance, September 30, 2021 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 33,415 $ 152,186 $ 3,905 $ ( 368 ) $ 194,311
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance, December 31, 2019 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 32,365 $ 216,394 $ ( 49 ) $ ( 368 ) $ 253,515
Net income — — — 23,507 — — 23,507
Dividends paid ($ 13.50 per common share)
— — — ( 69,118 ) — — ( 69,118 )
Change in fair value of interest rate derivatives — — — — 7 — 7
Deferred stock unit grants — — 600 — — — 600
Balance, September 30, 2020 5,173 $ 5,173 $ 32,965 $ 170,783 $ ( 42 ) $ ( 368 ) $ 208,511
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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ALEXANDER’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2021 2020
Net income $ 55,181 $ 23,507
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of debt issuance costs 26,923 25,554
Net gain on sale of real estate ( 9,124 ) —
Straight-lining of rental income 7,411 18,306
Write-off of tenant receivables — 4,122
Stock-based compensation 450 600
Change in fair value of marketable securities
( 3,411 ) 10,789
Dividends received in stock — ( 214 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Tenant and other receivables 1,497 ( 4,886 )
Other assets ( 9,146 ) ( 33,731 )
Amounts due to Vornado 1,032 ( 697 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 20,601 12,646
Other liabilities ( 495 ) ( 475 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 90,919 55,521
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction in progress and real estate additions ( 14,711 ) ( 23,630 )
Proceeds from sale of real estate 9,291 —
Return of short-term investment 3,600 —
Net cash used in investing activities ( 1,820 ) ( 23,630 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid ( 69,160 ) ( 69,118 )
Debt issuance costs ( 45 ) ( 2,680 )
Proceeds from borrowing
— 145,708
Debt repayments — ( 50,000 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities ( 69,205 ) 23,910
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 19,894 55,801
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 449,877 313,977
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 469,771 $ 369,778
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period $ 428,710 $ 298,063
Restricted cash at beginning of period 21,167 15,914
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period $ 449,877 $ 313,977
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 448,913 $ 355,712
Restricted cash at end of period 20,858 14,066
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 469,771 $ 369,778
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash payments for interest $ 14,182 $ 17,959
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Liability for real estate additions, including $ 109 and $ 456 for development fees due to Vornado in 2021 and 2020, respectively
$ 1,832 $ 3,622
Write-off of fully depreciated assets 5,628 457
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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ALEXANDER’S, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
Alexander’s, Inc. (NYSE: ALX) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), incorporated in Delaware, engaged in leasing, managing, developing and redeveloping its properties. All references to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “Alexander’s” refer to Alexander’s, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are managed by, and our properties are leased and developed by, Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) (NYSE: VNO). As of September 30, 2021, we had seven properties in the greater New York City metropolitan area, including 30.3 acres of land located in Paramus, New Jersey (“Paramus Property”) which we sold in October 2021. See Note 5 - Real Estate Sales for further details.
2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of Alexander’s and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany amounts have been eliminated and 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 consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “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, 2020, as filed with the SEC.
We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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 nine months ended September 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
We operate in one reportable segment.
3. Recently Issued Accounting Literature
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an update (“ASU 2020-04”) establishing Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 848, Reference Rate Reform. ASU 2020-04 contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and other contracts. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. We have elected to apply the hedge accounting expedients related to probability and the assessments of effectiveness for future LIBOR-indexed cash flows to assume that the index upon which future hedged transactions will be based matches the index on the corresponding derivatives. Application of these expedients preserves the presentation of derivatives consistent with past presentation. We continue to evaluate the impact of the guidance and may apply other elections as applicable as additional changes in the market occur.
In July 2021, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2021-05”) Lessors - Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments to ASC Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). ASU 2021-05 provides additional ASC 842 classification guidance as it relates to a lessor’s accounting for certain leases with variable lease payments. ASU 2021-05 requires a lessor to classify a lease with variable payments that do not depend on an index or rate as an operating lease if either a sales-type lease or direct financing lease classification would trigger a day-one loss. ASU 2021-05 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2021-05 on our consolidated financial statements, but do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
4. Revenue Recognition
Our rental revenues include revenues from the leasing of space to tenants at our properties and revenues from parking and tenant services. We have the following revenue recognition policies:
• Lease revenues from the leasing of space to tenants at our properties. Revenues derived from base rent 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 underlying asset is available for use by the lessee. 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. Revenues derived from the reimbursement of real estate taxes, insurance expenses and common area maintenance expenses are generally recognized in the same period as the related expenses are incurred. As lessor, we have elected to combine the lease components (base and variable rent), non-lease components (reimbursements of common area maintenance expenses) and reimbursement of real estate taxes and insurance expenses from our operating lease agreements and account for the components as a single lease component in accordance with ASC 842.
• Parking revenue arising from the rental of parking spaces at our properties. This income is recognized as the services are transferred in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).
• Tenant services is revenue arising from sub-metered electric, elevator and other services provided to tenants at their request. This revenue is recognized as the services are transferred in accordance with ASC 606.
Under ASC 842, we must assess on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the future lease payments. We consider the tenant’s payment history, current credit status and other factors when assessing collectability. When collectability is not deemed probable, we write-off the tenant’s receivables, including straight-line rent receivable, and limit lease income to cash received. We recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenues. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, there were no changes to our lease collectability assessment.
The following is a summary of revenue sources for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Lease revenues $ 46,535 $ 41,394 $ 149,850 $ 137,479
Parking revenue 1,207 1,106 3,215 3,046
Tenant services 1,208 999 3,426 2,562
Rental revenues $ 48,950 $ 43,499 $ 156,491 $ 143,087
The components of lease revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Fixed lease revenues $ 31,072 $ 33,609 $ 97,115 $ 101,348
Variable lease revenues 15,463 7,785 52,735 36,131
Lease revenues $ 46,535 $ 41,394 $ 149,850 $ 137,479
Bloomberg L.P. (“Bloomberg”) accounted for revenue of $ 85,057,000 and $ 80,696,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, representing approximately 54 % and 56 % of our total revenues in each period, respectively. No other tenant accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues. If we were to lose Bloomberg as a tenant, or if Bloomberg were to be unable to fulfill its obligations under its lease, it would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. In order to assist us in our continuing assessment of Bloomberg’s creditworthiness, we receive certain confidential financial information and metrics from Bloomberg. In addition, we access and evaluate financial information regarding Bloomberg from other private sources, as well as publicly available data.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
5. Real Estate Sales
On June 4, 2021, we sold a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York (“Bronx Land Parcel”) for $ 10,000,000 . Net proceeds from the sale were $ 9,291,000 after closing costs and the financial statement gain was $ 9,124,000 .
On October 4, 2021, we sold our Paramus Property to IKEA Property, Inc. (“IKEA”), the tenant at the property, for $ 75,000,000 , pursuant to IKEA’s purchase option contained in the lease. Net proceeds from the sale were $ 4,580,000 after closing costs and the repayment of the $ 68,000,000 mortgage loan. The financial statement gain was $ 60,826,000 , which will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2021.
We do not expect to pay a special dividend related to these transactions.
6. Related Party Transactions
Vornado
As of September 30, 2021, Vornado owned 32.4 % of our outstanding common stock. We are managed by, and our properties are leased and developed by, Vornado, pursuant to the agreements described below, which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable.
Management and Development Agreements
We pay Vornado an annual management fee equal to the sum of (i) $ 2,800,000 , (ii) 2 % of gross revenue from the Rego Park II shopping center, (iii) $ 0.50 per square foot of the tenant-occupied office and retail space at 731 Lexington Avenue and (iv) $ 344,000 , escalating at 3 % per annum, for managing the common area of 731 Lexington Avenue. Vornado is also entitled to a development fee equal to 6 % of development costs, as defined.
Leasing and Other Agreements
Vornado also provides us with leasing services for a fee of 3 % of rent for the first ten years of a lease term, 2 % of rent for the eleventh through the twentieth year of a lease term, and 1 % of rent for the twenty-first through thirtieth year of a lease term, subject to the payment of rents by tenants. In the event third-party real estate brokers are used, the fees to Vornado increase by 1 % and Vornado is responsible for the fees to the third-party real estate brokers.
Vornado is also entitled to a commission upon the sale of any of our assets equal to 3 % of gross proceeds, as defined, for asset sales less than $ 50,000,000 and 1 % of gross proceeds, as defined, for asset sales of $ 50,000,000 or more (the “Sales Agreement”).
Pursuant to the Sales Agreement, we paid a $ 300,000 sales commission to Vornado in the second quarter of 2021 related to the sale of the Bronx Land Parcel. In addition, we will pay a $ 750,000 sales commission to Vornado in the fourth quarter of 2021 related to the Paramus Property sale.
We also have agreements with Building Maintenance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vornado, to supervise (i) cleaning, engineering and security services at our 731 Lexington Avenue property and (ii) security services at our Rego Park I and Rego Park II properties and The Alexander apartment tower.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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6. Related Party Transactions - continued
The following is a summary of fees incurred to Vornado under the various agreements discussed above.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Company management fees $ 700 $ 700 $ 2,100 $ 2,100
Development fees 30 188 109 456
Leasing fees 1,291 113 1,730 172
Commission on sale of real estate — — 300 —
Property management, cleaning, engineering and security fees
1,468 1,074 4,279 3,519
$ 3,489 $ 2,075 $ 8,518 $ 6,247
As of September 30, 2021, the amounts due to Vornado were $ 1,291,000 for leasing fees; $ 692,000 for management, property management, cleaning, engineering and security fees; and $ 109,000 for development fees. As of December 31, 2020, the amounts due to Vornado were $ 845,000 for management, property management, cleaning, engineering and security fees; $ 557,000 for development fees; and $ 114,000 for leasing fees.
7. Marketable Securities
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we owned 564,612 common shares of The Macerich Company (“Macerich”) (NYSE: MAC). As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value of these shares was $ 9,435,000 and $ 6,024,000 , respectively, based on Macerich’s closing share price of $ 16.71 per share and $ 10.67 per share, respectively. These shares are presented at fair value as “marketable securities” on our consolidated balance sheets and the gains and losses resulting from the mark-to-market of these securities are recognized in current period earnings.
8. Mortgages Payable
The following is a summary of our outstanding mortgages payable as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. We may refinance our maturing debt as it comes due or choose to pay it down.
Interest Rate at September 30, 2021 Balance at
(Amounts in thousands) Maturity September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
First mortgages secured by:
Paramus (1)
Oct. 04, 2021 4.72 % $ 68,000 $ 68,000
731 Lexington Avenue, office condominium (2)
Jun. 11, 2024 0.98 % 500,000 500,000
731 Lexington Avenue, retail condominium (3)
Aug. 05, 2025 1.72 % 300,000 300,000
Rego Park II shopping center (4)
Dec. 12, 2025 1.43 % 202,544 202,544
The Alexander apartment tower Nov. 01, 2027 2.63 % 94,000 94,000
Total 1,164,544 1,164,544
Deferred debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $ 14,172 and $ 13,034 , respectively
( 7,281 ) ( 8,374 )
$ 1,157,263 $ 1,156,170
(1) On October 4, 2021, the loan was repaid in connection with the sale of the property. See Note 5 - Real Estate Sales for further details.
(2) Interest at LIBOR plus 0.90 %. Maturity represents the extended maturity based on our unilateral right to extend.
(3) Interest at LIBOR plus 1.40 % which was swapped to a fixed rate of 1.72 %.
(4) Interest at LIBOR plus 1.35 %. The loan balance of $ 252,544 as of December 31, 2020 is presented net of our participation of $ 50,000 . On April 7, 2021, we used our participation in this loan to reduce the loan balance to $ 202,544 .
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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9. Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). Our 2016 Omnibus Stock Plan (the “Plan”) provides for grants of incentive and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, deferred stock units (“DSUs”) and performance shares, as defined, to the directors, officers and employees of the Company and Vornado.
In May 2021, we granted each of the members of our Board of Directors 284 DSUs with a market value of $ 75,000 per grant. The grant date fair value of these awards was $ 56,250 per grant, or $ 450,000 in the aggregate, in accordance with ASC 718. The DSUs entitle the holders to receive shares of the Company’s common stock without the payment of any consideration. The DSUs vested immediately and accordingly, were expensed on the date of grant, but the shares of common stock underlying the DSUs are not deliverable to the grantee until the grantee is no longer serving on the Company’s Board of Directors. As of September 30, 2021, there were 17,188 DSUs outstanding and 488,599 shares were available for future grant under the Plan.
10. Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”) defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. 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.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
Financial assets measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2021 consist of marketable securities and an interest rate swap, which are presented in the table below based on their level in the fair value hierarchy, and an interest rate cap, which fair value was insignificant as of September 30, 2021. There were no financial liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2021.
As of September 30, 2021
(Amounts in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities $ 9,435 $ 9,435 $ — $ —
Interest rate swap (included in other assets) 3,960 — 3,960 —
$ 13,395 $ 9,435 $ 3,960 $ —
Financial assets measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 consist of marketable securities, which are presented in the table below based on their level in the fair value hierarchy, and an interest rate cap, which fair value was insignificant as of December 31, 2020. Financial liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2020 consist of an interest rate swap, which is presented in the table below based on its level in the fair value hierarchy.
As of December 31, 2020
(Amounts in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Marketable securities $ 6,024 $ 6,024 $ — $ —
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap (included in other liabilities) $ 667 $ — $ 667 $ —
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10. Fair Value Measurements - continued
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 and mortgages payable. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities and are classified as Level 1. The fair value of our mortgages payable is calculated by discounting the future contractual cash flows of these instruments using current risk-adjusted rates available to borrowers with similar credit ratings, which are provided by a third-party specialist, and is classified as Level 2. The table below summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of these financial instruments as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
As of September 30, 2021 As of December 31, 2020
(Amounts in thousands) Carrying
Amount Fair
Value Carrying
Amount Fair
Value
Assets:
Cash equivalents
$ 412,592 $ 412,592 $ 393,070 $ 393,070
Liabilities:
Mortgages payable (excluding deferred debt issuance costs, net)
$ 1,164,544 $ 1,130,000 $ 1,164,544 $ 1,130,000
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Insurance
We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $ 300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which the first $ 30,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and all-risk property and rental value insurance coverage with limits of $ 1.7 billion per occurrence, including coverage for acts of terrorism, with sub-limits for certain perils such as floods and earthquakes on each of our properties and excluding communicable disease coverage.
Fifty Ninth Street Insurance Company, LLC (“FNSIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism, including nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) acts, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027. Coverage for acts of terrorism (including NBCR acts) is up to $ 1.7 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to FNSIC. For NBCR acts, FNSIC is responsible for a $ 275,000 deductible and 20 % of the balance of a covered loss, and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining 80 % of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by FNSIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism or other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us and 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 costs in the future. If lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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11. Commitments and Contingencies - continued
Rego Park I Litigation
In June 2014, Sears Roebuck and Co. (“Sears”) filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against Vornado and us (and certain of our subsidiaries) with regard to the 195,000 square foot store that Sears leased at our Rego Park I property alleging that the defendants are liable for harm that Sears has suffered as a result of (a) water intrusions into the premises, (b) two fires in February 2014 that caused damages to those premises, and (c) alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the premises’ parking garage. Sears asserted various causes of actions for damages and sought to compel compliance with landlord’s obligations to repair the premises and to provide security, and to compel us to abate a nuisance that Sears claims was a cause of the water intrusions into its premises. In addition to injunctive relief, Sears sought, among other things, damages of not less than $ 4,000,000 and future damages it estimated would not be less than $ 25,000,000 . In March 2016, Sears withdrew its claim for future damages leaving a remaining claim for property damages, which we estimate to be approximately $ 650,000 based on information provided by Sears. We intend to defend the remaining claim vigorously. The amount or range of reasonably possible losses, if any, is not expected to be greater than $ 650,000 . On October 15, 2018, Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief resulting in an automatic stay of this case.
Letters of Credit
Approximately $ 960,000 of standby letters of credit were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021.
Other
There are various other legal actions against us in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, the outcome of such matters in the aggregate will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
12. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per share. Basic income per share is determined using the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted income per share is determined using the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period, and assumes all potentially dilutive securities were converted into common shares at the earliest date possible. There were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
2021 2020 2021 2020
Net income $ 11,401 $ 6,604 $ 55,181 $ 23,507
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted
5,124,478 5,122,206 5,123,321 5,120,490
Net income per common share – basic and diluted $ 2.22 $ 1.29 $ 10.77 $ 4.59
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Alexander’s, Inc.
Results of Review of Interim Financial Information
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Alexander’s, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, and changes in equity, for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, 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, 2020, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 16, 2021, 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, 2020, 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
New York, New York
November 1, 2021
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