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Acquisitions:
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Acquisitions:  
Acquisitions:

15. Acquisitions:

  • Desert Sky Mall:

        On February 28, 2011, the Company acquired the remaining 50% ownership interest in Desert Sky Mall, an 890,000 square foot regional shopping center in Phoenix, Arizona, that it did not own for $27,625. The acquisition was completed in order to gain 100% ownership and control over this well located asset. The purchase price was funded by a cash payment of $1,875 and the assumption of the third party's pro rata share of the mortgage note payable on the property of $25,750. Concurrent with the purchase of the partnership interest, the Company paid off the $51,500 loan on the property. Prior to the acquisition, the Company had accounted for its investment under the equity method (See Note 4—Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures). As a result of this transaction, the Company obtained 100% ownership of Desert Sky Mall.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the fair value of Desert Sky Mall:

Property

  $ 46,603  

Deferred charges, net

    5,474  

Cash and cash equivalents

    6,057  

Tenant receivables

    202  

Other assets, net

    4,481  
       

Total assets acquired

    62,817  
       

Mortgage note payable

    51,500  

Accounts payable

    33  

Other accrued liabilities

    3,017  
       

Total liabilities assumed

    54,550  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets (at 100% ownership)

  $ 8,267  
       

        The Company determined that the purchase price represented the fair value of the additional ownership interest in Desert Sky Mall that was acquired. Accordingly, the Company also determined that the fair value of the acquired ownership interest in Desert Sky Mall equaled the fair value of the Company's existing ownership interest.

Fair value of existing ownership interest (at 50% ownership)

  $ 4,164  

Carrying value of investment in Desert Sky Mall

    (2,296 )
       

Gain on remeasurement

  $ 1,868  
       

        The Company has included the gain in gain (loss) on remeasurement, sale or write down of assets, net for the year ended December 31, 2011 (See Note 6—Property).

  • Superstition Springs Land:

        On June 3, 2011, the Company acquired the additional 50% ownership interest in Superstition Springs Land that it did not own in connection with the GGP Exchange (See Note 4—Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures). Prior to the acquisition, the Company had accounted for its investment in Superstition Springs Land under the equity method. As a result of this transaction, the Company obtained 100% ownership of the land.

        The Company recorded the fair value of Superstition Springs Land at $12,914. As a result of obtaining control of this property, the Company recognized a gain of $1,734, which is included in (loss) gain on remeasurement, sale or write down of assets, net for the year ended December 31, 2011 (See Note 6—Property). Since the date of acquisition, the Company has included Superstition Springs Land in its consolidated financial statements.

  • Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA:

        On July 22, 2011, the Company acquired the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, a 530,000 square foot outlet center in Niagara Falls, New York. The initial purchase price of $200,000 was funded by a cash payment of $78,579 and the assumption of the mortgage note payable with a carrying value of $121,421 and a fair value of $130,006. The cash purchase price was funded from borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

        The purchase and sale agreement includes contingent consideration based on the performance of the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA from the acquisition date through July 21, 2014 that could increase the purchase price from the initial $200,000 up to a maximum of $218,322. The Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration as of December 31, 2012 to be $16,083, which has been included in other accrued liabilities as part of the fair value of the total liabilities assumed.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the fair value of the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA:

Property

  $ 228,720  

Restricted cash

    5,367  

Deferred charges

    10,383  

Other assets

    3,090  
       

Total assets acquired

    247,560  
       

Mortgage note payable

    130,006  

Accounts payable

    231  

Other accrued liabilities

    38,037  
       

Total liabilities assumed

    168,274  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets

  $ 79,286  
       

        The Company determined that the purchase price, including the estimated fair value of contingent consideration, represented the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

  • SDG Acquisition Properties:

        On December 31, 2011, the Company acquired the SDG Acquisition Properties as a result of the SDG Transaction. The Company completed the SDG Transaction in order to gain 100% control of the SDG Acquisition Properties. In connection with the acquisition, the Company assumed the mortgage notes payable on Eastland Mall and Valley Mall. Prior to the acquisition, the Company had accounted for its investment in SDG Macerich under the equity method (See Note 4—Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures). As a result of this transaction, the Company obtained 100% ownership of the SDG Acquisition Properties.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the fair value of the SDG Acquisition Properties:

Property

  $ 371,344  

Tenant receivables

    10,048  

Deferred charges

    30,786  

Other assets

    32,826  
       

Total assets acquired

    445,004  
       

Mortgage notes payable

    211,543  

Accounts payable

    10,416  

Other accrued liabilities

    18,578  
       

Total liabilities assumed

    240,537  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets

  $ 204,467  
       

        The Company determined that the purchase price represented the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

  • Capitola Kohl's:

        On April 29, 2011, the Company purchased a fee interest in a freestanding Kohl's store at Capitola Mall for $28,500. The purchase price was paid from cash on hand.

  • 500 North Michigan Avenue:

        On February 29, 2012, the Company acquired a 327,000 square foot mixed-use retail/office building in Chicago, Illinois ("500 North Michigan Avenue") for $70,925. The purchase price was funded from borrowings under the Company's line of credit. The acquisition was completed in order to gain control over the property adjacent to The Shops at North Bridge.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the fair value of 500 North Michigan Avenue:

Property

  $ 66,033  

Deferred charges

    7,450  

Other assets

    2,143  
       

Total assets acquired

    75,626  
       

Other accrued liabilities

    4,701  
       

Total liabilities assumed

    4,701  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets

  $ 70,925  
       

        The Company determined that the purchase price represented the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

        Since the date of acquisition, the Company has included 500 North Michigan Avenue in its consolidated financial statements. The property has generated incremental revenue of $7,570 and incremental loss of $502.

  • FlatIron Crossing:

        On October 3, 2012, the Company acquired the 75% ownership interest in FlatIron Crossing, a 1,443,000 square foot regional shopping center in Broomfield, Colorado, that it did not own for $310,397. The acquisition was completed in order to gain 100% ownership and control over this asset. The purchase price was funded by a cash payment of $195,900 and the assumption of the third party's share of the mortgage note payable on the property of $114,497. Prior to the acquisition, the Company had accounted for its investment under the equity method (See Note 4—Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures). As a result of this transaction, the Company obtained 100% ownership of FlatIron Crossing.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the fair value of FlatIron Crossing:

Property

  $ 443,391  

Deferred charges

    25,251  

Cash and cash equivalents

    3,856  

Other assets

    2,101  
       

Total assets acquired

    474,599  
       

Mortgage note payable

    175,720  

Accounts payable

    366  

Other accrued liabilities

    11,071  
       

Total liabilities assumed

    187,157  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets (at 100% ownership)

  $ 287,442  
       

        The Company determined that the purchase price represented the fair value of the additional ownership interest in FlatIron Crossing that was acquired.

Fair value of existing ownership interest (at 25% ownership)

  $ 91,542  

Carrying value of investment

    (33,382 )

Prior gain deferral recognized

    26,067  
       

Gain on remeasurement

  $ 84,227  
       

        The following is the reconciliation of the purchase price to the fair value of the acquired net assets:

Purchase price

  $ 310,397  

Less debt assumed

    (114,497 )

Carrying value of investment

    33,382  

Remeasurement gain

    84,227  

Less prior gain deferral

    (26,067 )
       

Fair value of acquired net assets (at 100% ownership)

  $ 287,442  
       

        The Company has included the gain in gain (loss) on remeasurement, sale or write down of assets, net for the year ended December 31, 2012 (See Note 6—Property). The prior gain deferral relates to the prior sale of the 75% ownership interest in FlatIron Crossing. Due to certain contractual rights that were afforded to the buyer of the interest, a portion of that gain was deferred.

        Since the date of acquisition, the Company has included FlatIron Crossing in its consolidated financial statements. FlatIron Crossing has generated incremental revenue of $11,601 and incremental earnings of $1,643.

  • Arrowhead Towne Center:

        On October 26, 2012, the Company acquired the remaining 33.3% ownership interest in Arrowhead Towne Center, a 1,196,000 square foot regional shopping center in Glendale, Arizona, that it did not own for $144,400. The acquisition was completed in order to gain 100% ownership and control over this asset. The purchase price was funded by a cash payment of $69,025 and the assumption of the third party's pro rata share of the mortgage note payable on the property of $75,375. Prior to the acquisition, the Company had accounted for its investment under the equity method (See Note 4—Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures). As a result of this transaction, the Company obtained 100% ownership of Arrowhead Towne Center.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the fair value of Arrowhead Towne Center:

Property

  $ 423,349  

Deferred charges

    31,500  

Restricted cash

    4,009  

Tenant receivables

    926  

Other assets

    4,234  
       

Total assets acquired

    464,018  
       

Mortgage note payable

    244,403  

Accounts payable

    815  

Other accrued liabilities

    10,449  
       

Total liabilities assumed

    255,667  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets (at 100% ownership)

  $ 208,351  
       

        The Company determined that the purchase price represented the fair value of the additional ownership interest in Arrowhead Towne Center that was acquired.

Fair value of existing ownership interest (at 66.7% ownership)

  $ 139,326  

Carrying value of investment

    (23,597 )
       

Gain on remeasurement

  $ 115,729  
       

        The following is the reconciliation of the purchase price to the fair value of the acquired net assets:

Purchase price

  $ 144,400  

Less debt assumed

    (75,375 )

Carrying value of investment

    23,597  

Remeasurement gain

    115,729  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets (at 100% ownership)

  $ 208,351  
       

        The Company has included the gain in gain (loss) on remeasurement, sale or write down of assets, net for the year ended December 31, 2012 (See Note 6—Property).

        Since the date of acquisition, the Company has included Arrowhead Towne Center in its consolidated financial statements. Arrowhead Towne Center has generated incremental revenue of $6,826 and incremental loss of $41.

  • Kings Plaza Shopping Center:

        On November 28, 2012, the Company acquired Kings Plaza Shopping Center, a 1,198,000 square foot regional shopping center in Brooklyn, New York for a purchase price of $756,000. The purchase price was funded from a cash payment of $726,000 and the issuance of $30,000 in restricted common stock of the Company. The cash payment was provided by the placement of a mortgage note payable on the property that allowed for borrowings of up to $500,000. Concurrent with the acquisition, the Company borrowed $354,000 on the loan. On January 3, 2013, the Company exercised its option to borrow an additional $146,000 on the loan. The acquisition was completed to acquire a prominent center in Brooklyn, New York.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the fair value of Kings Plaza Shopping Center:

Property

  $ 714,589  

Deferred charges

    37,371  

Other assets

    29,282  
       

Total assets acquired

    781,242  
       

Other accrued liabilities

    25,242  
       

Total liabilities assumed

    25,242  
       

Fair value of acquired net assets

  $ 756,000  
       

        The Company determined that the purchase price represented the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

        Since the date of acquisition, the Company has included Kings Plaza Shopping Center in its consolidated financial statements. The property has generated incremental revenue of $7,106 and incremental loss of $1,091.

  • Pro Forma Results of Operations:

        The following unaudited pro forma total revenue and income from continuing operations for 2012 and 2011, assumes the 2012 property acquisitions took place on January 1, 2011:

 
  Total
revenue
  Income from
continuing operations
 

Supplemental pro forma for the year ended December 31, 2012(1)

  $ 1,000,983   $ 94,335  

Supplemental pro forma for the year ended December 31, 2011(1)

  $ 918,362   $ 230,668  

(1)
This unaudited pro forma supplemental information does not purport to be indicative of what the Company's operating results would have been had the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2011, and may not be indicative of future operating results. The Company has excluded remeasurement gains and acquisition costs from these pro forma results as they are considered significant non-recurring adjustments directly attributable to the acquisitions.