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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Camden Property Trust (REIT)
Filing Type: Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Period Ended: September 30, 2007
Business Overview: Camden Property Trust is engaged in the ownership, development, construction, and management of multifamily apartment communities. As of September 30, 2007, the company owned interests in 199 properties comprising 68,245 apartment homes across 13 states. The portfolio includes 64,462 operating homes and 3,783 homes under development.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total property revenues increased 4.3% to $454.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $435.6 million in the prior year. Same-store property revenues increased 4.6%, driven by higher rental rates and utility rebilling programs.
• Net Income Decline: Net income decreased significantly to $67.5 million from $201.5 million in the prior year. This decline is primarily due to the absence of significant gains on property sales in 2007 compared to $97.6 million in gains recognized in 2006.
• Debt Expansion: Total notes payable increased to $2.76 billion from $2.33 billion. This includes the issuance of $300 million in senior unsecured notes in May 2007 and increased utilization of the unsecured line of credit to fund development and acquisitions.
• Discontinued Operations: The company recognized $31.0 million in gains from the sale of three operating properties in 2007, compared to $59.9 million in gains from six properties in 2006.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Outlook: Management expects "healthy but moderating revenue growth" for the remainder of 2007. The outlook is supported by job growth and population growth in operating markets, though high inventories of unsold single-family homes present a mixed environment. The company intends to maintain a development pipeline of approximately $2.0 billion to $2.5 billion.

Capital Allocation:

• Acquisitions: Acquired two properties (Camden South Congress and Camden Royal Palms) totaling $83.9 million in 2007.
• Share Repurchases: Repurchased 1.3 million shares for $85.2 million under a $250 million program approved in April 2007.
• Dividends: Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per share, equating to an annualized rate of $2.76.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Legal Proceedings: A lawsuit was filed in September 2007 by The Equal Rights Center alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. The outcome and potential loss are currently indeterminable.
• Interest Rate Risk: The company has significant variable-rate debt. In October 2007 (subsequent to period end), the company entered into a $500 million credit agreement and a corresponding interest rate swap to fix rates at 4.74% for five years.
• Construction Costs: Future development costs may be impacted by increasing construction costs.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Gain on Sales Volatility: Verify the sustainability of earnings by analyzing Net Income excluding one-time gains on property sales, as 2006 results were heavily influenced by $97.6 million in gains not present in 2007.
• Debt Maturity Profile: Review the scheduled debt repayments, noting $253.1 million due in 2007 and $750.7 million due in 2010, to assess refinancing risks.
• Development Pipeline Funding: Confirm the availability of capital to fund the remaining $124.6 million in estimated costs for current development projects and the broader $2.0-$2.5 billion pipeline.
• Legal Exposure: Monitor the status of the Equal Rights Center lawsuit for potential financial impact or operational restrictions.
• FFO vs. Net Income: Prioritize Funds from Operations (FFO) of $170.0 million over Net Income as the primary metric for REIT operating performance.