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Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. - 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010. Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) owning and operating office and media/entertainment properties, primarily in California. The reporting period is significantly impacted by the Company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) and related formation transactions consummated on June 29, 2010. Consequently, the nine-month results for 2010 include operations of predecessor entities for the full period, while newly acquired properties (Tierrasanta, First Financial, Del Amo, and 9300 Wilshire) are included only from their respective acquisition dates.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Margins are not explicitly stated in the filing text; however, Operating Income for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2010 was $6,342 thousand against revenues of $39,550 thousand.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 51% for the three months and 17% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the prior year periods. This growth is primarily driven by the acquisition of four new office properties (Tierrasanta, First Financial, Del Amo, and 9300 Wilshire) and improved occupancy at existing properties.
• Profitability: While operating income remained relatively stable for the three months ($2,028k vs $2,194k), the nine-month period resulted in a net loss of $2.2 million compared to a net income of $0.2 million in the prior year. This shift is largely due to significant one-time acquisition-related expenses ($2.7 million) and increased general and administrative costs following the IPO.
• Balance Sheet: Total assets increased from $448.2 million to $623.9 million, driven by real estate acquisitions and cash inflows from the IPO. Total liabilities decreased from $221.6 million to $130.1 million, as IPO proceeds were used to repay approximately $158 million in predecessor debt.
• Debt Structure: The Company repaid significant indebtedness (including $115 million secured by Sunset Gower and $37.5 million secured by 875 Howard Street) using IPO proceeds. Remaining debt is approximately $94 million, with a $200 million secured revolving credit facility established, of which ~$75 million is available.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes beginning with the initial taxable year ending December 31, 2010. The Company intends to use its credit facility and cash reserves to fund future acquisitions, tenant improvements, and capital expenditures.
• Subsequent Events:
  • On October 6, 2010, the Company entered a definitive agreement to acquire 10950 Washington for approximately $46.0 million (subject to assumption of a $30.0 million loan).
  • On October 8, 2010, the Company acquired two San Francisco office buildings (222 Kearny Street) for approximately $34.9 million.
• Risks:
  • Concentration Risk: All properties are located in California. Approximately 63% of revenues for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2010, were derived from the media and entertainment industry, with two tenants (Technicolor and KTLA) accounting for 19% of total revenues combined.
  • Interest Rate Risk: Approximately 39% of outstanding debt is variable rate, though a portion is hedged via interest rate swaps.
  • Liquidity: The Company relies on net cash from operations, the revolving credit facility, and potential equity/debt issuances to meet long-term liquidity needs.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

• Acquisition Integration: Verify the performance and occupancy rates of the four office properties acquired in the second half of 2010 (Tierrasanta, First Financial, Del Amo, 9300 Wilshire), as they were not fully consolidated for the full nine-month period.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm compliance with the new $200 million revolving credit facility covenants, specifically the maximum leverage ratio of 0.60:1.00 and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.75:1.00.
• Tenant Concentration: Monitor the financial health of major tenants, particularly Technicolor (11% of revenue) and KTLA (8% of revenue), given the high concentration in the media/entertainment sector.
• REIT Status: Verify the Company's ability to maintain REIT qualification, which requires distributing at least 90% of taxable income to stockholders.
• Subsequent Acquisitions: Track the closing and financing details of the 10950 Washington and 222 Kearny Street acquisitions announced in October 2010.