BXP Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 27, 2025.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-K
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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We believe our key competitive advantages are our commitment to the office asset class and to our clients as many competitors have divested in the sector, a strong balance sheet with access to capital in the secured and unsecured debt markets and the private and public equity markets, and one of the highest quality portfolios of premier workplaces in the U.S. assembled over several decades of intentional development, acquisitions and dispositions. Clients and their advisors are increasingly focused on these attributes for their building owners, which distinguishes BXP among its competitors.
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We consider premier workplaces to be well-located buildings that are modern structures or have been modernized to compete with newer buildings, are professionally managed and maintained, and offer a number and type of amenities that are in high demand by clients that are focused on the importance of the physical work environment in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest employees. As such, these properties attract creditworthy clients and command upper-tier rental rates in their markets. We do not consider the expression “premier workplaces” a classification of our properties in accordance with any standard listing criteria in the real estate industry. We therefore caution investors that our use and definition of “premier workplaces” may be different than the use and definition of similar expressions and traditional classifications that may be used by other companies.
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Our core strategy has always been to develop, acquire and manage premier workplaces in gateway markets with high barriers-to-entry and attractive demand drivers and to focus on executing long-term leases with financially strong clients that are diverse across market sectors. We believe this strategy provides a competitive advantage that helps BXP distinguish itself from competitors as our clients are interested in leasing space in vibrant, amenitized and accessible premier workplaces to encourage more in-person work. This interest has accelerated the flight to quality in the office industry. Over the past several years, BXP’s experience and performance has diverged from the larger market and media sentiment, as premier workplaces have outperformed the broader office market consistently and substantially in both rental rates achieved and occupancy. We believe this divergence validates our strategy and differentiates BXP from other office companies.
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Premier workplaces in our five traditional central business district (“CBD”) markets (Boston, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC) have consistently outperformed the broader office market in those CBDs on several key metrics, including occupancy, net absorption levels, rental rates and landlord concessions. This outperformance is evident in BXP’s portfolio where we derive approximately 88% of our share of annualized rental obligations from predominantly premier workplaces located in CBDs. We define annualized rental obligations as the monthly contractual base rent (excluding percentage rent and rent abatements) and budgeted reimbursements from clients under existing leases as of December 31, 2024, multiplied by twelve. Our share of annualized rental obligations is calculated as the consolidated amount, plus our share of the amount from our unconsolidated joint ventures (calculated based on our economic percentage ownership interest), less our partners’ share of the amount from our consolidated joint ventures (calculated based on the partners’ economic percentage ownership interest). As of December 31, 2024, these CBD assets are 90.9% occupied and 92.8% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)).
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The important market forces impacting BXP continue to be corporate earnings growth, return-to-office behavior, limited new development starts and the outperformance of premier workplaces, all of which are currently serving as tailwinds to BXP’s performance. Interest rates also remain a critical factor but are on a more uncertain trajectory. Inflation rose in the last three months of 2024 to 2.9%, remaining above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, and the December 2024 employment data indicated new job creation exceeded market expectations. As a result, the Federal Reserve has become more cautious, lowering its forecast of Federal funds rate cuts in 2025. In the fixed income markets, long-term interest rates have increased approximately 100 basis points since the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in September 2024. Notwithstanding these uncertainties, we expect short-term interest rates to remain lower in 2025 compared to 2024, which would be a positive for both BXP and our clients' cost of capital.
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Though we are in the early stages of the new presidential administration, we believe many of the initial articulated policies are generally business friendly, particularly lower taxes and less regulation, which could build the confidence of our clients and, as a result, potentially stimulate leasing activities.
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An area of concern with the new presidential administration's policies is the potential impact to interest rates, given that new tariffs, if implemented, could be inflationary and tax cuts without corresponding spending cuts could lead to longer fiscal deficits and higher long-term treasury yields in the debt markets.
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•private market debt financing, both for construction and existing assets, continues to be challenging to arrange despite broader market improvements as lenders remain focused on top-tier sponsorship and derisked financing opportunities; and
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•continuing to enhance the overall quality of our portfolio and actively recycling capital by selling assets, subject to market conditions, that we believe no longer fit within our portfolio strategy or could attract premium pricing in the current market;
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Overall, we believe that our operating environment is improving. Although all the markets in which we operate still need consistent incremental absorption to constitute a macro recovery, we have started to see pockets of strength where low availability is driving constructive client behavior, particularly in New York and Boston which accounts for 61% of our share of annualized rental obligations. As clients choose premier workplaces in sound financial condition, with building owners that are committed for the long term to their properties operated by the best property management teams, we expect to continue to be successful in gaining market share.
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, we executed 83 leases totaling more than 2.3 million square feet with a weighted-average lease term of approximately 10.3 years. This result represents BXP’s strongest leasing quarter since the second quarter of 2019, and the amount leased is approximately 130% of our historical 10-year average for the fourth quarter. For full year 2024, we executed 291 leases totaling approximately 5.6 million square feet with a weighted-average lease term of 9.8 years.
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At December 31, 2024, BXP’s CBD portfolio was 90.9% occupied and 92.8% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP). Approximately 88% of our share of annualized rental obligations comes from assets located in our CBD portfolio, underscoring the strength of BXP’s strategy to invest in the highest quality buildings in dynamic urban gateway markets.
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We remain in active pursuit of opportunities in our core markets and asset types with primarily two types of counterparties: lenders to highly leveraged assets that require recapitalization and institutional owners seeking to divest from the office asset class. To date, there has been limited market transaction activity for higher-quality office assets, though owners are increasingly testing the market to understand pricing.
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Consistent with this strategy, on December 27, 2024, we completed the acquisition of 725 12th Street, an approximately 300,000 square foot, 12-story property in Washington, DC, for a purchase price, excluding transaction costs, of $34.0 million. We will be redeveloping the property into an approximately 320,000 square foot premier workplace. In conjunction with the closing, we signed a lease agreement with global law firm, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, covering approximately 152,000 square feet in the top five floors of the “to-be-constructed” premier workplace. We are currently negotiating with a client for the majority of the remaining space, although there is no guarantee we will lease such space on the terms contemplated or at all. Ideally located in the CBD of Washington, DC, the property sits three blocks from the White House and steps from Metro Center Station, the transportation hub for the City’s Metrorail service, where the Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver lines converge.
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, we completed and fully placed in-service 300 Binney Street, an approximately 240,000 square foot laboratory/life sciences project located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in which BXP has a 55% ownership interest. This project is 100% leased to the Broad Institute.
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We are currently in active negotiations for the disposition of three land sites and we expect to put an operating property into the market for sale in 2025. If successful, these sales in aggregate could generate approximately $200.0 million of net proceeds in 2025, although it is possible that one of the land sales does not close until 2026. However, there can be no assurance that we will complete any of these transactions on the terms and schedule currently contemplated or at all.
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As of December 31, 2024, our New York CBD in-service portfolio was approximately 90.8% occupied and approximately 93.6% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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In regard to the new presidential administration’s efficiency initiatives, if the federal workforce returns to their offices, their return should be a significant positive for our business in the Washington, DC region. More street life would be a positive for the urban environment, hopefully triggering government contractor clients to return to their offices in line with government clients. In addition, if the General Services Administration (“GSA”) reduces space requirements, we do not expect to be directly or materially impacted by this reduction as we have limited exposure to GSA leases.
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(1)Total square feet from properties taken out of service during the year ended December 31, 2024 consists of 205,355 square feet at 1100 Winter Street, 162,274 square feet at 1050 Winter Street, 111,183 square feet at Kingstowne One, 71,420 square feet at 15825 Shady Grove Road and 30,000 square feet at 17 Hartwell Avenue.
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Termination income for the year ended December 31, 2024 related to 30 clients across the Same Property Portfolio and totaled approximately $9.3 million, with the largest contribution related to a retail client that terminated its lease early in Boston.
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(4)1100 Winter Street was taken out of service as of September 30, 2024. Rental revenue at 1100 Winter Street for the year ended December 31, 2024 included approximately $6.4 million of termination income.
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Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $56.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023, as detailed below.
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Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $56.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023, as detailed below.
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For the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023, loss from unconsolidated joint ventures increased by approximately $103.6 million primarily due to the recognition of non-cash impairment charges related to our investments in Colorado Center, Gateway Commons and Safeco Plaza aggregating approximately $341.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the recognition of non-cash impairment charges in the amount of $272.6 million related to our investments in Platform 16, 360 Park Avenue South, 200 Fifth Avenue and Safeco Plaza during the year ended December 31, 2023.
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In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, there was an approximately $21.8 million gain recognized from acquiring our joint venture partner’s economic ownership interest in 901 New York Avenue. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2023, there was an approximately $34.3 million net gain related to the disposition of our ownership interest in Metropolitan Square and an approximately $29.9 million net gain related to the acquisition of our joint venture partner’s ownership interest in Santa Monica Business Park that did not recur during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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The $0.6 million and $0.5 million gains on sale of real estate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were related to the sale of real estate occurring in prior periods.
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Interest and other income (loss) decreased by approximately $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023, due primarily to a decrease in our outstanding cash balances and corresponding lower interest income.
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Gains from Investments in Securities
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Unrealized Gain on Non-Real Estate Investments
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Impairment Loss
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At March 31, 2024, we evaluated the expected hold period for a portion of our Shady Grove property, located in Rockville, Maryland, consisting of 2 Choke Cherry Road, 2094 Gaither Road and a land parcel. Based on a shorter-than-expected hold period, we reduced the carrying value of a portion of the property that we anticipate selling to a third-party developer to its estimated fair value at March 31, 2024. As a result, each of BXP and BPLP recognized an impairment loss of approximately $13.6 million. Our estimated fair value was based on Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” and on a pending offer from a third party (See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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(2)On April 17, 2024, BPLP established an unsecured commercial paper program (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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(3)Includes, if applicable, swap adjustments (See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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On January 15, 2025, we repaid at maturity $850.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 3.200% unsecured senior notes. The repayment was completed with available cash and proceeds from our August 2024 offering of $850.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.750% unsecured senior notes due 2035.
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Noncontrolling interests in property partnerships decreased by approximately $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023, as detailed below.
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(1)The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in lease revenue from our clients.
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(2)The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in lease revenue from our clients and depreciation and amortization expense related to new and expiring clients.
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(4)Property was fully placed in service on October 31, 2024.
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(5)Property is currently in development.
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•$700.0 million of principal outstanding on the 2023 Unsecured Term Loan due May 16, 2025,
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The U.S. economy continued to grow during the fourth quarter of 2023, with the Gross Domestic Product growing at a 3.3% annual rate in the fourth quarter. While the year also ended with continued low unemployment and cooling inflation, the economic statistics may not accurately reflect the market sentiment and operating environment facing many of our clients, as well as BXP, as we look ahead to 2024 and beyond.
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In 2023, the U.S. office markets experienced overall negative leasing absorption, including in all of our coastal markets, as well as the major Sunbelt and Midwest markets. According to recent labor statistics, the U.S. added 333,000 jobs in December, however, only approximately 8% of those jobs were categorized as professional and business services, which are drivers of demand for premier workplace space. Despite the slowed pace of job reductions from this time last year, we continue to see employee layoff announcements across a wide variety of industries, particularly technology. As a result, although the U.S. economy may not enter a technical recession, we do not expect that a soft landing will stimulate an increase in office-using employment or in leasing absorption in 2024.
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Remote work continues to be a factor restraining demand for office space, though we believe macroeconomic conditions are the primary driver of leasing activity and that our leasing, in particular, is driven by corporate earnings growth. The S&P 500’s trailing 10-year average annual earnings growth rate from 2013-2022 was 8.4%, as compared to 2023 where, earnings growth is projected to be less than 1%. S&P 500 companies are expected to increase earnings by over 9% in 2024. As overall earnings growth for our clients and potential clients improves, it should lead to employment growth and demand for office space over time. However, we are not counting on a near-term market recovery to maintain our occupancy. Our leasing, construction and property management teams will lean on our operating prowess to gain new clients and market share as clients choose premier workplaces that are in sound financial condition for their office space.
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•volatility in the capital markets has led companies to be more reticent in capital outlays, including capital required for leasing new space;
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•our capital costs have increased due to higher interest rates and credit spreads, and private market debt financing, both for construction and existing assets, is significantly more challenging to arrange; and
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•continuing to raise the bar in the quality of our portfolio and actively recycling capital by selling assets, subject to market conditions, which have been, and may continue to be, negatively impacted by a slowdown in the capital markets and the limited availability of private market debt financing;
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The macroeconomic environment has resulted in softening demand in all of our markets. While property tours continue and lease negotiations move forward, there is less urgency from clients to make new commitments. Potential clients touring space acknowledge that economic uncertainty is impacting space decisions.
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In the fourth quarter of 2023, we signed more than 1.5 million square feet of leases with a weighted-average lease term of approximately 8.4 years, for a total of approximately 4.2 million square feet leased in 2023 with a weighted-average lease term of 8.2 years. This is the third consecutive quarter that leasing has increased, underscoring the demand for premier workplaces despite the challenging market.
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Consistent with this strategy, we purchased our partners’ interests in three assets from two different joint venture partners, one of which closed in early January 2024.
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•We completed the acquisition of one of our joint venture partner’s approximate 29% ownership interest in 360 Park Avenue South located in New York City, New York for a purchase price of $1. We now own approximately 71% of the joint venture. We also assumed the partner’s share of the joint venture’s cash and working capital aggregating approximately $25.4 million, as well as the partner’s share of the outstanding $220.0 million mortgage debt. 360 Park Avenue South is a 20-story, approximately 450,000 square foot premier workplace that is currently under redevelopment (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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•On January 8, 2024, we completed the acquisition of our joint venture partner’s 50% economic ownership interest in 901 New York Avenue located in Washington, DC for a purchase price of $10.0 million. We also assumed the partner’s share of the outstanding approximately $207.1 million mortgage debt, which bears interest at 3.61% per annum and matures on January 5, 2025. On January 11, 2024, we modified the mortgage loan to provide for two loan extension options totaling five years of additional term, each subject to certain conditions. The first loan extension option is four years at a fixed interest rate of 5.0% per annum. Also, we extended an approximately 200,000 square foot lease with anchor client, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. through 2042. 901 New York Avenue is a premier workplace consisting of approximately 548,000 net rentable square feet.
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These transactions were sparked, in part, by lease extensions at two of the properties and further motivated by our partners electing to reduce their exposure to and investment in the office sector. We believe we purchased their interests on attractive terms.
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Also in the fourth quarter of 2023, we entered into agreements to sell a 45% interest in each of 290 Binney Street and 300 Binney Street, two life sciences development projects located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to an institutional investor at a gross valuation of approximately $1.66 billion or $2,050 per square foot. The properties total approximately 802,000 square feet and each is 100% pre-leased. We completed the sale of a 45% interest in 300 Binney Street upon entry into the agreement in November 2023. We will provide development, property management, and leasing services for the ventures. The institutional investor funded approximately $212.9 million at closing for its 45% investment in 300 Binney Street and, upon closing of its 45% investment in 290 Binney Street, their investment will reduce our estimated future development spend over time by approximately $533.5 million (See Notes 3 and 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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During the fourth quarter of 2023, we executed approximately 468,000 square feet of leases in the Los Angeles region highlighted by a 10-year early lease renewal with Snap Inc. for approximately 467,000 square feet.
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(1)Total vacant square feet of properties taken out of service and property dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2023 consists of 289,204 square feet at Metropolitan Square (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), 195,191 square feet at 300 Binney Street, 55,852 square feet at 420 Bedford Street, 57,045 square feet at 430 Bedford Street, 25,189 square feet at 2098 Gaither Road and 22,673 square feet at 2092 Gaither Road.
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Termination income for the year ended December 31, 2022 related to 27 clients across the Same Property Portfolio and totaled approximately $6.7 million, which was primarily related to clients that terminated leases early in New York City. In addition, we received a distribution from our unsecured credit claim against Lehman Brothers, Inc. of approximately $0.6 million.
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(1)Conversion of a 224,000 square foot office property located in Waltham, Massachusetts to laboratory space. Rental revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 includes approximately $0.2 million of termination income.
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(5)On November 13, 2023, we sold a 45% interest in this property to an institutional investor (See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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Properties Sold Portfolio
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The table below lists the properties we sold between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023. Rental revenue and real estate operating expenses from our Properties Sold Portfolio decreased by approximately $43.3 million and $14.5 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, as detailed below.
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(1)We retained and continue to own approximately 26,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. Rental Revenue and Real Estate Operating Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 represent the ground-level retail space. Rental Revenue and Real Estate Operating Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 represent the entire property and not just the portion sold.
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For additional information on the sales of the above properties refer to“Results of Operations—Other Income and Expense Items—Gains on Sales of Real Estate”within“Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
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Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $81.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, as detailed below.
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Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $81.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, as detailed below.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, loss from unconsolidated joint ventures increased by approximately $179.7 million primarily due to an approximately $272.6 million non-cash impairment charge (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). This increase was partially offset by (1) an approximately $34.3 million net gain related to the disposition of our interest in Metropolitan Square, (2) an approximately $29.9 million gain on consolidation related to the acquisition of our joint venture partner’s interest in our Santa Monica Business Park joint venture during the year ended December 31, 2023 (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), and (3) an approximately $50.7 million non-cash impairment charge at our Dock 72 joint venture during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Gains on sales of real estate decreased by approximately $436.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, as detailed below.
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(1)Excludes approximately $0.5 million of gains on sales of real estate recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023 related to gain amounts from sales of real estate occurring in the prior year.
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(2)Excludes approximately $0.7 million of gains on sales of real estate recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022 related to gain amounts from sales of real estate occurring in the prior year.
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Gains on sales of real estate decreased by approximately $440.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, as detailed below.
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(1)Excludes approximately $0.5 million of gains on sales of real estate recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023 related to gain amounts from sales of real estate occurring in the prior year.
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(2)Excludes approximately $0.7 million of gains on sales of real estate recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022 related to gain amounts from sales of real estate occurring in the prior year.
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Gain on Sales-Type Lease
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In connection with a ground lease amendment, executed on December 19, 2022 with a third-party hotel developer, we recorded a sales-type lease receivable of approximately $13.0 million, which includes an unguaranteed residual asset of approximately $17,000. The sales-type lease receivable was measured as the present value of the fixed and determinable lease payments, including the unguaranteed residual value of the asset at the end of the lease, discounted at the rate implicit in the lease. In addition, we recorded a gain on sales-type lease of approximately $10.1 million associated with the derecognition of the asset.
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Interest and other income (loss) increased by approximately $58.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, due primarily to an increase of approximately $58.6 million in interest income due to increased interest earned on our deposits partially offset by an increase in our allowance for current expected credit losses of approximately $0.6 million.
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Other Income - Assignment Fee
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On April 19, 2021, we entered into an agreement to acquire 11251 Roger Bacon Drive in Reston, Virginia for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $5.6 million. On April 7, 2022, we executed an agreement to assign the right to acquire 11251 Roger Bacon Drive to a third party for an assignment fee of approximately $6.9 million. Net cash proceeds totaled approximately $6.6 million. 11251 Roger Bacon Drive is an approximately 65,000 square foot office building situated on approximately 2.6 acres.
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Gains (Losses) from Investments in Securities
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Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Non-Real Estate Investment
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Interest expense increased by approximately $142.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, as detailed below.
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(2)300 Binney Street is currently under redevelopment (See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the documents incorporated by reference, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions, in each case, to the extent applicable. The forward-looking statements are contained principally, but not only, under the captions“Business—Business and Growth Strategies,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We caution investors that forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations of future events and assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. When used, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “budget,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “project,” “should,” “will” and similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance or occurrences, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control. If one or more of these known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good-faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance or occurrences and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.
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This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the documents incorporated by reference herein, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions, in each case, to the extent applicable. The forward-looking statements are contained principally, but not only, under the captions “Business—Business and Growth Strategies,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We caution investors that forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations of future events and assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. When used, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “budget,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “project,” “should,” “will” and similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance or occurrences, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control. If one or more of these known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good-faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance or occurrences and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements, which are based on results, trends and assumptions at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.
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The most significant factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include the risks and uncertainties related to the impact of changes in general economic and capital market conditions, including continued inflation, increasing interest rates, supply chain disruptions, labor market disruptions, dislocation and volatility in capital markets, and potential longer-term changes in consumer and client behavior resulting from the severity and duration of any downturn in the U.S. or global economy, sustained changes in client preferences and space utilization, as well as the other important factors below and the risks set forth in this Form 10-K in Part I, Item 1A.
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The most significant factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include the risks and uncertainties related to adverse changes in general economic and capital market conditions, including inflation, increases in interest rates, supply chain disruptions, labor market disruptions, dislocation and volatility in capital markets, and potential longer-term changes in consumer and client behavior, sustained changes in client preferences and space utilization, as well as the other important factors below and the risks set forth in this Form 10-K in Part I, Item 1A.
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•volatile or adverse global economic and geopolitical conditions, health crises and dislocations in the credit markets could adversely affect economic conditions and/or restrict our access to cost-effective capital, which could have a material adverse effect on our business opportunities, results of operations and financial condition;
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•volatile or adverse global economic and political conditions, health crises and dislocations in the credit markets could adversely affect economic conditions and/or restrict our access to cost-effective capital, which could have a material adverse effect on our business opportunities, results of operations and financial condition;
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•general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, changes in client preferences and space utilization, dependence on clients’ financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate);
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•general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases on attractive terms, changes in client preferences and space utilization, dependence on clients’ financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate);
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•risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including, without limitation, continued inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, construction delays, increased construction costs, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits, client accounting considerations that may result in negotiated lease provisions that limit a client’s liability during construction, and public opposition to such activities);
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•risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including, without limitation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, construction delays, increased construction costs, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits, client accounting considerations that may result in negotiated lease provisions that limit a client’s liability during construction, and public opposition to such activities);
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•risks associated with legal proceedings and other claims that could result in substantial monetary and other costs;
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•risks associated with legal proceedings and other claims that could result in substantial monetary damages and other costs;
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The risks set forth above are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report, including“Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors,”include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also refer to our most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and Current Reports on Form 8-K as we file them with the SEC, and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Current Reports on Form 8-K or otherwise, for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events, or otherwise, and you should not rely upon these forward-looking statements after the date of this report.
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The risks set forth above are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report, including“Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors,”include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not unduly rely on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also refer to our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and Current Reports on Form 8-K as we file them with the SEC, and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Current Reports on Form 8-K or otherwise, for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events, or otherwise, and you should not rely upon these forward-looking statements after the date of this report.
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BXP is one of the largest publicly traded office real estate investment trusts (REITs) (based on total market capitalization as of December 31, 2023) in the U.S. that develops, owns, and manages primarily premier workplaces. Our properties are concentrated in six dynamic gateway markets in the U.S. - Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. BPLP is the entity through which BXP conducts substantially all of its business and owns (either directly or through subsidiaries) substantially all of its assets. We generate revenue and cash primarily by leasing premier workplaces to our clients. When making leasing decisions, we consider, among other things, the creditworthiness of the client and the industry in which it conducts business, the length of the lease, the rental rate to be paid at inception and throughout the lease term, the amount of any security deposit or letter of credit posted by the client, the costs of tenant improvements, free rent periods and other landlord concessions, anticipated operating expenses and real estate taxes, current and anticipated vacancy in our properties and the market overall (including sublease space), current and expected future demand for the space, the impact of other clients’ expansion rights, and general economic factors.
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BXP is one of the largest publicly traded office real estate investment trusts (REITs) (based on total market capitalization as of December 31, 2024) in the United States that develops, owns, and manages primarily premier workplaces. Our properties are concentrated in six dynamic gateway markets in the U.S. - Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC. BPLP is the entity through which BXP conducts substantially all of its business and owns (either directly or through subsidiaries) substantially all of its assets. We generate revenue and cash primarily by leasing premier workplaces to our clients. When making leasing decisions, we consider, among other things, the creditworthiness of the client and the industry in which it conducts business, the length of the lease, the rental rate to be paid at inception and throughout the lease term, the amount of any security deposit or letter of credit posted by the client, the costs of tenant improvement allowances, free rent periods and other landlord concessions, anticipated operating expenses and real estate taxes, the date by which we expect to begin revenue recognition for the lease under GAAP, current and anticipated vacancy in our properties and the market overall (including sublease space), current and expected future demand for the space, the impact of other clients’ expansion rights and general economic factors.
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Our core strategy has always been to develop, acquire and manage premier workplaces in gateway markets with high barriers-to-entry and attractive demand drivers, and to focus on executing long-term leases with financially strong clients that are diverse across market sectors. As of December 31, 2023, the weighted-average remaining lease term based on square feet (1) for our in-place leases, including those signed by our unconsolidated joint ventures but excluding residential units, was approximately 7.8 years, and (2) for our 20 largest clients was approximately 10.7 years.
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As of December 31, 2024, the weighted-average remaining lease term for (1) our in-place leases, based on square feet, including those signed by our unconsolidated joint ventures but excluding residential units, was approximately 7.8 years, and (2) our 20 largest clients, based on square feet, was approximately 9.4 years.
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•labor market conditions shift, resulting in increasing employer demands for mandatory in-person workdays;
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•labor market conditions shift, which has gradually increased employer demand for mandatory in-person workdays;
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In light of the uncertain trajectory of the U.S. and global economies, we believe we continue to position BXP for success by increasing liquidity, managing our leverage, pursuing additional capital raising opportunities and maintaining discipline in discretionary capital expenditures, while continuing to selectively invest (including through both acquisitions and developments) in premier workplace opportunities. We remain focused on the following strategies:
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In light of the uncertain trajectory of the U.S. and global economies, we continue to position BXP for success by ensuring ample liquidity, managing our leverage, pursuing additional capital raising opportunities and maintaining discipline in discretionary capital expenditures, while continuing to selectively invest (including through both acquisitions and developments) in premier workplace opportunities. We remain focused on:
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•continuing to embrace our leadership position in the premier workplace segment and leveraging our strength in portfolio quality, client relationships, development skills, market penetration and sustainability to profitably build market share. Premier workplaces, the preferred choice for our current and prospective clients, are gaining market share compared to general office space and continue to demonstrate the highest occupancy, net absorption levels and rental rates in the central business districts (“CBDs”) in markets where we operate;
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•continuing to embrace our leadership position in the premier workplace segment and leveraging our strength in portfolio quality, client relationships, development skills, market penetration and sustainability to profitably build market share;
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•pursuing attractive asset class adjacencies where we have a track record of success, such as life sciences and residential development;
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•pursuing attractive asset class adjacencies where we have a track record of success, such as residential development;
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To be successful in any leasing environment, we believe we must consider all aspects of the client-landlord relationship. In this regard, we believe we have a competitive leasing advantage that results from:
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To be successful in any leasing environment, we believe we must consider all aspects of the client-landlord relationship. In this regard, we believe that our competitive leasing advantage is based on the following attributes:
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The overall occupancy of our in-service premier workplace and retail properties was 88.4% at December 31, 2023, a decrease of 40 basis points from September 30, 2023. We define occupancy as space with signed leases for which revenue recognition has commenced in accordance with GAAP. Including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP, our in-service premier workplace and retail properties were approximately 89.9% leased at December 31, 2023.
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At December 31, 2024, the overall occupancy of our in-service office and retail properties was 87.5%, an increase of 50 basis points from September 30, 2024. We define occupancy as space with signed leases for which revenue recognition has commenced in accordance with GAAP. Including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP, our in-service office and retail properties were approximately 89.4% leased at December 31, 2024.
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We continually evaluate current and prospective markets for possible acquisitions of “value-add” assets that require lease-up or repositioning, and acquisitions that are otherwise consistent with our long-term strategy of owning, managing, developing, and improving premier workplaces in each of our chosen markets. We expect to see more opportunities to make investments in this environment, and we remain committed to developing and acquiring assets to enhance our long-term growth and to meet current and future client demand for premier workplaces, life sciences, and residential development.
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We continually evaluate current and prospective markets for possible acquisitions of “value-add” assets that require lease-up or repositioning, and acquisitions that are otherwise consistent with our long-term strategy of owning, managing, developing, and improving premier workplaces in each of our chosen markets. Additional new acquisition opportunities will likely increase in this environment, and we remain committed to developing and acquiring assets to enhance our long-term growth and to meet client demand by focusing on premier workplaces.
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As of December 31, 2023, our development/redevelopment pipeline consisted of 10 properties that, when completed, we expect will total approximately 2.7 million net rentable square feet. Our share of the estimated total cost for these projects is approximately $2.4 billion, of which approximately $1.3 billion remains to be invested. The commercial space in the pipeline, which excludes Skymark – Reston Next Residential, was 53% pre-leased as of February 20, 2024.
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As of December 31, 2024, our development/redevelopment pipeline consisted of seven properties that, when completed, we expect will total approximately 2.3 million net rentable square feet. Our share of the estimated total cost for these projects is approximately $2.3 billion, of which approximately $1.3 billion remains to be invested. The commercial space in the pipeline, which excludes the residential project, was 50% pre-leased as of February 21, 2025.
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As we continue to focus on new investments to drive future growth, we regularly review our portfolio to identify properties as potential sales candidates that either no longer fit within our portfolio strategy or could attract premium pricing in the current market, as evidenced by the partial interest sale of 300 Binney Street during the fourth quarter of 2023 and anticipated partial interest sale of 290 Binney Street. However, the asset sale market for all real estate asset classes has slowed dramatically with the increase in interest rates and transaction volume for office assets continues to be minimal in the U.S.
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As we continue to focus on new investments to drive future growth, we regularly review our portfolio to identify properties as potential sales candidates that either no longer fit within our portfolio strategy or could attract premium pricing in the current market. In addition, the BXP regional teams are pursuing alternative uses for some of our suburban land holdings, which includes vacant office buildings for which the highest and best use may not be office.
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During the fourth quarter of 2023, we executed approximately 153,000 square feet of leases and approximately 393,000 square feet of leases commenced revenue recognition in the Boston region. Approximately 159,000 square feet of the leases that commenced revenue recognition had been vacant for less than one year and represent an increase in net rental obligations of approximately 30.4% over the prior leases.
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During the fourth quarter of 2024, we executed approximately 682,000 square feet of leases and approximately 430,000 square feet of leases commenced in the Boston region. Approximately 146,000 square feet of the leases that commenced had been vacant for less than one year and represent a decrease in net rental obligations of approximately 0.3% over the prior leases.
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As of December 31, 2023, our approximately 8.3 million square foot Boston CBD in-service portfolio was approximately 95.5% occupied and approximately 96.1% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP).
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As of December 31, 2024, our approximately 8.4 million square foot Boston CBD in-service portfolio was approximately 95.6% occupied and approximately 97.5% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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Our approximately 2.5 million square foot in-service premier workplace portfolio in Cambridge was approximately 97.2% occupied and leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP) as of December 31, 2023.
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Our approximately 2.7 million square foot in-service CBD portfolio in Cambridge was approximately 96.6% occupied and 97.6% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP) as of December 31, 2024.
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Our Route 128-Mass Turnpike in-service portfolio is comprised of approximately 4.9 million square feet and, as of December 31, 2023, was approximately 76.6% occupied and approximately 76.7% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP).
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As of December 31, 2024, our approximately 4.8 millions square foot Route 128-Mass Turnpike in-service portfolio was approximately 75.6% occupied and approximately 77.7% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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Our Los Angeles (“LA”) in-service portfolio of approximately 2.3 million square feet is currently focused in West LA and includes Colorado Center, an approximately 1.1 million square foot property of which we own 50%, and Santa Monica Business Park, a 21-building, approximately 1.2 million square foot property. As of December 31, 2023, our LA in-service properties were approximately 85.9% occupied and 88.1% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP).
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Our Los Angeles (“LA”) in-service portfolio of approximately 2.3 million square feet is currently focused in West LA and includes Colorado Center, an approximately 1.1 million square foot property of which we own 50%, and Santa Monica Business Park, a 21-building, approximately 1.2 million square foot property. As of December 31, 2024, our LA in-service properties were approximately 84.9% occupied and 87.4% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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During the fourth quarter of 2023, we executed approximately 567,000 square feet of leases in the New York region and approximately 143,000 square feet of leases commenced revenue recognition. Approximately 130,000 square feet of the leases that commenced revenue recognition had been vacant for less than one year and they represent a decrease in net rental obligations of approximately 15.4% over the prior leases. As of December 31, 2023, our New York CBD in-service portfolio was approximately 91.8% occupied and approximately 94.4% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP).
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During the fourth quarter of 2024, we executed approximately 574,000 square feet of leases in the New York region and approximately 575,000 square feet of leases commenced. Approximately 199,000 square feet of the leases that commenced had been vacant for less than one year, and they represent a decrease in net rental obligations of approximately 5.9% over the prior leases.
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During the fourth quarter of 2023, we executed approximately 199,000 square feet of leases and approximately 171,000 square feet of leases commenced revenue recognition in the San Francisco region. Approximately 98,000 square feet of leases that commenced revenue recognition had been vacant for less than one year and represent a decrease in net rental obligations of approximately 3.5% over the prior leases.
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During the fourth quarter of 2024, we executed leases for approximately 383,000 square feet and approximately 106,000 square feet commenced in the San Francisco region. Approximately 56,000 square feet of leases that commenced had been vacant for less than one year and represent an increase in net rental obligations of approximately 13.2% over the prior leases.
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As of December 31, 2023, our San Francisco CBD in-service properties were approximately 87.4% occupied and approximately 88.0% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP).
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As of December 31, 2024, our San Francisco CBD in-service properties were approximately 84.3% occupied and approximately 85.2% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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Our Seattle in-service portfolio includes Safeco Plaza, an approximately 780,000 square foot property of which we own 33.67%, and Madison Centre, an approximately 755,000 square foot property. During the fourth quarter of 2023, approximately 123,000 square feet of leases commenced revenue recognition in the Seattle region. Approximately 99,000 square feet of the leases that commenced revenue recognition had been vacant for less than one year and represent a decrease in net rental obligations of approximately 13.1% over the prior leases. As of December 31, 2023, our Seattle in-service properties were approximately 81.8% occupied and approximately 83.1% leased (inclusive of vacant space with signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP).
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Our Seattle in-service portfolio includes Safeco Plaza, an approximately 762,000 square foot property of which we own 33.67%, and Madison Centre, an approximately 755,000 square foot property. As of December 31, 2024, these in-service properties were approximately 81.6% occupied and approximately 83.5% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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During the fourth quarter of 2023, we executed approximately 141,000 square feet of leases and approximately 344,000 square feet of leases commenced revenue recognition in the Washington, DC region. Approximately 108,000 square feet of the leases that commenced revenue recognition had been vacant for less than one year and represent a decrease in net rental obligations of approximately 13.4% over the prior leases.
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During the fourth quarter of 2024, we executed leases for approximately 494,000 square feet and leases for approximately 140,000 square feet commenced in the Washington, DC region. Leases for approximately 64,000 square feet that commenced had been vacant for less than one year and represent a decrease in net rental obligations of approximately 11.6% over the prior leases.
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As of December 31, 2023, our Washington, DC CBD in-service properties were approximately 83.2% occupied and approximately 89.1% leased (inclusive of vacant space with signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP). In January 2024, we extended an approximately 200,000 square foot lease with anchor client, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. through 2042 at 901 New York Avenue.
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As of December 31, 2024, our Washington, DC CBD in-service properties were approximately 89.2% occupied and approximately 90.7% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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A significant component of our Washington, DC regional portfolio is in Reston Town Center, an award-winning mixed-use development in Northern Virginia comprised of approximately 4.9 million square feet. Reston is a hub for technology, cloud services, cybersecurity and defense intelligence companies. As of December 31, 2023, our Reston, Virginia properties were approximately 92.4% occupied and approximately 94.4% leased (inclusive of vacant space with signed leases that have not yet commenced revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP).
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A significant component of our Washington, DC regional portfolio is in Reston Town Center, an award-winning mixed-use development in Northern Virginia. Reston is a hub for technology, cloud services, cybersecurity and defense intelligence companies. As of December 31, 2024, our approximately 4.9 million square foot Reston CBD portfolio was approximately 94.9% occupied and approximately 96.9% leased (including vacant space for which have signed leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
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The table below details the leasing activity, including 100% of the unconsolidated joint ventures, that commenced revenue recognition during the year ended December 31, 2023:
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The table below details our vacancy and the leasing activity, including 100% of the unconsolidated joint ventures, that commenced revenue recognition during the year ended December 31, 2024:
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(2)Total vacant square feet of properties placed (and partially placed) in-service during the year ended December 31, 2023 consists of 230,592 square feet at 751 Gateway, 181,597 square feet at 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, 104,166 square feet at 140 Kendrick Street - Building A, 142,147 square feet at 180 CityPoint and 10,170 square feet at Reston Next.
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(2)Total square feet from properties placed (and partially placed) in-service during the year ended December 31, 2024 consists of 239,908 square feet at 300 Binney Street, 187,048 square feet at 180 CityPoint, 117,907 square feet at 760 Boylston Street, 112,841 square feet at 103 CityPoint, 102,542 square feet at 360 Park Avenue South, 67,017 square feet at 651 Gateway and 3,858 square feet at Reston Next Office Phase II.
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(4)Represents leases executed during the year ended December 31, 2023 for which we either (1) commenced lease revenue recognition in such period or (2) will commence lease revenue recognition in subsequent periods, in accordance with GAAP, and includes leases at properties currently under development. The total square feet of leases executed and recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023 is 600,807 square feet.
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(4)Represents leases executed during the year ended December 31, 2024 for which we either (1) commenced lease revenue recognition in such period or (2) will commence lease revenue recognition in subsequent periods, in accordance with GAAP, and includes leases at properties currently under development. The total square feet of leases executed and recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024 is 943,147 square feet.
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(5)Second generation leases are defined as leases for space that we have previously leased. Of the 3,674,417 square feet of second generation leases that commenced during the year ended December 31, 2023, leases for 3,117,737 square feet were signed in prior periods.
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(5)Second generation leases are defined as leases for space that we have previously leased. Of the 4,022,122 square feet of second generation leases that commenced during the year ended December 31, 2024, leases for 3,105,337 square feet were signed in prior periods.
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(7)Represents the increase in gross rent (base rent plus expense reimbursements) on the new versus expired leases on the 2,442,828 square feet of second generation leases that had been occupied within the prior 12 months for the year ended December 31, 2023; excludes leases that management considers temporary because the client is not expected to occupy the space on a long-term basis.
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(7)Represents the increase in gross rent (base rent plus expense reimbursements) on the new versus expired leases on the 2,820,354 square feet of second generation leases that had been occupied within the prior 12 months for the year ended December 31, 2024; excludes leases that management considers temporary because the client is not expected to occupy the space on a long-term basis.
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(8)Represents the increase in net rent (gross rent less operating expenses) on the new versus expired leases on the 2,442,828 square feet of second generation leases that had been occupied within the prior 12 months for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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(8)Represents the increase in net rent (gross rent less operating expenses) on the new versus expired leases on the 2,820,354 square feet of second generation leases that had been occupied within the prior 12 months for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, we completed the acquisition of our joint venture partner’s 45% interest in the joint venture entity that owns Santa Monica Business Park located in Santa Monica, California, for a gross purchase price of approximately $38.0 million. This transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition, and the purchase price was allocated based on the relative fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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During the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed two acquisitions in Washington, DC consisting of (1) 725 12th Street for a purchase price, excluding transaction costs, of $34.0 million and (2) our joint venture partner’s 50% economic ownership interest in the joint venture entity that owned 901 New York Avenue. At acquisition, the total net equity acquired for 901 New York Avenue was $20.0 million, which includes $10.0 million in cash that we paid for the joint venture partner's 50% economic ownership interest in the joint venture. These transactions were accounted for as asset acquisitions, and the purchase price was allocated based on the relative fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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Management reviews its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment following the end of each quarter and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. This evaluation of long-lived assets is dependent on a number of factors, including when there is an event or adverse change in the operating performance of the long-lived asset or a current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life or hold period. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding anticipated hold periods, future occupancy, future rental rates, future capital requirements, discount rates and capitalization rates that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. Because cash flows on properties considered to be “long-lived assets to be held and used” are considered on an undiscounted basis to determine whether an asset may be impaired, our established strategy of holding properties over the long term directly decreases the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. If our hold strategy changes or market conditions otherwise dictate a shorter hold period, an impairment loss may be recognized and such loss could be material. If we determine that an impairment has occurred, the affected assets must be reduced to their fair value.
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Management reviews its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment following the end of each quarter and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. This evaluation of long-lived assets is dependent on a number of factors, including when there is an event or adverse change in the operating performance of the long-lived asset or a current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life or hold period. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding anticipated hold periods, future occupancy, future rental rates, future capital requirements, discount rates and capitalization rates. Any or all of such assumptions could differ materially from actual results in future periods. Because cash flows on properties considered to be “long-lived assets to be held and used” are considered on an undiscounted basis to determine whether an asset may be impaired, our established strategy of holding properties over the long term directly decreases the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. If our hold strategy changes or market conditions otherwise dictate a shorter hold period, an impairment loss may be recognized and such loss could be material. If we determine that an impairment has occurred, the affected assets must be reduced to their fair value. At March 31, 2024, we evaluated the expected hold period for a portion of our Shady Grove property, consisting of 2 Choke Cherry Road, 2094 Gaither Road and a land parcel, located in Rockville, Maryland. Based on a shorter-than-expected hold period, we reduced the carrying value of a portion of the property that we anticipate selling to a third-party developer to its estimated fair value at March 31, 2024. As a result, each of BXP and BPLP recognized an impairment loss of approximately $13.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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As of December 31, 2023, the net carrying amounts of our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures was approximately $1.3 billion, which includes investments with deficit balances aggregating approximately $39.9 million included within Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment loss on our investments in Platform 16, 360 Park Avenue South, 200 Fifth Avenue and Safeco Plaza of approximately $155.2 million, $54.0 million, $33.4 million and $29.9 million, respectively (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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As of December 31, 2024, the net carrying amounts of our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures was approximately $1.1 billion, which includes investments with deficit balances aggregating approximately $33.5 million included within Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment loss on our investments in Colorado Center, Gateway Commons and Safeco Plaza of approximately $168.4 million, $126.1 million and $46.8 million, respectively (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
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The net difference between the tax basis and the reported amounts of BXP’s assets and liabilities was approximately $2.0 billion and $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which was primarily related to the difference in basis of contributed property and accrued rental income.
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The net difference between the tax basis and the reported amounts of BXP’s assets and liabilities was approximately $1.6 billion and $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which was primarily related to the difference in basis of contributed property and accrued rental income.
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Interest expense increased by approximately $65.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023, as detailed below.
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At BPLP’s option, loans under the 2024 Unsecured Term Loan will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (1) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) zero, (b) Prime Rate, (c) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.50%, and (d) Term SOFR for a one-month period plus 1.10%, in each case, plus a margin ranging from 0 to 60 basis points based on BPLP’s credit rating; or (2) a rate equal to adjusted Term SOFR or Daily Simple SOFR with a one-month period plus a margin ranging from 75 to 160 basis points based on BPLP’s credit rating.
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(4)The loan bears interest at a variable rate equal to Term SOFR plus 2.50% per annum. The joint venture entered into an interest rate cap agreement with a financial institution to limit its exposure to increases in Term SOFR rate to a cap of 5.00% per annum on a notional amount of $220.0 million through January 15, 2026.
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(3)On October 2, 2023, a joint venture in which we owned a 20% equity interest completed a two-step restructuring of the ownership in Metropolitan Square, which resulted in, among other things, (i) the cessation of our obligation to fund future investments through our then 20% equity interest, which caused us to recognize a gain on investment of approximately $35.8 million related to our deficit investment balance that resulted from distributions, (ii) the removal of the property from our in-service portfolio, (iii) the sale of the property, which resulted in a loss on the sale of approximately $1.5 million and assignment of the existing senior loan to the new owner, and (iv) the closing of a new mezzanine loan.
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(3)On October 2, 2023, a joint venture in which we owned a 20% equity interest completed a two-step restructuring of the ownership in Metropolitan Square, which resulted in, among other things, (i) the cessation of our obligation to fund future investments through our then 20% equity interest, which caused us to recognize a gain on investment of approximately $35.8 million related to our deficit investment balance that resulted from distributions, (ii) the removal of the property from our in-service portfolio, (iii) the sale of the property, which resulted in a loss on the sale of approximately $1.5 million and assignment of the existing senior loan to the new owner, and (iv) the closing of a new mezzanine loan.
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(3)On October 2, 2023, a joint venture in which we owned a 20% equity interest completed a two-step restructuring of the ownership in Metropolitan Square, which resulted in, among other things, (i) the cessation of our obligation to fund future investments through our then 20% equity interest, which caused us to recognize a gain on investment of approximately $35.8 million related to our deficit investment balance that resulted from distributions, (ii) the removal of the property from our in-service portfolio, (iii) the sale of the property, which resulted in a loss on the sale of approximately $1.5 million and assignment of the existing senior loan to the new owner, and (iv) the closing of a new mezzanine loan.
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Noncontrolling interests in property partnerships increased by approximately $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022, as detailed below.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, to satisfy a lender requirement, we entered into two agreements with the same third-party to purchase and sell a $600.0 million interest rate cap. We did not elect hedge accounting and as such any change in market value will be recognized at the end of the period in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized approximately $79,000 of loss from entering into these agreements (See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
On October 2, 2023, the restructuring of Metropolitan Square was completed (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), which included, among other items, the closing of the New Mezz Loan with a maximum principal amount of $100.0 million, which loan is subordinate only to the Senior Loan. The New Mezz Loan may be drawn upon for future lease-up, operating and other costs on an as needed basis, and amounts borrowed will bear interest at a per annum rate of 12%, compounded monthly. We will fund 20%, or up to $20.0 million, of any amounts borrowed under the New Mezz Loan. As of December 31, 2023, we have funded approximately $1.7 million.