SL Green Realty Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2022 EPS of $(0.70) Per Share; and FFO of $1.87 Per Share


Financial and Operating Highlights

  • Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $0.70 per share for the second quarter of 2022 as compared to net income of $1.56 per share for the same period in 2021.
  • Funds from operations, or FFO, of $1.87 per share for the second quarter of 2022, net of a $6.2 million, or $0.09 per share, fair value adjustment for marketable securities, as compared to $1.60 per share for the same period in 2021. FFO for the second quarter of 2022 included $4.7 million, or $0.07 per share, of fee income related to the acquisition of 450 Park Avenue and $5.0 million, or $0.07 per share, of income related to the resolution of the Company's investment in 1591-1597 Broadway.
  • Signed 39 Manhattan office leases covering 188,822 square feet in the second quarter of 2022 and 76 Manhattan office leases covering 1,009,811 square feet for the first six months of 2022. The mark-to-market on signed Manhattan office leases was 3.2% lower for the second quarter and 12.1% lower for the first six months of 2022 than the previous fully escalated rents on the same spaces.
  • Same-store cash net operating income, or NOI, including the Company's share of same-store cash NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures, increased by 6.7% for the second quarter of 2022 and increased by 7.8% for the first six months of 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021, excluding lease termination income.
  • Manhattan same-store office occupancy was 92.0% as of June 30, 2022, inclusive of leases signed but not yet commenced.

Investing Highlights

  • Closed on the previously announced acquisition of 450 Park Avenue for $445.0 million in a newly formed joint venture with institutional investors from South Korea and Israel. SL Green retained a 25.1% interest in the property. The partnership financed the acquisition with a $267.0 million senior mortgage financing, which has a term of up to 5 years and bears interest at a floating rate of 2.10% over Term SOFR.
  • Closed on the sale of the vacant office condominium at 609 Fifth Avenue to a domestic investor for a gross sales price of $100.5 million. The transaction generated net cash proceeds to the Company of $97.2 million.
  • Conveyed 1591-1597 Broadway for a gross sales price of $121.0 million. The transaction generated net cash proceeds to the Company of $120.9 million.

Financing Highlights

  • Closed on the refinancing of 100 Church Street. The new $370.0 million mortgage loan, which replaces the previous $197.8 million mortgage, has a term of up to 5 years and bears interest at a floating rate of 2.00% over Term SOFR.

ESG Highlights

  • Received a 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award, the highest level of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognition, for the fifth consecutive year. Less than one percent of 18,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partners achieve the Sustained Excellence distinction.

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (the "Company") (NYSE: SLG) today reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 of $43.9 million, or $0.70 per share, as compared to net income of $105.3 million, or $1.56 per share, for the same quarter in 2021. Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2022 included $70.7 million, or $1.02 per share, of net losses from the sale of real estate interests and non-cash fair value adjustments, as compared to $108.0 million, or $1.51 per share, of net gains from the sale of real estate interests and non-cash fair value adjustments for the same period in 2021.

The Company also reported net loss attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2022 of $36.1 million, or $0.58 per share, as compared to net income of $97.9 million, or $1.44 per share, for the same period in 2021. Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2022 included $71.7 million, or $1.03 per share, of net losses recognized from the sale of real estate interests and non-cash fair value adjustments. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included $88.4 million, or $1.23 per share, of net gains recognized from the sale of real estate interests and non-cash fair value adjustments.

The Company reported FFO for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 of $128.8 million, or $1.87 per share, net of a $6.2 million, or $0.09 per share, fair value adjustment for marketable securities, as compared to FFO for the same period in 2021 of $117.7 million, or $1.60 per share. FFO for the second quarter of 2022 included $4.7 million, or $0.07 per share, of fee income related to the acquisition of 450 Park Avenue and $5.0 million, or $0.07 per share, of income related to the resolution of the Company's investment in 1591-1597 Broadway.

The Company also reported FFO for the six months ended June 30, 2022 of $244.5 million, or $3.52 per share, net of a $6.2 million, or $0.09 per share, fair value adjustment for marketable securities, as compared to FFO for the same period in 2021 of $246.0 million, or $3.33 per share. FFO for the six months ended June 30, 2022 included $4.7 million, or $0.07 per share, of fee income related to the acquisition of 450 Park Avenue and $5.0 million, or $0.07 per share, of income related to the resolution of the Company's investment in 1591-1597 Broadway.

All per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis.

Operating and Leasing Activity

Same-store cash NOI, including our share of same-store cash NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures, increased by 9.2% for the second quarter of 2022, or 6.7% excluding lease termination income, as compared to the same period in 2021.

Same-store cash NOI, including our share of same-store cash NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures, increased by 10.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, or 7.8% excluding lease termination income, as compared to the same period in 2021.

During the second quarter of 2022, the Company signed 39 office leases in its Manhattan office portfolio totaling 188,822 square feet. The average lease term on the Manhattan office leases signed in the second quarter of 2022 was 6.0 years and average tenant concessions were 4.6 months of free rent with a tenant improvement allowance of $43.16 per rentable square foot, excluding leases signed at One Vanderbilt Avenue. Twenty-three leases comprising 125,240 square feet, representing office leases on space that had been occupied within the prior twelve months, are considered replacement leases on which mark-to-market is calculated. Those replacement leases had average starting rents of $82.22 per rentable square foot, representing a 3.2% decrease over the previous fully escalated rents on the same office spaces.

During the first six months of 2022, the Company signed 76 office leases in its Manhattan office portfolio totaling 1,009,811 square feet. The average lease term on the Manhattan office leases signed in the first six months of 2022 was 8.8 years and average tenant concessions were 10.0 months of free rent with a tenant improvement allowance of $90.25 per rentable square foot, excluding leases signed at One Vanderbilt Avenue and One Madison Avenue. Forty-six leases comprising 525,850 square feet, representing office leases on space that had been occupied within the prior twelve months, are considered replacement leases on which mark-to-market is calculated. Those replacement leases had average starting rents of $69.94 per rentable square foot, representing a 12.1% decrease over the previous fully escalated rents on the same office spaces. Excluding one lease covering 236,026 square feet at 100 Park Avenue, the replacement leases had average starting rents representing a 0.2% decrease over the previous fully escalated rents.

Occupancy in the Company's Manhattan same-store office portfolio was 92.0% as of June 30, 2022, inclusive of 163,001 square feet of leases signed but not yet commenced, as compared to 92.7% at the end of the previous quarter.

Significant leases signed in the second quarter include:

  • Early renewal with Berkeley Research Group for 34,640 square feet at 810 Seventh Avenue;
  • Early renewal with Permanent Mission to the Republic of Poland to the United Nations for 17,890 square feet at 750 Third Avenue;
  • New lease with Grassi & Co., Certified Public Accountants P.C. for 11,779 square feet at 750 Third Avenue;
  • Two new leases totaling 16,793 square feet at 10 East 53rd Street; and
  • Two new leases totaling 8,471 square feet at One Vanderbilt Avenue.

Investment Activity

To date in 2022, the Company has repurchased 2.0 million shares of its common stock and redeemed 0.2 million units of its Operating Partnership, or OP units, bringing total repurchases and redemptions to 38.1 million shares of common stock and 2.0 million OP units under the previously announced $3.5 billion share repurchase program. The Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock during the second quarter of 2022.

In June, the Company closed on the previously announced acquisition of 450 Park Avenue for $445.0 million in a newly formed joint venture with institutional investors from South Korea and Israel. SL Green retained a 25.1% interest in the property. The partnership financed the acquisition with a $267.0 million senior mortgage financing, which has a term of up to 5 years, and bears interest at a floating rate of 2.10% over Term SOFR. The 337,000 SF 33-story building is located at the corner of 57th Street and Park Avenue and is currently leased to several high-end boutique financial services and luxury tenants, including Banco Bradesco, BDT Capital Partners and Oxford Properties. In addition, the coveted corner retail location will soon be home to Aston Martin's first ever Manhattan showroom.

In June, the Company closed on the sale of the vacant office condominium at 609 Fifth Avenue to a domestic investor for a gross sales price of $100.5 million. The transaction generated net cash proceeds to the Company of $97.2 million.

In May, the Company conveyed the fee position in 1591-1597 Broadway for $121.0 million, equating to the value at which SL Green acquired the property in September 2021. The transaction generated net cash proceeds to the Company of $120.9 million.

Debt and Preferred Equity Investment Activity

The carrying value of the Company’s debt and preferred equity ("DPE") portfolio was $1.13 billion at June 30, 2022. The portfolio had a weighted average current yield of 7.2%, or 9.2% excluding the effect of $238.7 million of investments that are on non-accrual. During the second quarter, no investments were sold or repaid and the Company did not originate or acquire any new investments.

Financing Activity

In June, the Company closed on the refinancing of 100 Church Street. The new $370.0 million mortgage loan, which replaces the previous $197.8 million mortgage, has a term of up to 5 years, and bears interest at a floating rate of 2.00% over Term SOFR.

ESG

In May, the Company announced that it has received a 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year. This award honors organizations across the United States that have implemented distinguished corporate energy management programs. Less than one percent of 18,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partners achieve the Sustained Excellence distinction.

The U.S. Department of Energy and EPA awarded SL Green this award, the highest level of EPA recognition, for its extensive tenant outreach on energy efficiency, educational programs and widespread promotion of ENERGY STAR tools and best practices. As a continued leader in this space, SL Green achieved ENERGY STAR labels for 11 buildings across its industry-leading portfolio in 2021, representing an impressive 12% of all ENERGY STAR labels in Manhattan.

Dividends

In the second quarter of 2022, the Company declared:

  • Three monthly ordinary dividends on its outstanding common stock of $0.3108 per share, which were paid on May 16, June 15, and July 15, 2022, equating to an annualized dividend of $3.73 per share of common stock; and
  • Quarterly dividend on its outstanding 6.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.40625 per share for the period April 15, 2022 through and including July 14, 2022, which was paid on July 15, 2022 and is the equivalent of an annualized dividend of $1.625 per share.

Conference Call and Audio Webcast

The Company's executive management team, led by Marc Holliday, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will host a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 2:00 pm ET to discuss the financial results.

The supplemental data will be available prior to the quarterly conference call in the Investors section of the SL Green Realty Corp. website at www.slgreen.com under “Financial Reports.”

The live conference call will be webcast in listen-only mode and a replay will be available in the Investors section of the SL Green Realty Corp. website at www.slgreen.com under “Presentations & Webcasts.”

Company Profile

SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan's largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of June 30, 2022, SL Green held interests in 64 buildings totaling 34.4 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 26.3 million square feet of Manhattan buildings and 7.2 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments.

To obtain the latest news releases and other Company information, please visit our website at www.slgreen.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@slgreen.com.

Disclaimers

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
During the quarterly conference call, the Company may discuss non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. In addition, the Company has used non-GAAP financial measures in this press release. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure and the comparable GAAP financial measure can be found in this release and in the Company’s Supplemental Package.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions thereof. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially, and we caution you not to place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," "project," "continue," or the negative of these words, or other similar words or terms.

Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by us. Factors and risks to our business that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.

 
SL GREEN REALTY CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
 
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, June 30,
Revenues:

  2022   2021   2022   2021 
        
Rental revenue, net $136,494  $163,916  $272,970  $326,726 
Escalation and reimbursement  18,738   20,695   38,293   45,974 
Investment income  20,407   20,107   40,295   39,380 
Other income  25,806   13,389   37,851   32,129 
Total revenues  201,445   218,107   389,409   444,209 
Expenses:        
Operating expenses, including related party expenses of $3,172 and
$5,695 in 2022, and $3,039 and $5,264 in 2021
  39,557   43,883   82,140   86,167 
Real estate taxes  30,819   43,768   61,566   89,179 
Operating lease rent  6,477   6,707   13,041   13,446 
Interest expense, net of interest income  14,960   18,960   30,030   42,348 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  1,917   3,386   3,865   7,160 
Depreciation and amortization  46,914   57,261   93,897   120,257 
Transaction related costs  1   3   29   25 
Marketing, general and administrative  23,522   22,064   48,298   44,949 
Total expenses  164,167   196,032   332,866   403,531 
         
Equity in net loss from unconsolidated joint ventures  (4,550)  (12,970)  (9,265)  (15,834)
Equity in net (loss) gain on sale of interest in unconsolidated joint venture/real estate  (131)  8,471   (131)  (4,158)
Purchase price and other fair value adjustment  (6,168)  (1,947)  (6,231)  717 
(Loss) gain on sale of real estate, net  (64,378)  98,960   (65,380)  97,572 
Depreciable real estate reserves     2,545      (5,696)
Net (loss) income  (37,949)  117,134   (24,464)  113,279 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership  2,813   (6,282)  2,321   (5,806)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in other partnerships  (3,404)  40   (3,261)  1,539 
Preferred unit distributions  (1,599)  (1,823)  (3,246)  (3,669)
Net (loss) income attributable to SL Green  (40,139)  109,069   (28,650)  105,343 
Perpetual preferred stock dividends  (3,737)  (3,737)  (7,475)  (7,475)
Net (loss) income attributable to SL Green common stockholders $(43,876) $105,332  $(36,125) $97,868 
Earnings Per Share (EPS)        
Net (loss) income per share (Basic)(1) $(0.70) $1.56  $(0.58) $1.45 
Net (loss) income per share (Diluted)(1) $(0.70) $1.56  $(0.58) $1.44 
         
Funds From Operations (FFO)        
FFO per share (Basic)(1) $1.89  $1.65  $3.57  $3.45 
FFO per share (Diluted)(1) $1.87  $1.64  $3.52  $3.42 
FFO per share (Pro forma)(2) $1.87  $1.60  $3.52  $3.33 
         
Basic ownership interest        
Weighted average REIT common shares for net income per share  63,798   66,931   63,987   66,948 
Weighted average partnership units held by noncontrolling interests  4,102   4,093   4,112   4,121 
Basic weighted average shares and units outstanding(1)  67,900   71,024   68,099   71,069 
         
Diluted ownership interest        
Weighted average REIT common share and common share equivalents  64,918   67,579   65,310   67,717 
Weighted average partnership units held by noncontrolling interests  4,102   4,093   4,112   4,121 
Diluted weighted average shares and units outstanding(1)  69,020   71,672   69,422   71,838 
Pro forma adjustment(2)     2,055      2,061 
Pro forma diluted weighted average shares and units outstanding(2)  69,020   73,727   69,422   73,899 
         

(1) During the first quarter of 2022, the Company completed a reverse stock split to mitigate the dilutive impact of stock issued for a special dividend paid primarily in stock. The share-related data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
(2) During the first quarter of 2022, the Company completed a reverse stock split and a special dividend paid primarily in stock. GAAP requires the weighted average common shares outstanding to be retroactively adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the reverse stock split. However, GAAP requires shares issued pursuant to the special dividend be included in diluted weighted average common shares outstanding only from the date on which the special dividend was declared. To facilitate comparison between the periods presented, the Company calculated Pro forma diluted weighted average shares and units outstanding, which includes the shares issued pursuant to the special dividend from the beginning of the 2021 reporting periods.

 
SL GREEN REALTY CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
    
 June 30, December 31,
  2022   2021 
Assets(Unaudited)  
Commercial real estate properties, at cost:   
Land and land interests$1,209,913  $1,350,701 
Building and improvements 3,579,961   3,671,402 
Building leasehold and improvements 1,666,935   1,645,081 
Right of use asset - operating leases 983,723   983,723 
  7,440,532   7,650,907 
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,961,766)  (1,896,199)
  5,478,766   5,754,708 
Assets held for sale    140,855 
Cash and cash equivalents 189,360   251,417 
Restricted cash 87,701   85,567 
Investment in marketable securities 26,260   34,752 
Tenant and other receivables 40,909   47,616 
Related party receivables 27,293   29,408 
Deferred rents receivable 249,998   248,313 
Debt and preferred equity investments, net of discounts and deferred origination fees of $2,482 and $5,057 in 2022 and 2021, respectively, and allowances of $6,630 in both 2022 and 2021 1,134,080   1,088,723 
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 3,074,200   2,997,934 
Deferred costs, net 118,829   124,495 
Other assets 277,487   262,841 
Total assets$10,704,883  $11,066,629 
    
Liabilities   
Mortgages and other loans payable$1,526,023  $1,399,923 
Revolving credit facility 130,000   390,000 
Unsecured term loan 1,250,000   1,250,000 
Unsecured notes 900,422   900,915 
Deferred financing costs, net (24,840)  (23,808)
Total debt, net of deferred financing costs 3,781,605   3,917,030 
Accrued interest payable 11,862   12,698 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 145,237   157,571 
Deferred revenue 104,295   107,275 
Lease liability - financing leases 103,561   102,914 
Lease liability - operating leases 852,614   851,370 
Dividend and distributions payable 24,456   187,372 
Security deposits 54,696   52,309 
Liabilities related to assets held for sale    64,120 
Junior subordinate deferrable interest debentures held by trusts that issued trust preferred securities 100,000   100,000 
Other liabilities 264,876   195,390 
Total liabilities 5,443,202   5,748,049 
    
Commitments and contingencies     
Noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership 334,974   344,252 
Preferred units 177,943   196,075 
    
Equity   
Stockholders’ equity:   
Series I Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, $25.00 liquidation preference, 9,200 issued and outstanding at both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 221,932   221,932 
Common stock, $0.01 par value 160,000 shares authorized, 65,362 and 65,132 issued and outstanding (including 1,060 and 1,027 held in Treasury) at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively 655   672 
Additional paid-in capital 3,801,272   3,739,409 
Treasury stock at cost (128,655)  (126,160)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 8,595   (46,758)
Retained earnings 779,999   975,781 
Total SL Green Realty Corp. stockholders’ equity 4,683,798   4,764,876 
Noncontrolling interests in other partnerships 64,966   13,377 
Total equity 4,748,764   4,778,253 
Total liabilities and equity$10,704,883  $11,066,629 
        


SL GREEN REALTY CORP.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
               
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
Funds From Operations (FFO) Reconciliation: 2022 2021  2022   2021 
        
Net (loss) income attributable to SL Green common stockholders$(43,876) $105,332 $(36,125) $97,868 
Add:       
Depreciation and amortization 46,914   57,261  93,897   120,257 
Joint venture depreciation and noncontrolling interest adjustments 61,030   59,485  121,462   115,187 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 591   6,242  940   4,267 
Less:       
Loss (gain) on sale of real estate, net (64,378)  98,960  (65,380)  97,572 
Equity in net (loss) gain on sale of interest in unconsolidated joint venture/real estate (131)  8,471  (131)  (4,158)
Purchase price and other fair value adjustments         2,664 
Depreciable real estate reserves    2,545     (5,696)
Depreciation on non-rental real estate assets 415   672  1,136   1,199 
FFO attributable to SL Green common stockholders and unit holders$128,753  $117,672 $244,549  $245,998 
               


 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
Operating income and Same-store NOI Reconciliation: 2022   2021   2022   2021 
        
Net (loss) income$(37,949) $117,134  $(24,464) $113,279 
Equity in net loss (gain) on sale of interest in unconsolidated joint venture/real estate 131   (8,471)  131   4,158 
Purchase price and other fair value adjustments 6,168   1,947   6,231   (717)
Loss (gain) on sale of real estate, net 64,378   (98,960)  65,380   (97,572)
Depreciable real estate reserves    (2,545)     5,696 
Depreciation and amortization 46,914   57,261   93,897   120,257 
Interest expense, net of interest income 14,960   18,960   30,030   42,348 
Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,917   3,386   3,865   7,160 
Operating income 96,519   88,712   175,070   194,609 
        
Equity in net loss from unconsolidated joint ventures 4,550   12,970   9,265   15,834 
Marketing, general and administrative expense 23,522   22,064   48,298   44,949 
Transaction related costs, net 1   3   29   25 
Investment income (20,407)  (20,107)  (40,295)  (39,380)
Non-building revenue (20,428)  (8,027)  (21,877)  (12,488)
Net operating income (NOI) 83,757   95,615   170,490   203,549 
        
Equity in net loss from unconsolidated joint ventures (4,550)  (12,970)  (9,265)  (15,834)
SLG share of unconsolidated JV depreciation and amortization 59,325   58,537   117,455   113,812 
SLG share of unconsolidated JV interest expense, net of interest income 47,336   34,274   92,573   67,701 
SLG share of unconsolidated JV amortization of deferred financing costs 2,894   3,545   5,784   6,430 
SLG share of unconsolidated JV loss on early extinguishment of debt 318   941   318   941 
SLG share of unconsolidated JV investment income (307)  (314)  (610)  (610)
SLG share of unconsolidated JV non-building revenue (2,418)  (599)  (2,858)  (2,186)
NOI including SLG share of unconsolidated JVs 186,355   179,029   373,887   373,803 
        
NOI from other properties/affiliates (33,387)  (29,700)  (65,629)  (77,093)
Same-store NOI 152,968   149,329   308,258   296,710 
        
Ground lease straight-line adjustment 204   204   408   408 
SLG share of unconsolidated JV ground lease straight-line adjustment 192   232   385   465 
Straight-line and free rent (1,099)  (4,533)  (3,042)  (5,149)
Amortization of acquired above and below-market leases, net 13   (100)  (48)  (195)
SLG share of unconsolidated JV straight-line and free rent 2,718   (2,397)  4,999   (10,052)
SLG share of unconsolidated JV amortization of acquired above and below-market leases, net (4,457)  (4,816)  (9,053)  (9,103)
Same-store cash NOI$150,539  $137,919  $301,907  $273,084 
        
Lease termination income (495)  (1,095)  (663)  (1,100)
SLG share of unconsolidated JV lease termination income (4,328)  (247)  (8,380)  (254)
Same-store cash NOI excluding lease termination income$145,716  $136,577  $292,864  $271,730 
                

SL GREEN REALTY CORP.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - DISCLOSURES

Funds from Operations (FFO)

FFO is a widely recognized non-GAAP financial measure of REIT performance. The Company computes FFO in accordance with standards established by NAREIT, which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not compute FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, or that interpret the NAREIT definition differently than the Company does. The revised White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT in April 2002, and subsequently amended, defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of properties, and real estate related impairment charges, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

The Company presents FFO because it considers it an important supplemental measure of the Company’s operating performance and believes that it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, particularly those that own and operate commercial office properties. The Company also uses FFO as one of several criteria to determine performance-based bonuses for members of its senior management. FFO is intended to exclude GAAP historical cost depreciation and amortization of real estate and related assets, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization unique to real estate, gains and losses from property dispositions, and real estate related impairment charges, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indication of the Company’s financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of the Company’s liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund the Company’s cash needs, including the Company's ability to make cash distributions.

Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)

FAD is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as FFO plus non-real estate depreciation, allowance for straight line credit loss, adjustment for straight line operating lease rent, non-cash deferred compensation, and pro-rata adjustments for these items from the Company's unconsolidated JVs, less straight line rental income, free rent net of amortization, second cycle tenant improvement and leasing costs, and recurring capital expenditures.

FAD is not intended to represent cash flow for the period and is not indicative of cash flow provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP. FAD is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure with respect to liquidity because the Company believes it provides useful information regarding the Company’s ability to fund its dividends. Because all companies do not calculate FAD the same way, the presentation of FAD may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. FAD does not represent cash flow from operating, investing and finance activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indication of the Company’s financial performance, as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP), or as a measure of the Company’s liquidity.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (EBITDAre)

EBITDAre is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company computes EBITDAre in accordance with standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, which may not be comparable to EBITDAre reported by other REITs that do not compute EBITDAre in accordance with the NAREIT definition, or that interpret the NAREIT definition differently than the Company does. The White Paper on EBITDAre approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT in September 2017 defines EBITDAre as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP), plus interest expense, plus income tax expense, plus depreciation and amortization, plus (minus) losses and gains on the disposition of depreciated property, plus impairment write-downs of depreciated property and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, plus adjustments to reflect the entity's share of EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.

The Company presents EBITDAre because the Company believes that EBITDAre, along with cash flow from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities, provides investors with an additional indicator of the Company’s ability to incur and service debt. EBITDAre should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indication of the Company’s financial performance, as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP), or as a measure of the Company’s liquidity.

Net Operating Income (NOI) and Cash NOI

NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as operating income before transaction related costs, gains/losses on early extinguishment of debt, marketing general and administrative expenses and non-real estate revenue. Cash NOI is also a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by subtracting free rent (net of amortization), straight-line rent, and the amortization of acquired above and below-market leases from NOI, while adding operating lease straight-line adjustment and the allowance for straight-line tenant credit loss.

The Company presents NOI and Cash NOI because the Company believes that these measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures and reconciliations, provide investors with meaningful information regarding the operating performance of properties. When operating performance is compared across multiple periods, the investor is provided with information not immediately apparent from net income that is determined in accordance with GAAP. NOI and Cash NOI provide information on trends in the revenue generated and expenses incurred in operating the Company's properties, unaffected by the cost of leverage, straight-line adjustments, depreciation, amortization, and other net income components. The Company uses these metrics internally as performance measures. None of these measures is an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) and same-store performance should not be considered an alternative to GAAP net income performance.

Coverage Ratios

The Company presents fixed charge and debt service coverage ratios to provide a measure of the Company’s financial flexibility to service current debt amortization, interest expense and operating lease rent from current cash net operating income. These coverage ratios represent a common measure of the Company’s ability to service fixed cash payments; however, these ratios are not used as an alternative to cash flow from operating, financing and investing activities (determined in accordance with GAAP).

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