Agree Realty Corporation Reports Operating Results For The Second Quarter 2013

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

SECOND Quarter 2013 Highlights:

• Increased funds from operations for the quarter by 19%, year over year
• Increased adjusted funds from operations for the quarter by 18%, year over year
• Increased total revenues for the quarter by 26%, year over year
• Acquired four net leased properties for $28 million
• Delivered three net leased development projects to tenants
• Wal-Mart and Wawa became fourth and fifth largest tenants, respectively
• Paid $0.41 per share quarterly dividend on July 9, 2013

Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Second quarter funds from operations (FFO) increased 19% to $6,804,000 compared with FFO for the comparable period in 2012 of $5,723,000.  FFO per diluted share for the second quarter of 2013 was $0.51 compared with FFO per diluted share of $0.50 for the comparable period in 2012.

Second quarter adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) increased 18% to $6,996,000 compared with AFFO for the comparable period in 2012 of $5,932,000.  AFFO per diluted share for the second quarter of 2013 was $.52 compared to AFFO per diluted share of $.51 for the second quarter of 2012. 

Net income for the second quarter of 2013 was $4,530,000, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to the comparable period in 2012 of $5,090,000, or $.44 per diluted share.  Total revenues increased by 26% to $10,908,000, compared with total revenues of $8,633,000 in the second quarter of 2012.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, FFO was $13,186,000 compared with FFO for the six months ended June 30, 2012 of $11,231,000. FFO per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $1.00 compared with FFO per diluted share, of $.99 for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, AFFO increased to $13,407,000 compared with AFFO, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 of $11,642,000.  AFFO per diluted share for the six months of 2013 was $1.01 compared to AFFO per diluted share, of $1.03 for the six months of 2012.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, net income increased to $9,921,000, or $.75 per diluted share, compared with net income for the comparable period last year of $9,832,000, or $.87 per diluted share. Total revenues increased 24% to $21,155,000 compared with total revenues of $17,019,000 for the comparable period last year.

"I am extremely pleased to report the operating results for the quarter, including the improvements in both funds from operations and total revenues. These results are directly attributable to our recent accomplishments on both the acquisition and development fronts.  During the quarter, we acquired four properties and delivered three new developments, which resulted in Wal-Mart and Wawa becoming our fourth and fifth largest tenants, respectively." said Joey Agree, President and Chief Executive Officer.  "With a stable, high-quality portfolio, of which 63% is investment grade, and one of the strongest balance sheets in the sector, we remain well positioned to execute on our pipeline of acquisition and development opportunities."

More information about the Company's calculations of FFO and AFFO, as well as reconciliations of net income (in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) to FFO and AFFO, is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release. 

Acquisitions

The Company acquired four retail properties during the second quarter for approximately $28 million.  The single tenant properties acquired are net leased to Starbucks in Manchester, Connecticut; Petsmart in Rapid City, South Dakota; AutoZone in Chicago, Illinois; and Sam's Club in Brooklyn, Ohio.  The Sam's Club purchase is the largest acquisition by the Company to date at approximately $21 million.

The Company acquired nine retail properties during the first half of 2013 for approximately $43.0 million.  These acquisitions were located in eight states and seven different retail sectors.  Approximately 69% of the rental income generated from these acquisitions is derived from investment grade retailers.

Development Activity

The Company's first Wawa development in Kissimmee, Florida was delivered and held its grand opening on April 3, 2013.  The Company delivered its second completed development to Wawa in Pinellas, Florida on May 29, 2013.  The Company also turned over its first California ground up Walgreens in Rancho Cordova in April 2013. Total development cost for the three projects was approximately $12 million.

The Company's development activity continues at three additional projects:

• In September 2012, the Company announced that it had closed on the acquisition of a parcel of land in Casselberry, Florida for a development of a Wawa that is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2013. 
• In December 2012, the Company closed on the acquisition of a building in Ann Arbor, Michigan for redevelopment.  The redevelopment, which is pre-leased to Walgreens, is expected to be completed by the first half of 2014. 
• In April 2013, the Company closed on the acquisition of a parcel of land in St. Petersburg, Florida for the development of a Wawa.  Rent is anticipated to commence during the first half of 2014.

As of June 30, 2013 the Company's construction in progress balance totaled approximately $12.5 million.

Joint Venture Capital Solutions

The Company also announced its first Joint Venture Capital Solutions project during the second quarter.  The Company closed on a 4.2 acre parcel of land for the development of a 55,000 square foot Hobby Lobby store in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  Hobby Lobby executed a 15 year lease for the property.  The Company provided the necessary capital and will be the sole owner of the project upon completion. 

Portfolio

At June 30, 2013, the Company's portfolio consisted of 120 properties located in 32 states with a total of 3.5 million square feet of gross leasable space. The single tenant net lease portfolio includes tenants operating in 17 different retail sectors. The portfolio was approximately 97% leased at the end of the quarter.  Total assets were $410,852,000.

Major Tenants

The following is a breakdown of base rents in effect at June 30, 2013 for each of the Company's major tenants:

Annualized Base Rent of Properties

The following is a breakdown of base rents in effect at June 30, 2013 for each type of retail tenant:

The following is a breakdown of base rents in effect at June 30, 2013 for each type of property:

Lease Expirations

The following table, as of June 30, 2013, sets forth lease expirations for the next 10 years for the Company's portfolio, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases prior to the contractual expiration date. As of June 30, 2013, the Company's single tenant net lease portfolio had a weighted-average remaining lease term of 13 years.

Capital Markets/Balance Sheet

The Company's debt to total enterprise value was approximately 28% as of June 30, 2013.  Enterprise value is calculated as the sum of mortgages payable and note payable and the market value of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, assuming conversion of operating partnership units.

Dividend

The Company paid a cash dividend of $.41 per share on July 9, 2013 to stockholders of record on June 28, 2013.  The dividend is equivalent to an annualized dividend of $1.64 per share and represents a payout ratio of 80% of FFO for the quarter.

Outstanding Shares and Operating Partnership Units

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company's fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 13,065,542 and 12,889,344.  The basic weighted average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 were 12,985,353 and 12,817,668.

The Company's assets are held by, and all of its operations are conducted through, Agree Limited Partnership, of which the Company is the sole general partner.  As of June 30, 2013, there were 347,619 operating partnership units outstanding and the Company held a 97.44% interest.

Conference Call/Webcast

Agree Realty Corporation will host a live broadcast of its second quarter 2013 conference call on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. eastern time, to discuss its financial and operating results. The live broadcast will be available online at: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=94417 and also by telephone at USA Toll Free: 1-800-860-2442 and International: 1-412-858-4600.  A replay will be available shortly after the call by telephone at US Toll Free: 1-877-344-7529/Conference #10029798 or International Toll: 1-412-317-0088/Conference #10029798 until October 31, 2013.

About Agree Realty Corporation

Agree Realty Corporation is primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of single tenant properties leased to industry leading retail tenants.  The Company currently owns and operates a portfolio of 121 properties, located in 32 states and containing approximately 3.5 million square feet of gross leasable space.  The common stock of Agree Realty Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC."

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company considers portions of the information contained in this release to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended.  These forward-looking statements represent the Company's expectations, plans and beliefs concerning future events.  Although these forward-looking statements are based on good faith beliefs, reasonable assumptions and the Company's best judgment reflecting current information, certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward–looking statements.  Such factors are detailed from time to time in reports filed or furnished by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.  Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward–looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

For additional information, visit the Company's home page on the Internet at http://www.agreerealty.com.     

(1)  FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (NAREIT) to mean net income computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.  Management uses FFO as a supplemental measure to conduct and evaluate the Company's business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income by itself as the primary measure of the Company's operating performance.  Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time.  Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting is insufficient by itself.

FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income as the primary indicator of the Company's operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.  Further, while the Company adheres to the NAREIT definition of FFO, its presentation of FFO is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs due to the fact that not all REITs use the same definition.

Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO") is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance used by many companies in the REIT industry.  AFFO further adjusts FFO for certain non-cash items that reduce or increase net income in accordance with GAAP.  AFFO should not be considered an alternative to net earnings, as an indication of the company's performance or to cash flow as a measure of liquidity or ability to make distributions.  Management considers AFFO a useful supplemental measure of the Company's performance.  The Company's computation of AFFO may differ from the methodology for calculating AFFO used by other equity REITs, and therefore may not be comparable to such other REITs.  

SOURCE Agree Realty Corporation