Rouse Properties Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

Rouse Properties Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

- Signed 610,000 Square Feet of Leases-

- Portfolio's Leased Percentage Grows By 150 Basis Points Year Over Year to 89.9% -

- Initial Lease Spreads Increased 8.5% -

- Core FFO Per Share Increased By 17% Year Over Year -

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rouse Properties, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rouse") (NYS: RSE) a national owner of regional enclosed malls, today announced consolidated and combined results for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

"Our strong leasing momentum continued in the second quarter, with 610,000 square feet leased. This resulted in a significant improvement in a number of key portfolio metrics, including a 150 basis point increase in inline percentage leased and a 390 basis point rise in permanent leased percentage," stated Andrew Silberfein, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our growing inventory of signed leases which have not yet opened for business now totals 769,000 square feet, with over 75% to occupy currently vacant space. We continue to be active on the acquisition front, as evidenced by our recent purchase of Greenville Mall, which offers compelling upside at an attractive entry price. We are pleased with our 17% rise in Core FFO per share in the second quarter, and remain excited about the future impact of leases coming on-line in the quarters ahead."

Operational and Financial Highlights Second Quarter 2013

• Leased 610,000 square feet in the quarter, the fifth straight quarter with over 525,000 square feet leased.

• Including anchors, leased percentage increased to 92.8%; inline leased percentage was 89.9% at quarter end, a gain of 150 basis points compared to the same period last year.

• Occupied percentage was 86.5% at quarter end, an increase of 90 basis points compared to the same period last year.

• Permanent leased percentage at quarter end increased 390 basis points compared to the end of the same period last year.

• Total average rental rates for new and renewal leases, on a same suite basis, rose 12.4% and the initial rental rate for new and renewal leases increased 8.5%, on average, for leases executed during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

• Same property average mall in-place rent for tenants less than 10,000 square feet increased 1.6%, year over year, to $38.63 from $38.01 per square foot.

• Portfolio tenant sales were $297 per square foot; on a comparable trailing twelve month basis the same property tenant sales increased 1.3%.

• Commenced strategic capital projects at Bayshore Mall and Lansing Mall and a cosmetic capital project at Sikes Senter Mall.

• Completed approximately $140 million on refinancings at NewPark and Valley Hills Malls.

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

Core FFO was $17.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, as compared to $14.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share in the prior year period. The increase over the prior period is primarily the result of the acquisition impact of the Mall at Turtle Creek which was acquired in December 2012.

Core Net Operating Income ("Core NOI") was $38.7 million as compared to $36.9 million in the prior year period. On a same property basis, excluding the impacts of the acquisitions of Grand Traverse Mall and the Mall at Turtle Creek, disposition of the Boulevard Mall, and termination income, Core NOI was $33.9 million as compared to $33.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

Net income was $4.1 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $(15.9) million, or $(0.32) per basic and diluted share in the prior year period. The change in net loss was the result of lower depreciation and amortization, other expenses, and interest expense, in addition to a gain on extinguishment of debt of $14.0 million related to the Boulevard Mall for the three months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to June 30, 2012.

Financing

In May 2013, the Company placed a new non-recourse mortgage loan on NewPark Mall located in Newark, CA for $71.5 million, with an initial funding of $66.5 million. The loan provides for an additional subsequent funding of $5.0 million upon achieving certain conditions. The loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 405 basis points, amortizes over 30 years, and has a term of four years with a one year extension subject to certain conditions being achieved. This loan replaced a $62.9 million loan that had a fixed rate of 7.45%.

In June 2013, the Company placed a new non-recourse mortgage loan on the Valley Hills Mall located in Hickory, NC for $68.0 million. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.47%, and has a term of ten years and amortizes over 30 years. This loan replaced a $51.4 million loan that had a fixed rate of 4.73%. Net proceeds to the Company after related closing and defeasance costs were approximately $15.0 million.

In June 2013, the Company conveyed The Boulevard Mall located in Las Vegas, NV to its lender in full satisfaction of the loan. The loan had a net outstanding balance of approximately $81.3 million and the Company recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt of $14.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Additionally, the conveyance of the property was structured as a like-kind exchange transaction for income tax purposes.

Subsequent Event

In July 2013, the Company acquired the Greenville Mall, located in Greenville, NC for a total purchase price of approximately $50.3 million. As part of the acquisition, the Company assumed a $41.7 million, 5.29% fixed rate mortgage due in December 2015. The Greenville Mall totals approximately 460,000 square feet, and is anchored by Belk Ladies, Belk Men & Home, jcpenney and Dunham's Sports (opening late 2013) and generates inline shop sales of approximately $375 per square foot. As the only enclosed regional mall within a 40 mile radius, it serves a multi-county trade area of over 400,000 people and features leading national retailers such as Victoria's Secret, Buckle, American Eagle, Aeropostale, Bath and Body Works and Footlocker.

Common Share Dividend

On August 1, 2013 the Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.13 per share payable on October 31, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 15, 2013. The Company's objective is to continue to grow the dividend over time and the Board will continue to evaluate the dividend policy as the Company's repositioning and acquisition plans continue to take effect.

2013 Guidance

The Company is reiterating its full year 2013 guidance range for Core FFO of $1.49 to $1.55 per diluted share, based on management's expectation as of the date of this release. The guidance presented does not include the effects of property acquisitions, dispositions, or capital transaction activity completed subsequent to June 30, 2013, except those previously announced and completed.

Supplemental Information

The Company released an informational supplemental packet, available at www.rouseproperties.com under the Investors section, with additional detail, including a description of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation to GAAP measures.

Investor Conference Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a webcast and conference call at 10:00 a.m. EASTERN STANDARD TIME on August 6, 2013, to discuss second quarter 2013 results. The number to call is 877-705-6003 (domestic) and 1-201-493-6725 (international). The live webcast will be available at www.rouseproperties.com under the Investors section. A replay of the conference call will be available through August 20, 2013, by dialing 877-870-5176 (domestic) and 1-858-384-5517 (international) and entering the passcode 417094.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain matters within this press release are discussed using forward-looking language as specified in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and, as such, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results or performance to differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements may include statements related to the Company's ability to outperform the ongoing recovery of the Retail and REIT industry and the markets in which the Company's mall properties are located, the Company's ability to generate internal and external growth, the Company's ability to identify and complete the acquisition of properties in new markets, the Company's ability to complete redevelopment projects, the Company's ability to increase margins, including Net Operating Income. For a description of factors that may cause the Company's actual results or performance to differ from its forward-looking statements, please review the information under the heading "Risk Factors" included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Non GAAP Financial Measures

The Company makes reference to net operating income ("NOI") and funds from operations ("FFO"). NOI is defined as operating revenues (minimum rents, including lease termination fees, tenant recoveries, overage rents, and other income) less property and related expenses (real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, marketing, other property operating costs, and provision for doubtful accounts). We use FFO, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, as a supplemental measure of our operating performance. FFO is defined as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders in accordance with GAAP, excluding impairment write-downs on depreciable real estate, gains (or losses) from cumulative effects of accounting changes, extraordinary items and sales of properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization.

In order to present operations in a manner most relevant to its future operations, Core FFO and Core NOI have been presented to exclude certain non-cash and non-recurring revenue and expenses. A reconciliation of NOI to Core NOI and FFO to Core FFO has been included in the "Reconciliation of Core NOI and Core FFO" schedule attached to this release.

NOI, FFO and derivations thereof, are not alternatives to GAAP operating income (loss) or net income (loss) available to common stockholders. For reference, as an aid in understanding management's computation of NOI and FFO, a reconciliation of NOI to operating income and FFO to net income (loss) in accordance with GAAP has been included in the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP Financial Measures" schedule attached to this release.

About Rouse

Rouse is a publicly traded real estate investment trust headquartered in New York City and founded on a legacy of innovation and creativity. Among the country's largest publicly traded regional mall owners, the Company's geographically diverse portfolio spans the United States from coast to coast, and includes 32 malls in 19 states encompassing over 21.5 million square feet of space. For more information, visit www.rouseproperties.com.