10-KPeriod: FY2001

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2001

Filed March 7, 2002For Securities:EQR

Summary

Equity Residential Properties Trust (EQR) filed its 2001 Form 10-K on March 7, 2002, reporting on its operations as a self-administered and self-managed equity real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on multifamily properties. The company's portfolio comprised 1,076 properties with 224,801 apartment units across 36 states as of December 31, 2001. EQR's business strategy centers on maximizing income and long-term growth through property occupancy, rate increases, expense control, strategic acquisitions and dispositions, and development. Financially, the company maintained a consolidated debt-to-total market capitalization ratio of 37.20% as of year-end 2001, below its 50% policy limit. Despite a decrease in income before certain allocations compared to 2000, the company reported net income of $473.6 million. Significant events during the year included the sale of its furniture rental business and ongoing development projects. Investors should note EQR's substantial debt of over $5.7 billion, with significant maturities in the coming years, and its reliance on both debt and equity financing. The company's risk factors highlight potential impacts from interest rate fluctuations, economic downturns, competition, and lease renewals. EQR also detailed its compliance with REIT distribution requirements and its strategic use of financial instruments to manage market risks, particularly interest rate exposure. The filing also provides details on the company's property portfolio by type and location, alongside selected financial data and management's discussion on results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources.

Key Highlights

  • 1As of December 31, 2001, Equity Residential Properties Trust (EQR) owned a significant portfolio of 1,076 multifamily properties with 224,801 apartment units across 36 states.
  • 2EQR's consolidated debt-to-total market capitalization ratio was 37.20% at year-end 2001, which is below its policy limit of 50%.
  • 3The company reported net income of $473.6 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.
  • 4EQR completed the sale of its furniture rental business (formerly Globe) on January 11, 2002.
  • 5Total debt stood at $5.74 billion as of December 31, 2001, with a debt maturity schedule showing significant amounts due in the years 2002 through 2011+.
  • 6The company's $700 million revolving credit facility was scheduled to expire in August 2002, with negotiations underway for a new facility.
  • 7EQR actively engaged in property acquisitions and dispositions, as well as development projects, throughout 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

Equity Residential Properties Trust (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, manages, and operates multifamily properties. As of December 31, 2001, its portfolio consisted of 1,076 properties with 224,801 apartment units spread across 36 states, with a focus on garden-style, mid/high-rise, and ranch-style properties.

EQR maintained a consolidated debt-to-total market capitalization ratio of 37.20% as of December 31, 2001, adhering to its policy of keeping this below 50%. The company had total debt of approximately $5.74 billion. A significant portion of this debt matures over the next several years, with a substantial amount due beyond 2011. EQR utilizes a mix of secured and unsecured debt, including a revolving credit facility.

For the year ended December 31, 2001, EQR reported a net income of $473.6 million and total revenues of $2.17 billion. While income before certain allocations decreased compared to 2000, the company's 'Same Store' net operating income (NOI) saw an increase of 3.8%. Funds From Operations (FFO) available to common shareholders and OP units increased to $786.7 million.

Key events in 2001 included the sale of the Globe furniture rental business in January 2002 (with operations impacting 2001 results), ongoing property acquisitions and dispositions, and continued development of new multifamily projects. The company also redeemed all of its Series A and F Preferred Shares and issued new Preference Interests and Common Shares.