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     271  0 Kommentare Seritage Growth Properties Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Operating Results

    Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) (the “Company”), a national owner of 253 retail properties totaling over 39 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”), today reported financial and operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017.

    Financial Results

    For the three months ended December 31, 2017:

    • Net loss attributable to common shareholders of $43.5 million, or $1.27 per diluted share
    • Total Net Operating Income (“Total NOI”) of $39.6 million
    • Funds from Operations (“FFO”) of $11.1 million, or $0.20 per diluted share
    • Company FFO of $11.5 million, or $0.21 per diluted share

    For the year ended December 31, 2017:

    • Net loss attributable to common shareholders of $74.0 million, or $2.19 per diluted share
    • Total NOI of $174.8 million
    • FFO of $91.7 million, or $1.65 per diluted share
    • Company FFO of $81.8 million, or $1.47 per diluted share

    Operating Highlights

    During the year ended December 31, 2017, including the Company’s proportional share of its unconsolidated joint ventures:

    • Signed new leases totaling 2.6 million square feet at an average annual base rent of $17.16 PSF, including 872,000 square feet at $17.00 PSF in the fourth quarter.
    • Achieved releasing multiples of 4.0x for space currently or formerly occupied by Sears Holdings Corporation (“Sears Holdings”), with new rents averaging $17.49 PSF compared to $4.40 PSF paid by Sears Holdings across 2.5 million square feet on a same-space basis.
    • Increased annual base rent from tenants other than Sears Holdings to 52.2% of total annual base rent from 36.1% in the prior year period, including all signed leases and net of rent attributable to associated space to be recaptured.

    During the year ended December 31, 2017:

    • Announced 30 new wholly-owned redevelopment projects with an estimated total cost of $632.0 million, expanded six previously announced projects with an estimated total cost of $96.5 million and substantially completed 14 projects with an estimated total cost of approximately $114.2 million. Total redevelopment program to date includes 78 projects completed or commenced representing $1.1 billion of capital investment.
    • Sold the Company’s 50% interests in 13 existing joint venture properties, and sold 50% joint venture interests in five additional properties, for aggregate gross consideration of $315.6 million.

    “We ended 2017 on a very strong note with one of our most active quarters to date, including over 870,000 square feet of newly signed leases and the commencement of eight new projects totaling an investment of approximately $385 million. Since our inception, we have signed over 4.8 million square feet of new leases and achieved an average re-leasing multiple of 4.1x on space formerly occupied by Sears Holdings, with new rents averaging approximately $18.00 per square foot compared to $4.35 per square foot, on a same space basis. We have completed or commenced 78 projects representing a total capital investment of approximately $1.1 billion at returns ranging from 10-12% on an incremental unlevered basis, well in excess of capitalization rates for stabilized shopping centers. We were also pleased to commence our premier projects in Santa Monica and San Diego (La Jolla), CA and Aventura, FL, the first three in a series of premier and larger scale densification opportunities within our existing portfolio. Finally, during the quarter, we raised capital through a perpetual preferred equity offering and the extension of our existing unsecured term loan facility, resulting in a total of $530 million of gross proceeds raised during 2017 from financings, asset sales and additional joint ventures. As we enter 2018, we remain focused on unlocking the substantial value of our portfolio through intensive redevelopment and by strengthening our position as preferred partners for growing retailers, mixed-use developers and investors.”

    Financial Results

    For the three months ended December 31, 2017:

    • Net loss attributable to Class A and Class C shareholders was $43.5 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $15.0 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the prior year period.
    • Total NOI, which includes the Company’s proportional share of NOI from properties owned through investments in its unconsolidated joint ventures, was $39.5 million as compared to $48.7 million for the prior year period.
    • FFO, as calculated in accordance with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) definition, was $11.1 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, as compared to $34.5 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the prior year period.
    • Company FFO was $11.5 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, as compared to $30.0 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the prior year period. The Company makes certain adjustments to FFO, which it refers to as Company FFO, to account for certain non-cash and non-comparable items that it does not believe are representative of ongoing operating results. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

    For the year ended December 31, 2017:

    • Net loss attributable to Class A and Class C shareholders was $74.0 million, or $2.19 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $51.6 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, for the prior year period.
    • Total NOI was $174.7 million as compared to $190.5 million for the prior year period.
    • FFO was $91.7 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, as compared to $106.5 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, for the prior year period.
    • Company FFO was $81.8 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, as compared to $127.3 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, for the prior year period.

    Portfolio Summary

    As of December 31, 2017, the Company’s portfolio included interests in 253 retail properties totaling over 39 million square feet of gross leasable area, including 230 wholly-owned properties and 23 properties owned through investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. The Company’s portfolio includes 120 properties attached to regional malls and 133 shopping center or freestanding properties.

    The portfolio was 80.0% leased and included 51 properties leased only to third-party tenants, 85 properties leased to Sears Holdings and one or more third-party tenants, and 85 properties leased only to Sears Holdings; 32 properties in the portfolio were vacant as of December 31, 2017. Of the properties leased to Sears Holdings, 127 operated under the Sears brand and 43 operated under the Kmart brand. The unleased space as of December 31, 2017 included approximately 2.5 million SF of remaining lease-up at announced redevelopment projects, and approximately 4.9 million SF of additional leasing opportunity at properties in the Company’s redevelopment pipeline.

    Development Update

    Wholly-Owned Properties

    During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company commenced 30 new redevelopment projects representing an estimated total investment of $632.0 million, including eight projects representing an estimated total investment of $384.2 million in the fourth quarter. The Company also expanded six previously announced representing an estimated total investment of $96.5 million.

    The table below summarizes project commencements in the Company’s wholly-owned portfolio since inception:

    (in thousands)                       Estimated       Estimated
    Number Project Development Project
    Quarter of Projects Square Feet Costs (1) Costs (1)
    Acquired (2) 15 $ 63,600 $ 63,600
    2015 5 352 51,500 64,200
    2016 (3) 28 2,677 353,600 370,700
    2017   30   3,168   589,100   632,000
    Total   78   6,197 $ 1,057,800 $ 1,130,500

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    (1)       Total estimated development costs exclude, and total estimated project costs include, termination fees to recapture 100% of certain properties.
    (2) Projects were in various stages of development when acquired by the Company in July 2015.
    (3) Includes subsequent expansions to previously announced projects.
     

    As of December 31, 2017, the Company had originated 63 wholly-owned projects since the Company’s inception. These projects represent an estimated total investment of $1,066.9 million, of which an estimated $801.7 million remains to be spent, and are expected to generate an incremental yield on cost of approximately 11.0%.

    The table below provides additional information regarding the Company’s wholly-owned development activity from inception through December 31, 2017:

    (in thousands)                                                    
    Estimated Estimated Estimated
    Estimated Number Project Development Project Projected Annual Income (2) Incremental
    Project Costs (1) of Projects Square Feet Costs (1) Costs (1) Total Existing Incremental Yield (3)
    < $10,000 24 1,427 $ 104,900 $ 104,900 $ 19,600 $ 5,200 $ 14,400
    $10,001 - $20,000 (4) 25 2,525 331,300 351,200 52,500 15,300 37,100
    > $20,000   14   2,245   558,000   610,800   84,500   17,900   66,600  
    Announced projects 63   6,197 $ 994,200 $ 1,066,900 $ 156,600 $ 38,400 $ 118,100 10.5 - 11.5%
    Acquired projects   15   63,600   63,600
    Total projects   78 $ 1,057,800 $ 1,130,500

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    (1)       Total estimated development costs exclude, and total estimated project costs include, termination fees to recapture 100% of certain properties.
    (2) Projected annual income includes assumptions on stabilized rents to be achieved for space under redevelopment. There can be no assurance that stabilized rent targets will be achieved.
    (3) Projected incremental annual income divided by total estimated project costs.
    (4) Includes Saugus, MA project which has been temporarily postponed while the Company identifies a new lead tenant. The original lead tenant was unable to obtain a use permit at the site.
     

    The tables below provide brief descriptions of each of the redevelopment projects originated on the Company’s platform since its inception:

    Total Project Costs under $10 Million
                            Total     Estimated     Estimated
    Project Construction Substantial
    Property Description Square Feet Start Completion
    King of Prussia, PA

    Repurpose former auto center space for Outback Steakhouse, Yard House
    and small shop retail

    29,100 Substantially complete
    Merrillville, IN

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for At Home, Powerhouse
    Gym and small shop retail

    132,000 Substantially complete
    Elkhart, IN Termination property; existing store has been released to Big R Stores 86,500 Substantially complete
    San Antonio, TX

    Recapture and repurpose auto center space for Orvis, Jared's Jeweler,
    Shake Shack and small shop retail

    18,900 Substantially complete
    Bowie, MD Recapture and repurpose auto center space for BJ's Brewhouse 8,200 Substantially complete
    Troy, MI Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for At Home 100,000 Substantially complete
    Roseville, MI Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for At Home 100,400 Substantially complete
    Henderson, NV

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for At Home, Seafood City
    and additional retail

    144,400 Substantially complete
    Rehoboth Beach, DE

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Christmas Tree Shops
    andThat! and PetSmart

    56,700 Substantially complete
    Cullman, AL

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for Bargain Hunt, Tractor
    Supply and Planet Fitness

    99,000 Substantially complete
    Jefferson City, MO

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for Orscheln Farm and
    Home

    96,000 Delivered to tenant
    Albany, NY

    Recapture and repurpose auto center space for BJ's Brewhouse and
    additional small shop retail

    28,000 Delivered to tenant
    Hagerstown, MD

    Recapture and repurpose auto center space for BJ's Brewhouse, Verizon
    and additional restaurants

    15,400 Delivered to tenant
    Ft. Wayne, IN

    Site densification; new outparcels for BJ's Brewhouse (substantially
    complete) and Chick-Fil-A (project expansion)

    12,000 Underway Q1 2018
    Kearney, NE

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for Marshall's, PetSmart
    and additional junior anchors

    92,500 Underway Q2 2018
    Olean, NY

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Marshall's and additional
    retail

    45,000 Underway Q2 2018
    Roseville, CA Recapture and repurpose auto center space for AAA Auto Repair Center 10,400 Underway Q2 2018
    Guaynabo, PR Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Planet Fitness and Capri 56,100 Underway Q3 2018
    Florissant, MO Site densification; new outparcel for Chick-Fil-A 5,000 Underway Q3 2018
    Dayton, OH

    Recapture and repurpose auto center space for Outback Steakhouse and
    additional restaurants

    14,100 Underway Q4 2018
    New Iberia, LA

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for Rouses Supermarkets,
    additional junior anchors and small shop retail

    93,100 Underway Q1 2019
    North Little Rock, AR

    Recapture and repurpose auto center space for LongHorn Steakhouse and
    additional small shop retail

    17,300 Q2 2018 Q2 2019
    St. Clair Shores, MI

    100% recapture; demolish existing store and develop site for new Kroger
    store

    107,200 Q2 2018 Q2 2019
    Oklahoma City, OK Site densification; new fitness center for Vasa Fitness 59,500 Q3 2018 Q3 2019
     
     
    Total Project Costs $10 - $20 Million (1)
                            Total     Estimated     Estimated
    Project Construction Substantial
    Property Description Square Feet Start Completion
    Braintree, MA

    100% recapture; redevelop existing store for Nordstrom Rack, Saks OFF
    5th and additional retail

    90,000 Substantially complete
    Honolulu, HI

    100% recapture; redevelop existing store for Longs Drugs (CVS),
    PetSmart and Ross Dress for Less

    79,000 Substantially complete
    West Jordan, UT

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store and attached auto center for
    Burlington Stores and additional retail

    81,400 Substantially complete
    Anderson, SC

    100% recapture (project expansion); redevelop existing store for
    Burlington Stores, Sportsman's Warehouse, additional retail and
    restaurants

    111,300 Substantially complete
    Madison, WI

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Dave & Busters, Total Wine
    & More, additional retail and restaurants

    75,300 Delivered to tenant
    Thornton, CO

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for Vasa Fitness and
    additional junior anchors

    191,600 Underway Q1 2018
    Fairfax, VA

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store and attached auto center for
    Dave & Busters, Seasons 52, additional junior anchors and restaurants

    110,300 Underway Q1 2018
    Orlando, FL

    100% recapture; demolish and construct new buildings for Floor & Décor,
    Orchard Supply Hardware, LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden,
    additional small shop retail and restaurants

    139,200 Underway Q2 2018
    Springfield, IL

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for Burlington Stores,
    Binny's Beverage Depot, Orangetheory Fitness, Outback Steakhouse,
    CoreLife Eatery, additional junior anchors and small shop retail

    133,400 Underway Q2 2018
    North Miami, FL

    100% recapture; redevelop existing store for Michael's, PetSmart and Ross
    Dress for Less

    124,300 Underway Q2 2018
    Hialeah, FL

    100% recapture; redevelop existing store for Bed, Bath & Beyond, Ross
    Dress for Less and additional junior anchors to join current tenant, Aldi

    88,400 Underway Q2 2018
    Cockeysville, MD

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for HomeGoods, Michael's
    Stores, additional junior anchors and restaurants

    83,500 Underway Q2 2018
    North Hollywood, CA

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Burlington Stores and
    additional junior anchors

    79,800 Underway Q3 2018
    Salem, NH

    Site densification; new theatre for Cinemark

    Recapture and repurpose auto center for restaurant space

    71,200 Underway Q3 2018
    Charleston, SC

    100% recapture (project expansion); redevelop existing store and detached
    auto center for Burlington Stores and additional retail

    126,700 Underway Q3 2018
    Paducah, KY

    Termination property; redevelop existing store for Burlington Stores and
    additional retail

    102,300 Underway Q3 2018
    Warwick, RI

    Termination property; repurpose auto center space for BJ's Brewhouse and
    additional retail Redevelop existing store for At Home and Raymour &
    Flanigan (project expansion)

    190,700 Underway Q4 2018
    Temecula, CA

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store and detached auto center for
    Round One, small shop retail and restaurants

    65,100 Underway Q4 2018
    Canton, OH

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Dave & Busters and
    restaurants

    83,900 Underway Q2 2019
    North Riverside, IL

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store and detached auto center for
    Round One, additional junior anchors, small shop retail and restaurants

    103,900 Underway Q2 2019
    Santa Cruz, CA

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and
    additional junior anchors

    62,200 Q1 2018 Q4 2018
    Las Vegas, NV

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Round One Entertainment
    and additional retail

    78,800 Q3 2018 Q3 2019
    Yorktown Heights, NY

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for 24 Hour Fitness and
    additional retail

    85,200 Q3 2018 Q4 2019
    Fairfield, CA

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Dave & Busters and
    additional junior anchors

    68,400 Q3 2018 Q4 2019

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    (1)       Excludes Saugus, MA project which has been temporarily postponed while the Company identifies a new lead tenant. The original lead tenant was unable to obtain a use permit at the site.
     
     
    Total Project Costs over $20 Million
                            Total     Estimated     Estimated
    Project Construction Substantial
    Property Description Square Feet Start Completion
    Memphis, TN

    100% recapture; demolish and construct new buildings for LA Fitness,
    Nordstrom Rack, Ulta Beauty, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, additional junior
    anchors, restaurants and small shop retail

    135,200 Substantially complete
    West Hartford, CT

    100% recapture; redevelop existing store and detached auto center for Buy
    Buy Baby, Cost Plus World Market, REI, Saks OFF Fifth, other junior
    anchors, Shake Shack and additional small shop retail

    147,600 Underway Q1 2018
    St. Petersburg, FL

    100% recapture; demolish and construct new buildings for Dick's Sporting
    Goods, Lucky's Market, PetSmart, Five Below, Chili's Grill & Bar, Pollo
    Tropical, LongHorn Steakhouse and additional small shop retail and
    restaurants

    142,400 Underway Q2 2018
    Wayne, NJ

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for Dave & Busters, additional
    junior anchors and restaurants

    Recapture and repurpose detached auto center for Cinemark (project
    expansion)

    NOTE: contributed to GGP II JV in July 2017

    156,700 Underway Q3 2018
    Carson, CA

    100% recapture (project expansion); redevelop existing store for
    Burlington Stores, Ross Dress for Less and additional retail

    163,800 Underway Q1 2019
    Watchung, NJ

    100% recapture; demolish full-line store and construct new buildings for
    HomeSense, Sierra Trading Post, Ulta Beauty and additional small shop
    retail and restaurants

    Demolish detached auto center and construct a freestanding Cinemark
    theater

    126,700 Underway Q2 2019
    Santa Monica, CA

    100% recapture; redevelop existing building into premier, mixed-use asset
    featuring unique, small-shop retail and creative office space

    96,500 Underway Q4 2019
    Aventura, FL

    100% recapture; demolish existing store and construct new, multi-level
    open air retail destination featuring a leading collection of experiential
    shopping, dining and entertainment concepts alongside a treelined
    esplanade and activated plazas

    216,600 Underway Q4 2019
    San Diego, CA

    100% recapture; redevelop existing store into two highly-visible, multi-
    level buildings with exterior facing retail representing a premier mix of
    experiential shopping, dining, and entertainment concepts

    206,000 Underway Q4 2019
    Austin, TX

    100% recapture (project expansion); redevelop existing store for AMC
    Theatres, additional junior anchors and restaurants

    177,400 Q2 2018 Q3 2019
    Greendale, WI

    Termination property; redevelop existing store and attached auto center for
    Dick's Sporting Goods, Round One Entertainment, additional junior
    anchors and restaurants

    223,800 Q2 2018 Q4 2019
    Anchorage, AK

    100% recapture; redevelop existing store for Guitar Center, Safeway and
    additional junior anchors to join current tenant, Nordstrom Rack

    142,500 Q2 2018 Q4 2019
    East Northport, NY

    Termination property; redevelop existing store and attached auto center for
    AMC Theatres, 24 Hour Fitness, additional junior anchors and small shop
    retail

    179,700 Q2 2018 Q4 2019
    Plantation, FL

    Partial recapture; redevelop existing store for GameTime, additional retail
    and restaurants

    130,500 Q3 2018 Q4 2019
     

    Joint Venture Properties

    During the fourth quarter, the Company sold to Simon Property Group (“Simon”) the Company’s 50% interest in five of the ten assets in the existing joint venture between the two companies for gross consideration of $68.0 million.

    Also in 2017, the Company completed two transactions with GGP Inc. (“GGP”) for gross consideration of $247.6 million whereby the Company (i) sold to GGP the Company’s 50% interest in eight of the twelve assets in the existing joint venture between the two companies for $190.1 million; and (ii) sold to GGP a 50% joint venture interest in five additional assets for $57.5 million.

    The Company continues to own 50% interests in nine assets in an unconsolidated joint venture with The Macerich Company.

    Leasing Update

    During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company signed new leases totaling 2.6 million square feet at an average annual base rent of $17.16 PSF, including 872,000 square feet at $17.00 in the fourth quarter. On a same-space basis, new rents averaged 4.0x prior rents for space currently or formerly occupied by Sears Holdings, increasing to $17.49 PSF for new tenants compared to $4.40 PSF paid by Sears Holdings across 2.5 million square feet.

    The table below provides a summary of the Company’s leasing activity since inception, including unconsolidated joint ventures presented at the Company’s proportional share:

    (in thousands except number of leases and PSF data)
     
          Total       Release of Sears Holdings Space
            Leased       Annual       Annual         Leased       Annual       Annual       Releasing
    Period Leases GLA Rent Rent PSF Leases GLA Rent Rent PSF Multiple
    2015 9   154 $ 4,650 $ 30.28 6   130 $ 3,820 $ 29.41   4.4 x
    2016 65 2,070 36,600 17.68 59 1,882 33,610 17.86 4.5 x
    2017   94   2,606   44,717   17.16   86   2,476   43,299   17.49   4.0 x
    Total   168   4,830 $ 85,967 $ 17.80   151   4,488 $ 80,729 $ 17.99   4.1 x
     

    During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company added $44.7 million of new third-party income and increased annual base rent attributable to third-party tenants to 52.2% of total annual base rent from 36.1% as of December 31, 2016, including all signed leases and net of rent attributable to the associated space to be recaptured.

    The table below provides a summary of all the Company’s signed leases as of December 31, 2017, including unconsolidated joint ventures presented at the Company’s proportional share:

    (in thousands except number of leases and PSF data)
        Number of       Leased       % of Total     Annual       % of Total     Annual
    Tenant Leases GLA Leased GLA Rent Annual Rent Rent PSF
    Sears Holdings (1)   170   22,471   75.4 % $ 102,645   47.8 % $ 4.57
    In-Place Third-Party Leases 225 3,819 12.8 % 48,624 22.6 % 12.73
    SNO Third-Party Leases   114   3,534   11.8 %   63,407   29.6 %   17.94
    Sub-Total Third-Party Leases   339   7,353   24.6 %   112,031   52.2 %   15.24
    Total   509   29,824   100.0 % $ 214,676   100.0 % $ 7.20

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    (1)       Leases reflects number of properties subject to the Master Lease and JV Master Leases.
     

    Balance Sheet and Liquidity

    As of December 31, 2017, the Company’s total market capitalization was approximately $3.6 billion. Total market capitalization is calculated as the sum of total debt and the market value of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, assuming conversion of operating partnership units.

    Total debt to total market capitalization was 37.5% and net debt to Adjusted EBITDA was 6.5x. The Company deducts both unrestricted and restricted cash from total debt when calculating net debt. Reconciliations of net loss attributable to common shareholders to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, are provided in the tables accompanying this press release.

    As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $241.6 million of unrestricted cash and restricted cash of $175.7 million, the substantial majority of which was held in reserve accounts for redevelopment, re-leasing and operating expenses at the Company’s properties. The Company also had $55.0 million of permitted, but uncommitted, borrowing capacity under its $200.0 million unsecured term loan facility due December 31, 2018.

    Series A Preferred Shares

    During the fourth quarter, the Company issued 2,800,000 7.00% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”) in a public offering at $25.00 per share. The Company received net proceeds from the offering of approximately $66.7 million after deducting payment of the underwriting discount and offering expenses.

    Unsecured Term Loan

    During the fourth quarter, The Company refinanced its existing $200 million unsecured term loan facility with a new $200 million unsecured term loan facility (the “Unsecured Term Loan”). The previous facility was a delayed draw facility with a maturity of December 31, 2017, against which the Company had drawn $85 million against the total capacity of $200 million.

    The lenders under the previous facility, which are entities controlled by ESL Investments, Inc., have maintained their funding of $85 million in the Unsecured Term Loan, and new, non-affiliated lender committed and funded an additional $60 million for a total of $145 million committed and funded at closing. Maximum total commitments under the Unsecured Term Loan are $200 million and the Company has the right to syndicate the remaining $55 million with existing or new lenders. Existing lenders are not obligated to make all or any portion of the incremental loans.

    Dividends

    On February 20, 2018, the Company’s Board of Trustees declared a first quarter common stock dividend of $0.25 per each Class A and Class C common share. The dividend will be paid on April 12, 2018 to shareholders of record on March 30, 2018. Holders of units in Seritage Growth Properties, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”) are entitled to an equal distribution per each Operating Partnership unit held as of March 30, 2018.

    On February 20, 2018, the Company’s Board of Trustees also declared a preferred stock dividend of $0.593056 per each Series A Preferred Share. The dividend covers the period from, and including, December 14, 2017 to, but excluding, April 15, 2018. The dividend will be paid on April 16, 2018 to holders of record on March 30, 2018.

    Supplemental Report

    A Supplemental Report will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website, www.seritage.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    The Company makes reference to NOI, Total NOI, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, FFO and Company FFO which are financial measures that include adjustments to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).

    None of Total NOI, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, FFO or Company FFO, are measures that (i) represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP; (ii) are indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs, including the ability to make distributions; (iii) are alternatives to cash flow as a measure of liquidity; or (iv) should be considered alternatives to net income (which is determined in accordance with GAAP) for purposes of evaluating the Company’s operating performance. Reconciliations of these measures to the respective GAAP measures we deem most comparable have been provided in the tables accompanying this press release.

    Net Operating Income ("NOI”), Total NOI and Annualized Total NOI

    NOI is defined as income from property operations less property operating expenses. The Company believes NOI provides useful information regarding Seritage, its financial condition, and results of operations because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level.

    The Company also uses Total NOI, which includes its proportional share of unconsolidated properties. This form of presentation offers insights into the financial performance and condition of the Company as a whole given the Company’s ownership of unconsolidated properties that are accounted for under GAAP using the equity method. The Company also considers Total NOI to be a helpful supplemental measure of its operating performance because it excludes from NOI variable items such as termination fee income, as well as non-cash items such as straight-line rent and amortization of lease intangibles.

    Annualized Total NOI is an estimate, as of the end of the reporting period, of the annual Total NOI to be generated by the Company’s portfolio including all signed leases and modifications to the Company’s master lease with Sears Holdings with respect to recaptured space. We calculate Annualized Total NOI by adding or subtracting current period adjustments for leases that commenced or expired during the period to Total NOI (as defined) for the period and annualizing, and then adding estimated annual Total NOI attributable to SNO leases and subtracting estimated annual Total NOI attributable to Sears Holdings’ space to be recaptured.

    Annualized Total NOI is a forward-looking non-GAAP measure for which the Company does not believe it can provide reconciling information to a corresponding forward-looking GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

    Earnings Before Interest Expense, Income Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization ("EBITDA") and Adjusted EBITDA

    EBITDA is defined as net income less depreciation, amortization, interest expense and provision for income and other taxes. EBITDA is a commonly used measure of performance in many industries, but may not be comparable to measures calculated by other companies. The Company believes EBITDA provides useful information to investors regarding its results of operations because it removes the impact of the Company’s capital structure (primarily interest expense) and its asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization). Management also believes the use of EBITDA facilitates comparisons between the Company and other equity REITs, retail property owners who are not REITs, and other capital-intensive companies.

    The Company makes certain adjustments to EBITDA, which it refers to as Adjusted EBITDA, to account for certain non-cash and non-comparable items, such as termination fee income, unrealized loss on interest rate cap, litigation charges, acquisition-related expenses, certain up-front-hiring and personnel costs and gains (or losses) from property sales, that it does not believe are representative of ongoing operating results.

    Funds From Operations ("FFO") and Company FFO

    FFO is calculated in accordance with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), which defines FFO as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from property sales, real estate related depreciation and amortization, and impairment charges on depreciable real estate assets. The Company considers FFO a helpful supplemental measure of the operating performance for equity REITs and a complement to GAAP measures because it is a recognized measure of performance by the real estate industry.

    The Company makes certain adjustments to FFO, which it refers to as Company FFO, to account for certain non-cash and non-comparable items, such as termination fee income, unrealized loss on interest rate cap, litigation charges, acquisition-related expenses, amortization of deferred financing costs and certain up-front-hiring and personnel costs, that it does not believe are representative of ongoing operating results. The Company previously referred to this metric as Normalized FFO; the definition and calculation remain the same.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This document contains forward-looking statements, which are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: competition in the real estate and retail industries; our substantial dependence on Sears Holdings; Sears Holdings’ termination and other rights under its master lease with us; risks relating to our recapture and redevelopment activities; contingencies to the commencement of rent under leases; the terms of our indebtedness; restrictions with which we are required to comply in order to maintain REIT status and other legal requirements to which we are subject; and our limited operating history. For additional discussion of these and other applicable risks, assumptions and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” and forward-looking statement disclosure contained in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While we believe that our forecasts and assumptions are reasonable, we caution that actual results may differ materially. We intend the forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time made and do not undertake to update or revise them as more information becomes available, except as required by law.

    About Seritage Growth Properties

    Seritage Growth Properties is a publicly-traded, self-administered and self-managed REIT with 230 wholly-owned properties and 23 joint venture properties totaling over 39 million square feet of space across 49 states and Puerto Rico. The Company was formed to unlock the underlying real estate value of a high-quality retail portfolio it acquired from Sears Holdings in July 2015. Pursuant to a master lease, the Company has the right to recapture certain space from Sears Holdings for retenanting or redevelopment purposes. The Company’s mission is to create and own revitalized shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations that provide enriched experiences for consumers and local communities, and create long-term value for our shareholders.

    SERITAGE GROWTH PROPERTIES

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

    (Unaudited)

     
          December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016
    ASSETS
    Investment in real estate
    Land $ 799,971 $ 840,021
    Buildings and improvements 829,168 839,663
    Accumulated depreciation   (139,483 )   (89,940 )
    1,489,656 1,589,744
    Construction in progress   224,904   55,208
    Net investment in real estate 1,714,560 1,644,952
    Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures 282,990 425,020
    Cash and cash equivalents 241,569 52,026
    Restricted cash 175,665 87,616
    Tenant and other receivables, net 30,787 23,172
    Lease intangible assets, net 310,098 464,399
    Prepaid expenses, deferred expenses and other assets, net   20,148   15,052
    Total assets $ 2,775,817 $ 2,712,237
     
    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
    Liabilities
    Mortgage loans payable, net $ 1,202,314 $ 1,166,871
    Unsecured term loan, net 143,210
    Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   109,433   121,055
    Total liabilities   1,454,957   1,287,926
     
    Commitments and contingencies
     
    Shareholders' Equity

    Class A common shares $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;

    32,415,734 and 25,843,251 shares issued and outstanding as of

    December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

    324 258

    Class B common shares $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;

    1,328,866 and 1,589,020 shares issued and outstanding as of

    December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

    13 16

    Class C common shares $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;

    3,151,131 and 5,754,685 shares issued and outstanding as of

    December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

    31 58

    Series A preferred shares $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;

    2,800,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017;

    liquidation preference of $70,000

    28
    Additional paid-in capital 1,116,060 925,563
    Accumulated deficit   (229,760 )   (121,338 )
    Total shareholders' equity 886,696 804,557
    Non-controlling interests   434,164   619,754
    Total equity   1,320,860   1,424,311
    Total liabilities and equity $ 2,775,817 $ 2,712,237
     
     

    SERITAGE GROWTH PROPERTIES

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    (In thousands, except per share amounts)

    (Unaudited)

     
          Three Months Ended December 31,     Year Ended December 31,
    2017     2016 2017     2016
    REVENUE
    Rental income $ 38,966 $ 49,684 $ 178,492 $ 186,421
    Tenant reimbursements   14,712   16,512   62,525   62,253
    Total revenue   53,678   66,196   241,017   248,674
    EXPENSES
    Property operating 5,715 4,334 19,700 21,510
    Real estate taxes 9,946 12,580 45,653 43,681
    Depreciation and amortization 91,878 55,754 262,171 177,119
    General and administrative 11,263 4,365 27,902 17,469
    Litigation charge 19,000
    Provision for doubtful accounts 39 158 269
    Acquisition-related expenses         73
    Total expenses   118,841   77,033   355,584   279,121
    Operating loss (65,163 ) (10,837 ) (114,567 ) (30,447 )

    Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated joint

    ventures

    (3,562 ) 151 (7,788 ) 4,646

    Gain on sale of interests in unconsolidated

    joint ventures

    16,573 60,302
    Gain on sale of real estate (1,571 ) 11,447
    Interest and other income 405 70 877 266
    Interest expense (17,040 ) (16,294 ) (70,112 ) (63,591 )
    Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate cap   (15 )   520   (701 )   (1,378 )
    Loss before income taxes (70,373 ) (26,390 ) (120,542 ) (90,504 )
    Provision for income taxes   (5 )   (93 )   (271 )   (505 )
    Net loss (70,378 ) (26,483 ) (120,813 ) (91,009 )

    Net loss attributable to non-controlling

    interests

      27,167   11,479   47,059   39,451
    Net loss attributable to Seritage $ (43,211 ) $ (15,004 ) $ (73,754 ) $ (51,558 )
    Preferred dividends   (245 )     (245 )  
    Net loss attributable to Seritage common shareholders $ (43,456 ) $ (15,004 ) $ (73,999 ) $ (51,558 )
     

    Net loss per share attributable to Class A and

    Class C common shareholders - Basic and diluted

    $ (1.27 ) $ (0.48 ) $ (2.19 ) $ (1.64 )

    Weighted average Class A and Class C common shares

    outstanding - Basic and diluted

      34,094   31,418   33,804   31,416
     
     

    Reconciliation of Net Loss to NOI and Total NOI (in thousands)

     
          Three Months Ended December 31,     Year Ended December 31,
    NOI and Total NOI 2017     2016 2017     2016
    Net loss $ (70,378 ) $ (26,483 ) $ (120,813 ) $ (91,009 )
    Termination fee income (1,954 ) (5,288 ) (19,314 ) (5,288 )
    Depreciation and amortization 91,878 55,754 262,171 177,119
    General and administrative expenses 11,263 4,365 27,902 17,469
    Litigation charge 19,000
    Acquisition-related expenses 73

    Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint

    ventures

    3,562 (151 ) 7,788 (4,646 )

    Gain on sale of interests in unconsolidated

    joint ventures

    (16,573 ) (60,302 )
    Gain on sale of real estate 1,571 (11,447 )
    Interest and other income (405 ) (70 ) (877 ) (266 )
    Interest expense 17,040 16,294 70,112 63,591
    Unrealized loss (gain) on interest rate cap 15 (520 ) 701 1,378
    Provision for income taxes   5   93   271   505
    NOI $ 36,024 $ 43,994 $ 156,192 $ 177,926
    NOI of unconsolidated joint ventures 5,219 6,554 23,547 26,611
    Straight-line rent adjustment (1) (1,522 ) (1,642 ) (3,918 ) (13,168 )
    Above/below market rental income/expense (1)   (161 )   (196 )   (1,063 )   (877 )
    Total NOI $ 39,560 $ 48,710 $ 174,758 $ 190,492

    ____________________

    (1)       Includes adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
     
     

    Computation of Annualized Total NOI (in thousands)

     
          As of December 31,
    Annualized Total NOI 2017     2016
    Total NOI (per above) $ 39,560 $ 48,710
    Period adjustments (1)   (698 )   (199 )
    Adjusted Total NOI 38,862 48,512
    Annualize   x 4   x 4
    Adjusted Total NOI annualized 155,448 194,046
    Plus: estimated annual Total NOI from SNO leases 62,376 39,217

    Less: estimated annual Total NOI from associated

    space to be recaptured from Sears

      (4,994 )   (6,586 )
    Annualized Total NOI $ 212,830 $ 226,677

    ____________________

    (1)       Includes adjustments to account for leases not in place for the full period.
     
     

    Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

     
          Three Months Ended December 31,     Year Ended December 31,
    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA 2017     2016 2017     2016
    Net loss $ (70,378 ) $ (26,483 ) $ (120,813 ) $ (91,009 )
    Depreciation and amortization 91,878 55,754 262,171 177,119

    Depreciation and amortization (unconsolidated

    joint ventures)

    5,371 5,465 23,954 21,118
    Interest expense 17,040 16,294 70,112 63,591
    Provision for income and other taxes   5   93   271   505
    EBITDA $ 43,916 $ 51,123 $ 235,695 $ 171,324
    Termination fee income (1,954 ) (5,288 ) (19,314 ) (5,288 )
    Unrealized loss (gain) on interest rate cap 15 (520 ) 701 1,378
    Litigation charge 19,000
    Acquisition-related expenses 73
    Up-front hiring and personnel costs 328

    Gain on sale of interests in unconsolidated

    joint ventures

    (16,573 ) (60,302 )
    Gain on sale of real estate   1,571     (11,447 )  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 26,975 $ 45,315 $ 145,333 $ 186,815
     
     

    Reconciliation of Net Loss to FFO and Company FFO (in thousands)

     
          Three Months Ended December 31,     Year Ended December 31,
    FFO and Company FFO 2017     2016 2017     2016
    Net loss $ (70,378 ) $ (26,483 ) $ (120,813 ) $ (91,009 )

    Real estate depreciation and amortization

    (consolidated properties)

    91,385 55,521 260,543 176,366

    Real estate depreciation and amortization

    (unconsolidated joint ventures)

    5,371 5,465 23,954 21,118

    Gain on sale of interests in unconsolidated

    joint ventures

    (16,573 ) (60,302 )
    Gain on sale of real estate 1,571 (11,447 )

    Dividends on preferred shares

      (245 )     (245 )  

    FFO attributable to common shareholders

    and unitholders

    $ 11,131 $ 34,503 $ 91,690 $ 106,475
    Termination fee income (1,954 ) (5,288 ) (19,314 ) (5,288 )
    Unrealized loss (gain) on interest rate cap 15 (520 ) 701 1,378
    Amortization of deferred financing costs 2,330 1,340 8,720 5,360
    Litigation charge 19,000
    Acquisition-related expenses 73
    Up-front hiring and personnel costs         328

    Company FFO attributable to common

    shareholders and unitholders

    $ 11,522 $ 30,035 $ 81,797 $ 127,326
                   
    FFO per diluted common share and unit $ 0.20 $ 0.62 $ 1.65 $ 1.92
    Company FFO per diluted common share and unit $ 0.21 $ 0.54 $ 1.47 $ 2.29
     
    Weighted Average Common Shares and Units Outstanding
    Weighted average common shares outstanding 34,094 31,418 33,804 31,416
    Weighted average OP units outstanding   21,820   24,176   21,820   24,176

    Weighted average common shares and

    units outstanding

      55,914   55,594   55,624   55,592




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    Seritage Growth Properties Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Operating Results Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) (the “Company”), a national owner of 253 retail properties totaling over 39 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”), today reported financial and operating results for …