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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014
or
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission file number: 001-35030
 
 
AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
 
Maryland
(State of Organization)
27-3338708
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
11455 El Camino Real, Suite 200,
San Diego, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
92130
(Zip Code)
 
(858) 350-2600
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes   o   No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes      o  No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large Accelerated Filer
x
 
Accelerated Filer
o
Non-Accelerated Filer
o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).      o  Yes    x  No
The number of Registrant’s common shares outstanding on May 2, 2014 was 41,935,138.

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AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED March 31, 2014
 
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.

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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



American Assets Trust, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Real estate, at cost
 
 
 
Operating real estate
$
1,924,855

 
$
1,919,015

Construction in progress
89,991

 
67,389

Held for development
9,028

 
9,013

 
2,023,874

 
1,995,417

Accumulated depreciation
(330,945
)
 
(318,581
)
Net real estate
1,692,929

 
1,676,836

Cash and cash equivalents
79,486

 
48,987

Restricted cash
10,568

 
9,124

Accounts receivable, net
6,277

 
7,295

Deferred rent receivables, net
33,372

 
32,531

Other assets, net
56,326

 
57,670

TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,878,958

 
$
1,832,443

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Secured notes payable
$
952,498

 
$
952,174

Term loan
100,000

 

Line of credit

 
93,000

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
40,248

 
37,063

Security deposits payable
5,222

 
5,163

Other liabilities and deferred credits
58,514

 
58,465

Total liabilities
1,156,482

 
1,145,865

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 


EQUITY:
 
 
 
American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 490,000,000 shares authorized, 41,935,138 and 40,512,563 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
419

 
405

Additional paid-in capital
735,175

 
692,196

Accumulated dividends in excess of net income
(48,619
)
 
(44,090
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(521
)
 

Total American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders’ equity
686,454

 
648,511

Noncontrolling interests
36,022

 
38,067

Total equity
722,476

 
686,578

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
1,878,958

 
$
1,832,443

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Data)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
REVENUE:
 
 
 
Rental income
$
60,482

 
$
59,222

Other property income
3,471

 
2,958

Total revenue
63,953

 
62,180

EXPENSES:
 
 
 
Rental expenses
16,620

 
16,286

Real estate taxes
6,026

 
4,800

General and administrative
4,612

 
4,201

Depreciation and amortization
16,341

 
17,013

Total operating expenses
43,599

 
42,300

OPERATING INCOME
20,354

 
19,880

Interest expense
(13,632
)
 
(14,736
)
Other income (expense), net
(64
)
 
(279
)
NET INCOME
6,658

 
4,865

Net income attributable to restricted shares
(70
)
 
(132
)
Net income attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership
(1,986
)
 
(1,495
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC. STOCKHOLDERS
$
4,602

 
$
3,238

 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 
 
 
Earnings per common share, basic
$
0.11

 
$
0.08

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic
40,582,792

 
39,033,013

 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share, diluted
$
0.11

 
$
0.08

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted
58,492,473

 
57,056,448

 
 
 
 
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE
$
0.22

 
$
0.21

 
 
 
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
 
Net income
$
6,658

 
$
4,865

Other comprehensive loss - unrealized loss on swap derivative during the period
(746
)
 

Comprehensive income
5,912

 
4,865

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
(1,761
)
 
(1,495
)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc.
$
4,151

 
$
3,370


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Equity
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
 
American Assets Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
 
Noncontrolling Interests - Unitholders in the Operating Partnership
 
Total
 
Common Shares
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Dividends in
Excess of Net
Income
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
40,512,563

 
$
405

 
$
692,196

 
$
(44,090
)
 
$

 
$
38,067

 
$
686,578

Net income

 

 

 
4,672

 

 
1,986

 
6,658

Common shares issued
1,435,215

 
14

 
46,912

 

 

 

 
46,926

Issuance of restricted stock
112,119

 
1

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

Conversion of operating partnership units
11,852

 

 
(133
)
 

 

 
133

 

Dividends declared and paid

 

 

 
(9,201
)
 

 
(3,939
)
 
(13,140
)
Stock-based compensation

 

 
519

 

 

 

 
519

Shares withheld for employee taxes
(136,611
)
 
(1
)
 
(4,318
)
 

 

 

 
(4,319
)
Other comprehensive loss - change in value of interest rate swap

 

 

 

 
(521
)
 
(225
)
 
(746
)
Balance at March 31, 2014
41,935,138

 
$
419

 
$
735,175

 
$
(48,619
)
 
$
(521
)
 
$
36,022

 
$
722,476

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net income
$
6,658

 
$
4,865

Adjustments to reconcile income from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Deferred rent revenue and amortization of lease intangibles
(1,545
)
 
(1,163
)
Depreciation and amortization
16,341

 
17,013

Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt fair value adjustments
1,015

 
983

Stock-based compensation expense
519

 
676

Other, net
(362
)
 
(1,202
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
 
 
 
Change in restricted cash
(1,141
)
 
(500
)
Change in accounts receivable
1,022

 
(1,198
)
Change in other assets
(392
)
 
(216
)
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses
4,705

 
5,956

Change in security deposits payable
58

 
211

Change in other liabilities and deferred credits
1,115

 
247

Net cash provided by operating activities
27,993

 
25,672

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(30,300
)
 
(9,902
)
Change in restricted cash
(303
)
 
518

Leasing commissions
(996
)
 
(338
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(31,599
)
 
(9,722
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Change in restricted cash

 
(1,400
)
Repayment of secured notes payable
(405
)
 
(943
)
Proceeds from term loan
100,000

 

Repayment of line of credit
(93,000
)
 

Debt issuance costs
(1,957
)
 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
46,926

 

Dividends paid to common stock and unitholders
(13,140
)
 
(12,114
)
Shares withheld for employee taxes
(4,319
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
34,105

 
(14,457
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
30,499

 
1,493

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
48,987

 
42,479

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
79,486

 
$
43,972

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)



NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business and Organization
American Assets Trust, Inc. (which may be referred to in these financial statements as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Maryland corporation formed on July 16, 2010 that did not have any operating activity until the consummation of our initial public offering on January 19, 2011. The Company is the sole general partner of American Assets Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership formed on July 16, 2010 (the “Operating Partnership”). The Company’s operations are carried on through our Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries, including our taxable real estate investment trust ("REIT") subsidiary ("TRS"). Since the formation of our Operating Partnership, the Company has controlled our Operating Partnership as its general partner and has consolidated its assets, liabilities and results of operations.
We are a full service vertically integrated and self-administered REIT with approximately 120 employees providing substantial in-house expertise in asset management, property management, property development, leasing, tenant improvement construction, acquisitions, repositioning, redevelopment and financing.
As of March 31, 2014, we owned or had a controlling interest in 23 office, retail, multifamily and mixed-use operating properties, the operations of which we consolidate. Additionally, as of March 31, 2014, we owned land at five of our properties that we classify as held for development and/or construction in progress. A summary of the properties owned by us is as follows:
Retail
Carmel Country Plaza
Del Monte Center
 
Carmel Mountain Plaza
Geary Marketplace
 
South Bay Marketplace
The Shops at Kalakaua
 
Rancho Carmel Plaza
Waikele Center
 
Lomas Santa Fe Plaza
Alamo Quarry Market
 
Solana Beach Towne Centre
 
 
Office
Torrey Reserve Campus
Lloyd District Portfolio
 
Solana Beach Corporate Centre
City Center Bellevue
 
The Landmark at One Market
 
 
One Beach Street
 
 
First & Main
 
 
Multifamily
Loma Palisades
 
 
Imperial Beach Gardens
 
 
Mariner's Point
 
 
Santa Fe Park RV Resort
 
 
Mixed-Use
 
 
Waikiki Beach Walk Retail and Embassy Suites™ Hotel
 
Held for Development and Construction in Progress
Solana Beach Corporate Centre – Land
 
 
Solana Beach – Highway 101 – Land
 
 
Sorrento Pointe – Land
 
 
Torrey Reserve – Land
 
 
Lloyd District Portfolio – Land
 
 

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


Basis of Presentation
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, our Operating Partnership and our subsidiaries. The equity interests of other investors in our Operating Partnership are reflected as noncontrolling interests.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the rules applicable to Form 10-Q and include all information and footnotes required for interim financial statement presentation, but do not include all disclosures required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise noted) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes therein included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using our best judgment, after considering past, current and expected events and economic conditions. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Any reference to the number of properties and square footage are unaudited and outside the scope of our independent registered public accounting firm’s review of our financial statements in accordance with the standards of the United States Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Supplemental Disclosures
The following table provides supplemental disclosures related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands): 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Supplemental cash flow information
 
 
 
Total interest costs incurred
$
14,467

 
$
15,093

Interest capitalized
$
835

 
$
357

Interest expense
$
13,632

 
$
14,736

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
12,724

 
$
13,128

Cash paid for income taxes
$

 
$

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
 

 
 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities for construction in progress
$
(890
)
 
$
556

Accrued leasing commissions
$
(630
)
 
$
689


 Significant Accounting Policies
We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There have been no changes to our significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Concurrent with the closing of our amended and restated credit facility on January 9, 2014 (Note 6), we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100.0 million. The interest rate swap is intended to fix the variable portion of our $100.0 million term loan at approximately 3.08% from January 9, 2014 through January 19, 2019. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for our making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.


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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


We assess effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The effective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/loss and is subsequently reclassified into interest expense as interest is incurred on the related variable rate debt. Our cash flow hedges become ineffective if critical terms of the hedging instrument and the debt instrument do not perfectly match such as notional amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and LIBOR rate. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the counterparty by monitoring the credit-worthiness of the counterparty. When ineffectiveness exists, the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recognized in earnings in the period affected. Hedge ineffectiveness has not impacted earnings as of March 31, 2014, and we do not anticipate it will have a significant effect in the future.
Segment Information
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our management reviews information for operational decision-making purposes. We operate in four business segments: the acquisition, redevelopment, ownership and management of retail real estate, office real estate, multifamily real estate and mixed-use real estate. The products for our retail segment primarily include rental of retail space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental. The products for our office segment primarily include rental of office space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental. The products for our multifamily segment include rental of apartments and other tenant services. The products of our mixed-use segment include rental of retail space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental and operation of a 369-room all-suite hotel.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued ASU 2013-2, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-2 requires entities to disclose certain information relating to amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. This pronouncement became effective for us in the first quarter of 2013 and did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU-2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. ASU 2014-08 revises the definition of a discontinued operation to a disposal, sale or held-for-sale component or group of components that represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. This pronouncement is effective in 2015, however, calendar year-end companies may early adopt during the first quarter of 2014. We have chosen to early adopt this pronouncement and it became effective for us in the first quarter of 2014. This pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2. ACQUIRED IN-PLACE LEASES AND ABOVE/BELOW MARKET LEASES
The following summarizes our acquired lease intangibles and leasing costs, which are included in other assets and other liabilities and deferred credits, as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands): 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
In-place leases
$
62,734

 
$
62,813

Accumulated amortization
(39,882
)
 
(38,279
)
Above market leases
28,262

 
28,279

Accumulated amortization
(21,570
)
 
(20,880
)
Acquired lease intangible assets, net
$
29,544

 
$
31,933

Below market leases
$
76,502

 
$
76,502

Accumulated accretion
(29,887
)
 
(28,592
)
Acquired lease intangible liabilities, net
$
46,615

 
$
47,910


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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value is as follows:

1.
Level 1 Inputs—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
2.
Level 2 Inputs—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
3.
Level 3 Inputs—unobservable inputs
Except as disclosed below, the carrying amounts of our financial instruments approximate their fair value. The financial liability whose fair value we measure on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs is our deferred compensation liability included in other liabilities and deferred credits on the consolidated balance sheet. We measure the fair value of this liability based on prices provided by independent market participants that are based on observable inputs using market-based valuation techniques.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and interest rate related observable inputs. The fair value of our swap at March 31, 2014 was a liability of $0.7 million and is included in "other liabilities and deferred credits" on our consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the change in valuation on our interest rate swaps was a decrease of $0.7 million. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are being recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and will be subsequently reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.

The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contract for the effect of non-performance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of March 31, 2014 the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative position and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined that its derivative valuation in its entirety is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

A summary of our financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy is as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Deferred compensation liability
$

$
821

$

$
821

 
$

$
769

$

$
769

Interest rate swap
$

$
746

$

$
746

 
$

$

$

$

 The fair value of our secured notes payable is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Discounted cash flow analysis using observable market interest rates (Level 2) is generally used to estimate the fair value of our secured notes payable, using rates ranging from 3.5% to 5.2%.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


Considerable judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. The estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments. A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of our secured financial instruments, all of which are based on Level 2 inputs, is as follows (in thousands):  
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
Secured notes payable
$
952,498

 
$
993,568

 
$
952,174

 
$
990,296

Term loan
$
100,000

 
$
100,000

 
$

 
$

Line of credit
$

 
$

 
$
93,000

 
$
93,000

NOTE 4. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of the following (in thousands): 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Leasing commissions, net of accumulated amortization of $20,523 and $19,606 respectively
$
17,152

 
$
18,071

Acquired above market leases, net
6,692

 
7,399

Acquired in-place leases, net
22,852

 
24,534

Lease incentives, net of accumulated amortization of $2,683 and $2,590, respectively
1,017

 
1,110

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,600 and $1,554, respectively
598

 
655

Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,272 and $2,985, respectively
4,302

 
2,632

Prepaid expenses and other
3,713

 
3,269

Total other assets
$
56,326

 
$
57,670

NOTE 5. OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED CREDITS
Other liabilities and deferred credits consist of the following (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Acquired below market leases, net
$
46,615

 
$
47,910

Prepaid rent and deferred revenue
8,209

 
7,506

Deferred rent expense and lease intangible
773

 
829

Deferred compensation
821

 
769

Deferred tax liability
233

 
233

Straight-line rent liability
1,020

 
1,145

Interest rate swap liability
746

 

Other liabilities
97

 
73

Total other liabilities and deferred credits
$
58,514

 
$
58,465

Straight-line rent liability relates to leases which have rental payments that decrease over time or one-time upfront payments for which the rental revenue is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


NOTE 6. DEBT
The following is a summary of our total secured notes payable outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
 
Principal Balance as of
 
Stated Interest
Rate as of
March 31, 2014
 
Stated Maturity Date
Description of Debt
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Waikele Center (1)
140,700

 
140,700

 
5.15
%
 
November 1, 2014
The Shops at Kalakaua (1)
19,000

 
19,000

 
5.45
%
 
May 1, 2015
The Landmark at One Market (1)(2)
133,000

 
133,000

 
5.61
%
 
July 5, 2015
Del Monte Center (1)
82,300

 
82,300

 
4.93
%
 
July 8, 2015
First & Main (1)
84,500

 
84,500

 
3.97
%
 
July 1, 2016
Imperial Beach Gardens (1)
20,000

 
20,000

 
6.16
%
 
September 1, 2016
Mariner’s Point (1)
7,700

 
7,700

 
6.09
%
 
September 1, 2016
South Bay Marketplace (1)
23,000

 
23,000

 
5.48
%
 
February 10, 2017
Waikiki Beach Walk—Retail (1)
130,310

 
130,310

 
5.39
%
 
July 1, 2017
Solana Beach Corporate Centre III-IV (3)
36,691

 
36,804

 
6.39
%
 
August 1, 2017
Loma Palisades (1)
73,744

 
73,744

 
6.09
%
 
July 1, 2018
One Beach Street (1)
21,900

 
21,900

 
3.94
%
 
April 1, 2019
Torrey Reserve—North Court (3)
21,304

 
21,377

 
7.22
%
 
June 1, 2019
Torrey Reserve—VCI, VCII, VCIII (3)
7,175

 
7,200

 
6.36
%
 
June 1, 2020
Solana Beach Corporate Centre I-II (3)
11,430

 
11,475

 
5.91
%
 
June 1, 2020
Solana Beach Towne Centre (3)
38,101

 
38,249

 
5.91
%
 
June 1, 2020
City Center Bellevue (1)
111,000

 
111,000

 
3.98
%
 
November 1, 2022
 
961,855

 
962,259

 
 
 
 
Unamortized fair value adjustment
(9,357
)
 
(10,085
)
 
 
 
 
Total Secured Notes Payable Outstanding
$
952,498

 
$
952,174

 
 
 
 
(1)
Interest only.
(2)
Maturity Date is the earlier of the loan maturity date under the loan agreement, or the “Anticipated Repayment Date” as specifically defined in the loan agreement, which is the date after which substantial economic penalties apply if the loan has not been paid off.
(3)
Principal payments based on a 30-year amortization schedule.
Certain loans require us to comply with various financial covenants. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.
Credit Facility
On January 9, 2014, we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the "Amended and Restated Credit Facility") which amended and restated the then in-place credit facility. The Amended and Restated Credit Facility provides for aggregate, unsecured borrowing of $350 million, consisting of a revolving line of credit of $250 million (the "Revolver Loan") and a term loan of $100 million (the "Term Loan"). The Amended and Restated Credit Facility has an accordion feature that may allow us to increase the availability thereunder up to an additional $250 million, subject to meeting specified requirements and obtaining additional commitments from lenders.
Borrowings under the Amended and Restated Credit Facility initially bear interest at floating rates equal to, at our option, either (1) LIBOR, plus a spread which ranges from (a) 1.35%-1.95% (with respect to the Revolver Loan) and (b) 1.30% to 1.90% (with respect to the Term Loan), in each case based on our consolidated leverage ratio, or (2) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 50 bps or (c) the Eurodollar rate plus 100 bps, plus a spread which ranges from (i) 0.35%-0.95% (with respect to the Revolver Loan) and (ii) 0.30% to 0.90% (with respect to the Term Loan), in each case based on our consolidated leverage ratio. If we obtain an investment-grade debt rating, under the terms set forth in the Amended and Restated Credit Facility, the spreads will further improve.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


The Revolver Loan initially matures on January 9, 2018, subject to our option to extend the Revolver Loan up to two times, with each such extension for a six-month period. The Term Loan initially matures on January 9, 2016, subject to our option to extend the Term Loan up to three times, with each such extension for a 12-month period. The foregoing extension options are exercisable by us subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
Concurrent with the closing of the Amended and Restated Credit Facility, we drew down on the entirety of the $100 million Term Loan and entered into an interest rate swap agreement that is intended to fix the interest rate associated with the Term Loan at approximately 3.08% through its maturity date and extension options, subject to adjustments based on our consolidated leverage ratio.
Additionally, the Amended and Restated Credit Facility includes a number of customary financial covenants, including:
A maximum leverage ratio (defined as total indebtedness net of certain cash and cash equivalents to total asset value) of 60%, and during any material acquisition period the maximum leverage ratio allowable is 65%,
A maximum secured leverage ratio (defined as total secured debt to secured total asset value) of 45% at any time prior to December 31, 2015, and 40% thereafter, during a material acquisition period the maximum secured leverage ratio is increased to 50% at any time prior to December 31, 2015 and 45% thereafter,
A minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to consolidated fixed charges) of 1.50x,
A minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio of 1.75x,
A maximum unsecured leverage ratio of 60%, and during any material acquisition period the maximum unsecured leverage ratio allowable is 65%,
A minimum tangible net worth of $721.16 million, and 75% of the net proceeds of any additional equity issuances (other than additional equity issuances in connection with any dividend reinvestment program), and
Recourse indebtedness at any time cannot exceed 15% of total asset value.
The Amended and Restated Credit Facility provides that our annual distributions may not exceed the greater of (1) 95% of our funds from operations or (2) the amount required for us to (a) qualify and maintain our real estate investment trust ("REIT") status and (b) avoid the payment of federal or state income or excise tax. If certain events of default exist or would result from a distribution, we may be precluded from making distributions other than those necessary to qualify and maintain our status as a REIT.
As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the Amended and Restated Credit Facility financial covenants.
NOTE 7. EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity
On May 6, 2013, we entered into an at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program with four sales agents in which we may, from time to time, offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $150.0 million. The sales of shares of our common stock made through the ATM equity program are made in "at-the-market" offerings as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we issued 1,435,215 shares of common stock through the ATM equity program at a weighted average price per share of $33.06 for gross proceeds of $47.4 million and paid $0.4 million in sales agent compensation and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these shares of common stock. We intend to use the net proceeds from the ATM equity program to fund our development or redevelopment activities, repay amounts outstanding from time to time under our revolving credit facility or other debt financing obligations, fund potential acquisition opportunities and/or for general corporate purposes. As of March 31, 2014, we had the capacity to issue up to an additional $76.6 million in shares of our common stock under our ATM equity program. Actual future sales will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock and our capital needs. We have no obligation to sell the remaining shares available for sale under the ATM equity program.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests in our Operating Partnership are interests in the Operating Partnership that are not owned by us. Noncontrolling interests consisted of 17,905,257 common units (the “noncontrolling common units”), and represented approximately 30.1% of the ownership interests in our Operating Partnership at March 31, 2014. Common units and shares of our common stock have essentially the same economic characteristics in that common units and shares of our common stock share equally in the total net income or loss distributions of our Operating Partnership. Investors who own common units have the right to cause our Operating Partnership to redeem any or all of their common units for cash equal to the then-current market value of one share of our common stock, or, at our election, shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, approximately 11,852 common units were converted into shares of our common stock.
Dividends
The following table lists the dividends declared and paid on our shares of common stock and noncontrolling common units during the three months ended March 31, 2014: 
Period
 
Amount  per
Share/Unit
 
Period Covered
 
Dividend Paid Date
First Quarter 2014
 
$
0.22

 
January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014
 
March 28, 2014
Taxability of Dividends
Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to stockholders and holders of common units, may differ from income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences for federal income tax purposes in the treatment of revenue recognition and compensation expense and in the basis of depreciable assets and estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation.
Stock-Based Compensation

We follow the FASB guidance related to stock compensation which establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans, including all arrangements by which employees receive shares of stock or other equity instruments of the employer, or the employer incurs liabilities to employees in amounts based on the price of the employer's stock.  The guidance also defines a fair value-based method of accounting for an employee stock option or similar equity instrument.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we awarded 112,119 shares of restricted common stock pursuant to our 2011 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the “2011 Plan”), which are subject to performance-based vesting. Up to one-third of the shares of restricted stock may vest on November 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016 based upon pre-defined market specific performance criteria.
For the performance-based stock awards, the fair value of the awards was estimated using a Monte Carlo Simulation model. Our stock price, along with the stock prices of a group of peer REITs, is assumed to follow the Multivariate Geometric Brownian Motion Process. Multivariate Geometric Brownian Motion is a common assumption when modeling in financial markets, as it allows the modeled quantity (in this case, the stock price) to vary randomly from its current value and take any value greater than zero. The volatilities of the returns on the stock price of the Company and the group of REITs were estimated based on a three year look-back period. The expected growth rate of the stock prices over the “derived service period” of the employee is determined with consideration of the risk free rate as of the grant date.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


The following table summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards during the three months ended March 31, 2014:
 
Units
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2014
629,058

 
$
15.58

Granted
112,119

 
29.96

Vested
(310,194
)
 
15.42

Forfeited

 

Nonvested at March 31, 2014
430,983

 
$
19.44

We recognize noncash compensation expense ratably over the vesting period, and accordingly, we recognized $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in noncash compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, which is included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Unrecognized compensation expense was $4.4 million at March 31, 2014.
Earnings Per Share
We have calculated earnings per share (“EPS”) under the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation methodology whereby EPS for each class of common stock and participating security is calculated according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we had a weighted average of approximately 406,856 and 631,199, unvested shares outstanding, respectively, which are considered participating securities. Therefore, we have allocated our earnings for basic and diluted EPS between common shares and unvested shares as these unvested shares have nonforfeitable dividend equivalent rights.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net income applicable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common and dilutive instruments outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, diluted shares exclude incentive restricted stock as these awards are considered contingently issuable. Additionally, the unvested restricted stock awards subject to time vesting are anti-dilutive for all periods presented, and accordingly, have been excluded from the weighted average common shares used to compute diluted EPS.


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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


The computation of basic and diluted EPS is presented below (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts): 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
NUMERATOR
 
 
 
Income from operations
$
6,658

 
$
4,865

Less: Net income attributable to restricted shares
(70
)
 
(132
)
Less: Income from operations attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership
(1,986
)
 
(1,495
)
Net income attributable to common stockholders—basic
$
4,602

 
$
3,238

Income from operations attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc. common stockholders—basic
$
4,602

 
$
3,238

Plus: Income from operations attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership
1,986

 
1,495

Net income attributable to common stockholders—diluted
$
6,588

 
$
4,733

DENOMINATOR
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic
40,582,792

 
39,033,013

Effect of dilutive securities—conversion of Operating Partnership units
17,909,681

 
18,023,435

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted
58,492,473

 
57,056,448

 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share, basic
$
0.11

 
$
0.08

Earnings per common share, diluted
$
0.11

 
$
0.08

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES
We elected to be taxed as a REIT and operate in a manner that allows us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our initial taxable year. As a REIT, we are generally not subject to corporate level income tax on the earnings distributed currently to our stockholders that we derive from our REIT qualifying activities. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through our TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes.
We lease our hotel property to a wholly owned TRS that is subject to federal and state income taxes. We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between GAAP carrying amounts and their respective tax bases. Additionally, we classify certain state taxes as income taxes for financial reporting purposes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.
A deferred tax liability of $0.2 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is included in our consolidated balance sheets in relation to real estate asset basis differences of property subject to the Texas margin tax and certain prepaid expenses of our TRS.
NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal
We are sometimes involved in various disputes, lawsuits, warranty claims, environmental and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


We are currently a party to various legal proceedings. We accrue a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, we accrue the best estimate within the range; however, if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum within the range is accrued. Legal fees related to litigation are expensed as incurred. We do not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or overall trends in results of operations; however, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. Also, under our leases, tenants are typically obligated to indemnify us from and against all liabilities, costs and expenses imposed upon or asserted against us as owner of the properties due to certain matters relating to the operation of the properties by the tenant.
Commitments
At The Landmark at One Market, we lease, as lessee, a building adjacent to The Landmark under an operating lease effective through June 30, 2016, which we have the option to extend until 2026 by way of two five-year extension options.
At Waikiki Beach Walk, we sublease a portion of the building of which Quiksilver is currently in possession, under an operating lease effective through December 31, 2021, which we have the option to extend at fair rental value in the event the sublessor extends its lease for the space with the master landlord. The lease payments under the lease will increase by approximately 3.4% annually through 2017 and, thereafter, will be equal to fair rental value, as defined in the lease, through lease expiration.
Current minimum annual payments under the leases are as follows, as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands): 
Year Ending December 31,
 
 
2014 (nine months ending December 31, 2014)
$
1,935

 
2015
2,636

 
2016
1,709

 
2017
736

(1) 
2018
740


Thereafter
2,221

 
Total
$
9,977

 
(1)
Lease payments on the Waikiki Beach Walk lease will be equal to fair rental value from March 2017 through the end of the lease term. In the table, we have shown the lease payments for this period based on the stated rate for the month of February 2017 of $61,690.
We have management agreements with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts or an affiliate thereof (“Outrigger”) pursuant to which Outrigger manages each of the retail and hotel portions of the Waikiki Beach Walk property. Under the management agreement with Outrigger relating to the retail portion of Waikiki Beach Walk (the “retail management agreement”), we pay Outrigger a monthly management fee of 3.0% of net revenues from the retail portion of Waikiki Beach Walk. Pursuant to the terms of the retail management agreement, if the agreement is terminated in certain instances, including our election not to repair damage or destruction at the property, a condemnation or our failure to make required working capital infusions, we would be obligated to pay Outrigger a termination fee equal to the sum of the management fees paid for the two calendar months immediately preceding the termination date. The retail management agreement may not be terminated by us or by Outrigger without cause. Under our management agreement with Outrigger relating to the hotel portion of Waikiki Beach Walk (the “hotel management agreement”), we pay Outrigger a monthly management fee of 6.0% of the hotel's gross operating profit, as well as 3.0% of the hotel's gross revenues; provided that the aggregate management fee payable to Outrigger for any year shall not exceed 3.5% of the hotel's gross revenues for such fiscal year. Pursuant to the terms of the hotel management agreement, if the agreement is terminated in certain instances, including upon a transfer by us of the hotel or upon a default by us under the hotel management agreement, we would be required to pay a cancellation fee calculated by multiplying (1) the management fees for the previous 12 months by (2) (a) eight, if the agreement is terminated in the first 11 years of its term, or (b) four, three, two or one, if the agreement is terminated in the twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth or fifteenth year, respectively, of its term. The hotel management agreement may not be terminated by us or by Outrigger without cause.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


A wholly owned subsidiary of our Operating Partnership, WBW Hotel Lessee LLC, entered into a franchise license agreement with Embassy Suites Franchise LLC, the franchisor of the brand “Embassy Suites™,” to obtain the non-exclusive right to operate the hotel under the Embassy SuitesTM brand for 20 years. The franchise license agreement provides that WBW Hotel Lessee LLC must comply with certain management, operational, record keeping, accounting, reporting and marketing standards and procedures. In connection with this agreement, we are also subject to the terms of a product improvement plan pursuant to which we expect to undertake certain actions to ensure that our hotel's infrastructure is maintained in compliance with the franchisor's brand standards. In addition, we must pay to Embassy Suites Franchise LLC a monthly franchise royalty fee equal to 4.0% of the hotel's gross room revenue through December 2021 and 5.0% of the hotel's gross room revenue thereafter, as well as a monthly program fee equal to 4.0% of the hotel's gross room revenue. If the franchise license is terminated due to our failure to make required improvements or to otherwise comply with its terms, we may be liable to the franchisor for a termination payment, which could be as high as $6.5 million based on operating performance through March 31, 2014.
We had a property management agreement with Langley Investment Properties, Inc. (“Langley”) pursuant to which Langley managed and operated Lloyd District Portfolio, and we paid Langley a monthly management fee of 3.5% of “gross receipts,” as defined in the property management agreement, as well as leasing commissions and construction oversight fees in certain situations. The property management agreement was terminated on February 1, 2013 by mutual consent of both parties. Langley continued to provide development consulting services to us until June 30, 2013 and leasing services to us until December 31, 2013 pursuant to a development, consulting, leasing and transition services and management termination agreement.
Our Del Monte Center property has ongoing environmental remediation related to ground water contamination. The environmental issue existed at purchase and remains in remediation. The final stages of the remediation will include routine, long term ground monitoring by the appropriate regulatory agency over the next two to ten years. The work performed is financed through an escrow account funded by the seller upon purchase of the Del Monte Center. We believe the funds in the escrow account are sufficient for the remaining work to be performed. However, if further work is required costing more than the remaining escrow funds, we could be required to pay such overage, although we may have a contractual claim for such costs against the prior owner or our environmental remediation consultant.
In connection with our initial public offering, we entered into tax protection agreements with certain limited partners of our Operating Partnership. These agreements provide that if we dispose of any interest with respect to Carmel Country Plaza, Carmel Mountain Plaza, Del Monte Center, Loma Palisades, Lomas Santa Fe Plaza, Waikele Center or the ICW Plaza portion of Torrey Reserve Campus, in a taxable transaction during the period from the closing of our initial public offering through January 19, 2018, we will indemnify such limited partners for their tax liabilities attributable to their share of the built-in gain that existed with respect to such property interest as of the time of our initial public offering and tax liabilities incurred as a result of the reimbursement payment. Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the indemnification rights will terminate for any such protected partner that sells, exchanges or otherwise disposes of more than 50% of his or her common units. We have no present intention to sell or otherwise dispose of the properties or interest therein in taxable transactions during the restriction period. If we were to trigger the tax protection provisions under these agreements, we would be required to pay damages in the amount of the taxes owed by these limited partners (plus additional damages in the amount of the taxes incurred as a result of such payment).

As of March 31, 2014, the Company has accrued approximately $6.6 million for transfer taxes that the Company expected to incur on its California properties in connection with its initial public offering.   The Company believes that it has filed all necessary forms with the requisite taxing authorities, but can offer no assurances that the taxing authorities will agree with the Company's estimate above.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


Concentrations of Credit Risk
Our properties are located in Southern California, Northern California, Hawaii, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The ability of the tenants to honor the terms of their respective leases is dependent upon the economic, regulatory and social factors affecting the markets in which the tenants operate. Twelve of our consolidated properties are located in Southern California, which exposes us to greater economic risks than if we owned a more geographically diverse portfolio. Tenants in the retail industry accounted for 36.0% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This makes us susceptible to demand for retail rental space and subject to the risks associated with an investment in real estate with a concentration of tenants in the retail industry. Furthermore, tenants in the office industry accounted for 35.7% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This makes us susceptible to demand for office rental space and subject to the risks associated with an investment in real estate with a concentration of tenants in the office industry. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, no tenant accounted for more than 10% of our total rental revenue.
NOTE 10. OPERATING LEASES
Our leases with office, retail, mixed-use and residential tenants are classified as operating leases. Leases at our office and retail properties and the retail portion of our mixed-use property generally range from three to ten years (certain leases with anchor tenants may be longer), and in addition to minimum rents, usually provide for cost recoveries for the tenant’s share of certain operating costs and also may include percentage rents based on the tenant’s level of sales achieved. Leases on apartments generally range from 7 to 15 months, with a majority having 12-month lease terms. Rooms at the hotel portion of our mixed-use property are rented on a nightly basis.
As of March 31, 2014, minimum future rentals from noncancelable operating leases, before any reserve for uncollectible amounts and assuming no early lease terminations, at our office and retail properties and the retail portion of our mixed-use property are as follows (in thousands):
 
Year Ending December 31,
 
2014 (nine months ending December 31, 2014)
$
116,016

2015
148,996

2016
129,347

2017
112,064

2018
79,838

Thereafter
155,343

Total
$
741,604

 
The above future minimum rentals exclude residential leases, which typically have a term of 12 months or less, and exclude the hotel, as rooms are rented on a nightly basis.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


NOTE 11. COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE
The principal components of rental income are as follows (in thousands): 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Minimum rents
 
 
 
Retail
$
17,292

 
$
17,351

Office
20,236

 
20,500

Multifamily
3,834

 
3,583

Mixed-use
2,470

 
2,420

Cost reimbursement
6,804

 
5,671

Percentage rent
425

 
418

Hotel revenue
9,002

 
8,848

Other
419

 
431

Total rental income
$
60,482

 
$
59,222

Minimum rents include $1.0 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, to recognize minimum rents on a straight-line basis. In addition, net amortization of above and below market leases included in minimum rents were $0.6 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
The principal components of rental expenses are as follows (in thousands): 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Rental operating
$
6,526

 
$
6,314

Hotel operating
5,553

 
5,482

Repairs and maintenance
2,122

 
2,114

Marketing
390

 
352

Rent
611

 
613

Hawaii excise tax
965

 
939

Management fees
453

 
472

Total rental expenses
$
16,620

 
$
16,286

NOTE 12. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
The principal components of other income (expense), net, are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Interest and investment income
$
48

 
$
8

Income tax expense
(112
)
 
(297
)
Other non-operating income

 
10

Total other income (expense), net
$
(64
)
 
$
(279
)
NOTE 13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At ICW Plaza, we lease space to Insurance Company of the West, which is under the indirect control of Ernest Rady, our Executive Chairman of the Board. Rental revenue recognized on the leases of $0.5 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, is included in rental income.

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American Assets Trust, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


The Waikiki Beach Walk entities have a 47.7% investment in WBW CHP LLC, an entity that was formed to, among other things, construct a chilled water plant to provide air conditioning to the property and other adjacent facilities. The operating expenses of WBW CHP LLC are recovered through reimbursements from its members, and reimbursements to WBW CHP LLC of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, were made for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 and are included in rental expenses on the statement of income.
NOTE 14. SEGMENT REPORTING
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our management reviews information for operational decision-making purposes. We operate in four business segments: the acquisition, redevelopment, ownership and management of retail real estate, office real estate, multifamily real estate and mixed-use real estate. The products for our retail segment primarily include rental of retail space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental. The products for our office segment primarily include rental of office space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental. The products for our multifamily segment include rental of apartments and other tenant services. The products of our mixed-use segment include rental of retail space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental and operation of a 369-room all-suite hotel.
We evaluate the performance of our segments based on segment profit, which is defined as property revenue less property expenses. We do not use asset information as a measure to assess performance and make decisions to allocate resources. Therefore, depreciation and amortization expense is not allocated among segments. General and administrative expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense and other income and expense are not included in segment profit as our internal reporting addresses these items on a corporate level.
Segment profit is not a measure of operating income or cash flows from operating activities as measured by GAAP, and it is not indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Not all companies calculate segment profit in the same manner. We consider segment profit to be an appropriate supplemental measure to net income because it assists both investors and management in understanding the core operations of our properties.
 
The following table represents operating activity within our reportable segments (in thousands): 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Total Retail
 
 
 
Property revenue
$
22,999

 
$
22,154

Property expense
(6,058
)
 
(4,971
)
Segment profit
16,941

 
17,183

Total Office
 
 
 
Property revenue
22,831

 
22,422

Property expense
(6,893
)
 
(6,436
)
Segment profit
15,938

 
15,986

Total Multifamily
 
 
 
Property revenue
4,130

 
3,875

Property expense
(1,427
)
 
(1,442
)
Segment profit
2,703

 
2,433

Total Mixed-Use
 
 
 
Property revenue
13,993

 
13,729

Property expense
(8,268
)
 
(8,237
)
Segment profit
5,725

 
5,492

Total segments’ profit
$
41,307

 
$
41,094


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)
March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)


The following table is a reconciliation of segment profit to net income attributable to stockholders (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Total segments’ profit
$
41,307

 
$
41,094

General and administrative
(4,612
)
 
(4,201
)
Depreciation and amortization
(16,341
)
 
(17,013
)
Interest expense
(13,632
)
 
(14,736
)
Other income (expense), net
(64
)
 
(279
)
Net income
6,658

 
4,865

Net income attributable to restricted shares
(70
)
 
(132
)
Net income attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership
(1,986
)
 
(1,495
)
Net income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders
$
4,602

 
$
3,238

The following table shows net real estate and secured note payable balances for each of the segments (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Net Real Estate
 
 
 
Retail
$
647,816

 
$
651,707

Office
811,097

 
790,153

Multifamily
34,984

 
35,349

Mixed-Use
199,032

 
199,627

 
$
1,692,929

 
$
1,676,836

Secured Notes Payable (1)
 
 
 
Retail
$
303,101

 
$
303,249

Office
427,000

 
427,256

Multifamily
101,444

 
101,444

Mixed-Use
130,310

 
130,310

 
$
961,855

 
$
962,259

(1)
Excludes unamortized fair market value adjustments of $9.4 million and $10.1 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Capital expenditures for each segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Capital Expenditures (1)
 
 
 
Retail
$
1,506

 
$
1,947

Office
7,091

 
7,862

Multifamily
21,877

 
143

Mixed-Use
822

 
288

 
$
31,296

 
$
10,240

(1)
Capital expenditures represent cash paid for capital expenditures during the period and include leasing commissions paid.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. We make statements in this report that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act). In particular, statements pertaining to our capital resources, portfolio performance and results of operations contain forward-looking statements. Likewise, all of our statements regarding anticipated growth in our funds from operations and anticipated market conditions, demographics and results of operations are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.
Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods which may be incorrect or imprecise and we may not be able to realize them. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements:
adverse economic or real estate developments in our markets;
our failure to generate sufficient cash flows to service our outstanding indebtedness;
defaults on, early terminations of or non-renewal of leases by tenants, including significant tenants;
difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and completing acquisitions;
difficulties in completing dispositions;
our failure to successfully operate acquired properties and operations;
our inability to develop or redevelop our properties due to market conditions;
fluctuations in interest rates and increased operating costs;
risks related to joint venture arrangements;
our failure to obtain necessary outside financing;
on-going litigation;
general economic conditions;
financial market fluctuations;
risks that affect the general retail, office, multifamily and mixed-use environment;
the competitive environment in which we operate;
decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates;
conflicts of interests with our officers or directors;
lack or insufficient amounts of insurance;
environmental uncertainties and risks related to adverse weather conditions and natural disasters;
other factors affecting the real estate industry generally;
limitations imposed on our business and our ability to satisfy complex rules in order for us to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and
changes in governmental regulations or interpretations thereof, such as real estate and zoning laws and increases in real property tax rates and taxation of REITs.


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While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. For a further discussion of these and other factors, see the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained herein and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Overview
References to “we,” “our,” “us” and “our company” refer to American Assets Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, together with our consolidated subsidiaries, including American Assets Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership, of which we are the sole general partner and which we refer to in this report as our Operating Partnership.
We are a full service, vertically integrated and self-administered REIT that owns, operates, acquires and develops high quality retail, office, multifamily and mixed-use properties in attractive, high-barrier-to-entry markets in Southern California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Hawaii. As of March 31, 2014, our portfolio was comprised of eleven retail shopping centers; seven office properties; a mixed-use property consisting of a 369-room all-suite hotel and a retail shopping center; and four multifamily properties. Additionally, as of March 31, 2014, we owned land at five of our properties that we classified as held for development and/or construction in progress. Our core markets include San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, Oregon, Bellevue, Washington and Oahu, Hawaii. We are a Maryland corporation formed on July 16, 2010 to acquire the entities owning various controlling and noncontrolling interests in real estate assets owned and/or managed by Ernest S. Rady or his affiliates, including the Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 13, 1983, or the Rady Trust, and did not have any operating activity until the consummation of our initial public offering on January 19, 2011. Our Company, as the sole general partner of our Operating Partnership, has control of our Operating Partnership and owned 69.9% of our Operating Partnership as of March 31, 2014. Accordingly, we consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of our Operating Partnership.
Critical Accounting Policies
We identified certain critical accounting policies that affect certain of our more significant estimates and assumptions used in preparing our consolidated financial statements in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. We have not made any material changes to these policies during the periods covered by this report.

Concurrent with the closing of the amended and restated credit facility on January 9, 2014 (Note 6), we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100.0 million. The interest rate swap is intended to fix the variable portion of our $100.0 million term loan at approximately 3.08% from January 9, 2014 through January 19, 2019. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for our making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

We assess effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The effective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/loss and is subsequently reclassified into interest expense as interest is incurred on the related variable rate debt. Our cash flow hedges become ineffective if critical terms of the hedging instrument and the debt instrument do not perfectly match such as notional amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and LIBOR rate. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the counterparty by monitoring the credit-worthiness of the counterparty. When ineffectiveness exists, the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recognized in earnings in the period affected. Hedge ineffectiveness has not impacted earnings as of March 31, 2014, and we do not anticipate it will have a significant effect in the future.

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Same-store

We have provided certain information on a total portfolio, same-store and redevelopment same-store basis. Information provided on a same-store basis includes the results of properties that we owned and operated for the entirety of both periods being compared except for properties for which significant redevelopment or expansion occurred during either of the periods being compared, properties under development, properties classified as held for development and properties classified as discontinued operations. Information provided on a redevelopment same-store basis includes the results of properties undergoing significant redevelopment for the entirety or portion of both periods being compared. Same-store and redevelopment same-store is considered by management to be an important measure because it assists in eliminating disparities due to the development, acquisition or disposition of properties during the particular period presented, and thus provides a more consistent performance measure for the comparison of the Company's stabilized and redevelopment properties, as applicable. Additionally, redevelopment same-store is considered by management to be an important measure because it assists in evaluating the timing of the start and stabilization of our redevelopment opportunities and the impact that these redevelopments have in enhancing our operating performance.
While there is judgment surrounding changes in designations, we typically reclassify significant development, redevelopment or expansion properties into same-store properties once they are stabilized. Properties are deemed stabilized typically at the earlier of (i), reaching 90% occupancy or (ii) four quarters following a property's inclusion in operating real estate. We typically remove properties from same-store properties when the development, redevelopment or expansion has or is expected to have a significant impact to the property's annualized base rent, occupancy and operating income within the calendar year. Our evaluation of significant impact related to development, redevelopment or expansion activity is based on quantitative and qualitative measures including, but not limited to the following: the total budgeted cost of planned construction activity compared to the property’s annualized base rent, occupancy and property operating income within the calendar year; percentage of development, redevelopment or expansion square footage to total property square footage; and the ability to maintain historic occupancy and rental rates. In consideration of these measures, we generally remove properties from same-store properties when we see a decline in a property's annualized base rent, occupancy and operating income within the calendar year as a direct result of ongoing redevelopment, development or expansion activity. Acquired properties are classified to same-store properties once we have owned such properties for the entirety of comparable period(s) and the properties are not under significant development or expansion.

In our determination of same-store and redevelopment same-store properties, Lloyd District Portfolio and Torrey Reserve Campus have been identified as same-store redevelopment properties due to the significant construction activity noted above. Office same-store net operating income decreased approximately 4.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Office redevelopment same-store net operating income decreased approximately 0.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.

Below is a summary of our same-store composition for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, three acquired properties were classified into same-store properties and two properties with significant redevelopment activity were removed from same-store properties when compared to the designations for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Same-Store
21

 
20

Non-Same Store
2

 
3

Total Properties
23

 
23

 
 
 
 
Redevelopment Same-Store
23

 
N/A

 
 
 
 
Total Development Properties
5

 
5


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Outlook

We seek growth in earnings, funds from operations, and cash flows primarily through a combination of the following: growth in our same-store portfolio, growth in our portfolio from property development and redevelopments and expansion of our portfolio through property acquisitions. Our properties are located in some of the nation's most dynamic, high-barrier-to-entry markets primarily in Southern California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, which allow us to take advantage of redevelopment opportunities that enhance our operating performance through renovation, expansion, reconfiguration, and/or retenanting. We evaluate our properties on an ongoing basis to identify these types of opportunities.

We continue our ongoing redevelopment efforts at Lloyd District Portfolio and are currently under construction to include approximately 47,000 square feet of retail space and 657 multi-family units in addition to the existing 581,000 square feet of office space. Construction of the project is expected to be complete in 2015, with an anticipated stabilization date in 2017. Projected costs of the development are approximately $192 million, of which approximately $53 million has been incurred to date.

Additionally, we continue our ongoing redevelopment efforts at Torrey Reserve Campus and are currently under construction to increase rentable office space by approximately 81,500 square feet. Construction of the project is expected to be complete in the fall of 2014, with an expected stabilization date in 2015. Projected costs of the redevelopment are approximately $34 million, of which approximately $21 million has been incurred to date.

We intend to opportunistically pursue the development of future phases of Lloyd District Portfolio and Torrey Reserve Campus based on, among other things, market conditions and our evaluation of whether such opportunities would generate appropriate risk adjusted financial returns. Our redevelopment and development opportunities are subject to various factors, including market conditions and may not ultimately come to fruition.

We continue to review acquisition opportunities in our primary markets that would complement our portfolio and provide long-term growth opportunities. Some of our acquisitions do not initially contribute significantly to earnings growth; however, we believe they provide long-term re-leasing growth, redevelopment opportunities and other strategic opportunities. Any growth from acquisitions is contingent on our ability to find properties that meet our qualitative standards at prices that meet our financial hurdles. Changes in interest rates may affect our success in achieving earnings growth through acquisitions by affecting both the price that must be paid to acquire a property, as well as our ability to economically finance a property acquisition. Generally, our acquisitions are initially financed by available cash, mortgage loans and/or borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which may be repaid later with funds raised through the issuance of new equity or new long-term debt.
Leasing

Our same-store growth is primarily driven by increases in rental rates on new leases and lease renewals and changes in portfolio occupancy. Over the long-term, we believe that the infill nature and strong demographics of our properties provide us with a strategic advantage, allowing us to maintain relatively high occupancy and increase rental rates. We have continued to see signs of improvement for many of our tenants as well as increased interest from prospective tenants for our spaces. While there can be no assurance that these positive signs will continue, we remain cautiously optimistic regarding the improved trends we have seen over the past few years. We believe the locations of our properties and diverse tenant base mitigate the potentially negative impact of the current economic environment. However, any reduction in our tenants' abilities to pay base rent, percentage rent or other charges, will adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we signed 15 retail leases for a total of 62,667 square feet of retail space, of which all were comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental rate increase of 9.8% on a cash basis and an increase of 20.9% on a straight-line basis. New retail leases for comparable spaces were signed for 1,609 square feet at an average rental rate increase of 3.0% on a cash basis and 3.0% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable retail spaces were signed for 61,058 square feet at an average rental rate increase of 10.1% on a cash basis and 21.6% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives were $10.00 and $8.41 per square foot of retail space for comparable new leases and comparable renewals, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we signed 9 office leases for a total of 28,773 square feet of office space including 4,406 square feet of comparable space leases, at an average rental rate increase of 11.1% on a cash basis and average rental increase of 13.8% on a straight-line basis. New office leases for comparable spaces were signed for 2,469 square feet at an average rental rate increase of 8.9% on a cash basis and average rental rate increase of 10.3% on a straight-line basis.

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Renewals for comparable office spaces were signed for 1,937 square feet at an average rental rate increase of 13.8% on a cash basis and 18.3% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives were $12.40 per square foot of office space for comparable new leases for the three months ended March 31, 2014. There were no tenant improvements and incentives for renewals for comparable office spaces.

The rental increases associated with comparable spaces generally include all leases signed in arms-length transactions reflecting market leverage between landlords and tenants during the period. The comparison between average rent for expiring leases and new leases is determined by including minimum rent and percentage rent paid on the expiring lease and minimum rent and, in some instances, projections of first lease year percentage rent, to be paid on the new lease. In some instances, management exercises judgment as to how to most effectively reflect the comparability of spaces reported in this calculation. The change in rental income on comparable space leases is impacted by numerous factors including current market rates, location, individual tenant creditworthiness, use of space, market conditions when the expiring lease was signed, capital investment made in the space and the specific lease structure. Tenant improvements and incentives include the total dollars committed for the improvement of a space as it relates to a specific lease, but may also include base building costs (i.e. expansion, escalators or new entrances) which are required to make the space leasable. Incentives include amounts paid to tenants as an inducement to sign a lease that do not represent building improvements.

The leases signed in 2014 generally become effective over the following year, though some may not become effective until 2015 and beyond. Further, there is risk that some new tenants will not ultimately take possession of their space and that tenants for both new and renewal leases may not pay all of their contractual rent due to operating, financing or other matters. However, we believe that these increases do provide information about the tenant/landlord relationship and the potential fluctuations we may achieve in rental income over time.

Through the remainder of 2014, we believe our leasing volume will be in-line with our historical averages with overall positive increases in rental income. However, changes in rental income associated with individual signed leases on comparable spaces may be positive or negative, and we can provide no assurance that the rents on new leases will continue to increase at the above disclosed levels, if at all.
Capitalized Costs

Certain external and internal costs directly related to the development and redevelopment of real estate, including pre-construction costs, real estate taxes, insurance, interest, construction costs and salaries and related costs of personnel directly involved, are capitalized. We capitalize costs under development until construction is substantially complete and the property is held available for occupancy. The determination of when a development project is substantially complete and when capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. We consider a construction project as substantially complete and held available for occupancy upon the completion of landlord-owned tenant improvements or when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space for construction of its own improvements, but not later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalize only those costs associated with any remaining portion under construction.

We capitalized external and internal costs related to both development and redevelopment activities combined of $24.50 million and $7.47 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
    
We capitalized external and internal costs related to other property improvements combined of $4.91 million and $1.88 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

We capitalized internal costs for salaries and related benefits for development and redevelopment activities and other property improvements of $0.03 million and $0.03 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Interest costs on developments and major redevelopments are capitalized as part of developments and redevelopments not yet placed in service. Capitalization of interest commences when development activities and expenditures begin and end upon completion, which is when the asset is ready for its intended use as noted above. We make judgments as to the time period over which to capitalize such costs and these assumptions have a direct impact on net income because capitalized costs are not subtracted in calculating net income. If the time period for capitalizing interest is extended, more interest is capitalized, thereby decreasing interest expense and increasing net income during that period. We capitalized interest costs related to both development and redevelopment activities combined of $0.84 million and $0.36 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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Results of Operations
For our discussion of results of operations, we have provided information on a total portfolio and same-store basis.
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2014 to the three months ended March 31, 2013
The following summarizes our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, our operating portfolio was comprised of 23 retail, office, multifamily and mixed-use properties with an aggregate of approximately 5.8 million rentable square feet of retail and office space, including the retail portion of our mixed-use property, 922 residential units (including 122 RV spaces) and a 369-room hotel. Additionally, as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, we owned land at five of our properties that we classified as held for development and/or construction in progress.
The following table sets forth selected data from our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
2014
 
2013
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income
$
60,482

 
$
59,222

 
$
1,260

 
2
 %
Other property income
3,471

 
2,958

 
513

 
17

Total property revenues
63,953

 
62,180

 
1,773

 
3

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental expenses
16,620

 
16,286

 
334

 
2

Real estate taxes
6,026

 
4,800

 
1,226

 
26

Total property expenses
22,646

 
21,086

 
1,560

 
7

Total property income
41,307

 
41,094

 
213

 
1

General and administrative
(4,612
)
 
(4,201
)
 
(411
)
 
10

Depreciation and amortization
(16,341
)
 
(17,013
)
 
672

 
(4
)
Interest expense
(13,632
)
 
(14,736
)
 
1,104

 
(7
)
Other income (expense), net
(64
)
 
(279
)
 
215

 
(77
)
Total other, net
(34,649
)
 
(36,229
)
 
1,580

 
(4
)
Net income
6,658

 
4,865

 
1,793

 
37

Net income attributable to restricted shares
(70
)
 
(132
)
 
62

 
(47
)
Net income attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership
(1,986
)
 
(1,495
)
 
(491
)
 
33

Net income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders
$
4,602

 
$
3,238

 
$
1,364

 
42
 %

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Revenue
Total property revenues. Total property revenue consists of rental revenue and other property income. Total property revenue increased $1.8 million, or 3%, to $64.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $62.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The percentage leased was as follows for each segment as of March 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
Percentage Leased  (1)
March 31,
 
2014
2013
Retail
96.8
%
 
96.1
%
 
Office
89.5
%
 
93.8
%
 
Multifamily
96.3
%
 
94.3
%
 
Mixed-Use (2)
98.9
%
 
95.5
%
 
 
(1)
The percentage leased includes the square footage under lease, including leases which may not have commenced as of March 31, 2014 or March 31, 2013, as applicable.
(2)
Includes the retail portion of the mixed-use property only.

The increase in total property revenue was attributable primarily to the factors discussed below.
Rental revenues. Rental revenue includes minimum base rent, cost reimbursements, percentage rents and other rents. Rental revenue increased $1.3 million, or 2%, to $60.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $59.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Rental revenue by segment was as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
Total Portfolio
 
Same-Store Portfolio(1)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Retail
$
22,685

 
$
21,859

 
$
826

 
4
 %
 
$
22,667

 
$
21,848

 
$
819

 
4
 %
Office
21,387

 
21,419

 
(32
)
 

 
15,023

 
15,187

 
(164
)
 
(1
)
Multifamily
3,834

 
3,585

 
249

 
7

 
3,834

 
3,585

 
249

 
7

Mixed-Use
12,576

 
12,359

 
217

 
2

 
12,576

 
12,359

 
217

 
2

 
$
60,482

 
$
59,222

 
$
1,260

 
2
 %
 
$
54,100

 
$
52,979

 
$
1,121

 
2
 %
 
(1)
For this table and tables following, the same-store portfolio excludes: Torrey Reserve Campus and Lloyd District Portfolio due to significant redevelopment activity during the period and land held for development.
Same-store retail rental revenue increased $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. This increase was due to an increase in cost reimbursements during the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily at Lomas Santa Fe Plaza and Alamo Quarry Market due to real estate tax refunds for prior years, which were received in 2013. This increase was offset by a decrease in rental revenue at Waikele Center due to the expiration of the Foodland Super Market lease during the first quarter of 2014.
Same-store office rental revenue decreased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. This decrease was due to a decrease in percentage leased during the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily at First & Main. At First & Main percentage leased decreased from 100.0% at March 31, 2013 to 80.4% at March 31, 2014 mainly due to the expiration of the Treasury Tax Administration lease during the fourth quarter of 2013. This decrease was offset by an increase in rental revenue at The Landmark at One Market due to the expansion of space leased to salesforce.com during the fourth quarter of 2013. Additionally, the decrease in same-store office rental revenue was offset by additional real estate tax cost reimbursements primarily at City Center Bellevue.
Multifamily rental revenue increased $0.2 million primarily due to an increase in average occupancy to 96.5% during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to 93.7% during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Mixed-use rental revenue increased $0.2 million primarily due to an increase in percentage leased of our retail property. The increase is also attributed to higher revenue per available room of $271 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $266 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

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Other property income. Other property income increased $0.5 million, or 17%, to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Other property income by segment was as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
Total Portfolio
 
Same-Store Portfolio
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Retail
$
314

 
$
295

 
$
19

 
6
%
 
$
314

 
$
295

 
$
19

 
6
%
Office
1,444

 
1,003

 
441

 
44

 
805

 
752

 
53

 
7

Multifamily
296

 
290

 
6

 
2

 
296

 
290

 
6

 
2

Mixed-Use
1,417

 
1,370

 
47

 
3

 
1,417

 
1,370

 
47

 
3

 
$
3,471

 
$
2,958

 
$
513

 
17
%
 
$
2,832

 
$
2,707

 
$
125

 
5
%
Office other property income increased $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to a lease termination fee from a tenant at Torrey Reserve Campus. Same-store office other property income increased for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to an increase in parking income at First & Main.
Mixed-use other property income increased for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to an increase in parking income at the retail property portion of our mixed-use property.
Property Expenses
Total Property Expenses. Total property expenses consist of rental expenses and real estate taxes. Total property expenses increased by $1.6 million, or 7%, to $22.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $21.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. This increase in total property expenses was attributable primarily to the factors discussed below.
Rental Expenses. Rental expenses increased $0.3 million, or 2%, to $16.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $16.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Rental expense by segment was as follows (dollars in thousands): 
 
Total Portfolio
 
Same-Store Portfolio
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Retail
$
3,292

 
$
3,087

 
$
205

 
7
 %
 
$
3,291

 
$
3,076

 
$
215

 
7
 %
Office
4,540

 
4,375

 
165

 
4

 
2,961

 
2,862

 
99

 
3

Multifamily
1,004

 
1,040

 
(36
)
 
(3
)
 
1,004

 
1,040

 
(36
)
 
(3
)
Mixed-Use
7,784

 
7,784

 

 

 
7,784

 
7,784

 

 

 
$
16,620

 
$
16,286

 
$
334

 
2
 %
 
$
15,040

 
$
14,762

 
$
278

 
2
 %
Retail rental expenses increased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to litigation expense at Lomas Santa Fe Plaza and an increase in bad debt for a tenant at Alamo Quarry Market. The increase is also attributed to an increase in utility expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Office rental expenses increased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to an increase in maintenance and utility expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

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Real Estate Taxes. Real estate taxes increased $1.2 million, or 26%, to $6.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Real estate tax expense by segment was as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
Total Portfolio
 
Same-Store Portfolio
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Retail
$
2,766

 
$
1,884

 
$
882

 
47
%
 
$
2,754

 
$
1,860

 
$
894

 
48
%
Office
2,353

 
2,061

 
292

 
14

 
1,614

 
1,338

 
276

 
21

Multifamily
423

 
402

 
21

 
5

 
423

 
402

 
21

 
5

Mixed-Use
484

 
453

 
31

 
7

 
484

 
453

 
31

 
7

 
$
6,026

 
$
4,800

 
$
1,226

 
26
%
 
$
5,275

 
$
4,053

 
$
1,222

 
30
%
Retail real estate taxes increased $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 due to property tax refunds for prior years which were received during 2013 primarily at Lomas Santa Fe Plaza and Alamo Quarry Market.
Office real estate taxes increased $0.3 million for three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 due to higher tax assessments at City Center Bellevue related to increased occupancy.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $0.2 million, or 1%, to $41.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $41.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Property operating income by segment was as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
Total Portfolio
 
Same-Store Portfolio
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Change
 
%
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Retail
$
16,941

 
$
17,183

 
$
(242
)
 
(1
)%
 
$
16,936

 
$
17,207

 
$
(271
)
 
(2
)%
Office
15,938

 
15,986

 
(48
)
 

 
11,253

 
11,739

 
(486
)
 
(4
)
Multifamily
2,703

 
2,433

 
270

 
11

 
2,703

 
2,433

 
270

 
11

Mixed-Use
5,725

 
5,492

 
233

 
4

 
5,725

 
5,492

 
233

 
4

 
$
41,307

 
$
41,094

 
$
213

 
1
 %
 
$
36,617

 
$
36,871

 
$
(254
)
 
(1
)%
Same-store retail property operating income decreased $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to the expiration of the Foodland Super Market lease during the first quarter of 2013 and an increase in rental expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Same-store office property operating income decreased $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in occupancy for our same-store office properties and increase in real estate tax assessments for City Center Bellevue.
The increase in multifamily property operating income was primarily due to higher occupancy for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.
The increase in mixed-use property operating income was primarily due to an increase in percentage leased and parking income at the retail portion of our mixed-use property. The increase is also attributed to higher revenue per available room at the hotel portion of our mixed-use property for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Other
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased $0.4 million, or 10%, to $4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. This increase was due primarily to an increase in employee related costs.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.7 million, or 4%, to $16.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $17.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. This decrease was primarily due to tenant improvements that were fully depreciated 2013.

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Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.1 million, or 7%, to $13.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $14.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. This decrease was primarily due to the payment of the outstanding mortgage encumbering Alamo Quarry Market during the fourth quarter of 2013 and an increase in capitalized interest related to our redevelopment properties.
Other Income(Expense), Net. Other expense, net decreased $0.2 million, or 77%, to $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to other expense, net of $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to a decrease in income tax expense.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Analysis of Liquidity and Capital Resources
Due to the nature of our business, we typically generate significant amounts of cash from operations. The cash generated from operations is used for the payment of operating expenses, capital expenditures, debt service and dividends to our stockholders and Operating Partnership unitholders. As a REIT, we must generally make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our net taxable income. As of March 31, 2014, we held $79.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of operating expenses and other expenditures associated with our properties, regular debt service requirements, dividend payments to our stockholders required to maintain our REIT status, capital expenditures and, potentially, acquisitions. We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through net cash provided by operations, reserves established from existing cash and, if necessary, borrowings available under our credit facility.
Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for the repayment of debt at maturity, property acquisitions, tenant improvements and capital improvements. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements to pay scheduled debt maturities and to fund property acquisitions and capital improvements with net cash from operations, long-term secured and unsecured indebtedness and the issuance of equity and debt securities. We also may fund property acquisitions and capital improvements using our credit facility pending permanent financing. We believe that we have access to multiple sources of capital to fund our long-term liquidity requirements, including the incurrence of additional debt and the issuance of additional equity. However, we cannot be assured that this will be the case. Our ability to incur additional debt will be dependent on a number of factors, including our degree of leverage, the value of our unencumbered assets and borrowing restrictions that may be imposed by lenders. Our ability to access the equity capital markets will be dependent on a number of factors as well, including general market conditions for REITs and market perceptions about our company.
On February 7, 2012, we filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, which was declared effective on February 17, 2012. The universal shelf registration statement may permit us, from time to time, to offer and sell up to an additional approximately $500.0 million of equity securities. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to complete any such offerings of securities. Factors influencing the availability of additional financing include investor perception of our prospects and the general condition of the financial markets, among others.
On May 6, 2013, we entered into an ATM equity program with four sales agents in which we may from time to time offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $150.0 million. The sales of shares of our common stock made through the ATM equity program are made in “at the market” offerings as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we issued 1,435,215 shares of common stock at a weighted average price per share of $33.06 for gross cash proceeds of $47.4 million. We intend to use the net proceeds to fund our development or redevelopment activities, repay amounts outstanding from time to time under our revolving credit facility or other debt financing obligations, fund potential acquisition opportunities and/or for general corporate purposes. As of March 31, 2014, we had the capacity to issue up to an additional $76.6 million in shares of common stock under our ATM equity program. Actual future sales will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock and our capital needs. We have no obligation to sell the remaining shares available for sale under the ATM equity program.

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Our overall capital requirements for the remainder of 2014 will depend upon acquisition opportunities, the level of improvements and redevelopments on existing properties and the timing and cost of development of the Lloyd District Portfolio, Torrey Reserve Campus and Sorrento Pointe. While the amount of future expenditures will depend on numerous factors, we expect to continue to see higher levels of capital investments in our properties under development and redevelopment in 2014, partly as a result of an additional 81,500 square feet of office space under development at Torrey Reserve Campus, which we expect to complete during 2014. We expect to invest an additional approximately $13 million related to Torrey Reserve Campus during this period. Additionally, construction at Lloyd District Portfolio is ongoing and is expected to be complete in 2015, which will result in approximately 47,000 additional square feet of retail space and 657 multi-family units. We expect to invest approximately $192 million related to the the Lloyd District Portfolio, of which $53 million has been incurred as of March 31, 2014. Our capital investments will be funded on a short-term basis with cash on hand, cash flow from operations and/or our revolving credit facility. On a long-term basis, our capital investments may be funded with additional long-term debt. Our ability to incur additional debt will be dependent on a number of factors, including our degree of leverage, the value of our unencumbered assets and borrowing restrictions that may be imposed by lenders. Our capital investments may also be funded by additional equity including shares issued under our ATM equity program. Although there is no intent at this time, if market conditions deteriorate, we may also delay the timing of future development and redevelopment projects as well as limit future acquisitions, reduce our operating expenditures, or re-evaluate our dividend policy.
Indebtedness Outstanding
The following table sets forth information as of March 31, 2014 with respect to our secured notes payable (dollars in thousands): 
Debt
 
Principal
Balance at
March 31,
2014
 
Interest Rate
 
Annual
Debt
Service
 
Maturity Date
 
Balance at
Maturity
Waikele Center (1)
 
140,700

 
5.15
%
 
145,607

 
November 1, 2014
 
140,700

The Shops at Kalakaua (1)
 
19,000

 
5.45
%
 
1,053

 
May 1, 2015
 
19,000

The Landmark at One Market (1)(2)
 
133,000

 
5.61
%
 
7,558

 
July 5, 2015
 
133,000

Del Monte Center (1) 
 
82,300

 
4.93
%
 
4,121

 
July 8, 2015
 
82,300

First & Main (1)
 
84,500

 
3.97
%
 
3,397

 
July 1, 2016
 
84,500

Imperial Beach Gardens (1)
 
20,000

 
6.16
%
 
1,250

 
September 1, 2016
 
20,000

Mariner’s Point (1)
 
7,700

 
6.09
%
 
476

 
September 1, 2016
 
7,700

South Bay Marketplace (1)
 
23,000

 
5.48
%
 
1,281

 
February 10, 2017
 
23,000

Waikiki Beach Walk—Retail (1)
 
130,310

 
5.39
%
 
7,020

 
July 1, 2017
 
130,310

Solana Beach Corporate Centre III-IV (3)
 
36,691

 
6.39
%
 
2,798

 
August 1, 2017
 
35,136

Loma Palisades (1)
 
73,744

 
6.09
%
 
4,553

 
July 1, 2018
 
73,744

One Beach Street (1)
 
21,900

 
3.94
%
 
875

 
April 1, 2019
 
21,900

Torrey Reserve—North Court (3)
 
21,304

 
7.22
%
 
1,836

 
June 1, 2019
 
19,443

Torrey Reserve—VCI, VCII, VCIII (3)
 
7,175

 
6.36
%
 
560

 
June 1, 2020
 
6,439

Solana Beach Corporate Centre I-II (3)
 
11,430

 
5.91
%
 
855

 
June 1, 2020
 
10,169

Solana Beach Towne Centre (3)
 
38,101

 
5.91
%
 
2,849

 
June 1, 2020
 
33,898

City Center Bellevue (1)
 
111,000

 
3.98
%
 
4,479

 
November 1, 2022
 
111,000

Total
 
961,855

 
 
 
$
190,568

 
 
 
$
952,239

Unamortized fair value adjustment
 
(9,357
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Secured Notes Payable Balance
 
$
952,498

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Interest only.
(2)
Maturity date is the earlier of the loan maturity date under the loan agreement, or the “Anticipated Repayment Date” as specifically defined in the loan agreement, which is the date after which substantial economic penalties apply if the loan has not been paid off.
(3)
Principal payments based on a 30-year amortization schedule.
Certain loans require us to comply with various financial covenants. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.


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Credit Facility
On January 19, 2011, upon completion of our initial public offering, we entered into a revolving credit facility, or the credit facility. A group of lenders for which an affiliate of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated acts as administrative agent and joint arranger, and an affiliate of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acts as syndication agent and joint arranger, provided commitments for a revolving credit facility allowing borrowings of up to $250 million. The credit facility also had an accordion feature that allowed us to increase the availability thereunder up to a maximum of $400.0 million, subject to meeting specified requirements and obtaining additional commitments from lenders. The amount available for us to borrow under the credit facility was subject to the net operating income of our properties that form the borrowing base of the credit facility and a minimum implied debt yield of such properties.
On March 7, 2011, the credit facility was amended to allow us or our Operating Partnership to purchase GNMA securities with maturities of up to 30 years.
On January 10, 2012, the credit facility was amended to, among other things, (1) extend the maturity date to January 10, 2016 (with a one-year extension option subject to payment of a 0.15% fee), (2) decrease the applicable interest rates and (3) modify certain financial covenants. The second amendment provided for an interest rate based on, at our option, either (1) one-, two-, three- or six-month LIBOR, plus, in each case, a spread (ranging from 1.60%-2.20%) based on our consolidated leverage ratio, or (2) a base rate equal to the highest of the (a) prime rate, (b) federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (c) Eurodollar rate plus 1.00%. Such rates were more favorable than previously contained in the revolving credit facility. In addition, the amendment reduced our secured debt ratio covenant under the credit facility to 50%.
On September 7, 2012, the credit facility was amended a third time to allow our consolidated total secured indebtedness to be up to 55% of our secured total asset value for the period commencing upon the date that a material acquisition (generally, greater than $100 million) is consummated through and including the last day of the third fiscal quarter that followed such date.
The amended credit facility included a number of customary financial covenants, including:
a maximum leverage ratio (defined as total indebtedness net of certain unrestricted cash and cash equivalents to total asset value) of 60%,
a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to consolidated fixed charges) of 1.50x,
a maximum secured leverage ratio (defined as total secured indebtedness to secured total asset value) of 55%,
a minimum tangible net worth equal to at least 75% of our tangible net worth at January, 19, 2011, the closing date of our initial public offering, plus 85% of the net proceeds of any additional equity issuances (other than additional equity issuances in connection with any dividend reinvestment program), and
a $35.0 million limit on the maximum principal amount of recourse indebtedness we may have outstanding at any time, other than under credit facility.
The credit facility provided that our annual distributions may not exceed the greater of (1) 95.0% of our funds from operations, or FFO, or (2) the amount required for us to (a) qualify and maintain our REIT status and (b) avoid the payment of federal or state income or excise tax. If certain events of default exist or would result from a distribution, we may have been precluded from making distributions other than those necessary to qualify and maintain our status as a REIT.
On January 9, 2014, we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement, or the amended and restated credit facility, which amended and restated the then-in place credit facility. The amended and restated credit facility provides for aggregate, unsecured borrowings of $350 million, consisting of a revolving line of credit of $250 million, or the revolver loan, and a term loan of $100 million, or the term loan. The amended and restated credit facility has an accordion feature that may allow us to increase the availability thereunder up to an additional $250 million, subject to meeting specified requirements and obtaining additional commitments from lenders.
Borrowings under the amended and restated credit facility initially bear interest at floating rates equal to, at our option, either (1) LIBOR, plus a spread which ranges from (a) 1.35%-1.95% (with respect to the revolver loan) and (b) 1.30% to 1.90% (with respect to the term loan), in each case based on our consolidated leverage ratio, or (2) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 50 bps or (c) the Eurodollar rate plus 100 bps, plus a spread which ranges from (i) 0.35%-0.95% (with respect to the revolver loan) and (ii) 0.30% to 0.90% (with respect to the term loan), in each case based on our consolidated leverage ratio. The foregoing rates are more favorable than previously contained in the credit agreement. If we obtain an investment-grade debt rating, under the terms set forth in the amended and restated credit facility, the spreads will further improve.

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The revolver loan initially matures on January 9, 2018, subject to our option to extend the revolver loan up to two times, with each such extension for a six-month period. The term loan initially matures on January 9, 2016, subject to our option to extend the term loan up to three times, with each such extension for a 12-month period. The foregoing extension options are exercisable by us subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
Concurrent with the closing of the amended and restated credit facility, we drew down on the entirety of the $100 million term loan and entered into an interest rate swap agreement that is intended to fix the interest rate associated with the term loan at approximately 3.08% through its maturity date and extension options, subject to adjustments based on our consolidated leverage ratio.
Additionally, the amended and restated credit facility includes a number of customary financial covenants, including:
A maximum leverage ratio (defined as total indebtedness net of certain cash and cash equivalents to total asset value) of 60%, and during any material acquisition period the maximum leverage ratio allowable is 65%,
A maximum secured leverage ratio (defined as total secured debt to secured total asset value) of 45% at any time prior to December 31, 2015, and 40% thereafter, during a material acquisition period the maximum secured leverage ratio is increased to 50% at any time prior to December 31, 2015 and 45% thereafter,
A minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to consolidated fixed charges) of 1.50x,
A minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio of 1.75x,
A maximum unsecured leverage ratio of 60%, and during any material acquisition period the maximum unsecured leverage ratio allowable is 65%,
A minimum tangible net worth of $721.16 million, and 75% of the net proceeds of any additional equity issuances (other than additional equity issuances in connection with any dividend reinvestment program), and
Recourse indebtedness at any time cannot exceed 15% of total asset value.
The amended and restated credit facility provides that annual distributions by the Operating Partnership may not exceed the greater of (1) 95% of its funds from operations or (2) the amount required for us to (a) qualify and maintain our REIT status and (b) avoid the payment of federal or state income or excise tax. If certain events of default exist or would result from a distribution, we may be precluded from making distributions other than those necessary to qualify and maintain our status as a REIT.
We expect to use our credit facility in the future for general corporate purposes, including working capital, the payment of capital expenses, acquisitions and development and redevelopment of properties in our portfolio.
We and certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the obligations under the credit facility, and certain of our subsidiaries pledged specified equity interests in our subsidiaries as collateral for our obligations under the credit facility.
As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all then in-place credit facility covenants.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We currently do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Cash Flows
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2014 to the three months ended March 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents were $79.5 million and $44.0 million, at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $2.3 million to $28.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $25.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase in cash from operations was primarily due to higher net income before certain non-cash items, including lease termination payments.

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Net cash used in investing activities increased $21.9 million to $31.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $9.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to redevelopment construction activity at Lloyd District Portfolio and Torrey Reserve Campus.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $34.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $14.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase of cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to proceeds received from our amended and restated credit facility and proceeds received from the sale of shares of our common stock under our ATM program.
Net Operating Income
Net Operating Income, or NOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure of performance. We define NOI as operating revenues (rental income, tenant reimbursements, lease termination fees, ground lease rental income and other property income) less property and related expenses (property expenses, ground lease expense, property marketing costs, real estate taxes and insurance). NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, acquisition-related expense, other nonproperty income and losses, gains and losses from property dispositions, extraordinary items, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.
NOI is used by investors and our management to evaluate and compare the performance of our properties and to determine trends in earnings and to compute the fair value of our properties as it is not affected by (1) the cost of funds of the property owner, (2) the impact of depreciation and amortization expenses as well as gains or losses from the sale of operating real estate assets that are included in net income computed in accordance with GAAP, or (3) general and administrative expenses and other gains and losses that are specific to the property owner. The cost of funds is eliminated from net income because it is specific to the particular financing capabilities and constraints of the owner. The cost of funds is also eliminated because it is dependent on historical interest rates and other costs of capital as well as past decisions made by us regarding the appropriate mix of capital which may have changed or may change in the future. Depreciation and amortization expenses as well as gains or losses from the sale of operating real estate assets are eliminated because they may not accurately represent the actual change in value in our retail, office, multifamily or mixed use properties that result from use of the properties or changes in market conditions. While certain aspects of real property do decline in value over time in a manner that is intended to be captured by depreciation and amortization, the value of the properties as a whole have historically increased or decreased as a result of changes in overall economic conditions instead of from actual use of the property or the passage of time. Gains and losses from the sale of real property vary from property to property and are affected by market conditions at the time of sale which will usually change from period to period. These gains and losses can create distortions when comparing one period to another or when comparing our operating results to the operating results of other real estate companies that have not made similarly timed purchases or sales. We believe that eliminating these costs from net income is useful because the resulting measure captures the actual revenue generated and actual expenses incurred in operating our properties as well as trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs.
However, the usefulness of NOI is limited because it excludes general and administrative costs, interest expense, interest income and other expense, depreciation and amortization expense and gains or losses from the sale of properties, and other gains and losses as stipulated by GAAP, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which are significant economic costs. NOI may fail to capture significant trends in these components of net income which further limits its usefulness.
NOI is a measure of the operating performance of our properties but does not measure our performance as a whole. NOI is therefore not a substitute for net income as computed in accordance with GAAP. This measure should be analyzed in conjunction with net income computed in accordance with GAAP and discussions elsewhere in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the components of net income that are eliminated in the calculation of NOI. Other companies may use different methods for calculating NOI or similarly entitled measures and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies that do not define the measure exactly as we do.  

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The following is a reconciliation of our NOI to net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 computed in accordance with GAAP (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Net operating income
$
41,307

 
$
41,094

General and administrative
(4,612
)
 
(4,201
)
Depreciation and amortization
(16,341
)
 
(17,013
)
Interest expense
(13,632
)
 
(14,736
)
Other income (expense), net
(64
)
 
(279
)
Net income
$
6,658

 
$
4,865

Funds from Operations
We calculate FFO in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT. FFO represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property, impairment losses, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.
FFO is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because it believes that FFO is beneficial to investors as a starting point in measuring our operational performance. Specifically, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization and gains and losses from property dispositions, which do not relate to or are not indicative of operating performance, FFO provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the performance of REITs, FFO will be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. In addition, other equity REITs may not calculate FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs' FFO. Accordingly, FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of our performance. FFO should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends or service indebtedness. FFO also should not be used as a supplement to or substitute for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of our FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 to net income, the nearest GAAP equivalent (in thousands, except per share and share data): 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Funds from Operations (FFO)
 
 
 
Net income
$
6,658

 
$
4,865

Plus: Real estate depreciation and amortization
16,341

 
17,013

Funds from operations
22,999

 
21,878

Less: Nonforfeitable dividends on incentive restricted stock awards
(70
)
 
(88
)
FFO attributable to common stock and units
$
22,929

 
$
21,790

FFO per diluted share/unit
$
0.39

 
$
0.38

Weighted average number of common shares and units, diluted (1)
58,626,718

 
57,266,950

(1)
The weighted average common shares used to compute FFO per diluted share include unvested restricted stock awards that are subject to time vesting, which were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS, as the vesting of the restricted stock awards is dilutive in the computation of FFO per diluted share but is anti-dilutive for the computation of diluted EPS for the period. Diluted shares exclude incentive restricted stock as these awards are considered contingently issuable.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our future income, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments are dependent upon prevalent market interest rates. Market risk refers to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. We manage our market risk by attempting to match anticipated inflow of cash from our operating, investing and financing activities with anticipated outflow of cash to fund debt payments, dividends to our stockholders and Operating Partnership unitholders, investments, capital expenditures and other cash requirements.
Interest Rate Risk
Outstanding Debt
The following discusses the effect of hypothetical changes in market rates of interest on the fair value of our total outstanding debt. Interest rate risk amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our debt. Discounted cash flow analysis is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages payable. Considerable judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. This analysis does not purport to take into account all of the factors that may affect our debt, such as the effect that a changing interest rate environment could have on the overall level of economic activity or the action that our management might take to reduce our exposure to the change. This analysis assumes no change in our financial structure.
Fixed Interest Rate Debt
All of our outstanding debt obligations (maturing at various times through November 2022) have fixed interest rates which limit the risk of fluctuating interest rates. However, interest rate fluctuations may affect the fair value of our fixed rate debt instruments. At March 31, 2014, we had $961.9 million of fixed rate debt outstanding with an estimated fair value of $993.6 million. Additionally, we consider our $100.0 million term loan outstanding as of March 31, 2014 to be fixed rate debt as the rate is effectively fixed by an interest rate swap agreement. If interest rates at March 31, 2014 had been 1.0% higher, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have decreased by approximately $26.1 million. If interest rates at March 31, 2014 had been 1.0% lower, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have increased by approximately $27.6 million.
Variable Interest Rate Debt
At March 31, 2014, our only variable interest rate debt is the revolver loan under our amended and restated credit facility, which had no balance outstanding at March 31, 2014.
We may enter into certain types of derivative financial instruments to reduce interest rate risk. We use interest rate swap agreements, for example, to convert some of our variable rate debt to a fixed-rate basis. We use derivatives for hedging purposes rather than speculation and do not enter into financial instruments for trading purposes. As of March 31, 2014, we were party to an interest rate swap agreement that effectively fixed the rate on the $100.0 million term loan at 3.08%.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and regulations of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

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We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2014, the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of March 31, 2014, that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act (1) is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
No changes to our internal control over financial reporting were identified in connection with the evaluation referenced above that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not currently a party, as plaintiff or defendant, to any legal proceedings that we believe to be material or which, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operation if determined adversely to us. We may be subject to on-going litigation, relating to our portfolio and the properties comprising our portfolio, and we expect to otherwise be party from time to time to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors included in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
 
10.1(1)
 
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated January 9, 2014, among American Assets Trust, L.P., as the Borrower, American Assets Trust, Inc., as a Guarantor, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and the other lenders party thereto and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agent and KeyBank National Association, Royal Bank of Canada and U.S. Bank National Association as Documentation Agents

10.2*
 
American Assets Trust, Inc. and American Assets Trust, L.P. Amended and Restated Incentive Bonus Plan, effective as of March 25, 2014.

10.3*
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among American Assets Trust, Inc., American Assets Trust, L.P. and Ernest S. Rady dated March 25, 2014
10.4*
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among American Assets Trust, Inc., American Assets Trust, L.P. and John W. Chamberlain dated March 25, 2014
10.5*
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among American Assets Trust, Inc., American Assets Trust, L.P. and Robert F. Barton dated March 25, 2014
10.6*
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among American Assets Trust, Inc., American Assets Trust, L.P. and Adam Wyll dated March 25, 2014
10.7*
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among American Assets Trust, Inc., American Assets Trust, L.P. and Patrick Kinney dated March 25, 2014
10.8*
 
Form of American Assets Trust, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Performance Vesting)

31.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101*
 
The Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements that have been detail tagged.

 
*    Filed herewith.

(1)
Incorporated herein by reference to American Assets Trust, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2014.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto authorized.
 
 
American Assets Trust, Inc.
 
 
May 2, 2014
/s/ JOHN W. CHAMBERLAIN
 
John W. Chamberlain
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
May 2, 2014
/s/ ROBERT F. BARTON
 
Robert F. Barton
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)

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