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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

     
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
   
  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005
 
   
  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 1-10272

ARCHSTONE-SMITH OPERATING TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  74-6056896
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

9200 E Panorama Circle, Suite 400
Englewood, Colorado 80112
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(303) 708-5959
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)

     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 for the past 90 days.

Yes    þ     No    o

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes    þ     No    o

     At May 2, 2005 there were approximately 21,257,000 of the Registrant’s Common Units outstanding held by non-affiliates.

 
 

 


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 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Perferred Unit Distributions
 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except unit data)

                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2005     2004  
    (Unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
 
               
Real estate
  $ 9,099,724     $ 9,084,001  
Real estate — held for sale
    188,838       137,037  
Less accumulated depreciation
    798,025       763,542  
 
           
 
    8,490,537       8,457,496  
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities
    99,300       111,481  
 
           
Net investments
    8,589,837       8,568,977  
Cash and cash equivalents
    7,043       203,255  
Restricted cash in tax-deferred exchange escrow
    68,901       120,095  
Other assets
    235,230       173,717  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 8,901,011     $ 9,066,044  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND UNITHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Liabilities:
               
Unsecured credit facilities
  $ 213,763     $ 19,000  
Long-Term Unsecured Debt
    2,079,016       2,099,132  
Mortgages payable
    1,777,618       2,031,505  
Distributions payable
    47,104       52,052  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    216,887       273,079  
 
           
Total liabilities
    4,334,388       4,474,768  
 
           
 
Minority interest
          2,050  
 
           
Other common unitholders’ interest, at redemption value (A-1 Common Units: 24,143,517 in 2005 and 23,117,498 in 2004)
    823,535       885,400  
 
           
Unitholders’ equity:
               
Perpetual Preferred Units
    50,000       69,522  
Common unitholders’ equity (A-2 Common Units: 199,197,964 in 2005 and 199,577,459 in 2004)
    3,696,343       3,638,729  
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)
    (3,255 )     (4,425 )
 
           
Total unitholders’ equity
    3,743,088       3,703,826  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 8,901,011     $ 9,066,044  
 
           

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

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Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(In thousands, except per unit amounts)
(Unaudited
)

                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Revenues:
               
Rental revenues
  $ 230,011     $ 200,523  
Other income
    5,127       3,697  
 
           
 
    235,138       204,220  
 
           
 
               
Expenses:
               
Rental expenses
    61,535       50,815  
Real estate taxes
    23,715       19,708  
Depreciation on real estate investments
    56,031       46,648  
Interest expense
    49,275       39,432  
General and administrative expenses
    14,289       12,433  
Other expenses
    20,785       975  
 
           
 
    225,630       170,011  
 
           
Earnings from operations
    9,508       34,209  
Minority interest
          352  
Income from unconsolidated entities
    11,117       5,276  
Other non-operating income
    24,005       10,510  
 
           
Earnings before discontinued operations
    44,630       50,347  
Net earnings from discontinued operations
    29,212       63,615  
 
           
Net earnings
    73,842       113,962  
Preferred Unit distributions
    (1,698 )     (4,447 )
 
           
Net earnings attributable to Common Units — Basic
  $ 72,144     $ 109,515  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average Common Units outstanding — Basic
    224,268       220,080  
 
           
Weighted average Common Units outstanding — Diluted
    225,409       223,619  
 
           
 
               
Earnings per Common Unit — Basic:
               
Earnings before discontinued operations
  $ 0.19     $ 0.22  
Discontinued operations, net
    0.13       0.28  
 
           
Net earnings
  $ 0.32     $ 0.50  
 
           
 
               
Earnings per Common Unit — Diluted:
               
Earnings before discontinued operations
  $ 0.19     $ 0.21  
Discontinued operations, net
    0.13       0.28  
 
           
Net earnings
  $ 0.32     $ 0.49  
 
           
 
Distributions paid per Common Unit
  $ 0.4325     $ 0.43  
 
           

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

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Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Unitholders’ Equity,

Other Common Unitholders’ Interest and Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

(In thousands)
(Unaudited
)

                                                 
    Perpetual                                    
    Preferred                                    
    Units at                                    
    Aggregate             Accumulated             Other Common        
    Liquidation     Common     Other Comprehensive     Total Unitholders’     Unitholders’        
    Preference     Unitholders’ Equity     Earnings     Equity     Interest     Total  
Balances at December 31, 2004
  $ 69,522     $ 3,638,729     $ (4,425 )   $ 3,703,826     $ 885,400     $ 4,589,226  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net earnings
          65,357             65,357       8,485       73,842  
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges
                1,659       1,659             1,659  
Change in fair value of marketable securities
                (489 )     (489 )           (489 )
 
                                             
Comprehensive income attributable to Common Units
                                            75,012  
 
                                             
Preferred Unit distributions
          (1,698 )           (1,698 )           (1,698 )
Common Unit distributions
          (87,042 )           (87,042 )     (9,965 )     (97,007 )
A-1 Common Units converted into A-2 Common Units
          1,654             1,654       (1,654 )      
Common Unit repurchases
          (41,456 )           (41,456 )           (41,456 )
Preferred Unit repurchases
    (19,522 )                 (19,522 )           (19,522 )
Issuance of A-1 Common Units
                            41,660       41,660  
Issuance of A-2 Common Units under LTIP
          21,125             21,125             21,125  
Adjustment to redemption value
          100,391             100,391       (100,391 )      
Other, net
          (717 )           (717 )           (717 )
 
                                   
Balances at March 31, 2005
  $ 50,000     $ 3,696,343     $ (3,255 )   $ 3,743,088     $ 823,535     $ 4,566,623  
 
                                   

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

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Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Operating activities:
               
Net earnings
  $ 73,842     $ 113,962  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    58,599       55,382  
Gains on dispositions of depreciated real estate, net
    (39,920 )     (62,496 )
Gains on sale of marketable equity securities
    (23,785 )     (10,510 )
Minority interest
          (352 )
Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities
    (11,117 )     (5,276 )
Change in other assets
    (9,010 )     2,470  
Change in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (28,852 )     (34,582 )
Other, net
    (1,766 )     (3,623 )
 
           
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
    17,991       54,975  
 
           
 
               
Investing activities:
               
Real estate investments, net
    (310,994 )     (304,361 )
Change in investments in unconsolidated entities, net
    27,726       (1,231 )
Proceeds from dispositions, net of closing costs
    297,933       194,382  
Change in restricted cash
    51,194       67,151  
Change in notes receivable
    (63,002 )     150  
Other, net
    28,058       55,370  
 
           
Net cash flow provided by investing activities
    30,915       11,461  
 
           
 
               
Financing activities:
               
Payments on Long-Term Unsecured Debt
    (18,750 )     (40,450 )
Principal prepayment of mortgages payable, including prepayment penalties
    194,763       (27,788 )
Regularly scheduled principal payments on mortgages payable
    (249,906 )     (3,344 )
Proceeds from mortgage notes payable
    (2,828 )     16,076  
Payments on/proceeds from unsecured credit facilities, net
    655       100,253  
Proceeds from Common Units issued under DRIP and employee stock options
    11,475       23,249  
Repurchase of Common Units
    (41,456 )     (31,917 )
Repurchase of Series E and G Perpetual Preferred Units
    (19,522 )      
Cash distributions paid on Common Units
    (117,803 )     (96,066 )
Cash distributions paid on Preferred Units
    (1,698 )     (4,447 )
Other, net
    (48 )     (1,526 )
 
           
Net cash flow (used in) financing activities
    (245,118 )     (65,960 )
 
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (196,212 )     476  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    203,255       5,230  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
    7,043     $ 5,706  
 
           
 
               
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
A-1 Common Units issued in exchange for real estate
  $ 41,660     $ 10,788  
A-1 Common Units converted to A-2 Common Units
          13,114  
Assumption of mortgages payable upon purchase of apartment communities
    1,654       74,900  
A-2 Common Units issued in exchange for real estate
    7,875       4,502  

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

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Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2005 and 2004

(Unaudited)

(1) Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business

     Archstone-Smith is structured as an UPREIT under which all property ownership and business operations are conducted through the Operating Trust. Archstone-Smith is our sole trustee and owns approximately 89.2% of the Operating Trust’s outstanding Common Units; the remaining 10.8% are owned by minority interest holders. As used herein, “we”, “our” and the “company” refers to the Operating Trust and Archstone-Smith, collectively, except where the context otherwise requires. Archstone-Smith is an equity REIT organized under the laws of the State of Maryland. We focus on creating value for our shareholders by acquiring, developing and operating apartments in markets characterized by very expensive single-family home prices, limited land on which to build new housing and a strong, diversified economic base with employment growth potential.

Interim Financial Reporting

     The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Operating Trust are unaudited and certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements have been omitted. While management believes that the disclosures presented are adequate for interim reporting, these interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Operating Trust’s 2004 Form 10-K. See the glossary in our 2004 Form 10-K for all defined terms not defined herein.

     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Operating Trust’s financial statements for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.

Use of Estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and the related notes. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period they are determined to be necessary.

Loss Contingencies

     We accrue for loss contingencies when it is probable that a loss will be incurred and that loss can be reasonably estimated consistent with the criteria established in SFAS No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies.” We also record insurance recoveries up to the amount of the actual loss contingency when the insurance recovery is both probable and can be reasonably estimated.

Legal Fees

     We generally recognize legal expenses as incurred; however, if such fees are related to the accrual for an estimated legal settlement, we accrue for the related incurred and anticipated legal fees at the same time we accrue the cost of settlement.

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Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Marketable Securities and Other Investments

     All publicly traded equity securities are classified as “available for sale” and carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Private investments, for which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for at cost. Declines in the value of public and private investments that management determines are other than temporary are recorded as a provision for loss on investments. We recognized a $23.5 million gain on the sale of marketable equity securities related to the sale of our Rent.com investment to eBay during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

Real Estate Depreciation

     We allocate the cost of newly acquired properties between net tangible and identifiable intangible assets. The primary intangible asset associated with an apartment community acquisition is the value of the existing lease agreements. When allocating cost to an acquired property, we first allocate costs to the estimated intangible value of the existing lease agreements and then to the estimated value of the land, building and fixtures assuming the property is vacant. We estimate the intangible value of the lease agreements by determining the lost revenue associated with a hypothetical lease-up. We depreciate the building and fixtures based on the expected useful life of the asset and amortize the intangible value of the lease agreements over the average remaining life of the existing leases.

Income Taxes

     Archstone-Smith made an election to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and we believe we qualify as a REIT and have made all required distributions of our taxable income. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal income taxes at the trust level.

     We primarily incur income taxes through our consolidated taxable REIT subsidiary called Ameriton. Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis, operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period that includes the enactment date.

Preferred Unit Redemptions

     When redeeming Preferred Units, we recognize unit issuance costs as a charge to earnings in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) — Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Topic D-42, “The Effect on the Calculation of Earnings per Share for the Redemption or Induced Conversion of Preferred Stock.” In July 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) staff issued a clarification of the SEC’s position on the application of FASB-EITF Topic D-42. The SEC staff’s position, as clarified, is that in applying Topic D-42, the carrying value of preferred units that are redeemed should be reduced by the amount of original issuance costs, regardless of where in unitholders’ equity those costs are reflected.

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Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Stock-Based Compensation

     As of March 31, 2005, the company has one stock-based employee compensation plan. Effective January 1, 2003, the company adopted the fair value recognition provision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” prospectively to all employee awards granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2003, which results in expensing of options. During 2005, we granted approximately 311,000 Restricted Share Units and 506,000 stock options. During 2004, we granted approximately 300,000 Restricted Share Units and 648,000 stock options. For employee awards granted prior to January 1, 2003, the company accounted for this plan under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations. With respect to options granted under the plan prior to January 1, 2003, no stock-based employee compensation expense is reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and earnings per unit if the fair value based method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in each period (dollar amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts):

                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Net earnings attributable to Common Units – Basic
  $ 72,144     $ 109,515  
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net earnings
    229       75  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards
    (487 )     (508 )
Pro forma net earnings attributable to Common Units – Basic
  $ 71,886     $ 109,082  
 
           
 
               
Net earnings per Common Unit:
               
Basic – as reported
  $ 0.32     $ 0.50  
 
           
Basic – pro forma
  $ 0.32     $ 0.50  
 
           
 
               
Diluted – as reported
  $ 0.32     $ 0.49  
 
           
Diluted – pro forma
  $ 0.32     $ 0.49  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average risk-free interest rate
    3.77 %     3.48 %
Weighted average dividend yield
    5.63 %     6.92 %
Weighted average volatility
    21.97 %     15.33 %
Weighted average expected option life
  5.0 years   5.0 years

Comprehensive Income

     Comprehensive income, which is defined as net earnings and all other non-owner changes in equity, is displayed in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Unitholders’ Equity, Other Common Unitholders’ Interest and Comprehensive Income/(Loss). Other comprehensive income/(loss) reflects unrealized holding gains and losses on the available-for-sale investments and changes in the fair value of effective cash flow hedges.

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Archstone-Smith Operating Trust

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

     Our accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was as follows (in thousands):

                         
    Net                
    Unrealized             Accumulated  
    Gains on             Other  
    Marketable     Cash Flow     Comprehensive  
    Securities     Hedges     Income/(Loss)  
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $ 1,398     $ (5,823 )   $ (4,425 )
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges
          1,597       1,597  
Fair value of long-term debt hedge
          62       62  
Mark to market for marketable equity securities
    (198 )           (198 )
Reclassification adjustments for realized net gains
    (291 )           (291 )
 
                 
Balance at March 31, 2005
  $ 909     $ (4,164 )   $ (3,255 )
 
                 

Per Unit Data

     Following is a reconciliation of basic net earnings attributable to Common Units to diluted net earnings per Common Unit for the periods indicated (in thousands):

                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Reconciliation of numerator between basic and diluted net earnings per Common Unit(1):
               
 
               
Net earnings attributable to Common Units – Basic
  $ 72,144     $ 109,515  
Dividends on Convertible Preferred Units
          1,104  
 
           
Net earnings attributable to Common Units – Diluted
  $ 72,144     $ 110,619  
 
           
Reconciliation of denominator between basic and diluted net earnings per Common Unit(1):
               
 
               
Weighted average number of Common Units outstanding – Basic
    224,268       220,080  
Assumed conversion of Convertible Preferred Units into Common Units
          2,583  
Assumed exercise of options
    1,141       956  
 
           
Weighted average number of Common Units outstanding – Diluted
    225,409       223,619  
 
           


(1)   Excludes the impact of potentially dilutive equity securities during periods in which they are anti-dilutive.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(2) Real Estate

Investments in Real Estate

     Investments in real estate, at cost, were as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

                                 
    March 31, 2005     December 31, 2004  
    Investment     Units(1)     Investment     Units(1)  
Operating Trust Apartment Communities:
                               
Operating communities
  $ 8,154,013       58,458     $ 8,018,658       58,486  
Communities under construction
    448,866       2,856       499,239       3,237  
Development communities In Planning:
                               
Owned
    43,521       1,011       51,822       1,251  
Under control(2)
          253             593  
 
                       
Total development communities In Planning
    43,521       1,264       51,822       1,844  
 
                       
Total Operating Trust apartment communities
    8,646,400       62,578       8,569,719       63,567  
Ameriton apartment communities
    579,800       6,620       581,910       6,198  
Other real estate assets(3)
    62,362             69,409        
 
                       
Total real estate
  $ 9,288,562       69,198     $ 9,221,038       69,765  
 
                       


(1)   Unit information is based on management’s estimates and has not been audited or reviewed by our independent auditors.
 
(2)   Our investment as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 for development communities Under Control was $0.37 million and $1.5 million, respectively, and are reflected in the “Other assets” caption of our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
(3)   Includes land that is not In Planning and other real estate assets.

     The change in investments in real estate, at cost, consisted of the following (in thousands):

         
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $ 9,221,038  
Acquisition-related expenditures
    251,956  
Redevelopment expenditures
    9,997  
Recurring capital expenditures
    5,850  
Development expenditures, excluding land acquisitions
    76,306  
Dispositions
    (279,938 )
 
     
Net apartment community activity
    64,171  
Change in other real estate assets
    3,353  
 
     
Balance at March 31, 2005
  $ 9,288,562  
 
     

     At March 31, 2005 we had unfunded contractual commitments related to real estate investment activities aggregating approximately $435.8 million, of which $409.5 million related to communities under construction.

(3) Discontinued Operations

     The results of operations for properties sold during the period or designated as held-for-sale at the end of the period are required to be classified as discontinued operations. The property specific components of net earnings that are classified as discontinued operations include rental revenues, rental expenses, real estate taxes, depreciation expense, income taxes, debt extinguishment expense and interest expense (actual interest expense for encumbered properties and a pro-rata allocation of interest expense for any unencumbered property up to our weighted average leverage ratio), as well as the net gain or loss on the disposition of properties.

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     Consistent with our capital recycling program, we have five operating apartment communities, representing 1,549 units (unaudited), classified as held for sale under the provisions of SFAS No. 144, at March 31, 2005. Accordingly, we have classified the operating earnings from these five properties within discontinued operations for the years ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we sold five Archstone-Smith and Ameriton operating communities. The operating results of these five communities and the related gain/loss on sale are also included in discontinued operations for 2005 and 2004. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, we sold 30 Archstone-Smith and Ameriton operating communities. The operating results of these 30 communities and the related gain/loss on the sale are also included in discontinued operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

The following is a summary of net earnings from discontinued operations (in thousands):

                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Rental revenues
  $ 4,844     $ 38,372  
Rental expenses
    (2,331 )     (13,013 )
Real estate taxes
    (180 )     (5,108 )
Depreciation on real estate investments
    (943 )     (7,123 )
Interest expense (1)
    (2,076 )     (10,740 )
Income taxes from taxable REIT subsidiary sales
    (4,964 )     (361 )
Debt extinguishment costs related to dispositions
    (5,058 )     (908 )
Gains on disposition of taxable REIT subsidiary real estate investments, net
    13,766       12,696  
Gains on dispositions of REIT real estate investments, net
    26,154       49,800  
 
           
Earnings from discontinued apartment communities
  $ 29,212     $ 63,615  
 
           


(1)   The portion of interest expense included in discontinued operations that is allocated to properties based on the company’s leverage ratio was $1.3 million and $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

     Assets held for sale as of March 31, 2005, represented gross real estate of $188.8 million and $137.0 million with no related mortgages payable at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. Additionally, of our investment in real estate at December 31, 2004, we disposed of $279.9 million of real estate and paid off related mortgages of $71.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(4) Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities

Real Estate Joint Ventures

     We have investments in entities that we account for using the equity method. At March 31, 2005, the investment balance consisted of $70.5 million in our joint ventures and $28.8 million in Ameriton joint ventures. At December 31, 2004, the investment balance consisted of $74.1 million in our joint ventures and $37.4 million in Ameriton joint ventures.

     Combined summary balance sheet data for our investments in unconsolidated entities presented on a stand-alone basis follows (in thousands):

                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2005     2004  
Assets:
               
Real estate
  $ 1,091,456     $ 1,115,563  
Other assets
    28,471       52,394  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,119,927     $ 1,167,957  
 
           
Liabilities and owners’ equity:
               
Inter-company debt payable to Operating Trust
  $ 4,694     $ 4,124  
Mortgages payable
    736,489       777,924  
Other liabilities
    45,193       24,254  
 
           
Total liabilities
    786,376       806,302  
 
           
Owners’ equity
    333,551       361,655  
 
           
Total liabilities and owners’ equity
  $ 1,119,927     $ 1,167,957  
 
           

     Selected summary results of operations for our unconsolidated investees presented on a stand-alone basis follows (in thousands):

                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Operating Trust Joint Ventures(1)
               
Revenues
  $ 33,289     $ 35,412  
Net Earnings
    15,488       9,182  
Ameriton Joint Ventures(1)
               
Revenues
  $ 1,089     $ 1,623  
Net Earnings
    7,118       (257 )
Total
               
Revenues
  $ 34,378     $ 37,035  
 
           
Net Earnings
  $ 22,606     $ 8,925  
 
           


(1)   Includes $24.8 million and $8.0 million of gains associated with the disposition of Operating Trust and Ameriton joint ventures during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

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(5) Mezzanine Notes Receivable

     During the first quarter of 2005, we entered into four mezzanine note agreements as a lender to third parties. As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had a total of $49.0 million and $8.7 million in mezzanine notes receivable, respectively and a commitment to fund an additional $20.0 million on existing agreements. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we recognized a total of $0.9 million in interest income associated with mezzanine notes receivable. There was no comparable interest income for the same period in 2004.

(6) Borrowings

Unsecured Credit Facilities

     The following table summarizes our revolving credit facility borrowings under our line of credit (in thousands, except for percentages):

                 
    As of and for the     As of and for the  
    Three Months     Year Ended  
    Ended     December 31,  
    March 31, 2005     2004  
Total unsecured revolving credit facility
  $ 600,000     $ 600,000  
Borrowings outstanding at end of period
    141,000       19,000  
Outstanding letters of credit under this facility
    13,983       13,983  
Weighted average daily borrowings
    57,178       81,317  
Maximum borrowings outstanding during the period
    141,000       375,000  
Weighted average daily nominal interest rate
    2.97 %     1.58 %
Weighted average daily effective interest rate
    3.06 %     2.62 %

     We also have a short-term unsecured borrowing agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, which provides for maximum borrowings of $100 million. The borrowings under the agreement bear interest at an overnight rate agreed to at the time of borrowing and ranged from 2.75% to 3.10% during 2005. There were $72.8 million borrowings outstanding under the agreement at March 31, 2005 and no borrowings outstanding under this agreement at December 31, 2004.

Long-Term Unsecured Debt

     A summary of our Long-Term Unsecured Debt outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

                                         
            Effective             Balance at     Average  
    Coupon     Interest     Balance at     December 31,     Remaining  
Type of Debt   Rate(1)     Rate(2)     March 31, 2005     2004     Life (Years)  
Long-term unsecured senior notes
    6.20 %     6.38 %   $ 2,000,780     $ 2,019,607       5.1  
Unsecured tax-exempt bonds
    2.43 %     2.70 %     78,236       79,525       18.4  
 
                             
Total/average
    6.06 %     6.24 %   $ 2,079,016     $ 2,099,132       5.6  
 
                             


(1)   Represents a fixed rate for the long-term unsecured notes and a variable rate for the unsecured tax-exempt bonds.
 
(2)   Includes the effect of fair value hedges, loan cost amortization and other ongoing fees and expenses, where applicable.

     The $2.1 billion of Long-Term Unsecured Debt generally has semi-annual interest payments and either amortizing annual principal payments or balloon payments due at maturity. The unsecured tax-exempt bonds require semi-annual payments and are due upon maturity with $22.0 million maturing in 2008 and $56.2 million maturing in 2029. The notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, and the unsecured tax-exempt bonds are redeemable at our option upon sale of the related property. The redemption price is generally equal to the sum of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued interest through the redemption date plus a standard make-whole premium, if any.

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Mortgages payable

     Our mortgages payable generally feature either monthly interest and principal payments or monthly interest-only payments with balloon payments due at maturity. A summary of mortgages payable follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

                         
    Outstanding Balance at (1)        
                    Effective  
                    Interest  
    March 31, 2005     December 31, 2004     Rate(2)  
Secured floating rate debt:
                       
Tax-exempt debt
  $ 508,517     $ 508,923       2.3 %
Construction loans
          40,868        
Conventional mortgages
    21,705       21,705       3.4 %
 
                 
Total Floating
    530,222       571,496       2.3 %
Secured fixed rate debt:
                       
Conventional mortgages
    1,227,208       1,439,558       6.3 %
Other secured debt
    20,188       20,451       4.9 %
 
                 
Total Fixed
    1,247,396       1,460,009       6.3 %
 
                       
 
                 
Total debt outstanding at end of period
  $ 1,777,618     $ 2,031,505       5.1 %
 
                 


(1)   Includes a net fair market value adjustment recorded in connection with the Smith Merger of $43.4 million and $48.4 million at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. This amount is amortized into interest expense over the life of the underlying debt.
 
(2)   Includes the effect of fair value hedges, credit enhancement fees, the amortization of fair market value purchase adjustment, and other related costs, where applicable.

     The change in mortgages payable during the three months ended March 31, 2005 consisted of the following (in thousands):

         
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $ 2,031,505  
Regularly scheduled principal amortization
    (2,828 )
Prepayments, final maturities and other(1)
    (251,714 )
Proceeds from mortgage notes payable
    655  
 
     
Balance at March 31, 2005
  $ 1,777,618  
 
     


(1)   We incurred $23.0 million of debt extinguishment in connection with these prepayments.

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Other

     The book value of total assets pledged as collateral for mortgage loans and other obligations at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 is $3.7 billion and $3.8 billion, respectively. Our debt instruments generally contain covenants common to the type of facility or borrowing, including financial covenants establishing minimum debt service coverage ratios and maximum leverage ratios. We were in compliance with all financial covenants pertaining to our debt instruments during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

     For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the total interest paid on all outstanding debt was $84.6 and $73.8 million, respectively. We capitalize interest incurred during the construction period as part of the cost of apartment communities under development. Interest capitalized during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was $8.2 and $5.9 million, respectively.

(7) Distributions to Unitholders

     The following table summarizes the quarterly cash distributions paid per unit on Common and Preferred Units during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and the annualized distribution we expect to pay for 2005:

                 
    Quarterly     Annualized  
    Cash     Cash  
    Distributions     Distributions  
    Per Unit     Per Unit  
Common Units and A-1 Units
  $ 0.4325     $ 1.73  
Series E Preferred Units(1)
    0.1977       0.1977  
Series G Preferred Units(2)
    0.3714       0.3714  
Series I Perpetual Preferred Units(3)
    1,915       7,660  


(1)   The remaining 200 Series E Preferred Units were redeemed in February 2005.
 
(2)   The remaining 600 Series G Preferred Units were redeemed in March 2005.
 
(3)   Series I Preferred Units have a par value of $100,000 per unit.

(8) Segment Data

     We define our garden communities and high-rise properties each as individual operating segments. We have determined that each of our garden communities and each of our high-rise properties have similar economic characteristics and also meet the other GAAP criteria, which permit the garden communities and high-rise properties to be aggregated into two reportable segments. Additionally, we have defined the activity from Ameriton as an individual operating segment as its primary focus is the opportunistic acquisition, development and eventual disposition of real estate with a short term investment horizon. NOI is defined as rental revenues less rental expenses and real estate taxes. We rely on NOI for purposes of making decisions about resource allocations and assessing segment performance. We also believe NOI is a valuable means of comparing year-to-year property performance.

     Following are reconciliations, which exclude the amounts classified as discontinued operations, of each reportable segment’s (i) revenues to consolidated revenues; (ii) NOI to consolidated earnings from operations; and (iii) assets to consolidated assets, for the periods indicated (in thousands):

                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Reportable apartment communities segment revenues:
               
Same-Store:
               
Garden communities
  $ 119,968     $ 117,360  
High-rise properties
    73,981       71,496  
Non Same-Store:
               
Garden communities
    17,563       6,246  
High-rise properties
    11,815       1,963  
Ameriton(1)
    6,114       2,794  
Other non-reportable operating segment revenues
    570       664  
 
           
Total segment and consolidated rental revenues
  $ 230,011     $ 200,523  
 
           

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    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Reportable apartment communities segment NOI:
               
Same-Store:
               
Garden communities
  $ 78,381     $ 77,405  
High-rise properties
    45,039       45,757  
Non Same-Store:
               
Garden communities
    10,666       3,703  
High-rise properties
    7,428       1,302  
Ameriton(1)
    2,789       1,303  
Other non-reportable operating segment NOI
    458       530  
 
           
Total segment NOI
    144,761       130,000  
 
           
Reconciling items:
               
Other income
    5,127       3,697  
Depreciation on real estate investments
    (56,031 )     (46,648 )
Interest expense
    (49,275 )     (39,432 )
General and administrative expenses
    (14,289 )     (12,433 )
Other expenses
    (20,785 )     (975 )
 
           
Consolidated earnings from operations
  $ 9,508     $ 34,209  
 
           


(1)   While rental revenue and NOI are the primary measures we use to evaluate the performance of our assets, management also utilizes gains from the disposition of real estate when evaluating the performance of Ameriton as its primary focus is the opportunistic acquisition, development and eventual disposition of real estate with a short term investment horizon. During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, pre-tax gains from the disposition of Ameriton real estate were $13.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Additionally, Ameriton had gains of $7.9 million and $3.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively from the sale of unconsolidated joint venture assets. These gains are classified within income from unconsolidated entities. Ameriton assets are excluded from our Same-Store population as they are acquired or developed to achieve short-term opportunistic gains, and therefore, the average holding period is typically much shorter than the holding period of assets operated by the REIT.

     Total capital expenditures for garden communities included in continuing operations were $6.7 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Total capital expenditures for high-rise properties included in continuing operations were $9.4 million and $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Total capital expenditures for Ameriton properties included in continuing operations were $163,000 and $67,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

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    March 31,     December 31,  
    2005     2004  
Reportable operating communities segment assets:
               
Same-Store:
               
Garden communities
  $ 3,347,657     $ 3,366,887  
High-rise properties
    2,584,422       2,595,063  
Non Same-Store:
               
Garden communities
    1,151,259       1,011,049  
High-rise properties
    766,296       834,505  
Ameriton
    376,923       440,468  
Other non-reportable operating segment assets
    78,170       75,281  
 
           
Total segment assets
    8,304,727       8,323,253  
Real estate held for sale
    185,810       134,243  
 
           
Total segment assets
    8,490,537       8,457,496  
 
           
Reconciling items:
               
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated entities
    99,300       111,481  
Cash and cash equivalents
    7,043       203,255  
Restricted cash in tax-deferred exchange escrow
    68,901       120,095  
Other assets
    235,230       173,717  
 
           
Consolidated total assets
  $ 8,901,011     $ 9,066,044  
 
           

(9) Litigation and Contingencies

     During 2004, we incurred estimated losses associated with multiple hurricanes in Florida. As a result of this damage, we recorded a loss contingency net of anticipated recoveries for both wholly owned and unconsolidated apartment communities. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we increased the reserve for our unconsolidated apartment communities resulting in an additional charge of $0.7 million. These estimates represent management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable costs and are based on the most current information available from our insurance adjustors.

     During December 2004, a lawsuit was filed against us that alleges various violations of the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act at 112 properties currently or formerly owned by the company. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief, in the form of retrofitting apartments and public accommodations to comply with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, unspecified monetary damages for the diversion of the plaintiffs’ resources to address fair housing violations, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. We are in the process of evaluating the claims asserted in this litigation. Due to the preliminary nature of the litigation, it is not possible to predict or determine the outcome of the legal proceeding, nor is it reasonably possible to estimate the amount of loss, if any, that would be associated with an adverse decision.

     We are a party to various other claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that the results of any such claims or litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.

(10) Derivatives and Hedging Activities

     We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and will occasionally utilize interest rate swaps and interest rate caps as hedges with the objective of lowering our overall borrowing costs. These derivatives are designated as either cash flow or fair value hedges. We do not use these derivatives for trading or other speculative purposes. Further, as a matter of policy, we only enter into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors. When viewed in conjunction with the underlying and offsetting exposure that the derivatives are designed to hedge, we have not, nor do we expect to sustain a material loss from the use of these hedging instruments.

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     We formally assess, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether each derivative is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. We measure hedge effectiveness by comparing the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the derivative instrument with the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. We assess effectiveness of purchased interest rate caps based on overall changes in the fair value of the caps. If a derivative ceases to be a highly effective hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively.

     To determine the fair values of derivative and other financial instruments, we use a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market value conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date. These methods and assumptions include standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, replacement cost and termination cost. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and therefore, are not necessarily indicative of the actual amounts that we could realize upon disposition.

     During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 we recorded an increase/(decrease) to interest expense of $(36,000) and $23,000, respectively, for hedge ineffectiveness caused by a difference between the interest rate index on a portion of our outstanding variable rate debt and the underlying index of the associated interest rate swap. We pursue hedging strategies that we expect will result in the lowest overall borrowing costs and least degree of earnings volatility possible under the new accounting standards.

(11) Subsequent Events

     In April 2005, the Operating Trust filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 to register an additional $300 million (for a total of $1 billion) in unsecured debt securities. This registration statement was declared effective in May 2005.

     In April 2005, we filed a registration statement on Form S-3 registering 1,120,806 Common Units to be issued upon redemption of certain A-1 Common Units. This registration statement was declared effective in May 2005.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Trustee and Unitholders
Archstone-Smith Operating Trust:

     We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Archstone-Smith Operating Trust and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2005, and the related condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the condensed consolidated statement of unitholders’ equity, other common unitholders’ interest and comprehensive income/(loss) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. These condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Archstone-Smith Operating Trust’s management.

     We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

     Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

     We have previously audited, in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Archstone-Smith Operating Trust as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, unitholders’ equity, other common unitholders’ interest and comprehensive income/(loss), and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 28, 2005, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Denver, Colorado
May 3, 2005

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     The following information should be read in conjunction with Archstone-Smith Operating Trust’s 2004 Form 10-K as well as the financial statements and notes included in Item 1 of this report.

Forward-Looking Statements

     Certain statements in this Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Information concerning expected investment balances, expected funding sources, planned investments, forecasted dates and revenue and expense growth assumptions are examples of forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, forecasted or implied in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

     Our operating results depend primarily on income from apartment communities, which is substantially influenced by supply and demand for apartment units, operating expense levels, property level operations and the pace and price at which we can develop, acquire or dispose of apartment communities. Capital and credit market conditions, which affect our cost of capital, also influence operating results. See Archstone-Smith Operating Trust’s 2004 Form 10-K “Item 1. Business” for a more complete discussion of risk factors that could impact our future financial performance.

The Company

     We are engaged primarily in the operation, development, redevelopment, acquisition, management and long-term ownership of apartment communities throughout the United States. Archstone-Smith is structured as an UPREIT, with all property ownership and business operations conducted through the Operating Trust and our subsidiaries and affiliates. Archstone-Smith is our sole trustee and owns 89.2% of our Common Units as of March 31, 2005.

     Results of Operations

Executive Summary

     We produced diluted net earnings per unit of $0.32 for the quarter ending March 31, 2005, compared with $0.49 per unit for the same period in 2004. Our earnings this quarter are lower than one year ago principally due to reduced gains from the sale of assets. Our core business continues to improve, with Same-Store revenue growth accelerating for each of the last four quarters.

     Our Same-Store revenues increased 2.7% in the first quarter of 2005, representing the third consecutive quarter we have produced positive quarterly same-store revenue growth in both the high-rise and garden divisions. The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and Southern California, which collectively represent 59% of our portfolio, produced first quarter Same-Store revenue growth of 3.5% and 2.9%, respectively. First quarter Same-Store operating expenses increased 7.3% from last year due to the one-time impact of a ground-lease accrual true-up in the first quarter of 2004, as well as higher real estate taxes and weather-related costs resulting from the severe winter in Washington, D.C., New York and Boston. Our Same-Store net operating income (rental revenues less rental expenses and real estate taxes) is up 0.2% in the first quarter of 2005 compared to 2004.

     We repurchased 1.2 million common units at an average price of $34.23 per unit during the first quarter of 2005, representing a total investment of $41.5 million. We have approximately $147.1 million remaining on our unit repurchase authorization as of March 31, 2005 and we continue to repurchase additional units based on market conditions.

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     First quarter 2005 results include a one-time gain of $23.5 million, or $0.105 per unit, resulting from the positive impact of selling our interest in Rent.com to eBay in February 2005. This gain is partially offset by $23.0 million, or $0.10 per unit for EPS, of prepayment penalties associated with the early repayment of secured debt, $5.1 million of which related to an asset disposition. We also incurred approximately $1.5 million in legal fees associated with cost recovery litigation against insurance providers, and approximately $0.7 million of additional hurricane costs from our joint venture properties.

     In conjunction with our capital recycling strategy, rental revenues and rental expenses, including real estate taxes, will fluctuate based upon the timing and volume of dispositions, acquisitions and development lease-ups. Accordingly, our results are not only driven by the performance of our operating portfolio, but also by gains/losses from the disposition of real estate, the corresponding loss of ongoing income from assets sold, and increased income generated from acquisitions and new developments. These factors all contribute to the overall financial performance of the company.

     Basic net earnings attributable to Common Units decreased $37.4 million, or 34.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This decrease is primarily attributable to:

  •   A $22.6 million decrease in gains from the sale of operating communities, which includes gains from the sale of assets by Ameriton for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004;
 
  •   A $23.0 million expense for early extinguishment of debt related to the payoff of $208.4 million of mortgages in the latter part of the first quarter of 2005, $5.1 million of which related to an asset disposition. The elimination of these mortgages will reduce future interest expense;
 
  •   The loss of rental revenues and a corresponding decrease in rental expenses due to $279.9 million and $1.8 billion in total REIT and Ameriton dispositions in the first three months of 2005 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, respectively;
 
  •   A 7.3% increase in Same-Store expenses during the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004 primarily due to the one-time impact of a ground-lease accrual true-up in the first quarter of 2004 as well as higher real estate taxes and extraordinary weather-related cost resulting from the severe winter in Washington DC, New York and Boston (our Same-Store population excludes Ameriton properties, as they are acquired or developed to achieve short-term opportunistic gains, and therefore, the average holding period is typically much shorter than the holding period of assets operated by the REIT); and,
 
  •   Higher interest expense related to a $300 million issuance of long-term debt during August of 2004.

These decreases were partially offset by:

  •   Increased revenues partially offset by a corresponding increase in operating expenses associated with $151.3 million and $1.1 billion in REIT and Ameriton operating asset acquisitions in the first three months of 2005 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, respectively;
 
  •   Increased income from the continued lease-up of new development projects;
 
  •   A 2.7% increase in Same-Store revenues during the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004 due in part to a 2.2% increase in rental rates per unit for the combined garden and high-rise portfolios;
 
  •   A $5.8 million increase in income from unconsolidated entities due to higher gains on the disposition of joint venture properties during the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004;
 
  •   A $23.5 million gain on the sale of our Rent.com investment to eBay during the first quarter of 2005, compared to a $10.5 million gain on the sale of marketable equity securities during the same period in 2004; and,
 
  •   A $2.2 million reduction in Preferred Unit distributions due to the redemption of Series D Preferred Units in August 2004, the conversion of Series K Preferred Units in September 2004 and the early conversion of Series L Preferred Units in December 2004. These conversions and the redemption also eliminated the impact of the related Preferred Unit distributions on our fixed charge coverage ratio.

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Apartment Community Operations

     We utilize NOI as the primary measure to evaluate the performance of our operating communities. NOI is defined as rental revenues less rental expenses and real estate taxes for each of our operating properties. We rely on NOI for purposes of making decisions about resource allocations and assessing segment performance. We also believe NOI is a valuable means of comparing period-to-period property performance. The following is a reconciliation of NOI to earnings from operations (in thousands):

                 
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Net operating income
  $ 144,761     $ 130,000  
Other income
    5,127       3,697  
Depreciation of real estate investments
    (56,031 )     (46,648 )
Interest expense
    (49,275 )     (39,432 )
General and administrative expenses
    (14,289 )     (12,433 )
Other expense
    (20,785 )     (975 )
 
           
Earnings from operations
  $ 9,508     $ 34,209  
 
           

     At March 31, 2005, investments in operating apartment communities comprised over 99% of our total real estate portfolio, based on NOI. The following table summarizes the performance of our operating portfolio (in thousands, except for percentages):

                         
    Three months ended March 31,  
    2005     2004     Variance  
Rental revenues:
                       
Garden communities
  $ 137,531     $ 123,606     $ 13,925  
High-rise properties
    85,796       73,459       12,337  
Ameriton
    6,114       2,794       3,320  
Non-multifamily
    570       664       (94 )
 
     
Total revenues
    230,011       200,523       29,488  
 
     
 
Operating expenses (rental expenses and real estate taxes):
                       
Garden communities
    48,484       42,498       5,986  
High-rise properties
    33,329       26,400       6,929  
Ameriton
    3,325       1,491       1,834  
Non-multifamily
    112       134       (22 )
 
     
Total operating expenses
    85,250       70,523       14,727  
 
     
 
Net operating income:
                       
Garden communities
    89,047       81,108       7,939  
High-rise properties
    52,467       47,059       5,408  
Ameriton
    2,789       1,303       1,486  
Non-multifamily
    458       530       (72 )
 
     
Total net operating income
    144,761       130,000       14,761  
 
     
 
NOI classified as discontinued operations
    2,333       20,251       (17,918 )
 
     
 
NOI including discontinued operations
  $ 147,094     $ 150,251     $ (3,157 )
 
     
 
Margin (NOI/rental revenues):
                       
Garden communities
    64.8 %     65.6 %        
High-rise properties
    61.2 %     64.1 %        
 
Average occupancy during period (1):
                       
Garden communities
    94.3 %     95.4 %        
High-rise properties
    94.2 %     95.1 %        

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(1)   Does not include occupancy at Ameriton properties.

     The following table reflects revenue, expense and NOI growth/(decline) for Same-Store communities that were fully operating during each respective comparison period:

                         
    Same-Store     Same-Store        
    Revenue     Expense     Same-Store  
    Growth/(Decline)     Growth/(Decline)     NOI Growth/(Decline)  
Q1 2005 vs. Q1 2004
                       
Garden
    2.2 %     4.1 %     1.3 %
High-Rise
    3.5 %     12.4 %     (1.6 %)
Total
    2.7 %     7.3 %     0.2 %

Quarter-to-date NOI Analysis

     NOI increased by $14.8 million, or 11.4%, during the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. Of this increase, $7.9 million was produced by our garden communities, $5.4 million by our high-rise portfolio and $1.5 million by Ameriton.

     The $7.9 million increase in garden NOI during the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004 was primarily attributable to the acquisition of seven garden communities subsequent to March 31, 2004 for a total of $508.2 million and the ongoing lease-up and stabilization of development communities since March 31, 2004, which significantly increased both rental revenues and rental expenses. Additionally, Same-Store revenue growth increased by 2.2% compared to prior year. This increase was partially offset by a 4.1% increase in Same-Store operating expenses primarily due to increases in utilities associated with a severe winter in the Northeast and site and regional personnel costs.

     The $5.4 million increase in high-rise NOI during the first quarter of 2005 compared to 2004 was primarily attributable to the acquisition of one high-rise property in the New York area and one in the Washington D.C. metropolitan market subsequent to March 31, 2004 for a total of $183.5 million since March 31, 2004, which significantly increased both rental revenues and rental expenses. Additionally, Same-Store revenues increased by 3.5% compared to prior year. This increase was partially offset by a 12.4% increase in Same-Store operating expenses primarily attributable to higher utilities associated with a severe winter in the Northeast, real estate taxes and the benefit of a ground-lease accrual true-up in the first quarter of 2004.

     The $1.5 million increase in Ameriton NOI during the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004 was primarily attributable to three more stabilized properties in the first quarter of 2005 compared to 2004 and the ongoing lease-up and stabilization of Ameriton developments since March 31, 2005.

     NOI for our entire portfolio, including properties classified within discontinued operations, decreased by $3.2 million, or 2.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This net decrease in NOI was primarily attributable to:

  •   The loss of NOI from the disposition of $279.9 million and $1.8 billion in operating assets, including Ameriton, for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and the twelve months ended December 31 2004, respectively;
 
  •   An increase in Same-Store operating expenses of 7.3% primarily due to the one-time impact of a ground-lease accrual true-up in the first quarter of 2004, as well as higher real estate taxes and extraordinary weather-related costs resulting from the severe winter in Washington, D.C., New York and Boston.

     This decrease was partially offset by increased NOI from the acquisitions, lease-ups and redevelopments described previously.

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Other Income

     Other income increased $1.4 million, or 38.7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The increase is due to $1.4 million of pre-tax gains from the sale of land and $1.3 million higher interest income on notes receivable during 2005. The increases are offset by $0.7 million lower insurance recoveries in the first quarter of 2005 compared to 2004 and the benefit of $0.6 million related to the sale of CES in the first quarter of 2004.

Depreciation Expense

     Depreciation expense increased $9.4 million, or 20.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This increase is primarily due to a greater number of operating assets classified within discontinued operations during 2004, resulting in a $6.2 million higher depreciation allocation to discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2004 compared to the first quarter of 2005.

     Including depreciation expense on properties classified within discontinued operations, depreciation expense increased $3.2 million (comprised of a $9.4 million increase from continuing operations offset by a $6.2 million decrease from discontinued operations), or 6.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This increase is principally attributable to a higher average balance of short lived capital items and a higher average real estate balance being depreciated during the first quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004.

Interest Expense

     Interest expense increased $9.8 million, or 25.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This increase is primarily due to a greater number of operating assets classified within discontinued operations during 2004, resulting in $8.7 million higher interest allocated to discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2004 compared to the first quarter of 2005.

     Including interest expense on properties reflected in discontinued operations, interest expense increased $1.2 million (comprised of a $9.8 million increase from continuing operations offset by a $8.7 million decrease from discontinued operations), or 2.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This increase is primarily due to increased weighted average long-term debt outstanding during the first quarter of 2005 as compared with 2004, consistent with the additional $300 million of long-term debt that was issued in August of 2004; partially offset by a lower average line of credit balance in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004.

General and Administrative Expenses

     The $1.9 million, or 14.9%, increase in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004 is primarily due to higher legal fees, salaries and benefits in the first quarter of 2005.

Other Expenses

     The $19.8 million increase in other expense for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004 is primarily due to a $17.9 million expense for early extinguishment of debt related to the payoff of $136.5 million of mortgages on currently owned properties during the first quarter of 2005. Additionally, we incurred $1.5 million in legal fees associated with cost-recovery litigation against our insurance carriers.

Income from Unconsolidated Entities

     Income from unconsolidated entities increased $5.8 million, or 110.7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, primarily due to increased gains from the sale of joint venture operating communities. Gains were partially offset by an additional charge of $0.7 million for hurricane damages to unconsolidated Florida communities.

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Other Non-Operating Income

     Other non-operating income increased by $13.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004 primarily due to the recognition of a $23.5 million gain from the sale of our Rent.com investment to eBay as compared to $10.5 million of gains from the sale of marketable equity securities in the first quarters of 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Preferred Unit Distributions

     Preferred Unit distributions decreased by $2.7 million, or 61.8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This decrease was primarily due to the redemption of our Series D Preferred Units in August 2004, the conversion of Series K Preferred Units into Common Units in September 2004 and the early conversion of Series L Preferred Units into Common Units in December 2004. The decrease in Preferred Unit distributions due to conversions is offset by an increase in Common Unit distributions.

Discontinued Operations

     The results of operations for properties sold during the period or designated as held-for-sale at the end of the period are required to be classified as discontinued operations. The property specific components of net earnings that are classified as discontinued operations include rental revenues, rental expenses, real estate taxes, depreciation expense, income taxes, debt extinguishment expense and interest expense (actual interest expense for encumbered properties and a pro-rata allocation of interest expense for any unencumbered property up to our weighted average leverage ratio), as well as the net gain or loss on the disposition of properties.

     Consistent with our capital recycling program, we have five operating apartment communities, representing 1,549 units (unaudited), classified as held for sale under the provisions of SFAS No. 144, at March 31, 2005. Accordingly, we have classified the operating earnings from these five properties within discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we sold five Operating Trust and Ameriton operating communities. The operating results of these five communities and the related gain/loss on sale are also included in discontinued operations for 2005 and 2004. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, we sold 30 Operating Trust and Ameriton operating communities. The operating results of these 30 communities and the related gain/loss on the sale are also included in discontinued operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

The following is a summary of net earnings from discontinued operations (in thousands):

                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Rental revenues
  $ 4,844     $ 38,372  
Rental expenses
    (2,331 )     (13,013 )
Real estate taxes
    (180 )     (5,108 )
Depreciation on real estate investments
    (943 )     (7,123 )
Interest expense (1)
    (2,076 )     (10,740 )
Income taxes from taxable REIT subsidiary sales
    (4,964 )     (361 )
Debt extinguishment costs related to dispositions
    (5,058 )     (908 )
Gains on disposition of taxable REIT subsidiary real estate investments, net
    13,766       12,696  
Gains on dispositions of REIT real estate investments, net
    26,154       49,800  
 
           
Earnings from discontinued apartment communities
  $ 29,212     $ 63,615  
 
           


(1)   The portion of interest expense included in discontinued operations that is allocated to properties based on the company’s leverage ratio was $1.3 million and $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

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     Gains from the disposition of REIT assets are the result of our capital recycling strategy, which redeploys capital from non-core assets to more desirable locations within our core markets. Gains or losses associated with REIT dispositions can vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter given overall real estate market conditions.

     Our gains from taxable REIT subsidiaries were from Ameriton, which is a wholly owned taxable REIT subsidiary that engages in the opportunistic acquisition, development and eventual disposition of real estate with a short-term investment horizon. While Ameriton has established a consistent track record of producing significant gains, which contribute to our overall net earnings, these gains or losses can fluctuate significantly on a quarter-to-quarter basis depending on the timing of disposition closings.

     Assets held for sale as of March 31, 2005, represented gross real estate of $188.8 million and $137.0 million with no related mortgages payable at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. Additionally, of our investment in real estate at December 31, 2004, we disposed of $279.9 million of real estate and paid off related mortgages of $71.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     We are committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and preserving our financial flexibility, which we believe enhances our ability to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities as they become available. As a result of the significant cash flow generated by our operations, current cash positions, the available capacity under our unsecured credit facilities, gains from the disposition of real estate and ready access to the capital markets by issuing securities under our existing shelf registrations, we believe our liquidity and financial condition are sufficient to meet all of our reasonably anticipated cash flow needs during 2005.

Operating Activities

     Net cash flow provided by operating activities decreased $37.0 million, or 67.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in net operating income associated with $279.9 million and $1.8 billion in dispositions in the three months ended March 31, 2005 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, respectively. See Results of Operations for a more complete discussion of the factors impacting our operating performance.

Investing and Financing Activities

     Net cash flows provided by investing activities increased by $19.5 million, or 169.7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, primarily due to $230 million more cash received from disposition activity in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, as well as a one-time gain of $23.5 million resulting from the positive impact of selling our interest in Rent.com to eBay in February 2005. The increase is partially offset by $107.8 million more invested in acquisitions and developments, as well as lower proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities during the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004. Additionally, we used $63.2 million to fund mezzanine and other loans extended to third parties during the first quarter of 2005. The disposition, acquisition and development amounts above exclude transactions funded by tax-deferred exchange proceeds.

     Net cash flows used in financing activities increased by $179.2 million, or 271.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, due to $222.1 million more cash used to repay mortgage debt and $29.1 million more used to repurchase common units and preferred units during the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. This increase was partially offset by $94.5 million in higher proceeds from the line of credit during the first quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004.

     Significant non-cash investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 consisted of the following:

  •   Issued $41.7 and $10.8 million of A-1 Common Units as partial consideration for acquired properties during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively;
 
  •   Issued $4.5 million of Common Units as partial consideration for real estate during the first quarter of 2004;
 
  •   Redeemed $1.7 million and $13.1 million A-1 Common Units for A-2 Common Units during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively; and,
 
  •   Assumed mortgage debt of $74.9 million during the first quarter of 2004.

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Scheduled Debt Maturities and Interest Payment Requirements

     We have structured the repayments of our long-term debt to create a relatively level principal maturity schedule and to avoid significant repayment obligations in any year which would impact our financial flexibility. We have $247.0 million in scheduled maturities during 2005, and we have $285.0 million and $540.0 million of long-term debt maturing during 2006 and 2007, respectively.

     At May 2, 2005, we had $505.0 million of liquidity, including cash, restricted cash in tax-deferred escrows and capacity on our unsecured credit facilities. Our unsecured credit facilities, Long-Term Unsecured Debt and mortgages payable had effective average interest rates of 3.04%, 6.24% and 5.11%, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2005. These rates give effect to the impact of interest rate swaps and caps, as applicable.

     We were in compliance with all financial covenants pertaining to our debt instruments during the period ended March 31, 2005.

Unitholder Distribution Requirements

     Based on anticipated distribution levels for 2005 and the number of units outstanding as of March 31, 2005, we anticipate that we will pay distributions of $390.5 million in the aggregate during 2005, which includes $0.3 million of distributions for the remaining Series E Preferred Units and remaining Series G Preferred Units that were redeemed during the first quarter of 2005. This amount represents distributions on our Common Units and all of our Preferred Units.

Planned Investments

     Following is a summary of planned investments as of March 31, 2005, including amounts for Ameriton (dollar amounts in thousands). The amounts labeled “Discretionary” represent future investments that we plan to make, although there is not a contractual commitment to do so. The amounts labeled “Committed” represent the approximate amount that we are contractually committed to fund for communities under construction in accordance with construction contracts with general contractors.

                         
            Planned Investments  
    Units     Discretionary     Committed  
Communities under redevelopment
    623     $ 4,677     $ 26,235  
Communities under construction
    4,117             409,518  
Communities In Planning and owned
    3,617       596,065        
Communities In Planning and Under Control
    253       25,450        
 
                 
Total
    8,610     $ 626,192     $ 435,753  
 
                 

     In addition to the planned investments noted above, we expect to make additional investments relating to planned expenditures on recently acquired communities as well as recurring expenditures to improve and maintain our established operating communities.

     We are under agreement with various property-owning partnerships affiliated with Oakwood Worldwide, the largest global provider of corporate housing, to acquire 37 apartment communities for a purchase price of approximately $1.6 billion. The closing may occur in several stages, which are expected to close during 2005, subject to completion of our due diligence review and customary closing conditions.

     We anticipate completion of most of the communities that are currently under construction and the planned operating community improvements during 2005 and 2006. We expect to start construction on approximately $300-$400 million, based on Total Expected Investment, of new development communities in 2005. We expect to fund the costs of these development projects over a two-to-three year period following the date construction commences. No assurances can be given that communities we do not currently own will be acquired or that planned developments will actually occur. In addition, actual costs incurred could be greater or less than our current estimates.

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Funding Sources

     We anticipate financing our planned investment and operating needs, other than the Oakwood transaction, primarily with cash flow from operating activities, disposition proceeds from our capital redeployment program and borrowings under our unsecured credit facilities, prior to arranging long-term financing. We plan to finance the Oakwood transaction with assumed debt, cash, issuance of unsecured debt, proceeds from asset sales and issuance of units of the Operating Trust. We anticipate that net cash flow from operating activities and gains on dispositions during 2005 will be sufficient to fund anticipated distribution requirements and debt principal amortization payments. To fund planned investment activities, we had $438.0 million in available capacity on our unsecured credit facilities, no cash in tax-deferred exchange escrow and $67.0 million of cash on hand at May 2, 2005.

     In April 2005, the Operating Trust filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 to register an additional $300 million (for a total of $1 billion) in unsecured debt securities. This registration statement was declared effective in May 2005. Collectively, Archstone-Smith and the Operating Trust have $1.2 billion available in shelf registration securities. In April 2005, we filed a registration statement on Form S-3 registering 1,120,806 Common Units to be issued upon redemption of certain A-1 Common Units. This registration statement was declared effective in May 2005.

Other Contingencies and Hedging Activities

     During 2004, we incurred estimated losses associated with multiple hurricanes in Florida. As a result of this damage, we recorded a loss contingency net of anticipated recoveries for both wholly owned and unconsolidated apartment communities. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we increased the reserve for our unconsolidated apartment communities resulting in an additional charge of $0.7 million. These reserves represent management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable costs and are based on the most current information available from our insurance adjustors.

     During December 2004, a lawsuit was filed against us that alleges various violations of the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act at 112 properties currently or formerly owned by the company. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief, in the form of retrofitting apartments and public accommodations to comply with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act; unspecified monetary damages for the diversion of the plaintiffs’ resources to address fair housing violations, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. We are in the process of evaluating the claims asserted in this litigation. Due to the preliminary nature of the litigation, it is not possible to predict or determine the outcome of the legal proceeding, nor is it reasonably possible to estimate the amount of loss, if any, that would be associated with an adverse decision.

     We are a party to various other claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that the results of any such claims or litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

     We define critical accounting policies as those accounting policies that require our management to exercise their most difficult, subjective and complex judgments. Our management has discussed the development and selection of all of these critical accounting policies with our audit committee, and the audit committee has reviewed the disclosure relating to these policies. Our critical accounting policies relate principally to the following key areas:

Internal Cost Capitalization

     We have an investment organization that is responsible for development and redevelopment of apartment communities. Consistent with GAAP, all direct and certain indirect costs, including interest and real estate taxes, incurred during development and redevelopment activities are capitalized. Interest is capitalized on real estate assets that require a period of time to get them ready for their intended use. The amount of interest capitalized is based upon the average amount of accumulated development expenditures during the reporting period. Included in capitalized costs are management’s estimates of the direct and incremental personnel costs and indirect project costs associated with our development and redevelopment activities. Indirect project costs consist primarily of personnel costs associated with construction administration and development accounting, legal fees, and various office costs that clearly relate to projects under development. Because the estimation of capitalizable internal costs requires management’s judgment, we believe internal cost capitalization is a “critical accounting estimate.”

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Valuation of Real Estate

     Long-lived assets to be held and used are carried at cost and evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate such an evaluation is warranted. We also evaluate assets for potential impairment when we deem them to be held for sale. Valuation of real estate is considered a “critical accounting estimate” because the evaluation of impairment and the determination of fair values involve a number of management assumptions relating to future economic events that could materially affect the determination of the ultimate value, and therefore, the carrying amounts of our real estate.

     When determining if there is an indication of impairment, we estimate the asset’s NOI over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted cash flow basis and compare this amount to its carrying value. Estimating the expected NOI and holding period requires significant management judgment. If it is determined that there is an indication of impairment for assets to be held and used, or if an asset is deemed to be held for sale, we then determine the asset’s fair value.

     The apartment industry uses capitalization rates as the primary measure of fair value. Specifically, annual NOI for a community is divided by an estimated capitalization rate to determine the fair value of the community. Determining the appropriate capitalization rate requires significant judgment and is typically based on many factors including the prevailing rate for the market or submarket. Further, capitalization rates can fluctuate up or down due to a variety of factors in the overall economy or within local markets. If the actual capitalization rate for a community is significantly different from our estimated rate, the impairment evaluation for an individual asset could be materially affected. Historically we have had limited and infrequent impairment charges, and the majority of our apartment community sales have produced gains. We evaluate a real estate asset for potential impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Capital Expenditures and Depreciable Lives

     We incur costs relating to redevelopment initiatives, revenue enhancing and expense reducing capital expenditures, and recurring capital expenditures that are capitalized as part of our real estate. These amounts are capitalized and depreciated over estimated useful lives determined by management. We allocate the cost of newly acquired properties between net tangible and identifiable intangible assets. The primary intangible asset associated with an apartment community acquisition is the value of the existing lease agreements. When allocating cost to an acquired property, we first allocate costs to the estimated intangible value of the existing lease agreements and then to the estimated value of the land, building and fixtures assuming the property is vacant. We estimate the intangible value of the lease agreements by determining the lost revenue associated with a hypothetical lease-up. We depreciate the building and fixtures based on the expected useful life of the asset and amortize the intangible value of the lease agreements over the average remaining life of the existing leases.

     Determining whether expenditures meet the criteria for capitalization, the assignment of depreciable lives and determining the appropriate amounts to allocate between tangible and intangible assets for property acquisitions requires our management to exercise significant judgment and is therefore considered a “significant accounting estimate.”

Pursuit Costs

     We incur costs relating to the potential acquisition of real estate which we refer to as pursuit costs. To the extent that these costs are identifiable with a specific property and would be capitalized if the property were already acquired, the costs are accumulated by project and capitalized in the Other Asset section of the balance sheet. If these conditions are not met, the costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs include but are not limited to earnest money, option fees, environmental reports, traffic reports, surveys, photos, blueprints, direct and incremental personnel costs and legal costs. Upon acquisition, the costs are included in the basis of the acquired property. When it becomes probable that a prospective acquisition will not be acquired, the accumulated costs for the property are charged to other expense on the statement of earnings in the period such a determination is made. Because of the inherent judgment involved in evaluating whether a prospective property will ultimately be acquired, we believe capitalizable pursuit costs are a “critical accounting estimate.”

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

     Investments in entities that do not qualify as a variable interest entity and are not controlled through majority economic interest are not consolidated and are reported as investments in unconsolidated entities. Our investments in unconsolidated entities at March 31, 2005, consisted of $99.3 million in real estate joint ventures, which generally consist of our percentage ownership in the equity of the joint ventures.

Contractual Commitments

     The following table summarizes information contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in our financial statements in this Form 10-Q regarding contractual commitments (amounts in millions):

                                         
            2006     2008     2010 thru        
    2005     and 2007     and 2009     2096     Total  
Scheduled long-term debt maturities
  $ 247.2     $ 825.1     $ 717.0     $ 2,067.3     $ 3,856.6  
Unsecured credit facilities (1)
          213.8                   213.8  
Interest on indebtedness
    175.0       363.3       272.6       277.3       1,088.2  
Development and redevelopment expenditures
    313.2       122.6                   435.8  
Performance bond guarantees (2)
    15.5       25.4             2.4       43.3  
Lease commitments and other (3)
    53.4       18.8       13.7       353.2       439.1  
 
                             
Total
  $ 804.3     $ 1,569.0     $ 1,003.3     $ 2,700.2     $ 6,076.8  
 
                             


(1)   The $600 million unsecured facility matures December 2007, with a one-year extension option available at our discretion.
 
(2)   The Operating Trust, our subsidiaries and investees have not been required to perform on these guarantees, nor do we anticipate being required to perform on such guarantees. Since we believe that our risk of loss under these contingencies is remote, no accrual for potential loss has been made in the accompanying financial statements. We are still obligated for certain performance bond guarantees for SMC subsequent to their sale, but there are recourse provisions available to us to recover any potential future payments from the new owners of SMC.
 
(3)   Lease commitments relate principally to ground lease payments as of March 31, 2005.

     As part of the Smith Merger, we are required to indemnify the former Smith Partnership unitholders’ for any personal income tax expense resulting from the sale of properties acquired in the merger as identified in the unitholders’ agreement between Archstone-Smith, the Operating Trust, Robert H. Smith and Robert P. Kogod until October 31, 2021.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     Our capital structure includes the use of both fixed and floating rate debt and we are exposed to the impact of changes in interest rates. We also use interest rate swap and interest rate cap derivative financial instruments in order to modify interest rate characteristics of our debt in an effort to minimize our overall borrowing costs. We do not utilize these derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. To assist us in evaluating our interest rate risk and counter-party credit risk, we use the services of third party consultants.

     As a result of our balance sheet management philosophy, we have managed our debt maturities to create a relatively level principal maturity schedule, without significant repayment obligations in any year. If current market conditions do not permit us to replace maturing debt at comparable interest rates, we are not exposed to significant portfolio level interest rate volatility due to the management of our maturity schedules. There have been no material changes to our market risk profile since December 31, 2004. See Item 7a in our 2004 Form 10-K for detailed information about the qualitative and quantitative disclosures about our market risk.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our internal control over financial reporting were, to the best of their knowledge, effective as of March 31, 2005, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that are filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Subsequent to March 31, 2005, there were no significant changes in the Trust’s internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     Equal Rights Center, et al. v. Archstone-Smith Trust, et al., was filed on December 20, 2004, in the federal district court in the State of Maryland by three organizations that advocate on behalf of disabled individuals. This case alleges various violations of the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act at 112 properties currently or formerly owned by the company. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief, in the form of retrofitting apartments and public accommodations to comply with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, unspecified monetary damages for the diversion of the plaintiffs’ resources to address fair housing violations, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. We are in the process of evaluating the claims asserted in this litigation. Due to the preliminary nature of the litigation, it is not possible to predict or determine the outcome of the legal proceeding, nor is it reasonably possible to estimate the amount of loss, if any, that would be associated with an adverse decision.

     We are party to various other claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that the results of any such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.

Item 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

     The following table summarizes the A-1 Common Units that were repurchased for either cash or A-2 Units:

                                 
                    Total Number        
                    of Units     Maximum  
                    Purchased as     Approximate Dollar  
    Number of     Average     Part of Publicly     Value That May  
    Units     Price Paid     Announced     Yet Be Purchased  
Period   Purchased     per Unit     Plan     Under the Plan  
1/1/05 – 1/31/05
    82,249     $ 35.52           $  
2/1/05 – 2/28/05
                       
3/1/05 – 3/31/05
    12,538       34.88              
 
                           
Total
    94,787                        
 
                           

Item 6. Exhibits

     (a) Exhibits:

     
12.1
  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
   
12.2
  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Unit Distributions
 
   
15.1
  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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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 duly authorized.

         
    ARCHSTONE-SMITH OPERATING TRUST
 
       
  BY   /s/ R. SCOT SELLERS
       
      R. Scot Sellers
      Chief Executive Officer
         
  BY:   /s/ CHARLES E. MUELLER, JR.
       
      Charles E. Mueller, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
         
  BY:   /s/ MARK A. SCHUMACHER
       
      Mark A. Schumacher
      Senior Vice-President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: May 3, 2005

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Index to Exhibits

     
12.1
  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
   
12.2
  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Unit Distributions
 
   
15.1
  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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