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Camden Property Trust Announces Third Quarter 2002 Operating Results.


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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2002

Camden Property Trust (NYSE NYSE

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) announced that its funds from operations Funds From Operations (FFO)

Used by real estate and other investment trusts to define the cash flow from trust operations; earnings with depreciation and amortization added back.
 ("FFO FFO

See: Funds from operations
") for the third quarter of 2002 totaled $0.83 per diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 share or $36.9 million, as compared to $0.95 per diluted share or $42.3 million reported for the same period in 2001. On a year-to-date Year-to-date (YTD)

The period beginning at the start of the calendar year up to the current date.
 basis, Camden's nine-month FFO totaled $2.56 per diluted share or $114.5 million compared to $2.79 per diluted share or $124.4 million in 2001. Excluding a $1.1 million impairment Impairment

1. A reduction in a company's stated capital.

2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock.

Notes:
1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains.

2.
 provision for a technology investment recorded in the first quarter of 2001, nine-month FFO for 2001 was $125.5 million or $2.81 per diluted share.

Earnings per share (EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. ) for the third quarter of 2002 was $0.24 per diluted share compared to $0.42 per diluted share for the same period in 2001. EPS for the third quarter of 2001 included a $0.08 per diluted share impact from gain on sale of joint venture properties. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2002, EPS totaled $0.84 per diluted share compared to $1.24 per diluted share in 2001. EPS for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2001 included a net effect of $0.17 per diluted share impact from gains recognized on property sales net of an impairment provision for a technology investment.

"Camden's FFO for the first nine months of 2002 totaled $114.5 million, which was more than sufficient to cover all capital expenditures and cash distributions to shareholders," said Richard Ri·chard   , Joseph Henri Maurice Known as "Rocket." 1921-2000.

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 Campo, chairman and chief executive officer. "We believe that our FFO for 2003 will continue to provide adequate coverage for both dividends and capital expenditures, even at the low end of our guidance range."

Physical occupancy Gaining or having physical possession of real property subject to, or in the absence of, legal right or title.

In a fire insurance policy, for example, the term occupancy
 levels averaged 92.8% during the third quarter of 2002 as compared to 92.1% in the prior quarter of 2002 and 94.6% in the third quarter of 2001. For the 42,379 apartment homes included in "same-property" results, third quarter 2002 revenues decreased 2.8% while operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
 increased 0.5%, producing a 4.8% decline in same-property net operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
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) compared to the third quarter of 2001. On a sequential One after the other in some consecutive order such as by name or number.  basis, third quarter 2002 same property NOI rose 0.7% compared to second quarter 2002, with a revenue increase of 0.5% and expense growth of 0.3% compared to the prior quarter. On a year-to-date basis, 2002 same property NOI declined 4.0%, with a revenue decrease of 2.2% and expense growth of 0.9% compared to the same period in 2001.

Camden Miramar Miramar (mĭr`əmär'), city (1990 pop. 40,663), Broward co., SE Fla.; inc. 1955. It is a residential community in the rapidly growing I-75 corridor between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  V in Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi is a coastal city and the county seat of Nueces CountyGR6 in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the region known as South Texas. , was completed during the third quarter and is currently 100% leased and occupied oc·cu·py  
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1. To fill up (time or space): a lecture that occupied three hours.

2. To dwell or reside in.

3.
. Lease-up continued at Camden Ybor City in Tampa Tampa (tăm`pə), city (1990 pop. 280,015), seat of Hillsborough co., W Fla., a port of entry with an impressive harbor on Tampa Bay; inc. 1855. , Fla., during the quarter, with stabilization Stabilization

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Actions registered competitive traders undertake by on the NYSE to meet the exchange requirement that 75% of their traded be stabilizing, meaning that sell orders
 expected by mid- mid-
pref.
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2003. Construction is currently underway on three developments: Camden Harbour View in Long Beach, Calif., Camden Vineyards in Murrieta, Calif., and Camden Oak Crest in Houston Houston, city (1990 pop. 1,630,553), seat of Harris co., SE Tex., a deepwater port on the Houston Ship Channel; inc. 1837. Economy


The fourth largest city in the nation and the largest in the entire South and Southwest, Houston is a port of entry;
. Lease-up began at Camden Vineyards during the quarter, and the property is currently 55% leased and 50% occupied. Initial occupancy is expected to occur at Camden Oak Crest during the fourth quarter of 2002, and at Camden Harbour View in early 2003.

The company repurchased 953,900 of its common shares of beneficial interest during the third quarter and an additional 990,800 shares subsequent to Sept. 30, 2002. On a year-to-date basis, Camden repurchased a total of 1,944,700 common shares for approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 $62.7 million at an average price of $32.19 per share.

Management expects FFO for 2002 to be approximately $3.40 per diluted share. FFO for 2003 is expected to be between $3.15 and $3.35 per diluted share. EPS is expected to be between $0.23 and $0.25 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2002 excluding gains on sales, and between $0.75 and $0.95 per diluted share in 2003, excluding gains on sales. Camden plans to update its earnings guidance to the market on a quarterly basis.

The Company will hold a conference call on Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week.

Friday

young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe]

See : Servant
, Nov. 1, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. CST CST
abbr.
1. Central Standard Time

2. convulsive shock treatment


CST Central Standard Time

Noun 1.
 to review its third quarter results and discuss its outlook for future performance. To participate in the call, please dial 888/689-4517 by 8:50 a.m. CST, or join the live webcast of the conference call by accessing the Investor Relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 section of the Company's Web site at www.camdenliving.com. Supplemental financial information is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's Web site or by calling Camden's Investor Relations Department at 800/922-6336.

Camden Property Trust is a real estate company engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition, management and disposition Act of disposing; transferring to the care or possession of another. The parting with, alienation of, or giving up of property. The final settlement of a matter and, with reference to decisions announced by a court, a judge's ruling is commonly referred to as disposition, regardless of  of multifamily apartment communities. Camden owns interests in and operates 146 properties containing 52,376 apartment homes in the Sunbelt Sunbelt

Region, south and southwestern U.S. It is characterized by a warm climate, rapid population growth since 1970, and relatively conservative voting patterns. Comprising 15 states, it extends from Virginia and Florida in the southeast through Nevada in the southwest,
 and Midwestern Mid·west   or Middle West

A region of the north-central United States around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi Valley. It is generally considered to include Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and
 markets from Florida Florida, state, United States
Florida (flôr`ĭdə, flŏr`–), state in the extreme SE United States. A long, low peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean (E) and the Gulf of Mexico (W), Florida is bordered by Georgia and
 to California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). . Upon completion of three properties under development, the Company's portfolio will increase to 53,542 apartment homes in 149 properties.

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 under the federal securities law. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Camden operates, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict.

For additional information, please contact Camden's Investor Relations Department at 1-800-9Camden or 713/354-2787 or access our Web site at http://www.camdenliving.com.

               THIRD QUARTER 2002 - FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
        (In thousands, except per share, property data amounts,
                       ratios and note amounts)
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
(Unaudited)
                                               Three Months Ended
                                                  September 30,
                                           2002      2001    %Change
                                        ------------------------------
Total revenues                          $105,976  $106,781    (0.8%)

EBITDA(a)                                 58,675    61,687    (4.9%)

Net income to common shareholders         10,235    18,096   (43.4%)
       Earnings per share - basic           0.25      0.44   (43.2%)
       Earnings per share - diluted         0.24      0.42   (42.9%)

Funds from operations - diluted           36,935    42,325   (12.7%)
       Per share                            0.83      0.95   (12.6%)

Dividends per share                         0.64      0.61     4.9%
Dividend payout ratio                       77.1%     64.2%

Interest expensed                         18,075    17,755
Interest capitalized                       3,017     2,464
                                       ---------- ---------
    Total interest incurred               21,092    20,219

Principal amortization                     1,311     1,224
Preferred dividends & distributions        3,218     3,218

Interest expense coverage ratio              3.2 x     3.5 x
Total interest coverage ratio                2.8 x     3.1 x
Fixed charge expense coverage ratio          2.6 x     2.8 x
Total fixed charge coverage ratio            2.3 x     2.5 x

Same property NOI increase/(decrease)       (4.8%)
  (# of apartment homes included)         42,379

Gross turnover of apartment units
 (annualized)                                 74%
Net turnover (excludes on-site
 transfers and transfers to other
 Camden properties)                           67%
---------------------------------------------------------------------
(Unaudited)
                                               Nine Months Ended
                                                 September 30,
                                           2002     2001    %Change
                                        ------------------------------
Total revenues                          $313,628  $313,771    (0.0%)

EBITDA(a)                                177,792   185,407    (4.1%)

Net income to common shareholders         36,334    51,231   (29.1%)
       Earnings per share - basic           0.89      1.30   (31.5%)
       Earnings per share - diluted         0.84      1.24   (32.3%)

Funds from operations - diluted          114,526   124,430    (8.0%)
       Per share                            2.56      2.79    (8.2%)

Dividends per share                         1.91      1.83     4.4%
Dividend payout ratio                       74.6%     65.6%

Interest expensed                         52,662    52,672
Interest capitalized                       7,882     8,273
                                       ---------- ---------
    Total interest incurred               60,544    60,945

Principal amortization                     3,879     3,929
Preferred dividends & distributions        9,654    12,199

Interest expense coverage ratio              3.4 x     3.5 x
Total interest coverage ratio                2.9 x     3.0 x
Fixed charge expense coverage ratio          2.7 x     2.7 x
Total fixed charge coverage ratio            2.4 x     2.4 x

Same property NOI increase/(decrease)       (4.0%)
  (# of apartment homes included)         42,379

Gross turnover of apartment units
 (annualized)                                 67%
Net turnover (excludes on-site
 transfers and transfers to other
 Camden properties)                           61%

(a) EBITDA, as presented, excludes impairment provisions for
    technology investments, equity in income of joint ventures, gain
    on sale of real estate assets, income allocated to minority
    interests and dividends to preferred unitholders.

                                              As of September 30,
                                                  2002        2001
                                            -----------------------
Total assets                                $2,580,736  $2,450,969
Total debt                                  $1,387,540  $1,192,188
Common and common equivalent shares,
 outstanding end of period (b)                  43,866      44,573
Share price, end of period                      $33.15      $37.10
Preferred units, end of period                $149,815    $149,815
Book equity value, end of period (c)        $1,057,734  $1,142,117
Market equity value, end of period (c)      $1,607,158  $1,806,658

Debt to total market capitalization
 ratio                                            46.3%       39.8%
Debt to assets, at cost                           53.8%       48.6%

Unencumbered real estate assets (at
 cost) to unsecured debt ratio                     217%        238%

(b) Includes: 41,404 common shares (including 1,264 restricted share
    awards & options), plus common share equivalents upon the assumed
    conversion of minority interest units (2,462)

(c) Includes: common shares, preferred and common units, and common
    share equivalents


                           OPERATING RESULTS
      (In thousands, except per share and property data amounts)
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
 (Unaudited)                      Three Months        Nine Months
                                     Ended               Ended
                                  September 30,       September 30,
                                 ---------------- --------------------
 OPERATING DATA                     2002    2001      2002       2001
 ---------------------------     ---------------- --------------------
 Rental income                   $94,707 $94,746  $280,170   $280,072
 Other property income             8,304   7,777    23,625     22,100
                                 ---------------- --------------------
    Total property income        103,011 102,523   303,795    302,172
                                 ---------------- --------------------
 Development and construction
  fees                               533   1,937     2,694      4,614
 Management fees                     220     288       719        874
 Other income                      2,212   2,033     6,420      6,111
                                 ---------------- --------------------
    Total revenues               105,976 106,781   313,628    313,771

 Property operating and
  maintenance                     29,458  28,102    83,884     79,622
 Real estate taxes                10,345  10,292    31,609     30,806
 Property supervision              2,499   2,369     7,220      7,213
 General and administrative        3,925   3,426    10,871      9,818
 Other expenses                    1,074     905     2,252        905
 Impairment provision for
  technology investments               -       -         -      1,090
 Interest                         18,075  17,755    52,662     52,672
 Depreciation and
  amortization                    26,675  26,574    78,376     75,918
                                 ---------------- --------------------
    Total expenses                92,051  89,423   266,874    258,044
                                 ---------------- --------------------
 Income before gain on sale of
  properties, equity in income of
  joint ventures, minority
  interests and  extraordinary
  charges                         13,925  17,358    46,754     55,727

 Gain on sale of properties            3     123       287      2,495
 Equity in income of joint
  ventures                            35   5,437       388      8,361
 Extraordinary charge - early
  retirement of debt                (234)   (388)     (234)      (388)
 Income allocated to minority
  interests
 Distributions on units
  convertible into perpetual
  preferred shares                (3,218) (3,218)   (9,654)    (9,654)
 Income allocated to units
  convertible into common
  shares                            (276) (1,216)   (1,207)    (2,765)
                                 ---------------- --------------------
 Net income                       10,235  18,096    36,334     53,776
 Preferred share dividends             -       -         -     (2,545)
                                 ---------------- --------------------
 Net income to common
  shareholders                   $10,235 $18,096   $36,334    $51,231
                                 ================ ====================
 FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
 ----------------------------
   Net income to common
    shareholders                 $10,235 $18,096   $36,334    $51,231
   Real estate depreciation       25,638  25,586    75,407     73,591
   Adjustments for
    unconsolidated joint
    ventures                         555   1,243     1,668      3,016
   (Gain) on sale of properties
    held in joint ventures             -  (4,081)      (37)    (6,648)
   (Gain) on sale of
    properties                        (3)   (123)     (287)    (2,495)
   Preferred share dividends           -       -         -      2,545
   Income allocated to units
    convertible into common
    shares                           276   1,216     1,207      2,765
   Extraordinary charge - early
    retirement of debt               234     388       234        388
   Adjustments for convertible
    subordinated debentures            -       -         -         37
                                 ---------------- --------------------
      Funds from operations -
       diluted                   $36,935 $42,325  $114,526   $124,430
                                 ================ ====================
 PER SHARE DATA
 ---------------------------
   Earnings per share - basic      $0.25   $0.44     $0.89      $1.30
   Earnings per share -
    diluted                         0.24    0.42      0.84       1.24
   Funds from operations -
    diluted                         0.83    0.95      2.56       2.79
   Cash distributions               0.64    0.61      1.91       1.83

 Weighted average number of
  common and
   common equivalent shares
    outstanding:
      Basic                       40,645  40,669    40,843     39,490
      Diluted                     44,346  42,649    44,681     41,264
      FFO - diluted               44,346  44,569    44,681     44,637

 PROPERTY DATA
 ---------------------------
   Total operating properties
    (end of period) (a)              146     145       146        145
   Total operating apartment
    homes in operating properties
    (end of period) (a)           52,376  51,345    52,376     51,345
   Total operating apartment
    homes (weighted average)      47,216  45,735    46,582     45,380

(a) Includes joint venture investments.

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