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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
ýANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 20182020
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to            
Commission File No. 1-15371

iStar Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
95-6881527
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
95-6881527
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 39th39th Floor
New York,NY
10036
(Address of principal executive offices)
10036
(Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 930-9400

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class:Trading Symbol(s)Name of Exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueSTARNew York Stock Exchange
8.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable

Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
STAR-PDNew York Stock Exchange
7.65% Series G Cumulative Redeemable

Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
STAR-PGNew York Stock Exchange
7.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable

Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
STAR-PINew York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of each class:Name of Exchange on which registered:
4.50% Series J Convertible Perpetual
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
N/A
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No  o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o  No ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (i) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (ii) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ý    No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure


Table of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ýContents
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerý
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company Emerging growth company
Non-accelerated 
filer o
 
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o    No ý
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal controls over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
As of June 30, 20182020 the aggregate market value of iStar Inc. common stock, $0.001 par value per share, held by non-affiliates (1) of the registrant was approximately $698.1$889.5 million, based upon the closing price of $10.79$12.32 on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape on such date.
As of February 22, 2019,19, 2021, there were 68,158,15173,871,977 shares of common stock outstanding.
(1)For purposes of this Annual Report only, includes all outstanding common stock other than common stock held directly by the registrant's directors and executive officers.
(1)For purposes of this Annual Report only, includes all outstanding common stock other than common stock held directly by the registrant's directors and executive officers.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1.Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement for the registrant's 2019 Annual Meeting, to be filed within 120 days after the close of the registrant's fiscal year, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
1.Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement for the registrant's 2021 Annual Meeting, to be filed within 120 days after the close of the registrant's fiscal year, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Item 1.    Business
Explanatory Note for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor Provisions" of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are included with respect to, among other things, iStar Inc.'s current business plan, business strategy, portfolio management, prospects and liquidity. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that iStar Inc. believes might cause such differences are discussed in the section entitled, "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1a of this Form 10-K or otherwise accompany the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In assessing all forward-looking statements, readers are urged to read carefully all cautionary statements contained in this Form 10-K.
Overview
iStar Inc. (references to the "Company," "we," "us" or "our" refer to iStar Inc.) finances, invests in and develops real estate and real estate related projects as part of its fully-integrated investment platform. The Company also manages entities focused on ground lease ("Ground Lease") and net lease investments. The Company has invested approximatelyover $40 billion over the past two decades and is structured as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") with a diversified portfolio focused on larger assets located in major metropolitan markets. The Company's primary reportable business segments are net lease, real estate finance, net lease, operating properties and land and development.

The Company's primary sources of revenues are rent and reimbursements that tenants pay to lease the Company's properties, interest that borrowers pay on loans, land development revenue from lot and parcel sales, proceeds from asset sales and income from management fees and equity investments.
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As of December 31, 2018,2020, based on our gross book value, including the carrying value of our equity method investments exclusive of accumulated depreciation, our total investment portfolio has the following characteristics:
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Net Lease: The net lease portfolio includes the Company's traditional net lease investments and its Ground Lease investments made through Safehold Inc. ("SAFE"), a publicly traded REIT focused exclusively on Ground Leases that we launched in 2017 and manage pursuant to a management agreement, both of which we believe offer stable long-term cash flows. We own our traditional net lease properties directly and through ventures that we manage. As of December 31, 2020, we owned approximately 65.4% of SAFE's outstanding common stock.
Real Estate Finance: The real estate finance portfolio is comprised of senior and mezzanine real estateleasehold loans that may be either fixed-rate or variable-rate and are structured(including leasehold loans to meet the specific financing needs of borrowers. The Company's portfolio also includes leasehold loans,SAFE's tenants), preferred equity investments and senior and subordinated loans to business entities and may be either secured or unsecured. The Company's loan portfolio includes whole loans and loan participations. The Company's real estate loans may be either fixed-rate or variable-rate and are structured to meet the specific financing needs of borrowers
Net Lease: The net lease portfolio includes the Company's net lease and Ground Lease investment strategies, both of which offer stable long-term cash flows. We own net lease properties directly and through ventures that we manage. We operate our Ground Lease investment strategy primarily through Safety, Income & Growth Inc. ("SAFE"), a publicly traded REIT focused exclusively on Ground Leases that we launched in 2017 and manage pursuant to a management agreement. As of December 31, 2018, we owned approximately 41.8% of SAFE's outstanding common stock. On January 2, 2019, we made an additional significant, direct equity investment in SAFE (refer to "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis - Our Portfolio"). After giving effect to the additional investment, we hold approximately 65.5% of SAFE's fully diluted equity. We also directly participate in Ground Leases by offering leasehold loans to SAFE's tenants.
Operating Properties: The operating properties portfolio is comprised of commercial and residential properties, which represent a pool of assets across a broad range of geographies and property types. The Company generally seeks to reposition or redevelop its transitional properties with the objective of maximizing their value through the infusion of capital and/or concentrated asset management efforts. The commercial properties within this portfolio include office, retail, hotel and other property types. The residential properties within this portfolio are generally luxury condominium projects located in major U.S. cities where the Company's strategy is to sell individual condominium units through retail distribution channels.
Land & Development: The land and development portfolio is primarily comprised of land entitled for master planned communities and waterfront and urban infill land parcels located throughout the United States. Master planned communities represent large-scale residential projects that the Company will entitle, plan and/or develop and may sell through retail channels to homebuilders or in bulk ("MPCs"). The communities also typically have a smaller portion of their land reserved for future commercial development. Waterfront parcels are generally entitled for residential projects and urban infill parcels are generally entitled for mixed-use projects. The Company may develop these properties itself, or in partnership with commercial real estate developers, or may sell the properties.

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The Company's primary sources
Table of revenues are operating lease income, which is comprised of the rent and reimbursements that tenants pay to lease the Company's properties, interest income, which is the interest that borrowers pay on loans, and land development revenue from lot and parcel sales. The Company primarily generates income through a “spread” or “margin,” which is the difference between the revenues net of property related expenses generated from leases and loans and interest expense. In addition, the Company generates income from sales of its real estate and income from equity in earnings of its unconsolidated ventures.Contents
Investment Strategy
Throughout our more than 20-year history, we have focused on providing capital to the commercial real estate sector in a differentiated way that emphasizes custom-tailored solutions over commoditized products. We have adjusted the allocation of our capital and resources from time to time based on market conditions. Our Ground Lease strategy is the most recent example of our historical approach. We believe that investment and financing opportunities in the Ground Lease sector currently offer more attractive risk adjusted returns than other investment opportunities, and should enable us to benefit from the unique insights and competitive advantages we have gained through the launch of SAFE.
In originating new investments, the Company's strategy is to focus on the following:
Targeting custom-tailored opportunities where customers require flexible financial solutions and "one-call" responsiveness, such as a joint offering of a SAFE Ground Lease and an iStar leasehold loan;
Acquiring a fee simple interest in a commercial property that we intend to bifurcate into a SAFE Ground Lease to be acquired by SAFE and a leasehold interest which we may sell or hold for investment;
Avoiding commodity businesses where there is significant direct competition from other providers of capital;
Developing direct relationships with borrowers and corporate customers in addition to sourcing transactions through intermediaries;
Adding value beyond simply providing capital by offering borrowers and corporate customers specific lending and Ground Lease expertise, flexibility, certainty of closing and continuing relationships beyond the closing of a particular financing transaction;
Taking advantage of market anomalies in the real estate financingcapital markets when, in the Company's view, credit is mispriced by other providers of capital; and
Evaluating relative risk adjusted returns across multiple investment markets.


We have been actively seeking to reduce the level of our "legacy assets," which refer primarily to properties that we took back from defaulting borrowers in the financial crisis. In 2018,As we reduced that portfolio from 35% ofsell these assets, we expect to use the net proceeds primarily to make additional investments in our gross book value to 20%. Under the guidance of a new President of Landnet lease business, including Ground Leases, and Development hired in 2018, we intend to accelerate the monetization of certain legacy assets, including several larger assets, in order to allow us to focus more capital and resources on new investments, particularly in the Ground Lease business.for general corporate purposes.
Financing Strategy
The Company usesWe use leverage to enhance itsour return on assets. AlthoughOur principal financing sources are unsecured bonds issued in capital remains cheapmarkets transactions, our revolving credit facility and plentiful interm loan and individual mortgage loans. In August 2020, we took advantage of favorable interest rate and liquidity conditions to refinance debt through the commercial real estate markets, recently interest rates and the equity markets are experiencing greater volatility. We have taken a cautious approach in these conditions. In the fourth quarter 2018, we opportunistically refinanced a net lease asset using non-recourse mortgage debt that generated $115.5issuance of $400 million of proceeds to us, net of closing costs, whichunsecured notes due February 2026. Proceeds from the issuance were used to redeem at par a portion of our seniorrepay unsecured notes due July 2019. The July 2019 senior notes maturity was reduced from $770.0 million at the beginning of 2018 to $375.0 million as of December 31, 2018. Subsequent to December 31, 2018, we called for redemption the remaining $375.0 million principal amount of July 2019 senior notes on the redemption date of March 7, 2019.September 2022. We have no corporate debt maturities through September 2022.
Going forward, the Company will seek to raise capital through a variety of means, which may include unsecured and secured debt financing, debt refinancings, asset sales, sales of interests in business lines, issuances of equity, engaging in joint venturesventure transactions and other third party capital arrangements. A more detailed discussion of the Company's current liquidity and capital resources is provided in Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

Underwriting Process
The Company reviews investment opportunities with its investment professionals, as well as representatives from its legal, credit, risk management and capital markets departments. The Company has developed a process for screening potential investments called the Six Point Methodologysm. Through this proprietary process, the Company internally evaluates an investment opportunity by: (1) evaluating the source of the opportunity; (2) evaluating the quality of the collateral, corporate credit or lessee, as well as the market and industry dynamics; (3) evaluating the borrower equity, corporate sponsorship and/or guarantors; (4) determining the optimal legal and financial structure for the transaction given its risk profile; (5) performing an alternative investment test; and (6) evaluating the liquidity of the investment. The Company intends to useuses a similar screening methodology for leasehold loans to tenants of SAFE and related party transactions with SAFE. The Company maintains an internal investment committee, and certain investments, including related party transactions and leasehold loans to tenants of SAFE, are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof.
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Hedging Strategy
The Company finances its business with a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt and its asset base consists of fixed-rate and variable-rate investments. Its variable-rate assets and liabilities are intended to be matched against changes in variable interest rates. This means that as interest rates increase, the Company earns more on its variable-rate lending assets and pays more on its variable-rate debt obligations and, conversely, as interest rates decrease, the Company earns less on its variable-rate lending assets and pays less on its variable-rate debt obligations. When the Company's variable-rate debt obligations differ from its variable-rate lending assets, the Company may utilize derivative instruments to limit the impact of changing interest rates on its net income. The Company may also usesuse derivative instruments to limit its exposure to changes in currency rates in respect of certain investments denominated in foreign currencies. The derivative instruments the Company uses are typically in the form of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts.
Policies with Respect to Other Activities
The Company's investment, financing and corporate governance policies (including conflicts of interests policies) are managed under the ultimate supervision of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company can amend, revise or eliminate these policies at any time without a vote of its shareholders. The Company intends to originate and manage investments in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") for the Company to qualify as a REIT.
Investment Restrictions or Limitations
The Company does not have any prescribed allocation among investments or product lines. Instead, the Company focuses on corporate and real estate credit underwriting to develop an analysis of the risk/reward trade-offs in determining the pricing and advisability of each particular transaction.
The Company believes that it is not, and intends to conduct its operations so as not to become, regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. The Investment Company Actengages primarily in the non-investment company businesses of investing in, financing and developing real estate and real estate-related projects, generally exempts entities that are "primarily engaged in purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgagesthrough subsidiaries and other liens on and interests in real estate" (collectively, "Qualifying Interests"). The Company intendsaffiliated companies, including SAFE. Subject to rely on current interpretations ofapplicable limitations resulting from the Securities and Exchange Commission in an effortCompany's intentions to continue to qualify for this exemption. Based on these interpretations,as a REIT and remain exempt from registration as an investment company, the Company among other things, must maintain at least 55% of its assets in Qualifying Interests and at least 80% of its assets in Qualifying Interests and other "real estate-related assets" (such as mezzanine loans and unsecuredmay make additional investments in real estate entities) combined. The Company's senior mortgages, real estate assets and certain of its subordinated mortgages generally constitute Qualifying Interests. Subject to the limitations on ownership of certain types of assets and the gross income tests imposed by the Code, the Company also may invest in the securities of other REITs, other entities engaged in real estate activities or other issuers, including for the purpose of exercising control over such entities.
Competition
The Company operates in a competitive market. See Item 1a—Risk factors—"We compete with a variety of financing and leasing sources for our customers," for a discussion of how we may be affected by competition.
Regulation
The operations of the Company are subject, in certain instances, to supervision and regulation by state and federal governmental authorities and may be subject to various laws and judicial and administrative decisions imposing various requirements and restrictions, which, among other things: (1) regulate credit granting activities; (2) establish maximum interest rates, finance charges and other charges; (3) require disclosures to customers; (4) govern secured transactions; (5) set collection, foreclosure, repossession and claims-handling procedures and other trade practices; (6) govern privacy of customer information;

and (7) regulate anti-terror and anti-money laundering activities. Although most states do not regulate commercial finance, certain states impose limitations on interest rates and other charges and on certain collection practices and creditor remedies, and require licensing of lenders and financiers and adequate disclosure of certain contract terms. The Company is also required to comply with certain provisions of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act that are applicable to commercial loans.
In the judgment of management, the Company's compliance with existing statutes and regulations, haveincluding environmental regulations, is not hadcurrently expected to have a material adverse effect on the business conducted by the Company.Company's capital expenditures, earnings and competitive position. It is not possible at this time to forecast the exact nature of any future legislation, regulations, judicial decisions, orders or interpretations, nor their impact upon the future business, financial conditioncapital expenditures, earnings or results of operations or prospectscompetitive position of the Company.
The Company has elected and expects to continue to qualify to be taxed as a REIT under Section 856 through 860 of the Code.Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). As a REIT, the Company must generally distribute at least 90% of its net taxable income, excluding capital gains, to its shareholders each year. In addition, the Company must distribute 100% of its net taxable income (including net capital gains) each year to eliminate U.S. corporate federal income taxes payable by it. REITs are also subject to a number of organizational and operational requirements in order to elect and maintain REIT qualification. These requirements include specific share ownership tests and asset and gross income tests. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will be subject to U.S. federal income tax (including, for taxable years prior to 2018, any applicable alternative minimum tax) on its net taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to state and local taxes and to U.S. federal income tax and excise tax on its undistributed income.
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Code of Conduct
The Company has adopted a code of conduct that sets forth the principles of conduct and ethics to be followed by our directors, officers and employees (the "Code of Conduct"). The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to promote honest and ethical conduct, compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations, full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in periodic reports, prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Conduct and a culture of honesty and accountability. A copy of the Code of Conduct has been provided to each of our directors, officers and employees, who are required to acknowledge that they have received and will comply with the Code of Conduct. A copy of the Company's Code of Conduct has been previously filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 14.0. The Code of Conduct is also available on the Company's website at www.istar.com. The Company will disclose to shareholders material changes to its Code of Conduct, or any waivers for directors or executive officers, if any, within four business days of any such event. As of December 31, 2018,2020, there have been no amendments to the Code of Conduct and the Company has not granted any waivers from any provision of the Code of Conduct to any directors or executive officers.
Employees and Human Capital Resources
Central to our business strategy is attracting, developing and retaining a talented, diverse and engaged workforce to drive our success. As of February 22, 2019,19, 2021, the Company had 166 employees and143 employees. The Company believes it has good relationships with its employees. The Company'sSubstantially all of our employees are full time employees and they are not represented by any collective bargaining agreements.
As we have transitioned the focus of our business to growing our Ground Lease platform, we have sought to recruit new talent and provide training to existing employees to support our business strategy. In our recruiting efforts, we generally strive to have a diverse group of candidates to consider for roles. We have designed a compensation structure, including an array of benefits, that we believe is attractive to current and prospective personnel. We also offer our professionals the opportunity to participate in a variety of development programs, including discussions led by outside speakers on topics of interest and a learning management tool that enables employees and their managers to select courses that enhance professional development.

In fiscal 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on our human capital management. Substantially all of our workforce worked remotely throughout the initial several months of the pandemic, and we instituted safety protocols and procedures to enable certain employees to work on site in shifts later in the year.

We maintain a number of health and wellness programs to support the welfare of our people. These programs include an employee assistance program that offers confidential assessment, counseling and referral services at no cost to the employee. We seek to provide a safe workplace for our employees. In addition to the safety protocols that we instituted in response to the pandemic, we have established emergency procedures that address emergency health and safety situations.

We support the charitable endeavors of our employees with a program that matches the contributions made by them within limits that vary by position. We have engaged with, and made significant investments in, some of the communities where we do business in an effort to enhance the communities’ economic prospects and quality of life. For example, in connection with some of our development projects, we have partnered with a local construction company to create a workforce development, apprenticeship and internship program that offers residents the opportunity to learn valuable trade skills; launched a job training program for local residents interested in pursuing opportunities in the hospitality sector; and we setup and promote a seasonal farmers' market in one of our communities to support local businesses.
Additional Information
We maintain a website at www.istar.com. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference in this report, and our web address is included only as an inactive textual reference. In addition to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company files quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Through the Company's corporate website, www.istar.com, the Company makes available free of charge its annual proxy statement, annual reports to stockholders, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. These documents also may be accessed through the SEC's electronic data gathering, analysis and retrieval system via electronic means, including on the SEC's homepage, which can be found at www.sec.gov.
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Item 1a.    Risk Factors
In addition to the other information in this report, you should consider carefully the following risk factors in evaluating an investment in the Company's securities. Any of these risks or the occurrence of any one or more of the uncertainties described below could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, ability to service our indebtedness, ability to pay distributions and the market price of the Company's common stock. The risks set forth below speak only as of the date of this report and the Company disclaims any duty to update them except as required by law. For purposes of these risk factors, the terms "our Company," "we," "our" and "us" refer to iStar Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Risks Related to Our Business
Changes
Our business and the growth of SAFE were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in general economic conditions2020 and could be adversely affected in the future by the pandemic or the outbreak of any other factors outsidehighly infectious or contagious diseases.

The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected our control maybusiness and SAFE's growth in 2020 and could adversely affect our business.
Our success is generally dependent upon economic conditionsbusiness and SAFE's growth in the United States,future. At this time, we cannot predict the full extent or duration of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and in particular, the geographic areas in whichSAFE's growth prospects. COVID-19 or another pandemic could adversely affect us due to, among other factors:

closures of, or other operational issues at, one or more of our investments are located. Substantially all businesses, including ours, were negatively affected by the previous economic recession andoperating properties resulting illiquidity and volatility in the credit and commercial real estate markets. The commercial real estate and credit markets remain volatile and sensitive to factors outside our control, including changes in interest rates, domestic political conditions, geopolitical conditions and other factors. It is not possible for us to predict whether these trends will continue in the futurefrom government or quantify tenant action;
the impact of these or other trendsreduced economic activity on our tenants' and borrowers' businesses, financial results. Deteriorationcondition and liquidity, which have resulted in anycertain of such factors could haveour tenants or borrowers not meeting their obligations to us in full or at all and may do so in the future;
the adverse impact of the pandemic on the entertainment/leisure and hotel sectors, which represent approximately 20.7% and 5.7%, respectively, of the gross book value of our investments as of December 31, 2020. We entered into two lease modifications with a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and our ability to meet our debt obligations.
Our credit ratings will impact our borrowing costs.
Our borrowing costs and our access totenant in the debt capital markets depend significantly on our credit ratings. Our unsecured corporate credit ratings from major national credit rating agencies are currently below investment grade. Having below investment grade credit ratings increases our borrowing costs and caused restrictive covenantsentertainment sector in our public debt instruments to become operative. These restrictive covenants are2020, as described below in "Covenants in our indebtedness could limit our flexibility and adversely affect our financial condition." These factors have adversely impacted our financial performance and will continue to do so unless our credit ratings improve.
Covenants in our indebtedness could limit our flexibility and adversely affect our financial condition.
Our outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness of at least 1.2x and a restriction on debt incurrence based upon the effect of the debt incurrence on our fixed charge coverage ratio. If any of our covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of our debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. Limitations on our ability to incur new indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio may limit the amount of new investments we make.
Our revolving credit facility with a maximum capacity of $325.0 million (our "2015 Revolving Credit Facility") and our senior term loan with a maximum capacity of $650.0 million (our "2016 Senior Term Loan") contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, dividend payments, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, our 2016 Senior Term Loan requires the Company to maintain collateral coverage of at least 1.25x outstanding borrowings on the facility and our 2015 Revolving Credit Facility requires us to maintain both collateral coverage of at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility and a consolidated ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of at least 1.5x. We may not pay common dividends if the Company is in default under the 2016 Senior Term Loan or the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility or would fail to comply with the covenants in such agreements after giving effect to the dividend.
Our 2016 Senior Term Loan and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we fail to pay amounts due in respect of our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing our unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated. A default by us on our indebtedness would have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.
We have significant indebtedness and funding commitments and limitations on our liquidity and ability to raise capital may adversely affect us.
Sufficient liquidity is criticalNote 5 to our ability to grow and to meet our scheduled debt payments and our funding commitments to borrowers. We have relied on proceeds from the issuance of unsecured debt, secured borrowings, repayments from our loan assets and proceeds from asset sales to fund our operations and meet our debt maturities, and we expect to continue to rely primarily on these sources of liquidity for the foreseeable future. While we had access to various sources of capital in 2018, our ability to access capital in 2019 and beyond will be subject to a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control, such as general economic conditions, changes in interest rates and conditions prevailing in the credit and real estate markets.consolidated financial statements. There can be no assurance that tenant or borrower bankruptcies will not occur or that additional accommodations will not be made, in these and other sectors;
the adverse impact of the pandemic on SAFE's hotel Ground Leases, which accounted for approximately 15.2% of SAFE's total revenues in 2020, excluding percentage rent, which accounted for approximately 2.5% of SAFE's total revenues in 2020; we will have accessexpect a material decline in percentage rent payable to liquidity when needed orSAFE in 2021 in respect of 2020 hotel operating performance;
the decline in real estate transaction activity and constrained credit conditions which adversely affected our strategies of monetizing legacy assets and scaling SAFE's portfolio as its Manager in 2020 and may continue to do so while these conditions persist;
the negative impact on terms that are acceptableour earnings from increased allowances against potential future losses and impairment charges and placing certain assets on accrual status;
deteriorations in our financial condition, if they were to us. We may also encounter difficultycause us to be unable to satisfy financial covenants in selling assets or executing capital raising strategies on acceptable terms in a timely manner,our debt obligations, which could impact our ability to make scheduled repayments on our outstanding debt. Failure to repay or refinance our borrowings as they come due would be an event of default under the relevant debt instruments, which could result intrigger a cross default and acceleration of our other outstanding borrowings;

debt obligations. Failure to meet funding commitments could cause us to be in default of our financing commitments to borrowers. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effectnegative impacts on our business, liquidity andoperations if the market price of our common stock.
We may utilize derivative instruments to hedge risk, which may adversely affect our borrowing cost and expose us to other risks.
The derivative instruments we may use are typically in the form of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts. Interest rate swaps effectively change variable-rate debt obligations to fixed-rate debt obligations or fixed-rate debt obligations to variable-rate debt obligations. Interest rate caps limit our exposure to rising interest rates. Foreign exchange contracts limit or offset our exposure to changes in currency rates in respect of certain investments denominated in foreign currencies.
Our use of derivative instruments also involves the risk that a counterparty to a hedging arrangement could default on its obligation and the risk that we may have to pay certain costs, such as transaction fees or breakage costs, if a hedging arrangement is terminated by us. As a matter of policy, we enter into hedging arrangements with counterparties that are large, creditworthy financial institutions typically rated at least "A/A2" by S&P and Moody's, respectively.
Developing an effective strategy for dealing with movements in interest rates and foreign currencies is complex and no strategy can completely insulate us from risks associated with such fluctuations. There can be no assurance that any hedging activities will have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations or financial condition.
Significant increases in interest rates could have an adverse effect on our operating results.
Our operating results depend in part on the difference between the interest and related income earned on our assets and the interest expense incurred in connection with our interest bearing liabilities. Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets will affect the spread between our interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities subject to the impact of interest rate floors and caps, as well as the amounts of floating rate assets and liabilities. Any significant compression of the spreads between interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities could have a material adverse effect on us. While interest rates remain low by historical standards, rates have recently risen and are generally expected to rise in the coming years, although there is no certainty as to the amount by which they may rise. In the eventhealth of a significant rising interest rate environment, rates could exceed the interest rate floors that exist on certainnumber of our floating rateemployees were to be impacted by the pandemic;
difficulty accessing debt and create a mismatch betweenequity capital on attractive terms, or at all, to fund business operations or address maturing liabilities; and
delays in the supply of products or services that are needed for our floating rate loanstenants' and our floating rate debt that couldborrowers' efficient operations.

We have made a significant adverse effectcommitment to the Ground Lease business. Our future success will depend in large part on our operating results. An increase in interest rates could also, among other things, reduce the value of our fixed-rate interest bearing assets and our ability to realize gains from the sale of such assets. In addition, rising interest rates tendexecute our Ground Lease strategy, which is subject to negatively impact the residential mortgage market, which in turn may adversely affect the value of and demand for our land assets, including our residential development projects. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions, and other factors beyond our control.risks.
Changes in the method for determining LIBOR or a replacement of LIBOR may affect the value of the financial obligations to be held or issued by us that are linked to LIBOR and could affect our results of operations or financial condition.
In July 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority2019, we announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates after 2021. We are unable to predict the effect of any changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates or any other reforms to LIBOR or any replacement of LIBOR that may be enacted in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. Such changes, reforms or replacements relating to LIBOR could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, derivatives and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us or onwe would focus our overall financial condition or results of operations.
We are required to make a number of judgments in applying accounting policies, and different estimates and assumptions could result in changes to our financial condition and results of operations.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change underlie our determination of the reserve for loan losses, which is basedbusiness activities primarily on the estimated fair value of loan collateral,scaling SAFE's portfolio through our position as well as the valuation of real estate assetsSAFE's largest stockholder and deferred tax assets. While weinvestment manager and by offering leasehold financing and equity to Ground Lease customers. We have identified those accounting policies that are considered criticalmade a significant investment in SAFE's common stock and have procedures in place to facilitate the associated judgments, different assumptions in the application of these policies could havededicated a material adverse effect on our financial performance and results of operations and actual results may differ materially from our estimates.
The carrying valuessignificant majority of our assets held for investment are not determined based uponpersonnel to working on growing the prices at which they could be sold currently. We have recognized impairments as a resultGround Lease business. As of selling or marketing legacy assets for sale, or re-evaluating expected cash flows from legacy assets, and there can beDecember 31, 2020, we own approximately 65.4% of SAFE's outstanding common stock. There is no assurance that we will be able to achieve our objectives for the Ground Lease business. Our Ground Lease strategy is subject to a number of risks, including the following:

the size of the market for Ground Leases may not recognize more impairments inmeet our growth objectives because, among other reasons, potential tenants may prefer to own both the future on legacy and non-legacy assets.
As discussed further in the notes to our consolidated financial statements, we record our real estate and land and development assets at cost less accumulated depreciationthe improvements they intend to develop, rehabilitate or own; negative
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publicity about the experience of tenants with non-Safehold Ground Leases may discourage potential tenants; interest rate increases may adversely affect the availability and amortization.  If we holdterms of leasehold financing which is critical to the growth of a property for use or investment, we will only review it

for impairment in value if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property may not be recoverable, based on management's determination that the aggregate future cash flows to be generated by the asset (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value. Management's estimates of cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income trends, as well asrobust Ground Lease market; the effects of demand, competitionthe pandemic on commercial real estate trends, including the negative impacts of decreased travel on hotels and other economic factors.  The carrying valuesof work-from-home trends on urban office properties, which comprise a material portion of SAFE's portfolio;
as and when interest rates increase, there may be less activity generally in real estate transactions, including leasing, development and financing, and less financing available on attractive terms for SAFE to refinance its debt obligations or for potential tenants to finance their leasehold interests;
if SAFE suffers adverse business developments, the market value of our real estateinvestment in SAFE will likely decline and land and development assetsmay decline materially, the management fees we receive from SAFE may not grow as anticipated and/or SAFE may reduce its distributions to stockholders, including us;
there are potential conflicts of interests in our relationship with SAFE, as discussed further below under "There are various potential conflicts of interest in our relationship with SAFE, including our executive officers and/or directors who are also officers and/or directors of SAFE, which could result in decisions that are not indicativein the best interests of the prices at which our stockholders;"
we would be ablehave waived or elected not to sell the properties, ifseek reimbursement in full for certain expenses that we hadhave incurred on SAFE's behalf while it is in its growth stage, and will likely continue to do so beforewhile we foster SAFE's growth; and
if we terminate our management agreement with SAFE for convenience, we will be prohibited from competing with SAFE for one year after such termination.

SAFE is a public company that files separately with the endSecurities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). In its filings with the SEC, SAFE provides disclosure as to its business, including disclosure regarding its views as to the drivers of their intended holding period.  If we changedits financial performance and the risks it faces. SAFE's SEC filings also include certifications and disclosure regarding internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls.

We are subject to risks relating to our concentrations in certain asset types, geographies and sectors.

Our portfolio consists primarily of real estate, commercial real estate loans and our investment intent and decided to sell a property that was being held for investment, including in distressed circumstances as a means of raising liquidity, there can be no assurance that we would not realize losses on such sales, which losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial results, liquidity and the market price of our common stock. We intend to accelerate the monetization of assets in our legacy portfolio, including certain larger assets, and our decisions to do so resulted in our recognizing significant impairments in 2018. We also recognized additional impairments on legacy assets in 2018 from a re-evaluation of expected cash flows from certain legacy assets (referSAFE. Refer to "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis - Our Portfolio"). We continuePortfolio Overview" for a breakdown of our asset concentrations by property type and geographic location. In addition, our largest tenant, representing a net lease tenant in the entertainment/leisure sector, constituted 11.6% of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020. Through our investment in SAFE, we are also exposed to asset concentrations in SAFE's portfolio. For the year ended December 31, 2020, 17.7% of SAFE's total revenues came from hotel properties and one of SAFE's tenants, under an office property Ground Lease in Washington, DC, represented more than 10% of its revenues for the year. Many property types were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the previous economic recession and we may suffer additional losses on our assets due to these concentrations during periods of economic distress that affect these concentrations.

There are various potential conflicts of interest in our relationship with SAFE, including our executive officers and/or directors who are also officers and/or directors of SAFE, which could result in decisions that are not in the best interest of our stockholders.

There are various potential conflicts of interest in our relationship with SAFE, including our executive officers and/or directors who are also directors or officers of SAFE. Conflicts may include, without limitation: conflicts arising from the enforcement of agreements between us and SAFE; conflicts in the amount of time that our officers and employees will spend on SAFE's affairs vs. our other affairs; conflicts in determining whether to seek reimbursement from SAFE of certain expenses we incur on its behalf; conflicts in transactions that we pursue with SAFE; conflicts between the interests of our stockholders and members of our management who hold SAFE common stock and other legacy assets forequity interests in SAFE such as grants of interests in a subsidiary of SAFE's operating partnership (called CARET units) that will entitle them to participate in distributions arising from certain sales and financings of SAFE's Ground Leases; and conflicts in allocating investments to, and managing, a potential investment fund in which we and SAFE would invest, as discussed further below. Transactions between iStar and SAFE are subject to certain approvals of our independent directors; however, there can be no assurance that wesuch approval will not recognize impairmentbe successful in achieving terms and conditions as favorable to us as would be available from a third party.

Two directors of iStar also serve on such assets,SAFE's board of directors, including Jay Sugarman, who is the chief executive officer of SAFE and our chief executive officer. Our directors and executive officers have duties to our company under applicable Maryland law, and our executive officers and our directors who are also directors or non-legacy assetsofficers of SAFE have duties to SAFE under applicable Maryland law. Those duties may come in conflict from time to time. We have duties as the manager of SAFE which may come in conflict with our duties to our stockholders from time to time. In addition, conflicts of interest may
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exist or could arise in the future.future with our duties to Net Lease Venture II and our duties to SAFE as its manager in connection with future investment opportunities.
Changes
We are considering the formation of an investment fund in accounting rules will affect our financial reporting.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued new accounting standards that will affect our financial reporting.
In June 2016, theFASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses:Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13") which was issued to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments held by a reporting entity. This amendment replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Management does not believe the guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases("ASU 2016-02"), and in July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases ("ASU 2018-11"), to address two requirements of ASU 2016-02. ASU 2016-02 and ASU 2018-11 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. ASU 2016-02 requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating or finance leases. For operating and finance leases, a lessee will be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in its statement of financial position. Lessees under operating leases will be required to recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term generally on a straight-line basis, and classify all cash payments within operating activities in its statement of cash flows. Lessees under finance leases will be required to recognize interest expense on the lease liability (under the effective interest method) and amortization expense of the right-of-use asset (generally on a straight line basis), each reflected separately in its statement of operations. For operating lease arrangements for which we and SAFE would invest which would target the origination and acquisition of Ground Leases for commercial real estate projects that are in a pre-development phase, unlike the lessee, primarily under leaseslater stage development Ground Leases that fit SAFE's investment criteria. We may face conflicts of office space and certain ground leases, we expect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 to resultinterest in the recognition of a right-of-use asset and lease liability onfulfilling our consolidated balance sheets. We do not expect the right-of-use assets or lease liabilities to be materialduties to our balance sheet.stockholder, to SAFE as its manager and to the fund as its general partner and manager. We would be responsible for identifying and appropriately allocating investments between the fund and SAFE. In addition, iStar would be involved in establishing the price and the conditions of any future potential purchases of assets by SAFE from any such fund. The accounting applied byfund's fee structure could potentially be more favorable to us than the management fees we receive from SAFE. If we fail to deal appropriately with these and other conflicts, our business could be adversely affected.

Transactions between iStar and SAFE were negotiated between related parties and their terms may not be as favorable to us as a lessor willif they had been negotiated with an unaffiliated third party.

Transactions between iStar and SAFE were negotiated between related parties and their terms may not be mostly unchanged from that applied under previous GAAP.

Management has decidedas favorable to elect the practical expedient package that allows us: (a) to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts entered into prior to January 1, 2019 are or contain leases; (b) to not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019; and (c) to not reassess initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019.us as if they had been negotiated with an unaffiliated third party. In addition, we will electmay choose not to enforce, or to enforce less vigorously, our rights under agreements with SAFE because of our desire to maintain our ongoing relationship with SAFE. See Note 8 to our financial statements for a discussion of related party transactions between SAFE and us in 2020.

Our voting power in SAFE is subject to limitations, and joint venture and other investments we hold or may make in the future may not record onprovide us with full control.

Although we own approximately 65.4% of the outstanding common stock of SAFE as of December 31, 2020, we are party to a stockholder's agreement with SAFE that generally limits the discretionary voting power of our consolidated balance sheets leases whose term is less than 12 months at lease inception.

ASU 2018-11 amends ASU 2016-02 so that: (a) entities may electshares to not recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to ASC 842 by allowing entities to change their initial application41.9% and requires that we vote shares in excess of that amount in proportion to the beginningvotes of SAFE's other stockholders on matters presented for approval. As a result of such limitations, actions may be approved by SAFE's board and stockholders with which we do not agree. We have a joint venture partner in our Net Lease Ventures and we hold equity investments in certain funds and limited partnerships managed by third parties. These and other investments we may make in the periodfuture present risks that we may have differing objectives than our partners or the managers, board of adoption;directors, shareholders or other members in such investments, that we may become involved in disputes with them and (b) provides lessorsthat we may compete with a practical expedient to not separate non-lease components fromsuch entities. In addition, we rely on the associated lease component of the contractual payments if certain conditions are met. Management has decided to elect bothinternal controls and financial reporting controls of these provisions.
Changes in accounting standards could affect the comparability of our reported results with prior periodsentities and our abilitytheir failure to maintain effectiveness or comply with financial covenants underapplicable standards may adversely affect us.

Although the businesses in which we have invested generally have a significant real estate component, some of them may operate in businesses that are different from our debt instruments. We may also need to change our accounting systems and processes to enableprimary or historical business segments. Consequently, investments in these businesses, among other risks, subject us to complythe operating and financial risks of new business lines or industries other than real estate and to the risk that we do not have sole control over the operations of these businesses.

We have acquired, and may in the future acquire, commercial properties with the new standards, whichintent to sell the land to SAFE and to sell or lease the leasehold interest to a third party. If we are unable to sell or lease the leasehold interest, we will be exposed to the risks of ownership of operating properties.

We have acquired,and may in the future acquire, commercial properties with the intent to separate the property into an ownership interest in land that is sold to SAFE and an interest in the buildings and improvements thereon that is sold or leased to a third party. There may be costly.

For additional information regarding new accounting standards, referinstances where we are unable to Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements underfind a purchaser or lessee for the heading "New accounting pronouncements."
Our reserves for loan losses may prove inadequate,improvements, in which could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
We maintain loan loss reserves to offset potential future losses. Our general loan loss reserve reflects management's then-current estimation of the probability and severity of losses within our portfolio. In addition, our determination of asset-specific loan loss reserves relies on material estimates regarding the fair value of loan collateral. Estimation of ultimate loan losses, provision expenses and loss reserves is a complex and subjective process. As such, there can be no assurance that management's judgment will prove to be correct and that reservescase we will be adequate over timesubject to protect against potential future losses. Such losses could be caused by factorsthe risks of owning operating properties.

The ownership and operation of commercial properties will expose us to risks, including, but not limitedwithout limitation:
adverse changes in international, regional or local economic and demographic conditions;
tenant vacancies and market pressures to unanticipated offer tenant incentives to sign or renew leases;
adverse changes in the economyfinancial position or events adversely affecting specific assets, borrowers, industriesliquidity of tenants;
the inability to collect rent from tenants;
tenant bankruptcies;
higher costs resulting from capital expenditures and property operating expenses;
civil disturbances, hurricanes and other natural disasters, or terrorist acts or acts of war, which may result in which our borrowers operateuninsured or marketsunderinsured losses;
liabilities under environmental laws;
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risks of loss from casualty or condemnation;
changes in, which our borrowers or their propertiesand changes in enforcement of, laws, regulations and governmental policies, including, without limitation, health, safety, environmental, zoning and tax laws; and
the other risks described under "We are located. In particular, during the previous financial crisis, the weak economysubject to additional risks associated with owning and disruptiondeveloping property."

Upon taking ownership of a commercial property, we may be required to contribute ownership of the credit markets adversely impacted the ability and willingness of many of our borrowersland to service their debt and refinance our loans to them at maturity. If our reserves for credit losses prove inadequate we may suffer additional lossesa taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"), which would havesubsequently seek to sell the land to SAFE and lease or sell a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity andleasehold interest in such commercial property to a third party. Any gain from the market pricesale of our common stock.land would be subject to corporate income tax.

We have sufferedrecognized losses when a borrower defaults on a loan and the underlying collateral value is not sufficient, and we may sufferrecognize additional losses in the future.

We have sufferedrecognized losses arising from borrower defaults on our loan assets and we may sufferrecognize additional losses in the future. In the event of a default by a borrower on a non-recourse loan, we will only have recourse to the real estate-related assets collateralizing the loan. If the underlying collateral value is less than the loan amount, we will suffer a loss. Conversely, we sometimes make loans that are unsecured or are secured only by equity interests in the borrowing entities. These loans are subject to the risk that other lenders may be directly secured by the real estate assets of the borrower. In the event of a default, those collateralized lenders would have priority over us with respect to the proceeds of a sale of the underlying real estate. In cases described above, we may lack control over the underlying asset collateralizing our loan or the underlying assets of the borrower prior to a default, and as a result the value of the collateral may be reduced by acts or omissions by owners or managers of the assets.

We sometimes obtain individual or corporate guarantees from borrowers or their affiliates. In cases where guarantees are not fully or partially secured, we typically rely on financial covenants from borrowers and guarantors which are designed to require the borrower or guarantor to maintain certain levels of creditworthiness. Where we do not have recourse to specific collateral pledged to satisfy such guarantees or recourse loans, or where the value of the collateral proves insufficient, we will only have recourse as an unsecured creditor to the general assets of the borrower or guarantor, some or all of which may be pledged to satisfy other lenders. There can be no assurance that a borrower or guarantor will comply with its financial covenants, or that sufficient assets will be available to pay amounts owed to us under our loans and guarantees. As a result of these factors, we may suffer additional losses which could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.

In the event of a borrower bankruptcy, we may not have full recourse to the assets of the borrower in order to satisfy our loan. In addition, certain of our loans are subordinate to other debts of the borrower. If a borrower defaults on our loan or on debt senior to our loan, or in the event of a borrower bankruptcy, our loan will be satisfied only after the senior debt receives payment. Where debt senior to our loan exists, the presence of intercreditor arrangements may limit our ability to amend our loan documents, assign our loans, accept prepayments, exercise our remedies (through "standstill" periods) and control decisions made in bankruptcy proceedings relating to borrowers. Bankruptcy and borrower litigation can significantly increase collection costs and losses and the time necessary to acquire title to the underlying collateral, during which time the collateral may decline in value, causing us to suffer additional losses.

If the value of collateral underlying our loan declines or interest rates increase during the term of our loan, a borrower may not be able to obtain the necessary funds to repay our loan at maturity through refinancing. Decreasing collateral value and/or increasing interest rates may hinder a borrower's ability to refinance our loan because the underlying property cannot satisfy the debt service coverage requirements necessary to obtain new financing. If a borrower is unable to repay our loan at maturity, we could suffer additional loss which may adversely impact our financial performance.
Our expectations as to the potential size of the market for Ground Lease transactions and the growth of SAFE may prove to be incorrect.
We have made a significant investment in SAFE and the Ground Lease business. The achievement of our investment objectives for the Ground Lease business depends, in large part, on our ability, as SAFE's manager, to grow SAFE's portfolio. We cannot assure you that the size of the market for Ground Leases will meet our estimates. Potential tenants may prefer to own the land underlying the improvements they intend to develop, rehabilitate or own. In addition, as and when interest rates increase,

there may be less activity generally in real estate transactions, including leasing, development and financing, and less financing available for potential tenants to finance their leasehold interests. If the Ground Lease business does not achieve our investment objectives, the value of our investment in SAFE may decline materially and/or SAFE may reduce its distributions to stockholders, including us.
We may acquire a commercial property with the intent to sell the land to SAFE and to sell or lease the leasehold interest to a third party. If we are unable to sell or lease the leasehold interest, we will be exposed to the risks of ownership of operating properties.
We may acquire commercial properties with the intent to separate the property into an ownership interest in land that is sold to SAFE and an interest in the buildings and improvements thereon that is sold or leased to a third party. There may be instances where we are unable to find a purchaser or lessee for the improvements, in which case we will be subject to the risks of owning operating properties.
The ownership and operation of commercial properties will expose us to risks, including, without limitation:
adverse changes in international, regional or local economic and demographic conditions;
tenant vacancies and market pressures to offer tenant incentives to sign or renew leases;
adverse changes in the financial position or liquidity of tenants;
the inability to collect rent from tenants;
tenant bankruptcies;
higher costs resulting from capital expenditures and property operating expenses;
civil disturbances, hurricanes and other natural disasters, or terrorist acts or acts of war, which may result in uninsured or underinsured losses;
liabilities under environmental laws;
risks of loss from casualty or condemnation;
changes in, and changes in enforcement of, laws, regulations and governmental policies, including, without limitation, health, safety, environmental, zoning and tax laws; and
the other risks described under "We are subject to additional risks associated with owning and developing property."
Upon taking ownership of a commercial property, we may be required to contribute ownership of the land to a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"), which would subsequently seek to sell the land to SAFE and lease or sell a leasehold interest in such commercial property to a third party. Any gain from the sale of land would be subject to corporate income tax.
We are subject to additional risks associated with loan participations.

Some of our loans are participation interests or co-lender arrangements in which we share the rights, obligations and benefits of the loan with other lenders. We may need the consent of these parties to exercise our rights under such loans, including rights with respect to amendment of loan documentation, enforcement proceedings in the event of default and the institution of, and control over, foreclosure proceedings. Similarly, a majority of the participants may be able to take actions to which we object but to which we will be bound if our participation interest represents a minority interest. We may be adversely affected by this lack of full control.

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We are subject to additional risk associated with owning and developing real estate.
We
As of December 31, 2020, we own a numberapproximately $430.7 million of assets that previously served as collateral on defaulted loans. These assets are predominantly land and development assets and $197.6 million of operating properties.properties, based on net carrying values. These assets expose us to additional risks, including, without limitation:

We must incur costs to carry these assets and in some cases make repairs to defects in construction, make improvements to, or complete the assets, which requires additional liquidity and results in additional expenses that could exceed our original estimates and impact our operating results.
Real estate projects are not liquid and, to the extent we need to raise liquidity through asset sales, we may be limited in our ability to sell these assets in a short-time frame.
Uncertainty associated with economic conditions, rezoning, obtaining governmental permits and approvals, concerns of community associations, reliance on third party contractors, increasing commodity costs and threatened or pending litigation may materially delay our completion of rehabilitation and development activities and materially increase their cost to us.
The values of our real estate investments are subject to a number of factors outside of our control, including changes in the general economic climate, changes in interest rates and the availability of attractive financing, over-building or decreasing demand in the markets where we own assets, and changes in law and governmental regulations.



The residential market has previously experienced significant downturns that could recur and adversely affect us.

As of December 31, 2018,2020, we owned land and residential condominiums with a net carrying value of $618.8$435.9 million. The housing market in the United States has previously been affected by weakness in the economy, high unemployment levels and low consumer confidence. It is possible another downturn could occur again in the near future and adversely impact our portfolio, and accordingly our financial performance. In addition, rising interest rates tend to negatively impact the residential mortgage market, which in turn may adversely affect the value of and demand for our land assets including our residential development projects.

We may experience losses if the creditworthiness of our tenants deteriorates and they are unable to meet their lease obligations.

We own properties leased to tenants of our real estate assets and receive rents from tenants during the contracted term of such leases. We underwrite the credit of prospective borrowers and tenants and often require them to provide some form of credit support such as corporate guarantees, letters of credit and/or cash security deposits. Although our loans and real estate assets are geographically diverse and the borrowers and tenants operate in a variety of industries, to the extent we have a significant concentration of interest or operating lease revenues from any single borrower or customer, the inability of that borrower or tenant to make its payment could have a material adverse effect on us. As ofFor the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, our five largest borrowers or tenants of net lease assets collectively accounted for approximately 14.4%21.4% of our 2018 revenues, of which no singleour largest customer accountsaccounted for more than 6.7%approximately 11.6%. A tenant's ability to pay rent is determined by its creditworthiness, among other factors. If a tenant's credit deteriorates, the tenant may default on its obligations under our lease and may also become bankrupt. The bankruptcy or insolvency of our tenants or other failure to pay is likely to adversely affect the income produced by our real estate assets. If a tenant defaults, we may experience delays and incur substantial costs in enforcing our rights as landlord. If a tenant files for bankruptcy, we may not be able to evict the tenant solely because of such bankruptcy or failure to pay. A court, however, may authorize a tenant to reject and terminate its lease with us. In such a case, our claim against the tenant for unpaid, future rent would be subject to a statutory cap that might be substantially less than the remaining rent owed under the lease. In addition, certain amounts paid to us within 90 days prior to the tenant's bankruptcy filing could be required to be returned to the tenant's bankruptcy estate. In any event, it is highly unlikely that a bankrupt or insolvent tenant would pay in full amounts it owes us under a lease that it intends to reject. In other circumstances, where a tenant's financial condition has become impaired, we may agree to partially or wholly terminate the lease in advance of the termination date in consideration for a lease termination fee that is likely less than the total contractual rental amount. Without regard to the manner in which the lease termination occurs, we are likely to incur additional costs in the form of tenant improvements and leasing commissions in our efforts to lease the space to a new tenant. In any of the foregoing circumstances, our financial performance could be materially adversely affected.
We are subject to risks relating to our asset concentration.
Our portfolio consists primarily of real estate and commercial real estate loans which are generally diversified by asset type, obligor, property type and geographic location. Refer to "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis - Portfolio Overview" for our asset concentrations by property type and geographic location. Many property types were adversely affected by the previous economic recession and we may suffer additional losses on our assets due to these concentrations.
Lease expirations, lease defaults and lease terminations may adversely affect our revenue.

Lease expirations and lease terminations may result in reduced revenues if the lease payments received from replacement tenants are less than the lease payments received from the expiring or terminating corporate tenants. In addition, lease defaults or lease terminations by one or more significant tenants or the failure of tenants under expiring leases to elect to renew their leases could cause us to experience long periods of vacancy with no revenue from a facility and to incur substantial capital
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expenditures and/or lease concessions in order to obtain replacement tenants. Leases representing approximately 14.1%16.7% of our annualized in-place operating lease income and interest income from sales-type leases are scheduled to expire during the next five years.

We and SAFE compete with a variety of financing and leasing sources for our customers.

The financial services industry and commercial real estate markets are highly competitive and have become more competitive in recent years. Our competitors include finance companies, other REITs, commercial banks and thrift institutions, investment banks and hedge funds, among others. OurSAFE's competitors include those same entities, as well as private individuals and pension funds. These competitors may seek to compete aggressively with us or SAFE on a number of factors including transaction pricing, terms and structure. We and SAFE may have difficulty competing to the extent we are unwilling to match ourthe competitors' deal terms in order to maintain our interestor SAFE's profit margins and/or credit standards. To the extent that we match competitors' pricing, terms or structure, we or SAFE may experience decreased interest margins and/or increased risk of credit losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our or SAFE's financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.


We face significant competition within our net leasing business from other owners, operators and developers of properties, many of which own properties similar to ours in markets where we operate. Such competition may affect our ability to attract and retain tenants and reduce the rents we are able to charge. These competing properties may have vacancy rates higher than our properties, which may result in their owners offering lower rental rates than we would or providing greater tenant improvement allowances or other leasing concessions. This combination of circumstances could adversely affect our revenues and financial performance.

We are subject to certain risks associated with investing in real estate, including potential liabilities under environmental laws and risks of loss from weather conditions, man-made or natural disasters, climate change and terrorism.

Under various U.S. federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner of real estate (including, in certain circumstances, a secured lender that succeeds to ownership or control of a property) may become liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, under or in its property. Those laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or control party knew of or was responsible for the release or presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of investigation, remediation or removal of those substances may be substantial. The owner or control party of a site may be subject to common law claims by third parties based on damages and costs resulting from environmental contamination emanating from a site. Certain environmental laws also impose liability in connection with the handling of or exposure to asbestos-containing materials, pursuant to which third parties may seek recovery from owners of real properties for personal injuries associated with asbestos-containing materials. While a secured lender is not likely to be subject to these forms of environmental liability, when we foreclose on real property, we become an owner and are subject to the risks of environmental liability. Additionally, our net lease assets and SAFE's Ground Leases generally require ourthe tenants to undertake the obligation for environmental compliance and indemnify us and SAFE from liability with respect thereto. There can be no assurance that ourthe tenants will have sufficient resources to satisfy their obligations to us.

Weather conditions and man-made or natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, droughts, fires and other environmental conditions can damage properties we own. As of December 31, 2018,2020, approximately 16%17.2% of the carrying value of our assets was located in the western and northwestern United States, geographic areas at higher risk for earthquakes. Additionally, we own properties located near the coastline and the value of our properties will potentially be subject to the risks associated with long-term effects of climate change. A significant number of our properties are located in major urban areas which, in recent years, have been high risk geographical areas for terrorism and threats of terrorism. Certain forms of terrorism including, but not limited to, nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism, political risks, environmental hazards and/or Acts of God may be deemed to fall completely outside the general coverage limits of our insurance policies or may be uninsurable or cost prohibitive to justify insuring against. Furthermore, if the U.S. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act is repealed or not extended or renewed upon its expiration, the cost for terrorism insurance coverage may increase and/or the terms, conditions, exclusions, retentions, limits and sublimits of such insurance may be materially amended, and may effectively decrease the scope and availability of such insurance to the point where it is effectively unavailable. Future weather conditions, man-made or natural disasters, effects of climate change or acts of terrorism could adversely impact the demand for, and value of, our assets and could also directly impact the value of our assets through damage, destruction or loss, and could thereafter materially impact the availability or cost of insurance to protect against these events. Although we believe our owned real estate and the properties collateralizing our loan assets are adequately covered by insurance, we cannot predict at this time if we or our borrowers will be able to obtain appropriate coverage at a reasonable cost in the future, or if we will be able to continue to pass along all of the costs of insurance to our tenants. The foregoing risks also apply generally to SAFE's properties
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and the buildings thereon owned by SAFE's tenants. Any weather conditions, man-made or natural disasters, terrorist attack or effect of climate change, whether or not insured, could have a material adverse effect on our or SAFE's financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our or SAFE's common stock. In addition, there is a risk that one or more of our property insurers may not be able to fulfill their obligations with respect to claims payments due to a deterioration in its financial condition.
Transactions between iStar and SAFE were negotiated between related parties and their terms may not be as favorable to us as if they had been negotiated with an unaffiliated third party.
Transactions between iStar and SAFE, including our recent $250.0 million investment in SAFE and the agreements entered into in connection with such investment (refer to "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis - Our Portfolio") were negotiated between related parties and their terms may not be as favorable to us as if they had been negotiated with an unaffiliated third party. In addition, we may choose not to enforce, or to enforce less vigorously, our rights under agreements with SAFE because of our desire to maintain our ongoing relationship with SAFE.
There are various potential conflicts of interest in our relationship with SAFE, including our executive officers and/or directors who are also officers and/or directors of SAFE, which could result in decisions that are not in the best interest of our stockholders.
Conflicts of interest may exist or could arise in the future with SAFE, including our executive officers and/or directors who are also directors or officers of SAFE. Conflicts may include, without limitation: conflicts arising from the enforcement of

agreements between us and SAFE; conflicts in the amount of time that our officers and employees will spend on our affairs versus SAFE's affairs; and conflicts in future transactions that we may pursue with SAFE. Transactions between iStar and SAFE would be subject to certain approvals of our independent directors; however, there can be no assurance that such approval will be successful in achieving terms and conditions as favorable to us as would be available from a third party. Two directors of iStar also serve on SAFE's our board of directors, including Jay Sugarman, who is the chief executive officer of SAFE and our chief executive officer.
Our directors and executive officers have duties to our company under applicable Maryland law, and our executive officers and our directors who are also directors or officers of SAFE also have duties to SAFE under applicable Maryland law. Those duties may come in conflict from time to time. We have duties as the manager of SAFE which may come in conflict with our duties to our stockholders from time to time. In addition, conflicts of interest may exist or could arise in the future with our duties to Net Lease Venture II and our duties to SAFE as its manager in connection with future investment opportunities.
From time to time we make investments in companies over which we do not have control. Some of these companies operate in industries that differ from our current operations, with different risks than investing in real estate.
From time to time we make debt or equity investments in other companies that we may not control or over which we may not have sole control. Although these businesses generally have a significant real estate component, some of them may operate in businesses that are different from our primary business segments. Consequently, investments in these businesses, among other risks, subject us to the operating and financial risks of industries other than real estate and to the risk that we do not have sole control over the operations of these businesses.
From time to time we may make additional investments in or acquire other entities that may subject us to similar risks. Investments in entities over which we do not have sole control, including joint ventures, present additional risks such as having differing objectives than our partners or the entities in which we invest, or becoming involved in disputes, or competing with those persons. In addition, we rely on the internal controls and financial reporting controls of these entities and their failure to maintain effectiveness or comply with applicable standards may adversely affect us.
Declines in the market values of our equity investments that are not publicly traded may adversely affect periodic reported results.
Most
Certain of our equity investments other than SAFE, are in funds or companies that are not publicly traded and their fair value may not be readily determinable. As of December 31, 2020, the aggregate carrying value of such investments represented 4.9% of our assets. We may periodically estimate the fair value of these investments, based upon available information and management's judgment. Because such valuations are inherently uncertain, they may fluctuate over short periods of time. In addition, our determinations regarding the fair value of these investments may be materially higher than the values that we ultimately realize upon their disposal, which could result in losses that have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, the market price of our common stock and our ability to pay dividends.
Quarterly results may fluctuate and may not be indicative of future quarterly performance.
Our quarterly operating results could fluctuate; therefore, reliance should not be placed on past quarterly results as indicative of our performance in future quarters. Factors that could cause quarterly operating results to fluctuate include, among others, variations in loan and real estate portfolio performance, levels of non-performing assets and related provisions, market values of investments, costs associated with debt, general economic conditions, the state of the real estate and financial markets and the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets.
Our ability to retain and attract key personnel is critical to our success.

Our success depends on our ability to retain our senior management and the other key members of our management team and recruit additional qualified personnel. We rely in part on equity compensation to retain and incentivize our personnel. In addition, if members of our management join competitors or form competing companies, the competition could have a material adverse effect on our business or SAFE's business. Efforts to retain or attract professionals may result in additional compensation expense, which could affect our financial performance.

Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.

In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and that of our customers, and personally identifiable information of our customers and employees, in our data centers and on our networks. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to our operations and business strategy. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure

or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, disrupt our operations and the services we provide to customers, and damage our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Financing Risks

Our credit ratings will impact our borrowing costs.

Our borrowing costs and our access to the debt capital markets depend significantly on our credit ratings. Our unsecured corporate credit ratings from major national credit rating agencies are currently below investment grade. Having below investment grade credit ratings makes our borrowing costs higher than they would be with an investment grade rating and makes restrictive covenants in our public unsecured debt securities operative. These restrictive covenants are described below in "Covenants in our indebtedness could limit our flexibility and adversely affect our financial condition."

Covenants in our indebtedness could limit our flexibility and adversely affect our financial condition.

Our outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness of at least 1.2x and a restriction on debt incurrence based upon the effect of the debt incurrence on our fixed charge coverage ratio, subject to certain permitted debt baskets. If any of our covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of our debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. Limitations on our ability to incur new indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio may limit the amount of new investments we make.

Our revolving credit facility with a maximum capacity of $350.0 million (our "Revolving Credit Facility") and our $650.0 million senior term loan (our "Senior Term Loan") contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral
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coverage, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, our Senior Term Loan requires the Company to maintain collateral coverage of at least 1.25x outstanding borrowings on the facility and our Revolving Credit Facility requires us to maintain both collateral coverage of at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility and a consolidated ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of at least 1.5x. We may not pay common dividends if the Company is in default under the Senior Term Loan or the Revolving Credit Facility or would fail to comply with the covenants in such agreements after giving effect to the dividend.

Our Senior Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we fail to pay amounts due in respect of our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing our unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated. The covenants described above could limit our flexibility and make it more difficult and/or expensive to refinance our existing indebtedness. A default by us on our indebtedness would have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.

We have significant indebtedness and funding commitments and limitations on our liquidity and ability to raise capital may adversely affect us.

Sufficient liquidity is critical to our ability to grow and to meet our scheduled debt payments, make additional investments in SAFE, pay distributions and satisfy funding commitments to borrowers. We have relied on proceeds from the issuance of unsecured debt, secured borrowings, repayments from our loan assets and proceeds from asset sales to fund our operations and other activities, and we expect to continue to rely primarily on these sources of liquidity for the foreseeable future. Our ability to access capital in 2021 and beyond will be subject to a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control, such as general economic conditions, changes in interest rates and conditions prevailing in the credit and real estate markets. There can be no assurance that we will have access to liquidity when needed or on terms that are acceptable to us. We may also encounter difficulty in selling assets or executing capital raising strategies on acceptable terms in a timely manner, which could impact our ability to make scheduled repayments on our outstanding debt. Failure to repay or refinance our borrowings as they come due would be an event of default under the relevant debt instruments, which could result in a cross default and acceleration of our other outstanding debt obligations. Failure to meet funding commitments could cause us to be in default of our financing commitments to borrowers. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.

We utilize derivative instruments to hedge risk, which may adversely affect our borrowing cost and expose us to other risks.

The derivative instruments we use are typically in the form of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts. Our use of derivative instruments involves the risk that a counterparty to a hedging arrangement could default on its obligation and the risk that we may have to pay certain costs, such as transaction fees or breakage costs, if a hedging arrangement is terminated by us. Developing an effective strategy for dealing with movements in interest rates and foreign currencies is complex and no strategy can completely insulate us from risks associated with such fluctuations. There can be no assurance that any hedging activities will have the desired beneficial impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

Significant increases in interest rates could have an adverse effect on our operating results.

Our operating results depend in part on the difference between the interest and related income earned on our assets and the interest expense incurred in connection with our interest bearing liabilities. Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets will affect the spread between our interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities subject to the impact of interest rate floors and caps, as well as the amounts of floating rate assets and liabilities. Any significant compression of the spreads between interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities could have a material adverse effect on us. While interest rates remain low by historical standards, rates are generally expected to rise in the coming years, although there is no certainty as to the amount by which they may rise. In the event of a significant rising interest rate environment, rates could exceed the interest rate floors that exist on certain of our floating rate debt and create a mismatch between our floating rate loans and our floating rate debt that could have a significant adverse effect on our operating results. An increase in interest rates could also, among other things, reduce the value of our fixed-rate interest bearing assets and our ability to realize gains from the sale of such assets. In addition, rising interest rates may adversely affect the value of our investment in SAFE. Rising interest rates also tend to negatively impact the residential mortgage market, which in turn may adversely affect the value of and demand for our land assets, including our residential development projects. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions, and other factors beyond our control.
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The replacement of LIBOR may affect the value of certain of our financial obligations and could affect our results of operations or financial condition.

In July 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates after 2021. In December 2020, ICE Benchmark Association, the administrator of LIBOR, published a consultation regarding its intention to cease publication of U.S. dollar LIBOR after June 2023. As of December 31, 2020, approximately 25.8% of the total principal amount of our outstanding debt was floating rate debt. We are unable to predict the timing or effect of any changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates or any other reforms to LIBOR or any replacement of LIBOR that may be enacted in the United States, the United Kingdom or elsewhere. Such changes, reforms or replacements relating to LIBOR could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, derivatives and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us on our overall financial condition or results of operations.

Risks Relating to Our Accounting and Valuation Estimates

We are required to make a number of judgments in applying accounting policies, and different estimates and assumptions could result in changes to our financial condition and results of operations.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change underlie our determination of the allowance for loan losses, which is based primarily on the estimated fair value of loan collateral and our estimate of expected credit losses, as well as the valuation of real estate assets and deferred tax assets. While we have identified those accounting policies that we consider to be critical and have procedures in place to facilitate the associated judgments, different assumptions in the application of these policies could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and results of operations and actual results may differ materially from our estimates.

The carrying values of our assets held for investment are not determined based upon the prices at which they could be sold currently.

As discussed further in the notes to our consolidated financial statements, we record our real estate and land and development assets at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. If we hold a property for use or investment, we will only review it for impairment in value if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property may not be recoverable, based on management's determination that the aggregate future cash flows to be generated by the asset (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value. Management's estimates of cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income trends, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. The carrying values of our real estate and land and development assets are not indicative of the prices at which we would be able to sell the properties, if we had to do so before the end of their intended holding period. If we changed our investment intent and decided to sell a property that was being held for investment, including in distressed circumstances as a means of raising liquidity, there can be no assurance that we would not realize losses on such sales, which losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial results, liquidity and the market price of our common stock. We intend to accelerate the monetization of assets in our legacy portfolio. We continue to hold other legacy assets for investment, and there can be no assurance that we will not recognize impairment on such assets, or non-legacy assets in the future.

Our allowances for loan losses and net investment in leases may prove inadequate, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.

We maintain allowances for our loan and net investment in lease portfolios to offset potential future losses. Our loss allowances reflect management's then-current estimation of the probability and severity of losses within our portfolio. In addition, our determination of asset-specific allowances relies on material estimates regarding the fair value of loan collateral. Estimation of ultimate losses, provision expenses and loss allowances is a complex and subjective process. As such, there can be no assurance that management's judgment will prove to be correct and that allowances will be adequate over time to protect against potential future losses. Such losses could be caused by factors including, but not limited to, unanticipated adverse changes in the economy or events adversely affecting specific assets, borrowers, tenants, industries in which our borrowers or tenants operate or markets in which our borrowers/tenants or their properties are located. In particular, during the previous financial crisis, the weak economy and disruption of the credit markets adversely impacted the ability and willingness of many of our borrowers to service their debt and refinance our loans to them at maturity. If our allowances for credit losses prove inadequate we may suffer additional losses which would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.

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Risks Relating to our Organization and Structure

We may change certain of our policies without stockholder approval.

Our charter does not set forth specific percentages of the types of investments we may make. We can amend, revise or eliminate our investment financing and conflict of interest policies at any time at our discretion without a vote of our shareholders. A change in these policies could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, liquidity and the market price of our common stock.

Certain provisions of Maryland law and our organizational documents could inhibit changes in our charter may inhibit a change in control.
Generally, to maintain our qualification as a REIT under the Code, not more than 50% in valuecontrol of our outstanding sharescompany.

Certain provisions of stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last halfMaryland law and our organizational documents could inhibit changes in control of our taxable year. The Code defines "individuals" for purposes of the requirement described in the preceding sentence to include some types of entities. Under our charter, no person may own more than 9.8% of our outstanding shares of stock, with some exceptions. The restrictions on transferability and ownership may delay, deter or prevent a change in control or other transactioncompany that might involve a premium price for our common stock or that our shareholders otherwise believe to be in thetheir best interest, including, among others, the following:

Pursuant to the Maryland General Corporation Law, or the MGCL, our board of directors has by resolution exempted business combinations between us and any other person from the business combination provisions of the security holders.MGCL, and our bylaws contain a provision exempting from the control share acquisition statute any and all acquisitions by any person of shares of our stock. However, there can be no assurance that these exemptions will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future.
Our charter generally prohibits any person from directly or indirectly owning more than 9.8% in value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of our outstanding capital stock.
Our board of directors, without stockholder approval, has the power under our charter to amend our charter from time to time to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares of stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series that we are authorized to issue, to authorize us to issue authorized but unissued shares of our common stock or preferred stock and to classify or reclassify any unissued shares of our common stock or preferred stock into one or more classes or series of stock and set the terms of such newly classified or reclassified shares. As a result, our board of directors could establish a class or series of preferred stock that could, depending on the terms of such series, delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our common stock or that our shareholders otherwise believe to be in their best interest.

Our Investment Company Act exemption limits our investment discretion and loss of the exemption would adversely affect us.
We believe that we currently are not, and we intend to operate our company so that we will not be, regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. We believe we are not an investment company under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act because we do not engage primarily, or hold ourselves out as being engaged primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities. The Company engages primarily in the non-investment company businesses of investing in, financing and developing real estate and real estate-related projects, generally through subsidiaries and affiliated companies, including SAFE. Maintaining our exemption from regulation as an investment company under the Investment Company Act limits our ability to invest in assets that otherwise would meet our investment strategies.

We will need to monitor our investments and income to ensure that we continue to satisfy our exemption from the Investment Company Act, but there can be no assurance that we will be able to avoid the need to register as an Investment Company. If it were established that we were an unregistered investment company, there would be a risk that we would be subject to monetary penalties and injunctive relief in an action brought by the SEC, that we would be unable to enforce contracts with third parties, or that third parties could seek to obtain rescission of transactions and that we would be subject to limitations on corporate leverage that would have an adverse impact on our investment returns. This would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and the market price of our securities.

Our bylaws designate the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland as the sole and exclusive forum for some litigation, which could limit the ability of stockholders to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with our company.

Our bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive forum for: (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf; (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of any duty owed by us or by any director or officer or other employee to us or to our stockholders; (c) any action asserting a claim against us or any director or officer or other employee arising pursuant to any provision of the Maryland General Corporation Law or our charter or bylaws; or (d) any action asserting a claim against us or any director or officer or other employee that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall be the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland, or, if that Court does not have
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jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division. This forum selection provision may limit the ability of stockholders of our company to obtain a judicial forum that they find favorable for disputes with our company or our directors, officers, employees, if any, or other stockholders.

Tax Risks Related to Ownership of Our Shares

We would be subject to adverse consequences if we fail to qualify as a REIT.

We believe that we have been organized and operated in a manner so as to qualify for taxation as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 1998. Our qualification as a REIT, however, has depended and will continue to depend on our ability to meet various requirements concerning, among other things, the ownership of our outstanding stock, the nature of our assets, the sources of our income and the amount of our distributions to our shareholders. Our compliance with the REIT income and quarterly asset requirements also depends upon our ability to manage successfully the composition of our income and assets on an ongoing basis. Our ability to satisfy these asset tests depends upon our analysis of the characterization of our assets for U.S. federal income tax purposes and fair market values of our assets. The fair market values of certain of our assets are not susceptible to a precise determination.

If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT for any taxable year, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to our shareholders in computing our net taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax, including, for taxable years prior to 2018, any applicable alternative minimum tax on our net taxable income at regular corporate rates and applicable state and local taxes. We would also be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years following the year during which our REIT qualification was lost unless we were entitled to relief under certain Code provisions and obtained a ruling from the IRS. If disqualified and unable to obtain relief, we may need to borrow money or sell assets to pay taxes. As a result, cash available for distribution would be reduced for each of the years involved. Furthermore, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause our REIT qualification to be revoked. This could have a material adverse effect on our business and the market price of our common stock.
Our 2016 Senior Term Loan and 2015 Revolving Credit Facility (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 10") prohibit us from paying dividends on our common stock if we no longer qualify as a REIT.
To qualify as a REIT, we may be forced to borrow funds, sell assets or take other actions during unfavorable market conditions.

To qualify as a REIT, we generally must distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our net taxable income, excluding net capital gains each year, and we will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, as well as applicable state and local taxes, to the extent that we distribute less than 100% of our net taxable income each year. In addition, we will be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which distributions paid by us in any calendar year are less than the sum of 85% of our ordinary income, 95% of our capital gain net income and 100% of our undistributed income from prior years.
In the event that principal, premium or interest payments with respect to a particular debt instrument that we hold are not made when due, we may nonetheless be required to continue to recognize the unpaid amounts as taxable income. In addition, we may be allocated taxable income in excess of cash flow received from some of our partnership investments. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, we willWe are generally be required to take certain amounts into income no later than the time such amounts are reflected on our financial statements (thisstatements. The application of this rule will apply to debt instruments issued withmay require the accrual of income earlier than would be the case under the otherwise applicable tax rules; however, recently released proposed Treasury Regulations generally would exclude, among other items, original issue discount for(whether or not de minimis) and market discount from the applicability of this rule. Although the proposed Treasury Regulations generally will not be effective until taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018).the date on which they are issued in final form, we generally are permitted to elect to rely on the proposed Treasury Regulations currently. Also, in certain circumstances our ability to deduct interest expenses for U.S. federal income tax purposes may be limited. From these and other potential timing differences between income recognition or expense deduction and cash receipts or disbursements, there is a significant risk that we may have substantial taxable income in

excess of cash available for distribution. In order to qualify as a REIT and avoid the payment of income and excise taxes, we may need to borrow funds or take other actions to meet our REIT distribution requirements for the taxable year in which the phantom income is recognized.
Complying with the REIT requirements may cause us to forego and/or liquidate otherwise attractive investments.
In order to meet the income, asset and distribution tests under the REIT rules, we may be required to take or forego certain actions. For instance, we may not be able to make certain investments and we may have to liquidate other investments. In addition, we may be required to make distributions to shareholders at disadvantageous times or when we do not have funds readily available for distribution. These actions could have the effect of reducing our income and amounts available for distribution to our shareholders.
Certain of our business activities may potentially be subject to the prohibited transaction tax, which could reduce the return on your investment.

For so long as we qualify as a REIT, our ability to dispose of certain properties may be restricted under the REIT rules, which generally impose a 100% penalty tax on any gain recognized on "prohibited transactions," which refers to the disposition of property that is deemed to be inventory or held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of our business, subject to certain exceptions. Whether property is inventory or otherwise held primarily for sale depends on the particular facts and circumstances. The Code provides a safe harbor that, if met, allows a REIT to avoid being treated as engaged in a prohibited
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transaction. No assurance can be given that any property that we sell will not be treated as property held for sale to customers, or that we can comply with the safe harbor. The 100% tax does not apply to gains from the sale of foreclosure property or to property that is held through a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS") or other taxable corporation, although such income will be subject to tax in the hands of the corporation at regular corporate rates. We intend to structure our activities to avoid prohibited transaction characterization.

Certain of our activities, including our use of TRSs, are subject to taxes that could reduce our cash flows.

Even if we qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we will be required to pay some U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. taxes on our income and property, including taxes on any undistributed income, taxes on income from certain activities conducted as a result of foreclosures, and property and transfer taxes. We would be required to pay taxes on net taxable income that we fail to distribute to our shareholders. In addition, we may be required to limit certain activities that generate non-qualifying REIT income, such as land development and sales of condominiums, and/or we may be required to conduct such activities through TRS. We hold a significant amount of assets in our TRS, including assets that we have acquired through foreclosure, assets that may be treated as dealer property and other assets that could adversely affect our ability to qualify as a REIT if held at the REIT level. As a result, we will be required to pay income taxes on the taxable income generated by these assets. Furthermore, we will be subject to a 100% penalty tax to the extent our economic arrangements with our TRS are not comparable to similar arrangements among unrelated parties. We will also be subject to a 100% tax to the extent we derive income from the sale of assets to customers in the ordinary course of business other than through our TRS. To the extent we or our TRS are required to pay U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. taxes, we will have less cash available for distribution to our shareholders.

We have substantial net operating loss carry forwardscarryforwards which we use to offset our tax and distribution requirements. We fully utilized our net capital loss carry forward during the year ended December 31, 2017. Net operating losses arisingthat have arisen in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 will only be able toand thereafter may offset up to 80% of our net taxable income (after the application of the dividends paid deduction), except to the extent those losses are utilized in taxable years prior to 2021, and may not be carried back. In the event that we experience an "ownership change" for purposes of Section 382 of the Code, our ability to use these losses will be limited. An "ownership change" is determined through a set of complex rules which track the changes in ownership that occur in our common stock for a trailing three year period. We have experienced volatility and significant trading in our common stock in recent years. The occurrence of an ownership change is generally beyond our control and, if triggered, may increase our tax and distribution obligations for which we may not have sufficient cash flow.

A failure to comply with the limits on our ownership of and relationship with our TRS would jeopardize our REIT qualification and may result in the application of a 100% excise tax.

No more than 20% (25% for taxable years beginning before December 31, 2017) of the value of a REIT's total assets may consist of stock or securities of one or more TRS. This requirement limits the extent to which we can conduct activities through TRS or expand the activities that we conduct through TRS. The values of some of our assets, including assets that we hold through TRSs may not be subject to precise determination, and values are subject to change in the future. In addition, we hold certain mortgage and mezzanine loans within one or more of our TRS that are secured by real property. We treat these loans as qualifying assets for purposes of the REIT asset tests to the extent that such mortgage loans are secured by real property and such mezzanine

loans are secured by an interest in a limited liability company that holds real property. We received from the IRS a private letter ruling which holds that we may exclude such loans from the limitation that securities from TRS must constitute no more than 20% (25% for taxable years beginning before December 31, 2017) of our total assets. We are entitled to rely upon this private letter ruling only to the extent that we did not misstate or omit a material fact in the ruling request and that we continue to operate in accordance with the material facts described in such request, and no assurance can be given that we will always be able to do so. To the extent that any loan is recharacterized as equity, it would increase the amount of non-real estate securities that we have in our TRS and could adversely affect our ability to meet the limitation described above. If we were not able to exclude such loans to our TRS from the limitation described above, our ability to meet the REIT asset tests and other REIT requirements could be adversely affected. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we have met or will be able to continue to comply with the TRS limitation.

In addition, we may from time to time need to make distributions from a TRS in order to keep the value of our TRS below the TRS limitation. TRS dividends, however, generally will not constitute qualifying income for purposes of the 75% REIT gross income test. While we will monitor our compliance with both this income test and the limitation on the percentage of our total assets represented by TRS securities, and intend to conduct our affairs so as to comply with both, the two may at times be in conflict with one another. For example, it is possible that we may wish to distribute a dividend from a TRS in order to reduce the value of our TRS to comply with limitation, but we may be unable to do so without simultaneously violating the 75% REIT gross income test.

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Although there are other measures we can take in such circumstances to remain in compliance with the requirements for REIT qualification, there can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with both of these tests in all market conditions.
Dividends payable by REITs do not qualify for the reduced tax rates on dividend income from C corporations, which could adversely affect the value of our common stock.
The maximum U.S. federal income tax rate for certain qualified dividends payable by C corporations to U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates is 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, are generally not eligible for this reduced rate. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026, non-corporate taxpayers may deduct up to 20% of certain qualified business income, including "qualified REIT dividends" (generally, REIT dividends received by a REIT shareholder that are not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income), subject to certain limitations, resulting in an effective maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 29.6% on such income. Although the reduced U.S. federal income tax rate applicable to qualified dividends from C corporations does not adversely affect the taxation of REITs or dividends paid by REITs, the more favorable rates applicable to regular corporate dividends, together with the recently reduced corporate tax rate (21%) could cause non-corporate investors to perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could adversely affect the value of the REIT shares, including our common stock.
Legislative or regulatory tax changes related to REITs could materially and adversely affect us.

The U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations governing REITs and their stockholders, as well as the administrative interpretations of those laws and regulations, are constantly under review and may be changed at any time, possibly with retroactive effect. No assurance can be given as to whether, when, or in what form, the U.S. federal income tax laws applicable to us and our stockholders may be enacted. Changes to the U.S. federal income tax laws and interpretations of U.S. federal tax laws could adversely affect an investment in our common stock.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was signed into law on December 22, 2017, made significant changes to the U.S. federal income tax laws applicable to businesses and their owners, including REITs and their stockholders. Certain key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could impact the Company and its stockholders, beginning in 2018, including the following:
Reduced Tax Rates. The highest individual U.S. federal income tax rate on ordinary income is reduced from 39.6% to 37% (through taxable years ending in 2025), and the maximum corporate income tax rate is reduced from 35% to 21%. In addition, individuals, trust, and estates that own the Company's stock are permitted to deduct up to 20% of dividends received from the Company (other than dividends that are designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income), generally resulting in an effective maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 29.6% on such dividends (through taxable years ending in 2025). Further, the amount that the Company is required to withhold on distributions to non-U.S. stockholders that are treated as attributable to gains from the Company's sale or exchange of U.S. real property interests is reduced from 35% to 21%.

Net Operating Losses. The Company may not use net operating losses generated beginning in 2018 to offset more than 80% of the Company's taxable income (after the application of the dividends paid deduction). Net operating losses generated beginning in 2018 can be carried forward indefinitely but can no longer be carried back.

Limitation on Interest Deductions. The amount of net interest expense that each of the Company and its TRSs may deduct for a taxable year is limited to the sum of: (i) the taxpayer's business interest income for the taxable year; and (ii) 30% of the taxpayer's "adjusted taxable income" for the taxable year. For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2022, adjusted taxable income means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA"); for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, adjusted taxable income is limited to earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"). Certain electing businesses, including electing real estate businesses, may elect out of the foregoing limitation.

Alternative Minimum Tax. The corporate alternative minimum tax is eliminated.

Income Accrual. The Company is required to recognize certain items of income for U.S. federal income tax purposes no later than the Company would report such items on its financial statements. As discussed in Item 1a-Risk factors-"To qualify as a REIT, we may be forced to borrow funds, sell assets or take other actions during unfavorable market conditions", earlier recognition of income for U.S. federal income tax purposes could impact the Company's ability to satisfy the REIT distribution requirements. This provision generally applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, but will apply with respect to income from a debt instrument having "original issue discount" for U.S. federal income tax purposes only for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.

Prospective investorsStockholders are urged to consult with their tax advisors regarding the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act or otherany legislative, regulatory or administrative developments on an investment in the Company's common stock.
Our Investment Company Act exemption limits our investment discretion and loss of the exemption would adversely affect us.
We believe that we currently are not, and we intend to operate our company so that we will not be, regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act because we are "primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgages and other liens on and interests in real estate." Specifically, we are required to invest at least 55% of our assets in "qualifying real estate assets" (that is, real estate, mortgage loans and other qualifying interests in real estate), and at least 80% of our assets in "qualifying real estate assets" and other "real estate-related assets" (such as mezzanine loans and unsecured investments in real estate entities) combined.
We will need to monitor our assets to ensure that we continue to satisfy the percentage tests. Maintaining our exemption from regulation as an investment company under the Investment Company Act limits our ability to invest in assets that otherwise would meet our investment strategies. If we fail to qualify for this exemption, we could not operate our business efficiently under the regulatory scheme imposed on investment companies under the Investment Company Act, and we could be required to restructure our activities. This would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and the market price of our securities.
Actions of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Congress, Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury and other governmental and regulatory bodies, to stabilize or reform the financial markets, or market responses to those actions, may not achieve the intended effect and may adversely affect our business.
The U.S government, including the U.S. Congress, the Federal Reserve, the U.S Treasury and other governmental and regulatory bodies have increased their focus on the regulation of the financial industry in recent years. New or modified regulations and related regulatory guidance may have unforeseen or unintended adverse effects on the financial industry. Laws, regulations or policies, including tax laws and accounting standards and interpretations, currently affecting us may change at any time. Regulatory authorities may also change their interpretation of these statutes and regulations. Therefore, our business may also be adversely affected by future changes in laws, regulations, policies or interpretations or regulatory approaches to compliance and enforcement.
Various legislative bodies have also considered altering the existing framework governing creditors' rights and mortgage products including legislation that would result in or allow loan modifications of various sorts. Such legislation may change the operating environment in substantial and unpredictable ways. We cannot predict whether new legislation will be enacted, and if enacted, the effect that it or any regulations would have on our activities, financial condition, or results of operations.
Our bylaws designate the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland as the sole and exclusive forum for some litigation, which could limit the ability of stockholders to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with our company.
Our bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive forum for: (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf; (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of any duty owed by us or by any director or officer or other employee to us or to our stockholders; (c) any action asserting a claim against us or any

director or officer or other employee arising pursuant to any provision of the Maryland General Corporation Law or our charter or bylaws; or (d) any action asserting a claim against us or any director or officer or other employee that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall be the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland, or, if that Court does not have jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division. This forum selection provision may limit the ability of stockholders of our company to obtain a judicial forum that they find favorable for disputes with our company or our directors, officers, employees, if any, or other stockholders.
Item 1b.    Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2.    Properties
The Company's principal executive and administrative offices are located at 1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Its telephone number and web address are (212) 930-9400 and www.istar.com, respectively. The lease for the Company's principal executive and administrative offices expires in February 2021. The Company's principal regional offices are located in the Atlanta, Georgia; Hartford, Connecticut; San Francisco, California and Los Angeles, California metropolitan areas.
See Item 1—8—"Net Lease,"Financial Statements and "Operating Properties"Supplemental Data—Schedule III" for a discussiondetailed listing of properties held by the Company for investment purposes and Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Schedule III," for a detailed listing of such properties.purposes.
Item 3.    Legal Proceedings
The Company and/or one or more of its subsidiaries is party to various pending litigation matters that are considered ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company's business as a finance and investment company focused on the commercial real estate industry, including foreclosure-related proceedings. The Company believes it is not a party to, nor are any of its properties the subject of, any pending legal proceeding that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

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PART II
Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Equity and Related ShareStock Matters
The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "STAR." The Company had 1,6321,491 holders of record of common stock as of February 22, 2019.19, 2021. This figure does not represent the actual number of beneficial owners of our common stock because shares of our common stock are frequently held in “street name” by securities dealers and others for the benefit of beneficial owners who may vote the shares and who would report dividends paid by us in their taxable income.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth the information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company of its common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2018.2020.
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans(1)
October 1 to October 31, 2018
$

$41,710,022
November 1 to November 30, 2018
$

$41,710,022
December 1 to December 31, 2018
$

$41,710,022
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans(1)
October 1 to October 31, 2020456,000 $12.04 5,492,139 $35,286,766 
November 1 to November 30, 2020— $— — $35,286,766 
December 1 to December 31, 2020101,111 $14.85 1,501,652 $33,786,884 

(1)We may repurchase shares in negotiated transactions or open market transactions, including through one or more trading plans.
(1)We may repurchase shares in negotiated transactions or open market transactions, including through one or more trading plans. In February 2021, our board of directors authorized an increase to the stock repurchase program to $50.0 million.
Disclosure of Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plans Category 
(a)
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
Plans Category(a)
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders-restricted stock awards(1)(2)
 597,215
 N/A 2,574,093
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders-restricted stock awards(1)(2)
710,467 N/A2,411,963 

(1)Restricted Stock—The amount shown in column (a) includes 357,414 unvested restricted stock units which may vest in the future based on the employees' continued service to the Company (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14"
(1)Restricted Stock—The amount shown in column (a) includes 530,945 unvested restricted stock units which may vest in the future based on the employees' continued service to the Company (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 15" for a more detailed description of the Company's restricted stock grants). Substantially all of the Company's restricted stock grants). All of the unvested restricted stock units included in column (a) are required to be settled on a net, after-tax basis (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings); therefore, the actual number of shares issued will be less than the gross amount of the awards. The amount shown in column (a) also includes 239,801 of common stock equivalents and restricted stock awarded to our non-employee directors in consideration of their service to the Company as directors. Common stock equivalents represent rights to receive shares of common stock at the date the common stock equivalents are settled. Common stock equivalents have dividend equivalent rights beginning on the date of grant. The amount in column (c) represents the aggregate amount of stock options, shares of restricted stock units or other performance awards that could be granted under compensation plans approved by the Company's security holders after giving effect to previously issued awards of stock options, shares of restricted stock units and other performance awards (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14" for a more detailed description of the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plans).
(2)The amount shown in column (a) does not include a currently indeterminable number of shares that may be issued upon the satisfaction of performance and vesting conditions of awards made under the Company's Performance Incentive Plan ("iPIP") approved by shareholders. In no event may the number of shares issued exceed the amount available in column (c) unless shareholders authorize additional shares (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14" for a more detailed description of iPIP.)


Item 6.    Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth selected financial data on a consolidated historicalnet, after-tax basis (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings); therefore, the Company. This information shouldactual number of shares issued will be readless than the gross amount of the awards. The amount shown in conjunction withcolumn (a) also includes 179,522 of common stock equivalents and restricted stock awarded to our non-employee directors in consideration of their service to the discussions set forthCompany as directors. Common stock equivalents represent rights to receive shares of common stock at the date the common stock equivalents are settled. Common stock equivalents have dividend equivalent rights beginning on the date of grant. The amount in column (c) represents the aggregate amount of stock options, shares of restricted stock units or other performance awards that could be granted under compensation plans approved by the Company's security holders after giving effect to previously issued awards of stock options, shares of restricted stock units and other performance awards (see Item 7—8—"Management's DiscussionFinancial Statements and AnalysisSupplemental Data—Note 15" for a more detailed description of the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plans).
(2)The amount shown in column (a) does not include a currently indeterminable number of shares that may be issued upon the satisfaction of performance and vesting conditions of awards made under the Company's Performance Incentive Plan ("iPIP") approved by shareholders. In no event may the number of shares issued exceed the amount available in column (c) unless shareholders authorize additional shares (see Item 8—"Financial ConditionStatements and ResultsSupplemental Data—Note 15" for a more detailed description of Operations."iPIP.)

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  For the Years Ended December 31,
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
  (In thousands, except per share data and ratios)
OPERATING DATA:          
Operating lease income $208,192
 $187,684
 $191,180
 $211,207
 $229,672
Interest income 97,878
 106,548
 129,153
 134,687
 122,704
Other income 82,342
 188,091
 46,514
 49,924
 77,583
Land development revenue 409,710
 196,879
 88,340
 100,216
 15,191
Total revenue 798,122
 679,202
 455,187
 496,034
 445,150
Interest expense 183,751
 194,686
 221,398
 224,639
 224,483
Real estate expense 139,289
 147,617
 137,522
 146,509
 162,829
Land development cost of sales 350,181
 180,916
 62,007
 67,382
 12,840
Depreciation and amortization 58,699
 49,033
 51,660
 62,045
 70,375
General and administrative 92,135
 98,882
 84,027
 81,277
 88,287
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses 16,937
 (5,828) (12,514) 36,567
 (1,714)
Impairment of assets(1)
 147,108
 32,379
 14,484
 10,524
 34,634
Other expense 6,040
 20,954
 5,883
 6,374
 6,340
Total costs and expenses 994,140
 718,639
 564,467
 635,317
 598,074
Income from sales of real estate 126,004
 92,049
 105,296
 93,816
 89,943
Income (loss) from operations before earnings from equity method investments and other items (70,014) 52,612
 (3,984) (45,467) (62,981)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net (10,367) (14,724) (1,619) (281) (25,369)
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments (5,007) 13,015
 77,349
 32,153
 94,905
Gain on consolidation of equity method investment(2)
 67,877
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (17,511) 50,903
 71,746
 (13,595) 6,555
Income tax (expense) benefit (815) 948
 10,166
 (7,639) (3,912)
Income (loss) from continuing operations (18,326) 51,851
 81,912
 (21,234) 2,643
Income from discontinued operations 
 4,939
 18,270
 15,077
 13,122
Gain from discontinued operations 
 123,418
 
 
 
Net income (loss) (18,326) 180,208
 100,182
 (6,157) 15,765
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (13,936) (4,526) (4,876) 3,722
 704
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. (32,262) 175,682
 95,306
 (2,435) 16,469
Preferred dividends (32,495) (64,758) (51,320) (51,320) (51,320)
Net (income) loss allocable to HPU holders and Participating Security holders(3)
 
 
 (14) 1,080
 1,129
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders $(64,757) $110,924
 $43,972
 $(52,675) $(33,722)
Per common share data(4):
          
Income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. from continuing operations:          
Basic $(0.95) $(0.25) $0.35
 $(0.79) $(0.55)
Diluted $(0.95) $(0.25) $0.35
 $(0.79) $(0.55)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.:          
Basic $(0.95) $1.56
 $0.60
 $(0.62) $(0.40)
Diluted $(0.95) $1.56
 $0.60
 $(0.62) $(0.40)
Dividends declared per common share $0.18
 $
 $
 $
 $

(1)Refer to "Item 7. - Management's Discussion and Analysis - Our Portfolio" for more information on impairments recognized in 2018.
(2)Refer to Note 7 for more information on "Gain from consolidation of equity method investment."
(3)All of the Company's outstanding HPUs were repurchased and retired on August 13, 2015 (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 13). Participating Security holders are non-employee directors who hold unvested common stock equivalents and restricted stock awards granted under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans that are eligible to participate in dividends (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 14 and 15).
(4)See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 15."


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  For the Years Ended December 31,
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
  (In thousands, except per share data and ratios)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic 67,958
 71,021
 73,453
 84,987
 85,031
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted 67,958
 71,021
 73,453
 84,987
 85,031
Cash flows from (used in):          
Operating activities $(24,128) $101,543
 $29,489
 $(57,827) $25,593
Investing activities 778,859
 263,071
 465,028
 191,578
 130,510
Financing activities (457,939) (41,480) (877,655) 112,185
 (227,096)

  As of December 31,
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
  (In thousands)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:          
Total real estate(1)
 $1,793,570
 $1,350,619
 $1,624,805
 $1,776,890
 $1,987,843
Land and development, net(1)
 598,218
 860,311
 945,565
 1,001,963
 978,962
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net 988,224
 1,300,655
 1,450,439
 1,601,985
 1,377,843
Total assets 5,014,277
 4,731,078
 4,825,514
 5,597,792
 5,426,483
Debt obligations, net 3,609,086
 3,476,400
 3,389,908
 4,118,823
 3,986,034
Total equity(2)
 1,064,115
 914,249
 1,059,684
 1,101,330
 1,248,348

(1)Prior to December 31, 2015, land and development assets were recorded in total real estate. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
(2)Total equity includes $201.1 million of noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2018.


Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ThisPlease read the following discussion summarizes the significant factors affectingof our consolidated operating results, financial condition and liquidity during the three-year period ended December 31, 2018. This discussion should be read in conjunctiontogether with our consolidated financial statements and related notes for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. TheseOur discussion of 2018 results is included in Part II, Item 7 of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our historical financial statementsresults may not be indicative of our future performance. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the Company'sour consolidated financial statements and the related notes to conform to the current period presentation.
Executive Overview

Capital remained cheapOur portfolio is well diversified by business, property type and plentifulgeography. Our portfolio includes investments in most traditional lendingthe entertainment/leisure (20.7% of gross book value) and hotel (5.7% of gross book value) sectors, which have been particularly stressed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We collected 99% of the commercial real estate markets in 2018, and we expect such dynamics to continue in 2019. In addition, interest rates andrent due from our net lease tenants during the equity markets have recently experienced volatility. We have taken a cautious approach in these conditions, focusing on providing capital to customersfourth quarter (excluding one net lease tenant with whom we have a pre-existing relationship, originating fewer traditional loans, and aggressively seeking to monetize legacy assets.
Consistent with our historical approach of offering differentiated capital where we believe we can capture better risk-adjusted returns, we have invested, and intend to continue to invest, more of our capital and resourcesentered into lease modifications in the Ground Lease business. In January 2019, we expanded our relationship with SAFE through an additional $250.0 million equity investmentsecond and an amendment of our management agreement with SAFE that gives us greater protection against a terminationthird quarter 2020 - refer to Note 5), 89% of the agreement,interest payments due in our real estate finance portfolio and incentivizes us to grow SAFE's portfolio. We have also pursued and will continue to pursue joint transactions with SAFE, such as offering customers a SAFE Ground Lease and an iStar leasehold loan.
In July 2018, we entered into Net Lease Venture II with total capital commitments85% of $526 million and an investment strategy similar to the Net Lease Venture. We have an equity interestrent due in the new venture of approximately 51.9% and are responsible for managing the venture in exchange for management and incentive fees.
We continue to work on monetizing, repositioning or redeveloping our legacy portfolio, which includes transitional operating properties and land and development assets. Forportfolio. SAFE reported that it received 100% of the ground rent due under its leases for the year ended December 31, 2018,2020. We may continue to experience disruptions and collections of rent and interest payments until more normalized business conditions resume. In 2020, we received proceedsincreased our general allowance for loan losses and we may continue to do so in the future while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to materially affect the U.S. economy.
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected our strategies of $735.6 million frommonetizing legacy assets and recognized $137.8 millionmaterially scaling SAFE's portfolio in 2020, primarily because of aggregate gains, netreduced levels of noncontrolling interests. Underreal estate transactions and constrained conditions for equity and debt financing for real estate transactions. In addition, the guidance of a new President of Landpandemic has made it more difficult to execute transactions as people work from home and Development hired in 2018,are reluctant to visit properties, local governmental offices have reduced operations and third parties such as survey, insurance, environmental and similar services have more limited capacities. These conditions will adversely affect our strategy while they persist. At this time, we intend to acceleratecannot predict the monetization of additional legacy assets, including several larger assets, in order to allow us to focus additional capital and resources on new investments, particularly in the Ground Lease business. The reevaluation of our expected holding period and the expected cash flows for certainfull extent of the legacy assets resulted inimpacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our recognizing material impairments in 2018, offsettingor SAFE's business. See the gains referenced above.Risk Factors section of this report for additional discussion of certain potential risks to our business arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we recorded a net loss allocable to common shareholders of $64.8$65.9 million, compared to net income of $110.9$291.5 million during the prior year. Adjusted incomeearnings allocable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 20182020 was $222.3$40.8 million, compared to $214.6$388.0 million during the prior year (see "Adjusted Income"Earnings" for a reconciliation of adjusted incomeearnings to net income).
As of December 31, 2018,2020, we had $931.8$99 million of cash and $325.0$350 million of credit facility availability. SubsequentIn August 2020, we took advantage of favorable interest rate and liquidity conditions to December 31, 2018, we invested $250.0refinance debt through the issuance of $400 million in SAFE and have called the $375.0 million remaining outstanding principal amount of our 5.0% seniorunsecured notes due 2019 for redemption.February 2026. Proceeds from the issuance were used to repay unsecured notes due September 2022. We have no othercorporate debt maturities in 2019.through September 2022 (refer to Note 11). We have no corporate debt maturities through September 2022 and expect to use our unrestricted cash balance primarily to fund future investment activities and for general working capital needs.

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Portfolio Overview


As of December 31, 2018,2020, based on our gross book value, including the carrying value of our equity method investments exclusive of accumulated depreciation, our total investment portfolio has the following characteristics:
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As of December 31, 2018, based on carrying values exclusive of accumulated depreciation and general loan loss reserves, our total investment portfolio has the following property/collateral type and geographic characteristics ($ in thousands):(1)
Property/Collateral TypesNet
Lease
Real Estate
Finance
Operating PropertiesLand & DevelopmentCorporateTotal% of
Total
Office$937,362 $51,629 $28 $— $— $989,019 20.8 %
Entertainment / Leisure967,886 — 16,188 — — 984,074 20.7 %
Ground Leases962,386 — — — — 962,386 20.2 %
Industrial284,084 — 97,663 — 62,961 444,708 9.3 %
Land and Development— 69,952 — 352,368 — 422,320 8.9 %
Condominium— 159,033 18,355 111,762 — 289,150 6.1 %
Hotel— 187,802 82,997 — — 270,799 5.7 %
Multifamily— 148,031 58,878 — — 206,909 4.3 %
Retail57,348 56,488 34,877 8,271 — 156,984 3.3 %
Other Property Types— 25,274 — — 6,949 32,223 0.7 %
Total$3,209,066 $698,209 $308,986 $472,401 $69,910 $4,758,572 100.0 %
Property/Collateral Types Real Estate Finance Net Lease Operating Properties Land & Development Total % of
Total
Office / Industrial $67,924
 $1,191,980
 $110,679
 $
 $1,370,583
 32.7%
Land and Development 96,140
 
 
 672,198
 768,338
 18.4%
Entertainment / Leisure 
 712,220
 14,871
 
 727,091
 17.4%
Hotel 248,855
 
 47,468
 
 296,323
 7.1%
Mixed Use / Mixed Collateral 215,719
 
 76,673
 
 292,392
 7.0%
Condominium 159,075
 
 20,551
 
 179,626
 4.3%
Ground Leases 
 172,178
 
 
 172,178
 4.1%
Multifamily 139,087
 
 29,189
 
 168,276
 4.0%
Other Property Types 51,113
 57,348
 
 
 108,461
 2.6%
Retail 23,311
 
 69,472
 
 92,783
 2.2%
Strategic Investments 
 
 
 
 7,516
 0.2%
Total $1,001,224
 $2,133,726
 $368,903
 $672,198
 $4,183,567
 100.0%
Percentage of Total68 %15 %%10 %%100 %
Geographic Region Real Estate Finance Net Lease Operating Properties Land & Development Total % of
Total
Northeast $503,702
 $624,605
 $62,824
 $314,572
 $1,505,703
 36.0%
West 147,936
 358,007
 54,144
 102,508
 662,595
 15.8%
Southeast 123,922
 300,200
 59,341
 76,251
 559,714
 13.4%
Mid-Atlantic 
 401,726
 6,300
 127,550
 535,576
 12.8%
Southwest 84,249
 229,735
 128,458
 19,780
 462,222
 11.0%
Central 44,207
 212,319
 57,836
 31,537
 345,899
 8.3%
Various 97,208
 7,134
 
 
 104,342
 2.5%
Strategic Investments 
 
 
 
 7,516
 0.2%
Total $1,001,224
 $2,133,726
 $368,903
 $672,198
 $4,183,567
 100.0%

Industry Segments
The Company has four reportable business segments: Real Estate Finance, Net Lease, Operating Properties and Land and Development. The following describes the Company's reportable segments as of December 31, 2018 ($ in thousands):
 Real Estate Finance Net Lease Operating Properties Land and Development 
Corporate / Other(1)
 Total
Real estate, at cost$
 $1,824,010
 $252,323
 $
 $
 $2,076,333
Less: accumulated depreciation
 (287,516) (17,798) 
 
 (305,314)
Real estate, net
 1,536,494
 234,525
 
 
 1,771,019
Real estate available and held for sale
 1,055
 21,496
 
 
 22,551
Total real estate
 1,537,549
 256,021
 
 
 1,793,570
Land and development, net
 
 
 598,218
 
 598,218
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net988,224
 
 
 
 
 988,224
Other investments(2)

 165,804
 65,643
 65,312
 7,516
 304,275
Total portfolio assets$988,224
 $1,703,353
 $321,664
 $663,530
 $7,516
 $3,684,287
Geographic RegionNet
Lease
Real Estate
Finance
Operating PropertiesLand & DevelopmentCorporateTotal% of
Total
Northeast$911,690 $280,925 $93,612 $275,859 $— $1,562,086 32.8 %
West497,171 224,434 56,392 42,286 — 820,283 17.2 %
Mid-Atlantic561,218 — 6,133 107,275 — 674,626 14.2 %
Central429,024 73,600 44,749 31,500 — 578,873 12.2 %
Southwest406,753 — 97,690 8,562 — 513,005 10.8 %
Southeast393,780 28,535 10,410 6,919 — 439,644 9.2 %
Various9,430 90,715 — — 69,910 170,055 3.6 %
Total$3,209,066 $698,209 $308,986 $472,401 $69,910 $4,758,572 100.0 %

(1)Corporate/Other includes certain joint venture and strategic investments that are not included in the other reportable segments. See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 7" for further detail on these investments.
(2)The Net Lease segment includes our equity method investment in SAFE. As of December 31, 2018, we owned 7.6 million shares of SAFE's common stock, or 41.8%. On January 2, 2019, we made an additional $250.0 million cash investment in Investor Units of SAFE OP, representing an additional 12.5 million shares of common stock, bringing our total economic interest in SAFE to approximately 65.5%.

Real Estate Finance

Our(1)For net lease, operating properties and land and development, gross book value is defined as the basis assigned to physical real estate property (land and building), net of any impairments taken after acquisition date and net of basis reductions associated with unit/parcel sales, plus our basis in equity method investments, plus lease related intangibles, capitalized leasing costs and excluding accumulated depreciation and amortization, and for equity method investments, excluding the effect of our share of accumulated depreciation and amortization. For real estate finance, business targets sophisticatedgross book value is defined as principal funded including any deferred capitalized interest receivable, plus protective advances, exit fee receivables and innovative owner/operators of real estateany unamortized origination/modification costs, less purchase discounts and real estate related projects by providing one-stop capabilities that encompass financing alternatives ranging from full envelope senior loans to mezzanine and preferred equity capital positions. The Company's real estate finance portfolio consists of senior mortgage loans that are secured by commercial and residential real estate assets where the Companyspecific allowances. This amount is the first lien holder, subordinated mortgage loans that are secured by second lien or junior interests in commercial and residential real estate assets, leasehold loans to Ground Lease tenants, including tenants of SAFE, and corporate/partnership loans, which represent mezzanine or subordinated loans to entitiesnot reduced for which the Company does not have a lien on the underlying asset, but may have a pledge of underlying equity ownership of such assets. The Company's real estate finance portfolio includes loans on stabilized and transitional properties, Ground Leases and ground-up construction projects. In addition, the Company has preferred equity investments and debt securities classified as other lending investments.CECL allowances.



The Company's real estate finance portfolio included the following ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 2018 2017
 Total % of Total Total % of Total
Performing loans:       
Senior mortgages$694,025
 69.4% $709,809
 53.9%
Corporate/partnership loans148,583
 14.8% 332,387
 25.2%
Subordinate mortgages10,161
 1.0% 9,495
 0.7%
Subtotal852,769
 85.2% 1,051,691
 79.8%
Non-performing loans(1):
       
Senior mortgages26,329
 2.6% 32,825
 2.5%
Corporate/partnership loans
 % 144,063
 10.9%
Subtotal26,329
 2.6% 176,888
 13.4%
Total carrying value of loans879,098
 87.8% 1,228,579
 93.2%
Other lending investments—securities122,126
 12.2% 89,576
 6.8%
Total carrying value1,001,224
 100.0% 1,318,155
 100.0%
General reserve for loan losses(13,000)   (17,500)  
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net$988,224
  
 $1,300,655
  

(1)Non-performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $40.4 million and $61.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Portfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company invested $511.5 million (including capitalized deferred interest and excluding seller financing originations) in its real estate finance portfolio and received repayments of $860.5 million (including the receipt of previously capitalized deferred interest).
In the second quarter 2018, we resolved a non-performing loan with a carrying value of $145.8 million. We received a $45.8 million cash payment and a preferred equity investment with a face value of $100.0 million that is mandatorily redeemable in five years. We recorded the preferred equity at its fair value of $77.0 million and are accruing interest over the expected duration of the investment. In addition, we recorded a $21.4 million loan loss provision and simultaneously charged-off of the remaining unpaid balance.




Summary of Interest Rate Characteristics—The Company's loans receivable and other lending investments had the following interest rate characteristics ($ in thousands):
  As of December 31,
  2018 2017
  
Carrying
Value
 
%
of Total
 
Weighted
Average
Accrual Rate
 
Carrying
Value
 
%
of Total
 
Weighted
Average
Accrual Rate
Fixed-rate loans and other lending investments $179,122
 17.9% 7.7% $251,185
 19.1% 9.4%
Variable-rate loans(1)
 795,772
 79.5% 6.2% 890,082
 67.5% 8.2%
Non-performing loans(2)
 26,330
 2.6% N/A
 176,888
 13.4% N/A
Total carrying value 1,001,224
 100.0%   1,318,155
 100.0%  
General reserve for loan losses (13,000)     (17,500)  
  
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net $988,224
     $1,300,655
  
  

(1)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, includes $461.3 million and $416.6 million, respectively, of loans with a weighted average LIBOR floor of 1.1% and 0.3%, respectively.
(2)Non-performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $40.4 million and $61.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Summary of Maturities—As of December 31, 2018 the Company's loans receivable and other lending investments had the following maturities ($ in thousands):
Year of Maturity(1)
 
Number of
Loans
Maturing
 
Carrying
Value
 
%
of Total
2019 15
 $516,030
 51.5%
2020 6
 145,069
 14.5%
2021 11
 164,188
 16.4%
2022 
 
 %
2023 1
 79,606
 8.0%
2024 and thereafter 5
 70,001
 7.0%
Total performing loans and other lending investments 38
 $974,894
 97.4%
Non-performing loans(2)
 3
 26,330
 2.6%
Total carrying value 41
 $1,001,224
 100.0%
General reserve for loan losses  
 (13,000)  
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net  
 $988,224
  

(1)Year of maturity represents the initial maturity and does not include any extension options. As of December 31, 2018, our real estate finance portfolio had a weighted average remaining term, exclusive of any borrower extension options, of 2.5 years.
(2)Non-performing loans are presented net of asset-specific loan loss reserves of $40.4 million.


The tables below summarize our loan portfolio, excluding securities, and the reserves for loan losses associated with our loan portfolio ($ in thousands):
 December 31, 2018
 Number Gross Carrying Value Reserve for Loan Losses Carrying Value % of Total Reserve for Loan Losses as a % of Gross Carrying Value
Performing loans35
 $852,768
 $(13,000) $839,768
 97.0% 1.5%
Non-performing loans3
 66,725
 (40,395) 26,330
 3.0% 60.5%
Total38
 $919,493
 $(53,395) $866,098
 100.0% 5.8%
            
 December 31, 2017
 Number Gross Carrying Value Reserve for Loan Losses Carrying Value % of Total Reserve for Loan Losses as a % of Gross Carrying Value
Performing loans36
 $1,051,691
 $(17,500) $1,034,191
 85.4% 1.7%
Non-performing loans5
 237,877
 (60,989) 176,888
 14.6% 25.6%
Total41
 $1,289,568
 $(78,489) $1,211,079
 100.0% 6.1%

Performing Loans—The table below summarizes our performing loans gross of reserves ($ in thousands):
 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Senior mortgages$694,025
 $709,809
Corporate/Partnership loans148,583
 332,387
Subordinate mortgages10,160
 9,495
Total$852,768
 $1,051,691
    
Weighted average LTV63% 67%
Yield9.2% 9.8%

Non-Performing Loans—We designate loans as non-performing at such time as: (1) the loan becomes 90 days delinquent; (2) the loan has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. All non-performing loans are placed on non-accrual status and income is only recognized in certain cases upon actual cash receipt. As of December 31, 2018, we had non-performing loans with an aggregate carrying value of $26.3 million compared to non-performing loans with an aggregate carrying value of $176.9 million as of December 31, 2017. In the second quarter 2018, we resolved a non-performing loan with a carrying value of $145.8 million. We received a $45.8 million cash payment and a preferred equity investment with a face value of $100.0 million that is mandatorily redeemable in five years. We recorded the preferred equity at its fair value of $77.0 million and are accruing interest over the expected duration of the investment. In addition, we recorded a $21.4 million loan loss provision and simultaneously charged-off of the remaining unpaid balance. We expect that our level of non-performing loans will fluctuate from period to period.

Reserve for Loan Losses—The reserve for loan losses was $53.4 million as of December 31, 2018, or 5.8% of total loans, compared to $78.5 million or 6.1% as of December 31, 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the provision for loan losses included a $21.4 million provision resulting from the resolution of a non-performing loan partially offset by a $4.5 million decrease in the general reserve. We expect that our level of reserve for loan losses will fluctuate from period to period. Due to the volatility of the commercial real estate market, the process of estimating collateral values and reserves requires the use of significant judgment. We currently believe there is adequate collateral and reserves to support the carrying values of the loans.

The reserve for loan losses includes an asset-specific component and a formula-based component. An asset-specific reserve is established for an impaired loan when the estimated fair value of the loan's collateral less costs to sell is lower than the carrying value of the loan. As of December 31, 2018, asset-specific reserves decreased to $40.4 million compared to $61.0 million as of December 31, 2017.

The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of performing loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during our quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, we perform a comprehensive analysis of our loan portfolio and assign risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments and future expectations about their credit quality based on all known and relevant factors that may affect collectability. We consider, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. We estimate loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within our portfolio and take into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.

The general reserve decreased to $13.0 million or 1.5% of performing loans as of December 31, 2018, compared to $17.5 million or 1.7% of performing loans as of December 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the size of our loan portfolio.

Net Lease


Our net lease business seeks to create stable cash flows through long-term net leases primarily to single tenants on our properties. We target mission-critical facilities leased on a long-term basis to tenants, offering structured solutions that combine our capabilities in underwriting, lease structuring, asset management and build-to-suit construction. Leases typically provide for expenses at the facility to be paid by the tenant on a triple net lease basis. Under a typical net lease agreement, the tenant agrees to pay a base monthly operating lease payment and most or all of the facility operating expenses (including taxes, utilities, maintenance and insurance). The CompanyWe generally intendsintend to hold its net lease assets for long-term investment. However, the Companywe may dispose of assets if it deemswe deem the disposition to be in the Company'sour best interests.
The net lease segment includes the Company'sour Ground Lease investments made primarily through SAFE and our traditional net lease investments.
SAFE—SAFE is a publicly-traded company that originates and acquires Ground Leases in order to generate attractive long-term risk-adjusted returns. We believe its business has characteristics comparable to a high-grade fixed income investment business,
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but with certain unique advantages. Relative to alternative fixed income investments and its investment in SAFE.
Net Lease Venture—In 2014, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund to form a venture to acquire and develop net lease assets and gave a right of first refusal to the venture on all new net lease investments that met specified investment criteria (refer to Note 7 in our consolidated financial statements for more information on our Net Lease Venture). The Net Lease Venture's investment period expired on June 30, 2018generally, SAFE's Ground Leases typically benefit from built-in growth derived from contractual base rent increases and the remaining termopportunity to realize value from SAFE's right to regain possession of the venture extendsbuildings and other improvements on its land upon expiration or earlier termination of the lease at no additional cost. We believe that these features offer us the opportunity through February 13, 2022,our ownership in SAFE to realize superior risk-adjusted total returns when compared to certain alternative highly-rated investments. As of December 31, 2020, we owned approximately 65.4% of SAFE's common stock outstanding, subject to two, one-year extension options at the discretion of us and our partner. We obtained control over the Net Lease Venture when the investment period expired on June 30, 2018 and consolidated the assets and liabilities of the venture, which had previously been accounted for as an equity method investment.voting limitations described below.
Net Lease Venture II—In July 2018, we entered into Net Lease Venture II with similar investment strategies as the Net Lease Venture (refer to Note 7). The Net Lease Venture II has a right of first offer on all new net lease investments (excluding Ground Leases) originated by us. We have an equity interest in the new venture of approximately 51.9%, which is accounted for as an equity method investment, and are responsible for managing the venture in exchange for a management fee and incentive fee.

SAFE—In April 2017, institutional investors acquired a controlling interest in our Ground Lease business through the merger of one of our subsidiaries and related transactions. Our Ground Lease business was a component of our net lease segment and consisted of 12 properties subject to long-term net leases including seven Ground Leases and one master lease (covering five properties). As a result of the Acquisition Transactions, we deconsolidated the 12 properties and the associated financing. We account for our investment in SAFE as an equity method investment (refer to Note 7)8). We areact as SAFE's external manager and we have an exclusivity agreement with SAFE pursuant to which we agreed, subject to certain exceptions, that we will not acquire, originate, invest in, or provide financing for a third party’s acquisition of, a Ground Lease unless we have first offered that opportunity to SAFE and a majority of its independent directors has declined the opportunity. As of December 31, 2018, we owned approximately 41.8% of SAFE's common stock outstanding.
On January 2, 2019, we purchased 12,500,000 newly designated limited partnership units (the "Investor Units") in SAFE's operating partnership ("SAFE OP"), at a purchase price of $20.00 per unit, for a total purchase price of $250.0 million. The purpose of the investment was to allow SAFE to fund additional Ground Lease acquisitions and originations.
The Investor Units have the following features:
the right to receive equivalent distributions per unit to those paid on one share of SAFE common stock;

no voting rights;
non-transferable prior to June 30, 2019;
no automatic conversion or exchange rights; and
limited protective consent rights.

SAFE has agreed to seek stockholder approval to exchange the Investor Units for shares of SAFE common stock, on a one-for-one basis.
The Investor Units represent an approximate 40.6% fully diluted economic interest in SAFE. After giving effect to the issuance of the Investor Units, our aggregate fully diluted economic interest in SAFE (including the shares of SAFE common stock and Investor Units owned by us) is approximately 65.4%; however, our voting power in SAFE will remain capped at 41.9%, as a result of the limitations described below.
In connection with our purchase of the Investor Units, we entered into a Stockholder's Agreement with SAFE on January 2, 2019. The Stockholder's Agreement:
limits our discretionary voting power to 41.9% of the outstanding voting power of SAFE's Common Stock until our aggregate ownership of SAFE common stock is less than 41.9%;
requires us to cast all of our voting power in favor of three director nominees to SAFE's board who are independent of each of us and SAFE for three years;
subjects us to certain standstill provisions for two years;
restricts our ability to transfer shares of SAFE common stock issued in exchange for Investor Units, or "Exchange Shares," for one year after their issuance;
prohibits us from transferring shares of SAFE common stock representing more than 20% of the outstanding SAFE common stock in one transaction or a series of related transactions to any person or group, other than pursuant to a widely distributed public offering, unless SAFE's other stockholders have participation rights in the transaction; and
provides us certain preemptive rights.

In connection with the new investment, SFTY Manager LLC (our wholly-owned subsidiary) and SAFE amended and restated the Management Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2017, between them, the "Amended and Restated Management Agreement".management agreement. The Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated January 2, 2019,management agreement generally provides for incremental increases in thea base management fee payable to the managerthat ranges from a minimum of 1.0% to a maximum of 1.5% ofas SAFE's Total Equity (as defined in the agreement) as it increases. The management fee will beis payable in cash or in shares of SAFE common stock at SAFE's election (as determined by SAFE's independent directors). SAFE common stock issued to payThe initial term of the management fee will be valued at the greater of $20.00 or a recent volume weighted average market price.
The Amended and Restated Management Agreement will have an initial term throughagreement ends on June 30, 20222023 during which the agreement is non-terminable, except for certain cause events. After the initial term, the agreement will be automatically renewed for additional one year terms, subject to certain rights of SAFE's independent directors to terminate the agreement based on the manager's materially detrimental long-term performance or, beginning with the seventh annual renewal term after the initial term, unfair management fees that the manager declines to renegotiate. SAFE will be obligated to pay the manager a termination fee equal to three times the annual management fee paid in respect of the last completed fiscal year prior to the termination if, bytermination.

We are party to an exclusivity agreement with SAFE pursuant to which we agreed, subject to certain exceptions, that we will not acquire, originate, invest in, or provide financing for a third party’s acquisition of, a Ground Lease unless we have first offered that opportunity to SAFE and a majority of its independent directors has declined the time of such termination,opportunity. We are also party to a stockholders agreement with SAFE has raised Total Equity of at least $820.0 million since inception, including from us.that:
In connection with
limits our purchasediscretionary voting power to 41.9% of the Investor Units, the parties also entered into an Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 2, 2019, which requires SAFE to, among other things, use commercially reasonable efforts to file a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission providing for resaleoutstanding voting power of all sharesSAFE's Common Stock until our aggregate ownership of SAFE common stock heldis less than 41.9%;
subjects us to certain standstill provisions; and
provides us certain preemptive rights.

The complete management agreement, exclusivity agreement and stockholder's agreement between SAFE and us, as amended, are incorporated by reference as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Net Lease Venture—In February 2014, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund to form a venture to acquire and develop net lease assets and gave a right of first refusal to the venture on all new net lease investments that met specified investment criteria. The Net Lease Venture's investment period expired on June 30, 2018 and the remaining term of the venture extends through February 13, 2022, subject to two, one-year extension options at the discretion of us and our partner. We obtained control over the Net Lease Venture when the investment period expired on June 30, 2018 and consolidated the assets and liabilities of the venture, which had previously been accounted for as an equity method investment.

Net Lease Venture II—In July 2018, we entered into Net Lease Venture II with similar investment strategies as the Net Lease Venture. The Net Lease Venture II has a right of first offer on all new net lease investments (excluding Ground Leases) originated by us. We have an equity interest in the venture of approximately 51.9%, which is accounted for as an equity method investment, and are responsible for managing the venture in exchange for a management fee and incentive fee. The agreement also provides us with certain demand registration rights.Net Lease Venture II's investment period expires on June 30, 2021.


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As of December 31, 2018,2020, our consolidated net lease portfolio totaled $2.0$2.2 billion. Our net lease portfolio, including the carrying value of our equity method investments in SAFE and Net Lease Venture II, exclusive of accumulated depreciation, totaled $2.1$3.2 billion. The table below provides certain statistics for our net lease portfolio.
 
Consolidated
Real Estate(1)
 
Net Lease
Venture II
 
SAFE(2)
Wholly-OwnedNet Lease
Venture I
Consolidated
Real Estate(1)
Net Lease
Venture II
SAFE
Ownership % 100.0% 51.9% 41.8%Ownership %100.0 %51.9 %51.9 %65.4 %
Gross book value (millions)(3)
 $1,961
 $31
 $884
Gross book value (millions)(2)
Gross book value (millions)(2)
$1,255 $907 $2,162 $323 $3,201 
      
% Leased 98.8% 100.0% 100.0%% Leased99.0 %100.0 %99.3 %100.0 %100.0 %
Square feet (thousands) 16,754
 169
 1,793
Square feet (thousands)9,998 5,749 15,747 3,302 N/A
Weighted average lease term (years)(4)
 15.3
 10.0
 83.4
Weighted average yield 8.8% 8.2%  
Weighted average lease term (years)(3)
Weighted average lease term (years)(3)
14.9 16.3 15.5 12.9 88.8 
Weighted average yield(4)
Weighted average yield(4)
7.9 %7.9 %7.9 %9.0 %4.7 %

(1)We own 51.9% of the Net Lease Venture which is consolidated in our GAAP financial statements (refer to Note 4).
(2)On January 2, 2019, we made an additional $250.0 million cashConsolidated Real Estate includes amounts recorded as net investment in Investor Unitsleases (refer to Note 5) and financing receivables in loans and other lending investments (refer to Note 7). SAFE includes its 54.8% pro rata share of SAFE OP.its unconsolidated equity method investment.
(3)Gross book value represents the acquisition cost of real estateWeighted average lease term is calculated using GAAP rent and any additional capital invested into the property by us.
(4)Represents the initial maturity and does not include extension options.

Portfolio Activity—On June 30, 2018, we consolidated the Net Lease Venture (refer to Note 7) and recorded $743.6 million to "Real estate, net" on our consolidated balance sheet and recorded a gain SAFE includes its 54.8% pro rata share of $67.9 million in "Gain on consolidation ofits unconsolidated equity method investment" in our consolidated statement of operations as a result ofinvestment.
(4)Yield represents the consolidation.yield for the fourth quarter 2020. Yield for SAFE is calculated over the trailing twelve months and excludes management fees earned by us.


As a result of the adoption of new accounting standards (refer to Note 3), on January 1, 2018, we recorded an increase to retained earnings of $55.5 million, bringing our total gain on the sale of our Ground Lease business to SAFE to approximately $178.9 million. In addition, duringPortfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we purchased 0.8sold net lease assets with an aggregate carrying value of $38.4 million sharesand recognized gains of SAFE's$6.1 million in "Income from sales of real estate" in our consolidated statements of operations. In addition, we also recorded $2.0 million of aggregate impairments in connection with the sale of net lease assets, recorded an initial allowance for losses on net investment in leases of $9.1 million upon the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020 (refer to Note 3) and recorded a provision for losses on net investment in leases of $1.8 million resulting primarily from the macroeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial real estate markets.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, we invested approximately $176.3 million in SAFE common stock for $13.8through a series of private placements and open market transactions and received $21.0 million representing an average cost of $17.92 per share.in distributions from SAFE.
We also entered into Net Lease Venture II, which acquired its first investment in December 2018. We contributed $16.4 million to the venture which purchased the asset for $31.2 million.


Also during the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we acquired two net lease assets for $14.8made contributions of $73.3 million to and invested an aggregate $40.2received distributions of $27.6 million from Net Lease Venture II.
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During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded an aggregate impairment of $10.4 million on two net lease assets. We recorded a $6.0 million impairment on a property based on a strategic decision to sell the asset. The fair value is based on purchase offers received from third parties. We also recorded a $4.4 million impairment on a property as we determined our total recovery was less than our carrying value.




Summary of Lease Expirations—As of December 31, 2018,2020, future lease expirations on the Company'sour net lease assets, excluding our equity method investments in SAFE and Net Lease Venture II, are as follows ($ in thousands):
Year of Lease ExpirationNumber of
Leases
Expiring
Annualized In-Place
Operating
Lease Income and Interest Income from
Sales-type Leases
% of Annualized
In-Place
Operating
Lease Income and Interest Income from Sales-type Leases
% of Total
Revenue
(1)
Square Feet of Leases Expiring (in thousands)
2021$4,087 2.3 %0.7 %133 
20227,204 4.0 %1.2 %484 
20233,954 2.2 %0.7 %29 
20245,747 3.2 %1.0 %235 
20257,383 4.1 %1.3 %410 
202610,608 5.9 %1.8 %640 
2027622 0.3 %0.1 %153 
20281,948 1.1 %0.3 %189 
2029— — — %— %— 
20302,212 1.2 %0.4 %591 
2031 and thereafter18 136,625 75.7 %23.4 %12,883 
Total36 $180,390 100.0 %30.9 %15,747 
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)(2)
15.5   

(1)Reflects the percentage of annualized operating lease income and interest income from sales-type leases for leases in-place as a percentage of annualized total revenue.
(2)Represents the initial maturity and does not include extension options.

Real Estate Finance

Our real estate finance business targets sophisticated and innovative owner/operators of real estate and real estate related projects by providing one-stop capabilities that encompass financing alternatives ranging from full envelope senior loans to mezzanine and preferred equity capital positions. Our real estate finance portfolio consists of senior mortgage loans that are secured by commercial and residential real estate assets where we are the first lien holder, subordinated mortgage loans that are secured by second lien or junior interests in commercial and residential real estate assets, leasehold loans to Ground Lease tenants, including tenants of SAFE, and corporate/partnership loans, which represent mezzanine or subordinated loans to entities for which we do not have a lien on the underlying asset, but may have a pledge of underlying equity ownership of such assets. Our real estate finance portfolio includes loans on stabilized and transitional properties, Ground Leases and ground-up construction projects. In addition, we have preferred equity investments and debt securities classified as other lending investments.

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Year of Lease Expiration Number of
Leases
Expiring
 Annualized In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 % of In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 
% of Total
Revenue
(1)
 Square Feet of Leases Expiring (in thousands)
2019 4
 $4,001
 2.3% 0.7% 254
2020 1
 2,228
 1.3% 0.4% 153
2021 1
 1,987
 1.1% 0.4% 69
2022 1
 7,204
 4.1% 1.3% 484
2023 3
 4,657
 2.6% 0.8% 96
2024 1
 5,272
 3.0% 0.9% 200
2025 1
 7,383
 4.2% 1.3% 410
2026 4
 10,020
 5.7% 1.8% 638
2027 2
 2,796
 1.6% 0.5% 892
2028 1
 1,095
 0.6% 0.2% 104
2029 and thereafter 16
 129,233
 73.5% 23.0% 13,454
Total 35
 $175,876
 100.0% 31.3% 16,754
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)(2)
 15.3
    
  
  
Our real estate finance portfolio included the following ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 20202019
 Total% of TotalTotal% of Total
Performing loans:    
Senior mortgages$432,350 57.9 %$534,765 62.4 %
Corporate/partnership loans85,667 11.5 %119,818 14.0 %
Subordinate mortgages11,640 1.6 %10,876 1.3 %
Subtotal529,657 71.0 %665,459 77.7 %
Non-performing loans:  
Senior mortgages53,305 7.2 %37,820 4.4 %
Subtotal53,305 7.2 %37,820 4.4 %
Total carrying value of loans582,962 78.2 %703,279 82.1 %
Other lending investments162,538 21.8 %153,216 17.9 %
Total carrying value745,500 100.0 %856,495 100.0 %
Allowance for loan losses(13,170)(28,634) 
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net$732,330  $827,861  
Portfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company invested $138.8 million (including capitalized deferred interest) in its real estate finance portfolio and received repayments and proceeds from sales of $243.2 million (including the receipt of previously capitalized deferred interest).


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Summary of Interest Rate Characteristics—Our loans receivable and other lending investments had the following interest rate characteristics ($ in thousands):
As of December 31,
20202019
Carrying
Value
%
of Total
Weighted
Average
Accrual Rate
Carrying
Value
%
of Total
Weighted
Average
Accrual Rate
Fixed-rate loans and other lending investments$239,843 32.1 %7.0 %$207,422 24.2 %7.2 %
Variable-rate loans(1)
452,352 60.7 %5.6 %611,253 71.4 %6.2 %
Non-performing loans53,305 7.2 %N/A37,820 4.4 %N/A
Total carrying value745,500 100.0 %856,495 100.0 % 
Allowance for loan losses(13,170)(28,634) 
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net$732,330 $827,861   

(1)Reflects the percentage of annualized operating lease income for leases in-place as a percentage of annualized total revenue.
(2)Represents the initial maturity and does not include extension options.

(1)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, includes $288.3 million and $400.4 million, respectively, of loans with a weighted average LIBOR floor of 1.7% and 1.3%, respectively.
Summary of Maturities—As of December 31, 2020, our loans receivable and other lending investments had the following maturities ($ in thousands):
Year of MaturityNumber of
Loans
Maturing
Carrying
Value
%
of Total
202113 $493,977 66.2 %
2022— — — %
2023110,830 14.9 %
20243,925 0.5 %
2025— — — %
2026 and thereafter36,914 5.0 %
Total performing loans and other securities(1)
18 $645,646 86.6 %
Other lending investments46,549 6.2 %
Non-performing loans53,305 7.2 %
Total carrying value20 $745,500 100.0 %
General allowance for loan losses (13,170) 
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net $732,330  

(1)Year of maturity for our performing loans and other securities represents the initial maturity and does not include any extension options. As of December 31, 2020, our performing loans and other securities had a weighted average remaining term, exclusive of any borrower extension options, of 2.3 years.


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The tables below summarize our loan portfolio, excluding securities and other lending investments, and the allowances for loan losses associated with our loan portfolio ($ in thousands):
December 31, 2020
NumberGross Carrying ValueAllowance for Loan LossesCarrying Value% of TotalAllowance for Loan Losses as a % of Gross Carrying Value
Performing loans16 $529,657 $(8,184)$521,473 71.2%1.5%
Non-performing loans53,305 (742)52,563 7.2%1.4%
Other lending investments162,538 (4,244)158,294 21.6%2.6%
Total20 $745,500 $(13,170)$732,330 100.0%1.8%
December 31, 2019
NumberGross Carrying ValueAllowance for Loan LossesCarrying Value% of TotalAllowance for Loan Losses as a % of Gross Carrying Value
Performing loans22 $665,459 $(6,933)$658,526 79.6%1.0%
Non-performing loans37,820 (21,701)16,119 1.9%57.4%
Other lending investments153,216 — 153,216 18.5%—%
Total26 $856,495 $(28,634)$827,861 100.0%3.3%

Performing Loans—The table below summarizes our performing loans gross of allowances ($ in thousands):
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Senior mortgages$432,350 $534,765 
Corporate/Partnership loans85,667 119,818 
Subordinate mortgages11,640 10,877 
Total$529,657 $665,460 
Weighted average LTV57 %56 %
Yield - year to date7.7 %8.8 %

Non-Performing Loans—We designate loans as non-performing at such time as: (1) interest payments become 90 days delinquent; (2) the loan has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. All non-performing loans are placed on non-accrual status and income is only recognized in certain cases upon actual cash receipt. As of December 31, 2020, we had one non-performing loan with a carrying value of $52.6 million compared to one non-performing loan with a carrying value of $16.1 million as of December 31, 2019. We expect that our level of non-performing loans will fluctuate from period to period.

Allowance for Loan Losses—The allowance for loan losses was $13.2 million as of December 31, 2020, or 1.8% of total loans and other lending investments, compared to $28.6 million or 3.3% as of December 31, 2019. We expect that our level of allowance for loan losses will fluctuate from period to period. Due to the volatility of the commercial real estate market, the process of estimating collateral values and allowances requires the use of significant judgment. We currently believe there is adequate collateral and allowances to support the carrying values of the loans and other lending investments.

The allowance for loan losses includes an asset-specific component and a formula-based component. An asset-specific allowance is established for an impaired loan when the estimated fair value of the loan's collateral less costs to sell is lower than the carrying value of the loan. As of December 31, 2020, asset-specific allowances decreased to $0.7 million compared to $21.7 million as of December 31, 2019. The decrease was due primarily to a $25.9 million charge-off resulting from the sale of a non-performing loan.

We estimate the formula-based component based on historical realized losses experienced within our portfolio and take into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market. In addition, we use third-party market data that includes forecasted economic trends, including unemployment rates.
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The general allowance increased to $12.4 million or 1.8% of performing loans and other lending investments as of December 31, 2020, compared to $6.9 million or 1.0% of performing loans as of December 31, 2019. The increase was due to a $0.7 million general allowance recorded upon the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020 and an increase in the general allowance of $4.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2020.

Operating Properties


Our operating properties portfolio is comprised of commercial and residential properties, which represent a pool of assets across a broad range of geographies and collateralproperty types including industrial, hotel, multifamily, retail, condominium, entertainment/leisure and office retail and hotel properties. The operating properties are primarily part of our legacy portfolio, and generally represent properties that we acquired in foreclosures of loans on which the borrowers defaulted during the financial crisis. The Company generally seeks to reposition or redevelop transitional properties with the objective of maximizing their value through the infusion of capital and/or intensive asset management efforts. Upon stabilization, the Company will generally look to monetize these assets if favorable conditions exist for maximizing value, or if the Company determines that the future prospects of the property indicate that the Company would be better served by disposing of the asset and investing the cash in new assets, paying down debt or otherwise using the cash. The commercial properties within this portfolio include office, retail, hotel and other property types. The residential properties within this portfolio are generally luxury condominium projects located in major U.S. cities where the Company's strategy is to sell individual condominium units through retail distribution channels.
The Company's operating properties portfolio, including equity method investments, included the following ($ in thousands):
  Commercial Residential
  As of December 31, As of December 31,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Real estate, at cost $252,323
 $521,385
 $
 $
Less: accumulated depreciation (17,798) (55,137) 
 
Real estate, net(1)
 $234,525
 $466,248
 $
 $
Real estate available and held for sale 945
 20,069
 20,551
 48,519
Other investments 65,643
 38,761
 
 
Total portfolio assets $301,113
 $525,078
 $20,551
 $48,519

(1)There are 10 commercial real estate assets in the operating properties segment, of which the largest four properties comprise 83.0% of the segment's carrying value as of December 31, 2018. The remaining six properties have an average carrying value of $6.7 million per property.

As of December 31, 2018,2020, our operating property portfolio, including the carrying value of our equity method investments exclusivegross of accumulated depreciation, totaled $368.9$309.0 million.


The table below provides certain statistics for our legacy commercial operating property portfolio.
Gross Book
Value
(in thousands)(1)
 Properties Yield
$280,464
 14 7.0%

(1)Gross book value represents the acquisition cost of real estate and any additional capital invested into the property by us.


Portfolio Activity—We have been aggressively monetizing our operating properties and during the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we sold 10 commercial and residential operating properties and residential condominiums from other properties for total net sales proceedswith an aggregate carrying value of $327.9$5.7 million and recognized $81.0gains of $0.2 million of gains in "Income from sales of real estate" in our consolidated statementstatements of operations. We recorded aggregate impairments of $71.1 million on five legacy operating properties and $8.9 million of aggregate impairments on residential condominiums sold and unsold units. The impairments included a $47.1 million impairment on an urban regional mall located in Chicago, IL. Since foreclosing on the mall we had been actively working to release vacant spaces and made some progress with national retailers. In the second half of 2018, one of the mall’s two anchor tenants liquidated and closed its store. This triggered the lower alternative rent clauses in the leases of several of the in-line tenants, which led to a significant decline in the mall's income. We continue to seek new tenants for the mall, but based on recent indications received from prospective tenants and the large, anticipated future and ongoing capital commitment required to lease the vacated anchor space and in-line vacancies, in the fourth quarter of 2018 we decided to market the asset for sale. The impairments also included a $23.2 million impairment on an entertainment complex located in Coney Island, NY. We completed construction of the asset in 2016 and hired an operator to program the asset and to provide food and beverage services. While the project initially produced positive cash flow, operating performance significantly deteriorated during 2018 and we currently expect the facility to produce losses into the foreseeable future. As a result, we reduced our estimate of the future cash flow to be received from the property. We also invested $19.9$1.6 million in our operating properties and made contributions of $29.8$2.8 million to our operating property equity method investments.


The following table presents an operating property portfolio rollforward for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Operating Property Rollforward
(in millions)
 Commercial Residential Other Investments 
Total
Segment
Beginning balance$486.3
 $48.5
 $38.8
 $573.6
Dispositions/distributions(1)
(215.2) (26.3) (20.3) (261.8)
Capital expenditures/contributions(2)
13.0
 6.9
 29.8
 49.7
Impairments(71.7) (8.5) 
 (80.2)
Placed into service(3)
37.4
 
 
 37.4
Other(4)
(0.5) 
 17.3
 16.8
Depreciation(13.9) 
 
 (13.9)
Ending balance$235.4
 $20.6
 $65.6
 $321.6

(1)For commercial and residential, represents net book value of the assets sold, rather than proceeds received. For other investments, represents distributions received by us.
(2)For other investments, represents contributions made by us.
(3)Represents assets placed into service during the period.
(4)For other investments, includes a $12.9 million step-up in basis to fair value relating to the disposition of real estate to ventures for which we previously recognized partial gains. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2017-05 (refer to Note 3), we were required to recognize gains on only the portion of our interest transferred to third parties and were precluded from recognizing a gain on our retained noncontrolling interest, which was carried at our historical cost basis.
As of December 31, 2018, future lease expirations on commercial properties within the operating properties portfolio, excluding hotels, marinas and other investments, were as follows ($ in thousands):
Year of Lease Expiration Number of
Leases
Expiring
 Annualized In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 % of In-Place
Operating
Lease Income
 
% of Total
Revenue
(1)
 Square Feet of Leases Expiring (in thousands)
2019(2)
 107
 $2,568
 16.3% 0.5% 167
2020 26
 1,399
 8.9% 0.2% 46
2021 16
 998
 6.3% 0.2% 27
2022 21
 1,008
 6.4% 0.2% 45
2023 8
 982
 6.2% 0.2% 54
2024 4
 981
 6.2% 0.2% 120
2025 6
 1,220
 7.7% 0.2% 40
2026 9
 1,657
 10.5% 0.3% 238
2027 38
 3,977
 25.2% 0.8% 69
2028 7
 980
 6.3% 0.2% 36
2029 and thereafter 
 
 % % 0
Total 242
 $15,770
 100.0% 3.0% 842
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 5.1
    
  
  

(1)Reflects the percentage of annualized operating lease income for leases in-place as a percentage of annualized total revenue.
(2)Includes office leases expiring in commercial properties as well as month-to-month and short term license agreements within our retail properties.



Land and Development


As of December 31, 2018,2020, the Company's land and development portfolio, including equity method investments, included 24 properties, comprised of five MPCs, 13includes master planned communities, infill land parcels and six waterfront land parcels located throughout the United States. MPCs represent large-scale residential projects that the Company has and/or will entitle, plan and/or develop and may sell through retail channels to home builders or in bulk. The remainder of the Company’s land includes infill and waterfront parcels located in and around major cities that the Company will develop, sell to or partner with commercial real estate developers. Waterfront parcels are generally entitled for residential projects and urban infill parcels are generally entitled for mixed-use projects. The land and development properties are primarily part of our legacy portfolio and generally represent properties that we acquired in foreclosures of loans on which the borrowers defaulted during the financial crisis. Similar to our legacy operating properties, we have been actively reviewing our legacy land and development properties and seeking to monetize assets when we believe the proceeds generated from sale can be better deployed in new investments and/or used to repay debt or for other purposes. We have decided to continue to hold and develop other projects in cases where we believe the potential future returns outweigh the benefits of selling the assets now.

As of December 31, 2018, we had four projects in production, seven in development and 13 in the pre-development phase. These projects are collectively entitled for approximately 9,200 lots and units. The Company's land and development portfolio included the following, based on net carrying values ($ in thousands):
As of December 31,
20202019
Land and development, net$430,663 $580,545 
Other investments31,200 42,866 
Total$461,863 $623,411 
  As of December 31,
  2018 2017
Land and development, net $598,218
 $860,311
Other investments 65,312
 63,855
Total $663,530
 $924,166
Portfolio Activity—During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we sold land parcels and residential lots and units and recognized $409.7$164.7 million in "Land development revenue" and $350.2$177.7 million in "Land development cost of sales" in our consolidated statement of operations. We recorded aggregate impairments of $56.7 million on five legacy land and development properties. Of the $56.7 million of impairments, approximately $25.0 million relates to a waterfront land and development asset located in Long Beach, NY. In 2014, as part of the settlement of litigation with the city, we received entitlements to develop a higher density project than was as-of-right under current zoning. We intended to build or joint venture the project and sought a tax abatement in order to move forward with the development. In 2018, the city revoked its previously approved increased zoning and revoked our building permits. Several lawsuits were filed and litigation is ongoing. In the fourth quarter 2018, we received written indications of interest from parties interested in acquiring the site from us. Based on these indications, and the desire to mitigate future development risk associated with the asset, we intend to more broadly market the property for sale in 2019. $21.6 million of the impairment relates to a MPC located in Santa Clarita, CA. During 2018, we hired a local homebuilder as a consultant to create detailed lot development plans and budgets for the site. Based on the review, which was concluded in the fourth quarter 2018, an evaluation of the estimated capital needed to develop the project, the expected four to five year period to develop and sell the lots and market risks over that time horizon, we decided to market the property for sale as is rather than develop the property. The balance of the impairments relates to three smaller properties, one property that was sold in 2018, one property that was sold in 2019 and one property where we reduced our expectations for future cash flows from the property.

The following table presents a land and development portfolio rollforward for the year ended December 31, 2018 and certain land and development statistics.2020.
Land and Development Portfolio RollforwardLand and Development Portfolio RollforwardLand and Development Portfolio Rollforward
(in millions)(in millions)(in millions)
Asbury
Ocean
Club
 
Asbury Park
Waterfront
 
Magnolia
Green
 
All
Others
 
Total
Segment
Asbury Ocean
Club and
Asbury Park Waterfront
Magnolia
Green
All
Others
Total
Beginning balance(1)
$58.9
 $81.6
 $110.8
 $609.0
 $860.3
Beginning balance(1)
$234.6 $112.9 $233.0 $580.5 
Asset sales(2)

 (3.2) (18.3) (289.7) (311.2)
Asset sales(2)
(45.1)(24.1)(103.1)(172.3)
Placed into service(3)

 (9.9) 
 (22.9) (32.8)
Capital expenditures106.5
 6.4
 17.8
 13.8
 144.5
Capital expenditures11.6 15.1 3.7 30.4 
Other(4)

 (0.2) (0.8) (61.6) (62.6)
OtherOther— (2.6)(5.3)(7.9)
Ending balance(1)
$165.4
 $74.7
 $109.5
 $248.6
 $598.2
Ending balance(1)
$201.1 $101.3 $128.3 $430.7 
         
Net sales(5)
$
 $(0.9) $(1.8) $62.2
 $59.5

(1)As of December 31, 20182020 and 2017, Total Segment2019, total excludes $65.3$31.2 million and $63.9$42.9 million, respectively, of equity method investments.
(2)Represents gross book value of the assets sold, rather than proceeds received. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we received approximately $253.4 million in gross proceeds in connection with the sale of two land parcels totaling 93 acres in San Jose, CA and San Pedro, CA. We also completed the monetization of a 785 acre master planned community entitled for 1,458 single family lots in Riverside County, California.
(3)(2)Represents gross book value of the assets placed into service during the period.sold, rather than proceeds received.
(4)Includes $56.7 million
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(5)Net sales represents land development revenue less land development cost of sales.

Following is a description of some of our major land and development projects that we are holding for further development. There can be no assurance that we will not change our current strategy for any of the projects described below:
Asbury Ocean Club and Asbury Park Waterfront
iStar owns 35 acres of oceanfront property in the Asbury Park waterfront redevelopment area in Asbury Park, N.J. iStar serves as the master developer and its land holdings represent approximately 70% of the undeveloped land along the waterfront. Over the past several years, iStar has strategically developed a limited number of residential and commercial projects to re-establish the local housing market and drive momentum for future growth. The existing redeveloper agreement with the city permits up to approximately 2,500 additional units, comprised of for-sale residential homes, hotel keys and multi-family apartments. Future projects are positioned to be developed by iStar or in conjunction with joint venture partners. These individual land parcels could also be sold to third party developers.
Asbury Ocean Club is a 16-story mixed-use project comprised of 130 residential condominium units, a 54-unit boutique hotel, 24,000 square feet of retail space, a 15,000 square foot spa, 26,000 square feet of outdoor amenity space and 410 structured parking spaces, located at 1101 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The project is currently under construction and with an estimated completion date of summer 2019.
Magnolia Green
Magnolia Green is a 3,500 unit multi-generational master planned community just outside of Richmond, Virginia with distinct phases designed for people in different life stages, from first home buyers to empty nesters. Built on nearly 1,900 acres, Magnolia Green is a community with home designs from the area's top builders. The community’s amenity package features an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf course and a full-service golf clubhouse, and aquatic center. There is alsocenter and a tennis facility which is currently under construction.
Magnolia Green sold 166 residential lots for $14.8 million of land development revenue during the year ended December 31, 2018.

The Company's land and development projects that contributed to revenues during the year ended December 31, 2018 are listed below ($ in thousands):facility.
Project Property Type Location 
Current Anticipated Sales Completion Date(1)
 2018 Revenue 
Units Sold in 2018(2)
 Cumulative Units Sold 
Estimated Remaining Units(2)
Land and development              
Highpark Infill Land Parcel San Jose, CA 2018 $151,600
 N/A N/A N/A
Great Oaks Infill Land Parcel San Pedro, CA 2018 101,684
 N/A N/A N/A
Spring Mountain Ranch Phase 2 & 3 MPC Riverside, CA 2018 73,974
 878 974 
Naples Reserve MPC Naples, FL 2020 38,393
 325 689 394
Magnolia Green MPC Richmond, VA 2026 14,757
 166 1,151 1,837
Coney Bath Waterfront Brooklyn, NY 2021 10,100
 N/A N/A N/A
Palm Tree Infill Land Parcel Miami, FL 2019 9,500
 N/A N/A N/A
Savannah Godley Infill Land Parcel Savannah, GA 2018 5,500
 N/A N/A N/A
Asbury Monroe MPC Asbury Park, NJ 2019 2,532
 3 32 2
Potomac Infill Land Parcel Ranson, WV 2022 1,670
 N/A N/A N/A
Total land and development     409,710
 1,372
 2,846
 2,233
Land and development equity method investments(3)
   Equity in Earnings (Losses) 
Units Sold in 2018(2)
 Cumulative Units Sold 
Estimated Remaining Units(2)
Marina Palms(4)
 Waterfront N. Miami Beach, FL 2019 3,221
 11 444 24
Other land and development equity method investments Various Various Various (6,331) N/A N/A N/A
Total land and development equity method investments   (3,110) 11
 444
 24
Total Land and Development Projects Contributing to Earnings $406,600
 1,383
 3,290
 2,257
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(1)Current anticipated completion dates are subject to change as a result of factors that may be outside of the Company's control, such as economic conditions, uncertainty with rezoning, obtaining governmental permits and approvals, concerns of community associations and reliance on third party contractors.
(2)Units sold in 2018 excludes bulk land parcel sales. Estimated remaining units may include single-family lots, condos, multifamily rental units and hotel keys, as applicable, for the respective properties and are subject to change.
(3)These land and development projects are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
(4)Sales activity is the result of percentage of completion accounting at the venture during the year ended December 31, 2018.


Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 20182020 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 20172019
 For the Years Ended
December 31,
 20202019$ Change
 (in thousands)
Operating lease income$188,722 $206,388 $(17,666)
Interest income60,116 77,654 (17,538)
Interest income from sales-type leases33,552 20,496 13,056 
Other income83,857 55,363 28,494 
Land development revenue164,702 119,595 45,107 
Total revenue530,949 479,496 51,453 
Interest expense169,574 183,919 (14,345)
Real estate expenses72,493 92,426 (19,933)
Land development cost of sales177,727 109,663 68,064 
Depreciation and amortization58,092 58,259 (167)
General and administrative100,879 98,609 2,270 
Provision for loan losses9,052 6,482 2,570 
Provision for losses on net investment in leases1,760 — 1,760 
Impairment of assets7,827 13,419 (5,592)
Other expense569 13,120 (12,551)
Total costs and expenses597,973 575,897 22,076 
Income from sales of real estate6,318 236,623 (230,305)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(12,038)(27,724)15,686 
Earnings from equity method investments42,126 41,849 277 
Selling profit from sales-type leases— 180,416 (180,416)
Income tax expense(235)(438)203 
Net income (loss)$(30,853)$334,325 $(365,178)
 For the Years Ended
December 31,
    
 2018 2017 $ Change % Change
 (in thousands)  
Operating lease income$208,192
 $187,684
 $20,508
 11 %
Interest income97,878
 106,548
 (8,670) (8)%
Other income82,342
 188,091
 (105,749) (56)%
Land development revenue409,710
 196,879
 212,831
 >100%
Total revenue798,122
 679,202
 118,920
 18 %
Interest expense183,751
 194,686
 (10,935) (6)%
Real estate expenses139,289
 147,617
 (8,328) (6)%
Land development cost of sales350,181
 180,916
 169,265
 94 %
Depreciation and amortization58,699
 49,033
 9,666
 20 %
General and administrative92,135
 98,882
 (6,747) (7)%
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses16,937
 (5,828) 22,765
 >(100%)
Impairment of assets147,108
 32,379
 114,729
 >100%
Other expense6,040
 20,954
 (14,914) (71)%
Total costs and expenses994,140
 718,639
 275,501
 38 %
Income from sales of real estate126,004
 92,049
 33,955
 37 %
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(10,367) (14,724) 4,357
 (30)%
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments(5,007) 13,015
 (18,022) >(100%)
Gain from consolidation of equity method investment67,877
 
 67,877
 100 %
Income tax benefit (expense)(815) 948
 (1,763) >(100%)
Income from discontinued operations
 4,939
 (4,939) (100)%
Gain from discontinued operations
 123,418
 (123,418) (100)%
Net income (loss)$(18,326) $180,208
 $(198,534) >(100%)


Revenue—Operating lease income, which primarily includes income from net lease assets and commercial operating properties, increased to $208.2 million in 2018 from $187.7 million in 2017. The following tables summarizes our operating lease income by segment ($ in millions).
  2018 2017 Change
Net Lease(1)
 $152.0
 $123.7
 $28.3
Operating Properties(2)
 55.7
 63.2
 (7.5)
Land and Development 0.5
 0.8
 (0.3)
Total $208.2
 $187.7
 $20.5

(1)Change primarily due to a $36.9 million increase from the consolidation of the Net Lease Venture and entering into new leases, partially offset by $8.6 million from asset sales.
(2)Change primarily due to a decrease of $8.9 million due to asset sales, partially offset by an increase of $2.3 million from the net amortization of intangible lease liabilities relating to lease terminations and an operating property placed into service in 2018.




The following table shows certain same store statistics for our Net Lease and Operating Properties segments. Same store assets are defined as assets we owned on or prior to January 1, 2017 and were in service through December 31, 2018 (Operating lease income in millions).
  2018 2017
Operating lease income    
Net Lease $109.3
 $107.1
Operating Properties(1)
 $35.1
 $36.3
     
Rent per square foot    
Net Lease $10.08
 $9.99
Operating Properties(1)
 $41.71
 $34.45
     
Occupancy(2)
    
Net Lease 98.1% 97.9%
Operating Properties 67.3% 83.1%

(1)Excludes $2.6 million recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018 in connection with the termination of two leases.
(2)Occupancy as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Interest income decreased to $97.9 million in 2018 from $106.5 million in 2017. The decrease in interest income was due primarily to a decrease in the weighted-average yield of our performing loans, which decreased to 9.2% for 2018 from 9.8% for 2017, principally from the payoff of higher yielding loans in 2018. The average balance of our performing loans was $1.07 billion for 2018 and 2017.
Other income decreased to $82.3 million in 2018 from $188.1 million in 2017. Other income in 2018 consisted primarily of income from our hotel properties, income recognized from the termination of a lease, other ancillary income from our operating properties and interest income earned on our cash balances. Other income in 2017 primarily consisted of interest income and real estate tax reimbursements resulting from the settlement of the Bevard litigation (refer to Note 5), income from our hotel properties and other ancillary income from our operating properties. The decrease in 2018 was related primarily to the Bevard litigation, which resulted in $123.4 million of other income in 2017.
Land development revenue and cost of sales—In 2018, we sold land parcels and residential lots and units and recognized land development revenue of $409.7 million which had associated cost of sales of $350.2 million. In 2017, we sold residential lots and units and one land parcel totaling 1,250 acres and recognized land development revenue of $196.9 million which had associated cost of sales of $180.9 million. The increase in 2018 was primarily the result of two bulk land parcel sales that generated $253.3 million in land development revenue, partially offset by the recognition of $114.0 million in land development revenue in 2017 related to the Bevard litigation.
Costs and expenses—Interest expense decreased to $183.8 million in 2018 from $194.7 million in 2017. The decrease in interest expense was due to the balance of our average outstanding debt, which decreased to $3.52 billion for 2018 from $3.58 billion for 2017. Our weighted average cost of debt was 5.5% for 2018 and 5.6% for 2017. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded $10.7 million in interest expense as a result of the consolidation of the Net Lease Venture on June 30, 2018, of which we own a 51.9% equity interest.

Real estate expenses decreased to $139.3 million in 2018 from $147.6 million in 2017. The following table summarizes our real estate expenses by segment ($ in millions).
  Year Ended December 31,  
  2018 2017 Change
Operating Properties(1)
 $80.6
 $89.7
 $(9.1)
Land and Development(2)
 41.7
 41.2
 0.5
Net Lease(3)
 17.0
 16.7
 0.3
Total $139.3
 $147.6
 $(1.1)

(1)Change primarily due to a sale of assets, partially offset by new assets beginning operations in 2018.
(2)Change primarily due to an increase in marketing and other costs associated with launching residential condominium sales, partially offset by asset sales.
(3)Change primarily due to a $1.9 million increase from the consolidation of the Net Lease Venture, partially offset by asset sales.

Depreciation and amortization increased to $58.7 million in 2018 from $49.0 million for the same period in 2017. The increase in 2018 was primarily due to the consolidation of the Net Lease Venture, partially offset by the sale of net lease and commercial operating properties.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $92.1 million in 2018 from $98.9 million in 2017. We capitalized into our active development projects $1.7 million and $1.8 million of payroll-related costs (including salaries, bonuses, LTIP awards, benefits and taxes) for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (in millions):
  
Year Ended
December 31,
  
  2018 2017 Change
Payroll and related costs(1)
 $50.3
 $62.0
 $(11.7)
Severance costs(2)
 5.3
 
 5.3
Performance Incentive Plans(3)
 15.4
5.0
14.9
 0.5
Occupancy costs 5.2
 5.2
 
Public company costs 5.0
 6.7
 (1.7)
Other 10.9
 10.1
 0.8
Total $92.1
 $98.9
 $(6.8)

(1)Decrease due to a reduced bonus payout and a reduction in headcount. We reduced our headcount to 166 employees as of December 31, 2018 from 186 employees as of December 31, 2017.
(2)Represents costs associated with terminated employees.
(3)Represents the fair value of points issued and change in fair value of the plans during the periods presented. Such amounts may increase or decrease over time until the awards are settled. Please refer to Note 14 - Stock-Based Compensation Plans and Employee Benefits for a description of the Performance Incentive Plans.

The provision for loan losses was $16.9 million in 2018 as compared to a recovery of loan losses of $5.8 million in 2017. The provision for loan losses in 2018 was due to a specific reserve of $21.4 million resulting from the resolution of a non-performing loan, partially offset by a $4.5 million decrease in the general reserve due to a decrease in the size of our loan portfolio. The recovery of loan losses in 2017 resulted from a reduction in the general reserve due to an overall improvement in the risk ratings of our loan portfolio.
In 2018, we recorded impairments of $147.1 million on land and development and real estate assets. Refer to "Management's Discussion and Analysis - Our Portfolio" for more information on such impairments, which resulted primarily from our decision to accelerate the monetization of certain legacy assets, including several larger assets. In 2017, we recorded impairments on land and development and real estate assets totaling $32.4 million. The impairments recorded in 2017 were primarily the result of impairments on land and development assets of $20.5 million resulting from a decrease in expected cash flows on one asset and a change in exit strategy on another asset. We also recorded impairments of $11.9 million on real estate assets due to shifting demand in the local condominium markets and changes in our exit strategy on other real estate assets.

Other expense decreased to $6.0 million in 2018 from $21.0 million in 2017. The decrease was primarily the result of paying organization and offering costs associated with the initial public offering of SAFE (refer to Note 7) and costs incurred in connection with the repricing of our 2016 Senior Term Loan recorded in 2017.
Income from sales of real estate—Income from sales of real estate increased to $126.0 million in 2018 from $92.0 million in 2017. The following table presents our income from sales of real estate by segment ($ in millions).
  2018 2017
Operating Properties $81.0
 $4.5
Net Lease 45.0
 87.5
Total income from sales of real estate $126.0
 $92.0

Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net—In 2018 and 2017, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt of $10.4 million and $14.7 million, respectively. In 2018, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt resulting from the opportunistic refinancing of a net lease asset which generated $115.5 million of excess proceeds to us, repayments of our 2016 Senior Term Loan prior to its modification, the modification and upsize of our 2016 Senior Term Loan and repayment of senior notes prior to maturity. In 2017, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt primarily resulting from repayments of unsecured notes prior to maturity and the repricing of our 2016 Senior Term Loan.

Earnings (losses) from equity method investments—Earnings (losses) from equity method investments decreased to $(5.0) million in 2018 from $13.0 million in 2017. In 2018, we recognized $4.1 million of income related to operations at our Net Lease Venture (which we consolidate as of June 30, 2018), $4.7 million of income from our equity method investment in SAFE and $13.8 million was aggregate losses from our remaining equity method investments, inclusive of a $10.0 million impairment on a non-U.S. equity method investment due to local market conditions and a $6.1 million impairment on a land and development equity method investment due to a change in business strategy. In 2017, we recognized $4.7 million primarily from profit participations on a land development venture, $4.5 million related to operations at our Net Lease Venture, $2.6 million related to sales activity on a land development venture and $1.2 million aggregate income from our remaining equity method investments.

Gain on consolidation of equity method investment—On June 30, 2018, we gained control of the Net Lease Venture when its investment period expired. As a result, on that date we consolidated the assets and liabilities of the venture which had previously been accounted for as an equity method investment. We recorded a gain of $67.9 million as a result of the consolidation.

Income tax (expense) benefit—Income taxes are primarily generated by assets held in our TRS. An income tax expense of$0.8 million was recorded in 2018 and a $0.9 million income tax benefit was recorded in 2017. The income tax expense for 2018 includes federal taxes related to one of our TRS's, state margins taxes and other minimum state franchise taxes. The income tax benefit for 2017 primarily relates to the credit for prior year’s minimum taxes generated in 2015 and 2014 for which we expect to receive refunds from changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to the corporate alternative minimum tax.

We also incurred a tax liability in 2017 for $6.1 million of alternative minimum tax imposed at the REIT level. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, however, permits us to claim a refundable credit for prior year’s minimum taxes over the next four years. Therefore, we have no net income tax expense or benefit in our consolidated statement of operations at the REIT level for our 2017 tax liability.
Income from discontinued operations—In April 2017, two institutional investors acquired a controlling interest in our ground lease business through the merger of one of our subsidiaries and related transactions. Income from discontinued operations represents the operating results from the properties comprising our ground lease business.

Gain from discontinued operations—In April 2017, two institutional investors acquired a controlling interest in our ground lease business through the merger of one of our subsidiaries and related transactions. We accounted for this transaction as an in substance sale of real estate and recognized a gain of $123.4 million, reflecting the aggregate gain less the fair value of our retained interest in SAFE.

In addition, as a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-05, on January 1, 2018, we recorded an increase to retained earnings of $55.5 million, bringing our aggregate gain on the sale of our Ground Lease business to approximately $178.9 million (refer to Note 7).




Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2016
 For the Years Ended
December 31,
    
 2017 2016 $ Change % Change
 (in thousands)  
Operating lease income$187,684
 $191,180
 $(3,496) (2)%
Interest income106,548
 129,153
 (22,605) (18)%
Other income188,091
 46,514
 141,577
 >100%
Land development revenue196,879
 88,340
 108,539
 >100%
Total revenue679,202
 455,187
 224,015
 49 %
Interest expense194,686
 221,398
 (26,712) (12)%
Real estate expenses147,617
 137,522
 10,095
 7 %
Land development cost of sales180,916
 62,007
 118,909
 >100%
Depreciation and amortization49,033
 51,660
 (2,627) (5)%
General and administrative98,882
 84,027
 14,855
 18 %
(Recovery of) provision for loan losses(5,828) (12,514) 6,686
 (53)%
Impairment of assets32,379
 14,484
 17,895
 >100%
Other expense20,954
 5,883
 15,071
 >100%
Total costs and expenses718,639
 564,467
 154,172
 27 %
Income from sales of real estate92,049
 105,296
 (13,247) (13)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(14,724) (1,619) (13,105) >100%
Earnings from equity method investments13,015
 77,349
 (64,334) (83)%
Income tax benefit948
 10,166
 (9,218) (91)%
Income from discontinued operations4,939
 18,270
 (13,331) (73)%
Gain from discontinued operations123,418
 
 123,418
 100 %
Net income$180,208
 $100,182
 $80,026
 80 %

Revenue—Operating lease income, which primarily includes income from net lease assets and commercial operating properties, decreased to $187.7$188.7 million in 20172020 from $191.2$206.4 million in 2016.2019. The following tables summarizes our operating lease income by segment ($ in millions).
 2017 2016 Change20202019Change
Net Lease(1)
 $123.7
 $126.2
 $(2.5)
Net Lease(1)
$167.1 $177.7 $(10.6)
Operating Properties(2)
 63.2
 64.6
 (1.4)
Operating Properties(2)
21.2 28.4 (7.2)
Land and Development 0.8
 0.4
 0.4
Land and Development0.4 0.3 0.1 
Total $187.7
 $191.2
 $(3.5)Total$188.7 $206.4 $(17.7)

(1)Change primarily due to the sale of assets.
(2)Change primarily due to the sale of assets partially offset by the execution of new leases.

(1)Change primarily due to asset sales and the reclassification of certain operating leases to sales-type leases in May 2019 (refer to Note 5), partially offset by new acquisitions.

(2)Change primarily due to asset sales and a decrease in percentage rent at certain properties resulting from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.


The following table shows certain same store statistics for our Net Lease and Operating Properties segments.segment. Same store assets are defined as assets we owned on or prior to January 1, 20162019 and were in service through December 31, 20172020 (Operating lease income in millions).
  2017 2016
Operating lease income    
Net Lease $113.7
 $111.4
Operating Properties $46.4
 $45.2
     
Rent per square foot    
Net Lease $10.26
 $10.08
Operating Properties $24.25
 $24.50
     
Occupancy(1)
    
Net Lease 97.9% 97.6%
Operating Properties 75.4% 72.7%
20202019
Operating lease income$165.3 $160.3 
Rent per square foot$11.09 $10.76 
Occupancy(1)
99.3 %99.3 %

(1)Occupancy as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.

(1)Occupancy as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

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Interest income decreased to $106.5$60.1 million in 20172020 from $129.2$77.7 million in 2016.2019. The decrease in interest income was due primarily to a decrease in the average balance of our performing loans and other lending investments, which decreased to $1.07 billion$706 million for 2017the year ended December 31, 2020 from $1.40 billion for 2016.$857 million in 2019. The weighted average yield ofon our performing loans and other lending investments was 7.7% and 8.8% for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
On January 1, 2019, we adopted new accounting standards and classified certain of our new leases in 2019 as sales-type leases. Interest income from sales-type leases increased to 9.8%$33.6 million for 2017the year ended December 31, 2020 from 8.9%$20.5 million for 2016.the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase was due primarily to a full period of interest income for sales-type leases during the year ended December 31, 2020 (refer to Note 5).
Other income increased to $188.1$83.9 million in 20172020 from $46.5$55.4 million in 2016.2019. Other income in 20172020 consisted primarily consisted of interestmark-to-market gains on an equity investment, management fees, income and real estate tax reimbursements resulting from the settlementreimbursement of attorneys’ fees in connection with the Bevardsuccessful resolution of litigation, income from our hotel properties, other ancillary income from our operating properties, land and development projects and loan portfolio and interest income on our cash. Other income in 2019 consisted primarily of income from our hotel properties, management fees, lease termination fees, other ancillary income from our operating properties and interest income earned on our cash balances. The increase in 2020 was primarily due to $23.9 million of mark-to-market gains on an equity investment (refer to Note 5)8), $12.5 million of income resulting from the reimbursement of attorneys’ fees in connection with the successful resolution of litigation and an increase in management fees from SAFE, partially offset by a decrease in income from our hotel properties and other ancillary income from our operating properties. Other income in 2016 consisted of income from our hotel properties, loan prepayment fees and property tax refunds.
Land development revenue and cost of sales—In 2017, we sold residential lots and units and one land parcel totaling 1,250 acres and recognized land development revenue of $196.9 million which had associated cost of sales of $180.9 million. In 2016,2020, we sold residential lots and units and recognized land development revenue of $88.3$164.7 million which had associated cost of sales of $62.0$177.7 million. In 2019, we sold land parcels and residential lots and units and recognized land development revenue of $119.6 million which had associated cost of sales of $109.7 million. The increase in 2017 from 20162020 was due primarily due to the Bevard litigation (refer to Note 5),sale of a 430 acre site in California for $36.0 million which resulted in us recognizing $114.0 million of land development revenue and $106.3 million of land developmenthad associated cost of sales in 2017.of $35.4 million.
Costs and expenses—Interest expense decreased to $194.7$169.6 million in 20172020 from $221.4$183.9 million in 2016.2019. The decrease in interest expense was due to a decrease in the balance of our average outstanding debt, which decreased to $3.58inclusive of loan participations and lease liabilities associated with finance leases, was $3.52 billion for 2017 from $4.002020 and $3.50 billion for 2016.2019. Our weighted average cost of debt was 5.6%4.8% for 20172020 and 5.6%5.4% for 2016.2019.
Real estate expenses increaseddecreased to $147.6$72.5 million in 20172020 from $137.5$92.4 million in 2016.2019. The increase wasfollowing table summarizes our real estate expenses by segment ($ in millions).
20202019Change
Operating Properties(1)
$22.9 $35.3 $(12.4)
Land and Development(2)
23.0 32.3 (9.3)
Net Lease(3)
26.6 24.8 1.8 
Total$72.5 $92.4 $(19.9)

(1)Change primarily due to asset sales and a decrease in expenses for commercialat certain hotel and entertainment/leisure operating properties which increaseddue to $83.4the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2)Change primarily due to a decrease in legal and marketing costs at some properties and asset sales.
(3)Change primarily due to the acquisition of new investments, partially offset by asset sales.

Depreciation and amortization was $58.1 million in 2017 from $73.62020 and $58.3 million in 2016. This increase2019. The slight decrease in 2020 was primarily due to an increase in expenses at our hotel propertiesasset sales and expenses incurred at properties impacted by the hurricanes that hit the United States. These increases werereclassification of certain operating leases to sales-type lease (refer to Note 5), partially offset by property sales in 2017new acquisitions.
General and 2016. Expenses associated with residential units decreasedadministrative expense increased to $6.3$100.9 million in 20172020 from $8.8$98.6 million in 20162019. The increase in 2020 was due primarily to a $6.1 million increase in performance based compensation, which was partially offset by a decrease in payroll and related costs, a decrease in travel and entertainment costs and a decrease in other office costs.

The provision for loan losses was $9.1 million in 2020 as compared to a provision for loan losses of $6.5 million in 2019. The provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2020 included a $4.2 million provision resulting primarily from the sale of a non-performing loan and an increase of $4.9 million in the general allowance. The provision for loan losses in 2019 included a $12.5 million specific allowance resulting primarily from the deterioration of the collateral for one of our loans, partially offset by a $6.0 million decrease in the general allowance due to unit sales. Expensesa decrease in the size of our loan portfolio.
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The provision for same storelosses on net investment in leases for the year ended December 31, 2020 included an allowance resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and the macroeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial operating properties, excluding hotels, increased to $30.9real estate markets.
In 2020, we recorded aggregate impairments of $7.8 million in 2017 from $30.2 million in 2016. Expenses for net lease assets decreased to $16.7 million in 2017 from $18.2 million in 2016 primarily due to asset sales. Expenses for same store net lease assets increased to $14.9 million in 2017 from $13.5 million in 2016. Carry costs and other expenses on our land and development assets increased to $41.2 million in 2017 from $37.0 million in 2016.
Depreciation and amortization decreased to $49.0 million in 2017 from $51.7 million for the same period in 2016. The decrease was primarily due toconnection with the sale of net lease assets and commercial operating properties in 2017impairments on a real estate asset held for sale and 2016.
General and administrative expenses increased to $98.9 million in 2017 from $84.0 million in 2016. The increase was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense related to performance incentive plans.
Recovery of loan losses was $5.8 million in 2017 as compared to a net recovery of loan losses of $12.5 million in 2016. The recovery of loan losses in 2017 resulted from a reduction in the general reserve due to an overall improvement in the risk ratings of our loan portfolio. The net recovery of loan losses in 2016 included recoveries of specific reserves of $13.7 million and a decrease in the general reserve of $12.7 million, partially offset by new specific reserves of $13.9 million.

In 2017, we recorded impairments of $32.4 million on land and development assets. In 2019, we recorded aggregate impairments of $5.7 million in connection with the sale of net lease properties and real estate assets. The impairments recorded in 2017 were primarily the resulta commercial operating property, an aggregate impairment of impairments$5.3 million on two land and development assets of $20.5based on sales proceeds, a $1.1 million resulting from a decrease in expected cash flows on one asset and a change in exit strategy on another asset. We also recorded impairments of $11.9 million on real estate assets due to shifting demand in the local condominium markets and changes in our exit strategy on other real estate assets. In 2016, we recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $14.5 million comprised of $3.8 millionimpairment on a land and development asset resulting fromdue to a change in business strategy, $5.8$0.6 million on residential operating properties resulting from unfavorable local market conditions and $4.9 million on the sale of net lease assets.
Other expense increased to $21.0 million in 2017 from $5.9 million in 2016. The increase was primarily the result of paying organization and offering costs associated with the initial public offering of SAFE (refer to Note 7) and costs incurredimpairments in connection with the repricingsale of our 2016 Senior Term Loan (referresidential condominium units and an impairment of $0.6 million on an equity investment.
Other expense decreased to Note 10) recorded$0.6 million in 2017.2020 from $13.1 million in 2019. The decrease in 2020 was due primarily to losses associated with derivative contracts that were terminated in 2019.
Income from sales of real estate—Income from sales of real estate decreased to $92.0$6.3 million in 20172020 from $105.3$236.6 million in 2016. The following table presents our2019. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we recorded $6.1 million of income from sales of real estate by segment ($ in millions).from the sale of a Ground Lease to SAFE (refer to Note 8) and $0.2 million from the sale of an operating property. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded $236.6 million of income from sales of real estate, primarily from the sale of a portfolio of net lease assets and operating properties.

  2017 2016
Net Lease $87.5
 $21.1
Operating Properties 4.5
 75.4
Land and Development(1)
 
 8.8
Total income from sales of real estate $92.0
 $105.3

(1)During the year ended December 31, 2016, we sold a land and development asset to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which we own a 50.0% equity interest and recognized a gain on sale of $8.8 million, reflecting our share of the interest sold to a third party.

Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net—In 20172020 and 2016,2019, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt of $14.7$12.0 million and $1.6$27.7 million, respectively. In 2017, we incurred losses on early extinguishmentrespectively, primarily from the repayment of debt primarily resulting from repayments of unsecuredsenior notes prior to maturity and the repricing of our 2016 Senior Term Loan. In 2016, we incurred losses on the early extinguishment of debt primarily related to repayments of secured facilities and unsecured notes prior to maturity.


Earnings from equity method investments—Earnings from equity method investments decreasedincreased to $13.0$42.1 million in 20172020 from $77.3$41.8 million in 2016.2019. In 2017,2020, we recognized $4.7$53.5 million primarilyof income from profit participations on a land development venture, $4.5our equity method investment in SAFE, inclusive of $14.4 million related to operations atof dilution gains resulting from the dilution of our ownership in SAFE in connection with SAFE equity offerings in 2020, and $2.7 million from our equity investment in Net Lease Venture $2.6II, which were partially offset by $14.1 million related to sales activity on a land development venture and $1.2 million wasof net aggregate incomelosses from our remaining equity method investments. In 2016,2019, we recognized $33.2$29.8 million of income from our equity method investment in SAFE, which included a dilution gain of $7.6 million, $19.3 million resulting primarily from the sale of an equity method investmentassets in a commercial operating property we recognized $11.6ventures and $7.3 million of earnings primarily from the non-callable distribution of non-recourse financing proceeds in excess of our carrying value at one of our land equity method investments, $22.1 million related to sales activity on a land development venture, $3.6 million related to leasing operations at our Net Lease Venture and $6.8 million was aggregate incomelosses from our remaining equity method investments.


Selling profit from sales-type leases—During the year ended December 31, 2019, we entered into a transaction with an operator of bowling entertainment venues, consisting of the purchase of nine bowling centers for $56.7 million and a commitment to invest up to $55.0 million in additional bowling centers over the next several years (refer to Note 5). The new centers were added to our existing master leases with the tenant. In connection with this transaction, the maturities of the leases were extended by 15 years to 2047. As a result of the modifications to the leases, we classified the leases as sales-type leases and recognized $180.4 million in "Selling profit from sales-type leases" as a result of the transaction.
Income tax (expense) benefitexpenseIncome taxes are primarily generated by assets held in our TRS. An income tax benefit of$0.9expense of $0.2 million was recorded in 20172020 and a $10.2$0.4 million income tax benefitexpense was recorded in 2016. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the corporate alternative minimum tax and grants corporations a refundable credit for prior years’ minimum taxes paid.2019. The income tax benefitexpense for 2017both periods consists primarily relatesof state margins taxes and other minimum state franchise taxes.

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Adjusted Earnings

In 2019, we announced a new business strategy that would focus our management personnel and our investment resources primarily on scaling our Ground Lease platform. As part of this strategy, we accelerated the monetization of legacy assets, reducing our legacy portfolio to approximately 15% of our overall portfolio as of December 31, 2020, and deployed a substantial portion of the proceeds into additional investments in SAFE and new loan and net lease originations relating to the creditGround Lease business. Management has determined that, effective for prior year’s minimum taxes generated in 2015the first quarter 2020, a modified non-GAAP earnings metric, designated "adjusted earnings," is the metric it uses to assess our execution of this strategy and 2014 for which we expect to receive refunds from changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to the corporate alternative minimum tax. The income tax benefit for 2016 primarily related to taxable losses generated from sales of certain TRS properties.

We also incurred a tax liability in 2017 for $6.1 million of alternative minimum tax imposed at the REIT level. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, however, permits us to claim a refundable credit for prior year’s minimum taxes over the next four years. Therefore, we have no net income tax expense or benefit in our consolidated statement of operations at the REIT level for our 2017 tax liability.
Income from discontinued operations—In April 2017, two institutional investors acquired a controlling interest in our ground lease business through the merger of oneperformance of our subsidiariesoperations. Adjusted earnings reflects impairment charges and related transactions. Income from discontinued operations representsloan provisions in the operating results from the properties comprising our ground lease business.

Gain from discontinued operations—In April 2017, two institutional investors acquired a controlling interestsame period in our ground lease business through the merger of one of our subsidiaries and related transactions. We accounted for this transaction as anwhich they are recognized in substance sale of real estate and recognized a gain of $123.4 million, reflecting the aggregate gain less the fair value of our retained interest in SAFE.


Adjusted Income

In addition to net income (loss) prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we use adjusted income,rather than in a non-GAAP financial measure,later period when the asset is sold. We believe this change is appropriate as legacy asset sales have become less central to measure our operating performance. business, even though sales may be material to particular periods when they occur.

Adjusted incomeearnings is used internally as a supplemental performance measure adjustingwhich adjusts for certain non-cash GAAP measuresitems to give management a view of income more directly derived from currentoperating activities in the period activity.in which they occur. Adjusted incomeearnings is calculated as net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders, prior to the effect of depreciation and amortization, provision for (recovery of) loan losses, impairmentincluding our proportionate share of assets,depreciation and amortization from equity method investments and excluding depreciation and amortization allocable to noncontrolling interests, stock-based compensation expense, the non-cash portion of gain (loss)loss on early extinguishment of debt and is adjusted for the effect of gains or losses on charge-offs and dispositions on carrying value gross of loan loss reserves and impairments ("Adjusted Income"). In the third quarter 2017, we modified our presentation of Adjusted Income to exclude the effect of the amount of the liquidation preference that was recorded as a premium above book value on the redemption of preferred stock (refer to Note 13) and the imputed non-cash interest expense recognized for the conversion feature of our senior convertible notes (refer to Note 10)("Adjusted Earnings"). Adjusted Income also includes the impact to retained earnings (income that wouldAll prior periods have been recognizedcalculated in prior periods had the accounting standards been effective during those prior periods) resulting from the adoption of new accounting standards on January 1, 2018 (refer to Note 3).accordance with this definition.


Adjusted IncomeEarnings should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) as shown in our consolidated statements of operations. Adjusted IncomeEarnings should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP), or to cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP), as a measure of our liquidity, nor is Adjusted IncomeEarnings indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs or available for distribution to shareholders. Rather, Adjusted IncomeEarnings is an additional measure we use to analyze our business performance because it excludes the effects of certain non-cash charges that we believe are not necessarily indicative of our operating performance while including the effect of gains or losses on investments when realized.performance. It should be noted that our manner of calculating Adjusted IncomeEarnings may differ from the calculations of similarly-titled measures by other companies.
For the Years Ended December 31,
202020192018
Adjusted Earnings
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(65,937)$291,547 $(64,757)
Add: Depreciation and amortization63,882 58,925 68,056 
Add: Stock-based compensation expense39,354 30,436 17,563 
Add: Non-cash portion of loss on early extinguishment of debt3,470 7,118 4,318 
Adjusted earnings allocable to common shareholders$40,769 $388,026 $25,180 

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 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017
Adjusted Income   
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(64,757) $110,924
Add: Depreciation and amortization(1)
71,359
 60,828
Add/Less: (Recovery of) provision for loan losses16,937
 (5,828)
Add: Impairment of assets(2)
163,765
 32,379
Add: Stock-based compensation expense17,563
 18,812
Add: Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net4,318
 3,065
Add: Non-cash interest expense on senior convertible notes4,733
 1,255
Add: Premium on redemption of preferred stock
 16,314
Add: Impact from adoption of new accounting standards(3)
75,869
 
Less: Losses on charge-offs and dispositions(4)
(67,506) (23,130)
Adjusted income allocable to common shareholders$222,281
 $214,619

(1)Depreciation and amortization also includes our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization expense for equity method investments and excludes the portion of depreciation and amortization expense allocable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)Impairment of assets also includes impairments on equity method investments recorded in "Earnings from equity method investments" in our consolidated statements of operations.
(3)Represents an increase to retained earnings on January 1, 2018 upon the adoption of ASU 2017-05 (refer to Note 3).
(4)Represents the impact of charge-offs and dispositions realized during the period. These charge-offs and dispositions were on assets that were previously impaired for GAAP and reflected in net income but not in Adjusted Income.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources


During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we invested $886.0an aggregate $601 million in new investments, prior financing commitments and ongoingreal estate development. This amount includes $574.0Investments included $332 million in lendingnet lease, loan, and otherstrategic investments, $138.7$48 million to developin the repurchase of our land and development assets, $57.5common stock, $45 million of capital to reposition or redevelop our operating properties, $115.7 million to invest in net leaseexpenditures on legacy assets and $0.1$176 million in other investments. Also during the year ended December 31, 2018, we generated $1,579.4 million from loan repayments and asset sales within our portfolio, comprised of $791.2 million from real estate finance, $310.8 million from operating properties, $97.3 million from net lease assets, $378.7 million from land and development assets and $1.4 million from other investments.SAFE common stock. These amounts are inclusive of fundings and proceeds from bothour consolidated investments and our pro rata share from equity method investments.investments and includes $171 million of investments made within the Net Lease Venture II, of which we own 51.9%.


The following table outlines our capital expenditures on operating properties, net lease and land and development assets as reflected in our consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, by segment ($ in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31,For the Years Ended December 31,
2018 201720202019
Operating Properties$26,016
 $33,774
Operating Properties$2,233 $6,397 
Net Lease34,479
 3,293
Net Lease13,565 33,549 
Total capital expenditures on real estate assets$60,495
 $37,067
Total capital expenditures on real estate assets$15,798 $39,946 
   
Land and Development$128,543
 $121,400
Land and Development$40,954 $117,514 
Total capital expenditures on land and development assets$128,543
 $121,400
Total capital expenditures on land and development assets$40,954 $117,514 
As of December 31, 2018,2020, we had unrestricted cash of $931.8 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2018, we made a $250.0$99 million cash investment in Investor Unitsand $350 million of SAFE OPborrowing capacity available under the Revolving Credit Facility. The COVID-19 pandemic has for the time being adversely affected our strategies of monetizing legacy assets and we called the remaining $375.0 million aggregate principal balance ofmaterially scaling SAFE's portfolio as its Manager. These conditions will adversely affect our 5.0% senior notes due July 2019 for redemption.strategies while they persist. Our primary cash uses over the next 12 months are expected to be funding of investments, capital expenditures, repayment of maturing debtdistributions to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and funding ongoing business operations. Over the next 12 months, we currently expect to fund in the range of approximately $100 million to $150 million of capital expenditures within our portfolio. The majority of these amounts relate to our land and development projects and operating properties, and include multifamily and residential development activities which are expected to include approximately $65 million in vertical construction. The amount we actually investedinvest will depend on the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the pace of our development activities as well as the extent to which we strategically partner with others to complete these projects.economic recovery. As of December 31, 2018,2020, we also had approximately $489.3$104 million of maximum unfunded commitments associated with our investments of which we expect to fund the majority of over the next two years, assuming borrowers and tenants meet all milestones and performance hurdles and all other conditions to fundings (see "Unfunded Commitments" below). We also have $516.0approximately $494 million carrying amount of scheduled real estate finance maturities over the next 12 months, exclusive of any extension options that can be exercised by our borrowers. Our capital sources to meet cash uses through the next 12 months and beyond are expected to include cash on hand, Revolving Credit Facility borrowings, income from our portfolio, loan repayments from borrowers and proceeds from asset sales.
We cannot predict with certainty the specific transactions we will undertake to generate sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations as they come due. We will adjust our plans as appropriate in response to changes in our expectations and changes in market conditions.conditions, including conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. While certain economic trends have stabilized,improved since the onset of the pandemic, the uncertain duration of the pandemic and its effects, particularly its effects on the commercial real estate markets in which we operate, make it is not possibleimpossible for us to predict whether these trends will continue or to quantify the impact of these or other trends on our financial results. Furthermore, as more fully described in Item 1a. Risk Factors, our ability to incur more debt to create cash liquidity is dependent on our compliance with debt covenants in our unsecured notes and corporate debt facilities.

Contractual Obligations—The following table outlines the contractual obligations related to our long-term debt obligations, loan participations payable and operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2018 (see Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 10").
 Amounts Due By Period
 Total
Less Than 1
Year

1 - 3
Years

3 - 5
Years

5 - 10
Years

After 10
Years
 (in thousands)
Long-Term Debt Obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured notes$2,112,500

$375,000
(1) 
$675,000

$1,062,500

$

$
Secured credit facilities646,750

6,500

13,000

627,250




Mortgages802,367

13,292

180,749

66,871

527,428

14,027
Trust preferred securities100,000









100,000
Total principal maturities3,661,617

394,792

868,749

1,756,621

527,428

114,027
Interest Payable(2)
771,540

184,398

304,380

150,706

100,470

31,586
Loan Participations Payable(3)
22,642
 
 22,642
 
 
 
Operating Lease Obligations14,253

4,340

5,605

1,839

2,469


Total$4,470,052

$583,530

$1,201,376

$1,909,166

$630,367

$145,613

(1)Subsequent to December 31, 2018, we called these notes for redemption on the redemption date of March 7, 2019.
(2)Variable-rate debt assumes one-month LIBOR of 2.51% and three-month LIBOR of 2.81% that were in effect as of December 31, 2018.
(3)Refer to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.

2017 Secured Financing—In March 2017, the predecessor of SAFE (which at the time was comprised of our wholly-owned subsidiaries conducting our Ground Lease business) entered into a $227.0 million secured financing transaction (the "2017 Secured Financing") that accrued interest at 3.795% and matures in April 2027. The 2017 Secured Financing was collateralized by the 12 properties comprising SAFE's initial portfolio. In April 2017, we derecognized the 2017 Secured Financing when third parties acquired a controlling interest in SAFE's predecessor, prior to SAFE's initial public offering (refer to Note 4).

2016 Senior Term LoanIn June 2016, we entered into a senior term loan of $450.0 million (the "2016 Senior Term Loan"). In August 2016, we upsized the facility to $500.0 million. The initial $450.0 million of the 2016 Senior Term Loan was issued at 99.0% of par and the upsize was issued at par. In September 2017, we reduced, repriced and extended the 2016 Senior Term Loan to $400.0 million priced at LIBOR plus 3.00% with a 0.75% LIBOR floor and maturing in October 2021. In June 2018, we amended our senior secured term loan (the "Senior Term Loan") to increase the Company increasedamount of the 2016 Senior Term Loanloan to $650.0 million, reducedreduce the interest rate to LIBOR plus 2.75% and extendedextend its maturity to June 2023. The facility was also modified to permitSenior Term Loan is secured by pledges of equity of certain subsidiaries that own a defined pool of assets. The Senior Term Loan permits substitution of collateral, subject to overall collateral pool coverage and concentration limits, over the life of the facility. This modification eliminates the mandatory amortization upon payoff or sale of collateral which existed prior to the upsize and broadens the types of collateral permitted under the facility. We may make optional prepayments, subject to prepayment fees,fees.

Revolving Credit Facility—In September 2019, we amended and are requiredrestated our secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") to repay 0.25% ofincrease the maximum available principal amount each quarter.

2015 Revolving Credit Facility—In March 2015, we entered into our 2015 Revolving Credit Facility. In September 2017, we upsized the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility to $325.0$350.0 million, added additional lenders to the syndicate, extendedextend the maturity date to September 20202022 and mademake certain other changes. This facility isOutstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a pledgepledges of the equity interestinterests in our subsidiaries that own a defined pool of assets which provide asset value coverage for borrowings under the facility.assets. Borrowings under this credit facility bear interest at a floating rate indexed to one of several base rates plus a margin which adjusts upward or downward based upon our corporate credit rating. Anrating, ranging from 1.0% to 1.5% in the case of base rate loans and from 2.0% to 2.5% in the case of LIBOR loans. In addition, there is an undrawn credit facility commitment fee rangesranging from 0.30%0.25% to 0.50%0.45% based on corporate credit ratings. At maturity, we may convert outstanding borrowings to a one year term loan which matures in quarterly installments
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through September 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we repaid from cash on hand the $325.0 million outstanding on the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility and as2023. As of December 31, 2018,2020, based on our borrowing base of assets, we had $325.0$350.0 million of borrowing capacity available under the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility.


Unsecured Notes—In September 2017,August 2020, we issued $400.0 million principal amount of 4.625%5.50% senior unsecured notes due September 2020, $400.0 million principal amount of 5.25% senior unsecured notes due September 2022 and $250.0 million of 3.125% Convertible Notes due September 2022.February 2026. Proceeds from these offerings,the offering, together with cash on hand, were used to repay in full the $550.0$400.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.0%5.25% senior unsecured notes due November 2017,September 2022. In December 2019, we issued $550.0 million principal amount of 4.25% senior unsecured notes due August 2025. Proceeds from the $300.0offering were used to redeem the $375.0 million principal amount outstanding ($110.5 million was redeemed in January 2020) of the 6.00% senior unsecured notes due April 2022, repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under the Senior Term Loan and pay related premiums and expenses in connection with the transaction. In September 2019, we issued $675.0 million principal amount of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due October 2024. Proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand, were used in October 2019 to repay in full the $400.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 7.125%4.625% senior unsecured notes due February 2018September 2020 and the $300.0$275.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.875%6.50% senior unsecured notes due July 2018.2021. In addition, the initial purchasers of the 3.125% Convertible Notes exercised their option to purchaseNovember 2019, we issued an additional $37.5$100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due October 2024. Proceeds from the 3.125% Convertible Notes.offering were used for general corporate purposes.



Collateral Assets—The carrying value of our assets that are directly pledged or are held by subsidiaries whose equity is pledged as collateral to secure our obligations under our secured debt facilities are as follows, by asset type ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 2018 2017
 
Collateral Assets(1)
 Non-Collateral Assets 
Collateral Assets(1)
 Non-Collateral Assets
Real estate, net$1,620,008
 $151,011
 $795,321
 $486,710
Real estate available and held for sale1,055
 21,496
 20,069
 48,519
Land and development, net12,300
 585,918
 25,100
 835,211
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net(2)(3)
498,524
 480,154
 194,529
 1,021,340
Other investments
 304,275
 
 321,241
Cash and other assets
 1,329,990
 
 898,252
Total$2,131,887
 $2,872,844
 $1,035,019
 $3,611,273

(1)The 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility are secured only by pledges of equity of certain of our subsidiaries and not by pledges of the assets held by such subsidiaries. Such subsidiaries are subject to contractual restrictions under the terms of such credit facilities, including restrictions on incurring new debt (subject to certain exceptions). As of December 31, 2018, Collateral Assets includes $403.5 million carrying value of assets held by entities whose equity interests are pledged as collateral for the $325.0 million 2015 Revolving Credit Facility that is undrawn as of December 31, 2018.
(2)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the amounts presented exclude general reserves for loan losses of $13.0 million and $17.5 million, respectively.
(3)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the amounts presented exclude loan participations of $22.5 million and $102.3 million, respectively.

Debt Covenants
Our outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness, as such terms are defined in the indentures governing the debt securities, of at least 1.2x and a covenant not to incur additional indebtedness (except for incurrences of permitted debt), if on a pro forma basis, our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, determined in accordance with the indentures governing our debt securities, is 1.5x or lower. If any of our covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of our debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. If our ability to incur additional indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio is limited, we are permitted to incur indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing existing indebtedness and for other permitted purposes under the indentures.


The 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, dividend payments, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, the 2016 Senior Term Loan requires us to maintain collateral coverage of at least 1.25x outstanding borrowings on the facility. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a borrowing base of assets and requires us to maintain both collateral coverage of at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility and a consolidated ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of at least 1.5x. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility does not require that proceeds from the borrowing base be used to pay down outstanding borrowings provided the collateral coverage remains at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility. To satisfy this covenant, we have the option to pay down outstanding borrowings or substitute assets in the borrowing base. We may not pay common dividends if we cease to qualify as a REIT. In June 2018, we amendedUnder both the terms of the 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility to include the abilitywe are permitted to pay common dividends provided that no material default (as defined in the relevant agreement) has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom and we remain in compliance with no restrictions so long as we are not in default on any of our debt obligations.financial covenants after giving effect to the dividend.


Derivatives—Our use of derivative financial instruments, isif necessary, has primarily been limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps or other instruments to manage interest rate risk exposure and foreign exchange contracts to manage our risk to changes in foreign currencies. See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 12"13" for further details.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements—We are not dependent on the use of any off-balance sheet financing arrangements for liquidity. We have made investments in various unconsolidated ventures. See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 7" for further details of our unconsolidated investments. Our maximum exposure to loss from these investments is limited to the carrying value of our investments and any unfunded commitments (see below).

Unfunded Commitments—We generally fund construction and development loans and build-outs of space in real estate assets over a period of time if and when the borrowers and tenants meet established milestones and other performance criteria. We refer to these arrangements as Performance-Based Commitments. In addition, we have committed to invest capital in several real estate funds and other ventures. These arrangements are referred to as Strategic Investments.



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As of December 31, 2018,2020, the maximum amount of fundings we may be obligated to make under each category, assuming all performance hurdles and milestones are met under the Performance-Based Commitments and assuming 100% of our capital committed to Strategic Investments is drawn down, are as follows (in thousands):
Loans and Other Lending Investments(1)
 Real Estate 
Other
Investments
 Total
Loans and Other Lending Investments(1)
Real EstateOther
Investments
Total
Performance-Based Commitments$436,910
 $12,610
 $
 $449,520
Performance-Based Commitments$63,419 $2,213 $25,959 $91,591 
Strategic Investments
 
 39,754
 39,754
Strategic Investments— — 12,810 12,810 
Total$436,910
 $12,610
 $39,754
 $489,274
Total$63,419 $2,213 $38,769 $104,401 

(1)Excludes $27.4 million of commitments on loan participations sold that are not our obligation.

(1)Excludes $7.5 million of commitments on loan participations sold that are not our obligation.

Stock Repurchase Program—We may repurchase shares in negotiated transactions or open market transactions, including through one or more trading plans. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we repurchased 4.2 million shares of our outstanding common stock for $48.4 million, representing an average cost of $11.48 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repurchased 7.3 million shares of our outstanding common stock for $74.6 million, representing an average cost of $10.16 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we repurchased 0.8 million shares of our outstanding common stock for $8.3 million, representing an average cost of $10.22 per share. As of December 31, 2020, we had authorization to repurchase up to $33.8 million of our common stock. In addition, in connection withFebruary 2021, our board of directors authorized an increase to the sale of the 3.125% Convertible Notes in September 2017 (referstock repurchase program to Note 10),$50.0 million.
Preferred Equity—In December 2019, we repurchased 4.0issued 16.5 million shares of our common stock for $45.9 million, representing an average costupon conversions of $11.51 per share in privately negotiated transactions with purchasersour Series J preferred stock by the holders thereof. We redeemed a de minimis amount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes.
Preferred Equity—In October 2017, we redeemed our Series E and Series FJ preferred stock for cash at par for the aggregate liquidation preference of $240.0 million plus accrued dividends to the redemption date (refer to Note 13)14).
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported as assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We have established detailed policies and control procedures intended to ensure that valuation methods, including any judgments made as part of such methods, are well controlled, reviewed and applied consistently from period to period. We base our estimates on historical corporate and industry experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. For all of these estimates, we caution that future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and, therefore, routinely require adjustment.
During 2018,2020, management reviewed and evaluated these critical accounting estimates and believes they are appropriate. Our significant accounting policies are described in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 3." The following is a summary of accounting policies that require more significant management estimates and judgments:
Reserve for loan losses—The reserveAllowance for loan losses reflectsand net investment in leases—We perform a quarterly comprehensive analysis of our loan and sales-type lease portfolios and assign risk ratings that incorporate management's current judgments about credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. We consider, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower or tenant financial resources and investment collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans and sales-type leases being risk rated, with ratings ranging from "1" to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss.
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020, we estimate our Expected Loss on our loans (including unfunded loan commitments), held-to-maturity debt securities and net investment in leases based on relevant information including historical realized loss rates, current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of our investments. The estimate of our Expected Loss requires significant judgment and we analyze our loan losses inherentportfolio based upon our different categories of financial assets, which includes: (i) loans and held-to-maturity debt securities; (ii) construction loans; and (iii) net investment in leases and financings that resulted from the acquisition of properties that did not qualify as a sale leaseback transaction and, as such, are accounted for as financing receivables (refer to Note 5).

For our loans, held-to-maturity debt securities, construction loans, net investment in leases and financings that resulted from the acquisition of properties that did not qualify as sale leaseback transactions, we analyzed our historical realized loss experience to estimate our Expected Loss. We adjusted our Expected Loss through the use of third-party market data that provided current and future economic conditions that may impact the performance of the commercial real estate assets securing our investments.
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We consider a loan or sales-type lease to be non-performing and place it on non-accrual status at such time as: (1) interest payments become 90 days delinquent; (2) it has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Ifor sales-type lease. Non-accrual loans or sales-type leases are returned to accrual status when they have become contractually current and management believes all amounts contractually owed will be received. We will record a specific allowance on a non-performing loan or sales-type lease if we determine that the collateral fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value of athe collateral-dependent loan, we will record a reserve.asset. The reservespecific allowance is increased (decreased) through "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" or "Provision for losses on net investment in leases" in our consolidated statements of operations and is decreased by charge-offs. During delinquency and the foreclosure process, there are typically numerous points of negotiation with the borrower or tenant as we work toward a settlement or other alternative resolution, which can impact the potential for loan repayment or receipt of collateral. Our policy is to charge off a loan when we determine, based on a variety of factors, that all commercially reasonable means of recovering the loan balance have been exhausted. This may occur at different times, including when we receive cash or other assets in a pre-foreclosure sale or take control of the underlying collateral in full satisfaction of the loan upon foreclosure or deed-in-lieu, or when we have otherwise ceased significant collection efforts. We consider circumstances such as the foregoing to be indicators that the final steps in the loan collection process have occurred and that a loan is uncollectible. At this point, a loss is confirmed and the loan and related reserveallowance will be charged off. We have one portfolio segment, represented by commercial real estate lending, whereby we utilize a uniform process for determining our reserves for loan losses. The reserve for loan losses includes a general, formula-based component and an asset-specific component.
The general reserve component covers performing loans and reserves for loan losses are recorded when: (i) available information as of each balance sheet date indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred in the portfolio; and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during our quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, we perform a comprehensive analysis of our loan portfolio and assign risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. We consider, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. Ratings range from "1" to "5" with "1" representing

the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss. We estimate loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within our portfolio and take into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.
The asset-specific reserve component relates to reserves for losses on impaired loans. We consider a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, we believe that it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. This assessment is made on a loan-by-loan basis each quarter based on such factors as payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. A reserve is established for an impaired loan when the present value of payments expected to be received, observable market prices, or the estimated fair value of the collateral (for loans that are dependent on the collateral for repayment) is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
Substantially all of our impaired loans are collateral dependent and impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell. We generally use the income approach through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral for such loans. In some cases, we obtain external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist. Valuations are performed or obtained at the time a loan is determined to be impaired and designated non-performing, and they are updated if circumstances indicate that a significant change in value has occurred. In limited cases, appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate.
A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). A TDR occurs when we grant a concession to a debtor that is experiencing financial difficulties. Impairments on TDR loans are generally measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan.
The provision for (recovery of) loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 2017 and 2016 were $16.9$9.1 million, $(5.8)$6.5 million and $(12.5)$16.9 million, respectively. The total reserveprovision for loan losses as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, included asset specific reserves of $40.4 million and $61.0 million, respectively, and general reserves of $13.0 million and $17.5 million, respectively.
Acquisition of real estate—We generally acquire real estate assets or land and development assets through purchases or through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosureon net investment in full or partial satisfaction of non-performing loans. When we acquire assets these properties are classified as "Real estate, net" or "Land and development, net" on our consolidated balance sheets. When we intend to hold, operate or develop the propertyleases for a period of at least 12 months, assets are classified as "Real estate, net," and when we intend to market these properties for sale in the near term, assets are classified as "Real estate available and held for sale." When we purchase assets the properties are recorded at cost. Foreclosed assets classified as real estate and land and development are initially recorded at their estimated fair value and assets classified as assets held for sale are recorded at their estimated fair value less costs to sell. The excess of the carrying value of the loan over these amounts is charged-off against the reserve for loan losses. In both cases, upon acquisition, tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values.
During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2016, we received title to properties in satisfaction of mortgage loans with fair values of $4.6 million and $40.6 million, respectively, for which those properties had served as collateral. We did not take title to any properties during the year ended December 31, 2017.2020 was $1.8 million.
Impairment or disposal of long-lived assets—Real estate assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell and are included in "Real estate available and held for sale" on our consolidated balance sheets. The difference between the estimated fair value less costs to sell and the carrying value will be recorded as an impairment charge. Impairment for real estate assets are included in "Impairment of assets" in our consolidated statements of operations. Once the asset is classified as held for sale, depreciation expense is no longer recorded.
We periodically review real estate to be held and usedfor use and land and development assets for impairment in value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The asset's value is impaired only if management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the asset (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value. Such estimate of cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the asset and reflected as an adjustment to the basis of the asset. Impairments of real estate and land and development assets are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in our consolidated statements of operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we recorded an aggregate impairment of $7.8 million in connection with the sale of net lease assets and impairments on a real estate asset held for sale and land and development assets. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded aggregate impairments on real estate and land and development assets of $147.1$13.4 million. Refer to "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis - Our Portfolio" for more information on the impairments we recorded during the year ended December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, we recorded

impairments on real estate and land and development assets totaling $32.4 million. The impairments recorded in 2017 were primarily the result of impairments$147.1 million on land and development assets of $20.5 million resulting from a decrease in expected cash flows on one asset and a change in exit strategy on another asset, and impairments of $11.9 million on real estate assets dueresulting primarily from our decision to shifting demand inaccelerate the local condominium markets and changes in our exit strategy on other real estate assets. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we recorded impairments on real estate and land and developmentmonetization of certain legacy assets, totaling $14.5 million resulting from unfavorable local market conditions, sales of net lease assets and changes in business strategy for certainincluding several larger assets.
Identified intangible assets and liabilities—We record intangible assets and liabilities acquired at their estimated fair values, and determine whether such intangible assets and liabilities have finite or indefinite lives. As
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Table of December 31, 2018, all such acquired intangible assets and liabilities have finite lives. We amortize finite lived intangible assets and liabilities over the period which the assets and liabilities are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the business acquired. We review finite lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If we determine the carrying value of an intangible asset is not recoverable we will record an impairment charge to the extent its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. Impairments of intangibles are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in our consolidated statements of operations.Contents
Valuation of deferred tax assets—Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. We evaluate our ability to realize our deferred tax assets and recognize a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. When evaluating our ability to realize our deferred tax assets, we consider, among other matters, estimates of expected future taxable income, nature of current and cumulative losses, existing and projected book/tax differences, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires us to forecast our business and general economic environment in future periods. Changes in estimate of our ability to realize our deferred tax asset, if any, are included in "Income tax (expense) benefit" in the consolidated statements of operations.
While certain entities with NOLs may generate profits in the future, which may allow us to utilize the NOLs, we continue to record a full valuation allowance on the net deferred tax asset due to the history of losses and the uncertainty of the entities' ability to generate such profits. We recorded a full valuation allowance of $78.1 million and $63.3 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Variable interest entities—We evaluate our investments and other contractual arrangements to determine if our interests constitute variable interests in a variable interest entity ("VIE") and if we are the primary beneficiary. There is a significant amount of judgment required to determine if an entity is considered a VIE and if we are the primary beneficiary. We first perform a qualitative analysis, which requires certain subjective decisions regarding our assessment, including, but not limited to, which interests create or absorb variability, the contractual terms, the key decision making powers, impact on the VIE's economic performance and related party relationships. An iterative quantitative analysis is required if our qualitative analysis proves inconclusive as to whether the entity is a VIE or we are the primary beneficiary and consolidation is required.
Fair value of assets and liabilities—The degree of management judgment involved in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities is dependent upon the availability of quoted market prices or observable market parameters. For financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that trade actively and have quoted market prices or observable market parameters, there is minimal subjectivity involved in measuring fair value. When observable market prices and parameters are not fully available, management judgment is necessary to estimate fair value. In addition, changes in market conditions may reduce the availability of quoted prices or observable data. For example, reduced liquidity in the capital markets or changes in secondary market activities could result in observable market inputs becoming unavailable. Therefore, when market data is not available, we would use valuation techniques requiring more management judgment to estimate the appropriate fair value measurement.
See Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplemental Data—Note 16" for a complete discussion on how we determine fair value of financial and non-financial assets and financial liabilities and the related measurement techniques and estimates involved.

Item 7a.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market Risks
Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. In pursuing our business plan, the primary market risk to which we are exposed is interest rate risk. Our operating results will depend in part on the difference between the interest and related income earned on our assets and the interest expense incurred in connection with our interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in the general level of interest rates prevailing in the financial markets will affect the spread between our floating rate assets and liabilities subject to the net amount of floating rate assets/liabilities and the impact of interest rate floors and caps. Any significant compression of the spreads between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities could have a material adverse effect on us.
In the event of a significant rising interest rate environment or economic downturn, defaults could increase and cause us to incur additional credit losses which would adversely affect our liquidity and operating results. Such delinquencies or defaults would likely have a material adverse effect on the spreads between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, an increase in interest rates could, among other things, reduce the value of our fixed-rate interest-bearing assets and our ability to realize gains from the sale of such assets.
Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions, and other factors beyond our control. We monitor the spreads between our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and may implement hedging strategies to limit the effects of changes in interest rates on our operations, including engaging in interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and other interest rate-related derivative contracts. Such strategies are designed to reduce our exposure, on specific transactions or on a portfolio basis, to changes in cash flows as a result of interest rate movements in the market. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes or as a hedge against changes in our credit risk or the credit risk of our borrowers.
While a REIT may utilize derivative instruments to hedge interest rate risk on its liabilities incurred to acquire or carry real estate assets without generating non-qualifying income, use of derivatives for other purposes will generate non-qualified income for REIT income test purposes. This includes hedging asset related risks such as credit, foreign exchange and interest rate exposure on our loan assets. As a result our ability to hedge these types of risks is limited. There can be no assurance that our profitability will not be materially adversely affected during any period as a result of changing interest rates.
The following table quantifies the potential changes in annual net income, assuming no change in our interest earning assets or interest bearing liabilities, should interest rates increasedecrease by 10 basis points or decreaseincrease by 10, 50 or 100 basis points, assuming no change in the shape of the yield curve (i.e., relative interest rates). The base interest rate scenario assumes the one-month LIBOR rate of 2.50%0.14% as of December 31, 2018.2020. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimated in the table.
Estimated Change In Net Income
($ in thousands)
Change in Interest Rates 
Net Income(1)
-100 Basis Points $(9,331)
-50 Basis Points (4,940)
-10 Basis Points (1,003)
Base Interest Rate 
+10 Basis Points 1,003
+50 Basis Points 5,016
+100 Basis Points 10,033

(1)Change in Interest RatesWe have an overall net variable-rate asset position, which results in an increase in net income when rates increase and a decrease in net income when rates decrease. As of December 31, 2018, $462.4 million of our floating rate loans have a cumulative weighted average LIBOR floor of 1.1% and $22.6 million of our floating rate debt has a cumulative weighted average interest rate floor of 0.4%.
Net Income(1)
-10 Basis Points$278 
Base Interest Rate— 
+10 Basis Points(278)
+50 Basis Points(1,364)
+100 Basis Points(2,616)


(1)We have an overall net variable-rate liability position. In addition, as of December 31, 2020, $290.7 million of our floating rate loans have a cumulative weighted average LIBOR floor of 1.7% and $42.5 million of our floating rate debt has a cumulative weighted average interest rate floor of 1.5%.






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Item 8.    Financial Statements and SupplementalSupplementary Data
Index to Financial Statements
Page
Financial Statements:
Financial Statement Schedules:


All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of iStar Inc.


Opinion on the Financial Statements


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheetsheets of iStar Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2018,2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity and cash flows, for each of the yearthree years in the period ended December 31, 2018,2020, and the related notes and the schedules listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018,2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the yearthree years in the period ended December 31, 2018,2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 25, 2019,23, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


Change in Accounting Principle


Effective January 1, 2019, the company adopted FASB Accounting Standards Updates 2016-02 and 2018-11, Leases, using the modified retrospective approach.

As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has changed the mannerits method of accounting for allowance for Loan Losses and Net Investment in which it accounts for the transfer and derecognition of nonfinancial assets andLeases in substance nonfinancial assets in 20182020 due to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”); Accounting Standards Update 2017-05, “Other Income(“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Gains andCredit Losses from the Derecognition(Topic 326): Measurement of Nonfinancial Assets”.Credit Losses on Financial Instruments on January 1, 2020.


Basis for Opinion


These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audit.audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


We conducted our auditaudits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our auditaudits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our auditaudits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit providesaudits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.



Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Current Expected Credit Loss (“Expected Loss”) – Refer to Note 3 and Note 5 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company estimates its Expected Loss on its loans (including unfunded loan commitments), net investment in leases, financing receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities based on relevant information including historical realized loss rates, current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that may affect the collectability of its investments. The
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estimate of the Company's Expected Loss required judgment when determining the current and future economic conditions that may impact the performance of the assets securing the Company’s investments.

The determination of the Company’s expected loss rate, including the projection of current and future economic conditions, represents a critical audit matter given the level of subjectivity and judgement involved. Performing audit procedures to evaluate the expected loss rate required a high degree of auditor judgment, and an increased extent of effort to evaluate whether management reasonably and appropriately quantified the macroeconomic risks associated with the Company’s portfolio.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures to assess the estimate applied by management to the Expected Loss to account for current and future economic conditions included the following, among others:

We tested the effectiveness of controls implemented by the Company in relation to the calculation of the Expected Loss, including the judgements involved in the determination of the macroeconomic factors applied to the historical loss rate.
With the assistance of a credit specialist, we evaluated the reasonableness of the methodology and significant assumptions used by management.
We evaluated management’s expected loss rate by performing a peer benchmarking analysis.
We tested the accuracy and completeness of quantitative data used by management to estimate the current and future economic conditions.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP




New York, New York
February 25, 201923, 2021


We have served as the Company's auditor since 2018.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of iStar, Inc.


Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of iStar, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, of the Company and our report dated February 25, 2019,23, 2021, expressed, an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s change in the manner in which it accounts for the transfer and derecognitionadoption of nonfinancial assets and in substance nonfinancial assets in 2018 due to the adoption ofFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”); Accounting Standards Update 2017-05, “Other Income(“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Gains andCredit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses fromon Financial Instruments, using the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets”.modified retrospective approach method.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP



New York, New York
February 25, 201923, 2021



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To theBoard of Directors and Shareholders of iStar Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the consolidatedbalance sheet ofiStar Inc. and its subsidiaries(the “Company”) as ofDecember 31, 2017,and the related consolidatedstatements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity and cash flowsfor each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes and the accompanying schedules of valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves, real estate and accumulated depreciation, and mortgage loans on real estate for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “consolidatedfinancial statements”).

In our opinion, theconsolidatedfinancial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position ofthe Company as of December 31, 2017, and the results of its operations and itscash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Change in Accounting Principles

As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it classifies certain cash receipts and cash payments and changed the manner in which it presents restricted cash on the consolidated statements of cash flows in 2018.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these consolidatedfinancial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidatedfinancial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidatedfinancial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.



/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 26, 2018, except for the change in manner in which the Company classifies certain cash receipts and cash payments and the change in manner in which it presents restricted cash on the consolidated statements of cash flows discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is February 25, 2019

We served as the Company's auditor from at least 1997 tosince 2018. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor
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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)(1)
As of December 31, As of December 31,
2018 2017 20202019
ASSETS   ASSETS  
Real estate   Real estate
Real estate, at cost$2,076,333
 $1,629,436
Real estate, at cost$1,752,053 $1,761,079 
Less: accumulated depreciation(305,314) (347,405)Less: accumulated depreciation(267,772)(233,860)
Real estate, net1,771,019
 1,282,031
Real estate, net1,484,281 1,527,219 
Real estate available and held for sale22,551
 68,588
Real estate available and held for sale5,212 8,650 
Total real estate1,793,570
 1,350,619
Total real estate1,489,493 1,535,869 
Net investment in leasesNet investment in leases429,101 418,915 
Land and development, net598,218
 860,311
Land and development, net430,663 580,545 
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net988,224
 1,300,655
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net732,330 827,861 
Other investments304,275
 321,241
Other investments1,176,560 907,875 
Cash and cash equivalents931,751
 657,688
Cash and cash equivalents98,633 307,172 
Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net10,669
 11,957
Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net10,061 10,162 
Deferred operating lease income receivable, net98,302
 86,877
Deferred operating lease income receivable, net58,128 54,222 
Deferred expenses and other assets, net289,268
 141,730
Deferred expenses and other assets, net436,839 442,488 
Total assets$5,014,277
 $4,731,078
Total assets$4,861,808 $5,085,109 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  
Liabilities:   Liabilities:  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$318,592
 $238,004
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$467,922 $424,374 
Liabilities associated with properties held for saleLiabilities associated with properties held for sale27 57 
Loan participations payable, net22,484
 102,425
Loan participations payable, net42,501 35,638 
Debt obligations, net3,609,086
 3,476,400
Debt obligations, net3,286,975 3,387,080 
Total liabilities3,950,162
 3,816,829
Total liabilities3,797,425 3,847,149 
Commitments and contingencies (refer to Note 11)

 

Commitments and contingencies (refer to Note 12)Commitments and contingencies (refer to Note 12)00
Equity:   Equity:  
iStar Inc. shareholders' equity:   iStar Inc. shareholders' equity:  
Preferred Stock Series D, G and I, liquidation preference $25.00 per share (refer to Note 13)12
 12
Convertible Preferred Stock Series J, liquidation preference $50.00 per share (refer to Note 13)4
 4
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 68,085 and 68,236 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively68
 68
Preferred Stock Series D, G and I, liquidation preference $25.00 per share (refer to Note 14)Preferred Stock Series D, G and I, liquidation preference $25.00 per share (refer to Note 14)12 12 
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 73,967 and 77,810 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectivelyCommon Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 73,967 and 77,810 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively74 78 
Additional paid-in capital3,352,225
 3,352,665
Additional paid-in capital3,240,535 3,284,877 
Accumulated deficit(2,472,061) (2,470,564)Accumulated deficit(2,316,972)(2,205,838)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (refer to Note 13)(17,270) (2,482)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (refer to Note 14)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (refer to Note 14)(52,680)(38,707)
Total iStar Inc. shareholders' equity862,978
 879,703
Total iStar Inc. shareholders' equity870,969 1,040,422 
Noncontrolling interests201,137
 34,546
Noncontrolling interests193,414 197,538 
Total equity1,064,115
 914,249
Total equity1,064,383 1,237,960 
Total liabilities and equity$5,014,277
 $4,731,078
Total liabilities and equity$4,861,808 $5,085,109 

Note - (1)Refer to Note 2 for details on the Company's consolidated variable interest entities ("VIEs").






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

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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Revenues: 
Operating lease income$188,722 $206,388 $208,192 
Interest income60,116 77,654 97,878 
Interest income from sales-type leases33,552 20,496 
Other income83,857 55,363 82,342 
Land development revenue164,702 119,595 409,710 
Total revenues530,949 479,496 798,122 
Costs and expenses: 
Interest expense169,574 183,919 183,751 
Real estate expense72,493 92,426 139,289 
Land development cost of sales177,727 109,663 350,181 
Depreciation and amortization58,092 58,259 58,699 
General and administrative100,879 98,609 92,135 
Provision for loan losses9,052 6,482 16,937 
Provision for losses on net investment in leases1,760 
Impairment of assets7,827 13,419 147,108 
Other expense569 13,120 6,040 
Total costs and expenses597,973 575,897 994,140 
Income from sales of real estate6,318 236,623 126,004 
Income (loss) from operations before earnings from equity method investments and other items(60,706)140,222 (70,014)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(12,038)(27,724)(10,367)
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments42,126 41,849 (5,007)
Selling profit from sales-type leases180,416 
Gain on consolidation of equity method investment67,877 
Net income (loss) from operations before income taxes(30,618)334,763 (17,511)
Income tax expense(235)(438)(815)
Net income (loss)(30,853)334,325 (18,326)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(11,588)(10,283)(13,936)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. (42,441)324,042 (32,262)
Preferred dividends(23,496)(32,495)(32,495)
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(65,937)$291,547 $(64,757)
Per common share data: 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders 
Basic$(0.87)$4.51 $(0.95)
Diluted$(0.87)$3.73 $(0.95)
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic75,684 64,696 67,958 
Diluted75,684 80,666 67,958 
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Revenues:     
Operating lease income$208,192
 $187,684
 $191,180
Interest income97,878
 106,548
 129,153
Other income82,342
 188,091
 46,514
Land development revenue409,710
 196,879
 88,340
Total revenues798,122
 679,202
 455,187
Costs and expenses:     
Interest expense183,751
 194,686
 221,398
Real estate expense139,289
 147,617
 137,522
Land development cost of sales350,181
 180,916
 62,007
Depreciation and amortization58,699
 49,033
 51,660
General and administrative(1)
92,135
 98,882
 84,027
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses16,937
 (5,828) (12,514)
Impairment of assets147,108
 32,379
 14,484
Other expense6,040
 20,954
 5,883
Total costs and expenses994,140
 718,639
 564,467
Income from sales of real estate126,004
 92,049
 105,296
Income (loss) from operations before earnings from equity method investments and other items(70,014) 52,612
 (3,984)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(10,367) (14,724) (1,619)
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments(5,007) 13,015
 77,349
Gain on consolidation of equity method investment67,877
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(17,511) 50,903
 71,746
Income tax benefit (expense)(815) 948
 10,166
Income (loss) from continuing operations(18,326) 51,851
 81,912
Income from discontinued operations
 4,939
 18,270
Gain from discontinued operations
 123,418
 
Net income (loss)(18,326) 180,208
 100,182
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(13,936) (4,526) (4,876)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. (32,262) 175,682
 95,306
Preferred dividends(32,495) (64,758) (51,320)
Net income allocable to Participating Security holders(2)

 
 (14)
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(64,757) $110,924
 $43,972
Per common share data:     
Income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. from continuing operations:     
Basic$(0.95) $(0.25) $0.35
Diluted$(0.95) $(0.25) $0.35
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc.:     
Basic$(0.95) $1.56
 $0.60
Diluted$(0.95) $1.56
 $0.60
Weighted average number of common shares:     
Basic67,958
 71,021
 73,453
Diluted67,958
 71,021
 73,835

(1)For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, includes $15.4 million, $14.9 million and $5.8 million, respectively, of equity-based compensation associated with iPIP Plans (refer to Note 14). These plans are liability-based plans which are marked-to-market quarterly and such marks are based upon the performance of the assets underlying the plans as of the quarterly measurement dates; however, actual amounts cannot be determined until the end date of the plans and the ultimate repayment or monetization of the related assets.
(2)
Participating Security holders are non-employee directors who hold common stock equivalents ("CSEs") and restricted stock awards granted under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans that are eligible to participate in dividends (refer to Note 14 and Note 15).





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

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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
For the Years Ended December 31, For the Years Ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016 202020192018
Net income (loss)$(18,326) $180,208
 $100,182
Net income (loss)$(30,853)$334,325 $(18,326)
Other comprehensive income:     
Impact from adoption of new accounting standards (refer to Note 3)276
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss): 
Impact from adoption of new accounting standardsImpact from adoption of new accounting standards276 
Reclassification of losses on cumulative translation adjustment into earnings upon realization(1)
721
 
 
Reclassification of losses on cumulative translation adjustment into earnings upon realization(1)
721 
Reclassification of (gains)/losses on cash flow hedges into earnings upon realization(2)
(1,508) (168) 598
Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities(1,135) 1,186
 274
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(14,699) 847
 (85)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cumulative translation adjustment(364) (129) (154)
Reclassification of (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into earnings upon realization(2)
Reclassification of (gains) losses on cash flow hedges into earnings upon realization(2)
8,075 14,524 (1,508)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securitiesUnrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities1,838 2,280 (1,135)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedgesUnrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges(28,290)(42,582)(14,699)
Unrealized losses on cumulative translation adjustmentUnrealized losses on cumulative translation adjustment(364)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(16,709) 1,736

633
Other comprehensive income (loss)(18,377)(25,778)(16,709)
Comprehensive income (loss)(35,035) 181,944
 100,815
Comprehensive income (loss)(49,230)308,547 (35,035)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(12,015) (4,526) (4,876)Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(7,184)(5,942)(12,015)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. $(47,050) $177,418
 $95,939
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. $(56,414)$302,605 $(47,050)

(1)
(1)Amounts were reclassified to "Earnings (losses) from equity method investments" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Reclassified to "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations are $6,974, $1,861 and $388 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amount reclassified to "Gain on consolidation of equity method investment" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Reclassified to "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations are $388, $64 and $217 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Amount reclassified to "Gain on consolidation of equity method investment" in the Company's consolidated
statements of operations is $1,876 for the year ended December 31, 2018. Reclassified to "Earnings (losses) from equity method investments" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations are $1,101, $184 and $(20), $304 and $381, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. Amount reclassified to "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations is $11,673 for the year ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.2019 resulting from hedged forecasted transactions becoming not probable to occur. Amount reclassified to "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations is $806 for the year ended December 31, 2019.


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

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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In thousands)

 iStar Inc. Shareholders' Equity  
 
Preferred
Stock(1)
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
Common
Stock at
Par
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2017$12 $$68 $3,352,665 $(2,470,564)$(2,482)$34,546 $914,249 
Dividends declared—preferred— — — — (32,495)— — (32,495)
Dividends declared—common ($0.18 per share)— — — — (12,333)— — (12,333)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net(2)
— — 7,863 — — — 7,864 
Net loss— — — — (32,262)— 13,936 (18,326)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — — (15,064)(1,921)(16,985)
Repurchase of stock— — (1)(8,303)— — — (8,304)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 15,227 15,227 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (48,930)(48,930)
Change in noncontrolling interest attributable to consolidation of equity method investment (refer to Note 8)— — — — — — 188,279 188,279 
Impact from adoption of new accounting standards— — — — 75,593 276 — 75,869 
Balance as of December 31, 2018$12 $$68 $3,352,225 $(2,472,061)$(17,270)$201,137 $1,064,115 
Dividends declared—preferred— — — — (32,495)— — (32,495)
Dividends declared—common ($0.39 per share)— — — — (25,324)— — (25,324)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net(2)
— — 7,317 — — 2,864 10,182 
Net income— — — — 324,042 — 10,283 334,325 
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — — (21,437)(4,341)(25,778)
Repurchase of stock— — (7)(74,640)— — — (74,647)
Redemption of Series J Preferred Stock— (4)16 (25)— — — (13)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 2,592 2,592 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (14,997)(14,997)
Balance as of December 31, 2019$12 $$78 $3,284,877 $(2,205,838)$(38,707)$197,538 $1,237,960 
Impact from adoption of new accounting standards (refer to Note 3)— — — — (12,382)— — (12,382)
Dividends declared—preferred— — — — (23,496)— — (23,496)
Dividends declared—common ($0.43 per share)— — — — (32,815)— — (32,815)
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  iStar Inc. Shareholders' Equity   
  
Preferred
Stock(1)
 
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
 
Common
Stock at
Par
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2015 $22
 $4
 $81
 $3,689,330
 $(2,625,474) $(4,851) $42,218
 $1,101,330
Dividends declared—preferred 
 
 
 
 (51,320) 
 
 (51,320)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net(2)
 
 
 
 2,031
 
 
 
 2,031
Issuance of common stock for conversion of senior unsecured convertible notes 
 
 1
 9,595
 
 
 
 9,596
Net income for the period(3)
 
 
 
 
 95,306
 
 10,927
 106,233
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 633
 
 633
Repurchase of stock 
 
 (10) (98,419) 
 
 
 (98,429)
Change in additional paid in capital attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 (365) 
 
 
 (365)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 790
 790
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (10,815) (10,815)
Balance as of December 31, 2016 $22
 $4
 $72
 $3,602,172
 $(2,581,488) $(4,218) $43,120
 $1,059,684
Dividends declared—preferred 
 
 
 
 (46,614) 
 
 (46,614)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net(2)
 
 
 
 2,522
 
 
 
 2,522
Net income for the period(3)
 
 
 
 
 175,682
 
 5,853
 181,535
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 
 
 
 
 1,736
 
 1,736
Repurchase of stock 
 
 (4) (45,924) 
 
 
 (45,928)
Issuance of senior unsecured convertible notes (refer to Note 10) 
 
 
 25,869
 
 
 
 25,869
Dividends declared and payable — Series E and Series F Preferred Stock 
 
 
 
 (1,830) 
 
 (1,830)
Redemption of Series E and F Preferred Stock (10) 
 
 (223,676) (16,314) 
 
 (240,000)
Change in additional paid in capital attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest(5)
 
 
 
 (8,298) 
 
 
 (8,298)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 12
 12
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
 








 (14,439) (14,439)
Balance as of December 31, 2017 $12
 $4
 $68
 $3,352,665
 $(2,470,564) $(2,482) $34,546
 $914,249

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In thousands)

  iStar Inc. Shareholders' Equity   
  
Preferred
Stock(1)
 
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
 
Common
Stock at
Par
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2017 $12
 $4
 $68
 $3,352,665
 $(2,470,564) $(2,482) $34,546
 $914,249
Dividends declared—preferred 
 
 
 
 (32,495) 
 
 (32,495)
Dividends declared—common 
 
 
 
 (12,333) 
 
 (12,333)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net(2)
 
 
 1
 7,863
 
 
 
 7,864
Net loss for the period 
 
 
 
 (32,262) 
 13,936
 (18,326)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income 
 
 
 
 
 (15,064) (1,921) (16,985)
Repurchase of stock 
 
 (1) (8,303) 
 
 
 (8,304)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 15,227
 15,227
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 (48,930) (48,930)
Change in noncontrolling interest attributable to consolidation of equity method investment (refer to Note 7) 
 
 
 
 
 
 188,279
 188,279
Impact from adoption of new accounting standards (refer to Note 3) 
 
 
 
 75,593
 276
 
 75,869
Balance as of December 31, 2018 $12
 $4
 $68
 $3,352,225
 $(2,472,061) $(17,270) $201,137
 $1,064,115
 iStar Inc. Shareholders' Equity  
 
Preferred
Stock(1)
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
Common
Stock at
Par
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Equity
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net— — 4,060 — — 3,363 7,424 
Net income (loss)— — — — (42,441)— 11,588 (30,853)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — — (13,973)(4,404)(18,377)
Repurchase of stock— — (5)(48,402)— — — (48,407)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 496 496 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (15,167)(15,167)
Balance as of December 31, 2020$12 $$74 $3,240,535 $(2,316,972)$(52,680)$193,414 $1,064,383 

(1)Refer to Note 13 for details on the Company's Preferred Stock.
(2)Net of payments for withholding taxes upon vesting of stock-based compensation.
(3)
For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 net income shown above excludes $1,327 and $6,051 of net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
(4)Includes payments of $10.8 million to acquire a noncontrolling interest.
(5)Represents the amount paid in excess of its carrying value to acquire a redeemable noncontrolling interest.

(1)Refer to Note 14 for details on the Company's Preferred Stock.
(2)Net of payments for withholding taxes upon vesting of stock-based compensation.

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

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iStar Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income (loss)$(30,853)$334,325 $(18,326)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities:   
Provision for loan losses9,052 6,482 16,937 
Provision for losses on net investment in leases1,760 
Impairment of assets7,827 13,419 147,108 
Depreciation and amortization58,092 58,259 58,699 
Non-cash interest income from sales-type leases(24,969)(3,781)
Stock-based compensation expense39,354 30,436 17,563 
Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred financing costs on debt obligations, net13,328 13,847 15,422 
Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred interest on loans, net(30,738)(42,342)(41,168)
Deferred interest on loans received20,661 10,397 40,463 
Gain from consolidation of equity method investment(67,877)
Selling profit from sales-type leases(180,416)
Losses (earnings) from equity method investments(42,126)(41,849)5,007 
Distributions from operations of other investments24,826 30,058 18,133 
Deferred operating lease income(14,052)(16,185)(14,989)
Income from sales of real estate(6,318)(236,623)(126,004)
Land development revenue in excess of cost of sales13,025 (9,932)(59,529)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net12,038 27,724 10,367 
Other operating activities, net(19,496)13,642 3,377 
Changes in assets and liabilities:  
Changes in accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net(2,311)417 949 
Changes in deferred expenses and other assets, net(5,351)(5,848)(1,925)
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net(1,863)(47,655)(28,335)
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities21,886 (45,625)(24,128)
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Originations and fundings of loans receivable, net(119,368)(255,804)(482,143)
Capital expenditures on real estate assets(15,798)(39,946)(60,495)
Capital expenditures on land and development assets(40,954)(117,514)(128,543)
Acquisitions of real estate, net investments in leases and land assets(240,487)(19,454)
Repayments of and principal collections on loans receivable and other lending investments, net208,240 419,800 832,982 
Net proceeds from sales of loans receivable11,000 5,898 
Net proceeds from sales of real estate48,415 329,971 411,786 
Net proceeds from sales of land and development assets161,063 114,885 223,416 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash acquired upon consolidation of equity method investment13,608 
Distributions from other investments39,871 62,911 40,804 
Contributions to and acquisition of interest in other investments(260,121)(656,720)(94,578)
Other investing activities, net(1,169)(21,090)41,476 
Cash flows provided by investing activities31,179 (398,096)778,859 
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Borrowings from debt obligations802,913 1,486,980 704,360 
Repayments and repurchases of debt obligations(913,501)(1,482,558)(944,800)
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with the defeasance of mortgage notes payable(110,939)
Preferred dividends paid(23,496)(32,495)(32,496)
Common dividends paid(32,664)(25,059)(12,227)
Repurchase of stock(54,565)(68,289)(8,304)
Payments for deferred financing costs(7,711)(19,928)(5,471)
Payments for withholding taxes upon vesting of stock-based compensation(2,716)(4,475)(4,807)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests496 2,812 13,927 
Distributions to and redemption of noncontrolling interests(15,167)(14,998)(60,743)
Payments for debt prepayment or extinguishment costs(8,567)(20,606)(4,132)
Other financing activities, net(13)7,693 
Cash flows used in financing activities(254,978)(178,629)(457,939)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash273 12 19 
Changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(201,640)(622,338)296,811 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period352,206 974,544 677,733 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$150,566 $352,206 $974,544 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amount capitalized$142,453 $181,520 171,590 
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income (loss)$(18,326) $180,208
 $100,182
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities:     
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses16,937
 (5,828) (12,514)
Impairment of assets147,108
 32,379
 14,484
Depreciation and amortization58,699
 49,934
 54,329
Non-cash expense for stock-based compensation17,563
 18,812
 10,889
Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred financing costs on debt obligations, net15,422
 13,857
 16,810
Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred interest on loans, net(41,168) (55,985) (77,851)
Deferred interest on loans received40,463
 52,795
 85,374
Gain from consolidation of equity method investment(67,877) 
 
Gain from discontinued operations
 (123,418) 
Losses (earnings) from equity method investments5,007
 (13,015) (77,349)
Distributions from operations of other investments18,133
 42,059
 48,732
Deferred operating lease income(14,989) (6,830) (9,921)
Income from sales of real estate(126,004) (92,557) (105,296)
Land development revenue in excess of cost of sales(59,529) (15,963) (26,333)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net10,367
 14,724
 1,619
Other operating activities, net3,377
 16,878
 8,809
Changes in assets and liabilities:     
Changes in accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net949
 1,424
 3,634
Changes in deferred expenses and other assets, net(1,925) (15,230) (5,656)
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net(28,335) 7,299
 (453)
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities(24,128) 101,543
 29,489
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Originations and fundings of loans receivable, net(482,143) (522,269) (410,975)
Capital expenditures on real estate assets(60,495) (37,067) (69,810)
Capital expenditures on land and development assets(128,543) (121,400) (103,806)
Acquisitions of real estate assets(19,454) (6,600) (38,433)
Repayments of and principal collections on loans receivable and other lending investments, net832,982
 615,620
 504,844
Net proceeds from sales of real estate411,786
 314,013
 435,560
Net proceeds from sales of land and development assets223,416
 194,090
 94,424
Net proceeds from sale of other investments
 
 43,936
Cash acquired upon consolidation of equity method investments13,608
 
 
Distributions from other investments40,804
 49,672
 92,482
Contributions to and acquisition of interest in other investments(94,578) (224,219) (58,197)
Other investing activities, net41,476
 1,231
 (24,997)
Cash flows provided by investing activities778,859
 263,071
 465,028
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Borrowings from debt obligations and convertible notes704,360
 2,288,654
 716,001
Repayments and repurchases of debt obligations(944,800) (1,921,699) (1,442,938)
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with the defeasance of mortgage notes payable(110,939) 
 
Proceeds from loan participations payable
 
 22,844
Preferred dividends paid(32,496) (48,444) (51,320)
Common dividends paid(12,227) 
 
Repurchase of stock(8,304) (45,928) (99,335)
Redemption of Series E and F preferred stock
 (240,000) 
Payments for deferred financing costs(5,471) (32,419) (9,980)
Payments for withholding taxes upon vesting of stock-based compensation(4,807) (724) (1,451)
Distributions to and redemption of noncontrolling interests(60,743) (26,213) (10,771)
Payments for debt prepayment or extinguishment costs(4,132) (14,108) (1,912)
Other financing activities, net21,620
 (599) 1,207
Cash flows used in financing activities(457,939) (41,480) (877,655)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash19
 (28) 7
Changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash296,811
 323,106
 (383,131)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period677,733
 354,627
 737,758
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$974,544
 $677,733
 $354,627
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:     
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amount capitalized$171,590
 $179,208
 199,667
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activity:     
Fundings and repayments of loan receivables and loan participations, net$(80,095) $(57,514) $(15,594)
Developer fee payable
 
 9,478
Acquisitions of real estate and land and development assets through deed-in-lieu4,600
 
 40,583
Contributions of real estate and land and development assets to equity method investments, net
 
 8,828
Accounts payable for capital expenditures on land and development assets16,052
 3,775
 3,674
Marketable securities transferred in connection with the defeasance of mortgage notes payable110,939
 
 
Accounts payable for capital expenditures on real estate assets
 2,709
 
Conversion of senior unsecured convertible notes into common stock
 
 9,596
Defeasance of mortgage notes payable(105,785) 
 
Receivable from sales of real estate and land parcels
 4,853
 7,509
Financing provided on sales of land and development assets, net142,639
 
 
Increase in net lease assets upon consolidation of equity method investment844,550
 
 
Increase in debt obligations upon consolidation of equity method investment464,706
 
 
Increase in noncontrolling interests upon consolidation of equity method investment200,093
 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
202020192018
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activity:
Fundings and repayments of loan receivables and loan participations, net$6,720 $13,014 $(80,095)
Sales-type lease origination411,523 
Acquisitions of real estate and land and development assets through deed-in-lieu4,600 
Contributions of real estate and land and development assets to equity method investments, net4,073 
Accounts payable for capital expenditures on land and development assets16,052 
Marketable securities transferred in connection with the defeasance of mortgage notes payable110,939 
Accounts payable for capital expenditures on real estate assets7,604 
Acquisition of land and development asset through joint venture consolidation27,000 
Conversion of Series J convertible preferred stock193,510 
Defeasance of mortgage notes payable(105,785)
Accrued finance costs115 2,362 
Accrued stock repurchases200 6,358 
Assumption of mortgage by third party228,000 
Financing provided on sales of land and development assets, net142,639 
Increase in net lease assets upon consolidation of equity method investment844,550 
Increase in debt obligations upon consolidation of equity method investment464,706 
Increase in noncontrolling interests upon consolidation of equity method investment200,093 

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

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Note 1—Business and Organization


Business—iStar Inc. (the "Company") finances, invests in and develops real estate and real estate related projects as part of its fully-integrated investment platform. The Company also manages entities focused on ground lease and net lease investments (refer to Note 7)8). The Company has invested approximatelyover $40 billion of capital over the past two decades and is structured as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") with a diversified portfolio focused on larger assets located in major metropolitan markets. The Company's primary reportable business segments are net lease, real estate finance, net lease and operating properties and land and development (refer to Note 17)18).


Organization—The Company began its business in 1993 through the management of private investment funds and became publicly traded in 1998. Since that time, the Company has grown through the origination of new investments and corporate acquisitions.


Note 2—Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Basis of Presentation—The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") for complete financial statements.. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, controlled partnerships and variable interest entities ("VIEs")VIEs for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company's involvement with VIEs affects its financial performance and cash flows primarily through amounts recorded in "Operating lease income," "Interest income," "Earnings from equity method investments," "Real estate expense" and "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The Company has provided no financial support to those VIEs that it was not previously contractually required to provide.

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Consolidated VIEs—The Company consolidates VIEs for which it is considered the primary beneficiary. The liabilities of these VIEs are non-recourse to the Company and can only be satisfied from each VIE's respective assets. The Company did not have any unfunded commitments related to consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2018.2020. The following table presents the assets and liabilities of the Company's consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 20182020 and 20172019 ($ in thousands):
 As of
 December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
ASSETS
Real estate
Real estate, at cost$899,110 $891,000 
Less: accumulated depreciation(61,917)(37,542)
Real estate, net837,193 853,458 
Land and development, net240,137 273,617 
Other investments35 45 
Cash and cash equivalents22,571 19,112 
Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net1,472 1,208 
Deferred operating lease income receivable, net29,428 19,547 
Deferred expenses and other assets, net122,591 134,117 
Total assets$1,253,427 $1,301,104 
LIABILITIES 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$115,581 $107,455 
Debt obligations, net488,719 482,918 
Total liabilities604,300 590,373 
 As of
 
December 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
ASSETS   
Real estate   
Real estate, at cost$848,052
 $47,073
Less: accumulated depreciation(15,365) (2,732)
Real estate, net832,687
 44,341
Land and development, net279,031
 212,408
Other investments72
 
Cash and cash equivalents25,219
 9,842
Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net1,302
 230
Deferred operating lease income receivable, net8,972
 
Deferred expenses and other assets, net167,324
 30,791
Total assets$1,314,607
 $297,612
LIABILITIES   
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$106,907
 $38,616
Debt obligations, net485,000
 
Total liabilities591,907
 38,616


Unconsolidated VIEs—The Company has investments in VIEs where it is not the primary beneficiary, and accordingly, the VIEs have not been consolidated in the Company's consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2018,2020, the Company's maximum exposure to loss from these investments does not exceed the sum of the $93.2$139.0 million carrying value of the investments, which are classified in "Other investments" and "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, and $35.7$12.8 million of related unfunded commitments.


Note 3—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


The following paragraphs describeparagraph describes the impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements from the adoption of Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs") on January 1, 2018.2020.


ASU 2014-09ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), stipulates that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Certain contracts with customers, including lease contracts and financial instruments and other contractual rights, are not within the scope of the new guidance. The Company's revenue within the scope of the guidance is primarily ancillary income related to its operating properties. The Company adopted ASU 2014-092016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"), as amended, on January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective approach method. Under the modified retrospective approach, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings by increasing its allowance for loan losses and recording an initial allowance for losses on net investment in leases. Periods presented that are prior to the adoption diddate of January 1, 2020 will not havebe adjusted. ASU 2016-13 replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology with a material impactmethodology that reflects a current expected credit loss ("Expected Loss"). ASU 2016-13 impacted all of the Company’s investments held at amortized cost, which included its loans (including unfunded loan commitments), financing receivables, net investment in leases and held-to-maturity debt securities. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020, the Company recorded an increase to its allowance for loan losses of $3.3 million and an initial allowance for losses on net investment in leases of $9.1 million, both of which were recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. Subsequent increases or decreases in the allowance for loan losses or the allowance for losses on net investment in leases will be charged to "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" and "Provision for (recovery of) losses on net investment in leases," respectively, in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-01statements of operations. Refer to "Significant Accounting Policies" below for more information on how the Company determines its allowance for loan losses and ASU 2018-03ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities("ASU 2016-01"), addressed certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2018-03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, provided technical corrections and improvements to ASU 2016-01. ASU 2016-01 requires entities to measure equity investments not accountedits allowance for under the equity method at fair value and recognize changeslosses on net investment in fair value in net income. For equity investments without readily determinable fair values, entities

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In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform ("ASU 2020-04"). ASU 2020-04 contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and other contracts. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 is optional and may elect a measurement alternativebe elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. In March 2020, the Company elected to apply the hedge accounting expedients related to probability and the assessments of effectiveness for future LIBOR-indexed cash flows to assume that the index upon which future hedged transactions will allow those investments to be recorded at cost, less impairment, and adjusted for subsequent observable price changes. Upon adoption, entities must record a cumulative-effect adjustment tobased matches the balance sheet as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the standard is adopted. ASU 2016-01 also eliminated the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized costindex on the balance sheet. The adoptioncorresponding derivatives. Application of ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-15ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ("ASU 2016-15"), was issued to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments, including debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, distributions from equity method investees, and other separately identifiable cash flows, are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 was retrospective and resulted in an increase to cash flows provided by operating activities of $20.8 million and a decrease to cash flows provided by financing activities of $20.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and an increase to cash flows provided by operating activities of $7.3 million and a decrease to cash flows provided by financing activities of $7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily resulting from the reclassification of cash payments made related to the extinguishment of debt.
ASU 2016-18ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash ("ASU 2016-18"), requires that restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling beginning and ending cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows and requires disclosure of what is included in restricted cash. The adoption of ASU 2016-18 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The adoption of ASU 2016-18 was retrospective and resulted in an increase to cash flows provided by operating activities of $0.6 million and a decrease to cash flows provided by investing activities of $6.4 million for year ended December 31, 2017 and resulted in an increase to cash flows provided by operating activities of $0.7 million and a decrease to cash flows provided by investing activities of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.

ASU 2017-01The adoption of ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business ("ASU 2017-01"), did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Under ASU 2017-01, certain transactions previously accounted for as business combinations under the former accounting guidance will be accounted for as asset acquisitions under ASU 2017-01. As a result, the Company expects more transaction costs to be capitalized relating to real estate acquisitions as a result of ASU 2017-01.
ASU 2017-05ASU 2017-05, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets ("ASU 2017-05"), simplifies GAAP by eliminating several accounting differences between transactions involving assets and transactions involving businesses. The amendments in ASU 2017-05 require an entity to initially measure a retained noncontrolling interest in a nonfinancial asset at fair value consistent with how a retained noncontrolling interest in a business is measured. Also, if an entity transfers ownership interests in a consolidated subsidiary that is within the scope of ASC 610-20 and continues to have a controlling financial interest in that subsidiary, ASU 2017-05 requires the entity to account for the transaction as an equity transaction, which is consistent with how changes in ownership interests in a consolidated subsidiary that is a business are recorded when a parent retains a controlling financial interest in the business. The Company adopted ASU 2017-05 using the modified retrospective approach which was applied to all contracts. On January 1, 2018, the Company recorded a step-up in basis to fair value of its retained noncontrolling interest relating to the sale of its ground lease business (refer to Note 4) and other transactions where the Company sold or contributed real estate to a venture and previously recognized partial gains. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2017-05, the Company was required to recognize gains on only the portion of its interest transferred to third parties and was precluded from recognizing a gain on its retained noncontrolling interest which was carried at the Company’s historical cost basis. The adoption of ASU 2017-05 had the following impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements (in thousands):
    
Impact from ASU 2017-05 on January 1, 2018
  
  December 31, 2017  January 1, 2018
Other investments $321,241
 $75,869
 $397,110
Total assets 4,731,078
 75,869
 4,806,947
       
Retained earnings (deficit) $(2,470,564) $75,869
 $(2,394,695)
Total equity 914,249
 75,869
 990,118


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ASU 2017-12ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities ("ASU 2017-12"), was issued to better align an entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships andthese expedients preserves the presentation of hedge results. ASU 2017-12 expands and refines hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components and alignsderivatives consistent with past presentation. The Company continues to evaluate the recognition and presentationimpact of the effects of the hedging instrumentguidance and the hedged itemmay apply other elections as applicable as additional changes in the financial statements. The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 on January 1, 2018 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.market occur.


Significant Accounting Policies
Real estate and land and development—Real estate and land and development assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, as follows:
Capitalization and depreciation—Certain improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life of the asset. For real estate projects, the Company begins to capitalize qualified development and construction costs, including interest, real estate taxes, compensation and certain other carrying costs incurred which are specifically identifiable to a development project once activities necessary to get the asset ready for its intended use have commenced. If specific allocation of costs is not practicable, the Company will allocate costs based on relative fair value prior to construction or relative sales value, relative size or other methods as appropriate during construction. The Company’s policy for interest capitalization on qualifying real estate assets is to use the average amount of accumulated expenditures during the period the asset is being prepared for its intended use, which is typically when physical construction commences, and a capitalization rate which is derived from specific borrowings on the qualifying asset or the Company’s corporate borrowing rate in the absence of specific borrowings. The Company ceases capitalization on the portions substantially completed and ready for their intended use. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method of cost recovery over the estimated useful life, which is generally 40 years for facilities, five years for furniture and equipment, the shorter of the remaining lease term or expected life for tenant improvements and the remaining useful life of the facility for facility improvements.


Purchase price allocation—Upon acquisition of real estate, the Company determines whether the transaction is a business combination, which is accounted for under the acquisition method, or an acquisition of assets. For both types of transactions, the Company recognizes and measures identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree based on their relative fair values. For business combinations, the Company recognizes and measures goodwill or gain from a bargain purchase, if applicable, and expenses acquisition-related costs in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received. For acquisitions of assets, acquisition-related costs are capitalized and recorded in "Real estate, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The Company accounts for its acquisition of properties by recording the purchase price of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values. The value of the tangible assets, consisting of land, buildings, building improvements and tenant improvements is determined as if these assets are vacant. Intangible assets may include the value of lease incentive assets, above-market leases and in-place leases which are each recorded at their estimated fair values and included in “Deferred expenses and other assets, net” on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Intangible liabilities may include the value of below-market leases, which are recorded at their estimated fair values and included in “Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities” on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In-place leases are amortized over the remaining non-cancelable term and the amortization expense is included in "Depreciation and amortization" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Lease incentive assets and above-market (or below-market) lease value is amortized as a reduction of (or, increase to) operating lease income over the remaining non-cancelable term of each lease plus any renewal periods with fixed rental terms that are considered to be below-market. The Company may also engage in sale/leaseback transactions and execute leases with the occupant simultaneously with the purchase of the asset. These transactions are accounted for as asset acquisitions.
Impairments—The Company reviews real estate assets to be held and usedfor use and land and development assets, for impairment in value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The value of a long-lived asset held for use and land and development assets are impaired only if management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the asset (taking into account the anticipated holding period of the asset) is less than the carrying value. Such estimate of cash flows considers factors such as
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value of the asset and reflected as an adjustment to the basis of the asset. Impairments of real estate assets and land and development assets are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Real estate available and held for sale—The Company reports real estate assets to be sold at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell and classifies them as “Real estate available and held for sale” on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. If the estimated fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value, the difference will be recorded as an impairment charge. Impairment for real estate assets disposed of or classified as held for sale are included in "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Once a real estate asset is classified as held for sale, depreciation expense is no longer recorded.
The Company classifies its real estate assets as held for sale in the period in which all of the following conditions are met: (i) the Company commits to a plan and has the authority to sell the asset; (ii) the asset is available for sale in its current condition; (iii) the Company has initiated an active marketing plan to locate a buyer for the asset; (iv) the sale of the asset is both probable and expected to qualify for full sales recognition within a period of 12 months; (v) the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reflective of its current fair value; and (vi) the Company does not anticipate changes to its plan to sell the asset.
If circumstances arise that were previously considered unlikely and, as a result the Company decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used and included in "Real estate, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company measures and records a property that is reclassified as held and used at the lower of: (i) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used; or (ii) the estimated fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.
Dispositions—Revenue from sales of land and development assets and gainsGains or losses on the sale of real estate assets, including residential property, are recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 610-20, Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets. The Company primarily uses specific identification and the relative sales value method to allocate costs. Gains on sales of real estate are included in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.


Net Investment in Leases—Net investment in leases are recognized when the Company's leases qualify as sales-type leases. The net investment in leases is initially measured at the present value of the fixed and determinable lease payments, including any guaranteed or unguaranteed estimated residual value of the asset at the end of the lease, discounted at the rate implicit in the lease. Acquisition-related costs are capitalized and recorded in "Net Investment in Leases" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. If a lease qualifies as a sales-type lease, it is further evaluated to determine whether the transaction is considered a sale leaseback transaction. If the sales-type lease does not qualify as a sale leaseback transaction, the lease is considered a financing receivable and is recognized in accordance with ASC 310 (refer to Note 5) and recorded in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

Loans receivable and other lending investments, netLoans receivable and other lending investments, net includes the following investments: senior mortgages, corporate/partnership loans, subordinate mortgages, preferred equity investments and debt securities. Management considers nearly all of its loans to be held-for-investment, although certain investments may be classified as held-for-sale or available-for-sale.
Loans receivable classified as held-for-investment and debt securities classified as held-to-maturity are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balance and includenet of any unamortized acquisition premiums or discounts and unamortized deferred loan costs or fees. These loans and debt securities could also include accrued and paid-in-kind interest and accrued exit fees that the Company determines are probable of being collected. Debt securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses includedrecorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Loans receivable and other lending investments designated for sale are classified as held-for-sale and are carried at lower of amortized historical cost or estimated fair value. The amount by which carrying value exceeds fair value is recorded as a valuation allowance. Subsequent changes in the valuation allowance are included in the determination of net income (loss) in the period in which the change occurs.
For held-to-maturity and available-for-sale debt securities held in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net," management evaluates whether the asset is other-than-temporarily impaired when the fair market value is below carrying value. The Company considers debt securities other-than-temporarily impaired if: (1) the Company has the intent
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Notes to sell the security; (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery; or (3) it does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. If it is determined that an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the portion related to credit losses, where the Company does not expect to recover its entire amortized cost basis, will be recognized as an "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. If the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the entity will not be required to sell the security, but the security has suffered a credit loss, the impairment charge will be separated. The credit loss component of the impairment will be recorded as an "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, and the remainder will be recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The Company acquiresmay acquire properties through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of non-performing loans. Based on the Company's strategic plan to realize the maximum value from the collateral received, property is classified as "Land and development, net," "Real estate, net" or "Real estate available and held for sale" at its estimated fair value when title to the property is obtained. Any excess of the carrying value of the loan over the estimated fair value of the property (less costs to sell for assets held for sale) is charged-off against the reserveallowance for loan losses as of the date of foreclosure.

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Equity and cost method investmentsEquity interests are accounted for pursuant to the equity method of accounting if the Company can significantly influence the operating and financial policies of an investee. This is generally presumed to exist when ownership interest is between 20% and 50% of a corporation, or greater than 5% of a limited partnership or certain limited liability companies. The Company's periodic share of earnings and losses in equity method investees is included in "Earnings from equity method investments" in the consolidated statements of operations. When the Company's ownership position is too small to provide such influence, the cost method is used to account for the equity interest. Equity and cost method investments are included in "Other investments" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company also has equity interests that are not accounted for pursuant to the equity method of accounting. These equity interests are carried at cost, plus or minus any changes in value identified through observable comparable price changes in transactions in identical or similar investments of the same entity. The changes in fair value for these investments are included in "Other income" in the consolidated statements of operations.
To the extent that the Company contributes assets to an unconsolidated subsidiary, the Company’s investment in the subsidiary is recorded at the Company’s cost basis in the assets that were contributed to the unconsolidated subsidiary. To the extent that the Company’s cost basis is different from the basis reflected at the subsidiary level, when required, the basis difference is amortized over the life of the related assets and included in the Company’s share of equity in net income (loss) of the unconsolidated subsidiary, as appropriate. The Company recognizes gains on the contribution of real estate to unconsolidated subsidiaries, relating solely to the outside partner’s interest, to the extent the economic substance of the transaction is a sale. The Company recognizes a loss when it contributes property to an unconsolidated subsidiary and receives a disproportionately smaller interest in the subsidiary based on a comparison of the carrying amount of the property with the cash and other consideration contributed by the other investors.
The Company periodically reviews equity method investments for impairment in value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such investments may not be recoverable. The Company will record an impairment charge to the extent that the estimated fair value of an investment is less than its carrying value and the Company determines the impairment is other-than-temporary. Impairment charges are recorded in "Earnings from equity method investments" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents include cash held in banks or invested in money market funds with original maturity terms of less than 90 days.
Restricted cashRestricted cash represents amounts required to be maintained under certain of the Company's debt obligations, loans, leasing, land development sale and derivative transactions. Restricted cash is included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The following table provides a reconciliation of the cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Company's consolidated balance sheets that total to the same amount as reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):
  December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents $931,751
 $657,688
 $328,744
 $711,101
Restricted cash included in deferred expenses and other assets, net 42,793
 20,045
 25,883
 26,657
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows $974,544
 $677,733
 $354,627
 $737,758
Variable interest entitiesThe Company evaluates its investments and other contractual arrangements to determine if they constitute variable interests in a VIE. A VIE is an entity where a controlling financial interest is achieved through means other than voting rights. A VIE is consolidated by the primary beneficiary, which is the party that has the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the VIE and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This overall consolidation assessment includes a review of, among other factors, which interests create or absorb variability, contractual terms, the key decision making powers, their impact on the VIE's economic performance, and related party relationships. Where qualitative assessment is not conclusive, the Company performs a quantitative analysis. The Company reassesses its evaluation of the primary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis and assesses its evaluation of an entity as a VIE upon certain reconsideration events.
Deferred expenses and other assets / Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilitiesDeferred expenses and other assets include right-of-use lease assets, certain non-tenant receivables, leasing costs, lease incentives and financing fees associated with revolving-debt arrangements. Financing fees associated with other debt obligations are recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of "Debt obligations, net" and "Loan participations payable, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Lease incentives and leasing costs that include brokerage, legal and other costs are amortized over the life of the respective leases and presented as an operating activity in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows. External fees and costs incurred to obtain long-term debt financing have been deferred and are amortized over the

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term of the respective borrowing using the effective interest method. Amortization of leasing costs is included in "Depreciation and amortization" and amortization of deferred financing fees is included in "Interest expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
The Company, as lessee, records right-of-use lease assets in "Deferred expenses and other assets" and lease liabilities in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on its consolidated balance sheets for operating and finance leases, both measured at the present value of the fixed and determinable lease payments. Some of the Company's lease agreements include extension options, which are not included in the lease payments unless the extensions are reasonably certain to be exercised. For operating leases, the Company recognizes a single lease cost for office leases in "General and administrative" and a single lease cost for ground leases in "Real estate expense" in the consolidated statements of operations, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated generally on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, and classifies all cash payments within operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. For finance leases, the Company recognizes amortization of the right-of-use assets on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease in "Depreciation and amortization" and interest expense on the lease liability using the effective interest method in "Interest expense" in the consolidated statements of operations. Repayments of the principal portion of the finance lease liability are classified within financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows and payments of interest on a finance lease liability are classified within operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
Identified intangible assets and liabilitiesUpon the acquisition of a business or an asset, the Company records intangible assets or liabilities acquired at their estimated fair values and determines whether such intangible assets or liabilities have finite or indefinite lives. As of December 31, 2018,2020, all such intangible assets and liabilities acquired by the Company have finite lives. Intangible assets are included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" and intangible liabilities are included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company amortizes finite lived intangible assets and liabilities based on the period over which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the business acquired. The Company reviews finite lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the Company determines the carrying value of an intangible asset is not recoverable it will record an impairment charge to the extent its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. Impairments of intangible assets are recorded in "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Loan participations payable, netThe Companyaccounts for transfers of financial assets under ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” as either sales or secured borrowings. Transfers of financial assets that result in sales accounting are those in which (1) the transfer legally isolates the transferred assets from the transferor, (2) the transferee has the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and no condition both constrains the transferee’s right to pledge or exchange the assets and provides more than a trivial benefit to the transferor, and (3) the transferor does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets. If the transfer does not meet these criteria, the transfer is presented on the balance sheet as "Loan participations payable, net".net." Financial asset activities that are accounted for as sales are removed from the balance sheet with any realized gain (loss) reflected in earnings during the period of sale.
Revenue recognitionThe Company's revenue recognition policies are as follows:
Operating lease income: TheFor the Company's leases have all been determined to beclassified as operating leases, based on analyses performed in accordance with ASC 840. Operatingoperating lease income is recognized on the straight-line method of accounting, generally from the later of the date the lessee takes possession of the space and it is ready for its intended use or the date of acquisition of the facility subject to existing leases. Accordingly, contractual lease payment increases are recognized evenly over the term of the lease. The periodic difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and contractual lease payment terms is recorded as "Deferred operating lease income receivable, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The Company also recognizes revenue from certain tenant leases for reimbursements of all or a portion of operating expenses, including common area costs, insurance, utilities and real estate taxes of the respective property. This revenue is accrued in the same periods as the expense is incurred and is recorded as “Operating lease income” in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Revenue is also recorded from certain tenant leases that is contingent upon tenant sales exceeding defined thresholds. These rents are recognized only after the defined threshold has been met for the period.
Management estimates losses within itsThe Company moves to cash basis operating lease income recognition in the period in which collectability of all lease payments is no longer considered probable. At such time, any operating lease receivable andor deferred operating lease income receivable balances asbalance will be written off. If and when lease payments that were previously not considered probable of collection
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become probable, the balance sheet dateCompany will move back to the straight-line method of income recognition and incorporatesrecord an asset-specific component, as well as a general, formula-based reserve based on management's evaluation of the credit risks associated with these receivables. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the allowance for doubtful accounts relatedadjustment to real estate tenant receivables was $1.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and the allowance for doubtful accounts related to deferred operating lease income in that period as if the lease was $1.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively.always on the straight-line method of income recognition.
Interest Income: Interest income on loans receivable and financing receivables (refer to Note 5) is recognized on an accrual basis using the interest method.
On occasion, the Company may acquire loans at premiums or discounts. These discounts and premiums in addition to any deferred costs or fees, are typically amortized over the contractual term of the loan using the interest method. Exit fees are also recognized over the lives of the related loans as a yield adjustment, if management believes it is probable that such amounts will be received. If loans with premiums, discounts, loan origination or exit fees are prepaid, the Company immediately recognizes the unamortized portion, which is included in "Other income" or "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
The Company considers a loan to be non-performing and places loansit on non-accrual status at such time as: (1) the loan becomesinterest payments become 90 days delinquent; (2) the loanit has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. While on non-accrual status, based on the Company's

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judgment as to collectability of principal, loans are either accounted for on a cash basis, where interest income is recognized only upon actual receipt of cash, or on a cost-recovery basis, where all cash receipts reduce a loan's carrying value. Non-accrual loans are returned to accrual status when a loan has become contractually current and management believes all amounts contractually owed will be received.
Certain of the Company's loans contractually provide for accrual of interest at specified rates that differ from current payment terms. Interest is recognized on such loans at the accrual rate subject to management's determination that accrued interest and outstanding principal are ultimately collectible, based on the underlying collateral and operations of the borrower.
Certain of the Company's loan investments provide for additional interest based on the borrower's operating cash flow or appreciation of the underlying collateral. Such amounts are considered contingent interest and are reflected as interest income only upon receipt of cash.
Interest Income from Sales-Type Leases: Interest income from sales-type leases is recognized in "Interest income from sales-type leases" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations under the effective interest method. The effective interest method produces a constant yield on the net investment in the lease over the term of the lease. Rent payments that are not fixed and determinable at lease inception, such as percentage rent and CPI adjustments, are not included in the effective interest method calculation and are recognized in "Interest income from sales-type leases" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations in the period earned.
Other income: Other income includes mark-to-market gains on equity method investments, management fees, other ancillary income from our operating properties, land and development projects and loan portfolio and revenues from hotel operations, which are recognized when rooms are occupied and the related services are provided. RevenuesHotel revenues include room sales, food and beverage sales, parking, telephone, spa services and gift shop sales. Other ancillary income also includescould include gains from sales of loans, loan prepayment fees, yield maintenance payments, lease termination fees management fees and other ancillary income. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded $123.4 million of interest income and real estate tax reimbursements resulting from the settlement of litigation involving a dispute over the purchase and sale of land (refer to Note11).
Land development revenue and cost of sales: Land development revenue includes lot and parcel sales from wholly-owned properties and is recognized for full profit recognition upon closing of the sale transactions, when the profit is determinable, the earnings process is virtually complete, the parties are bound by the terms of the contract, all consideration has been exchanged, any permanent financing for which the seller is responsible has been arranged and all conditions for closing have been performed. The Company primarily uses specific identification and the relative sales value method to allocate costs.
ReserveAllowance for loan losses and net investment in leasesThe reserve forCompany performs quarterly a comprehensive analysis of its loan losses reflectsand sales-type lease portfolios and assigns risk ratings that incorporate management's current judgments about credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. The Company considers, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower or tenant financial resources and investment collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans and sales-type leases being risk rated, with ratings ranging from "1" to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss.
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020, the Company estimates its Expected Loss on its loans (including unfunded loan commitments), held-to-maturity debt securities and net investment in leases based on relevant information
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including historical realized loss rates, current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of its investments. The estimate of the Company's Expected Loss requires significant judgment and the Company analyzes its loan losses inherentportfolio based upon its different categories of financial assets, which includes: (i) loans and held-to-maturity debt securities; (ii) construction loans; and (iii) net investment in leases and financings that resulted from the acquisition of properties that did not qualify as a sale leaseback transaction and, as such, are accounted for as financing receivables (refer to Note 5).

For the Company's loans, held-to-maturity debt securities, construction loans, net investment in leases and financings that resulted from the acquisition of properties that did not qualify as sale leaseback transactions, the Company analyzed its historical realized loss experience to estimate its Expected Loss. The Company adjusted its Expected Loss through the use of third-party market data that provided current and future economic conditions that may impact the performance of the commercial real estate assets securing its investments.

The Company considers a loan or sales-type lease to be non-performing and places it on non-accrual status at such time as: (1) interest payments become 90 days delinquent; (2) it has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Ifor sales-type lease. Non-accrual loans or sales-type leases are returned to accrual status when they have become contractually current and management believes all amounts contractually owed will be received. The Company will record a specific allowance on a non-performing loan or sales-type lease if the Company determines that the collateral fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value of athe collateral-dependent loan, the Company will record a reserve.asset. The reservespecific allowance is increased (decreased) through "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" or "Provision for losses on net investment in leases" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and is decreased by charge-offs. During delinquency and the foreclosure process, there are typically numerous points of negotiation with the borrower or tenant as the Company works toward a settlement or other alternative resolution, which can impact the potential for loan repayment or receipt of collateral. The Company's policy is to charge off a loan when it determines, based on a variety of factors, that all commercially reasonable means of recovering the loan balance have been exhausted. This may occur at different times, including when the Company receives cash or other assets in a pre-foreclosure sale or takes control of the underlying collateral in full satisfaction of the loan upon foreclosure or deed-in-lieu, or when the Company has otherwise ceased significant collection efforts. The Company considers circumstances such as the foregoing to be indicators that the final steps in the loan collection process have occurred and that a loan is uncollectible. At this point, a loss is confirmed and the loan and related reserveallowance will be charged off.

The Company has one portfolio segment, represented by commercial real estate lending, whereby it utilizes a uniform process for determining its reserve for loan losses. The reserve for loan losses includes a general, formula-based component and an asset-specific component.
The general reserve component covers performing loans and reserves for loan losses are recorded when: (i) available information as of each balance sheet date indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred inmade the portfolio; and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities appliedaccounting policy election to groups of loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during the Company's quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, the Company performs a comprehensive analysis ofrecord accrued interest on its loan portfolio separate from its loans receivable and assigns risk ratingsother lending investments and to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality basedexclude accrued interest from its amortized cost basis disclosures (refer to Note 7). As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, accrued interest was $5.0 million and $4.2 million, respectively, and is recorded in "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net" on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability.the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company considers, among other things, paymentplaces loans on non-accrual status lien position, borrower financial resourcesonce interest on the loan becomes 90 days delinquent and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical locationreverses any accrued interest as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. Ratings range from "1"a reduction to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk ofinterest income or recognizes a credit loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss. The Company estimates loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within its portfolio and takes into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.
The asset-specific reserve component relates to reserves for losses on impaired loans. The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it believes that it is probable thatexpense at such time. As such, the Company will be unableelected the practical expedient to collectnot record an allowance against accrued interest receivable. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company did not reverse any accrued interest on its loan portfolio.


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all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. This assessment is made on a loan-by-loan basis each quarter based on such factors as payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. A reserve is established for an impaired loan when the present value of payments expected to be received, observable market prices, or the estimated fair value of the collateral (for loans that are dependent on the collateral for repayment) is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
SubstantiallyDecember 31, 2020, all of the Company's net investment in leases were performing in accordance with the terms of the respective leases. The Company's 1 impaired loans areloan is collateral dependent and impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell. The Company generally uses the income approach through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral for such loans. In some cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist. Valuations are performed or obtained at the time a loan is determined to be impaired andor designated non-performing, and they are updated if circumstances indicate that a significant change in value has occurred. In limited cases, appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate.
A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). A TDR occurs when the Company has granted a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Impairments on TDR loans are generally measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan.
For available-for-sale debt securities held in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net," management evaluates an available-for-sale security for impairment if the security's fair value is less than its amortized cost. If the Company
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has an impaired security, it will then determine if: (1) the Company has the intent to sell the security; (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery; or (3) it does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. If the Company does not intend to sell the security, it is more likely than not that the entity will not be required to sell the security or it does not expect to recover its amortized cost, the Company will record an allowance for credit losses. The credit loss component of the allowance will be recorded (or reversed, if necessary) as an "Impairment of assets" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, and the remainder of the allowance will be recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Loss on debt extinguishmentsThe Company recognizes the difference between the reacquisition price of debt and the net carrying amount of extinguished debt currently in earnings. Such amounts may include prepayment penalties or the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, and are recorded in “Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net” in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Derivative instruments and hedging activityThe Company's use of derivative financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments at some of its equity method investments, is primarily limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps or other instruments to manage interest rate risk exposure and foreign exchange contracts to manage our risk to changes in foreign currencies.exposure. The Company does not enter into derivatives for trading purposes.
The Company recognizes its derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at fair value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability, a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability.
For derivatives designated and qualifying as net investmentcash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivatives, including the Company's pro rata share of derivatives at equity method investments, are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified into interest expense or earnings from equity method investments in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s debt.
For the Company's derivatives not designated as hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. Amounts are reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated.
Derivatives that are not designated hedges are considered economic hedges, with changes in fair value reported in current earnings in "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The Company does not enter into derivatives for trading purposes.
Stock-based compensationCompensation cost for stock-based awards is measured on the grant date and adjusted over the period of the employees' services to reflect: (i) actual forfeitures; and (ii) the outcome of awards with performance or service conditions through the requisite service period. Compensation cost for market-based awards is determined using a Monte Carlo model to simulate a range of possible future stock prices for the Company's common stock, which is reflected in the grant date fair value. All compensation cost for market-based awards in which the service conditions are met is recognized regardless of whether the market-condition is satisfied. Compensation costs are recognized ratably over the applicable vesting/service period and recorded in "General and administrative" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Income taxesThe Company has elected to be qualified and taxed as a REIT under section 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Company is subject to federal income taxation at corporate rates on its REIT taxable income; the Company, however, is allowed a deduction for the amount of dividends paid to its shareholders, thereby subjecting the distributed net income of the Company to taxation at the shareholder level only. While the Company must distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to maintain its REIT status, the Company typically distributes all of its taxable income, if any, to eliminate any tax on undistributed taxable income. In addition, the Company is allowed several other deductions in computing its REIT taxable income, including non-cash items such as depreciation expense and certain specific reserveallowance amounts that the Company deems to be uncollectable. These deductions allow the Company to reduce its dividend payout requirement under federal tax laws. The Company intends to operate in a manner consistent with, and its election to be treated as, a REIT for tax purposes. The Company made foreclosure elections for certain properties acquired through foreclosure, or an equivalent legal process, which

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allows the Company to operate these properties within the REIT and subjects net income, if any, from these assets to corporate level tax. The carrying value of assets with foreclosure elections as of December 31, 20182020 is $113.1$31.5 million. Beginning in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35% and net income from foreclosure property, if any, is subject to a 21% tax rate.
As of December 31, 2017,2019, the Company had $582.4$460.6 million of REIT net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards at the corporate REIT level that can generally be used to offset both ordinary taxable income and capital gain net income in future years. The NOL carryforwards will begin to expire beginning in 20312032 and throughwill fully expire in 2036 if unused. The amount of NOL
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carryforwards as of December 31, 20182020 will be subject to finalization of the Company's 20182020 tax return. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the deduction for net operating losses to 80% of the Company’s taxable income for losses incurred after December 31, 2017. The Company's NOL carryforward for losses incurred in taxable years prior to 2018 remain fully deductible. The Company's tax years from 20142016 through 20172019 remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, the Company is expected to have a REIT taxable incomeloss before the deduction for dividends paid and the NOL deduction. The Company recognizes interest expense and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as "Income tax (expense) benefit" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
The Company may participate in certain activities from which it would be otherwise precluded and maintain its qualification as a REIT. These activities are conducted in entities that elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Code, subject to certain limitations. As such, the Company, through its taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS"), is engaged in various real estate related opportunities, primarily related to managing activities related to certain foreclosed assets, as well as managing various investments in equity affiliates. As of December 31, 2018, $538.02020, $562.3 million of the Company's assets were owned by TRS entities. The Company's TRS entities are not consolidated with the REIT for federal income tax purposes and are taxed as corporations. For financial reporting purposes, current and deferred taxes are provided for on the portion of earnings recognized by the Company with respect to its interest in TRS entities.
The following represents the Company's TRS income tax benefit (expense) ($ in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31, For the Years Ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016 202020192018
Current tax benefit (expense)(1)(2)
$(447) $531
 $9,751
Current tax benefit (expense)(1)(2)
$(106)$(35)$(447)
Total income tax (expense) benefit$(447) $531
 $9,751
Total income tax (expense) benefit$(106)$(35)$(447)

(1)For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized a tax benefit for alternative minimum tax credits generated from a carryback of NOLs to 2014 and 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2018, excludes a REIT tax expense of $0.5 million and for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, excludes a REIT income tax benefit of $0.4 million.
(2)Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the alternative minimum tax credit carryforward is a refundable tax credit over a four year period beginning in 2018 and ending in 2021 upon which the full amount of the credit will be allowed.
(1)For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, excludes a REIT tax expense of $0.1 million, $0.4 million, $0.5 million, respectively.
(2)Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the alternative minimum tax credit carryforward is a refundable tax credit over a four year period beginning in 2018 and ending in 2021 upon which the full amount of the credit will be allowed. The CARES Act enacted on March 27, 2020 permits corporate taxpayers to accelerate the full amount of its alternative minimum tax credits. The Company filed a claim for refund and received a $3.0 million refund for which the benefit had been recognized in 2017.

During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, the Company'sCompany’s TRS entities generated a taxable loss of $25.9$28.7 million for which the Company recognized no current tax benefit. The Company’s TRS NOL will be carried forward and the Company’s TRS recorded a full valuation allowance against the related deferred tax asset. During the year endedAs of December 31, 2017,2019, the Company's TRS entities had $123.4 million of NOL carryforwards that can generally be used to offset both ordinary taxable income and capital gain net income in future years. The NOL carryforwards will begin to expire in 2036, of which $73.6 million will fully expire in 2037, if unused. NOL carryforwards generated ain 2018 and thereafter do not expire and are limited to 80% of taxable lossincome when utilized. The amount of $33.1 million for which the Company recognized no current tax benefit. During the year endedNOL carryforwards as of December 31, 2016,2020 will be determined upon finalization of the Company's TRS entities generated a taxable loss of $49.4 million, resulting in a current2020 tax benefit of $9.8 million, including a benefit for a return to provision adjustment in the amount of $2.8 million. The 2016 benefit was limited to the amount the Company’s TRS expected to receive after it filed an NOL carryback claim. The remaining balance of its NOL was carried forward and the Company’s TRS recorded a full valuation allowance against the related deferred tax asset.return.
Total cash paid for taxes for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 2017was $0.8 million, $0.4 million and 2016 was $2.0 million, $6.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The taxes paid in 2017 were primarily alternative minimum taxes at the REIT which the Company expects to be refunded over the next four years.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts for income tax purposes, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The Company applied the corporate tax rate enacted December 22, 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act effective for years beginning after 2017 to value its deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates whether its deferred tax assets are realizable and recognizes a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. When evaluating whether its deferred tax assets are realizable, the Company considers, among other matters, estimates of expected future taxable income, nature of current and

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cumulative losses, existing and projected book/tax differences, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires the Company to forecast its business and general economic environment in future periods. Based on an assessment of all factors, including historical losses and continued volatility of the activities within the TRS entities, it was determined that full valuation allowances were required on the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively. Changes in estimates of our valuation allowance, if any, are included in "Income tax (expense) benefit" in the consolidated statements of operations. The valuation allowance was reduced to reflect the change in value of our net deferred tax assets that reflects a reduced rate of tax under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Company's TRS entities were as follows ($ in thousands):
As of December 31,
 As of December 31, 20202019
 2018 2017
Deferred tax assets(1)(2)
 $78,107
 $63,258
Deferred tax assets(1)
Deferred tax assets(1)
$80,101 $79,645 
Valuation allowance (78,107) (63,258)Valuation allowance(80,101)(79,645)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $
 $
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$$

(1)Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2018 include temporary differences related primarily to asset basis of $35.3 million, deferred expenses and other items of $14.9 million, NOL carryforwards of $25.6 million and other credits of $2.3 million. Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017 include temporary differences related primarily to asset basis of $26.1 million, deferred expenses and other items of $15.9 million and NOL carryforwards of $21.3 million. The Company has determined that the change in tax law associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will not have a material effect on whether its deferred tax assets are realizable.
(2)Gross deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017 were valued at the enacted corporate tax rate during the period in which such deferred tax assets are expected to be realized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the federal corporate tax rate to 21% from 35% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. The Company’s TRS’s applied its reduced effective tax rate to compute its gross deferred tax assets before valuation allowance.
(1)Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 include temporary differences related primarily to asset basis of $26.7 million, deferred expenses and other items of $12.7 million, NOL carryforwards of $38.4 million and other credits of $2.3 million. Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019 include temporary differences related primarily to asset basis of $32.9 million, deferred expenses and other items of $11.9 million and NOL carryforwards of $32.5 million and other credits of $2.3 million. The Company has determined that the change in tax law associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will not have a material effect on whether its deferred tax assets are realizable.
Earnings per shareThe Company uses the two-class method in calculating earnings per share ("EPS") when it issues securities other than common stock that contractually entitle the holder to participate in dividends and earnings of the Company when, and if, the Company declares dividends on its common stock. Basic earnings per share ("Basic EPS") for the Company's common stock are computed by dividing net income allocable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period, respectively. Diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS") is calculated similarly, however, it reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower earnings per share amount.
Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are deemed a "Participating Security" and are included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company's unvested restricted stock awards granted under its Long-Term Incentive Plans that are eligible to participate in dividends are considered Participating Securities and have been included in the two-class method when calculating EPS.
New accounting pronouncementsIn October 2018,August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2018-16,2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") Overnight Index Swap ("OIS") Rate as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting PurposesHedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) ("ASU 2018-16"2020-06"). ASU 2018-16 expands the list of U.S. benchmark interest rates permitted in the application of hedge accounting by adding the OIS rate based on SOFR as an eligible benchmark interest rate. ASU 2018-16 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2018-16 effective January 1, 2019 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, theFASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses:Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13") which2020-06 was issued to provide financial statement usersreduce the complexity associated with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses onapplying current accounting guidance for certain financial instruments held bywith characteristics of both liabilities and equity. ASU 2020-06 removes certain separation models under ASC 470-20 so that a reporting entity. This amendment replacesconvertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost and a convertible preferred stock will be accounted for as a single equity instrument measured at its historical cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. In addition, ASU 2020-06 requires that the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodologyif-converted method be used for all convertibles and that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to determine credit loss estimates.the treasury stock method no longer be used. ASU 2016-132020-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019.2021. Early adoption is permitted, for interim and annual reporting periodsbut no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is evaluating2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company plans to early adopt ASU 2020-06 effective with the annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2021. The impact from the adoption of the guidanceASU 2020-06 on the Company'sCompany’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases("ASU 2016-02"), and in July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases ("ASU 2018-11"),balance sheet will be an increase to address two requirements"Debt obligations, net" as of ASU 2016-02. ASU 2016-02 and ASU 2018-11 are effective for interim

January 1, 2021 of approximately $10 million with a corresponding decrease to "Total iStar Inc. shareholders' equity" as of January 1, 2021 of approximately $10 million.
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and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. ASU 2016-02 requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating or finance leases. For operating and finance leases, a lessee will be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in its statement of financial position. Lessees under operating leases will be required to recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term generally on a straight-line basis, and classify all cash payments within operating activities in its statement of cash flows. Lessees under finance leases will be required to recognize interest expense on the lease liability (under the effective interest method) and amortization expense of the right-of-use asset (generally on a straight line basis), each reflected separately in its statement of operations. For operating lease arrangements for which the Company is the lessee, primarily under leases of office space and certain ground leases, the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will result in the recognition of a right-of-use asset and lease liability on its consolidated balance sheets. The right-of-use assets or lease liabilities will not be material to the Company's balance sheet. The accounting applied by the Company as a lessor will be mostly unchanged from that applied under previous GAAP.

Management has decided to elect the practical expedient package that allows the Company: (a) to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts entered into prior to January 1, 2019 are or contain leases; (b) to not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019; and (c) to not reassess initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019. In addition, the Company will elect to not record on its consolidated balance sheets leases whose term is less than 12 months at lease inception.

ASU 2018-11 amends ASU 2016-02 so that: (a) entities may elect to not recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to ASC 842 by allowing entities to change their initial application to the beginning of the period of adoption; and (b) provides lessors with a practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease component of the contractual payments if certain conditions are met. Management has decided to elect both of these provisions.

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Note 4—Real Estate
The Company's real estate assets were comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
Net
Lease(1)
Operating
Properties
Total
Net Lease(1)
 
Operating
Properties
 Total
As of December 31, 2018     
As of December 31, 2020As of December 31, 2020
Land, at cost$336,740
 $133,599
 $470,339
Land, at cost$188,418 $103,530 $291,948 
Buildings and improvements, at cost1,487,270
 118,724
 1,605,994
Buildings and improvements, at cost1,353,683 106,422 1,460,105 
Less: accumulated depreciation(287,516) (17,798) (305,314)Less: accumulated depreciation(250,198)(17,574)(267,772)
Real estate, net1,536,494
 234,525
 1,771,019
Real estate, net1,291,903 192,378 1,484,281 
Real estate available and held for sale (2)
1,055
 21,496
 22,551
Real estate available and held for sale (2)
5,212 5,212 
Total real estate$1,537,549
 $256,021
 $1,793,570
Total real estate$1,291,903 $197,590 $1,489,493 
As of December 31, 2017     
As of December 31, 2019As of December 31, 2019
Land, at cost$219,092
 $203,278
 $422,370
Land, at cost$199,710 $106,187 $305,897 
Buildings and improvements, at cost888,959
 318,107
 1,207,066
Buildings and improvements, at cost1,347,321 107,861 1,455,182 
Less: accumulated depreciation(292,268) (55,137) (347,405)Less: accumulated depreciation(219,949)(13,911)(233,860)
Real estate, net815,783
 466,248
 1,282,031
Real estate, net1,327,082 200,137 1,527,219 
Real estate available and held for sale (2)

 68,588
 68,588
Real estate available and held for sale (2)
8,650 8,650 
Total real estate$815,783
 $534,836
 $1,350,619
Total real estate$1,327,082 $208,787 $1,535,869 

(1)On June 30, 2018, the Company consolidated the Net Lease Venture (refer to Note 7) and recorded $743.6 million to "Real estate, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
(2)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 the Company had $20.6 million and $48.5 million, respectively, of residential condominiums available for sale in its operating properties portfolio.

Real Estate Available and Held for Sale—The following table presents the carrying value of properties transferred to held for sale, by segment ($ in millions)(1):
  Year Ended December 31,
Property Type 2018 2017 2016
Operating Properties $23.2
 $20.1
 $16.1
Net Lease 8.1
 0.9
 1.8
Total $31.3
 $21.0
 $17.9

(1)Properties were transferred to held for sale due to executed contracts with third parties or changes in business strategy.

Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company acquired two net lease assets for an aggregate $14.8 million. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company acquired one net lease asset for $6.6 million. In addition, in the third quarter 2017, in conjunction with the modification of two master leases, the Company exchanged real property with the tenant. The fair value of the property exchanged exceeded the Company's cost basis by approximately $1.5 million which will be deferred and amortized to "Operating lease income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations over the remaining master lease terms.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company acquired one net lease asset for $32.7 million. During the same period, the Company also acquired land for $3.9 million and simultaneously entered into a 99 year ground lease with the seller. This asset was one of the 12 properties comprising the Company's Ground Lease business that was disposed of in April 2017 (see "Disposition of Ground Lease Business" below).

Disposition of Ground Lease Business—In April 2017, institutional investors acquired a controlling interest in the Company's ground lease business through the merger of a Company subsidiary and related transactions (the "Acquisition Transactions"). Ground leases generally represent ownership of the land underlying commercial real estate projects that is triple net leased by the fee owner of the land to the owners/operators of the real estate projects built thereon ("Ground Lease"). The

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Company's Ground Lease business was a component of the Company's net lease segment and consisted of 12 properties subject to long term net leases including seven Ground Leases and one master lease (covering five properties). The acquiring entity was a newly formed unconsolidated entity named Safety, Income & Growth Inc. ("SAFE"). The carrying value of the Company's Ground Lease assets was approximately $161.1 million. Shortly before the Acquisition Transactions, the Company completed the $227.0 million 2017 Secured Financing on its Ground Lease assets (refer to Note 10). The Company received all of the proceeds of the 2017 Secured Financing. The Company received an additional $113.0 million of proceeds in the Acquisition Transactions, including $55.5 million that the Company contributed to SAFE in its initial capitalization. As a result of the Acquisition Transactions, the Company deconsolidated the 12 properties and the associated 2017 Secured Financing. The Company accounts for its investment in SAFE as an equity method investment (refer to Note 7). The Company accounted for this transaction as an in substance sale of real estate and recognized a gain of $123.4 million, reflecting the aggregate gain less the fair value of the Company's retained interest in SAFE. The gain was recorded in "Gain from discontinued operations" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-05, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets, on January 1, 2018, the Company recorded an increase to retained earnings of $55.5 million, bringing the Company's aggregate gain on the sale of its Ground Lease business to approximately $178.9 million.
Discontinued Operations—The transactions described above involving the Company's Ground Lease business qualified for discontinued operations and the following table summarizes income from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 ($ in thousands)(1):
  Year Ended December 31,
  2017 2016
Revenues $5,922
 $21,839
Expenses (1,491) (3,569)
Income from sales of real estate 508
 
Income from discontinued operations $4,939
 $18,270

(1)The transactions closed on April 14, 2017. Revenues primarily consisted of operating lease income and expenses primarily consisted of depreciation and amortization and real estate expense.

The following table presents cash flows provided by operating activities and cash flows used in investing activities from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 ($ in thousands).
  Year Ended December 31,
  2017 2016
Cash flows provided by operating activities $5,702
 $16,662
Cash flows used in investing activities (534) (7,972)

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Other Dispositions—The following table presents the proceeds and income recognized for properties sold, by property type ($ in millions):
  Year Ended December 31,
  2018 2017 2016
Operating Properties(1)
      
       Proceeds $327.9
 $41.3
 $326.9
       Income from sales of real estate 81.0
 4.5
 75.4
       
Net Lease(2)(3)
      
       Proceeds $79.7
 $175.4
 $117.2
       Income from sales of real estate 45.0
 87.5
 21.1
       
Total      
       Proceeds $407.6
 $216.7
 $444.1
       Income from sales of real estate 126.0
 92.0
 96.5

(1)During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold 10 commercial operating properties and residential condominium units from other properties and recognized $81.0 million of gains in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, of which $9.8 million was attributable to a noncontrolling interest at one of the properties.
(2)During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold five net lease assets and recognized $45.0 million of gains in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
(3)
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company sold one net lease property and recognized a gain on sale of $62.5 million. Prior to the sale, the Company acquired the noncontrolling interest with a carrying value of $3.5 million for $12.0 million.

Impairments—During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded aggregate impairments on real estate assets totaling $90.4 million, $11.9 million and $10.7 million, respectively. Refer to Note 16 for a description of the impairments recorded during the year ended December 31, 2018. The impairments recorded in 2017 were primarily the result of shifting demand in the local condominium markets, changes in our exit strategy on other real estate assets and an impairment recorded in connection with the sale of an outparcel located at a commercial operating property. The impairments recorded in 2016 resulted from unfavorable local market conditions on residential operating properties and impairments upon the execution of sales contracts on net lease assets.
Tenant Reimbursements—The Company receives reimbursements from tenants for certain facility operating expenses including common area costs, insurance, utilities and real estate taxes. Tenant expense reimbursements were $22.4 million, $21.9 million and $23.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These amounts are included in "Operating lease income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—As of December 31, 20182020 and 2017, the allowance for doubtful accounts related to2019, real estate, tenant receivables was $1.5net included $755.5 million and $1.3$768.6 million, respectively, and the allowance for doubtful accounts related to deferred operating lease income was $1.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively. These amounts are included in "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net" and "Deferred operating lease income receivable, net," respectively, on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

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Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments—Future minimum operating lease payments to be collected under non-cancelable leases, excluding customer reimbursements of expenses, in effect as of December 31, 2018, are as follows ($ in thousands):
Year 
Net Lease
Assets
 Operating Properties
2019 $156,968
 $22,400
2020 157,476
 21,146
2021 158,453
 19,953
2022 160,395
 11,358
2023 154,105
 10,417

Note 5—Land and Development

The Company's land and development assets were comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 2018 2017
Land and land development, at cost$606,849
 $868,692
Less: accumulated depreciation(8,631) (8,381)
Total land and development, net$598,218
 $860,311

Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company acquired, via foreclosure, title to a land asset which had a total fair value of $4.6 million and had previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with this transaction.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company acquired, via deed-in-lieu, title to two land assets which had a total fair value of $40.6 million and previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with these transactions.

Dispositions—During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company sold land parcels and residential lots and units and recognized land development revenue of $409.7 million, $196.9 million and $88.3 million, respectively. In connection with the sale of two land parcels totaling 93 acres during the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company provided an aggregate $145.0 million of financing to the buyers, of which $81.2 million was repaid in the second quarter 2018. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized land development cost of sales of $350.2 million, $180.9 million and $62.0 million, respectively, from its land and development portfolio.

In connection with the resolution of litigation involving a dispute over the purchase and sale of approximately 1,250 acres of land in Prince George’s County, Maryland, during the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized $114.0 million of land development revenue and $106.3 million of land development cost of sales.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company sold a land and development asset to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company owns a 50.0% equity interest (refer to Note 7). The Company recognized a gain of $8.8 million, reflecting the Company's share of the interest sold to a third party, which was recorded as "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statement of operations.

Impairments—During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded an aggregate impairment of $56.7 million on five land and development assets. Refer to Note 16 for a description of the impairments recorded during the year ended December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded impairments on land and development assets of $20.5 million resulting from a decrease in expected cash flows on one asset and a change in exit strategy on another asset. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded impairments on land and development assets of $3.8 million.

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Note 6—Loans Receivable and Other Lending Investments, net

The following is a summary of the Company's loans receivable and other lending investments by class ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
Type of Investment2018 2017
Senior mortgages$760,749
 $791,152
Corporate/Partnership loans(1)
148,583
 488,921
Subordinate mortgages10,161
 9,495
Total gross carrying value of loans919,493
 1,289,568
Reserves for loan losses(53,395) (78,489)
Total loans receivable, net866,098
 1,211,079
Other lending investments—securities122,126
 89,576
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net$988,224
 $1,300,655

(1)
In the second quarter 2018, the Company resolved a non-performing loan with a carrying value of $145.8 million. Refer to "Impaired Loans" section below.

Reserve for Loan Losses—Changes in the Company's reserve for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Reserve for loan losses at beginning of period$78,489
 $85,545
 $108,165
(Recovery of) provision for loan losses(1)
16,937
 (5,828) (12,514)
Charge-offs(42,031) (1,228) (10,106)
Reserve for loan losses at end of period$53,395
 $78,489
 $85,545

(1)For the year ended December 31, 2016, the (recovery of) provision for loan losses includes recoveries of previously recorded asset-specific loan loss reserves of $13.7 million.

The Company's recorded investment in loans (comprised of a loan's carrying value plus accrued interest) and the associated reserve for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment(1)
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment(2)
 Total
As of December 31, 2018     
Loans$66,725
 $857,662
 $924,387
Less: Reserve for loan losses(40,395) (13,000) (53,395)
Total(3)
$26,330
 $844,662
 $870,992
As of December 31, 2017     
Loans$237,877
 $1,056,944
 $1,294,821
Less: Reserve for loan losses(60,989) (17,500) (78,489)
Total(3)
$176,888
 $1,039,444
 $1,216,332

(1)The carrying value of these loans include unamortized discounts, premiums, deferred fees and costs totaling net discounts of $0.5 million and $0.7 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company's loans individually evaluated for impairment primarily represent loans on non-accrual status; therefore, the unamortized amounts associated with these loans are not currently being amortized into income.
(2)The carrying value of these loans include unamortized discounts, premiums, deferred fees and costs totaling net discounts of $3.1 million and net premiums of $6.2 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(3)The Company's recorded investment in loans as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 includes accrued interest of $4.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively, which is included in "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the total amounts exclude $122.1 million and $89.6 million, respectively, of securities that are evaluated for impairment under ASC 320.


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Credit Characteristics—As part of the Company's process for monitoring the credit quality of its loans, it performs a quarterly loan portfolio assessment and assigns risk ratings to each of its performing loans. Risk ratings, which range from 1 (lower risk) to 5 (higher risk), are based on judgments which are inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that actual performance will be similar to current expectation.

The Company's recorded investment in performing loans, presented by class and by credit quality, as indicated by risk rating, was as follows ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 2018 2017
 
Performing
Loans
 
Weighted
Average
Risk Ratings
 
Performing
Loans
 
Weighted
Average
Risk Ratings
Senior mortgages$697,807
 2.76
 $713,057
 2.72
Corporate/Partnership loans149,663
 2.84
 334,364
 2.85
Subordinate mortgages10,192
 3.00
 9,523
 3.00
  Total$857,662
 2.77
 $1,056,944
 2.77

The Company's recorded investment in loans, aged by payment status and presented by class, was as follows ($ in thousands):
As of December 31, 2018Current 
Less Than
and Equal
to 90 Days
 
Greater
Than
90 Days(1)
 
Total
Past Due
 Total
Senior mortgages$703,807
 $
 $60,725
 $60,725
 $764,532
Corporate/Partnership loans149,663
 
 
 
 149,663
Subordinate mortgages10,192
 
 
 
 10,192
Total$863,662
 $
 $60,725
 $60,725
 $924,387
As of December 31, 2017         
Senior mortgages$719,057
 $
 $75,343
 $75,343
 $794,400
Corporate/Partnership loans334,364
 
 156,534
 156,534
 490,898
Subordinate mortgages9,523
 
 
 
 9,523
Total$1,062,944
 $
 $231,877
 $231,877
 $1,294,821

(1)As of December 31, 2018, the Company had two loans which were greater than 90 days delinquent and were in various stages of resolution, including legal and foreclosure-related proceedings and environmental matters, and ranged from 4.0 to 9.0 years outstanding. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had four loans which were greater than 90 days delinquent and were in various stages of resolution, including legal and foreclosure-related proceedings and environmental matters, and ranged from 1.0 to 9.0 years outstanding.


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Impaired Loans—In the second quarter 2018, the Company resolved a non-performing loan with a carrying value of $145.8 million. The Company received a $45.8 million cash payment and a preferred equity investment with a face value of $100.0 million that is mandatorily redeemable in five years. The Company recorded the preferred equity at its fair value of $77.0 million and are accruing interest over the expected duration of the investment. In addition, the Company recorded a $21.4 million loan loss provision and simultaneously charged-off of the remaining unpaid balance.

The Company's recorded investment in impaired loans, presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands)(1):
 As of December 31, 2018 As of December 31, 2017
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
With an allowance recorded:           
Senior mortgages$66,725
 $66,777
 $(40,395) $81,343
 $81,431
 $(48,518)
Corporate/Partnership loans
 
 
 156,534
 145,849
 (12,471)
Total$66,725
 $66,777
 $(40,395) $237,877
 $227,280
 $(60,989)

(1)All of the Company's non-accrual loans are considered impaired and included in the table above.

The Company's average recorded investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized, presented by class, was as follows ($ in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
 Average
Recorded
Investment
 Interest
Income
Recognized
 Average
Recorded
Investment
 Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:           
Senior mortgages$
 $
 $
 $
 $3,661
 $226
Subordinate mortgages
 301
 6,582
 1,127
 6,799
 
Subtotal
 301
 6,582
 1,127
 10,460
 226
With an allowance recorded:           
Senior mortgages67,041
 
 82,749
 
 118,921
 
Corporate/Partnership loans39,169
 
 156,756
 
 66,101
 
Subtotal106,210
 
 239,505
 
 185,022
 
Total:    
      
Senior mortgages67,041
 
 82,749
 
 122,582
 226
Corporate/Partnership loans39,169
 
 156,756
 
 66,101
 
Subordinate mortgages
 301
 6,582
 1,127
 6,799
 
Total$106,210
 $301
 $246,087
 $1,127
 $195,482
 $226

There was no interest income related to the resolution of non-performing loans recorded during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.


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Securities—Other lending investments—securities include the following ($ in thousands):
 Face Value Amortized Cost Basis Net Unrealized Gain Estimated Fair Value Net Carrying Value
As of December 31, 2018         
Available-for-Sale Securities         
Municipal debt securities$21,185
 $21,185
 $476
 $21,661
 $21,661
Held-to-Maturity Securities         
Debt securities120,866
 100,465
 7
 100,472
 100,465
Total$142,051
 $121,650
 $483
 $122,133
 $122,126
As of December 31, 2017         
Available-for-Sale Securities         
Municipal debt securities$21,230
 $21,230
 $1,612
 $22,842
 $22,842
Held-to-Maturity Securities         
Debt securities66,618
 66,734
 1,581
 68,315
 66,734
Total$87,848
 $87,964
 $3,193
 $91,157
 $89,576

Asof December 31, 2018, the contractual maturities of the Company's securities were as follows ($ in thousands):
 Held-to-Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale Securities
 Amortized Cost Basis Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Basis Estimated Fair Value
Maturities       
Within one year$20,859
 $20,866
 $
 $
After one year through 5 years79,606
 79,606
 
 
After 5 years through 10 years
 
 
 
After 10 years
 
 21,185
 21,661
Total$100,465
 $100,472
 $21,185
 $21,661


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Note 7—Other Investments

The Company's other investments and its proportionate share of earnings (losses) from equity method investments were as follows ($ in thousands):
 Carrying Value Equity in Earnings (Losses)
 As of December 31, For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2016
Real estate equity investments         
Safety, Income & Growth Inc. ("SAFE")(1)(2)
$149,589
 $83,868
 $4,711
 $551
 $
iStar Net Lease II LLC ("Net Lease Venture II")16,215
 
 (333) 
 
iStar Net Lease I LLC ("Net Lease Venture")(3)

 121,139
 4,100
 4,534
 3,567
Other real estate equity investments(2)(4)
130,955
 102,616
 (4,112) 6,520
 63,875
Subtotal296,759
 307,623
 4,366
 11,605
 67,442
Other strategic investments(5)
7,516
 13,618
 (9,373) 1,410
 9,907
Total$304,275
 $321,241
 $(5,007) $13,015
 $77,349

(1)On January 2, 2019, the Company made an additional $250.0 million cash investment in newly designated limited partnership units (the "Investor Units") of SAFE's operating partnership ("SAFE OP") (refer to Note 19). For the year ended December 31, 2017, equity in earnings is for the period from April 14, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
(2)On January 1, 2018, the Company recorded a step-up in basis to fair value of its retained noncontrolling interest relating to the sale of its Ground Lease business (refer to Note 4) and other transactions where the Company sold or contributed real estate to a venture and previously recognized partial gains. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2017-05, the Company was required to recognize gains on only the portion of its interest transferred to third parties and was precluded from recognizing a gain on its retained noncontrolling interest, which was carried at the Company’s historical cost basis.
(3)The Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of the Net Lease Venture on June 30, 2018 (refer to Net Lease Venture below).
(4)During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a $6.1 million impairment on a land and development equity method investment due to a change in business strategy. During the year ended December 31, 2016, a majority-owned consolidated subsidiary of the Company sold its interest in a real estate equity method investment for net proceeds of $39.8 million and recognized equity in earnings of $31.5 million, of which $10.1 million was attributable to the noncontrolling interest. In addition, the Company received a distribution from one of its real estate equity method investments and recognized equity in earnings during the year ended December 31, 2016 of $11.6 million.
(5)For the year ended December 31, 2018, equity in earnings (losses) includes a $10.0 million impairment on a foreign equity method investment due to local market conditions.

Safety, Income & Growth Inc.—The Company and two institutional investors capitalized SIGI Acquisition, Inc. ("SIGI") on April 14, 2017 to acquire, manage and capitalize Ground Leases. The Company contributed $55.5 million for an initial 49.1% noncontrolling interest in SIGI and the two institutional investors contributed an aggregate $57.5 million for an initial 50.9% controlling interest in SIGI. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company that held the Company's Ground Lease business and assets merged with and into SIGI on April 14, 2017 with SIGI surviving the merger and being renamed Safety, Income & Growth Inc. ("SAFE"). Through this merger and related transactions, the institutional investors acquired a controlling interest in the Company's Ground Lease business. The Company's carrying value of the Ground Lease assets was approximately $161.1 million. Shortly before the Acquisition Transactions, the Company completed the $227.0 million 2017 Secured Financing on its Ground Lease assets (refer to Note 10). The Company received all of the proceeds of the 2017 Secured Financing. The Company received an additional $113.0 million of proceeds in the Acquisition Transactions, including $55.5 million that the Company contributed to SAFE in its initial capitalization. As a result of the Acquisition Transactions, the Company deconsolidated the 12 properties and the associated 2017 Secured Financing. The Company accounted for this transaction as an in substance sale of real estate and recognized a gain of $123.4 million, reflecting the aggregate gain less the fair value of the Company's retained interest in SAFE. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-05, on January 1, 2018, the Company recorded an increaseNet Lease Venture (refer to retained earnings of $55.5 million, bringing the Company's aggregate gain on the sale of its GroundNet Lease business to approximately $178.9 million.Venture below).
On June 27, 2017, SAFE completed its initial public offering (the "Offering") raising $205.0 million in gross proceeds and concurrently completed a $45.0 million private placement to the Company. In addition, the Company paid $18.9 million in organization and offering costs of the up to $25.0 million in organization and offering costs it agreed to pay in connection with the Offering and concurrent private placement. The Company expensed the portion of offering costs that was attributable to other investors in "Other expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and capitalized the portion of offering costs attributable to the Company's ownership interest in "Other investments" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to the initial public offering and through December 31, 2018, the Company purchased 2.4 million shares of SAFE's common stock for $45.7 million, representing an average cost of $18.69 per share, pursuant to 10b5-1 plans in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and

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10b-18 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, under which the Company could buy shares of SAFE's common stock in the open market. The Company also purchased an additional 133,524 shares of SAFE's common stock in open market and negotiated transactions for $2.2 million, representing an average cost of $16.39 per share. (2)As of December 31, 2018,2020 and 2019, the Company owned approximately 41.8% of SAFE's common stock outstanding.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is the external manager of SAFE and is entitled to a management fee. In connection with the Company's $250.0 million cash investment in Investor Units of SAFE OP (refer to Note 19), the management agreement was amended on January 2, 2019. Highlights of the management agreement terms are included below:
We received no management fee through June 30, 2018, which covered the first year of the management agreement;
We receive a fee equal to 1.0% of total SAFE equity (as defined in the management agreement) up to $1.5 billion; 1.25% of total SAFE equity (for incremental equity of $1.5 billion - $3.0 billion); 1.375% of total SAFE equity (for incremental equity of $3.0 billion - $5.0 billion); and 1.5% of total SAFE equity (for incremental equity over $5.0 billion);
Fee to be paid in cash or in shares of SAFE common stock, at the discretion of SAFE's independent directors;
The stock will be locked up for two years, subject to certain restrictions;
There is no additional performance or incentive fee;
From January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, the management agreement is non-terminable by SAFE except for cause; and
Automatic annual renewals thereafter, subject to non-renewal upon certain findings by SAFE's independent directors and payment of termination fee equal to three times the prior year's management fee, subject to SAFE having raised $820 million of total equity since inception.
The Company is also entitled to receive expense reimbursements, including for the allocable costs of its personnel that perform certain legal, accounting, due diligence tasks and other services that third-party professionals or outside consultants otherwise would perform. The Company waived both the management fee and certain of the expense reimbursements through June 30, 2018. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company waived $1.8had $5.2 million and $0.8$8.7 million, respectively, of management fees and expense reimbursements. For the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded $1.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of management fees and expense reimbursements. In the fourth quarter 2018, the Company received 45,941 shares of SAFE's common stockresidential condominiums available for payment of the management fee for the three months ended September 30, 2018. Subsequent to December 31, 2018, the Company was issued 46,020 shares of SAFE's common stock for payment of the management fee for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The Company has an exclusivity agreement with SAFE pursuant to which it agreed, subject to certain exceptions, that it will not acquire, originate, investsale in or provide financing for a third party’s acquisition of, a Ground Lease unless it has first offered that opportunity to SAFE and a majority of its independent directors has declined the opportunity.operating properties portfolio.
Following is a list of investments that the Company has transacted with SAFE:
In August 2017, the Company committed to provide a $24.0 million loan to the ground lessee of a Ground Lease originated at SAFE. The loan had an initial term of one year and was extended for an additional year and will be used for the renovation of a medical office building in Atlanta, GA. $17.0 million of the loan was funded as of December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded $1.4 million of interest income on the loan. The transaction was approved by the Company's and SAFE's independent directors. 
In October 2017, the Company closed on a 99-year Ground Lease and a $80.5 million construction financing commitment to support the ground-up development of Great Oaks Multifamily, a to-be-built 301-unit community within the Great Oaks Master Plan of San Jose, CA. The transaction includes a combination of: (i) a newly created Ground Lease and up to a $7.2 million leasehold improvement allowance; and (ii) a $80.5 million leasehold first mortgage. The Company entered into a forward purchase contract with SAFE under which SAFE would acquire the Ground Lease in November 2020 for approximately $34.0 million. The forward purchase contract was approved by the Company's and SAFE's independent directors. 

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In May 2018, the Company provided a $19.9 million leasehold mortgage loan to the ground lessee of a Ground Lease originated at SAFE. The loan has an initial term of one year and will be used for the acquisition of 100 and 200 Glenridge Point, two multi-tenant office buildings in Atlanta, GA. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded $1.4 million of interest income on the loan. The transaction was approved by the Company's and SAFE's independent directors. 
In June 2018, the Company sold two industrial facilities located in Miami, FL to a third-party and simultaneously structured and entered into two Ground Leases. The Company then sold the two Ground Leases to SAFE. Net proceeds from the transactions totaled $36.1 million and the Company recognized a $24.5 million gain on sale. The transactions were approved by the Company's and SAFE's independent directors. 
Net Lease Venture—In February 2014, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund to form the Net Lease Venturea venture to acquire and develop net lease assets (the "Net Lease Venture") and gave a right of first offer to the venture on all new net lease investments. The Company and its partner had joint decision making rights pertaining to the acquisition of new investments. Upon the expiration of the investment period on June 30, 2018, the Company obtained control of the venture through its unilateral rights of management and disposition of the assets. As a result, the expiration of the investment period resulted in a reconsideration event under GAAP and the Company determined that the Net Lease Venture is a VIE for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Effective June 30, 2018, the Company consolidated the Net Lease Venture as an asset acquisition under ASC 810. The Company recorded a gain of $67.9 million in "Gain on consolidation of equity method investment" in the Company's consolidated statement of operations as a result of the consolidation. The Net Lease Venture had previously been accounted for as an equity method investment. The Company has an equity interest in the Net Lease Venture of approximately 51.9% and recorded a $188.3 million increase to "Noncontrolling interests" and $11.8 million increase to "Redeemable noncontrolling interest" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as a result of the consolidation. The Company acquired the redeemable noncontrolling interest in the fourth quarter 2018.. The Company is responsible for sourcing new opportunities and managing the venture and its assets in exchange for a management fee and incentive fee. Several of the Company's senior executives whose time is substantially devoted to the Net Lease Venture own a total of 0.6% equity ownership in the venture via co-investment. These senior executives are also entitled to an amount equal to 50% of any incentive fee received based on the 47.5% external partner's interest.

Real Estate Available and Held for Sale—The following table presents the carrying value of properties transferred to held for sale, by segment ($ in millions):(1)
Years Ended December 31,
Property Type202020192018
Operating Properties$$14.5 $23.2 
Net Lease8.9 185.9 8.1 
Total$8.9 $200.4 $31.3 

(1)Properties were transferred to held for sale due to executed contracts with third parties or changes in business strategy. All of these properties were ultimately sold.

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Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company acquired a net lease asset for $11.5 million. In addition, the Company acquired the leasehold interest in a net lease asset for $98.2 million, inclusive of closing costs, and simultaneously entered into a new 98-year ground lease with SAFE (refer to Note 8) and also acquired the leasehold interest in a net lease asset for $110.6 million and simultaneously entered into a new 99-year Ground Lease with SAFE (refer to Note 8). During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company acquired 2 net lease assets for an aggregate $14.8 million.

Dispositions—The following table presents the proceeds and income recognized for properties sold, by property type ($ in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202020192018
Operating Properties(1)
       Proceeds$5.9 $86.1 $327.9 
       Income from sales of real estate0.2 11.9 81.0 
Net Lease(2)
       Proceeds$42.4 $469.4 $79.7 
       Income from sales of real estate6.1 224.7 45.0 
Total
       Proceeds$48.3 $555.5 $407.6 
       Income from sales of real estate6.3 236.6 126.0 

(1)During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company sold commercial and residential operating properties with an aggregate carrying value of $73.1 million and recognized $11.9 million of gains in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold 10 commercial operating properties and residential condominium units from other properties and recognized $81.0 million of gains in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, of which $9.8 million was attributable to a noncontrolling interest at one of the properties.
(2)During the year ended December 31, 2020, proceeds includes $7.5 million of proceeds from the sale of a net lease asset for which the Company recognized an impairment of $1.7 million in connection with the sale. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company sold a portfolio of net lease assets with an aggregate carrying value of $220.4 million and recognized $219.7 million of gains in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. In connection with the sale of this portfolio of assets the buyer assumed a $228.0 million non-recourse mortgage. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold 5 net lease assets and recognized $45.0 million of gains in "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Impairments—During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded aggregate impairments on real estate assets totaling $4.8 million, $5.4 million and $90.4 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded an impairment of $1.7 million in connection with the sale of a net lease asset and an impairment of $3.1 million on a real estate asset held for sale. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an aggregate impairment of $5.4 million in connection with the sale of net lease and operating properties and residential condominium units. The impairments recorded in 2018 were primarily from the Company's decision to accelerate the monetization of certain legacy assets, including several larger assets.
Tenant Reimbursements—The Company receives reimbursements from tenants for certain facility operating expenses including common area costs, insurance, utilities and real estate taxes. Tenant expense reimbursements were $23.4 million, $21.2 million and $22.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These amounts are included in "Operating lease income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the allowance for doubtful accounts related to real estate tenant receivables was $1.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the allowance for doubtful accounts related to deferred operating lease income was $1.0 million. These amounts are included in "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net" and "Deferred operating lease income receivable, net," respectively, on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
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Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments—Future minimum operating lease payments to be collected under non-cancelable leases, excluding customer reimbursements of expenses, in effect as of December 31, 2020, are as follows ($ in thousands):
YearNet Lease
Assets
Operating Properties
2021$131,625 $15,948 
2022129,891 7,784 
2023121,586 7,469 
2024115,900 7,462 
2025119,357 6,809 
Thereafter1,238,073 9,712 
Note 5—Net Investment in Leases

In May 2019, the Company entered into a transaction with an operator of bowling entertainment venues, consisting of the purchase of 9 bowling centers for $56.7 million, of which 7 were acquired from the lessee for $44.1 million, and a commitment to invest up to $55.0 million in additional bowling centers over the next several years. The new centers were added to the Company's existing master leases with the tenant. In connection with this transaction, the maturities of the master leases were extended by 15 years to 2047. In the second quarter 2020, the Company entered into a transaction with the lessee whereby it would apply $10 million of the net proceeds it received from certain sales of the lessee's facilities to the lessee's upcoming rent obligations to the Company. In exchange, the Company's obligation under the lease to acquire an equal amount of new facilities for them or to reduce their rent in the future has been terminated. In the third quarter 2020, the Company granted the lessee a nine-month rent deferral on its two wholly-owned master leases in exchange for eliminating the Company's commitment to invest up to $55.0 million in additional bowling centers over the next several years. All deferred amounts are required to be repaid with interest beginning in January 2023.

As a result of the May 2019 modifications to the leases, the Company classified the leases as sales-type leases and recorded $424.1 million in "Net investment in leases" and derecognized $193.4 million from "Real estate, net" and "Real estate available and held for sale," $25.4 million from "Deferred operating lease income receivable, net," $13.4 million from "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" and $1.9 million from "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on its consolidated balance sheet. As a result of the modifications in the second and third quarter 2020, the Company reassessed this classification as required by ASC 842, and concluded that the leases should continue to be classified as sales-type leases. In May 2019, the Company determined that the seven bowling centers acquired did not qualify as a sale leaseback transaction and recorded $44.1 million in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on its consolidated balance sheet (refer to Note 7). The Company recognized $180.4 million in "Selling profit from sales-type leases" in its consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 as a result of the transaction. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $10.8 million and $17.0 million, respectively, of cash interest income and $22.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, of non-cash interest income in "Interest income from sales-type leases" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

The Company's net investment in leases were comprised of the following as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 ($ in thousands):
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Total undiscounted cash flows$1,020,921 $1,042,019 
Unguaranteed estimated residual value345,284 340,620 
Present value discount(926,233)(963,724)
Allowance for losses on net investment in leases(10,871)
Net investment in leases(1)
$429,101 $418,915 

(1)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, all of the Company's net investment in leases were current in their payment status and performing in accordance with the terms of the respective leases. As of December 31, 2020, the risk rating on the Company's net investment in leases was 2.0 (refer to Note 3).

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Future Minimum Lease Payments under Sales-type Leases—Future minimum lease payments to be collected under sales-type leases, excluding lease payments that are not fixed and determinable, in effect as of December 31, 2020, are as follows by year ($ in thousands):
Amount
2021$14,248 
202230,481 
202341,854 
202441,584 
202530,481 
Thereafter862,273 
Total undiscounted cash flows$1,020,921 
Allowance for Losses on Net Investment in Leases—Changes in the Company's allowance for losses on net investment in leases for the year ended December 31, 2020 were as follows ($ in thousands):
Allowance for losses on net investment in leases at beginning of period$
Initial allowance recorded upon adoption of new accounting standard(1)
9,111
Provision for losses on net investment in leases(2)
1,760 
Allowance for losses on net investment in leases at end of period$10,871 

(1)The Company recorded an initial allowance for losses on net investment in leases of $9.1 million upon the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020 (refer to Note 3).
(2)During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a provision for losses on net investment in leases of $1.8 million resulting primarily from the macroeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial real estate markets and the adoption of ASU 2016-13 (refer to Note 3).
Impairments—During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an impairment of $0.9 million in connection with the sale of a net lease property.

Note 6—Land and Development

The Company's land and development assets were comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
As of December 31,
20202019
Land and land development, at cost$441,201 $590,153 
Less: accumulated depreciation(10,538)(9,608)
Total land and development, net$430,663 $580,545 

Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company acquired a land and development asset from an unconsolidated entity in which the Company owned a noncontrolling 50% equity interest for $34.3 million, which consisted of a $7.3 million cash payment and the assumption of a $27.0 million loan. This land and development asset was sold in the fourth quarter 2020.

During the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, the Net Lease VentureCompany acquired, industrial propertiesvia foreclosure, title to a land asset which had a total fair value of $4.6 million and had previously served as collateral for $59.0 million. loans receivable held by the Company. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with this transaction.

Dispositions—During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company sold land parcels and residential lots and units and recognized land development revenue of $164.7 million, $119.6 million and $409.7 million, respectively. In connection with the sale of 2 land parcels totaling 93 acres during the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company provided an aggregate $145.0 million of financing to the buyers, of which $58.2 million and $94.2 million was outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the
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Company recognized land development cost of sales of $177.7 million, $109.7 million and $350.2 million, respectively, from its land and development portfolio.

Impairments—During the year ended December 31, 2017,2020, the Company sold a net lease asset for proceedsrecorded an aggregate impairment of $6.2$2.7 million which approximated its carrying value net of financing, to the Net Lease Ventureon 2 land and derecognized the associated $18.9 million financing.development assets. During the year ended December 31, 2017,2019, the Company made contributionsrecorded an aggregate impairment of $49.2$5.3 million on 2 land and development assets based on expected sales proceeds and an impairment of $1.1 million on a land and development asset due to the Net Lease Venture and received distributions of $26.0 million from the Net Lease Venture.
a change in business strategy. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Net Lease Venture acquired two office properties and2018, the Company made contributions to the Net Lease Venturerecorded an aggregate impairment of $37.7 million. In November 2016, the Net Lease Venture placed five year non-recourse financing of $29.0$56.7 million on one of its net lease assets. Net proceeds5 land and development assets, primarily from the financing were distributedCompany's decision to accelerate the membersmonetization of whichlegacy assets, including several larger assets.
Note 7—Loans Receivable and Other Lending Investments, net

The following is a summary of the Company received $13.2 million.Company's loans receivable and other lending investments by class ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
Construction loans20202019
Senior mortgages$449,733 $518,992 
Corporate/Partnership loans65,100 95,394 
Subtotal - gross carrying value of construction loans(1)
514,833 614,386 
Loans
Senior mortgages35,922 53,592 
Corporate/Partnership loans20,567 24,424 
Subordinate mortgages11,640 10,877 
Subtotal - gross carrying value of loans68,129 88,893 
Other lending investments
Financing receivables (refer to Note 5)46,549 44,339 
Held-to-maturity debt securities90,715 84,981 
Available-for-sale debt securities25,274 23,896 
Subtotal - other lending investments162,538 153,216 
Total gross carrying value of loans receivable and other lending investments745,500 856,495 
Allowance for loan losses(13,170)(28,634)
Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net$732,330 $827,861 

(1)As of December 31, 2017, the venture's2020, 47%, or $241.8 million, gross carrying value of total assetsconstruction loans had completed construction and 5%, or $24.6 million, gross carrying value of construction loans had substantially completed construction.

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Allowance for Loan Losses—Changes in the Company's allowance for loan losses were as follows for the year ended December 31, 2020 ($ in thousands):
General Allowance
Construction Loans
Loans
Held to
Maturity Debt Securities
Financing ReceivablesSpecific
Allowance
Total
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period$6,668 $265 $$$21,701 $28,634 
Adoption of new accounting standard(1)
(353)98 20 964 729 
Provision for loan losses(2)
226 1,280 3,073 186 4,931 9,696 
Charge-offs(3)
(25,889)(25,889)
Allowance for loan losses at end of period$6,541 $1,643 $3,093 $1,150 $743 $13,170 

(1)On January 1, 2020, the Company recorded an increase to its allowance for loan losses of $3.3 million upon the adoption of ASU 2016-13 (refer to Note 3), of which $2.5 million related to expected credit losses for unfunded loan commitments and was $658.3recorded in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities."
(2)During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $9.1 million in its consolidated statement of operations resulting from the macroeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial real estate markets, of which $1.5 million related to a recovery of credit losses for unfunded loan commitments and is recorded as a reduction to "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" and $0.9 million related to a provision on a non-performing loan that was recorded as a reduction to "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net."
(3)During the year ended December 31,2020, the Company charged-off $25.9 million from the specific allowance due to the sale of a non-performing loan. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company charged-off $19.2 million from the specific allowance due to the resolution of a non-performing loan and $12.0 million due to the deterioration of the collateral on a separate non-performing loan.

The Company's investment in loans and other lending investments and the associated allowance for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment(1)
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
Total
As of December 31, 2020   
Construction loans(2)
$53,305 $461,528 $514,833 
Loans(2)
68,129 68,129 
Financing receivables46,549 46,549 
Held-to-maturity debt securities90,715 90,715 
Available-for-sale debt securities(3)
25,274 25,274 
Less: Allowance for loan losses(743)(12,427)(13,170)
Total$52,562 $679,768 $732,330 
As of December 31, 2019   
Construction loans(2)
$$614,386 $614,386 
Loans(2)
37,820 51,073 88,893 
Financing receivables44,339 44,339 
Held-to-maturity debt securities84,981 84,981 
Available-for-sale debt securities23,896 23,896 
Less: Allowance for loan losses(21,701)(6,933)(28,634)
Total$16,119 $811,742 $827,861 

(1)The carrying value of these loans includes an unamortized net discount of $0.8 million and $0.1 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company's loans individually evaluated for impairment represents loans on non-accrual status; therefore, the unamortized amounts associated with these loans are not currently being amortized into income.
(2)The carrying value of these loans includes an unamortized net discount of $2.3 million and $0.7 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(3)Available-for-sale debt securities are evaluated for impairment under ASC 326-30.

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Credit Characteristics—As part of the Company's process for monitoring the credit quality of its loans, it performs a quarterly loan portfolio assessment and assigns risk ratings to each of its performing loans. Risk ratings, which range from 1 (lower risk) to 5 (higher risk), are based on judgments which are inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that actual performance will be similar to current expectation.

The Company's amortized cost basis in performing senior mortgages, corporate/partnership loans, subordinate mortgages and financing receivables, presented by year of origination and by credit quality, as indicated by risk rating, was as follows as of December 31, 2020 ($ in thousands):
Year of Origination
20202019201820172016Prior to
2016
Total
Senior mortgages
Risk rating
1.0$$$$$$$
1.5
2.0
2.558,070 58,070 
3.020,115 109,121 145,585 42,502 3,925 321,248 
3.5
4.053,033 53,033 
4.5
5.0
Subtotal(1)
$20,115 $$220,224 $145,585 $42,502 $3,925 $432,351 
Corporate/partnership loans
Risk rating
1.0$$$$$$$
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.022,155 22,155 
3.5
4.020,567 42,945 63,512 
4.5
5.0
Subtotal$$$42,722 $$42,945 $$85,667 
Subordinate mortgages
Risk rating
1.0$$$$$$$
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.011,640 11,640 
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Subtotal$$$$$$11,640 $11,640 
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Financing receivables
Risk rating
1.0$$$$$$$
1.5
2.046,549 46,549 
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Subtotal$$46,549 $$$$$46,549 
Total$20,115 $46,549 $262,946 $145,585 $85,447 $15,565 $576,207 

(1)As of December 31, 2020, excludes $53.3 million for 1 loan on non-accrual status.

The Company's amortized cost basis in loans, aged by payment status and presented by class, was as follows ($ in thousands):
As of December 31, 2020CurrentLess Than
and Equal
to 90 Days
Greater
Than
90 Days
Total
Past Due
Total
Senior mortgages$443,154 $42,501 $$42,501 $485,655 
Corporate/Partnership loans42,721 42,946 42,946 85,667 
Subordinate mortgages11,640 11,640 
Total$497,515 $85,447 $$85,447 $582,962 
As of December 31, 2019
Senior mortgages$534,765 $$37,820 $37,820 $572,585 
Corporate/Partnership loans119,818 119,818 
Subordinate mortgages10,877 10,877 
Total$665,460 $$37,820 $37,820 $703,280 

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Impaired Loans—In the fourth quarter 2020, the Company sold a non-performing loan with a carrying value of $15.2 million and received proceeds of $11.0 million. DuringIn addition, the Company recorded a $4.2 million loan loss provision and simultaneously charged-off of the remaining unpaid balance.

In the second quarter 2018, the Company resolved a non-performing loan with a carrying value of $145.8 million. The Company received a $45.8 million cash payment and a preferred equity investment with a face value of $100.0 million that is mandatorily redeemable in five years. The Company recorded the preferred equity at its fair value of $77.0 million and are accruing interest over the expected duration of the investment. In addition, the Company recorded a $21.4 million loan loss provision and simultaneously charged-off of the remaining unpaid balance.

The Company's impaired loans, presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31, 2020As of December 31, 2019
 Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
With an allowance recorded:      
Senior mortgages(1)
$53,305 $52,552 $(743)$37,820 $37,923 $(21,701)
Total$53,305 $52,552 $(743)$37,820 $37,923 $(21,701)

(1)The Company has1 non-accrual loan as of December 31, 2020 and 1 non-accrual loan as of December 31, 2019 that are considered impaired and included in the table above. The Company did 0t record any interest income on impaired loans for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

The Company's average recorded investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized, presented by class, was as follows ($ in thousands):
 Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
 Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:  
Subordinate mortgages$$$$$$301 
Subtotal301 
With an allowance recorded:
Senior mortgages50,205 2,145 38,556 67,041 
Corporate/Partnership loans39,169 
Subtotal50,205 2,145 38,556 106,210 
Total:
Senior mortgages50,205 2,145 38,556 67,041 
Corporate/Partnership loans39,169 
Subordinate mortgages301 
Total$50,205 $2,145 $38,556 $$106,210 $301 



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Other lending investments—Other lending investments includes the following securities ($ in thousands):
Face ValueAmortized Cost BasisNet Unrealized GainEstimated Fair ValueNet Carrying Value
As of December 31, 2020
Available-for-Sale Securities
Municipal debt securities$20,680 $20,680 $4,594 $25,274 $25,274 
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Debt securities100,000 90,715 90,715 90,715 
Total$120,680 $111,395 $4,594 $115,989 $115,989 
As of December 31, 2019
Available-for-Sale Securities
Municipal debt securities$21,140 $21,140 $2,756 $23,896 $23,896 
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Debt securities100,000 84,981 84,981 84,981 
Total$121,140 $106,121 $2,756 $108,877 $108,877 

Asof December 31, 2020, the contractual maturities of the Company's securities were as follows ($ in thousands):
Held-to-Maturity SecuritiesAvailable-for-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost BasisEstimated Fair ValueAmortized Cost BasisEstimated Fair Value
Maturities
Within one year$$$$
After one year through 5 years90,715 90,715 0 0 
After 5 years through 10 years0 0 
After 10 years20,680 25,274 
Total$90,715 $90,715 $20,680 $25,274 
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Note 8—Other Investments

The Company's other investments and its proportionate share of earnings (losses) from equity method investments were as follows ($ in thousands):
Carrying Value
Equity in Earnings (Losses)(1)
As of December 31,For the Years Ended December 31,
20202019202020192018
Real estate equity investments
Safehold Inc. ("SAFE")(2)
$937,712 $729,357 $53,476 $29,764 $4,711 
iStar Net Lease II LLC ("Net Lease Venture II")78,998 30,712 2,654 (529)(333)
iStar Net Lease I LLC ("Net Lease Venture")(3)
4,100 
Other real estate equity investments(4)
89,939 104,553 (12,929)12,620 (4,112)
Subtotal1,106,649 864,622 43,201 41,855 4,366 
Other strategic investments(5)
69,911 43,253 (1,075)(6)(9,373)
Total$1,176,560 $907,875 $42,126 $41,849 $(5,007)

(1)For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017earnings (losses) from equity method investments is net of the Company's pro rata share of $19.5 million, $14.4 million and 2016,$16.9 million, respectively, of depreciation expense and $59.3 million, $32.9 million and $18.1 million, respectively, of interest expense.
(2)As of December 31, 2020, the Company owned 34.8 million shares of SAFE common stock which, based on the closing price of $72.49 on December 31, 2020, had a market value of $2.5 billion. For the year ended December 31, 2020, equity in earnings includes $14.4 million of dilution gains resulting from the dilution of our ownership in SAFE in connection with equity offerings at SAFE in 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2019, equity in earnings includes dilution gains of $7.6 million.
(3)The Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of the Net Lease Venture on June 30, 2018 (refer to Note 4).
(4)During the year ended December 31, 2019, equity in earnings (losses) includes $19.3 million of income resulting primarily from the sale of properties at two of the Company's equity method investments. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded $1.3a $6.1 million $2.1impairment on a land and development equity method investment due to a change in business strategy.
(5)During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company identified observable price changes in an equity security held by the Company as evidenced by orderly private issuances of similar securities by the same issuer. In accordance with ASC 321, the Company remeasured its equity investment at fair value and recognized aggregate mark-to-market gains of $23.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of management fees from the Net Lease Venture. The management fees are included in "Other income" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2018, equity in earnings (losses) includes a $10.0 million impairment on a foreign equity method investment due to local market conditions.

Safehold Inc.—SAFE is a publicly-traded company formed by the Company primarily to acquire, own, manage, finance and capitalize ground leases. Ground leases generally represent ownership of the land underlying commercial real estate projects that is net leased by the fee owner of the land to the owners/operators of the real estate projects built thereon ("Ground Leases").
On January 2, 2019, the Company purchased 12.5 million newly designated limited partnership units (the "Investor Units") in SAFE's operating partnership ("SAFE OP"), at a purchase price of $20.00 per unit, for a total purchase price of $250.0 million. The purpose of the investment was to allow SAFE to fund additional Ground Lease acquisitions and originations. Each Investor Unit received distributions equivalent to distributions declared and paid on one share of SAFE's common stock. The Investor Units had no voting rights. They had limited protective consent rights over certain matters such as amendments to the terms of the Investor Units that would adversely affect the Investor Units. In May 2019, after the approval of SAFE's stockholders, the Investor Units were exchanged for shares of SAFE's common stock on a 1-for-one basis. Following the exchange, the Investor Units were retired.

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In connection with the Company's purchase of the Investor Units, it entered into a Stockholder's Agreement with SAFE on January 2, 2019. The Stockholder's Agreement:
limits the Company's discretionary voting power to 41.9% of the outstanding voting power of SAFE's common stock until its aggregate ownership of SAFE common stock is less than 41.9%;
requires the Company to cast all of its voting power in favor of three director nominees to SAFE's board who are independent of each of the Company and SAFE for three years;
subjects the Company to certain standstill provisions for two years;
restricts the Company's ability to transfer shares of SAFE common stock issued in exchange for Investor Units, or "Exchange Shares," for one year after their issuance;
prohibits the Company from transferring shares of SAFE common stock representing more than 20% of the outstanding SAFE common stock in one transaction or a series of related transactions to any person or group, other than pursuant to a widely distributed public offering, unless SAFE's other stockholders have participation rights in the transaction; and
provides the Company certain preemptive rights.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is the external manager of SAFE and is entitled to a management fee. In addition, beginning after the Company's consolidationCompany is also the external manager of a venture in which SAFE is a member. Following are the key terms of the Net Lease Venture onmanagement agreement with SAFE:
The Company received no management fee through June 30, 2018, which covered the first year of the management agreement;
The Company receives a fee equal to 1.0% of total SAFE equity (as defined in the management agreement) up to $1.5 billion; 1.25% of total SAFE equity (for incremental equity of $1.5 billion - $3.0 billion); 1.375% of total SAFE equity (for incremental equity of $3.0 billion - $5.0 billion); and after1.5% of total SAFE equity (for incremental equity over $5.0 billion);
Fee to be paid in cash or in shares of SAFE common stock, at the effectdiscretion of eliminations,SAFE's independent directors;
The stock is locked up for two years, subject to certain restrictions;
There is no additional performance or incentive fee;
The management agreement is non-terminable by SAFE through June 30, 2023 except for cause; and
Automatic annual renewals thereafter, subject to non-renewal upon certain findings by SAFE's independent directors and payment of termination fee equal to three times the prior year's management fee.
In November 2020, the Company earned $0.7acquired 1.1 million shares of SAFE's common stock in a private placement for $65.0 million. In March 2020, the Company acquired 1.7 million shares of SAFE's common stock in a private placement for $80.0 million. In November 2019, the Company acquired 3.8 million shares of SAFE's common stock in a private placement for $130.0 million. In August 2019, the Company acquired 6.0 million shares of SAFE's common stock in a private placement for $168.0 million. As of December 31, 2020, the Company owned approximately 65.4% of SAFE's common stock outstanding.
During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded $12.7 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of management fees and during the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded $1.8 million of management fees pursuant to its management agreement with respectSAFE. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company waived $1.8 million of management fees pursuant to its management agreement with SAFE.
The Company is also entitled to receive certain expense reimbursements, including for the allocable costs of its personnel that perform certain legal, accounting, due diligence tasks and other services that third-party professionals or outside consultants otherwise would perform. The Company has waived or elected not to charge in full certain of the expense reimbursements while SAFE is growing its portfolio. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company was reimbursed $5.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of expense reimbursements and for the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company was reimbursed $0.7 million of expense reimbursements. Pursuant to the terms of the management agreement with SAFE, the Company waived all expense reimbursements for the first year after the closing of SAFE's initial public offering, through June 30, 2018. The Company has an exclusivity agreement with SAFE pursuant to which it agreed, subject to certain exceptions, that it will not acquire, originate, invest in, or provide financing for a third party’s acquisition of, a
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Ground Lease unless it has first offered that opportunity to SAFE and a majority of its independent directors has declined the opportunity.
Following is a list of investments that the Company has transacted with SAFE, all of which were approved by the Company's and SAFE's independent directors, for the periods presented:
In August 2017, the Company committed to provide a $24.0 million loan to the ground lessee of a Ground Lease originated at SAFE. The loan was for the renovation of a medical office building. The Company funded $18.4 million of the loan, which was fully repaid in August 2019. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $1.2 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of interest income on the loan.
In October 2017, the Company closed on a 99-year Ground Lease and a $80.5 million construction financing commitment to support the ground-up development of a to-be-built luxury multi-family project. The transaction includes a combination of: (i) a newly created Ground Lease and a $7.2 million leasehold improvement allowance, which was fully funded as of December 31, 2020; and (ii) a $80.5 million leasehold first mortgage. As of December 31, 2020, $61.8 million of the leasehold first mortgage was funded. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $3.4 million, $1.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of interest income on the loan. The Company sold the Ground Lease to SAFE in September 2020 for $34.0 million and recognized a gain of $6.1 million in "Income from sales of real estate" in connection with the sale.
In May 2018, the Company provided a $19.9 million leasehold mortgage loan to other investorsthe ground lessee of a Ground Lease originated at SAFE. The loan was for the acquisition of 2 multi-tenant office buildings. The loan was repaid in full in November 2019 and during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $1.9 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of interest income on the loan.
In June 2018, the Company sold 2 industrial facilities to a third-party and simultaneously structured and entered into 2 Ground Leases. The Company then sold the 2 Ground Leases to SAFE. Net proceeds from the transactions totaled $36.1 million and the Company recognized a $24.5 million gain on sale.
In January 2019, the Company committed to provide a $13.3 million loan to the ground lessee of a Ground Lease originated at SAFE. The loan is for the conversion of an office building into a multi-family property. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of interest income on the loan. The loan was repaid in the fourth quarter 2020.
In February 2019, the Company acquired the leasehold interest in an office property and simultaneously entered into a new 98-year Ground Lease with SAFE (refer to Note 4). 

In August 2019, the Company acquired the leasehold interest in a net lease asset and simultaneously entered into a new 99-year Ground Lease with SAFE (refer to Note 4). 

In October 2019, SAFE acquired land and SAFE's Ground Lease tenant acquired the leasehold from a venture in which the Company has a 50% ownership interest. In addition, the Company provided a $22.0 million loan to SAFE's Ground Lease tenant for the acquisition of the leasehold. The Company sold the loan at par to a third-party in November 2019.

In June 2020, Net Lease Venture whichII (see below) acquired the leasehold interest in an office laboratory property in Honolulu, HI and simultaneously entered into a 99 year Ground Lease with SAFE.

In October 2020, the Company provided a $22.5 million loan to the ground lessee of a Ground Lease originated at SAFE. The loan was for the Ground Lease tenant's recapitalization of an existing multi-family property. The Company received $2.3 million of consideration from SAFE in connection with this transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded as a reduction to "Net$0.3 million of interest income attributable to noncontrolling interests" inon the Company's consolidated statements of operations.loan.

Net Lease Venture II—In July 2018, the Company entered into a new venture ("Net Lease Venture II") with an investment strategy similar to the Net Lease Venture. The Net Lease Venture II has a right of first offer on all new net lease investments (excluding Ground Leases) originated by the Company. TheNet Lease Venture II's investment period ends in June 2021. Net Lease Venture II is a voting interest entity and the Company has an equity interest in the new venture of approximately
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51.9%, which will be accounted. The Company does not have a controlling interest in Net Lease Venture II due to the substantive participating rights of its partner. The Company accounts for its investment in Net Lease Venture II as an equity method investment and is responsible for managing the venture in exchange for a management fee and incentive fee.During the yearyears ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $1.5 million, $1.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of management fees from the Net Lease Venture II.


In December 2019, Net Lease Venture II closed on a commitment to provide up to $150.0 million in net lease financing for the construction of 3 industrial centers and entered into a 25 year master lease with the tenant. As of December 31, 2020, Net Lease Venture II had funded $85.9 million of its commitment.
In December 2019, Net Lease Venture II closed on the acquisition of 2 grocery distribution centers for $81.8 million, inclusive of assumed debt. The properties are 100% leased with 2 separate coterminous leveraged leases that expire in February 2026.

In December 2018, Net Lease Venture II acquired four4 buildings comprising 168,636 square feet (the "Properties") located in Livermore, CA.. Net Lease Venture II acquired the Properties for $31.2 million which are 100% leased with four4 separate leases and which each have 10 years of term remaining.that expire in December 2028.

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Other real estate equity investments—As of December 31, 2018,2020, the Company's other real estate equity investments include equity interests in real estate ventures ranging from 16%31% to 95%, comprised of investments of $65.6$58.7 million in operating properties and $65.3$31.2 million in land assets. As of December 31, 2017,2019, the Company's other real estate equity investments included $38.8$61.7 million in operating properties and $63.8$42.9 million in land assets. In December 2019, the Company sold a partial interest in one of its other real estate equity investments to a related party for $0.5 million and recorded no gain or loss on the transaction.      
In August 2018, the Company provided a $33.0 million mezzanine loan with a principal balance of which $28.4$33.0 million was funded as of December 31, 2018,2020 and 2019, to an unconsolidated entity in which the Company owns a 50% equity interest. As of December 31, 2018, theThe loan matures in August 2021. The loan is included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $2.4 million, $2.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of interest income on the mezzanine loan.


In December 2016, the Company sold a land and development asset for $36.0 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company ownsowned a 50.0% equity interest. The Company recognized a gain of $8.8 million, reflecting the Company's share of the interest sold to a third party, which was recorded as "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-05, on January 1, 2018, the Company recorded an increase to retained earnings of $8.8 million, bringing the Company's aggregate gain to approximately $17.6 million. The Company and its partner both made $7.0 million contributions to the venture and the Company provided financing to the entity in the form of a $27.0 million senior loan,loan. In April 2019, the Company acquired the land and development asset from the entity for $34.3 million, which consisted of whicha $7.3 million cash payment and the assumption of the $27.0 million and $25.4 million was funded as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company received $17.6 million of net proceeds from the sale of the asset. This entity is a VIE and the Company does not have a controlling interest due to shared control of the entity with its partner.senior loan. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 20172019 and 2016,2018, the Company recorded $2.1 million, $1.9$0.6 million and $0.1$2.1 million, respectively, of interest income on the senior loan. This asset was sold in the fourth quarter 2020.
Other strategic investments—As of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the Company also had investments in real estate related funds and other strategic investments in real estate entities.
Summarized investee financial information—The following tables presenttable presents the investee level summarized financial information of the Company's equity method investments ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,For the Years Ended December 31,
 20202019202020192018
Balance Sheets  Income Statements
Total assets$4,522,147 $3,653,763 Revenues$149,928 $214,123 $262,970 
Total liabilities2,437,621 1,918,034 Expenses(203,689)(181,456)(187,257)
Noncontrolling interests2,124 1,486 Net income attributable to parent entities(53,955)32,474 75,056 
Total equity attributable to parent entities2,082,402 1,734,243 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, SAFE represented a significant subsidiary of the Company. For detailed financial information regarding SAFE, please refer to its financial statements, which are publicly available on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov under the ticker symbol "SAFE."
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  As of December 31,  For the Years Ended December 31,
  2018 2017  2018 2017 2016
Balance Sheets     Income Statements     
Total assets $2,118,045
 $2,493,798
 Revenues$262,970
 $261,867
 $272,281
Total liabilities 1,016,502
 1,169,125
 Expenses(187,257) (167,999) (227,720)
Noncontrolling interests 2,007
 13,258
 Net income attributable to parent entities75,056
 91,633
 42,209
Total equity attributable to parent entities 1,099,536
 1,311,415
       

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Note 8—9—Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Deferred expenses and other assets, net, consist of the following items ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
20202019
Intangible assets, net(1)
$156,041 $174,973 
Finance lease right-of-use assets(2)
143,727 145,209 
Operating lease right-of-use assets(2)
48,891 34,063 
Other receivables10,881 16,846 
Restricted cash51,933 45,034 
Other assets(3)
19,453 17,534 
Leasing costs, net(4)
2,340 3,793 
Corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment, net(5)
2,024 2,736 
Deferred financing fees, net1,549 2,300 
Deferred expenses and other assets, net$436,839 $442,488 

(1)Intangible assets, net includes above market and in-place lease assets and lease incentives related to the acquisition of real estate assets. Accumulated amortization on intangible assets, net was $44.4 million and $33.4 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The amortization of above market leases and lease incentive assets decreased operating lease income in the Company's consolidated statements of operations by $1.4 million, $1.7 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These intangible lease assets are amortized over the term of the lease. The amortization expense for in-place leases was $10.5 million, $9.6 million and $7.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These amounts are included in "Depreciation and amortization" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2020, the weighted average remaining amortization period for the Company's intangible assets was approximately 16.7 years.
(2)Right-of-use lease assets relate primarily to the Company's leases of office space and certain of its ground leases. Right-of use lease assets initially equal the lease liability. The lease liability (see table below) equals the present value of the minimum rental payments due under the lease discounted at the rate implicit in the lease or the Company's incremental secured borrowing rate for similar collateral. For operating leases, lease liabilities were discounted at the Company's weighted average incremental secured borrowing rate for similar collateral estimated to be 5.1% and the weighted average remaining lease term is 8.2 years. For finance leases, lease liabilities were discounted at a weighted average rate implicit in the lease of 5.5% and the weighted average remaining lease term is 97.0 years. Right-of-use assets for finance leases are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and are recorded in "Depreciation and amortization" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $8.2 million and $5.1 million, respectively, in "Interest expense" and $1.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in "Depreciation and amortization" in its consolidated statement of operations relating to finance leases. For operating leases, rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and is recorded in "General and administrative" and "Real estate expense" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations (refer to Note 3). During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $4.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively, in "General and administrative" and $3.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in "Real estate expense" in its consolidated statement of operations relating to operating leases.
(3)Other assets primarily includes derivative assets, prepaid expenses and deposits for certain real estate assets.
(4)Accumulated amortization of leasing costs was $2.6 million and $3.3 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(5)Accumulated depreciation on corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment was $14.3 million and $13.1 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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 As of December 31,
 2018 2017
Intangible assets, net(1)
$156,281
 $27,124
Other receivables(2)
46,887
 56,369
Restricted cash42,793
 20,045
Other assets(3)
32,333
 23,081
Leasing costs, net(4)
6,224
 9,050
Corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment, net(5)
3,850
 4,652
Deferred financing fees, net900
 1,409
Deferred expenses and other assets, net$289,268
 $141,730

(1)Intangible assets, net includes above market and in-place lease assets and lease incentives related to the acquisition of real estate assets. On June 30, 2018, the Company consolidated the Net Lease Venture (refer to Note 7) and recorded $135.3 million of intangible assets to "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Accumulated amortization on intangible assets, net was $27.0 million and $34.9 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The amortization of above market leases and lease incentive assets decreased operating lease income in the Company's consolidated statements of operations by $2.2 million, $2.5 million and $3.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These intangible lease assets are amortized over the term of the lease. The amortization expense for in-place leases was $7.2 million, $1.9 million and $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These amounts are included in "Depreciation and amortization" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2018, the weighted average amortization period for the Company's intangible assets was approximately 22.3 years.
(2)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, includes $26.0 million of reimbursements receivable related to the construction and development of an operating property.
(3)Other assets primarily includes derivative assets, prepaid expenses and deposits for certain real estate assets.
(4)Accumulated amortization of leasing costs was $4.4 million and $4.7 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(5)Accumulated depreciation on corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment was $11.9 million and $10.5 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following items ($ in thousands):
As of December 31,
As of December 31,20202019
2018 2017
Other liabilities(1)
$143,808
 $79,015
Other liabilities(1)
$91,513 $81,709 
Accrued expenses(2)
97,007
 101,035
Finance lease liabilities (see table above)Finance lease liabilities (see table above)150,520 147,749 
Operating lease liabilities (see table above)Operating lease liabilities (see table above)50,072 34,182 
Accrued expensesAccrued expenses94,724 83,778 
Accrued interest payable42,669
 49,933
Accrued interest payable32,355 25,733 
Intangible liabilities, net(3)
35,108
 8,021
Intangible liabilities, net(2)
Intangible liabilities, net(2)
48,738 51,223 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$318,592
 $238,004
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$467,922 $424,374 

(1)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, "Other liabilities" includes $18.5 million and $29.2 million, respectively, related to profit sharing arrangements with developers for certain properties sold. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, includes $0.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, associated with "Real estate available and held for sale" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, "Other liabilities" also includes $9.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively related to tax increment financing bonds which were issued by government entities to fund development within two of the Company's land projects. The amount represents tax assessments associated with each project, which will decrease as the Company sells units.
(2)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, accrued expenses includes $1.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively, associated with "Real estate available and held for sale" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
(3)Intangible liabilities, net includes below market lease liabilities related to the acquisition of real estate assets. On June 30, 2018, the Company consolidated the Net Lease Venture (refer to Note 7) and recorded $34.3 million of intangible liabilities to "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Accumulated amortization on below market leases was $2.8 million and $7.8 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The amortization of below market leases increased operating lease income in the Company's consolidated statements of operations by $3.9 million, $1.3 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, the weighted average amortization period for the Company's intangible liabilities was approximately 22.8 years.

(1)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, "Other liabilities" includes $36.9 million and $27.5 million, respectively, of deferred income. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, other liabilities includes $19.0 million and $8.7 million, respectively, of derivative liabilities. As of December 31, 2020, other liabilities includes $1.0 million of expected credit losses for unfunded loan commitments.

(2)Intangible liabilities, net includes below market lease liabilities related to the acquisition of real estate assets. Accumulated amortization on below market lease liabilities was $7.5 million and $5.0 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The amortization of below market lease liabilities increased operating lease income in the Company's consolidated statements of operations by $2.5 million, $2.3 million and $3.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, the weighted average amortization period for the Company's intangible liabilities was approximately 17.5 years.
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Intangible assets—The estimated expense from the amortization of intangible assets for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows ($ in thousands):
YearAmount
2021$11,725 
202211,724 
202311,570 
202411,452 
202511,144 
2019$8,833
20208,702
20218,701
20228,700
20238,579

Note 9—10—Loan Participations Payable, net


The Company's loan participations payable, net were as follows ($ in thousands):
 Carrying Value as of Carrying Value as of
 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Loan participations payable(1)
 $22,642
 $102,737
Loan participations payable(1)
$42,501 $35,656 
Debt discounts and deferred financing costs, net (158) (312)Debt discounts and deferred financing costs, net(18)
Total loan participations payable, net $22,484
 $102,425
Total loan participations payable, net$42,501 $35,638 

(1)As of December 31, 2018, the Company had one loan participation payable with an interest rate of 7.0%. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had two loan participations payable with a weighted average interest rate of 6.5%.
(1)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had 1 loan participation payable with an interest rate of 6.0% and 6.3%, respectively.
Loan participations represent transfers of financial assets that did not meet the sales criteria established under ASC Topic 860 and are accounted for as loan participations payable, net as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017.2019. As of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the corresponding loan receivable balances were $22.5$42.5 million and $102.3$35.6 million, respectively, and are included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The principal and interest due on these loan participations payable are paid from cash flows of the corresponding loans receivable, which serve as collateral for the participations.


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Note 10—11—Debt Obligations, net


The Company's debt obligations were as follows ($ in thousands):
Carrying Value as of December 31, 
Stated
Interest Rates
 
Scheduled
Maturity Date
Carrying Value as of December 31,Stated
Interest Rates
 Scheduled
Maturity Date
2018 2017   20202019 
Secured credit facilities and mortgages:      Secured credit facilities and mortgages:     
2015 $325 Million Revolving Credit Facility$
 $325,000
 LIBOR + 2.50%
(1) 
September 2020
2016 Senior Term Loan646,750
 399,000
 LIBOR + 2.75%
(2) 
June 2023
Revolving Credit FacilityRevolving Credit Facility$$LIBOR + 2.00%(1)September 2022
Senior Term LoanSenior Term Loan491,875 491,875 LIBOR + 2.75%(2)June 2023
Mortgages collateralized by net lease assets(3)
802,367
 208,491
 3.62% - 7.26%
(4) 
 
Mortgages collateralized by net lease assets(3)
721,075 721,118 1.69% - 7.26%(3)
Total secured credit facilities and mortgages(4)1,449,117
 932,491
    1,212,950 1,212,993    
Unsecured notes:       Unsecured notes:     
5.00% senior notes(5)
375,000
 770,000
 5.00% July 2019
4.625% senior notes(6)
400,000
 400,000
 4.625% September 2020
6.50% senior notes(7)
275,000
 275,000
 6.50% July 2021
6.00% senior notes(8)
375,000
 375,000
 6.00% April 2022
5.25% senior notes(9)
400,000
 400,000
 5.25% September 2022
3.125% senior convertible notes(10)
287,500
 287,500
 3.125% September 2022
6.00% senior notes(5)
6.00% senior notes(5)
110,545 6.00%
5.25% senior notes(6)
5.25% senior notes(6)
400,000 5.25%
3.125% senior convertible notes(7)
3.125% senior convertible notes(7)
287,500 287,500 3.125%September 2022
4.75% senior notes(8)
4.75% senior notes(8)
775,000 775,000 4.75%October 2024
4.25% senior notes(9)
4.25% senior notes(9)
550,000 550,000 4.25%August 2025
5.50% senior notes(10)
5.50% senior notes(10)
400,000 5.50%February 2026
Total unsecured notes2,112,500
 2,507,500
    Total unsecured notes2,012,500 2,123,045    
Other debt obligations:
      Other debt obligations:    
Trust preferred securities100,000
 100,000
 LIBOR + 1.50% October 2035Trust preferred securities100,000 100,000 LIBOR + 1.50% October 2035
Total debt obligations3,661,617
 3,539,991
    Total debt obligations3,325,450 3,436,038    
Debt discounts and deferred financing costs, net(52,531) (63,591)    Debt discounts and deferred financing costs, net(38,475)(48,958)   
Total debt obligations, net (11)
$3,609,086
 $3,476,400
    
Total debt obligations, net(11)
$3,286,975 $3,387,080    

(1)The loan bears interest at the Company's election of either: (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) prime, (b) federal funds plus 0.5% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.0% and subject to a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75%; or (ii) LIBOR subject to a margin ranging from 2.25% to 2.75%. At maturity, the Company may convert outstanding borrowings to a one year term loan which matures in quarterly installments through September 2021.
(2)The loan bears interest at the Company's election of either: (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) prime, (b) federal funds plus 0.5% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.0% and subject to a margin of 1.75%; or (ii) LIBOR subject to a margin of 2.75%.
(3)On June 30, 2018, the Company consolidated the Net Lease Venture and recorded $464.7 million to "Debt obligations, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
(4)As of December 31, 2018, the weighted average interest rate of these loans is 4.4% inclusive of the effect of interest rate swaps.
(5)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty. Subsequent to December 31, 2018, the Company called for redemption the remaining principal amount of these notes on March 7, 2019.
(6)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty beginning June 15, 2020.
(7)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty beginning July 1, 2020.
(8)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty beginning April 1, 2021.
(9)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty beginning September 15, 2021.
(10)The Company's 3.125% senior convertible fixed rate notes due September 2022 ("3.125% Convertible Notes") are convertible at the option of the holders at a conversion rate of 65.47 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Notes, which equals a conversion price of $15.27 per share, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 15, 2022. Upon conversion, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, a combination of cash and shares of its common stock. As such, at issuance in September 2017, the Company valued the liability component at $221.8 million, net of fees, and the equity component of the conversion feature at $22.5 million, net of fees, and recorded the equity component in "Additional paid-in capital" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. In October 2017, the initial purchasers of the 3.125% Convertible Notes exercised their option to purchase an additional $37.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes. At issuance, the Company valued the liability component at $34.0 million, net of fees, and the equity component of the conversion feature at $3.4 million, net of fees, and recorded the equity component in "Additional paid-in capital" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2018, the carrying value of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $262.6 million, net of fees, and the unamortized discount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $20.5 million, net of fees. As of December 31, 2017, the carrying value of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $256.7 million, net of fees, and the unamortized discount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $25.2 million, net of fees. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized $9.0 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of contractual interest and $4.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of discount amortization on the 3.125% Convertible Notes. The effective interest rate for 2018 and 2017 was 5.2%.
(11)The Company capitalized interest relating to development activities of $11.3 million, $8.5 million and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(1)The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at the Company's election of either: (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) prime, (b) federal funds plus 0.50% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.00% and subject to a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.50%; or (ii) LIBOR subject to a margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.50%. At maturity, the Company may convert outstanding borrowings to a one year term loan which matures in quarterly installments through September 2023.

(2)The Senior Term Loan bears interest at the Company's election of either: (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) prime, (b) federal funds plus 0.50% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.00% and subject to a margin of 1.75%; or (ii) LIBOR subject to a margin of 2.75%.
(3)In June 2019, the buyer of a portfolio of net lease assets assumed a $228.0 million non-recourse mortgage (refer to Note 4). As of December 31, 2020, the weighted average interest rate of these loans is 4.4% inclusive of the effect of interest rate swaps.
(4)As of December 31, 2020, $2.1 billion net carrying value of assets served as collateral for the Company's secured debt obligations.
(5)The Company repaid these senior notes in January 2020.
(6)The Company repaid these senior notes in September 2020.
(7)The Company's 3.125% senior convertible fixed rate notes due September 2022 ("3.125% Convertible Notes") are convertible at the option of the holders at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 15, 2022. The conversion rate as of December 31, 2020 was 70.25 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Notes, which equals a conversion price of $14.23 per share. Upon conversion, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, a combination of cash and shares of its common stock. As such, at issuance in September 2017, the Company valued the liability component at $221.8 million, net of fees, and the equity component of the conversion feature at $22.5 million, net of fees, and recorded the equity component in "Additional paid-in capital" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. In October 2017, the initial purchasers of the 3.125% Convertible Notes exercised their option to purchase an additional $37.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes. At issuance, the Company valued the liability component at $34.0 million, net of fees, and the equity component of the conversion feature at $3.4 million, net of fees, and recorded the equity component in "Additional paid-in capital" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2020, the carrying value of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $275.1 million, net of fees, and the unamortized discount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $10.2 million, net of fees. As of December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $268.7 million, net of fees, and the unamortized discount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes was $15.5 million, net of fees. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized $9.0 million, $9.0 million, $9.0 million, respectively, of contractual interest and $5.2 million, $5.0 million and $4.7 million, respectively, of discount amortization on the 3.125% Convertible Notes. The effective interest rate for 2020, 2019 and 2018 was 5.2%.
(8)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty beginning July 1, 2024.
(9)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty beginning May 1, 2025.
(10)The Company can prepay these senior notes without penalty beginning August 15, 2024.
(11)The Company capitalized interest relating to development activities of $1.9 million, $7.5 million and $11.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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Future Scheduled Maturities—As of December 31, 2018,2020, future scheduled maturities of outstanding debt obligations are as follows ($ in thousands):
Unsecured DebtSecured DebtTotal
2021$$156,144 $156,144 
2022287,500 46,787 334,287 
2023491,875 491,875 
2024775,000 775,000 
2025550,000 272,843 822,843 
Thereafter500,000 245,301 745,301 
Total principal maturities2,112,500 1,212,950 3,325,450 
Unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, net(32,465)(6,010)(38,475)
Total debt obligations, net$2,080,035 $1,206,940 $3,286,975 
 Unsecured Debt Secured Debt Total
2019$375,000
 $434
 $375,434
2020400,000
 
 400,000
2021275,000
 161,914
 436,914
20221,062,500
 48,968
 1,111,468
2023
 646,750
 646,750
Thereafter100,000
 591,051
 691,051
Total principal maturities2,212,500
 1,449,117
 3,661,617
Unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs, net(41,267) (11,264) (52,531)
Total debt obligations, net$2,171,233
 $1,437,853
 $3,609,086

(1)Subsequent to December 31, 2018, the Company called for redemption $375.0 million principal amount of senior notes on March 7, 2019.


2017 Secured Financing—In March 2017, the predecessor of SAFE (which at the time was comprised of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries conducting its Ground Lease business) entered into a $227.0 million secured financing transaction (the "2017 Secured Financing") that accrued interest at 3.795% and matures in April 2027. The 2017 Secured Financing was collateralized by the 12 properties comprising SAFE's initial portfolio. In connection with the 2017 Secured Financing, the Company incurred $7.3 million of lender and third-party fees, substantially all of which was capitalized in "Debt obligations, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In April 2017, the Company derecognized the 2017 Secured Financing when third parties acquired a controlling interest in SAFE's predecessor, prior to SAFE's initial public offering (refer to Note 4).
The Company is providing a limited recourse guaranty and environmental indemnity under the 2017 Secured Financing that will remain in effect until SAFE has achieved either an equity market capitalization of at least $500.0 million (inclusive of the initial portfolio that the Company contributed to SAFE) or a net worth of at least $250.0 million (exclusive of the initial portfolio that the Company contributed to SAFE), and SAFE or another replacement guarantor provides similar guaranties and indemnities to the lenders. The management agreement with SAFE provides that SAFE may not terminate the management agreement unless a successor guarantor reasonably acceptable to the Company has agreed to replace the Company as guarantor and indemnitor or has provided the Company with a reasonably acceptable indemnity for any losses suffered by the Company as guarantor and indemnitor. SAFE has generally agreed to indemnify the Company for any amounts the Company is required to pay, or other losses the Company may suffer, under the limited recourse guaranty and environmental indemnity.
2016 Senior Term LoanIn June 2016, the Company entered into a senior term loan of $450.0 million (the "2016 Senior Term Loan"). In August 2016, the Company upsized the facility to $500.0 million. The initial $450.0 million of the 2016 Senior Term Loan was issued at 99.0% of par and the upsize was issued at par. In September 2017, the Company reduced, repriced and extended the 2016 Senior Term Loan to $400.0 million priced at LIBOR plus 3.00% with a 0.75% LIBOR floor and maturing in October 2021. In June 2018, the Company increasedamended its senior secured term loan (the "Senior Term Loan") to increase the 2016 Senior Term Loanamount of the loan to $650.0 million, reducedreduce the interest rate to LIBOR plus 2.75% and extendedextend its maturity to June 2023. The facility was also modified to permitSenior Term Loan is secured by pledges of equity of certain subsidiaries that own a defined pool of assets. The Senior Term Loan permits substitution of collateral, subject to overall collateral pool coverage and concentration limits, over the life of the facility. This modification eliminates the mandatory amortization upon payoff or sale of collateral which existed prior to the upsize and broadens the types of collateral permitted under the facility. The Company may make optional prepayments, subject to prepayment fees, and is required to repay 0.25% of the principal amount each quarter.fees.
During the yearsyear ended December 31, 2018, and 2017, repayments of the 2016 Senior Term Loan prior to its modificationsmodification and expenses incurred for the modificationsmodification resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $2.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively.million.


2015 Revolving Credit Facility—In March 2015,September 2019, the Company entered into aamended its secured revolving credit facility with a(the "Revolving Credit Facility") to increase the maximum capacity of $250.0to $350.0 million, (the "2015 Revolving Credit Facility"). In September 2017, the Company upsized the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility to $325.0 million, added additional lenders to the syndicate, extendedextend the maturity date to September 20202022 and mademake certain other changes. This facility isOutstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a pledgepledges of the equity interestinterests in the Company's subsidiaries that own a defined pool of assets which provide asset value coverage for borrowings under the facility.assets. Borrowings under this credit facility bear interest at a floating rate indexed to one of

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several base rates plus a margin which adjusts upward or downward based upon the Company's corporate credit rating. Anrating, ranging from 1.0% to 1.5% in the case of base rate loans and from 2.0% to 2.5% in the case of LIBOR loans. In addition, there is an undrawn credit facility commitment fee that ranges from 0.30%0.25% to 0.50%0.45%, based on corporate credit ratings. At maturity, the Company may convert outstanding borrowings to a one year term loan which matures in quarterly installments through September 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company repaid from cash on hand the $325.0 million outstanding on the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility and as2023. As of December 31, 2018,2020, based on the Company's borrowing base of assets, the Company had $325.0the ability to draw $350.0 million of borrowing capacity available underwithout pledging any additional assets to the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility.facility.
Unsecured Notes—In September 2017,2019, the Company issued $400.0$675.0 million principal amount of 4.625%4.75% senior unsecured notes due September 2020, $400.0 million principal amount of 5.25% senior unsecured notes due September 2022 and $250.0 million of 3.125% Convertible Notes due September 2022. The Company incurred approximately $18.6 million dollars in fees related to these offerings, all of which was capitalized in "Debt obligations, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.October 2024. Proceeds from these offerings,the offering, together with cash on hand, were used to repay in full the $550.0$400.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.0%4.625% senior unsecured notes due November 2017,September 2020 and the $300.0$275.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 7.125%6.50% senior unsecured notes due July 2021. In November 2019, the Company issued an additional $100.0 million principal amount of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due October 2024 at 102% of par, representing a yield to maturity of 4.29%.

In December 2019, the Company issued $550.0 million principal amount of 4.25% senior unsecured notes due August 2025. Proceeds from the offering were used to redeem the $375.0 million principal amount outstanding ($110.5 million was redeemed in January 2020) of the 6.00% senior unsecured notes due April 2022, repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under the Senior Term Loan and pay related premiums and expenses in connection with the transaction.

In August 2020, the Company issued $400.0 million principal amount of 5.50% senior unsecured notes due February 2018 and2026. Proceeds from the $300.0offering, together with cash on hand, were used to repay in full the $400.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.875%5.25% senior unsecured notes due July 2018. In addition, the initial purchasers of the 3.125% Convertible Notes exercised their option to purchase an additional $37.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.125% Convertible Notes.September 2022.


During the years ended December 31, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, repayments of senior unsecured notes prior to maturity resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $1.2$12.0 million, $13.6$26.6 million and $0.4$1.2 million, respectively. These amounts are included in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

In November 2016, in connection with the retirement of the Company's $200.0 million principal amount of 3.0% senior unsecured convertible notes due November 2016, the Company converted $9.6 million principal amount into 0.8 million shares of our common stock.

Collateral Assets—The carrying value of the Company's assets that are directly pledged or are held by subsidiaries whose equity is pledged as collateral to secure the Company's obligations under its secured debt facilities are as follows, by asset type ($ in thousands):
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 2018 2017
 
Collateral Assets(1)
 Non-Collateral Assets 
Collateral Assets(1)
 Non-Collateral Assets
Real estate, net$1,620,008
 $151,011
 $795,321
 $486,710
Real estate available and held for sale1,055
 21,496
 20,069
 48,519
Land and development, net12,300
 585,918
 25,100
 835,211
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net(2)(3)
498,524
 480,154
 194,529
 1,021,340
Other investments
 304,275
 
 321,241
Cash and other assets
 1,329,990
 
 898,252
Total$2,131,887
 $2,872,844
 $1,035,019
 $3,611,273

(1)The 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility are secured only by pledges of equity of certain of the Company's subsidiaries and not by pledges of the assets held by such subsidiaries. Such subsidiaries are subject to contractual restrictions under the terms of such credit facilities, including restrictions on incurring new debt (subject to certain exceptions). As of December 31, 2018, Collateral Assets includes $403.5 million carrying value of assets held by entities whose equity interests are pledged as collateral for the $325.0 million 2015 Revolving Credit Facility that is undrawn as of December 31, 2018.
(2)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the amounts presented exclude general reserves for loan losses of $13.0 million and $17.5 million, respectively.
(3)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the amounts presented exclude loan participations of $22.5 million and $102.3 million, respectively.


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Debt Covenants


The Company's outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness, as such terms are defined in the indentures governing the debt securities, of at least 1.2x and a covenant not to incur additional indebtedness (except forrestricting certain incurrences of permitted debt), ifdebt based on a pro forma basis, the Company's consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, determined in accordance with the indentures governing the Company's debt securities, is 1.5x or lower.ratio. If any of the Company's covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of its debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. If the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio is limited, the Company is permitted to incur indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing existing indebtedness and for other permitted purposes under the indentures.


The Company's 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, the 2016 Senior Term Loan requires the Company to maintain collateral coverage of at least 1.25x outstanding borrowings on the facility. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a borrowing base of assets and requires the Company to maintain both borrowing base asset value of at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility and a consolidated ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of at least 1.5x. The 2015 Revolving Credit Facility does not require that proceeds from the borrowing base be used to pay down outstanding borrowings provided the borrowing base asset value remains at least 1.5x outstanding borrowings on the facility. To satisfy this covenant, the Company has the option to pay down outstanding borrowings or substitute assets in the borrowing base. The Company may not pay common dividends if it ceases to qualify as a REIT. In June 2018,Under both the Company amended the terms of the 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility to include the ability to pay common dividends with no restrictions so long as the Company is notpermitted to pay dividends provided that no material default (as defined in default on any ofthe relevant agreement) has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom and the Company remains in compliance with its debt obligations.financial covenants after giving effect to the dividend.


The Company's 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate the Company's indebtedness to them if the Company fails to pay amounts due in respect of its other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing the Company's unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate the Company's indebtedness to them if the Company's other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated.


Note 11—12—Commitments and Contingencies


Unfunded Commitments—The Company generally funds construction and development loans and build-outs of space in real estate assets over a period of time if and when the borrowers and tenants meet established milestones and other performance criteria. The Company refers to these arrangements as Performance-Based Commitments. In addition, the Company has committed to invest capital in several real estate funds and other ventures. These arrangements are referred to as Strategic Investments.


As of December 31, 2018,2020, the maximum amount of fundings the Company may be obligatedrequired to make under each category, assuming all performance hurdles and milestones are met under the Performance-Based Commitments and assumingthat 100% of its capital committed to Strategic Investments is drawn down, are as follows ($ in thousands):
Loans and Other Lending Investments(1)
Real
Estate
Other
Investments
Total
Performance-Based Commitments$63,419 $2,213 $25,959 $91,591 
Strategic Investments12,810 12,810 
Total$63,419 $2,213 $38,769 $104,401 

(1)Excludes $7.5 million of commitments on loan participations sold that are not the obligation of the Company.
 
Loans and Other Lending Investments(1)
 Real Estate 
Other
Investments
 Total
Performance-Based Commitments$436,910
 $12,610
 $
 $449,520
Strategic Investments
 
 39,754
 39,754
Total$436,910
 $12,610
 $39,754
 $489,274
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Other Commitments—Total operating lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 2017 and 2016 was $5.0$5.4 million, $5.2$4.4 million and $5.9$5.0 million, respectively. Future minimum lease obligations under non-cancelable operating and finance leases as of December 31, 2020 are as follows ($ in thousands):
Operating(1)(2)
Finance(1)
2021$3,797 $5,494 
20226,756 5,604 
20236,393 5,716 
20246,309 5,830 
20256,297 5,946 
Thereafter496 1,567,826 
Total undiscounted cash flows30,048 1,596,416 
Present value discount(1)
(3,771)(1,445,896)
Other adjustments(2)
23,795 
Lease liabilities$50,072 $150,520 

(1)During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company made payments of $4.3 million and $4.1 million, respectively, related to its operating leases and $5.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively, related to its finance leases (refer to Note 4). As of December 31, 2020, the weighted average lease term for the Company's operating leases, excluding operating leases for which the Company's tenants pay rent on its behalf, was 5.6 years and the weighted average discount rate was 5.0%. As of December 31, 2020, the weighted average lease term for the Company's finance leases was 97 years and the weighted average discount rate was 5.5%.
2019$4,340
20204,016
20211,589
2022991
2023849
Thereafter2,469
(2)The Company is obligated to pay ground rent under certain operating leases; however, the Company's tenants at the properties pay this expense directly under the terms of various subleases and these amounts are excluded from lease obligations. The amount shown above is the net present value of the payments to be made by the Company's tenants on its behalf.

Future minimum lease obligations under operating and finance leases as of December 31, 2019 were as follows ($ in thousands):
Operating(1)(2)
Finance(1)
2020$4,167 $5,386 
20211,803 5,494 
20221,098 5,604 
2023728 5,716 
2024617 5,830 
Thereafter1,447 1,573,824 
Total undiscounted cash flows9,860 1,601,854 
Present value discount(1)
(1,057)(1,454,105)
Other adjustments(2)
25,379 
Lease liabilities$34,182 $147,749 

(1)As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average lease term for the Company's operating leases, excluding operating leases for which the Company's tenants pay rent on its behalf, was 4.2 years and the weighted average discount rate was 5.6%. As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average lease term for the Company's finance leases was 93 years and the weighted average discount rate was 5.4%.
(2)The Company is obligated to pay ground rent under certain operating leases; however, the Company's tenants at the properties pay this expense directly under the terms of various subleases and these amounts are excluded from lease obligations. The amount shown above is the net present value of the payments to be made by the Company's tenants on its behalf.

Legal Proceedings—The Company and/or one or more of its subsidiaries is party to various pending litigation matters that are considered ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company's business as a finance and investment company focused on the commercial real estate industry, including foreclosure-related proceedings. The Company believes it is not a party to, nor are any of its properties the subject of, any pending legal proceeding that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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Note 12—13—Risk Management and Derivatives
Risk management
In the normal course of its on-going business operations, the Company encounters economic risk. There are three main components of economic risk: interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice at different points in time and potentially at different bases, than its interest-earning assets. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company's lending investments or leases that result from a borrower's or tenant's inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of loans and other lending investments due to changes in interest rates or other market factors, including the rate of prepayments of principal and the value of the collateral underlying loans, the valuation of real estate assets by the Company as well as changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Risk concentrations—Concentrations of credit risks arise when a number of borrowers or tenants related to the Company's investments are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations, including those to the Company, to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions.
Substantially all of the Company's real estate, as well asnet investment in leases and assets collateralizing its loans receivable are located in the United States. As of December 31, 2018, the only states with a concentration greater than 10.0% were New York with 16.5% and California with 11.0%. As of December 31, 2018,2020, the Company's portfolio contains concentrations in the following assetproperty types: office/industrial 32.7%, land 18.4%,office, entertainment/leisure, 17.4%,Ground Leases, industrial, land and development, multifamily, hotel, 7.1%condominium, retail and mixed use/mixed collateral 7.0%.other property types.
The Company underwrites the credit of prospective borrowers and tenants and often requires them to provide some form of credit support such as corporate guarantees, letters of credit and/or cash security deposits. Although the Company's loans and real estate assets are geographically diverse and the borrowers and tenants operate in a variety of industries, to the extent the Company has a significant concentration of interest or operating lease revenues from any single borrower or tenant, the inability of that borrower or tenant to make its payment could have a material adverse effect on the Company. As ofDuring the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, the Company's five5 largest borrowers or tenants collectively accounted for approximately 14.4%21.4% of the Company's 2018 revenues, of which no singlethe largest customer, accountsfrom the Company's net lease segment, accounted for more than 6.7%11.6%.
Derivatives
The Company's use of derivative financial instruments has historically been limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts. The principal objective of such financial instruments is to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with the Company's operating and financial structure and to manage its exposure to interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The Company may have derivatives that are not designated as hedges because they do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements. Although not designated as hedges, such derivatives are entered into to manage the Company's exposure to interest rate movements foreign exchange rate movements and other identified risks.

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The table below presents the fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 20182020 and 2019 ($ in thousands)(1):
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
As of December 31, 2020As of December 31, 2020Balance Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Derivatives Designated in Hedging RelationshipsDerivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swapsDeferred expenses and other assets, net$Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$18,926 
TotalTotal$$18,926 
As of December 31, 2019As of December 31, 2019
Derivatives Designated in Hedging RelationshipsDerivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swapsDeferred expenses and other assets, net$114 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities$8,680 
TotalTotal $114  $8,680 
Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
Derivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships    
Interest rate swapsOther assets $3,669
 Other liabilities $10,244
Total  $3,669
   $10,244

(1)Over the next 12 months, the Company expects that $10.3 million related to cash flow hedges will be reclassified from "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" as an increase to interest expense.
(1)Over the next 12 months, the Company expects that $1.0 million related to cash flow hedges will be reclassified from "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" as an increase to interest expense.


The tables below present the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments, including the Company's share of derivative financial instruments at certain of its equity method investments, in the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) ($ in thousands):
Derivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships 
Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018    
Interest rate swaps Interest expense $(12,963) $(388)
Interest rate swaps Earnings from equity method investments (1,736) 20
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017    
Interest rate cap Earnings from equity method investments (16) (16)
Interest rate swaps Interest expense 495
 339
Interest rate swap Earnings from equity method investments 368
 (285)
Foreign exchange contracts Earnings from equity method investments (352) 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016    
Interest rate cap Interest expense 
 (185)
Interest rate cap Earnings from equity method investments (4) (3)
Interest rate swaps Interest expense (175) (32)
Interest rate swaps Earnings from equity method investments 94
 (378)
Foreign exchange contracts Earnings from equity method investments (167) 

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    Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
  
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Recognized in
Income
 For the Years Ended December 31,
Derivatives not Designated in Hedging Relationships(1)
  2017 2016
Interest rate cap Other expense $6
 $(1,080)
Foreign exchange contracts Other expense (970) 1,115
Derivatives Designated in Hedging RelationshipsLocation of Gain (Loss)
When Recognized in Income
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Interest rate swaps(1)
Interest expense$(14,931)$(6,974)
Interest rate swapsEarnings from equity method investments(13,359)(1,101)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Interest rate swaps(1)
Interest expense(21,165)(1,861)
Interest rate swapsEarnings from equity method investments(21,417)(184)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Interest rate swaps(1)
Interest expense(12,963)(388)
Interest rate swapsEarnings from equity method investments(1,736)20 

(1)The Company did not have any derivatives not designated in hedging relationships during the year ended December 31, 2018.

Foreign Exchange Contracts—The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments it holds in foreign entities. The Company used foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates on its foreign investments. Foreign exchange contracts involve fixing the U.S. dollar ("USD") to the respective foreign currency exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. The foreign exchange contracts are typically cash settled in USD for their fair value at or close to their settlement date.
(1)For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. Amounts are reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings when the hedged foreign entity is either sold or substantially liquidated. For derivatives not designated as net investment hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in the Company's consolidated statements of operations within "Other Expense."

The Company marks its foreign investments each quarter based on current exchange rates and records the gain or loss through "Other expense" in its consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded net gains (losses) related to foreign investments of $0.2 million and $0.1 million during the years ended December 31, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, $4.4 million, $4.3 million, and $1.9 million, respectively, of the loss recognized in its consolidated statements of operations. The Company did not have any outstanding derivatives designated as net investments during the year end December 31, 2018.accumulated other comprehensive income was attributable to a noncontrolling interest.

Interest Rate Hedges—For derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). For derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in the Company's consolidated statements of operations within "Other Expense."
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company entered into and settled a rate lock swap in connection with the 2017 Secured Financing and a simultaneous rate lock swap with SAFE. As a result of the settlements, the Company initially recorded a $0.4 million unrealized gain in “Accumulated other comprehensive income” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and subsequently derecognized the gain when third parties acquired a controlling interest in the Company's Ground Lease business (refer to Note 4).
Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features—The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company either defaults or is capable of being declared in default on any of its
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indebtedness, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

The Company reports derivative instruments on a gross basis indid not post any collateral related to its consolidated financial statements. In connection with its derivatives which were in a liability position as of December 31, 2018,2020.

Note 14—Equity

Preferred Stock—In December 2019, the Company posted collateral of $6.4issued an aggregate 16.5 million and is included in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company's net exposure under these contracts was zero as of December 31, 2018.


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Note 13—Equity

Preferred Stock—On October 20, 2017, the Company redeemed allshares of its issued andcommon stock upon conversion its outstanding Series E and Series F preferred stock. Each holderJ Preferred Stock at a conversion rate of 4.125 shares of common stock per each share of Series E and Series F preferred stock received cash in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, or $240.0 million in the aggregate.J Preferred Stock. The total carrying value of the Series E and Series F preferred stockJ Preferred Stock prior to redemption was $223.7$193.5 million, net of discounts and fees, and was recorded in "Additional paid-in-capital" and "Preferred"Convertible Preferred Stock Series D, E, F, G and I,J, liquidation preference $25.00$50.00 per share" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016. The remaining liquidation premium of $16.3 million represents a return similar to a dividend to the holders of the Series E and Series F preferred stock and, as such, has been recorded as an adjustment to "Retained earnings (deficit)" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.


The Company had the following series of Cumulative Redeemable and Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 31, 20182020 and 2017:2019:
     
Cumulative Preferential Cash
Dividends(1)(2)
     
Cumulative Preferential Cash
Dividends(1)(2)
Carrying Value
(in thousands)
Series 
Shares Issued and
Outstanding
(in thousands)
 Par Value 
Liquidation Preference(3)(4)
 Rate per Annum 
Equivalent to
Fixed Annual
Rate
(per share)
 
Carrying
Value
(in thousands)
SeriesShares Issued and
Outstanding
(in thousands)
Par Value
Liquidation Preference(3)
Rate per AnnumAnnual
Dividend Rate
(per share)
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
D 4,000
 $0.001
 $25.00
 8.00% $2.00
 $89,041
D4,000 $0.001 $25.00 8.00 %$2.00 $89,041 $89,041 
G 3,200
 0.001
 25.00
 7.65% 1.91
 72,664
G3,200 0.001 25.00 7.65 %1.91 72,664 72,664 
I 5,000
 0.001
 25.00
 7.50% 1.88
 120,785
I5,000 0.001 25.00 7.50 %1.88 120,785 120,785 
J (convertible)(4)
 4,000
 0.001
 50.00
 4.50% 2.25
 193,510
Total 16,200
  
    
  
 $476,000
Total12,200    $282,490 $282,490 

(1)Holders of shares of the Series D, G, I and J preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends, when and as declared by the Company's Board of Directors, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. Dividends are cumulative from the date of original issue and are payable quarterly in arrears on or before the 15th day of each March, June, September and December or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day. Any dividend payable on the preferred stock for any partial dividend period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Dividends will be payable to holders of record as of the close of business on the first day of the calendar month in which the applicable dividend payment date falls or on another date designated by the Company's Board of Directors for the payment of dividends that is not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date.
(2)The Company declared and paid dividends of $8.0 million, $6.1 million and $9.4 million on its Series D, G and I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock during the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company declared and paid dividends of $8.0 million, $8.3 million, $5.9 million, $6.1 million and $9.4 million on its Series D, E, F, G and I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock during the year ended December 31, 2017. In addition, in October 2017, the Company redeemed its Series E and Series F Preferred Stock and paid dividends through the redemption date of $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, on its Series E and Series F Preferred Stock and paid a liquidation premium of $16.3 million representing a return similar to a dividend to the holders of the Series E and Series F Preferred Stock. The Company declared and paid dividends of $9.0 million on its Series J Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. The character of the 2018 dividends was 100% capital gain distribution, of which 26.02% represented unrecaptured section 1250 gain and 73.98% long term capital gain. The character of the 2017 dividends was 100% capital gain distribution, of which 27.90% represented unrecaptured section 1250 gain and 72.10% long term capital gain. There are no dividend arrearages on any of the preferred shares currently outstanding.
(3)The Company may, at its option, redeem the Series G and I Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to the redemption date.
(4)Each share of the Series J Preferred Stock is convertible at the holder's option at any time, into 3.9762 shares of the Company's common stock (equal to a conversion price of approximately $12.57 per share), subject to specified adjustments. The Company may, at its option, redeem the Series J Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference of $50.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to the redemption date.

(1)Holders of shares of the Series D, G and I preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends, when and as declared by the Company's Board of Directors, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. Dividends are cumulative from the date of original issue and are payable quarterly in arrears on or before the 15th day of each March, June, September and December or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day. Any dividend payable on the preferred stock for any partial dividend period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of 12 30-day months. Dividends will be payable to holders of record as of the close of business on the first day of the calendar month in which the applicable dividend payment date falls or on another date designated by the Company's Board of Directors for the payment of dividends that is not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date.
(2)The Company declared and paid dividends of $8.0 million, $6.1 million and $9.4 million on its Series D, G and I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company declared and paid dividends of $9.0 million on its Series J Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock during the year ended December 31, 2019. The character of the 2020 dividends was 100% return of capital. The character of the 2019 dividends was 100% capital gain distribution, of which 34.01% represented unrecaptured section 1250 gain. There are 0 dividend arrearages on any of the preferred shares currently outstanding.
(3)The Company may, at its option, redeem the Series G and I Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to the redemption date.

Dividends—To maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Company must annually distribute, at a minimum, an amount equal to 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, and must distribute 100% of its taxable income (including net capital gains) to eliminate corporate federal income taxes payable by the REIT. The Company has recorded NOLs and may record NOLs in the future, which may reduce its taxable income in future periods and lower or eliminate entirely the Company's obligation to pay dividends for such periods in order to maintain its REIT qualification. As of December 31, 2017,2019, the Company had $582.4$460.6 million of NOL carryforwards at the corporate REIT level that can generally be used to offset both ordinary taxable income and capital gain net income in future years. The NOL carryforwards will begin to expire beginning in 20312032 and throughwill fully expire in 2036 if unused. The amount of NOL carryforwards as of December 31, 20182020 will be determined upon finalization of the Company's 20182020 tax return. Because taxable income differs from cash flow from operations due to non-cash revenues and expenses (such as depreciation and certain asset impairments), in certain circumstances, the Company may generate operating cash flow in excess of its dividends,

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or alternatively, may need to make dividend payments in excess of operating cash flows. The 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility permit the Company to distribute 100% of its REIT taxable income on an annual basis (prior to deducting certain cumulative NOL carryforwards), aspay common dividends with no restrictions so long as the Company maintainsis not in default on any of its REIT qualification. The 2016 Senior Term Loan and the 2015 Revolving Credit Facility restrict the Company from paying any common dividends if it ceases to qualify as a REIT.debt obligations. The Company declared and paid common stock dividends of $12.3$32.8 million, or $0.18$0.43 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2018.2020 and $25.3 million, or $0.39 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2019. The character of the 20182020 dividends was 100% return of capital. The character of the 2019 dividends was 100% capital gain distribution, of which 26.02%34.01% represented unrecaptured section 1250 gain and 73.98% long term capital gain. The Company did not declare or pay any common stock dividends for the year ended December 31, 2017.


Stock Repurchase Program—The Company may repurchase shares in negotiated transactions or open market transactions, including through one or more trading plans. During the three monthsyear ended MarchDecember 31, 2018,2020, the Company
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repurchased 0.84.2 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $8.3$48.4 million, representingfor an average cost of $10.22$11.48 per share. No common stock was repurchased during the nine months ended December 31, 2018. The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the year ended December 31, 2017 under stock repurchase programs. During the year ended December 31, 2016,2019, the Company repurchased 10.27.3 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $98.4$74.6 million, representingfor an average cost of $9.67$10.16 per share. As of December 31, 2018,2020, the Company had authorization to repurchase up to $41.7$33.8 million of common stock. In February 2021, the Company's board of directors authorized an increase to the stock repurchase program to $50.0 million.


In addition, in connection with the sale of the 3.125% Convertible Notes in September 2017 (refer to Note 10), the Company repurchased 4.0 million shares of its common stock for $45.9 million, representing an average cost of $11.51 per share, in privately negotiated transactions with purchasers of the 3.125% Convertible Notes.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)—"Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" reflected in the Company's shareholders' equity is comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 20202019
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities$4,594 $2,756 
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges(53,075)(37,264)
Unrealized losses on cumulative translation adjustment(4,199)(4,199)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss$(52,680)$(38,707)
 As of December 31,
 2018 2017
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities$475
 $1,335
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges(13,546) 707
Unrealized losses on cumulative translation adjustment(4,199) (4,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss$(17,270) $(2,482)

Note 14—15—Stock-Based Compensation Plans and Employee Benefits


Stock-Based Compensation—The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense, including the expense related to performance incentive plans (see below), of $39.4 million, $30.4 million and $17.6 million, $18.8 million and $10.9 million, respectively, forduring the years ended December 31, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 20162018 in "General and administrative" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2018,2020, there was $2.0$2.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all unvested restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining vesting/service period of 1.981.20 years.
Performance Incentive Plans—The Company's Performance Incentive PlanPlans ("iPIP") isare designed to provide, primarily to senior executives and select professionals engaged in the Company's investment activities, long-term compensation which has a direct relationship to the realized returns on investments included in the plan.plans. Awards vest over six years, with 40% being vested at the end of the second year and 15% each year thereafter.

2019-2020 iPIP Plan—The Company's 2019-2020 iPIP plan is an equity-classified award which is measured at the grant date fair value and recognized as compensation cost in "General and administrative" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and "Noncontrolling interests" in the Company's consolidated statements of changes in equity over the requisite service period. Investments in the 2019-2020 iPIP plan will be held by a consolidated subsidiary of the Company that has 2 ownership classes, class A units and class B units. The Company owns 100% of the class A units and the class B units were issued to employees as long-term compensation. Except for certain clawback provisions, participants can retain vested class B units upon their termination of employment with the Company. The class B units are entitled to distributions from the net cash realized from the investments in the plan after the Company, through its ownership of the class A units, has received a specified return on its invested capital and a return of its invested capital. Distributions on the class B units are also subject to reductions under a total shareholder return ("TSR") adjustment. The fair value of pointsthe class B units was determined using a model that forecasts the underlying cash flows from the investments within the entity to which the class B units have ownership rights. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded $3.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively, of expense related to the 2019-2020 iPIP plan. Distributions on the class B units will be 50% in cash and 50% in shares of the Company's common stock or in shares of SAFE's common stock owned by the Company.
2013-2018 iPIP Plans—The remainder of the Company's iPIP plans, as shown in the table below, are liability-classified awards and are remeasured each reporting period at fair value until the awards are settled. Certain employees will be granted awards that entitle employees to receive the residual cash flows from the investments in the plans after the Company has received a specified return on its invested capital and a return of its invested capital. Awards are also subject to reductions under a TSR adjustment. The fair value of awards is determined using a model that forecasts the Company's projected investment performance. iPIP is a liability-classified award, whichSettlement of the awards will be remeasured each reporting period at fair value until50% in cash and 50% in shares of the awards are settled. Company's common stock or in shares of SAFE's common stock owned by the Company.
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The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s liability-classified iPIP pointsplans and changes during the year ended December 31, 2018.2020.
iPIP Investment Pool
2013-20142015-20162017-2018
Points at beginning of period81.17 73.28 77.27 
Forfeited(1.00)(2.88)(3.93)
Points at end of period80.17 70.40 73.34 
 Year Ended December 31, 2018
 iPIP Investment Pool
 2013-2014 2015-2016 2017-2018
Points at beginning of period86.57
 84.16
 40.97
Granted0.50
 
 49.33
Forfeited(1.30) (4.75) (7.87)
Points at end of period85.77
 79.41
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InDuring the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $30.7 million, $21.2 million and $15.0 million, respectively, of expense related to the 2013-2018 iPIP plans.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company made initial distributions to participants in the 2013-20142015-2016 investment pool following a determination that, as of December 31, 2017, the Company had realized a return of all invested capital in the assets included in the 2013-2014 investment pool, together with a return based on leverage and a preferred return hurdle of 9.0%.pool. The amount distributable to participants was reduced by 4.3% based on the Company's total shareholder return in accordance with the provisions of the iPIP and, as a result, iPIP participants received total distributions in the amount of $15.6$1.5 million as compensation, comprised of $7.8 million in cash and 685,62454,245 shares of the Company's common stock with a fair value of $7.8 million or $11.37$14.51 per share, which are fully-vested and issued under the 2009 LTIP (see below). After deducting statutory minimum tax withholdings, a total of 374,05532,825 shares of the Company's common stock were issued.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company made distributions to participants in the 2015-2016 investment pool. The iPIP participants received total distributions in the amount of $9.4 million as compensation, comprised of cash and 356,065 shares of the Company's common stock with a fair value of $13.11 per share, which are fully-vested and issued under the 2009 LTIP (see below). After deducting statutory minimum tax withholdings, a total of 192,829 shares of the Company's common stock were issued.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company made distributions to participants in the 2013-2014 investment pool. The iPIP participants received total distributions in the amount of $7.4 million as compensation, comprised of cash and 389,545 shares of the Company's common stock with a fair value of $9.21 per share, which are fully-vested and issued under the 2009 LTIP (see below). After deducting statutory minimum tax withholdings, a total of 209,118 shares of the Company's common stock were issued.
As of December 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the Company had accrued compensation costs relating to iPIP of $37.5$69.1 million and $38.1$41.9 million, respectively, which are included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Long-Term Incentive Plan—The Company's shareholders approved the Company's 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2009 LTIP") which is designed to provide incentive compensation for officers, key employees, directors and advisors of the Company. Shareholders approved amendments to the 2009 LTIP and the performance-based provisions of the 2009 LTIP in 2014. The 2009 LTIP provides for awards of stock options, shares of restricted stock, phantom shares, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights and other share-based performance awards. A maximum of 8.0 million shares of common stock may be awarded under the 2009 LTIP. All awards under the 2009 LTIP are made at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors. The Company's shareholders approved the 2009 LTIP in 2009 and approved the performance-based provisions of the 2009 LTIP, as amended, in 2014. In May 2019, the Company's shareholders approved an increase in the number of shares available for issuance under the 2009 LTIP from a maximum of 8.0 million to 8.9 million and extended the expiration date of the 2009 LTIP from May 2019 to May 2029.
As of December 31, 2018,2020, an aggregate of 2.62.4 million shares remain available for issuance pursuant to future awards under the Company's 2009 LTIP.
Restricted Share Issuances—During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company granted 213,609 shares
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Notes to certain employees under the 2009 LTIP as part of annual incentive awards that included a mix of cash and equity awards. The weighted average grant date fair value per share of these share awards was $10.10 and the total fair value was $2.2 million. The shares are fully-vested and 135,503 shares were issued net of statutory minimum required tax withholdings. The employees are restricted from selling these shares for up to 18 months from the date of grant.Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Restricted Stock Units—Changes in non-vested restricted stock units ("Units") during the year ended December 31, 20182020 were as follows (number of shares and $ in thousands, except per share amounts):
  
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Non-vested as of December 31, 2017 282
 $10.98
 $3,183
Granted 278
 $10.16
  
Vested (142) $10.37
  
Forfeited (61) $10.36
  
Non-vested as of December 31, 2018 357
 $10.68
 $3,277
Number
of Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Non-vested as of December 31, 2019598 $9.18 $8,688 
Granted181 $14.68 
Vested(248)$9.62 
Non-vested as of December 31, 2020531 $10.85 $7,885 
The total fair value of Units vested during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 2017 and 2016 was $1.4$3.6 million, $0.9$1.8 million and $2.9$1.4 million, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value per share of Units granted during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 2017was $14.68, $8.84 and 2016 was $10.16, $12.09 and $10.11, respectively.
Directors' Awards—Non-employee directors are awarded CSEs or restricted share awards at the time of the annual shareholders' meeting in consideration for their services on the Company's Board of Directors. During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, the Company awarded to non-employee Directors 67,63179,138 restricted shares of common stock at a fair value per share of $10.65$9.75 at the time of grant. Thesegrant for their annual equity awards, 10,710 restricted shares haveof common stock to a vesting term of one year. The Company also issued a total of 2,805 CSEsnon-employee Director at a fair value of $10.91$11.52 at the time of grant for their annual equity award and also issued 3,096 common stock equivalents ("CSEs") at a fair value of $12.20 per CSE in respect of dividend equivalents on outstanding CSEs during the year ended December 31, 2018.CSEs. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of its common stock, but will not be paid unless and until the CSEs and restricted shares of common stock vest and are settled. As of December 31, 2018,2020, a combined total of 239,801179,522 CSEs and restricted shares of common stock granted to members of the Company's Board of Directors remained outstanding under the Company's Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $2.2$2.7 million.


401(k) Plan—The Company has a savings and retirement plan (the "401(k) Plan"), which is a voluntary, defined contribution plan. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan following completion of three months of continuous service with the Company. Each participant may contribute on a pretax basis up to the maximum percentage of compensation and dollar amount

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permissible under Section 402(g) of the Internal Revenue Code not to exceed the limits of Code Sections 401(k), 404 and 415. At the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors, the Company may make matching contributions on the participant's behalf of up to 50% of the participant's contributions, up to a maximum of 10% of the participants' compensation. The Company made gross contributions of $1.1 million, $1.1$0.9 million and $1.0$1.1 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016.2018.



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Note 15—16—Earnings Per Share


Earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated using the two-class method, which allocates earnings among common stock and participating securities, if applicable, to calculate EPS when an entity's capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of income (loss) from continuing operations used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations ($ in thousands, except for per share data):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Net income (loss)$(30,853)$334,325 $(18,326)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(11,588)(10,283)(13,936)
Preferred dividends(23,496)(32,495)(32,495)
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders for basic earnings per common share$(65,937)$291,547 $(64,757)
Add: Effect of Series J convertible perpetual preferred stock9,000 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders for diluted earnings per common share$(65,937)$300,547 $(64,757)
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(18,326) $51,851
 $81,912
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(13,936) (4,526) (4,876)
Preferred dividends(32,495) (48,444) (51,320)
Premium above book value on redemption of preferred stock
 (16,314) 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders and Participating Security Holders for basic earnings per common share(1)
$(64,757) $(17,433) $25,716
Add: Effect of joint venture shares
 
 7
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders and Participating Security Holders for diluted earnings per common share(1)
$(64,757) $(17,433) $25,723
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Earnings allocable to common shares: 
Numerator for basic earnings per share: 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(65,937)$291,547 $(64,757)
Numerator for diluted earnings per share: 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(65,937)$300,547 $(64,757)
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share: 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share75,684 64,696 67,958 
Add: Effect of assumed shares issued under treasury stock method for restricted stock units146 
Add: Effect of series J convertible perpetual preferred stock15,824 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share75,684 80,666 67,958 
Basic earnings per common share: 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(0.87)$4.51 $(0.95)
Diluted earnings per common share:(1)
 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders$(0.87)$3.73 $(0.95)

(1)For the year ended December 31, 2016, includes income from continuing operations allocable to Participating Security Holders of $8 and $8 on a basic and dilutive basis, respectively.

(1)For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2018, the effect of certain of the Company's restricted stock awards were anti-dilutive due to the Company having a net loss for the period. For the year ended December 31, 2018, 15,704 shares of Series J convertible perpetual preferred stock (refer to Note 14) were anti-dilutive. The Company will settle conversions of the 3.125% Convertible Notes by paying the conversion value in cash up to the original principal amount of the notes being converted and shares of common stock to the extent of any conversion premium. The amount of cash and shares of common stock, if any, due upon conversion will be based on a daily conversion value calculated for each trading day in a 40 consecutive day observation period. Based upon the conversion price of the 3.125% Convertible Notes, 0 shares of common stock would have been issuable upon conversion of the 3.125% Convertible Notes for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, and therefore the 3.125% Convertible Notes had no effect on diluted EPS for such periods.
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 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Earnings allocable to common shares:     
Numerator for basic earnings per share:     
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(64,757) $(17,433) $25,708
Income from discontinued operations
 4,939
 18,264
Gain from discontinued operations
 123,418
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(64,757) $110,924
 $43,972
      
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:     
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(64,757) $(17,433) $25,715
Income from discontinued operations
 4,939
 18,264
Gain from discontinued operations
 123,418
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(64,757) $110,924
 $43,979
      
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share:     
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share67,958
 71,021
 73,453
Add: Effect of assumed shares issued under treasury stock method or restricted stock units
 
 84
Add: Effect of joint venture shares
 
 298
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share67,958
 71,021
 73,835
      
Basic earnings per common share:     
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(0.95) $(0.25) $0.35
Income from discontinued operations
 0.07
 0.25
Gain from discontinued operations
 1.74
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(0.95) $1.56
 $0.60
      
Diluted earnings per common share:     
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(0.95) $(0.25) $0.35
Income from discontinued operations
 0.07
 0.25
Gain from discontinued operations
 1.74
 
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. and allocable to common shareholders$(0.95) $1.56
 $0.60


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For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the following shares were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were anti-dilutive (in thousands)(1)(2)(3)(4):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Joint venture shares
 255
 
3.00% convertible senior unsecured notes
 
 14,764
Series J convertible perpetual preferred stock15,704
 15,635
 15,635
1.50% convertible senior unsecured notes
 
 9,868

(1)For the year ended December 31, 2016, the effect of 16 and 125 unvested time and market-based Units, respectively, were anti-dilutive.
(2)For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effect of 6 and 17 unvested time and market-based Units, respectively, were anti-dilutive.
(3)For the year ended December 31, 2018, the effect of the Company's unvested Units, CSEs and restricted stock awards were anti-dilutive due to the Company having a net loss for the period.
(4)The Company will settle conversions of the 3.125% Convertible Notes by paying the conversion value in cash up to the original principal amount of the notes being converted and shares of common stock to the extent of any conversion premium. The amount of cash and shares of common stock, if any, due upon conversion will be based on a daily conversion value calculated for each trading day in a 40 consecutive day observation period. Based upon the conversion price of the 3.125% Convertible Notes, no shares of common stock would have been issuable upon conversion of the 3.125% Convertible Notes for the year ended December 31, 2017 and therefore the 3.125% Convertible Notes had no effect on diluted EPS for such periods.

Note 16—17—Fair Values
Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The following fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to be used in valuation techniques to measure fair value:
Level 1:  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2:    Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3:    Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).
Certain of the Company's assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. Assets required to be marked-to-market and reported at fair value every reporting period are classified as being valued on a recurring basis. Assets not required to be recorded at fair value every period may be recorded at fair value if a specific provision or other impairment is recorded within the period to mark the carrying value of the asset to market as of the reporting date. Such assets are classified as being valued on a non-recurring basis.

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The following fair value hierarchy table summarizes the Company's assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis by the above categories ($ in thousands):
 Fair Value Using
  Fair Value Using TotalQuoted market
prices in
active markets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
As of December 31, 2020As of December 31, 2020    
Recurring basis:Recurring basis:
Total 
Quoted market
prices in
active markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
As of December 31, 2018       
Derivative liabilities(1)
Derivative liabilities(1)
18,926 18,926 
Available-for-sale securities(1)
Available-for-sale securities(1)
25,274 25,274 
Non-recurring basis:Non-recurring basis:    
Impaired land and development(2)
Impaired land and development(2)
6,078 6,078 
As of December 31, 2019As of December 31, 2019    
Recurring basis:       Recurring basis:    
Derivative assets(1)
$3,669
 $
 $3,669
 $
Derivative assets(1)
$114 $$114 $
Derivative liabilities(1)
10,244
 
 10,244
 
Derivative liabilities(1)
8,680 8,680 
Available-for-sale securities(1)
21,661
 
 
 21,661
Available-for-sale securities(1)
$23,896 $$$23,896 
Non-recurring basis:       Non-recurring basis:    
Impaired real estate(2)
29,400
 
 
 29,400
Impaired real estate available and held for sale(3)
19,300
 
 
 19,300
Impaired land and development(4)
78,400
 
 
 78,400
As of December 31, 2017       
Recurring basis:       
Available-for-sale securities(1)
$22,842
 $
 $
 $22,842
Non-recurring basis:       
Impaired real estate(5)
12,400
 
 
 12,400
Impaired real estate available and held for sale(6)
800
 
 
 800
Impaired land and development(7)
21,400
 
 
 21,400
Impaired land and development(3)
Impaired land and development(3)
40,000 40,000 

(1)The fair value of the Company's derivatives are based upon widely accepted valuation techniques utilized by a third-party specialist using observable inputs such as interest rates and contractual cash flow and are classified as Level 2. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale securities are based upon unadjusted third-party broker quotes and are classified as Level 3.
(2)The Company recorded aggregate impairments of $76.3 million on three real estate assets with an estimated aggregate fair value of $29.4 million. The impairments were as follows:
i.A $23.2 million impairment on a commercial operating property based on a decline in expected operating performance. The fair value is based on the Company's estimate of the recoverability of its investment in the project.
ii.A $6.0 million impairment on a property based on a strategic decision to sell the asset. The fair value is based on purchase offers received from third parties, which is consistent with the Company's estimate of fair value.
iii.A $47.1 million impairment on a commercial operating property based on a strategic decision to sell the asset. The fair value is based on purchase offers received from third parties, which is consistent with the Company's estimate of fair value.
(3)The Company recorded aggregate impairments of $3.7 million on two real estate assets held for sale. The fair values are based on market comparable sales.
(4)The Company recorded aggregate impairments of $55.4 million on four land and development assets with an estimated aggregate fair value of $78.4 million. The impairments were as follows:
i.A $25.0 million impairment on a waterfront land and development asset based on a strategic decision to sell the asset. The fair value is based on purchase offers received from third parties, which is consistent with the Company's estimate of fair value.
ii.A $21.6 million impairment on a master planned community based on a strategic decision to sell the asset. The fair value is based on purchase offers received from third parties, which is consistent with the Company's estimate of fair value.
iii.A $6.9 million impairment on an infill land and development asset based on the deterioration of the asset. The fair value is based on purchase offers received from third parties, which is consistent with the Company's estimate of fair value.
iv.A $1.9 million impairment on a waterfront land and development asset based on the sale of the asset in 2019.
(5)The Company recorded an impairment on a real estate asset with a fair value of $12.4 million based on market comparable sales.
(6)The Company recorded an impairment on a residential real estate asset available and held for sale based on market comparable sales.
(7)The Company recorded an impairment on a land and development asset with a fair value of $21.4 million based on a discount rate of 6% and a 10 year holding period.

(1)The fair value of the Company's derivatives are based upon widely accepted valuation techniques utilized by a third-party specialist using observable inputs such as interest rates and contractual cash flow and are classified as Level 2. The fair value of the Company's available-for-sale securities are based upon unadjusted third-party broker quotes and are classified as Level 3.
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Table(2)The Company recorded a $1.3 million impairment on a land and development asset with an estimated fair value of Contents$6.1 million. The fair value is based on future cash flows expected to be received.
iStar Inc.(3)The Company recorded aggregate impairments of $5.3 million on 2 land and development assets with an estimated aggregate fair value of $40.0 million. The estimated fair values are based on expected sales proceeds.
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The following table summarizes changes in Level 3 available-for-sale securities reported at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 20182020 and 20172019 ($ in thousands):
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 2018 201720202019
Beginning balance $22,842
 $21,666
Beginning balance$23,896 $21,661 
Repayments (46) (10)Repayments(460)(45)
Unrealized gains recorded in other comprehensive income (1,135) 1,186
Unrealized gains recorded in other comprehensive income1,838 2,280 
Ending balance $21,661
 $22,842
Ending balance$25,274 $23,896 
Fair values of financial instruments—The following table presents the carrying value and fair value for the Company's estimatedfinancial instruments ($ in millions):
As of December 31, 2020As of December 31, 2019
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Net investment in leases(1)
$429 $431 $419 $419 
Loans receivable and other lending investments(1)
732 772 828 864 
Cash and cash equivalents(2)
99 99 307 307 
Restricted cash(2)
52 52 45 45 
Loan participations payable, net(1)
43 43 36 36 
Debt obligations, net(1)
3,287 3,414 3,387 3,531 

(1)The fair valuesvalue of itsthe Company's net investment in leases, loans receivable and other lending investments, and outstanding debt was $1.0 billion and $3.5 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2018 and $1.3 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2017. The Company determined that the significant inputs used to value its loans receivable and other lending investmentsnet, loan participations payable, net and debt obligations, fall withinnet are classified as Level 3 ofwithin the fair value hierarchy.
(2)The carrying value of other financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accrued interest receivable and accounts payable, approximateCompany determined the faircarrying values of the instruments. Cashits cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash valuesapproximated their fair values. Restricted cash is recorded in "Deferred expenses and other assets, net" on the Company's balance sheet. The fair value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are consideredclassified as Level 1 onwithin the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of other financial instruments, including derivative assets and liabilities, are included in the fair value hierarchy table above.
Given the nature of certain assets and liabilities, clearly determinable market based valuation inputs are often not available, therefore, these assets and liabilities are valued using internal valuation techniques. Subjectivity exists with respect to these internal valuation techniques, therefore, the fair values disclosed may not ultimately be realized by the Company if the assets were sold or the liabilities were settled with third parties. The methods the Company used to estimate the fair values presented in the table above are described more fully below for each type of asset and liability.

Derivatives—The Company usesmay use interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts to manage its interest rate and foreign currency risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates, and implied volatilities. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty's non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of non-performance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees. The Company has determined that the significant inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Impaired loansreal estateThe Company's loans identified as beingIf the Company determines a real estate asset available and held for sale is impaired, are nearly all collateral dependent loans and are evaluated forit records an impairment by comparingcharge to adjust the asset to its estimated fair market value of the underlying collateral, less costs to sell, to the carrying value of each loan.sell. Due to the nature of the individual real estate properties, collateralizing the Company's loans, the Company generally uses a discounted cash flow methodology through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the assets. This approach requires the Company to make judgments with respect to significant unobservable inputs, which may include discount rates, capitalization rates and the timing and amounts of estimated future cash flows. For income producing properties, cash flows generally include property revenues, operating costs and capital expenditures that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for market rate growth and occupancy levels. For other real estate, cash flows may include lot and unit sales that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for annual market rate growth, operating costs, costs of completion and the inventory sell out pricing and timing. The Company will also consider market comparables if available. In some cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for real estate assets and appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate. The Company has determined that significant inputs used in its internal valuation models and appraisals fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, in certain cases, if the Company is under contract to sell an asset, it will mark the asset to the contracted sales price less costs to sell. The Company considers this to be a Level 3 input under the fair value hierarchy.
Loans receivable and other lending investments and net investment in leases—The Company estimates the fair value of its performing loans and other lending investments and net investment in leases using a discounted cash flow methodology. This method discounts estimated future cash flows using rates management determines best reflect current market interest rates
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or rental rates that would be offered for loans or tenants with similar characteristics and credit quality. The Company determined that the significant inputs used to value its loans and other lending investments and net investment in leases fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. For certain lending investments, the Company uses market quotes, to the extent they are available, that fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or broker quotes that fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company estimates the fair value of its non-performing loans using a discounted cash flow methodology through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral. This approach requires the Company to make judgments in respect to significant unobservable inputs, which may include discount rates, capitalization rates and the timing and amounts of estimated future cash flows. For income producing properties, cash flows generally include property revenues, operating costs and capital expenditures that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for market rate growth and occupancy levels. For other real estate, cash flows may include lot and unit sales that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for annual revenue growth, operating costs, costs of completion and the inventory sell out pricing and timing. The Company will also consider market comparables if available. In some cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist, and appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate. The Company has determined that significant inputs used in its internal valuation models and appraisals fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Impaired real estate—If the Company determines a real estate asset available and held for sale is impaired, it records an impairment charge to adjust the asset to its estimated fair market value less costs to sell. Due to the nature of individual real estate properties, the Company generally uses a discounted cash flow methodology through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the assets. This approach requires the Company to make judgments with respect to significant unobservable inputs, which may include discount rates, capitalization rates and the timing and amounts of estimated future cash flows. For income producing properties, cash flows generally include property revenues, operating costs and capital expenditures that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for market rate growth and occupancy levels. For other real estate, cash

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flows may include lot and unit sales that are based on current observable market rates and estimates for annual market rate growth, operating costs, costs of completion and the inventory sell out pricing and timing. The Company will also consider market comparables if available. In some cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for real estate assets and appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate. The Company has determined that significant inputs used in its internal valuation models and appraisals fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, in certain cases, if the Company is under contract to sell an asset, it will mark the asset to the contracted sales price less costs to sell. The Company considers this to be a Level 3 input under the fair value hierarchy.
Loans receivable and other lending investments—The Company estimates the fair value of its performing loans and other lending investments using a discounted cash flow methodology. This method discounts estimated future cash flows using rates management determines best reflect current market interest rates that would be offered for loans with similar characteristics and credit quality. The Company determined that the significant inputs used to value its loans and other lending investments fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. For certain lending investments, the Company uses market quotes, to the extent they are available, that fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy or broker quotes that fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Debt obligations, net—For debt obligations traded in secondary markets, the Company uses market quotes, to the extent they are available, to determine fair value and are considered Level 2 on the fair value hierarchy. For debt obligations not traded in secondary markets, the Company determines fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology, whereby contractual cash flows are discounted at rates that management determines best reflect current market interest rates that would be charged for debt with similar characteristics and credit quality. The Company has determined that the inputs used to value its debt obligations under the discounted cash flow methodology fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Note 17—18—Segment Reporting


The Company has determined that it has four4 reportable segments based on how management reviews and manages its business. These reportable segments include: Net Lease, Real Estate Finance, Net Lease, Operating Properties and Land and Development. The Net Lease segment includes the Company's activities and operations related to the ownership of properties generally leased to single corporate tenants and its investments in SAFE and Net Lease Venture II (refer to Note 8). The Real Estate Finance segment includes all of the Company's activities related to senior and mezzanine real estate loans and real estate related securities. The Net Lease segment includes the Company's activities and operations related to the ownership of properties generally leased to single corporate tenants. The Operating Properties segment includes the Company's activities and operations related to its commercial and residential properties. The Land and Development segment includes the Company's activities related to its developable land portfolio.
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The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment. The Company's segment information is as follows ($ in thousands):
Net
Lease
Real Estate
Finance
Operating
Properties
Land and
Development
Corporate/
Other(1)
Company
Total
Real Estate Finance Net Lease Operating Properties Land and Development 
Corporate/Other(1)
 Company Total
Year Ended December 31, 2018           
Year Ended December 31, 2020Year Ended December 31, 2020
Operating lease income$
 $151,958
 $55,677
 $557
 $
 $208,192
Operating lease income$167,152 $$21,214 $356 $$188,722 
Interest income97,878
 
 
 
 
 97,878
Interest income3,440 56,676 60,116 
Interest income from sales-type leasesInterest income from sales-type leases33,552 33,552 
Other income4,556
 4,286
 54,361
 7,320
 11,819
 82,342
Other income18,116 11,975 8,065 19,030 26,671 83,857 
Land development revenue
 
 
 409,710
 
 409,710
Land development revenue164,702 164,702 
Earnings (loss) from equity method investments
 8,479
 (1,003) (3,110) (9,373) (5,007)
Gain from consolidation of equity method investment
 67,877
 
 
 
 67,877
Earnings (losses) from equity method investmentsEarnings (losses) from equity method investments56,130 (16,361)3,432 (1,075)42,126 
Income from sales of real estate
 45,038
 80,966
 
 
 126,004
Income from sales of real estate6,056 262 6,318 
Total revenue and other earnings102,434
 277,638
 190,001
 414,477
 2,446
 986,996
Total revenue and other earnings284,446 68,651 13,180 187,520 25,596 579,393 
Real estate expense
 (17,033) (80,570) (41,686) 
 (139,289)Real estate expense(26,571)(22,936)(22,986)(72,493)
Land development cost of sales
 
 
 (350,181) 
 (350,181)Land development cost of sales(177,727)(177,727)
Other expense(1,578) 
 
 
 (4,462) (6,040)Other expense(266)(303)(569)
Allocated interest expense(40,653) (63,706) (18,618) (21,897) (38,877) (183,751)Allocated interest expense(101,208)(23,390)(8,951)(17,940)(18,085)(169,574)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(12,997) (20,713) (6,574) (14,313) (19,975) (74,572)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(23,223)(6,622)(2,591)(9,990)(19,099)(61,525)
Segment profit (loss) (3)
$47,206
 $176,186
 $84,239
 $(13,600) $(60,868) $233,163
Segment profit (loss)(3)
$133,444 $38,373 $(21,298)$(41,123)$(11,891)$97,505 
Other significant items:Other significant items:
Provision for loan lossesProvision for loan losses$186 $8,866 $$$$9,052 
Provision for losses on net investment in leasesProvision for losses on net investment in leases1,760 1,760 
Impairment of assetsImpairment of assets2,037 3,052 2,738 7,827 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization50,767 5,142 952 1,231 58,092 
Capitalized expendituresCapitalized expenditures21,764 1,636 30,506 53,906 
Year Ended December 31, 2019Year Ended December 31, 2019
Operating lease incomeOperating lease income$177,679 $$28,423 $286 $$206,388 
Interest incomeInterest income2,018 75,636 77,654 
Interest income from sales-type leasesInterest income from sales-type leases20,496 20,496 
Other incomeOther income16,718 4,946 17,384 7,838 8,477 55,363 
Land development revenueLand development revenue119,595 119,595 
Earnings (losses) from equity method investmentsEarnings (losses) from equity method investments29,235 8,298 4,322 (6)41,849 
Selling profit from sales-type leasesSelling profit from sales-type leases180,416 180,416 
Income from sales of real estateIncome from sales of real estate224,654 11,969 236,623 
Total revenue and other earnings Total revenue and other earnings651,216 80,582 66,074 132,041 8,471 938,384 
Real estate expenseReal estate expense(24,786)(35,322)(32,318)(92,426)
Land development cost of salesLand development cost of sales(109,663)(109,663)
Other expenseOther expense(462)(12,658)(13,120)
Allocated interest expenseAllocated interest expense(95,154)(29,587)(10,249)(20,706)(28,223)(183,919)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(25,990)(8,254)(2,887)(11,957)(19,085)(68,173)
Segment profit (loss) (3)
Segment profit (loss) (3)
505,286 $42,279 $17,616 $(42,603)$(51,495)$471,083 
Other significant non-cash items:Other significant non-cash items:
Provision for loan lossesProvision for loan losses$$6,482 $$$$6,482 
Impairment of assetsImpairment of assets2,471 3,853 6,427 668 13,419 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization51,091 4,977 977 1,214 58,259 
Capitalized expendituresCapitalized expenditures31,445 5,617 99,031 136,093 
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Net
Lease
Real Estate
Finance
Operating
Properties
Land and
Development
Corporate/
Other(1)
Company
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Operating lease income$151,958 $$55,677 $557 $$208,192 
Interest income97,878 97,878 
Other income4,286 4,556 54,361 7,320 11,819 82,342 
Land development revenue409,710 409,710 
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments8,479 (1,003)(3,110)(9,373)(5,007)
Gain from consolidation of equity method investment67,877 67,877 
Income from sales of real estate45,038 80,966 126,004 
    Total revenue and other earnings277,638 102,434 190,001 414,477 2,446 986,996 
Real estate expense(17,033)(80,570)(41,686)(139,289)
Land development cost of sales(350,181)(350,181)
Other expense(1,578)(4,462)(6,040)
Allocated interest expense(63,706)(40,653)(18,618)(21,897)(38,877)(183,751)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(20,713)(12,997)(6,574)(14,313)(19,975)(74,572)
      Segment profit (loss) (3)
$176,186 $47,206 $84,239 $(13,600)$(60,868)$233,163 
Other significant non-cash items:     
Provision for loan losses$$16,937 $$$$16,937 
Impairment of assets10,391 79,991 56,726 147,108 
Depreciation and amortization38,588 17,417 1,353 1,341 58,699 
Capitalized expenditures40,215 19,912 144,595 204,722 
91
 Real Estate Finance Net Lease Operating Properties Land and Development 
Corporate/Other(1)
 Company Total
Other significant non-cash items:           
Provision for loan losses$16,937
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $16,937
Impairment of assets
 10,391
 79,991
 56,726
 
 147,108
Depreciation and amortization
 38,588
 17,417
 1,353
 1,341
 58,699
Capitalized expenditures
 40,215
 19,912
 144,595
 
 204,722
            
Year Ended December 31, 2017          
Operating lease income$
 $123,685
 $63,159
 $840
 $
 $187,684
Interest income106,548
 
 
 
 
 106,548
Other income2,633
 2,603
 49,641
 126,259
 6,955
 188,091
Land development revenue
 
 
 196,879
 
 196,879
Earnings (loss) from equity method investments
 5,086
 (772) 7,292
 1,409
 13,015
Income from discontinued operations
 4,939
 
 
 
 4,939
Gain from discontinued operations
 123,418
 
 
 
 123,418
Income from sales of real estate
 87,512
 4,537
 
 
 92,049
    Total revenue and other earnings109,181
 347,243
 116,565
 331,270
 8,364
 912,623
Real estate expense
 (16,742) (89,725) (41,150) 
 (147,617)
Land development cost of sales
 
 
 (180,916) 
 (180,916)
Other expense(1,413) 
 
 
 (19,541) (20,954)
Allocated interest expense(40,359) (53,710) (20,171) (28,033) (52,413) (194,686)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(15,223) (19,563) (8,075) (16,483) (20,726) (80,070)
      Segment profit (loss) (3)
$52,186
 $257,228
 $(1,406) $64,688
 $(84,316) $288,380
Other significant non-cash items:           
Recovery of loan losses$(5,828) $
 $
 $
 $
 $(5,828)
Impairment of assets
 5,486
 6,358
 20,535
 
 32,379
Depreciation and amortization
 28,132
 17,684
 1,896
 1,321
 49,033
Capitalized expenditures
 4,838
 35,754
 125,744
 
 166,336

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Net
Lease
Real Estate
Finance
Operating
Properties
Land and
Development
Corporate/
Other(1)
Company
Total
As of December 31, 2020   
Real estate    
Real estate, net$1,291,903 $$192,378 $$$1,484,281 
Real estate available and held for sale5,212 5,212 
Total real estate1,291,903 197,590 1,489,493 
Net investment in leases429,101 429,101 
Land and development, net430,663 430,663 
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net45,398 686,932 732,330 
Other investments1,016,710 58,739 31,200 69,911 1,176,560 
Total portfolio assets$2,783,112 $686,932 $256,329 $461,863 $69,911 4,258,147 
Cash and other assets603,661 
Total assets$4,861,808 
As of December 31, 2019
Real estate    
Real estate, net$1,327,082 $$200,137 $$$1,527,219 
Real estate available and held for sale8,650 8,650 
Total real estate1,327,082 208,787 1,535,869 
Net investment in leases418,915 418,915 
Land and development, net580,545 580,545 
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net44,339 783,522 827,861 
Other investments760,068 61,686 42,866 43,255 907,875 
Total portfolio assets$2,550,404 $783,522 $270,473 $623,411 $43,255 4,271,065 
Cash and other assets814,044 
Total assets$5,085,109 

(1)Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to consolidated Company totals. This caption also includes the Company's joint venture investments and strategic investments that are not included in the other reportable segments above.
(2)General and administrative excludes stock-based compensation expense of $39.4 million, $30.4 million and $17.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(3)The following is a reconciliation of segment profit to net income (loss) ($ in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202020192018
Segment profit$97,505 $471,083 $233,163 
Less: Provision for loan losses(9,052)(6,482)(16,937)
Less: Provision for losses on net investment in leases(1,760)
Less: Impairment of assets(7,827)(13,419)(147,108)
Less: Depreciation and amortization(58,092)(58,259)(58,699)
Less: Stock-based compensation expense(39,354)(30,436)(17,563)
Less: Income tax expense(235)(438)(815)
Less: Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(12,038)(27,724)(10,367)
Net income (loss)$(30,853)$334,325 $(18,326)
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 Real Estate Finance Net Lease Operating Properties Land and Development 
Corporate/Other(1)
 Company Total
Year Ended December 31, 2016          
Operating lease income$
 $126,164
 $64,593
 $423
 $
 $191,180
Interest income129,153
 
 
 
 
 129,153
Other income4,658
 1,632
 33,216
 3,170
 3,838
 46,514
Land development revenue
 
 
 88,340
 
 88,340
Earnings (loss) from equity method investments
 3,567
 33,863
 30,012
 9,907
 77,349
Income from discontinued operations
 18,270
 
 
 
 18,270
Income from sales of real estate
 21,138
 75,357
 8,801
 
 105,296
    Total revenue and other earnings133,811
 170,771
 207,029
 130,746
 13,745
 656,102
Real estate expense
 (18,158) (82,401) (36,963) 
 (137,522)
Land development cost of sales
 
 
 (62,007) 
 (62,007)
Other expense(2,719) 
 
 
 (3,164) (5,883)
Allocated interest expense(57,787) (65,880) (23,156) (34,888) (39,687) (221,398)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(15,311) (17,585) (6,574) (13,693) (19,975) (73,138)
      Segment profit (loss) (3)
$57,994
 $69,148
 $94,898
 $(16,805) $(49,081) $156,154
Other significant non-cash items:           
Recovery of loan losses

$(12,514) $
 $
 $
 $
 $(12,514)
Impairment of assets
 4,829
 5,855
 3,800
 
 14,484
Depreciation and amortization
 31,380
 17,887
 1,296
 1,097
 51,660
Capitalized expenditures
 3,667
 56,784
 109,548
 
 169,999
            
As of December 31, 2018          
Real estate 
  
  
  
  
  
Real estate, net$
 $1,536,494
 $234,525
 $
 $
 $1,771,019
Real estate available and held for sale
 1,055
 21,496
 
 
 22,551
Total real estate
 1,537,549
 256,021
 
 
 1,793,570
Land and development, net
 
 
 598,218
 
 598,218
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net988,224
 
 
 
 
 988,224
Other investments
 165,804
 65,643
 65,312
 7,516
 304,275
Total portfolio assets$988,224
 $1,703,353
 $321,664
 $663,530
 $7,516
 3,684,287
Cash and other assets          1,329,990
Total assets          $5,014,277
            
As of December 31, 2017           
Real estate 
  
  
  
  
  
Real estate, net$
 $815,783
 $466,248
 $
 $
 $1,282,031
Real estate available and held for sale
 
 68,588
 
 

68,588
Total real estate
 815,783
 534,836
 
 
 1,350,619
Land and development, net
 
 
 860,311
 
 860,311
Loans receivable and other lending investments, net1,300,655
 
 
 
 
 1,300,655
Other investments
 205,007
 38,761
 63,855
 13,618
 321,241
Total portfolio assets$1,300,655
 $1,020,790
 $573,597
 $924,166
 $13,618
 3,832,826
Cash and other assets          898,252
Total assets

 

 

 

 

 $4,731,078

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)


(1)Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to consolidated Company totals. This caption also includes the Company's joint venture investments and strategic investments that are not included in the other reportable segments above.
(2)General and administrative excludes stock-based compensation expense of $17.6 million, $18.8 million and $10.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(3)The following is a reconciliation of segment profit to net income (loss) ($ in thousands):

 For the Years Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2016
Segment profit$233,163
 $288,380
 $156,154
Less: (Provision for) recovery of loan losses(16,937) 5,828
 12,514
Less: Impairment of assets(147,108) (32,379) (14,484)
Less: Depreciation and amortization(58,699) (49,033) (51,660)
Less: Stock-based compensation expense(17,563) (18,812) (10,889)
Less: Income tax (expense) benefit(815) 948
 10,166
Less: Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(10,367) (14,724) (1,619)
Net income (loss)$(18,326) $180,208
 $100,182


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)


Note 18—Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
The following table sets forth the selected quarterly financial data for the Company ($ in thousands, except per share amounts).
  For the Quarters Ended
  December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
2018:        
Revenue $140,165
 $122,141
 $171,571
 $364,245
Net income (loss) $(105,028) $(8,832) $60,506
 $35,028
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. $(107,332) $(10,860) $50,997
 $34,933
Earnings per common share data(1):
        
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders        
Basic $(115,455) $(18,984) $42,873
 $26,809
Diluted $(115,455) $(18,984) $45,123
 $29,059
Earnings per share        
Basic $(1.70) $(0.28) $0.63
 $0.39
Diluted $(1.70) $(0.28) $0.54
 $0.35
Weighted average number of common shares        
Basic 68,012
 67,975
 67,932
 67,913
Diluted 68,012
 67,975
 83,694
 83,670
         
2017:        
Revenue $103,144
 $119,872
 $347,867
 $108,319
Income from discontinued operations $
 $
 $(173) $(4,766)
Net income (loss) $3,290
 $(3,716) $196,007
 $(15,372)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Inc. $3,214
 $(3,556) $190,297
 $(14,272)
Earnings per common share data(1):
        
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders 

      
Basic $(4,910) $(34,530) $177,467
 $(27,102)
Diluted $(4,910) $(34,530) $179,722
 $(27,102)
Earnings per share        
Basic $(0.07) $(0.48) $2.46
 $(0.38)
Diluted $(0.07) $(0.48) $2.04
 $(0.38)
Weighted average number of common shares        
Basic 68,200
 71,713
 72,142
 72,065
Diluted 68,200
 71,713
 88,195
 72,065

(1) Basic and diluted EPS are computed independently based on the weighted-average shares of common stock and stock equivalents outstanding for each period. Accordingly, the sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not agree to the total for the year.




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Note 19—Subsequent Events
On January 2, 2019, the Company invested $250.0 million in 12,500,000 Investor Units of SAFE OP, at a purchase price of $20.00 per unit. This transaction was approved by a special committee of the Company's board of directors, with the advice of independent legal and financial advisors. Each Investor Unit will receive distributions equivalent to distributions declared and paid on one share of SAFE common stock. The Investor Units have no voting rights. They have limited protective consent rights over certain matters such as amendments to the terms of the Investor Units that would adversely affect the Investor Units.
In conjunction with this investment, the Company and SAFE have entered into an amended and restated management agreement. The revised agreement reflects the Company's increased commitment to SAFE and aligns with SAFE's ambitious future growth targets. The material revised terms of the amended management agreement are summarized in the following table.
TermsPrior AgreementAmended Agreement
Management FeeAnnual fee of 1.0% of SAFE total equity (up to $2.5 billion)

Annual fee of 0.75% of SAFE total equity (> $2.5 billion)
Annual fee of 1.0% of SAFE total equity (up to $1.5 billion)

Annual fee of 1.25% of SAFE total equity (for incremental equity of $1.5 billion to $3.0 billion)

Annual fee of 1.375% of SAFE total equity (for incremental equity of $3.0 billion to $5.0 billion) and

Annual fee of 1.5% of SAFE total equity (for incremental equity over $5.0 billion)
Management Fee ConsiderationPayment will be made exclusively in shares of the SAFE's common stock (valued at the greater of: (i) the volume weighted average market price during the quarter for which the fee is being paid; or (ii) the initial public offering price of $20.00 per share)At the discretion of the SAFE's independent directors, payment will be made in cash or in shares of SAFE's common stock (valued at the greater of: (i) the volume weighted average market price during the quarter for which the fee is being paid; or (ii) the initial public offering price of $20.00 per share)
TermOne year
Initial term from January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022; non-terminable except for cause.
Automatic annual renewals thereafter, subject to non-renewal upon certain findings by SAFE's independent directors and payment of termination fee. 
Termination FeeNoneThree times prior year's management fee, subject to the SAFE having raised $820 million of total equity since inception.




iStar Inc.
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
($ in thousands)
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Adjustments
to Valuation
Accounts
DeductionsBalance at
End
of Period
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018     
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
$78,489 $16,937 $$(42,031)$53,395 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
2,610 1,300 (639)3,271 
Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
63,258 14,849 78,107 
$144,357 $33,086 $$(42,670)$134,773 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019     
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
$53,395 $6,482 $$(31,243)$28,634 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
3,271 (696)(633)1,942 
Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
78,107 1,538 79,645 
$134,773 $7,324 $$(31,876)$110,221 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
$28,634 $9,696 $729 $(25,889)$13,170 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
1,942 1,601 (1,866)1,677 
Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
79,645 456 80,101 
$110,221 $11,753 $729 $(27,755)$94,948 

(1)Refer to Note 7 to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
(2)Refer to Note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

93
  
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
Adjustments
to Valuation
Accounts
 Deductions 
Balance at
End
of Period
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016          
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
 $108,165
 $(12,514) $
 $(10,106) $85,545
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
 3,384
 985
 
 (1,781) 2,588
Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
 53,910
 3,233
 15,838
 (6,483) 66,498
  $165,459
 $(8,296) $15,838
 $(18,370) $154,631
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017          
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
 $85,545
 $(5,828) $
 $(1,228) $78,489
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
 2,588
 473
 
 (451) 2,610
Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
 66,498
 7,108
 (9,318) (1,030) 63,258
  $154,631
 $1,753
 $(9,318) $(2,709) $144,357
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018          
Reserve for loan losses(1)(2)
 $78,489
 $16,937
 $
 $(42,031) $53,395
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)
 2,610
 1,300
 
 (639) 3,271
Allowance for deferred tax assets(2)
 63,258
 14,849
 
 
 78,107
  $144,357
 $33,086
 $
 $(42,670) $134,773

(1)Refer to Note 6 to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
(2)Refer to Note 3 to the Company's consolidated financial statements.


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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

    Initial Cost to Company
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
  
Location Encumbrances LandBuilding and
Improvements
LandBuilding and
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date
Acquired
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
OFFICE FACILITIES:          
Tempe, Arizona OFF001$(1)$1,033 $6,652 $2,942 $1,033 $9,594 $10,627 $5,324 199940.0
Tempe, Arizona OFF002(1)1,033 6,652 491 1,033 7,143 8,176 3,724 199940.0
Tempe, Arizona OFF003(1)1,033 6,652 556 1,033 7,208 8,241 3,750 199940.0
Tempe, Arizona OFF004(1)701 4,339 2,171 701 6,510 7,211 2,845 199940.0
Alameda, California OFF00526,025 9,702 29,831 1,167 9,702 30,998 40,700 2,397 201840.0
Ft. Collins, Colorado OFF00616,752 (11,239)5,513 5,513 474 200240.0
Lisle, Illinois OFF00721,115 7,681 30,230 7,681 30,230 37,911 2,411 201840.0
Cockeysville, Maryland OFF008115,000 19,529 148,286 (85)19,529 148,201 167,730 8,269 201840.0
Chelmsford, Massachusetts OFF0095,931 1,600 21,947 285 1,600 22,232 23,832 10,540 200240.0
Jersey City, New JerseyOFF01063,500 99,296 99,296 99,296 4,571 201940.0
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey OFF01146,787 7,726 74,429 10 7,724 74,441 82,165 33,620 200240.0
Riverview, New Jersey OFF0126,850 1,008 13,763 206 1,008 13,969 14,977 5,847 200440.0
Riverview, New Jersey OFF01316,288 2,456 28,955 814 2,456 29,769 32,225 12,511 200440.0
North Hills, New York OFF01470,149 19,631 104,527 19,631 104,527 124,158 6,840 201840.0
Austin, Texas OFF01591,000 88,136 17,436 105,572 105,572 3,811 201940.0
Oakton, Virginia OFF01654,085 14,242 68,610 14,242 68,610 82,852 5,175 201840.0
Subtotal $516,730  $87,375 $749,057 $14,754 $87,373 $763,813 $851,186 $112,109   
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES:          
Montague, Michigan IND001(1)598 9,814 598 9,814 10,412 4,540 200740.0
Little Falls, Minnesota IND002(1)6,705 17,690 6,225 18,170 24,395 7,228 200540.0
Jacksonville, Ohio IND00352,410 1,990 56,329 23,979 1,990 80,308 82,298 4,302 201840.0
El Reno, Oklahoma IND0047,903 401 7,644 401 7,644 8,045 1,023 201840.0
Fort Worth, Texas IND0057,903 2,341 17,142 2,341 17,142 19,483 1,343 201840.0
94
                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
OFFICE FACILITIES:                    
Tempe, Arizona OFF001$
 (1) $1,033
 $6,652
 $2,942
 $1,033
 $9,594
 $10,627
 $4,512
 1999 40.0
Tempe, Arizona OFF002
 (1) 1,033
 6,652
 287
 1,033
 6,939
 7,972
 3,331
 1999 40.0
Tempe, Arizona OFF003
 (1) 1,033
 6,652
 461
 1,033
 7,113
 8,146
 3,314
 1999 40.0
Tempe, Arizona OFF004
 (1) 701
 4,339
 2,171
 701
 6,510
 7,211
 2,257
 1999 40.0
Alameda, California OFF00527,602
   9,702
 29,831
 1,152
 9,702
 30,983
 40,685
 479
 2018 40.0
Ft. Collins, Colorado OFF006434
 (1) 
 16,752
 (11,239) 
 5,513
 5,513
 
 2002 40.0
Lisle, Illinois OFF00722,626
   7,681
 30,230
 
 7,681
 30,230
 37,911
 482
 2018 40.0
Cockeysville, Maryland OFF008115,000
   19,529
 148,286
 
 19,529
 148,286
 167,815
 877
 2018 40.0
Chelmsford, Massachusetts OFF0098,179
 (1) 1,600
 21,947
 285
 1,600
 22,232
 23,832
 9,420
 2002 40.0
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey OFF01048,968
   7,726
 74,429
 10
 7,724
 74,441
 82,165
 29,894
 2002 40.0
Riverview, New Jersey OFF0117,795
 (1) 1,008
 13,763
 206
 1,008
 13,969
 14,977
 5,136
 2004 40.0
Riverview, New Jersey OFF01220,568
 (1) 2,456
 28,955
 814
 2,456
 29,769
 32,225
 10,995
 2004 40.0
North Hills, New York OFF01370,000
   19,631
 104,527
 
 19,631
 104,527
 124,158
 1,368
 2018 40.0
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania OFF014
 (1) 690
 26,098
 (20,084) 257
 6,447
 6,704
 
 2001 40.0
Irving, Texas OFF015
 (1) 1,364
 10,628
 5,780
 2,373
 15,399
 17,772
 7,846
 1999 40.0
Richardson, Texas OFF016
   1,230
 5,660
 1,207
 1,230
 6,867
 8,097
 2,983
 1999 40.0
Oakton, Virginia OFF01756,133
   14,242
 68,610
 
 14,242
 68,610
 82,852
 1,035
 2018 40.0
Subtotal $377,305
   $90,659
 $604,011
 $(16,008) $91,233
 $587,429
 $678,662
 $83,929
    
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES:                    
Avondale, Arizona IND001
   3,279
 5,221
 (7,554) 946
 
 946
 
 2009 40.0
Los Angeles, California IND00234,968
   11,635
 19,515
 5,943
 11,635
 25,458
 37,093
 7,042
 2007 40.0
Jacksonville, Florida IND00330,397
   3,510
 20,846
 8,279
 3,510
 29,125
 32,635
 7,707
 2007 40.0
Atlanta, Georgia IND00426,237
   2,791
 24,637
 349
 2,791
 24,986
 27,777
 6,985
 2007 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

    Initial Cost to Company
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
  
Location Encumbrances LandBuilding and
Improvements
LandBuilding and
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date
Acquired
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin IND00629,670 2,845 55,805 273 2,845 56,078 58,923 4,397 201840.0
Subtotal $97,886  $14,880 $164,424 $24,252 $14,400 $189,156 $203,556 $22,833   
LAND:           
Scottsdale, Arizona LAN0011,400 800 2,200 2,200 20110
Whittmann, Arizona LAN00296,700 96,700 96,700 20100
Mammoth Lakes, California LAN00328,464 2,836 (19,517)8,947 2,836 11,783 2,836 (3)20100
Naples, Florida LAN00426,600 (20,516)26,600 (20,516)6,084 20100
Chicago, Illinois LAN00531,500 31,500 31,500 20160
Asbury Park, New Jersey LAN00643,300 39,736 83,036 83,036 1,123 20090
Asbury Park, New Jersey LAN0073,992 106,934 110,926 110,926 (3)20090
Asbury Park, New Jersey LAN008111 5,954 2,206 2,317 5,954 8,271 20090
Brooklyn, New York LAN00958,900 (19,874)39,026 39,026 20110
Long Beach, New York LAN01052,461 (22,461)30,000 30,000 20090
Wawarsing, New York LAN0114,600 4,600 4,600 20180
Chesterfield County, Virginia LAN01272,138 35,137 107,275 107,275 5,944 20090
Subtotal $$420,166 $8,790 $102,445 $543,127 $(11,726)$531,401 $9,908   
ENTERTAINMENT:          
Birmingham, Alabama ENT0011,618 1,939 1,840 1,939 1,840 3,779 288 201840.0
Avondale, Arizona ENT0021,293 389 2,074 389 2,075 2,464 195 201840.0
Glendale, Arizona ENT0032,281 1,750 2,118 1,750 2,118 3,868 314 201840.0
Gilbert, Arizona ENT0044,801 1,969 3,552 1,969 3,552 5,521 412 201840.0
Mesa, Arizona ENT0051,448 970 1,710 970 1,710 2,680 190 201840.0
95
                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Bristol, Indiana IND005
 (1) 462
 9,224
 
 462
 9,224
 9,686
 3,473
 2007 40.0
Everett, Massachusetts IND00637,482
   7,439
 21,774
 10,979
 7,439
 32,753
 40,192
 8,666
 2007 40.0
Montague, Michigan IND007
 (1) 598
 9,814
 1
 598
 9,815
 10,413
 3,733
 2007 40.0
Little Falls, Minnesota IND008
 (1) 6,705
 17,690
 
 6,225
 18,170
 24,395
 6,319
 2005 40.0
Elizabeth, New Jersey IND00942,053
   8,368
 15,376
 21,141
 8,368
 36,517
 44,885
 9,737
 2007 40.0
Jackson, Ohio IND01035,520
   1,990
 56,329
 2,891
 1,990
 59,220
 61,210
 828
 2018 40.0
El Reno, Oklahoma IND0119,154
   401
 7,644
 
 401
 7,644
 8,045
 205
 2018 40.0
Fort Worth, Texas IND0129,154
   2,341
 17,142
 
 2,341
 17,142
 19,483
 269
 2018 40.0
La Porte, Texas IND01327,426
   1,631
 27,858
 (416) 1,631
 27,442
 29,073
 7,614
 2007 40.0
Chesapeake, Virginia IND01429,437
   2,619
 28,481
 142
 2,619
 28,623
 31,242
 8,000
 2007 40.0
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin IND01532,380
   2,845
 55,805
 
 2,845
 55,805
 58,650
 879
 2018 40.0
Subtotal $314,208
   $56,614
 $337,356
 $41,755
 $53,801
 $381,924
 $435,725
 $71,457
    
LAND:                     
Scottsdale, Arizona LAN001
   1,400
 
 800
 2,200
 
 2,200
 
 2011 0
Whittmann, Arizona LAN002
   96,700
 
 
 96,700
 
 96,700
 
 2010 0
Mammoth Lakes, California LAN003
   28,464
 2,836
 (21,064) 7,400
 2,836
 10,236
 2,836
 2010 0
Mammoth, California LAN004
   2,382
 
 
 2,382
 
 2,382
 
 2007 0
San Jose, California LAN005
   8,921
 
 
 8,921
 
 8,921
 
 2017 0
Santa Clarita Valley, California LAN006
   59,100
 
 (21,600) 37,500
 
 37,500
 
 2010 0
Fort Myers, Florida LAN007
   7,600
 
 
 7,600
 
 7,600
 
 2009 0
Fort Myers, Florida LAN008
   5,883
 
 1,789
 7,494
 178
 7,672
 
 2014 0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

    Initial Cost to Company
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
  
Location Encumbrances LandBuilding and
Improvements
LandBuilding and
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date
Acquired
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Scottsdale, Arizona ENT0061,694 1,205 1,933 1,205 1,933 3,138 204 201840.0
Tucson, Arizona ENT007948 456 877 456 878 1,334 114 201840.0
Chula Vista, California ENT0082,552 2,032 4,869 2,032 4,869 6,901 554 201840.0
Fontana, California ENT0091,578 1,097 1,882 1,097 1,883 2,980 244 201840.0
Moreno Valley, California ENT0101,503 990 1,910 990 1,910 2,900 228 201840.0
Murrieta, California ENT0112,754 1,649 3,803 1,649 3,803 5,452 431 201840.0
Norco, California ENT0122,570 1,503 3,608 1,503 3,608 5,111 394 201840.0
Palmdale, California ENT0131,103 777 1,963 777 1,963 2,740 263 201840.0
San Diego, California ENT014(1)18,000 18,000 18,000 7,303 200340.0
Thousand Oaks, California ENT015(1)1,953 28,817 30,770 30,770 8,201 200840.0
Upland, California ENT0161,578 1,167 1,930 1,167 1,930 3,097 235 201840.0
Brampton, ONT, Canada ENT0172,074 1,231 2,491 1,231 2,491 3,722 294 201840.0
Aurora, Colorado ENT0181,596 1,057 1,719 1,057 1,719 2,776 222 201840.0
Colorado Springs, Colorado ENT0191,087 497 820 497 820 1,317 120 201840.0
Lakewood, Colorado ENT0201,513 713 2,206 713 2,206 2,919 187 201840.0
Lone Tree, Colorado ENT0215,458 2,880 5,586 2,880 5,586 8,466 576 201840.0
Westminster, Colorado ENT0221,601 1,018 1,886 1,018 1,886 2,904 223 201840.0
Wheat Ridge, Colorado ENT0231,038 669 1,671 669 1,671 2,340 198 201840.0
Apopka, Florida ENT0241,139 757 1,347 757 1,347 2,104 171 201840.0
Boca Raton, Florida ENT025(1)41,809 41,809 41,809 24,456 200527.0
Boynton Beach, Florida ENT026(1)6,550 17,118 6,533 17,135 23,668 5,852 200640.0
96
                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Indiantown, Florida LAN009
   8,100
 
 
 8,100
 
 8,100
 
 2009 0
Naples, Florida LAN010
   26,600
 
 13,538
 26,600
 13,538
 40,138
 2
 2010 0
St. Lucie, Florida LAN011
   10,440
 
 (6,940) 3,500
 
 3,500
 
 2013 0
Stuart, Florida LAN012
   9,300
 
 (1,900) 7,400
 
 7,400
 
 2010 0
Chicago, Illinois LAN013
   31,500
 
 
 31,500
 
 31,500
 
 2016 0
Asbury Park, New Jersey LAN014
   43,300
 
 32,296
 75,596
 
 75,596
 942
(3)2009 0
Asbury Park, New Jersey LAN015
   3,992
 
 161,358
 165,350
 
 165,350
 
(3)2009 0
Brooklyn, New York LAN016
   58,900
 
 (19,874) 39,026
 
 39,026
 
 2011 0
Long Beach, New York LAN017
   52,461
 
 (22,461) 30,000
 
 30,000
 
 2009 0
Wawarsing, New York LAN018
   4,600
 
 
 4,600
 
 4,600
 
 2018 0
Warrington, Pennsylvania LAN019
   1,460
 
 664
 1,460
 664
 2,124
 
 2011 0
Chesterfield County, Virginia LAN020
   72,138
 
 41,773
 113,911
 
 113,911
 4,338
(3)2009 0
Chesterfield County, Virginia LAN021
   3,291
 
 397
 3,688
 
 3,688
 
(3)2009 0
Ranson, West Virginia LAN022
   9,083
 

 (1,256) 7,827
 
 7,827
 
 2016 0
Subtotal $
   $545,615
 $2,836
 $157,520
 $688,755
 $17,216
 $705,971
 $8,118
    
ENTERTAINMENT:                     
Birmingham, Alabama ENT0011,698
   1,939
 1,840
 
 1,939
 1,840
 3,779
 58
 2018 40.0
Decatur, Alabama ENT002
 (1) 277
 359
 (6) 277
 353
 630
 128
 2004 40.0
Huntsville, Alabama ENT003
 (1) 319
 414
 (25) 319
 389
 708
 136
 2004 40.0
Mobile, Alabama ENT004
   279
 1,250
 
 279
 1,250
 1,529
 71
 2018 40.0
Avondale, Arizona ENT0051,357
   389
 2,074
 1
 389
 2,075
 2,464
 39
 2018 40.0
Chandler, Arizona ENT006
 (1) 793
 1,027
 (62) 793
 965
 1,758
 337
 2004 40.0
Chandler, Arizona ENT007
 (1) 521
 673
 (10) 521
 663
 1,184
 240
 2004 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

    Initial Cost to Company
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
  
Location Encumbrances LandBuilding and
Improvements
LandBuilding and
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date
Acquired
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Margate, Florida ENT0271,222 513 493 513 493 1,006 52 201840.0
Melbourne, Florida ENT0281,287 843 1,537 843 1,537 2,380 198 201840.0
St. Petersburg, Florida ENT029(1)4,200 18,272 2,591 4,200 20,863 25,063 7,240 200540.0
W. Palm Beach, Florida ENT030(1)19,337 3,863 23,200 23,200 7,659 200540.0
Augusta, Georgia ENT0311,885 1,383 3,776 1,383 3,776 5,159 378 201840.0
Kennesaw, Georgia ENT0324,484 2,098 5,113 (1)2,098 5,112 7,210 500 201840.0
Lawrenceville, Georgia ENT0331,412 911 1,285 911 1,285 2,196 158 201840.0
Marietta, Georgia ENT0342,043 1,180 1,436 1,180 1,436 2,616 170 201840.0
Marietta, Georgia ENT0351,215 715 760 715 760 1,475 110 201840.0
Norcross, Georgia ENT0362,283 1,110 380 1,110 380 1,490 100 201840.0
Roswell, Georgia ENT0372,022 893 311 893 312 1,205 53 201840.0
Algonquin, Illinois ENT0382,990 1,312 4,041 1,312 4,041 5,353 524 201840.0
Buffalo Grove, Illinois ENT0391,627 861 3,945 861 3,945 4,806 397 201840.0
Chicago, Illinois ENT040(1)8,803 57 33,479 8,803 33,536 42,339 10,166 200640.0
Glendale Heights, Illinois ENT0411,050 455 819 455 820 1,275 79 201840.0
Lake Zurich, Illinois ENT0421,163 924 238 924 239 1,163 161 201840.0
Mount Prospect, Illinois ENT0431,188 704 956 (1)704 955 1,659 109 201840.0
Romeoville, Illinois ENT0442,863 2,254 3,251 2,254 3,251 5,505 481 201840.0
Roselle, Illinois ENT0451,058 730 682 730 682 1,412 121 201840.0
River Grove, Illinois ENT0461,720 1,754 3,289 (1)1,754 3,288 5,042 397 201840.0
Vernon Hills, Illinois ENT047949 600 666 600 666 1,266 107 201840.0
Waukegan, Illinois ENT048603 342 670 342 670 1,012 83 201840.0
97
                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Glendale, Arizona ENT0082,393
   1,750
 2,118
 
 1,750
 2,118
 3,868
 63
 2018 40.0
Gilbert, Arizona ENT0095,038
   1,969
 3,552
 
 1,969
 3,552
 5,521
 82
 2018 40.0
Mesa, Arizona ENT0101,520
   970
 1,710
 
 970
 1,710
 2,680
 38
 2018 40.0
Mesa, Arizona ENT011
 (1) 630
 815
 (49) 630
 766
 1,396
 267
 2004 40.0
Peoria, Arizona ENT012
 (1) 590
 764
 (46) 590
 718
 1,308
 250
 2004 40.0
Phoenix, Arizona ENT013
 (1) 476
 616
 (10) 476
 606
 1,082
 220
 2004 40.0
Phoenix, Arizona ENT014
 (1) 654
 845
 (14) 654
 831
 1,485
 302
 2004 40.0
Phoenix, Arizona ENT015
 (1) 666
 862
 (14) 666
 848
 1,514
 307
 2004 40.0
Scottsdale, Arizona ENT0161,778
   1,205
 1,933
 
 1,205
 1,933
 3,138
 41
 2018 40.0
Tempe, Arizona ENT017
 (1) 460
 596
 (36) 460
 560
 1,020
 195
 2004 40.0
Tucson, Arizona ENT018994
   456
 877
 1
 456
 878
 1,334
 23
 2018 40.0
Alameda, California ENT019
 (1) 1,097
 1,421
 (86) 1,097
 1,335
 2,432
 465
 2004 40.0
Bakersfield, California ENT020
 (1) 434
 560
 (33) 434
 527
 961
 184
 2004 40.0
Bakersfield, California ENT021
 (1) 332
 429
 (26) 332
 403
 735
 141
 2004 40.0
Chula Vista, California ENT0222,678
   2,032
 4,869
 
 2,032
 4,869
 6,901
 111
 2018 40.0
Fontana, California ENT0231,656
   1,097
 1,882
 1
 1,097
 1,883
 2,980
 49
 2018 40.0
Milpitas, California ENT024
 (1) 676
 876
 (53) 676
 823
 1,499
 287
 2004 40.0
Moreno Valley, California ENT0251,577
   990
 1,910
 
 990
 1,910
 2,900
 46
 2018 40.0
Murrieta, California ENT0262,890
   1,649
 3,803
 
 1,649
 3,803
 5,452
 86
 2018 40.0
Norco, California ENT0272,697
   1,503
 3,608
 
 1,503
 3,608
 5,111
 79
 2018 40.0
Palmdale, California ENT0281,157
   777
 1,963
 
 777
 1,963
 2,740
 53
 2018 40.0
Riverside, California ENT029
 (1) 720
 932
 (56) 720
 876
 1,596
 305
 2004 40.0
Rocklin, California ENT030
 (1) 574
 743
 (12) 574
 731
 1,305
 265
 2004 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

    Initial Cost to Company
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
  
Location Encumbrances LandBuilding and
Improvements
LandBuilding and
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date
Acquired
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Woodridge, Illinois ENT0491,135 829 1,597 (1)829 1,596 2,425 200 201840.0
Columbia, Maryland ENT0501,653 1,762 1,300 1,762 1,300 3,062 207 201840.0
Ellicott City, Maryland ENT0511,286 889 1,632 889 1,633 2,522 161 201840.0
Blaine, Minnesota ENT0522,542 1,801 2,814 (1)1,801 2,813 4,614 417 201840.0
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota ENT0532,534 1,455 2,036 1,455 2,036 3,491 300 201840.0
Burnsville, Minnesota ENT054(1)2,962 17,164 2,962 17,164 20,126 6,877 200640.0
Eden Prairie, Minnesota ENT0552,589 1,496 2,117 1,496 2,117 3,613 277 201840.0
Lakeville, Minnesota ENT0562,591 1,910 3,373 1,910 3,373 5,283 384 201840.0
Rochester, Minnesota ENT057(1)2,437 8,715 2,098 2,437 10,813 13,250 4,830 200640.0
St. Peters, Missouri ENT0582,818 1,936 3,381 1,936 3,381 5,317 378 201440.0
Valley Park, Missouri ENT0591,326 803 1,408 803 1,408 2,211 153 201440.0
Asbury Park, New Jersey ENT060750 10,670 798 750 11,468 12,218 868 201740.0
Fairlawn, New Jersey ENT0611,542 1,141 2,094 1,141 2,094 3,235 205 201840.0
Turnersville, New Jersey ENT0621,413 1,354 1,314 1,354 1,314 2,668 252 201840.0
Brooklyn, New York ENT0633,277 501 587 3,191 3,778 169 201340.0
N. Ridgeville, Ohio ENT064921 290 1,057 290 1,057 1,347 79 201840.0
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania ENT065801 410 759 410 759 1,169 113 201840.0
Denton, Texas ENT0661,135 712 763 712 763 1,475 97 201840.0
Ft. Worth, Texas ENT067926 379 266 379 266 645 48 201840.0
Watauga, Texas ENT0682,062 1,073 2,274 1,073 2,274 3,347 241 201840.0
98
                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Sacramento, California ENT031
 (1) 392
 508
 (8) 392
 500
 892
 181
 2004 40.0
San Bernardino, California ENT032
 (1) 358
 464
 (7) 358
 457
 815
 165
 2004 40.0
San Diego, California ENT033
 (1) 
 18,000
 
 
 18,000
 18,000
 6,456
 2003 40.0
San Marcos, California ENT034
 (1) 852
 1,101
 (18) 852
 1,083
 1,935
 393
 2004 40.0
Thousand Oaks, California ENT035
 (1) 
 1,953
 25,772
 
 27,725
 27,725
 6,814
 2008 40.0
Torrance, California ENT036
 (1) 659
 852
 (14) 659
 838
 1,497
 304
 2004 40.0
Upland, California ENT0371,656
   1,167
 1,930
 
 1,167
 1,930
 3,097
 47
 2018 40.0
Visalia, California ENT038
 (1) 562
 729
 (44) 562
 685
 1,247
 239
 2004 40.0
W. Los Angeles, California ENT039
 (1) 1,642
 2,124
 (35) 1,642
 2,089
 3,731
 758
 2004 40.0
Brampton, ONT, Canada ENT0402,176
   1,231
 2,491
 
 1,231
 2,491
 3,722
 59
 2018 40.0
Aurora, Colorado ENT041
 (1) 640
 827
 (49) 640
 778
 1,418
 271
 2004 40.0
Aurora, Colorado ENT0421,675
   1,057
 1,719
 
 1,057
 1,719
 2,776
 44
 2018 40.0
Colorado Springs, Colorado ENT0431,141
   497
 820
 
 497
 820
 1,317
 24
 2018 40.0
Denver, Colorado ENT044
 (1) 729
 944
 (57) 729
 887
 1,616
 309
 2004 40.0
Englewood, Colorado ENT045
 (1) 536
 694
 (11) 536
 683
 1,219
 248
 2004 40.0
Lakewood, Colorado ENT0461,587
   713
 2,206
 
 713
 2,206
 2,919
 37
 2018 40.0
Littleton, Colorado ENT047
 (1) 901
 1,165
 (19) 901
 1,146
 2,047
 416
 2004 40.0
Lone Tree, Colorado ENT0485,728
   2,880
 5,586
 
 2,880
 5,586
 8,466
 115
 2018 40.0
Westminster, Colorado ENT0491,681
   1,018
 1,886
 
 1,018
 1,886
 2,904
 45
 2018 40.0
Wheat Ridge, Colorado ENT0501,090
   669
 1,671
 
 669
 1,671
 2,340
 40
 2018 40.0
Milford, Connecticut ENT051
 (1) 1,097
 1,420
 (23) 1,097
 1,397
 2,494
 506
 2004 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

    Initial Cost to Company
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
  
Location Encumbrances LandBuilding and
Improvements
LandBuilding and
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date
Acquired
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Lynnwood, Washington ENT0692,071 1,608 4,010 1,608 4,010 5,618 447 201840.0
Quincy, Washington ENT070(1)1,500 6,500 1,500 6,500 8,000 3,246 200340.0
Subtotal $105,636 $96,624 $242,951 $106,431 $93,917 $352,089 $446,006 $101,061   
RETAIL:           
Colorado Springs, ColoradoRET001(1)2,631 279 5,195 2,607 5,498 8,105 1,860 200640.0
St. Augustine, FloridaRET002(1)3,950 10,285 3,908 10,327 14,235 3,674 200540.0
Honolulu, HawaiiRET0033,393 21,155 (7,132)3,393 14,023 17,416 4,546 200940.0
Chicago, IllinoisRET004(1)336 2,275 2,611 2,611 1,460 201040.0
Albuquerque, New MexicoRET005(1)1,733 8,728 1,705 8,756 10,461 3,235 200540.0
Hamburg, New YorkRET006(1)731 6,073 699 711 6,792 7,503 2,859 200540.0
Anthony, TexasRET007(1)3,538 4,215 (187)3,514 4,052 7,566 1,499 200540.0
Draper, UtahRET008(1)3,502 5,975 3,502 5,975 9,477 2,107 200540.0
Subtotal $ $19,478 $32,058 $25,838 $19,340 $58,034 $77,374 $21,240   
HOTEL:           
Honolulu, Hawaii HOT00117,996 17,996 (31,160)3,419 1,413 4,832 4,531 200940.0
Asbury Park, New Jersey HOT002297 18,299 3,896 297 22,195 22,492 1,850 201940.0
Asbury Park, New Jersey HOT003120 6,548 10 120 6,558 6,678 246 201940.0
Asbury Park, New Jersey HOT0043,815 40,194 4,052 3,815 44,246 48,061 8,433 201640.0
Subtotal $ $22,228 $83,037 $(23,202)$7,651 $74,412 $82,063 $15,060   
APARTMENT/RESIDENTIAL:          
Mammoth, California APA00110,078 40,312 (50,315)15 60 75 20070
Atlanta, Georgia APA0022,963 11,850 (10,171)928 3,714 4,642 20100
Jersey City, New Jersey APA00336,405 64,719 (100,930)69 125 194 20090
Subtotal $ $49,446 $116,881 $(161,416)$1,012 $3,899 $4,911 $  
99
                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Wilmington, Delaware ENT052
 (1) 1,076
 1,390
 (80) 1,076
 1,310
 2,386
 457
 2004 40.0
Apopka, Florida ENT0531,195
   757
 1,347
 
 757
 1,347
 2,104
 34
 2018 40.0
Boca Raton, Florida ENT054
 (1) 
 41,809
 
 
 41,809
 41,809
 21,371
 2005 27.0
Boynton Beach, Florida ENT055
 (1) 412
 531
 (7) 412
 524
 936
 190
 2004 40.0
Boynton Beach, Florida ENT056
 (1) 6,550
 
 17,118
 6,533
 17,135
 23,668
 4,995
 2006 40.0
Bradenton, Florida ENT057
 (1) 1,067
 1,382
 (83) 1,067
 1,299
 2,366
 453
 2004 40.0
Davie, Florida ENT058
 (1) 401
 520
 (31) 401
 489
 890
 170
 2004 40.0
Lakeland, Florida ENT059
 (1) 282
 364
 (6) 282
 358
 640
 130
 2004 40.0
Leesburg, Florida ENT060
 (1) 352
 455
 (28) 352
 427
 779
 149
 2004 40.0
Margate, Florida ENT0611,283
   513
 493
 
 513
 493
 1,006
 10
 2018 40.0
Melbourne, Florida ENT0621,350
   843
 1,537
 
 843
 1,537
 2,380
 40
 2018 40.0
Ocala, Florida ENT063
 (1) 437
 567
 (34) 437
 533
 970
 186
 2004 40.0
Ocala, Florida ENT064
 (1) 532
 689
 (42) 532
 647
 1,179
 226
 2004 40.0
Orange City, Florida ENT065
 (1) 486
 629
 (38) 486
 591
 1,077
 206
 2004 40.0
Pembroke Pines, Florida ENT066
 (1) 497
 643
 (10) 497
 633
 1,130
 229
 2004 40.0
Sarasota, Florida ENT067
 (1) 643
 833
 (14) 643
 819
 1,462
 297
 2004 40.0
St. Petersburg, Florida ENT068
 (1) 4,200
 18,272
 
 4,200
 18,272
 22,472
 6,326
 2005 40.0
Tampa, Florida ENT069
 (1) 551
 714
 (12) 551
 702
 1,253
 254
 2004 40.0
Venice, Florida ENT070
 (1) 507
 656
 (40) 507
 616
 1,123
 215
 2004 40.0
W. Palm Beach, Florida ENT071
 (1) 
 19,337
 
 
 19,337
 19,337
 6,693
 2005 40.0
Augusta, Georgia ENT0721,978
   1,383
 3,776
 
 1,383
 3,776
 5,159
 76
 2018 40.0
Atlanta, Georgia ENT073
 
(1) 
 510
 660
 (11) 510
 649
 1,159
 235
 2004 40.0
Conyers, Georgia ENT074
 
(1) 
 474
 613
 (37) 474
 576
 1,050
 201
 2004 40.0
Kennesaw, Georgia ENT0754,706
   2,098
 5,113
 (1) 2,098
 5,112
 7,210
 100
 2018 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

    Initial Cost to Company
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
  
Location Encumbrances LandBuilding and
Improvements
LandBuilding and
Improvements
TotalAccumulated
Depreciation
Date
Acquired
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
MIXED USE:           
Riverside, California MXU0015,869 629 5,869 631 6,500 630 201040.0
Subtotal $ $5,869 $629 $$5,869 $631 $6,500 $630   
Total $720,252  $716,066 $1,397,827 $89,104 $772,689 $1,430,308 $2,202,997 (4)$282,841 (5)  

(1)Consists of properties pledged as collateral under the Company's securedcredit facilitieswith a carrying value of $263.4 million.
(2)Includes impairments and unit sales.
(3)These properties have land improvements which have depreciable lives of 15 to 20 years.
(4)The aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes was approximately $2.56 billion at December 31, 2020.
(5)Includes $10.5 million and $4.5 million relating to accumulated depreciation for land and development assets and real estate assets held for sale, respectively, as of December 31, 2020.

The following table reconciles real estate from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020:
202020192018
Balance at January 1$2,364,413 $2,710,512 $2,577,195 
Improvements and additions53,906 134,035 203,124 
Acquisitions through foreclosure4,600 
Other acquisitions231,436 762,207 
Dispositions(209,532)(464,648)(656,900)
Other(1)
(236,545)
Impairments(5,790)(10,377)(179,714)
Balance at December 31$2,202,997 $2,364,413 $2,710,512 

(1)Refer to Note 5.
100
                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Lawrenceville, Georgia ENT0761,482
   911
 1,285
 
 911
 1,285
 2,196
 32
 2018 40.0
Marietta, Georgia ENT077
 (1) 581
 752
 (46) 581
 706
 1,287
 246
 2004 40.0
Marietta, Georgia ENT0782,144
   1,180
 1,436
 
 1,180
 1,436
 2,616
 34
 2018 40.0
Marietta, Georgia ENT0791,275
   715
 760
 
 715
 760
 1,475
 22
 2018 40.0
Norcross, Georgia ENT0802,396
   1,110
 380
 
 1,110
 380
 1,490
 20
 2018 40.0
Roswell, Georgia ENT0812,122
   893
 311
 1
 893
 312
 1,205
 11
 2018 40.0
Savannah, Georgia ENT082
 (1) 718
 930
 (15) 718
 915
 1,633
 332
 2004 40.0
Woodstock, Georgia ENT083
 (1) 502
 651
 (11) 502
 640
 1,142
 232
 2004 40.0
Algonquin, Illinois ENT0843,137
   1,312
 4,041
 
 1,312
 4,041
 5,353
 105
 2018 40.0
Buffalo Grove, Illinois ENT0851,707
   861
 3,945
 
 861
 3,945
 4,806
 79
 2018 40.0
Chicago, Illinois ENT086
 (1) 8,803
 57
 30,479
 8,803
 30,536
 39,339
 8,639
 2006 40.0
Glendale Heights, Illinois ENT0871,102
   455
 819
 1
 455
 820
 1,275
 16
 2018 40.0
Lake Zurich, Illinois ENT0881,221
   924
 238
 1
 924
 239
 1,163
 32
 2018 40.0
Lyons, Illinois ENT089
 (1) 433
 560
 (10) 433
 550
 983
 200
 2004 40.0
Mount Prospect, Illinois ENT0901,247
   704
 956
 (1) 704
 955
 1,659
 22
 2018 40.0
Naperville, Illinois ENT091
 (1) 1,798
 2,894
 530
 1,798
 3,424
 5,222
 1,060
 2017 40.0
Romeoville, Illinois ENT0923,004
   2,254
 3,251
 
 2,254
 3,251
 5,505
 96
 2018 40.0
Roselle, Illinois ENT0931,111
   730
 682
 
 730
 682
 1,412
 24
 2018 40.0
River Grove, Illinois ENT0941,805
   1,754
 3,289
 (1) 1,754
 3,288
 5,042
 79
 2018 40.0
Springfield, Illinois ENT095
 (1) 431
 557
 (9) 431
 548
 979
 199
 2004 40.0
Vernon Hills, Illinois ENT096995
   600
 666
 
 600
 666
 1,266
 21
 2018 40.0
Waukegan, Illinois ENT097633
   342
 670
 
 342
 670
 1,012
 17
 2018 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Woodridge, Illinois ENT0981,191
   829
 1,597
 (1) 829
 1,596
 2,425
 40
 2018 40.0
Evansville, Indiana ENT099
 (1) 542
 701
 (11) 542
 690
 1,232
 250
 2004 40.0
Baltimore, Maryland ENT100
 (1) 428
 554
 (34) 428
 520
 948
 181
 2004 40.0
Baltimore, Maryland ENT101
 (1) 575
 745
 (45) 575
 700
 1,275
 244
 2004 40.0
Baltimore, Maryland ENT102
 (1) 362
 468
 (7) 362
 461
 823
 167
 2004 40.0
Columbia, Maryland ENT1031,735
   1,762
 1,300
 
 1,762
 1,300
 3,062
 41
 2018 40.0
Ellicott City, Maryland ENT1041,349
   889
 1,632
 1
 889
 1,633
 2,522
 32
 2018 40.0
Gaithersburg, Maryland ENT105
 (1) 884
 1,145
 (19) 884
 1,126
 2,010
 408
 2004 40.0
Hyattsville, Maryland ENT106
 (1) 399
 518
 (9) 399
 509
 908
 184
 2004 40.0
Laurel, Maryland ENT107
 (1) 649
 839
 (14) 649
 825
 1,474
 299
 2004 40.0
Linthicum, Maryland ENT108
 (1) 366
 473
 (7) 366
 466
 832
 169
 2004 40.0
Pikesville, Maryland ENT109
 (1) 398
 516
 (8) 398
 508
 906
 184
 2004 40.0
Timonium, Maryland ENT110
 (1) 1,126
 1,458
 (88) 1,126
 1,370
 2,496
 478
 2004 40.0
Towson, Maryland ENT111
 (1) 642
 788
 454
 642
 1,242
 1,884
 361
 2017 40.0
Auburn, Massachusetts ENT112
 (1) 523
 678
 (12) 523
 666
 1,189
 241
 2004 40.0
Chicopee, Massachusetts ENT113
 (1) 548
 711
 (43) 548
 668
 1,216
 233
 2004 40.0
Somerset, Massachusetts ENT114
 (1) 519
 672
 (11) 519
 661
 1,180
 240
 2004 40.0
Grand Rapids, Michigan ENT115
 (1) 554
 718
 (43) 554
 675
 1,229
 235
 2004 40.0
Grand Rapids, Michigan ENT116
 (1) 860
 543
 670
 860
 1,213
 2,073
 397
 2017 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Roseville, Michigan ENT117
 (1) 533
 691
 (12) 533
 679
 1,212
 246
 2004 40.0
Blaine, Minnesota ENT1182,667
   1,801
 2,814
 (1) 1,801
 2,813
 4,614
 83
 2018 40.0
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota ENT1192,659
   1,455
 2,036
 
 1,455
 2,036
 3,491
 60
 2018 40.0
Burnsville, Minnesota ENT120
 (1) 2,962
 
 17,164
 2,962
 17,164
 20,126
 5,652
 2006 40.0
Eden Prairie, Minnesota ENT1212,717
   1,496
 2,117
 (1) 1,496
 2,116
 3,612
 55
 2018 40.0
Lakeville, Minnesota ENT1222,719
   1,910
 3,373
 
 1,910
 3,373
 5,283
 77
 2018 40.0
Rochester, Minnesota ENT123
 (1) 2,437
 8,715
 2,098
 2,437
 10,813
 13,250
 3,989
 2006 40.0
Columbia, Missouri ENT124
 (1) 334
 432
 (26) 334
 406
 740
 142
 2004 40.0
North Kansas City, Missouri ENT125
 (1) 878
 1,139
 (69) 878
 1,070
 1,948
 373
 2004 40.0
St. Peters, Missouri ENT1262,958
   1,936
 3,381
 
 1,936
 3,381
 5,317
 76
 2018 40.0
Valley Park, Missouri ENT1271,391
   803
 1,408
 
 803
 1,408
 2,211
 31
 2018 40.0
Asbury Park, New Jersey ENT128
   750
 10,670
 230
 750
 10,900
 11,650
 201
 2017 40.0
Aberdeen, New Jersey ENT129
 (1) 1,560
 2,019
 (33) 1,560
 1,986
 3,546
 720
 2004 40.0
Fairlawn, New Jersey ENT1301,618
   1,141
 2,094
 
 1,141
 2,094
 3,235
 41
 2018 40.0
Turnersville, New Jersey ENT1311,483
   1,354
 1,314
 
 1,354
 1,314
 2,668
 50
 2018 40.0
Wallington, New Jersey ENT132
 (1) 830
 1,075
 (65) 830
 1,010
 1,840
 352
 2004 40.0
Brooklyn, New York ENT133
   3,277
 
 (248) 587
 2,442
 3,029
 
 2013 40.0
Centereach, New York ENT134
 (1) 442
 571
 (34) 442
 537
 979
 187
 2004 40.0
Cheektowaga, New York ENT135
 (1) 385
 499
 (8) 385
 491
 876
 178
 2004 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Dewpew, New York ENT136
 (1) 350
 453
 (28) 350
 425
 775
 148
 2004 40.0
Melville, New York ENT137
 (1) 494
 640
 (39) 494
 601
 1,095
 210
 2004 40.0
Rochester, New York ENT138
 (1) 326
 421
 (25) 326
 396
 722
 138
 2004 40.0
Rochester, New York ENT139
 (1) 320
 414
 (7) 320
 407
 727
 148
 2004 40.0
Rochester, New York ENT140
 (1) 399
 516
 (8) 399
 508
 907
 184
 2004 40.0
Sayville, New York ENT141
 (1) 959
 1,240
 (20) 959
 1,220
 2,179
 442
 2004 40.0
Shirley, New York ENT142
 (1) 587
 761
 (46) 587
 715
 1,302
 249
 2004 40.0
Smithtown, New York ENT143
 (1) 521
 675
 (11) 521
 664
 1,185
 241
 2004 40.0
Syosset, New York ENT144
 (1) 711
 920
 (56) 711
 864
 1,575
 301
 2004 40.0
Syracuse, New York ENT145
 (1) 558
 723
 (12) 558
 711
 1,269
 258
 2004 40.0
Wantagh, New York ENT146
 (1) 747
 967
 (58) 747
 909
 1,656
 317
 2004 40.0
Webster, New York ENT147
 (1) 683
 885
 (15) 683
 870
 1,553
 315
 2004 40.0
West Babylon, New York ENT148
 (1) 1,492
 1,933
 (117) 1,492
 1,816
 3,308
 633
 2004 40.0
White Plains, New York ENT149
 (1) 1,471
 1,904
 (31) 1,471
 1,873
 3,344
 679
 2004 40.0
Asheville, North Carolina ENT150
 (1) 397
 513
 (31) 397
 482
 879
 168
 2004 40.0
Cary, North Carolina ENT151
 (1) 476
 615
 (10) 476
 605
 1,081
 220
 2004 40.0
Charlotte, North Carolina ENT152
 (1) 410
 530
 (8) 410
 522
 932
 189
 2004 40.0
Charlotte, North Carolina ENT153
 (1) 402
 520
 (9) 402
 511
 913
 185
 2004 40.0
Durham, North Carolina ENT154
 (1) 948
 1,227
 (75) 948
 1,152
 2,100
 402
 2004 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Goldsboro, North Carolina ENT155
 (1) 259
 336
 (6) 259
 330
 589
 120
 2004 40.0
Greensboro, North Carolina ENT156
 (1) 349
 452
 (28) 349
 424
 773
 148
 2004 40.0
Greenville, North Carolina ENT157
 (1) 640
 828
 (50) 640
 778
 1,418
 271
 2004 40.0
Hickory, North Carolina ENT158
 (1) 409
 531
 (32) 409
 499
 908
 174
 2004 40.0
Matthews, North Carolina ENT159
 (1) 965
 1,249
 (21) 965
 1,228
 2,193
 445
 2004 40.0
Raleigh, North Carolina ENT160
 (1) 475
 615
 (37) 475
 578
 1,053
 201
 2004 40.0
Winston-Salem, North Carolina ENT161
 (1) 494
 638
 (10) 494
 628
 1,122
 228
 2004 40.0
Canton, Ohio ENT162
 (1) 434
 562
 (34) 434
 528
 962
 184
 2004 40.0
Columbus, Ohio ENT163
 (1) 967
 1,252
 (20) 967
 1,232
 2,199
 446
 2004 40.0
Grove City, Ohio ENT164
 (1) 281
 365
 (6) 281
 359
 640
 130
 2004 40.0
Medina, Ohio ENT165
 (1) 393
 508
 (30) 393
 478
 871
 167
 2004 40.0
N. Ridgeville, Ohio ENT166967
   290
 1,057
 
 290
 1,057
 1,347
 16
 2018 40.0
Edmond, Oklahoma ENT167
 (1) 431
 557
 (9) 431
 548
 979
 199
 2004 40.0
Tulsa, Oklahoma ENT168
 (1) 954
 1,235
 (75) 954
 1,160
 2,114
 405
 2004 40.0
Salem, Oregon ENT169
 (1) 393
 508
 (8) 393
 500
 893
 181
 2004 40.0
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania ENT170840
   410
 759
 
 410
 759
 1,169
 23
 2018 40.0
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania ENT171
 (1) 407
 527
 (32) 407
 495
 902
 173
 2004 40.0
Croydon, Pennsylvania ENT172
 (1) 421
 544
 (33) 421
 511
 932
 178
 2004 40.0
Feasterville, Pennsylvania ENT173
 (1) 2,340
 2,824
 211
 2,340
 3,035
 5,375
 1,029
 2017 40.0
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ENT174
 (1) 409
 528
 (8) 409
 520
 929
 189
 2004 40.0
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ENT175
 (1) 407
 527
 (8) 407
 519
 926
 188
 2004 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
San Juan, Puerto Rico ENT176
 (1) 950
 1,230
 (74) 950
 1,156
 2,106
 403
 2004 40.0
Cranston, Rhode Island ENT177
 (1) 850
 1,100
 (18) 850
 1,082
 1,932
 392
 2004 40.0
Greenville, South Carolina ENT178
 (1) 332
 429
 (26) 332
 403
 735
 141
 2004 40.0
Addison, Texas ENT179
 (1) 1,045
 1,353
 (82) 1,045
 1,271
 2,316
 443
 2004 40.0
Arlington, Texas ENT180
 (1) 593
 767
 (13) 593
 754
 1,347
 273
 2004 40.0
Conroe, Texas ENT181
 (1) 838
 1,083
 (17) 838
 1,066
 1,904
 387
 2004 40.0
Corpus Christi, Texas ENT182
 (1) 528
 682
 (11) 528
 671
 1,199
 243
 2004 40.0
Denton, Texas ENT1831,191
   712
 763
 
 712
 763
 1,475
 19
 2018 40.0
Desota, Texas ENT184
 (1) 480
 622
 (10) 480
 612
 1,092
 222
 2004 40.0
Euless, Texas ENT185
 (1) 975
 1,261
 (21) 975
 1,240
 2,215
 450
 2004 40.0
Ft. Worth, Texas ENT186972
   379
 266
 
 379
 266
 645
 10
 2018 40.0
Garland, Texas ENT187
 (1) 1,108
 1,433
 (23) 1,108
 1,410
 2,518
 511
 2004 40.0
Houston, Texas ENT188
 (1) 425
 549
 (89) 425
 460
 885
 169
 2004 40.0
Houston, Texas ENT189
 (1) 518
 671
 (40) 518
 631
 1,149
 220
 2004 40.0
Houston, Texas ENT190
 (1) 758
 981
 (59) 758
 922
 1,680
 322
 2004 40.0
Houston, Texas ENT191
 (1) 375
 485
 (8) 375
 477
 852
 173
 2004 40.0
Humble, Texas ENT192
 (1) 438
 567
 (9) 438
 558
 996
 202
 2004 40.0
Lewisville, Texas ENT193
 (1) 561
 726
 (44) 561
 682
 1,243
 238
 2004 40.0
Midland, Texas ENT194
 (1) 2,360
 1,082
 2,023
 2,360
 3,105
 5,465
 1,046
 2017 40.0
Richardson, Texas ENT195
 (1) 753
 976
 (59) 753
 917
 1,670
 320
 2004 40.0
San Antonio, Texas ENT196��
 (1) 521
 675
 (41) 521
 634
 1,155
 221
 2004 40.0
Stafford, Texas ENT197
 (1) 634
 821
 (13) 634
 808
 1,442
 293
 2004 40.0
Waco, Texas ENT198
 (1) 379
 491
 (8) 379
 483
 862
 175
 2004 40.0
Watauga, Texas ENT1992,164
   1,073
 2,274
 
 1,073
 2,274
 3,347
 48
 2018 40.0
Webster, Texas ENT200
 (1) 592
 766
 (46) 592
 720
 1,312
 251
 2004 40.0
Annandale, Virginia ENT201
 (1) 3,767
 7,075
 
 3,767
 7,075
 10,842
 20
 2018 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Centreville, Virginia ENT202
 (1) 1,134
 1,467
 (89) 1,134
 1,378
 2,512
 481
 2004 40.0
Chesapeake, Virginia ENT203
 (1) 845
 1,094
 (66) 845
 1,028
 1,873
 358
 2004 40.0
Chesapeake, Virginia ENT204
 (1) 884
 1,145
 (19) 884
 1,126
 2,010
 408
 2004 40.0
Fredericksburg, Virginia ENT205
 (1) 953
 1,233
 (21) 953
 1,212
 2,165
 440
 2004 40.0
Grafton, Virginia ENT206
 (1) 487
 632
 (39) 487
 593
 1,080
 207
 2004 40.0
Lynchburg, Virginia ENT207
 (1) 425
 550
 (9) 425
 541
 966
 196
 2004 40.0
Mechanicsville, Virginia ENT208
 (1) 1,151
 1,490
 (24) 1,151
 1,466
 2,617
 531
 2004 40.0
Norfolk, Virginia ENT209
 (1) 546
 707
 (42) 546
 665
 1,211
 232
 2004 40.0
Richmond, Virginia ENT210
 (1) 819
 1,061
 (64) 819
 997
 1,816
 348
 2004 40.0
Richmond, Virginia ENT211
 (1) 958
 1,240
 (75) 958
 1,165
 2,123
 406
 2004 40.0
Virginia Beach, Virginia ENT212
 (1) 788
 1,020
 (17) 788
 1,003
 1,791
 364
 2004 40.0
Williamsburg, Virginia ENT213
 (1) 554
 716
 (12) 554
 704
 1,258
 255
 2004 40.0
Lynnwood, Washington ENT2142,173
   1,608
 4,010
 
 1,608
 4,010
 5,618
 90
 2018 40.0
Quincy, Washington ENT215
 (1) 1,500
 6,500
 
 1,500
 6,500
 8,000
 2,869
 2003 40.0
Milwaukee, Wisconsin ENT216
 (1) 521
 673
 (39) 521
 634
 1,155
 221
 2004 40.0
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin ENT217
 (1) 793
 1,025
 (17) 793
 1,008
 1,801
 366
 2004 40.0
Subtotal $110,854
   $195,834
 $372,225
 $92,220
 $193,127
 $467,152
 $660,279
 $119,483
    
RETAIL:                     
Scottsdale, Arizona RET001
   2,625
 4,875
 2,825
 2,625
 7,700
 10,325
 2,141
 2009 40.0
Scottsdale, Arizona RET002
   2,657
 2,666
 (106) 2,657
 2,560
 5,217
 657
 2011 40.0

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Colorado Springs, Colorado RET003
 (1) 2,631
 279
 5,195
 2,607
 5,498
 8,105
 1,582
 2006 40.0
St. Augustine, Florida RET004
 (1) 3,950
 
 10,285
 3,908
 10,327
 14,235
 3,152
 2005 40.0
Honolulu, Hawaii RET005
   3,393
 21,155
 (8,671) 3,393
 12,484
 15,877
 3,726
 2009 40.0
Chicago, Illinois RET006
   14,934
 29,675
 (26,366) 5,126
 13,117
 18,243
 
 2012 40.0
Chicago, Illinois RET007
 (1) 
 336
 1,601
 
 1,937
 1,937
 1,087
 2010 40.0
Albuquerque, New Mexico RET008
 (1) 1,733
 
 8,728
 1,705
 8,756
 10,461
 2,799
 2005 40.0
Hamburg, New York RET009
 (1) 731
 6,073
 699
 711
 6,792
 7,503
 2,474
 2005 40.0
Anthony, Texas RET010
 (1) 3,538
 4,215
 (187) 3,514
 4,052
 7,566
 1,288
 2005 40.0
Draper, Utah RET011
 (1) 3,502
 
 5,975
 3,502
 5,975
 9,477
 1,804
 2005 40.0
Subtotal $
   $39,694
 $69,274
 $(22) $29,748
 $79,198
 $108,946
 $20,710
    
HOTEL:                     
Honolulu, Hawaii HOT001
   17,996
 17,996
 (31,160) 3,419
 1,413
 4,832
 4,531
 2009 40.0
Asbury Park, New Jersey HOT002
   3,815
 40,194
 3,459
 3,815
 43,653
 47,468
 4,594
 2016 40.0
Subtotal $
   $21,811
 $58,190
 $(27,701) $7,234
 $45,066
 $52,300
 $9,125
    
APARTMENT/RESIDENTIAL:                    
Mammoth, California APA001
   10,078
 40,312
 (50,009) 76
 305
 381
 
 2007 0
Atlanta, Georgia APA002
   2,963
 11,850
 (1,728) 2,617
 10,468
 13,085
 
 2010 0
Jersey City, New Jersey APA003
   36,405
 64,719
 (100,639) 174
 311
 485
 
 2009 0
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania APA004
   15,890
 29,510
 (39,100) 2,205
 4,095
 6,300
 
 2012 0
Subtotal $
   $65,336
 $146,391
 $(191,476) $5,072
 $15,179
 $20,251
 $
    
MIXED USE:                     
Riverside, California MXU001
   5,869
 629
 2
 5,869
 631
 6,500
 514
 2010 40.0
Key West, Florida MXU002
   18,229
 20,899
 2,750
 18,229
 23,649
 41,878
 5,388
 2014 40.0
Subtotal $
   $24,098
 $21,528
 $2,752
 $24,098
 $24,280
 $48,378
 $5,902
    

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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
($ in thousands)

                       
      Initial Cost to Company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition(2)
 
Gross Amount Carried
at Close of Period
      
Location Encumbrances   Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Depreciable
Life
(Years)
Total $802,367
   $1,039,661
 $1,611,811
 $59,040
 $1,093,068
 $1,617,444
 $2,710,512
(4)$318,724
(5)   

(1)
Consists of properties pledged as collateral under the Company's securedcredit facilitieswith a carrying value of $472.0 million.
(2)Includes impairments and unit sales.
(3)
These properties have land improvements which have depreciable lives of 15 to 20 years.
(4)The aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes was approximately $3.16 billion at December 31, 2018.
(5)Includes $8.6 million and $4.8 million relating to accumulated depreciation for land and development assets and real estate assets held for sale, respectively, as of December 31, 2018.

The following table reconciles real estate from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018:
  2018 2017 2016
Balance at January 1 $2,577,195
 $2,997,351
 $3,246,469
Improvements and additions 203,124
 167,676
 169,999
Acquisitions through foreclosure 4,600
 
 40,583
Other acquisitions 762,207
 5,164
 30,618
Dispositions (656,900) (561,431) (484,810)
Other 
 
 4,035
Impairments (179,714) (31,565) (9,543)
Balance at December 31 $2,710,512
 $2,577,195
 $2,997,351

The following table reconciles accumulated depreciation from January 1, 20162018 to December 31, 2018:2020:
202020192018
Balance at January 1$(247,998)$(318,724)$(366,265)
Additions(44,270)(45,615)(48,376)
Other(1)
44,200 
Dispositions9,427 72,141 95,917 
Balance at December 31$(282,841)$(247,998)$(318,724)

(1)Refer to Note 5.


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  2018 2017 2016
Balance at January 1 $(366,265) $(426,982) $(467,616)
Additions (48,376) (44,270) (48,761)
Dispositions 95,917
 104,987
 89,395
Balance at December 31 $(318,724) $(366,265) $(426,982)


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iStar Inc.
Schedule IV—Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)
Type of Loan/Borrower Underlying Property Type 
Contractual
Interest
Accrual
Rates
 
Contractual
Interest
Payment
Rates
 
Effective
Maturity
Dates
 
Periodic
Payment
Terms(1)
 
Prior
Liens
 
Face
Amount
of
Mortgages
 
Carrying
Amount
of
Mortgages(2)(3)
Type of Loan/BorrowerUnderlying Property TypeContractual
Interest
Accrual
Rates
Contractual
Interest
Payment
Rates
Effective
Maturity
Dates
Periodic
Payment
Terms(1)
Prior
Liens
Face
Amount
of
Mortgages
Carrying
Amount
of
Mortgages(2)(3)
Senior Mortgages:                Senior Mortgages:        
Borrower A Mixed Use/Mixed Collateral LIBOR + 5.15% LIBOR + 5.15% July 2019 IO $
 $107,196
 $107,427
Borrower AMixed Use/Mixed CollateralLIBOR + 4.50%LIBOR + 4.50%January, 2021IO$$83,579 $83,846 
Borrower B Apartment/Residential LIBOR + 5.25% LIBOR + 5.25% December 2019 IO 
 88,612
 88,114
Borrower BLandLIBOR + 6.00%LIBOR + 6.00%March, 2021IO$58,161 58,070 
Borrower C Hotel LIBOR + 6% LIBOR + 6% July 2019 IO 
 84,000
 84,959
Borrower CApartment/ResidentialFixed: 6.00%Fixed: 6.00%April, 2021IO61,805 61,740 
Borrower D Land LIBOR + 6% LIBOR + 6% March 2021 IO 
 71,934
 71,120
Borrower DApartment/ResidentialLIBOR + 5.25%LIBOR + 5.25%June, 2021IO53,055 53,033 
Borrower E Office LIBOR + 4% LIBOR + 4% August 2020 IO 
 31,039
 31,017
Borrower EMixed Use/Mixed CollateralLIBOR + 6.75%LIBOR + 6.75%June, 2021IO52,552 52,563 
Borrower F Mixed Use/Mixed Collateral LIBOR + 4.75% LIBOR + 4.75% July 2020 IO 
 30,833
 30,432
Borrower FMixed Use/Mixed CollateralLIBOR + 4.75%LIBOR + 4.75%July, 2021IO51,705 51,629 
Borrower G Hotel LIBOR + 6% LIBOR + 6% April 2019 IO 
 29,252
 29,085
Borrower GHotelLIBOR + 4.50%LIBOR + 4.50%February, 2021IO42,501 42,501 
Borrower H Apartment/Residential LIBOR + 5.75% LIBOR + 5.75% March 2021 IO 
 27,274
 27,019
Borrower HApartment/ResidentialLIBOR + 5.25%LIBOR + 5.25%December, 2021IO24,585 24,610 
Borrower I Apartment/Residential 7.50% 7.50% January 2024 IO 
 27,000
 26,828
Borrower IApartment/ResidentialLIBOR + 2.65%LIBOR + 2.65%November, 2023IO22,500 20,115 
Borrower JBorrower JApartment/ResidentialLIBOR + 5.25%LIBOR + 5.25%September, 2021IO20,955 20,999 
Senior mortgages individually <3% Apartment/Residential, Retail, Mixed Use/Mixed Collateral, Office, Hotel, Land, Other Fixed: 5% to 9.68% Variable: LIBOR + 3% to LIBOR + 7.50% Fixed: 6% to 9.68% Variable: LIBOR + 3% to LIBOR + 7.50% 2019 to 2024    
 282,469
 224,353
Senior mortgages individually <3%Apartment/Residential, Retail, Mixed Use/Mixed Collateral, Office, Hotel, Land, or Other
Fixed: 9.68%
Variable: LIBOR + 5.00%
Fixed: 9.68%
Variable: LIBOR + 5.00%
2021 to 2024IO— 15,694 15,807 
            
 779,609
 720,354
      487,092 484,913 
Subordinate Mortgages:                Subordinate Mortgages:        
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Subordinate mortgages individually <3% Hotel Fixed: 6.8% to 14.0% Fixed: 6.8% to 14% 2019 to 2057    
 10,485
 10,161
Subordinate mortgages individually <3%HotelFixed: 6.80%Fixed: 6.80%September, 2057IO— 11,637 11,640 
            
 10,485
 10,161
      11,637 11,640 
Total mortgages            
 $790,094
 $730,515
Total mortgages      $498,729 $496,553 

(1)IO = Interest only.
(2)Amounts are presented net of asset-specific reserves of $40.4 million on impaired loans. Impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell.
(3)The carrying amount of mortgages approximated the federal income tax basis.

(1)IO = Interest only.

(2)Amounts are presented net of asset-specific allowances of $0.7 million on impaired loans. Impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell.

(3)The carrying amount of mortgages approximated the federal income tax basis.












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iStar Inc.
Schedule IV—Mortgage Loans on Real Estate (Continued)
As of December 31, 20182020
($ in thousands)


Reconciliation of Mortgage Loans on Real Estate:


The following table reconciles Mortgage Loans on Real Estate from January 1, 20162018 to December 31, 20182020:(1):

202020192018
Balance at January 1$561,761 $730,515 $752,129 
Additions:
   New mortgage loans19,975 11,667 381,133 
   Additions under existing mortgage loans72,574 164,120 157,702 
   Other(2)
25,867 25,740 25,778 
Deductions(3):
   Collections of principal(178,662)(355,769)(501,466)
   Provision for loan losses(4,930)(493)(45)
   Transfers to real estate and equity investments(13,987)(84,684)
   Amortization of premium(32)(32)(32)
Balance at December 31$496,553 $561,761 $730,515 

(1)    Balances represent the carrying value of loans, which are net of asset specific allowances.
(2)    Amount includes amortization of discount, deferred interest capitalized and mark-to-market adjustments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.
(3)    Amount is presented net of charge-offs of $25.9 million and $19.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.


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 2018 2017 2016
Balance at January 1$752,129
 $915,905
 $934,964
Additions:     
   New mortgage loans381,133
 265,966
 25,893
   Additions under existing mortgage loans157,702
 132,703
 165,275
   Other(2)
25,778
 23,388
 30,694
Deductions(3):
     
   Collections of principal(501,466) (528,321) (247,431)
   Recovery of (provision for) loan losses(45) 28
 9,747
   Transfers to real estate and equity investments(84,684) (57,505) (3,177)
   Amortization of premium(32) (35) (60)
Balance at December 31$730,515
 $752,129
 $915,905

(1)Balances represent the carrying value of loans, which are net of asset specific reserves.
(2)Amount includes amortization of discount, deferred interest capitalized and mark-to-market adjustments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.
(3)Amounts are presented net of charge-offs of $1.2 million and $10.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.




Item 9.    Changes and Disagreements with Registered Public Accounting Firm on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9a.    Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures—The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief FinancialAccounting Officer, who is currently performing the functions of the Company's principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company has formed a disclosure committee that is responsible for considering the materiality of information and determining the disclosure obligations of the Company on a timely basis. Both the Chief Executive Officer and the principal financial officer (whose functions are currently being performed by the Company's Chief Financial OfficerAccounting Officer) are members of the disclosure committee. 
Based upon their evaluation as of December 31, 2018,2020, the Chief Executive Officer and the principal financial officer (whose functions are currently being performed by the Company's Chief Financial OfficerAccounting Officer) concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) are effective.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting—Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of the disclosure committee and other members of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief FinancialAccounting Officer, who is currently performing the functions of the Company's principal financial officer, management carried out its evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Based on management's assessment under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, management has concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2018.2020.
The Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20182020 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting—There have been no changes during the last fiscal quarter in the Company's internal controls identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9b.    Other Information
None.



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PART III
Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance of the Registrant
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 20192021 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11.    Executive Compensation
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 20192021 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 20192021 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13.    Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 20192021 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14.    Principal Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees and Services
Portions of the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 20192021 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year are incorporated herein by reference.


PART IV
Item 15.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)and (c) Financial statements and schedules—see Index to Financial Statements and Schedules included in Item 8.
(b)Exhibits—see index on following page.



(a)and (c) Financial statements and schedules—see Index to Financial Statements and Schedules included in Item 8.
(b)Exhibits—see index on following page.

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit

Number
Document Description
3.1
3.2
3.6
3.8
3.9
3.104.1
4.1
4.34.2
4.44.3
4.54.4
4.6
4.134.5
4.14
4.16
4.184.6
4.22
4.23
4.24
4.254.7
4.264.8
4.27
4.284.9
4.294.10
4.30
4.314.11
10.24.12
4.13
4.14
10.1
10.310.2
10.510.3
10.610.4
10.710.5
10.810.6
10.910.7
10.1110.8
10.12
10.1310.9
14.010.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
14.0
16.121.1*
21.1*
23.1*
23.2*
31.0*
32.0*
100*Inline XBRL-related documents
101Interactive data file

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(1)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 15, 2016.
(2)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2013.
(3)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on July 8, 2003.
(4)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on December 10, 2003.
(5)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on February 27, 2004.
(6)    Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 18, 2013.
(7)    Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-A filed on March 18, 2013.
(8)    Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed on March 2, 2015.
(9)    (7)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2014.
(10)    Incorporated by reference from the Company's Form S-3 Registration Statement filed on February 12, 2001.
(11)    Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2016.
(12)    (8)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2017.
(13)    (9)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2017.
(14)    (10)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 16, 2019.
(11)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 16, 2019.
(12)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 11, 2014.
(15)    (13)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2007.
(16)    (14)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 filed on May 9, 2008.
(17)    (15)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29, 2016.2016
(18)    (16)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2018.
(17)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 20172019 filed on November 2, 2017.October 31, 2019.
(19)     (18)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2018.January 3, 2019.
(19)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 15, 2020.
(20)Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on March 16, 2005.

*    Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2020.




* Filed herewith.
**In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Inline XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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Item 16.    Form 10-K Summary
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
iStar Inc.
Registrant
Date:February 25, 201923, 2021/s/ JAY SUGARMAN
Jay Sugarman
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief
Executive Officer (principal executive officer)
iStar Inc.
Registrant
Date:February 25, 201923, 2021/s/ ANDREW C. RICHARDSONJEREMY FOX-GEEN
Andrew C. RichardsonJeremy Fox-Geen
Chief Financial Officer (principal
(principal financial andofficer)
iStar Inc.
Registrant
Date:February 23, 2021/s/ GARETT ROSENBLUM
Garett Rosenblum
Chief Accounting Officer
(principal accounting officer)


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date:February 23, 2021
Date:February 25, 2019/s/ JAY SUGARMAN
Jay Sugarman
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
Date:February 25, 201923, 2021/s/ CLIFFORD DE SOUZA
Clifford De Souza
Director
Date:February 25, 201923, 2021/s/ ROBERT W. HOLMAN, JR.DAVID EISENBERG
Robert W. Holman, Jr.David Eisenberg
Director
Date:February 25, 201923, 2021/s/ ROBIN JOSEPHS
Robin Josephs
Director
Date:February 25, 201923, 2021/s/ DALE ANNE REISSRICHARD LIEB
Dale Anne ReissRichard Lieb
Director
Date:February 25, 201923, 2021/s/ BARRY W. RIDINGS
Barry W. Ridings
Director
Date:February 23, 2021/s/ ANITA SANDS
Anita Sands
Director


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