UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the Transition Period fromto
Commission File Number 001-36239
CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland20-3536671
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
5 Concourse Parkway, Suite 2650, Atlanta, GA30328
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


(855) 858-9794
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value Per Share CTTNew York Stock Exchange


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x    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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  x    No   o
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 fileroAccelerated filerx
Non-accelerated fileroSmaller reporting companyx
Emerging growth companyo
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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o    No  x


Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, as of October 31, 2019: 49,007,142April 30, 2020: 48,742,034 shares





Table of Contents

FORM 10-Q

CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (unaudited) and 2018 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (unaudited) and 2018 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (unaudited) and 2018 (unaudited)
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 6.


GLOSSARY


The following abbreviations or acronyms may be used in this document and shall have the adjacent meanings set forth below:




AFMAmerican Forestry Management, Inc.
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
CoBankCoBank, ACB
CodeCommon StockClass A common stock, $0.01 par value per share of CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc.
CodeInternal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
EBITDAEarnings before Interest, Taxes, Depletion, and Amortization
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FCCRFixed Charge Coverage Ratio
FRCForest Resource Consultants, Inc.
GAAPU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
HBUHigher and Better Use
HLBVHypothetical Liquidation at Book Value
IPInternational Paper Company
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
LTIPLTCLong-Term Contract
LTIPLong-Term Incentive Plan
LTVLoan-to-Value
MBFThousand Board Feet
MPERSMissouri Department of Transportation & Patrol Retirement System
NYSENew York Stock Exchange
RabobankCooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank, B.A.
REITReal Estate Investment Trust
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
TRSSRPShare Repurchase Program
TRSTaxable REIT Subsidiary
TSRTotal Shareholder Return
U.S.United States
VIEVariable Interest Entity
WestRockWestRock Company





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Table of Contents
FORM 10-Q

CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and 2019 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and 2019 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and 2019 (unaudited)
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 5.
Item 6.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (“CatchMark,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of 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”). In addition, we,CatchMark, or ourits executive officers on ourCatchMark's behalf, may from time to time make forward-looking statements in other reports and documents we fileCatchMark files with the SEC or in connection with written or oral statements made to the press, potential investors, or others. We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Act and the Exchange Act.
 
Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” or other similar words. However, the absence
of these or similar words or expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-lookingForward looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are based on certain assumptions, discuss future expectations, describe plans and strategies, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition or state other forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements in this report, include, but are not limited to, that we manage our desireoperations to deliver superior, consistent,generate highly-predictable and predictable per-sharestable cash flow growth through disciplined acquisitions, active management, sustainable harvests, and well-timed real estate sales; our intent to grow over time through selective acquisitions and investments in high-demand fiber markets and to efficiently integrate new acquisitions and investments into our operations; our focus on generating cash flows from sustainable harvests, and improved harvest mix on high-quality industrial timberlands, as well as opportunistic land sales and asset management fees;fees that comfortably cover our dividend throughout the business cycle; improved harvest mix and biological growth of our forests; creatingour intent to create additional value through joint ventures; salesthe impact of large timberland properties to generate capital to fund capital allocation priorities;the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on our business and the businesses of our unconsolidated joint ventures; property performance and anticipated growth in our portfolio; expected uses of cash generated from operations, debt financings and debt and equity offerings; expected sources and adequacy of capital resources and liquidity; our anticipated distribution policy; change in depletion rates, merchantable timber book value and standing timber inventory volume; anticipated harvest volume and mix of harvest volume; and other factors that may lead to fluctuations in future net income (loss). Forward-looking statements in this report also relate to the Triple T Joint Venture (as defined herein) and include, but are not limited to, statements about our ability to find a suitable replacement for former chief executive officer to serve as “key man” under our asset management agreement with the expected benefits of the joint venture, including anticipated harvest volume, financial and operating results and future returns to stockholders; and our plans, objectives, expectations, projections and intentions.Triple T Joint Venture.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions involving judgments and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations. Such risks and uncertainties related to us and the Triple T Joint Venture include those discussed in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and our subsequent reports filed with the SEC.2019. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that this report is filed with the SEC. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.









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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION



PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


The information furnished in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’loss, equity, and cash flows reflects all adjustments, consisting solely of normal and recurring adjustments, that are, in management’s opinion, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the aforementioned financial statements.


The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed notes to our consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. Our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.



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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except for per-share amounts)
   
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2019
 December 31, 2018(Unaudited)
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Assets:   Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$17,074
 $5,614
Cash and cash equivalents$10,412  $11,487  
Accounts receivable4,519
 7,355
Accounts receivable5,374  7,998  
Prepaid expenses and other assets4,591
 7,369
Prepaid expenses and other assets6,162  5,459  
Operating lease right-of-use asset, less accumulated amortization of $209 as of September 30, 2019 (Note 2)3,191
 
Operating lease right-of-use asset (Note 7)Operating lease right-of-use asset (Note 7)3,049  3,120  
Deferred financing costs266
 327
Deferred financing costs228  246  
Timber assets (Note 3):   Timber assets (Note 3):
Timber and timberlands, net643,663
 687,851
Timber and timberlands, net606,461  633,581  
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $948 and $945 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively9
 12
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $949 and $948 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectivelyIntangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $949 and $948 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively  
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures (Note 4)10,425
 96,244
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures (Note 4)1,478  1,965  
Total assets$683,738
 $804,772
Total assets$633,172  $663,865  
   
Liabilities:   Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$5,047
 $4,936
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$6,739  $3,580  
Operating lease liability (Note 2)3,302
 
Operating lease liability (Note 2)3,181  3,242  
Other liabilities17,636
 5,940
Other liabilities34,745  10,853  
Notes payable and lines of credit, net of deferred financing costs (Note 5)452,768
 472,240
Notes payable and lines of credit, net of deferred financing costs (Note 5)432,326  452,987  
Total liabilities478,753
 483,116
Total liabilities476,991  470,662  
   
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)—  —  
   
Stockholders’ Equity:   Stockholders’ Equity:
Class A Common stock, $0.01 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 49,007 and 49,127 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively490
 492
Class A Common stock, $0.01 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 48,747 and 49,008 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectivelyClass A Common stock, $0.01 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 48,747 and 49,008 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively487  490  
Additional paid-in capital729,000
 730,416
Additional paid-in capital726,939  729,274  
Accumulated deficit and distributions(510,488) (409,260)Accumulated deficit and distributions(539,660) (528,847) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(14,017) 8
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(32,754) (8,276) 
Total stockholders’ equity204,985
 321,656
Total stockholders’ equity155,012  192,641  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$683,738
 $804,772
Noncontrolling InterestsNoncontrolling Interests1,169  562  
Total equityTotal equity156,181  193,203  
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$633,172  $663,865  
See accompanying notes.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except for per-share amounts)
 (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Revenues:
Timber sales$18,166  $16,551  
Timberland sales4,779  2,090  
Asset management fees2,975  2,842  
Other revenues1,052  1,090  
26,972  22,573  
Expenses:
Contract logging and hauling costs7,277  7,356  
Depletion6,941  5,268  
Cost of timberland sales3,422  1,560  
Forestry management expenses1,834  1,734  
General and administrative expenses7,267  3,363  
Land rent expense124  142  
Other operating expenses1,636  1,644  
28,501  21,067  
Other income (expense):
Interest income46  30  
Interest expense(3,957) (4,622) 
Gain on large dispositions1,279  —  
(2,632) (4,592) 
Loss before unconsolidated joint ventures(4,161) (3,086) 
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures (Note 4)(88) (27,309) 
Net loss$(4,249) $(30,395) 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted48,989  49,063  
Net loss per share - basic and diluted$(0.09) $(0.62) 
 
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:       
Timber sales$19,706
 $16,742
 $52,530
 $53,140
Timberland sales2,264
 3,818
 12,578
 14,904
Asset management fees3,436
 2,698
 9,119
 2,759
Other revenues974
 1,319
 3,386
 4,127
 26,380
 24,577
 77,613
 74,930
Expenses:       
Contract logging and hauling costs8,269
 7,613
 22,778
 24,154
Depletion8,235
 6,224
 19,533
 19,884
Cost of timberland sales2,081
 3,210
 10,562
 11,590
Forestry management expenses1,656
 1,370
 4,982
 4,622
General and administrative expenses2,984
 2,484
 9,550
 8,602
Land rent expense125
 153
 400
 490
Other operating expenses1,341
 1,356
 4,614
 4,197
 24,691
 22,410
 72,419
 73,539
        
Other income (expense):       
Interest income80
 20
 142
 180
Interest expense(4,472) (4,321) (13,803) (11,125)
Gain on large dispositions7,197
 
 7,961
 
 2,805
 (4,301) (5,700) (10,945)
        
Income (loss) before unconsolidated joint ventures4,494
 (2,134) (506) (9,554)
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures (Note 4)(25,051) (76,765) (81,011) (74,235)
Net loss$(20,557) $(78,899) $(81,517) $(83,789)
        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted49,008
 49,118
 49,049
 47,551
        
Net loss per share - basic and diluted$(0.42) $(1.61) $(1.66) $(1.76)


See accompanying notes.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)LOSS
(in thousands)
 (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Net loss$(4,249) $(30,395) 
Other comprehensive loss:
     Market value adjustment to interest rate swaps(24,478) (3,941) 
Comprehensive loss$(28,727) $(34,336) 
 
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net loss$(20,557) $(78,899) $(81,517) $(83,789)
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
     Market value adjustment to interest rate swaps(3,104) 891
 (14,025) 4,342
Comprehensive loss$(23,661) $(78,008) $(95,542) $(79,447)




See accompanying notes.



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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except for per-share amounts)




Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit and Distributions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Noncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 201949,008  $490  $729,274  $(528,847) $(8,276) $192,641  $562  $193,203  
Common stock issued pursuant to:
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes91   215  —  —  216  691  907  
Dividends/distributions on common stock/limited partnership units ($0.135 per share/unit)—  —  —  (6,564) —  (6,564) (84) (6,648) 
Repurchase of common stock(352) (4) (2,550) (2,554) —  (2,554) 
Net loss—  —  —  (4,249) —  (4,249) —  (4,249) 
Other comprehensive loss—  —  —  —  (24,478) (24,478) —  (24,478) 
Balance, March 31, 202048,747  $487  $726,939  $(539,660) $(32,754) $155,012  $1,169  $156,181  



Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Deficit and DistributionsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 201849,127  $492  $730,416  $(409,260) $ $321,656  $—  $321,656  
Common stock issued pursuant to:
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes92   292  —  —  293  —  293  
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.135 per share)—  —  —  (6,578) —  (6,578) —  (6,578) 
Repurchase of common stock(136) (1) (1,003) (1,004) —  (1,004) 
Net loss—  —  —  (30,395) —  (30,395) —  (30,395) 
Other comprehensive loss—  —  —  —  (3,941) (3,941) —  (3,941) 
Balance, March 31, 201949,083  $492  $729,705  $(446,233) $(3,933) $280,031  $—  $280,031  

See accompanying notes.
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Common Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Deficit and Distributions
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 Shares Amount  
Balance, December 31, 201849,127
 $492
 $730,416
 $(409,260) $8
 $321,656
Common stock issued pursuant to:           
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes92
 1
 292
 
 
 293
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.135 per share)
 
 
 (6,578) 
 (6,578)
Repurchase of common stock(136) (1) (1,003)     (1,004)
Net loss
 
 
 (30,395) 
 (30,395)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (3,941) (3,941)
Balance, March 31, 201949,083
 $492
 $729,705
 $(446,233) $(3,933) $280,031
Common stock issued pursuant to:           
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes17
 
 490
 
 
 490
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.135 per share)
 
 
 (6,578) 
 (6,578)
Repurchase of common stock(135) (2) (1,403) 
 
 (1,405)
Net loss
 
 
 (30,565) 
 (30,565)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (6,980) (6,980)
Balance, June 30, 201948,965
 $490
 $728,792
 $(483,376) $(10,913) $234,993
Common stock issued pursuant to:           
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes100
 1
 802
 
 
 803
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.135 per share)
 
 
 (6,555) 
 (6,555)
Repurchase of common stock(58) (1) (594) 
 
 (595)
Net loss
 
 
 (20,557) 
 (20,557)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (3,104) (3,104)
Balance, September 30, 201949,007
 $490
 $729,000
 $(510,488) $(14,017) $204,985


CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
(in thousands, except for per-share amounts)

 
Common Stock
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Deficit and Distributions
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 Shares Amount  
Balance, December 31, 201743,425
 $434
 $661,222
 $(261,652) $2,376
 $402,380
Common stock issued pursuant to:           
Equity Offering5,750
 58
 72,392
 
 
 72,450
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes(46) (1) (85) 
 
 (86)
Stock issuance cost
 
 (3,490) 
 
 (3,490)
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.135 per share)
 
 
 (5,815) 
 (5,815)
Net loss
 
 
 (3,385)   (3,385)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 1,931
 1,931
Balance, March 31, 201849,129
 $491
 $730,039
 $(270,852) $4,307
 $463,985
Common stock issued pursuant to:           
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes(6) 
 422
 
 
 422
Stock issuance cost
 
 (100) 
 
 (100)
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.135 per share)
 
 
 (6,597) 
 (6,597)
Net loss
 
 
 (1,505) 
 (1,505)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 1,520
 1,520
Balance, June 30, 201849,123
 $491
 $730,361
 $(278,954) $5,827
 $457,725
Common stock issued pursuant to:           
LTIP, net of forfeitures and amounts withheld for income taxes2
 
 486
 
 
 486
Stock issuance cost
 
 (33) 
 
 (33)
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.135 per share)
 
 
 (6,601) 
 (6,601)
Net loss
 
 
 (78,899) 
 (78,899)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 891
 891
Balance, September 30, 201849,125
 $491
 $730,814
 $(364,454) $6,718
 $373,569
            
            

See accompanying notes.

CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss$(4,249) $(30,395) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depletion6,941  5,268  
Basis of timberland sold, lease terminations and other3,276  1,807  
Stock-based compensation expense1,872  659  
Noncash interest expense707  250  
Other amortization51  208  
Gain on large dispositions(1,279) —  
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures88  27,309  
Operating distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures—  179  
Interest paid under swaps with other-than-insignificant financing element340  —  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable1,619  1,363  
Prepaid expenses and other assets359  513  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses2,576  (1,109) 
Other liabilities(1,042) (805) 
Net cash provided by operating activities11,259  5,247  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (excluding timberland acquisitions)(2,712) (1,259) 
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures400  796  
Net proceeds from large dispositions20,863  —  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities18,551  (463) 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of notes payable(20,850) —  
Financing costs paid(30) (31) 
Interest paid under swaps with other-than-insignificant financing element(340) —  
Dividends/distributions paid(6,648) (6,578) 
Repurchase of common shares(2,052) (1,004) 
Repurchase of common shares for minimum tax withholding(965) (365) 
Net cash used in financing activities(30,885) (7,978) 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(1,075) (3,194) 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period11,487  5,614  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$10,412  $2,420  
 
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:   
Net loss$(81,517) $(83,789)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depletion19,533
 19,884
Basis of timberland sold, lease terminations and other10,329
 10,771
Stock-based compensation expense1,952
 2,171
Noncash interest expense816
 2,371
Other amortization170
 160
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures81,011
 74,235
Operating distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures789
 3,658
Gain on large dispositions(7,961) 
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable2,007
 (2,643)
Prepaid expenses and other assets221
 (295)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses138
 1,627
Other liabilities1,025
 1,121
Net cash provided by operating activities28,513
 29,271
    
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:   
Timberland acquisitions and earnest money paid
 (91,424)
Capital expenditures (excluding timberland acquisitions)(3,031) (2,821)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
 (200,000)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures4,019
 4,858
Net proceeds from large dispositions25,151
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities26,139
 (289,387)
    
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:   
Repayments of notes payable(20,064) (69,000)
Proceeds from note payable
 289,000
Financing costs paid(48) (832)
Issuance of common stock
 72,450
Other offering costs paid
 (3,623)
Dividends paid to common stockholders(19,711) (19,013)
Repurchase of common shares under the share repurchase program(3,004) 
Repurchase of common shares for minimum tax withholdings(365) (1,348)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(43,192) 267,634
Net change in cash and cash equivalents11,460
 7,518
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period5,614
 7,805
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$17,074
 $15,323


See accompanying notes.

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CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019MARCH 31, 2020 (unaudited)


1. Organization


CatchMark Timber Trust Inc. ("CatchMark Timber Trust") (NYSE: CTT) owns and operates timberlands located in the United States and has elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. CatchMark Timber Trust acquires, owns, operates, manages, and disposes of timberland directly, through wholly-owned subsidiaries, or through joint ventures. CatchMark Timber Trust was incorporated in Maryland in 2005 and commenced operations in 2007. CatchMark Timber Trust conducts substantially all of its business through CatchMark Timber Operating Partnership, L.P. (“CatchMark Timber OP”), a Delaware limited partnership. CatchMark Timber Trust is the general partner of CatchMark Timber OP, possesses full legal control and authority over its operations, and owns 99.99%99.85% of its common partnership units. CatchMark LP Holder, LLC (“CatchMark LP Holder”), a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CatchMark Timber Trust, is the sole limited partner of CatchMark Timber OP and owns the remaining 0.01% of its common partnership units. The remaining 0.14% of CatchMark Timber OP’s common partnership units are owned by current and former officers and directors of CatchMark Timber Trust as a result of CatchMark’s LTIP Unit compensation program (see Note 8 — Stock-based Compensation). In addition, CatchMark Timber TRS, Inc. (“CatchMark TRS”), a Delaware corporation formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CatchMark Timber OP in 2006, is our taxable REIT subsidiary. Unless otherwise noted, references herein to “CatchMark”CatchMark shall include CatchMark Timber Trust and all of its subsidiaries, including CatchMark Timber OP, and the subsidiaries of CatchMark Timber OP, including CatchMark TRS.


Risks and Uncertainties

CatchMark is subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CatchMark’s business and that of its customers and contractors is highly uncertain and difficult to predict, as the response to the pandemic is in its incipient stages and information is rapidly evolving. Furthermore, capital markets and economies worldwide have also been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is possible that it could cause a local and/or global economic recession. Such economic disruption could have a material adverse effect on CatchMark’s business due to declines in sawtimber harvest volumes resulting from a deterioration in the housing market; a decline in production level at CatchMark’s customers' mills due to instances of COVID-19 among their employees or decreased demand for their products; the inability to complete timberland sales due to state and local government office closures limiting the ability of potential buyers to complete title searches and other customary due diligence; effects on key employees, including operational management personnel and those charged with preparing, monitoring and evaluating CatchMark’s financial reporting and internal controls; and market volatility and market downturns negatively impacting the trading of CatchMark’s common stock. Policymakers around the globe have responded with fiscal policy actions to support the economy; however, the magnitude and overall effectiveness of these actions remains uncertain.

The severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CatchMark’s business will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the duration and severity of the pandemic and the extent and severity of the impact on CatchMark’s customers, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. CatchMark’s future results of operations and liquidity could be adversely impacted by uncertain customer demand and the impact of any initiatives or programs that CatchMark may undertake to address financial and operational challenges faced by its customers. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may materially impact CatchMark’s financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations is uncertain. See Note 5 — Notes Payable and Lines of Credit for additional information on CatchMark’s outstanding indebtedness and debt covenants.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation


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The consolidated financial statements of CatchMark have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the financial statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the results for such periods. Results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.


CatchMark’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CatchMark and any VIE in which CatchMark is deemed the primary beneficiary. With respect to entities that are not VIEs, CatchMark's consolidated financial statements also include the accounts of any entity in which CatchMark owns a controlling financial interest and any limited partnership in which CatchMark owns a controlling general partnership interest. In determining whether a controlling interest exists, CatchMark considers, among other factors, the ownership of voting interests, protective rights, and participatory rights of the investors. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For further information, refer to the audited financial statements and footnotes included in CatchMark’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.


Investments in Joint Ventures


For joint ventures that it does not control but exercises significant influence, CatchMark uses the equity method of accounting. CatchMark's judgment about its level of influence or control of an entity involves consideration of various factors including the form of its ownership interest; its representation in the entity's governance; its ability to participate in policy-making decisions; and the rights of other investors to participate in the decision-making process, to replace CatchMark as manager, and/or to liquidate the venture. Under the equity method, the investment in a joint venture is recorded at cost and adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Income or loss and cash distributions from an unconsolidated joint venture are allocated according to the provisions of the respective joint venture agreement, which may be different from its stated ownership percentages. Any difference between the carrying amount of these investments on CatchMark’s balance sheets and the underlying equity in net assets on the joint venture’s balance sheets is adjusted as the related underlying assets are depreciated, amortized, or sold. Distributions received from unconsolidated joint ventures are classified in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows using the

cumulative earnings approach under which distributions received in an amount equal to cumulative equity in earnings are classified as cash inflows from operating activities and distributions received in excess of cumulative equity in earnings represent returns of investment and therefore are classified as cash inflows from investing activities.


CatchMark evaluates the recoverability of its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in accordance with accounting standards for equity investments by first reviewing each investment for any indicators of impairment. If indicators are present, CatchMark estimates the fair value of the investment. If the carrying value of the investment is greater than the estimated fair value, management assesses whether the impairment is “temporary” or “other-than-temporary.” In making this assessment, management considers the following: (1) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the entity, and (3) CatchMark’s intent and ability to retain its interest long enough for a recovery in market value. If management concludes that the impairment is "other than temporary," CatchMark reduces the investment to its estimated fair value.

For information on CatchMark’s unconsolidated joint ventures, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, see Note 4 Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.


Impairment Testing

ASC 360-10 requires impairment testing to be completed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset's carrying value may not be recoverable. Examples of such circumstances for CatchMark include, but are not limited to, a significant decrease in market price of the timber assets, a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which timber assets are being used, or a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value of the timber assets. CatchMark monitors such events and changes in circumstances, and when indicators of potential impairment are present, evaluates if the carrying amounts of its timber
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assets exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of its timber assets (the "Recoverable Amount") and if the carrying amount exceeds the timber assets' fair value. The Recoverable Amount and fair value are estimated based on the following information in order of preference, dependent upon availability: (i) recently quoted market prices, (ii) market prices for comparable assets, or (iii) the present value of undiscounted cash flows, including estimated salvage value, using data from one harvest cycle. CatchMark completed the impairment testing as of March 31, 2020 and has determined that there has been no impairment to its timber assets.

Segment Information


CatchMark primarily engages in the acquisition, ownership, operation, management, and disposition of timberland properties located in the United States, either directly through wholly-owned subsidiaries or through equity method investments in affiliated joint ventures. CatchMark defines operating segments in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, to reflect the manner in which its chief operating decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, evaluates performance and allocates resources in managing the business. CatchMark has aggregated its operating segments into three3 reportable segments: Harvest, Real Estate and Investment Management. See Note 9 — Segment Information for additional information.

New Lease Accounting Standard

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases ("ASC 842"). ASC 842 establishes a right-of-use ("ROU") model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on its balance sheet for all leases, subject to certain scope exceptions. Leases are required to be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement.

CatchMark adopted ASC 842 effective January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of the application recognized at the effective date. CatchMark elected the package of practical expedients, including the option to account for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease component as a single lease component, thus causing all fixed payments to be capitalized; and the practical expedient, which among other things, allows CatchMark to carry forward historical lease classification. Variable lease payment amounts that cannot be determined at the commencement of the lease such as increases in lease payments based on changes in index rates or usage, are not included in the operating lease ROU asset or liability. These are expensed as incurred and recorded as variable lease expense. Management identified and evaluated all of its in-place leases, subleases, and contracts with a lease component, and determined that its office lease is the only lease within the scope of ASC 842. CatchMark elected the practical expedient to not apply the recognition requirements of ASC 842 to its short-term leases. CatchMark determined its long-term timber lease to be a lease of biological assets, a scope exception to ASC 842. Long-term timber lease expense is reported as land rent expense on CatchMark's consolidated statements of operations. See Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies, Obligations under Operating Leases for additional information on the long-term timber lease. Additionally, CatchMark determined that its hunting and recreational leases do not qualify as leases under ASC 842. See Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 11 — Recreational Leases to CatchMark’s audited financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for additional information on its hunting and recreational leases.

CatchMark's office lease commenced in January 2019 and expires in November 2028 and qualifies as an operating lease under ASC 842. As of January 1, 2019, CatchMark recorded an operating lease ROU asset and an operating lease liability of $3.4 million on its balance sheet, which represents the net present value of lease payments over the lease term discounted using CatchMark's incremental borrowing rate at commencement date. CatchMark’s office lease contains renewal options; however, the options were not included in the calculation of the operating lease ROU and operating lease liability as it is not reasonably certain that CatchMark will exercise the renewal options. CatchMark recorded $11,000 and $111,000 of amortization expense related to the operating lease ROU asset and the operating lease liability, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, which was included in general and administrative expenses on its consolidated statement of operations and in other amortization on its consolidated statement of cash flows. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, CatchMark paid $98,000 and

$215,000, respectively, in cash for its office lease. The adoption of ASC 842 did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to CatchMark's retained earnings, as its office lease commenced in January 2019.

CatchMark had the following future annual payments for its operating lease as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
 As of
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Required payments   
2019$97
 $312
2020397
 397
2021412
 412
2022424
 424
2023435
 435
2024447
 447
Thereafter1,873
 1,873
 $4,085
 $4,300
Less: imputed interest(783)  
Operating lease liability$3,302
 

    
Remaining lease term (years)9.2
  
Discount rate4.58%  


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (Topic 815), which amends the hedge accounting recognition and presentation requirements in ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging." In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-16, 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 Purposes. ASU 2017-12 expands an entity's ability to hedge nonfinancial and financial risk components and reduces the complexity in fair value hedges of interest rate risk. It eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and requires the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item when the hedged item affects earnings. The amendments in ASU 2018-16 permit use of the OIS rate based on SOFR as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under Topic 815. CatchMark adopted ASU 2017-12 on January 1, 2018 and ASU 2018-16 on January 1, 2019. These adoptions did not have a material effect on CatchMark's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which expands the scope of ASC 718 to include share-based payments granted to non-employees in exchange for goods or services used or consumed in an entity’s own operations. This guidance aligns the measurement and classification for share-based payments to non-employees with the guidance for share-based payments to employees, with certain exceptions. ASU 2018-07 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods therein. CatchMark adopted ASU 2018-07 on January 1, 2019 and the adoption did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

On July 16, 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-09, Codification Improvements. The amendments in this update represent changes to clarify the ASC, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the ASC that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. Some of the amendments make the ASC easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies, providing needed clarifications, and improving the presentation of guidance in the ASC. ASU 2018-09 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods therein. CatchMark adopted ASU 2018-09 on January 1, 2019 and the adoption did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which added new disclosure requirements, eliminated and modified existing disclosure requirements on fair value measurement to improve the effectiveness of ASC 820. ASU 2018-13 is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. CatchMark is currently assessing the impactThe adoption of ASU 2018-13 willdid not have a material effect on itsCatchMark's consolidated financial statements.


In October 2018,December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17, Consolidation2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 810)740): Targeted ImprovementsSimplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which removed certain exceptions for intra-period tax allocation, recognition of deferred tax liabilities, and calculation of income taxes in interim periods. This ASU also added guidance to Related Party Guidancereduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for Variable Interest Entities, whichreduces the costtax goodwill and complexityallocating taxes to members of financial reporting associated with consolidation of VIEs. This guidance supersedes the private company alternative for common control leasing arrangements issued in 2014 and expands it to all qualifying common control arrangements.a consolidated group. ASU 2018-172019-12 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,2020, and interim periods therein. CatchMark is currently assessing the impact ASU 2018-172019-12 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03, Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments, which provides clarifications on seven topics related to financial instruments in the ASC. The update became effective for CatchMark upon issuance and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides companies with optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. CatchMark has elected the optional expedients offered in this update. The amendments did not apply to any transaction in the current quarter and will be applied prospectively to all eligible contracts and hedging relationships.

3.  Timber Assets


As of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, timber and timberlands consisted of the following, respectively:

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As of September 30, 2019As of March 31, 2020
(in thousands)Gross 
Accumulated
Depletion or
Amortization
 Net(in thousands)GrossAccumulated
Depletion or
Amortization
Net
Timber$312,747
 $19,533
 $293,214
Timber$280,265  $6,941  $273,324  
Timberlands350,123
 
 350,123
Timberlands332,779  —  332,779  
Mainline roads1,041
 715
 326
Mainline roads1,121  763  358  
Timber and timberlands$663,911
 $20,248
 $643,663
Timber and timberlands$614,165  $7,704  $606,461  


As of December 31, 2019
(in thousands)GrossAccumulated
Depletion or
Amortization
Net
Timber$312,452  $28,064  $284,388  
Timberlands348,825  —  348,825  
Mainline roads1,106  738  368  
Timber and timberlands$662,383  $28,802  $633,581  
 As of December 31, 2018
(in thousands)Gross 
Accumulated
Depletion or
Amortization
 Net
Timber$345,972
 $25,912
 $320,060
Timberlands367,488
 
 367,488
Mainline roads954
 651
 303
Timber and timberlands$714,414
 $26,563
 $687,851

Timberland Acquisitions

CatchMark did not complete any timberland acquisitions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. In August 2018, CatchMark acquired fee simple interests in 18,100 acres of timberland in Oregon (the "Bandon Property") for $89.7 million, exclusive of closing costs.


Timberland Sales


During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, CatchMark sold 1,1003,000 and 1,900900 acres of timberland for $2.3$4.8 million and $3.8$2.1 million, respectively. CatchMark's cost basis in the timberland sold was $1.8$3.2 million and $3.0$1.4 million, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, CatchMark sold 6,000 and 7,200 acres of timberland for $12.6 million and $14.9 million, respectively. CatchMark's cost basis in the timberland sold was $9.8 million and $10.7 million, respectively.


Large Dispositions


On July 26, 2019,During the three months ended March 31, 2020, CatchMark completed the sale of 10,80014,400 acres of its wholly-owned timberlands located in Georgia and Alabama for $19.9$21.3 million. CatchMark's total cost basis was $12.6$19.6 million. Of the total net proceeds, of $19.8 million, $14.8$20.9 million was used to pay down CatchMark's outstanding debt balance on the Multi-Draw Term Facility. CatchMark did not complete any large dispositions during the three months ended March 31, 2019.


Timberland sales and large dispositions acreage by state is listed below:

 Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
Acres Sold In: 2019 2018Acres Sold In:20202019
SouthSouth
Timberland Sales Timberland Sales
Alabama 2,900
 800
Alabama1,600  500  
Georgia 13,300
 2,200
Georgia1,200  —  
Louisiana 
 200
North Carolina 500
 1,000
North Carolina—  400  
South Carolina 3,700
 2,900
South Carolina100  —  
Texas 
 100
Tennessee Tennessee100  —  
3,000  900  
Large Dispositions Large Dispositions
Georgia Georgia14,400  —  
Total 20,400
 7,200
Total17,400  900  


Current Timberland Portfolio

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As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CatchMark directly owned interests in 438,800415,400 acres of timberlands in the U.S. South and Pacific Northwest, 412,500392,800 acres of which were fee-simple interests and 26,30022,600 acres were leasehold interests. Land acreage by state is listed below:

Acres by state as of September 30, 2019 (1)
 Fee Lease Total
South      
Alabama 70,000
 1,800
 71,800
Florida 2,000
 
 2,000
Georgia 248,000
 24,500
 272,500
North Carolina 100
 
 100
South Carolina 74,000
 
 74,000
Tennessee 300
 
 300
  394,400
 26,300
 420,700
Pacific Northwest      
Oregon 18,100
 
 18,100
Total 412,500
 26,300
 438,800
(1)
Represents CatchMark wholly-owned acreage only; excludes ownership interest in acreage held by joint ventures.

Acres by state as of March 31, 2020 (1)
FeeLeaseTotal
South
Alabama68,400  1,800  70,200  
Florida2,000  —  2,000  
Georgia232,400  20,800  253,200  
North Carolina100  —  100  
South Carolina71,600  —  71,600  
Tennessee200  —  200  
374,700  22,600  397,300  
Pacific Northwest
Oregon18,100  —  18,100  
Total392,800  22,600  415,400  
(1)Represents CatchMark wholly-owned acreage only; excludes ownership interest in acreage held by joint ventures.

4. Unconsolidated Joint Ventures


As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CatchMark owned interests in two2 joint ventures with unrelated parties: the Triple T Joint Venture and the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture (each as defined and described below).

As of September 30, 2019As of March 31, 2020
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture Triple T Joint VentureDawsonville Bluffs Joint VentureTriple T Joint Venture
Ownership percentage50.0%  21.6%
(1) 
Ownership percentage50.0%21.6%
(1)
Acreage owned by the joint venture65 1,094,000 Acreage owned by the joint venture1,092,000
Merchantable timber inventory (tons)2,500 40.3
million
(2) 
Merchantable timber inventory (million tons)Merchantable timber inventory (million tons)43.2
(2)
LocationGeorgia Texas LocationGeorgiaTexas

(1)Represents our share of total partner capital contributions.
(1)
Represents our share of total partner capital contributions.
(2)
Merchantable timber inventory does not include current year growth.

(2)The Triple T Joint Venture considers inventory to be merchantable at age 12. Merchantable timber inventory does not include current year growth.

CatchMark accounts for these investments using the equity method of accounting.


Triple T Joint Venture


During 2018, CatchMark formed a joint venture, TexMark Timber Treasury, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "Triple T Joint Venture"), with a consortium of institutional investors (the "Preferred Investors") to acquire 1.1 million acres of high-quality East Texas industrial timberlands (the “Triple T Timberlands”), for $1.39 billion (the “Acquisition Price”), exclusive of transaction costs. The Triple T Joint Venture completed the acquisition of the Triple T Timberlands in July 2018. CatchMark invested $200.0 million in the Triple T Joint Venture, equal to 21.6% of the total equity contributions, in exchange for a common limited partnership interest. CatchMark, through a separate wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary, is the sole general partner of the Triple T Joint Venture.


CatchMark uses the equity method to account for its investment in the Triple T Joint Venture since it does not possess the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the Triple T Joint Venture, and accordingly, CatchMark does not possess the first characteristic of a primary beneficiary described in GAAP. CatchMark has appointed three3 common board members of the Triple T Joint Venture, including its Chief
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Chief FinancialResources Officer and Senior Vice President of Forest Resources,- Acquisitions, which provides CatchMark with significant influence over the Triple T Joint Venture. Accordingly, pursuant to the applicable accounting literature, it is appropriate for CatchMark to apply the equity method of accounting to its investment in the Triple T Joint Venture.


The Triple T Joint Venture agreement provides for liquidation rights and distribution priorities that are significantly different from CatchMark's stated ownership percentage based on total equity contributions. The Preferred Investors are entitled to a minimum 10.25% cumulative return on their equity contributions, plus a complete return of their equity contributions before any distributions may be made on CatchMark’s common limited partnership interest. As such, CatchMark uses the hypothetical-liquidation-at-book-value method (“HLBV”) to determine its equity in the earnings of the Triple T Joint Venture. The HLBV method is commonly applied to equity investments in real estate, where cash distribution percentages vary at different points in time and are not directly linked to an investor's ownership percentage. For investments accounted for under the HLBV method, applying the percentage ownership interest to GAAP net income in order to determine earnings or losses would not accurately represent the income allocation and cash flow distributions that will ultimately be received by the investors.


CatchMark applies HLBV using a balance sheet approach. A calculation is prepared at each balance sheet date to determine the amount that CatchMark would receive if the Triple T Joint Venture were to liquidate all of its assets (at book value in accordance with GAAP) on that date and distribute the proceeds to the partners based on the contractually-defined liquidation priorities. The difference between the calculated liquidation distribution amounts at the beginning and the end of the reporting period, after adjusting for capital contributions and distributions, is CatchMark's income or loss from the Triple T Joint Venture for the period.


Condensed balance sheet information for the Triple T Joint Venture is as follows:
As of
 (in thousands)March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Triple T Joint Venture:
Total assets$1,560,622  $1,573,172  
Total liabilities$757,078  $751,655  
Total equity$803,544  $821,517  
CatchMark:
Carrying value of investment$—  $—  
 As of
 (in thousands)September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Triple T Joint Venture:   
Total assets$1,586,687
 $1,607,413
Total liabilities$757,110
 $754,610
Total equity$829,577
 $852,803
CatchMark:   
Carrying value of investment$8,650
 $90,450


Condensed income statement information for the Triple T Joint Venture is as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
Triple T Joint Venture:
Total revenues$35,281  $35,964  
Net loss$(5,727) $(4,281) 
CatchMark:
Equity share of net loss$—  $(27,488) 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Triple T Joint Venture:       
Total revenues$41,509
 $28,255
 $121,450
 $28,255
Operating income (loss)$2,490
 $(3,329) $10,437
 $(3,329)
Net loss$(4,613) $(9,407) $(10,480) $(9,407)
CatchMark:       
Equity share of net loss$(25,712) $(76,755) $(81,800) $(76,755)


Condensed statement of cash flow information for the Triple T Joint Venture is as follows:

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Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2019 2018(in thousands)20202019
Triple T Joint Venture:   Triple T Joint Venture:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$9,040
 $(1,753)
Net cash used in operating activitiesNet cash used in operating activities$(2,651) $(5,575) 
Net cash used in investing activities$(3,263) $(1,410,066)Net cash used in investing activities$(2,745) $(1,503) 
Net cash provided by financing activities$87
 $1,461,452
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities$(4) $100  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$5,864
 $49,633
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$(5,400) $(6,978) 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period$39,300
 $
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period$39,614  $39,300  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$45,164
 $49,633
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$34,214  $32,322  


CatchMark'sCatchMark had recognized cumulative HLBV losses of $200.0 million as of December 31, 2019 and did not recognize an additional equity share ofloss in the Triple T Joint Venture's net loss determined usingVenture during the HLBV method as of September 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:three months ended March 31, 2020.
(in thousands)  
Triple T Joint Venture:  
Total equity as of September 30, 2019 $829,577
Preferred Investors:  
Equity in Triple T Joint Venture as of January 1, 2019$762,353

Minimum preferred return as of September 30, 2019$58,445

   
Class A preferred equity as of September 30, 2019$129
 
HLBV distribution as of September 30, 2019 $820,927
CatchMark:  
Equity in Triple T Joint Venture as of September 30, 2019 $8,650
Equity in Triple T Joint Venture, as of January 1, 2019 $90,450
Equity share of Triple T Joint Venture's net loss $(81,800)


Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture


During 2017, CatchMark formed the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture with MPERS, and each owns a 50% membership interest. CatchMark shares substantive participation rights with MPERS, including management selection and termination, and the approval of material operating and capital decisions and, as such, uses the equity method of accounting to record its investment. Income or loss and cash distributions are allocated according to the provisions of the joint venture agreement, which are consistent with the ownership percentages for the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture completed the disposition of substantially all of its remaining 4,400 acres of timberlands for $8.7 million. On August 1, 2019, CatchMark received a $3.8 million

cash distribution as a result of this disposition. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, CatchMark received cash distributions of $4.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.


As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture had a mitigation bank credits with a book basis of $2.9$2.6 million in addition to 65 acres of timberland remaining in its portfolio. Condensed balance sheet information for the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture is as follows:
As of
(in thousands)March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture:
Total assets$3,023  $4,041  
Total liabilities$68  $111  
Total equity$2,955  $3,930  
CatchMark:
Carrying value of investment$1,478  $1,965  
 As of
(in thousands)September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture:   
Total assets$4,148
 $12,164
Total liabilities$597
 $575
Total equity$3,551
 $11,589
CatchMark:   
Carrying value of investment$1,776
 $5,795


Condensed income statement information for the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture:
Total revenues$—  $1,413  
Net income (loss)$(175) $357  
CatchMark:
Equity share of net income (loss)$(88) $179  
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture:       
Total revenues$8,648
 $198
 $10,068
 $13,813
Net income (loss)$1,323
 $(19) $1,578
 $5,040
CatchMark:       
Equity share of net income (loss)$661
 $(10) $789
 $2,520


Condensed statement of cash flow information for the Dawsonville Joint Venture is as follows:
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2019 2018(in thousands)20202019
Dawsonville Joint Venture:   Dawsonville Joint Venture:
Net cash provided by operating activities$8,873
 $12,673
Net cash provided by investing activities$
 $
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(210) $1,185  
Net cash used in financing activities$(9,616) $(17,031)Net cash used in financing activities$(800) $(1,949) 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$(743) $(4,358)Net change in cash and cash equivalents$(1,010) $(764) 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period$1,731
 $5,375
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period$1,441  $1,731  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$988
 $1,017
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$431  $967  


During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, CatchMark received cash distributions of $0.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively, from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.

Risks and Uncertainties related to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

CatchMark’s unconsolidated joint ventures, most notably the Triple T Joint Venture, are subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Triple T Joint Venture’s business and that of its customers and contractors is highly uncertain and difficult to predict, as the response to the pandemic is in its incipient stages and information is rapidly evolving. Capital markets and economies worldwide have also been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is possible that it could cause a local and/or global economic recession. Such economic disruption could have a material adverse effect on the Triple T Joint Venture’s business due to the same reasons discussed in Note 1 — Organization with respect to CatchMark. The severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Triple T Joint Venture’s business will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the duration and severity of the pandemic and the extent and severity of the impact on the Triple T Joint Venture’s customers, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may materially impact the financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations of CatchMark’s unconsolidated joint ventures is uncertain.

Asset Management Fees


CatchMark provides asset management services to the Triple T Joint Venture and the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture. Under these arrangements, CatchMark oversees the day-to-day operations of these joint ventures and their properties, including accounting, reporting and other administrative services, subject to certain major decisions that require partner approval. For management of the Triple T Joint Venture, CatchMark receives a fee equal to 1% per annum, subject to reduction and deferment in certain circumstances,a percentage of the Acquisition Price multiplied by 78.4%, which represents the percentage of the total equity contributions made to the Triple T Joint Venture by the Preferred Investors. ForThe percentage is currently 1%. In the event the Preferred Investors have not received a return of their capital contributions plus their preferred return, then the percentage decreases from 1% to 0.75% at October 1, 2021, and to 0.5% at October 1, 2022. The fee is also subject to deferment in certain circumstances. In addition, the asset management agreement with the Triple T Joint Venture includes a "key man" provision requiring CatchMark to find a suitable replacement for Jerry Barag, CatchMark's former Chief Executive Officer, within one year of his retirement, or by January 21, 2021. If CatchMark fails to find such suitable replacement within that time period, the Preferred Investors in the Triple T Joint Venture have the right to terminate the asset management agreement.

For management of the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture, CatchMark receives a percentage fee based on invested capital, as defined by the joint venture agreement. Additionally, CatchMark receives an incentive-based promote earned for exceeding investment hurdles.


During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, CatchMark earned the following fees from these unconsolidated joint ventures:
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Triple T Joint Venture (1)
$2,821
 $2,675
 $8,464
 $2,675
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture (2)
615
 23
 655
 84
 $3,436
 $2,698
 $9,119
 $2,759
(1)
Includes $0.1 million and $0.4 million of reimbursements of compensation costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Includes $0.1 million and $0.1 million of reimbursements of compensation costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.
(2)
The three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 includes $0.6 million of incentive-based promote earned for exceeding investment hurdles.

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
Triple T Joint Venture (1)
$2,828  $2,821  
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture (2)
147  21  
$2,975  $2,842  
(1)Includes $0.1 million reimbursements of compensation costs for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(2)Includes $0.1 million of incentive-based promote earned for exceeding investment hurdles in 2020.

5. Notes Payable and Lines of Credit

During the three months ended September 30, 2019, CatchMark paid down $20.1 million of its outstanding balance on the Multi-Draw Term Facility with proceeds from large dispositions. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, CatchMark had the following debt balances outstanding:
 (in thousands) Maturity Date   
Current Interest Rate (1)
 Outstanding Balance as of
Credit Facility  Interest Rate  September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Term Loan A-1 12/23/2024 LIBOR + 1.75% 3.80% $100,000
 $100,000
Term Loan A-2 12/1/2026 LIBOR + 1.90% 3.94% 100,000
 100,000
Term Loan A-3 12/1/2027 LIBOR + 2.00% 4.04% 68,619
 68,619
Term Loan A-4 8/22/2025 LIBOR + 1.70% 3.76% 140,000
 140,000
Multi-Draw Term Facility 12/1/2024 LIBOR + 2.20% 4.25% 49,936
 70,000
Total principal balance       $458,555
 $478,619
Less: net unamortized deferred financing costs (5,787) $(6,379)
      Total       $452,768
 $472,240
(1)
For the Multi-Draw Term Facility, the interest rate represents weighted-average interest rate as of September 30, 2019. The weighted-average interest rate excludes the impact of the interest rate swaps (see Note 6 — Interest Rate Swaps), amortization of deferred financing costs, unused commitment fees, and estimated patronage refunds.


Amended Credit Agreement


As of March 31, 2020, CatchMark iswas party to a credit agreementdated as of December 1, 2017, as amended on August 22, 2018, and June 28, 2019 and February 12, 2020 (the “Amended Credit Agreement”), with a syndicate of lenders, including CoBank. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for borrowing under credit facilities consisting of the following:


a $35.0 million five-yearfive-year revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”);
a $200.0 million seven-yearseven-year multi-draw term credit facility (the “Multi-Draw Term Facility”);
a $100.0 million ten-yearten-year term loan (the “Term Loan A-1”);
a $100.0 million nine-yearnine-year term loan (the “Term Loan A-2”);
a $68.6 million ten-yearten-year term loan (the “Term Loan A-3”); and
a $140.0 million seven-yearseven-year term loan (the "Term Loan A-4").


During the three months ended March 31, 2020, CatchMark paid down $20.9 million of its outstanding balance on the Multi-Draw Term Facility with proceeds from large dispositions. As of September 30,March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $185.1CatchMark had the following debt balances outstanding:
 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Current Interest Rate (1)
Outstanding Balance as of
Credit FacilityMaturity DateInterest RateMarch 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Term Loan A-112/23/2024LIBOR + 1.75%2.74 %$100,000  $100,000  
Term Loan A-212/1/2026LIBOR + 1.90%2.89 %100,000  100,000  
Term Loan A-312/1/2027LIBOR + 2.00%2.99 %68,619  68,619  
Term Loan A-48/22/2025LIBOR + 1.70%2.69 %140,000  140,000  
Multi-Draw Term Facility12/1/2024LIBOR + 2.20%3.22 %29,086  49,936  
Total principal balance$437,705  $458,555  
Less: net unamortized deferred financing costs(5,379) (5,568) 
      Total$432,326  $452,987  
(1)For the Multi-Draw Term Facility, the interest rate represents weighted-average interest rate as of March 31, 2020. The weighted-average interest rate excludes the impact of the interest rate swaps (see Note 6 — Interest Rate Swaps), amortization of deferred financing costs, unused commitment fees, and estimated patronage dividends.

As of March 31, 2020, CatchMark had $205.9 million remained availableof borrowing capacity remaining under CatchMark'sits credit facilities, consisting of $150.1$170.9 millionunder the Multi-Draw Term Facility and $35.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility.

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Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for general working capital, to support letters of credit, to fund cash earnest money deposits, to fund acquisitions in an amount not to exceed $5.0 million, and for other general corporate purposes. The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.50% and 1.20% or a LIBOR rate plus between 1.50% and 2.20%, in each case depending on CatchMark's LTV Ratio, and will terminate and all amounts outstanding under the facility will be due and payable on December 1, 2022.


The Multi-Draw Term Facility may be used to finance timberland acquisitions and associated expenses, to fund investment in joint ventures, to fund the repurchase of CatchMark's common stock, and to reimburse payments of drafts under letters of credit. The Multi-Draw Term Facility, which is interest only until its maturity date, bears interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.50% and 1.20% or a LIBOR rate plus between 1.50% and 2.20%, in each case depending on CatchMark's LTV Ratio, and will terminate and all amounts outstanding under the facility will be due and payable on December 1, 2024.


CatchMark pays the lenders an unused commitment fee on the unused portions of the Revolving Credit Facility and the Multi-Draw Term Facility at an adjustable rate ranging from 0.15% to 0.35%, depending on the LTV Ratio.


CatchMark’s obligations under the credit agreement are collateralized by a first priority lien on the timberlands owned by CatchMark’s subsidiaries and substantially all of CatchMark’s subsidiaries’ other assets in which a security interest may lawfully be granted, including, without limitation, accounts, equipment, inventory, intellectual property, bank accounts and investment property. In addition, the obligations under the credit agreement are jointly and severally guaranteed by CatchMark and all of its subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement. CatchMark has also agreed to guarantee certain losses caused by certain willful acts of CatchMark or its subsidiaries.


Patronage RefundsDividends


CatchMark is eligible to receive annual patronage refundsdividends from its lenders (the "Patronage Banks") under a profit-sharing program made available to borrowers of the Farm Credit System. CatchMark has received a patronage refunddividend on its eligible patronage loans annually since 2015. The eligibility remains the same under the Amended Credit Agreement. Therefore, CatchMark accrues patronage refundsdividends it expects to receive based on actual patronage refundsdividends received as a percentage of its weighted-average eligible debt balance. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, CatchMark accrued $0.9 million and$1.0 million, respectively, as patronage refundsdividends receivable on its consolidated balance sheets and as an offset against interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, CatchMark accrued $2.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively, as patronage refunds receivable on its consolidated balance sheets and as an offset against interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations.


In March 20192020 and 2018,2019, CatchMark received patronage refundsdividends of $3.3$4.1 million and $2.7$3.3 million, respectively, on its patronage eligible borrowings. Of the total patronage refundsdividends received in both years, 75%March 2020, $3.1 million was received in cash, including a $0.1 million special cash distribution for 2019, and 25%$1.0 million was received in equity of the Patronage Banks.


As of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the following balances related to the patronage refundsdividend program were included on CatchMark's consolidated balance sheets:

(in thousands) As of(in thousands)As of
Patronage refunds classified as: September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Patronage dividends classified as:Patronage dividends classified as:March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Accounts receivable $2,873
 $3,323
Accounts receivable$900  $3,810  
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1)
 2,329
 1,499
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1)
3,335  2,329  
Total $5,202
 $4,822
Total$4,235  $6,139  
(1)
Represents cumulative patronage refunds received as equity in the Patronage Banks.

(1)Represents cumulative patronage dividends received as equity in the Patronage Banks.

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The Amended Credit Agreement contains, among others, the following financial covenants which:


limit the LTV ratio to (i) 50% at any time prior to December 31, 2021, and (ii) 45% at any time thereafter;
require maintenance of a FCCR of not less than 1.05:1.00 at any time;
require maintenance of a minimum liquidity balance of no less than $25.0 million at any time; and
limit the aggregated capital expenditures to 1% of the value of the timberlands during any fiscal year.


The Amended Credit Agreement permits CatchMark to declare, set aside funds for, or pay dividends, distributions, or other payments to stockholders so long as it is not in default under the credit agreement and its minimum liquidity balance, after giving effect to the payment, is at least $25 million. However, if CatchMark has suffered a bankruptcy event or a change of control, the credit agreement prohibits CatchMark from declaring, setting aside, or paying any dividend, distribution, or other payment other than as required to maintain its REIT qualification. The Amended Credit Agreement also subjects CatchMark to mandatory prepayment from proceeds generated from dispositions of timberlands or lease terminations, which may have the effect of limiting its ability to make distributions to stockholders under certain circumstances.


CatchMark was in compliance with the financial covenants of its credit agreement as of September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. See Note 1Organization for discussion of uncertainties and risks to CatchMark’s financial position, liquidity and results of operations, including impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.


Interest Paid and Fair Value of Outstanding Debt


During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, CatchMark made interest payments of $5.0$4.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively, on its borrowings. No unused commitment fee was paid during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and $0.1 million was paid during the same period in 2018.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, CatchMark made interest payment of $15.6 million and $10.0$5.2 million, respectively, on its borrowings. Included in the interest payments for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018March 31, 2020 were unused commitment fees of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.million. NaN unused commitment fee was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2019.


As of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the weighted-average interest rate on CatchMark's borrowings, after consideration of its interest rate swaps (see Note 6 — Interest Rate Swaps), was 4.21%3.57% and 4.31%3.87%, respectively. After further consideration of expected patronage refunds,dividends, CatchMark's weighted-average interest rate as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 was 3.41%2.77% and 3.51%3.07%, respectively.


6.  Interest Rate Swaps
CatchMark uses interest rate swaps to mitigate its exposure to changing interest rates on its variable rate debt instruments. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CatchMark had ten2 outstanding interest rate swaps with terms below:

(in thousands)          
Interest Rate Swap Effective Date Maturity Date Pay Rate Receive Rate Notional Amount
2017 Swap - 3YR 3/28/2017 3/28/2020 1.800% one-month LIBOR $30,000
2018 Swap - 2YR 9/6/2018 9/6/2020 2.796% one-month LIBOR $50,000
2018 Swap - 3YR 9/6/2018 9/6/2021 2.869% one-month LIBOR $50,000
2017 Swap - 4YR 3/28/2017 11/28/2021 2.045% one-month LIBOR $20,000
2018 Swap - 4YR 2/28/2018 11/28/2022 2.703% one-month LIBOR $30,000
2017 Swap - 7YR 3/23/2017 3/23/2024 2.330% one-month LIBOR $20,000
2014 Swap - 10YR 12/23/2014 12/23/2024 2.395% one-month LIBOR $35,000
2016 Swap - 8YR 8/23/2016 12/23/2024 1.280% one-month LIBOR $45,000
2018 Swap - 8YR 2/28/2018 11/28/2026 2.884% one-month LIBOR $20,000
2018 Swap - 9YR 8/28/2018 8/28/2027 3.014% one-month LIBOR $50,000
          $350,000
(dollar amounts in thousands)Notional Amount
Interest Rate SwapEffective DateMaturity DatePay RateReceive Rate
2019 Swap - 10YR11/29/201911/30/20292.2067%one-month LIBOR$200,000  
2019 Swap - 7YR11/29/201911/30/20262.083%one-month LIBOR$75,000  
$275,000  


As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CatchMark’s interest rate swaps effectively fixed the interest rate on $350.0$275.0 million of its $458.6$437.7 million variable-rate debt at 4.26%3.98%, inclusive of the applicable spread and before consideration of expected patronage refunds. All tendividends. The 2019 swaps contain an other-than-insignificant financing element and, accordingly, the associated cash flows are reported as financing activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.

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During the three months ended March 31, 2019, CatchMark had 10 interest rate swaps qualifythat effectively fixed the interest rates on $350.0 million of CatchMark's variable-rate debt at 4.26%, inclusive of the applicable spread but before considering patronage dividends.

All of CatchMark's outstanding interest rate swaps during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 qualified for hedge accounting treatment.
Fair Value and Cash Paid for Interest Under Interest Rate Swaps


The following table presents information about CatchMark's interest rate swaps measured at fair value as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
(in thousands)Estimated Fair Value as of
Instrument TypeBalance Sheet ClassificationMarch 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swapsOther liabilities$(33,703) $(8,769) 
(in thousands) Estimated Fair Value as of
Instrument Type Balance Sheet Classification September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:      
Interest rate swaps Prepaid expenses and other assets $218
 $3,643
Interest rate swaps Other liabilities $(14,235) $(3,635)


As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CatchMark estimated that approximately $2.7$6.5 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense over the next 12 months.


During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, CatchMark recognized a change in fair value of its interest rate swaps of $24.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively, as other comprehensive loss. Pursuant to the terms of its interest rate swaps, CatchMark paid $0.1$0.3 million and $0.1 millionreceived $42,000 during the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, CatchMark paid $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively. All amounts were included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.


7.  Commitments and Contingencies


Mahrt Timber Agreements


In connection with its acquisition of timberlands from WestRock, CatchMark entered into a master stumpage agreement and a fiber supply agreement (collectively, the “Mahrt Timber Agreements”) with a wholly-owned subsidiary of WestRock. The master stumpage agreement provides that CatchMark will sell specified amounts of timber and make available certain portions of our timberlands to CatchMark TRS for harvesting. The fiber supply agreement provides that WestRock will purchase a specified tonnage of timber from CatchMark TRS at specified prices per ton, depending upon the type of timber product. The prices for the timber purchased pursuant to the fiber supply agreement are negotiated every two years but are subject to quarterly market pricing adjustments based on an index published by TimberMart-South, a quarterly trade publication that reports raw forest product prices in 11 southern states. The initial term of the Mahrt Timber Agreements is October 9, 2007 through December 31, 2032, subject to extension and early termination provisions. The Mahrt Timber Agreements ensure a long-term source of supply of wood fiber products for WestRock in order to meet its paperboard and lumber production requirements at specified mills and provide CatchMark with a reliable customer for the wood products from its timberlands.


WestRock can terminate the Mahrt Timber Agreements prior to the expiration of the initial term if CatchMark replaces FRC as the forest manager without the prior written consent of WestRock, except pursuant to an internalization of the company's forestry management functions. CatchMark can terminate the Mahrt Timber Agreements if WestRock (i) ceases to operate the Mahrt mill for a period that exceeds 12 consecutive months, (ii) fails to purchase a specified tonnage of timber for two consecutive years, subject to certain limited exceptions or (iii) fails to make payments when due (and fails to cure within 30 days).

In addition, either party can terminate the Mahrt Timber Agreements if the other party commits a material breach (and fails to cure within 60 days) or becomes insolvent. Further,In addition, the Mahrt Timber Agreements provide for adjustments to both parties' obligations in the event of a force majeure, which is defined to include, among other things, lightning, fires, storms, floods, infestation and other acts of God or nature.

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Timberland Operating Agreements


Pursuant to the terms of the timberland operating agreement between CatchMark and FRC (the "FRC Timberland Operating Agreement"), FRC manages and operates certain of CatchMark's timberlands and related timber operations, including ensuring delivery of timber to WestRock in compliance with the Mahrt Timber Agreements. In consideration for rendering the services described in the timberland operating agreement, CatchMark pays FRC (i) a management fee based on the actual acreage that FRC manages, which is payable monthly in advance, and (ii) an incentive fee based on timber harvest revenues generated by the timberlands, which is payable quarterly in arrears. The FRC Timberland Operating Agreement, as amended, is effective through March 31, 2020,2021, and is automatically extended for one-yearone-year periods unless written notice is provided by CatchMark or FRC to the other party at least 120 days prior to the current expiration. The FRC Timberland Operating Agreement may be terminated by either party with mutual consent or by CatchMark with or without cause upon providing 120 days’ prior written notice.


Pursuant to the terms of the timberland operating agreement between CatchMark and AFM (the "AFM Timberland Operating Agreement"), AFM manages and operates certain of CatchMark's timberlands and related timber operations, including ensuring delivery of timber to customers. In consideration for rendering the services described in the AFM Timberland Operating Agreement, CatchMark pays AFM (i) a management fee based on the actual acreage AFM manages, which is payable monthly in advance, and (ii) an incentive fee based on revenues generated by the timber operations, which is payable quarterly in arrears. The AFM Timberland Operating Agreement is effective through November 30, 2020 for the U.S. South region and December 31, 2020 for the Pacific Northwest region, and is automatically extended for one-yearone-year periods unless written notice is provided by CatchMark or AFM to the other party at least 120 days prior to the current expiration. The AFM Timberland Operating Agreement may be terminated by either party with mutual consent or by CatchMark with or without cause upon providing 120 days’ prior written notice.


Obligations under Operating Leases


CatchMark's office lease commenced in January 2019 and expires in November 2028 and qualifies as an operating lease under ASC 842. As of January 1, 2019, CatchMark recorded an operating lease ROU asset and an operating lease liability of $3.4 million on its balance sheet, which represents the net present value of lease payments over the lease term discounted using CatchMark's incremental borrowing rate at commencement date. CatchMark’s office lease contains renewal options; however, the options were not included in the calculation of the operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability as it is not reasonably certain that CatchMark will exercise the renewal options. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, CatchMark recorded $108,400 and $39,400 of operating lease expense, respectively, which was included in general and administrative expenses on its consolidated statements of operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, CatchMark paid $98,000 and $21,000, respectively, in cash for its office lease, which was included in operating cash flows on its consolidated statements of cash flows. The adoption of ASC 842 did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to CatchMark's retained earnings, as its office lease commenced in January 2019.

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CatchMark had the following future annual payments for its operating lease as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

As of
(in thousands)
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Required payments
2020$299  397  
2021412  412  
2022424  424  
2023435  435  
2024447  447  
Thereafter1,873  1,873  
$3,890  $3,988  
Less: imputed interest(709) 
Operating lease liability$3,181  
Remaining lease term (years)8.7
Discount rate4.58 %

CatchMark holds leasehold interests in 26,30022,600 acres of timberlands under a long-term lease that expires in May 2022 (the “LTC Lease”). The LTC Lease provides CatchMark access rights to harvest timber as specified in the LTC Lease, which is, therefore, a lease of biological assets, and is excluded from the scope of ASC 842.


As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CatchMark had the following future lease payments under itsthe LTC Lease:

(in thousands)Required Payments(in thousands)Required Payments
2019$19
2020504
2020$392  
2021504
2021408  
2022449
2022359  
$1,476
$1,159  

See Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for information on CatchMark's office lease, which is within the scope of ASC 842.


Litigation


From time to time, CatchMark may be a party to legal proceedings, claims, and administrative proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any reasonably possible loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. CatchMark records a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, CatchMark accrues the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, CatchMark accrues the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, CatchMark discloses the nature of the litigation and indicates that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss

is material, CatchMark discloses the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. CatchMark does not disclose information with respect to litigation where an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote.


CatchMark is not0t currently involved in any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial condition of CatchMark. CatchMark is not aware of any legal proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities.


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8.  Stock-based Compensation


Stock-based Compensation - Employees


On July 12, 2019,February 18, 2020, CatchMark issued 99,385 shares of service-based restricted stock to its executive officers. Along with the 131,500 shares of service-based restricted stock granted to its non-executive employees in the first quarter of 2019, CatchMark has issued 230,885153,842 shares of service-based restricted stock to its employees in 2019, allincluding its executive officers, vesting over a four-yearfour-year period. The fair value of serviced-based restricted stock grants$1.7 million was determined bybased on the closing price of CatchMark's common stock on the grant date.date and is amortized evenly over the vesting period.


A rollforward of CatchMark's unvested, service-based restricted stock awards to employees for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 is as follows:
 
Number of 
Underlying Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2019442,401   $9.96  
Granted153,842  $10.99  
Vested(206,698) $10.75  
Forfeited—  $—  
Unvested at March 31, 2020389,545   $9.95  
 
Number of 
Underlying Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2018300,395
 $10.60
Granted230,885
 $9.66
Vested(83,817) $11.37
Forfeited(5,062) $10.85
Unvested at September 30, 2019442,401
 $9.96


Performance-based Restricted Stock Grants

On February 18, 2020, CatchMark granted 23,589 shares of performance-based restricted stock to its eligible officers, which represents the maximum number of shares that could be earned based on the relative performance of CatchMark's TSR as compared to a pre-established peer group's TSR and to the Russell Microcap Index over a three-year performance period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. The compensation committee of the board of directors (the "Compensation Committee") will determine the earned awards after the end of the performance period, and the earned awards will vest in two equal installments in the first quarter of 2023 and 2024. The fair value of $0.1 million of the performance-based restricted stock awards is amortized over the vesting period and was calculated using Monte-Carlo simulation with the following assumptions:

Grant date market price (February 18, 2020)$10.99 
Weighted-average fair value per granted share$5.93 
Assumptions:
Volatility23.22 %
Expected term (years)3.0
Risk-free interest rate1.41 %

Performance-based LTIP Units Grants


On July 12, 2019,February 18, 2020, CatchMark granted 184,944197,115 units of a class of limited partnership interests (the "LTIP Units") in CatchMark Timber OP to its executive officers, which represents the maximum number of LTIP Units that could be earned based on the relative performance of CatchMark's TSR as compared to a pre-established peer groups’ TSRsgroup's TSR and to the Russell 3000 Index.Microcap Index over a three-year performance period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. The LTIP Units are structured to qualify as "profits interests" for federal income tax purposes that, subject to certain conditions, including vesting, are convertible by the holder into CatchMark Timber OP's common units. See Note 8 Noncontrolling Interest in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 for further information on LTIP Units. The performance measurement period is a three-year period from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021. The Compensation Committee will determine the earned awards after the end of the performance period, and the earned awards will vest in two equal installments in the first quarter of 20222023 and 2023.2024. The fair value of the 2019 Performance$1.2 million of the performance-based LTIP Units awards was calculated using a Monte-Carlo simulation with the following:following assumptions:


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Grant date market price (July 12, 2019)$10.08
Weighted-average fair value per granted share$8.13
Assumptions: 
Volatility22.88%
Expected term (years)3.0
Risk-free interest rate1.85%
Grant date market price (February 18, 2020)$10.99 
Weighted-average fair value per granted share$5.93 
Assumptions:
Volatility23.22 %
Expected term (years)3.0
Risk-free interest rate1.41 %


Accelerated Vesting of Former CEO's Outstanding Equity Awards

On January 21, 2020, Jerrold Barag retired as the Chief Executive Officer of CatchMark and as a member of CatchMark's board of directors. In connection with Mr. Barag's retirement, he entered into a separation agreement (the "Separation Agreement") with CatchMark. As part of the Separation Agreement, 103,135 shares of his time-based restricted stock awards vested immediately, 46,912 shares of which were withheld to cover required tax withholding. CatchMark repurchased the remaining 56,223 fully vested shares at a per-share price of $11.05, which was the average closing price of the common stock for the five-day trading period ended prior to January 21, 2020, payable to Mr. Barag in 24 equal installments through January 2022. Mr. Barag’s 72,272 performance-based LTIP Units issued under the executive officer’s 2017 compensation program had a performance period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. 25,218 of these 72,272 LTIP Units were earned and vested on January 29, 2020. Mr. Barag’s remaining 142,909 performance-based LTIP units issued under the executive officers' 2018 and 2019 compensation programs were treated as if the performance period for such awards ended on January 21, 2020, with the portion of such awards that was earned determined based on actual achievement of the applicable performance metrics through such date. Mr. Barag was entitled to receive a pro rata portion of such earned awards, based on the number of full months served during the performance period divided by 36. The Compensation Committee determined that Mr. Barag earned a total of 32,780 LTIP Units, which were vested on January 29, 2020. In accordance with ASC 718: Compensation - Stock Compensation, CatchMark applied modification accounting and recognized the incremental fair value of these awards in the amount of $1.2 million as stock-based compensation expense in the first quarter of 2020. For complete terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, see Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 21, 2020.

Stock-based Compensation Expense



A summary of CatchMark's stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 is presented below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
General and administrative expenses (1)
$1,757  $571  
Forestry management expenses115  88  
Total (2)
$1,872  $659  
(in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Stock-based Compensation Expense classified as: 2019 2018 2019 2018
General and administrative expenses $729
 $587
 $1,763
 $1,861
Forestry management expenses 74
 23
 189
 310
Total $803
 $610
 $1,952
 $2,171
(1)Includes $1.2 million accelerated stock-based compensation expense related to the retirement of CatchMark's former CEO during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

(2)$0.7 million of the $1.9 million stock-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was recognized as noncontrolling interest.

As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, approximately $5.5$6.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock and LTIP Units remained and will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.62.9 years.



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9.  Segment Information


As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CatchMark had the following reportable segments: Harvest, Real Estate and Investment Management. Harvest includes wholly-owned timber assets and associated timber sales, other revenues and related expenses. Real Estate includes timberland sales, cost of timberland sales and large dispositions. Investment Management includes investment in and income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and asset management fee revenues earned for the management of these joint ventures. General and administrative expenses, along with other expense and income items, are not allocated among segments. Asset information and capital expenditures by segment are not reported because CatchMark does not use these measures to assess performance. CatchMark’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures isare reported separately on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During the periods presented, there have been no material intersegment transactions.


The following table presents revenues by reportable segment:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
Harvest$19,218  $17,641  
Real Estate4,779  2,090  
Investment Management2,975  2,842  
Total$26,972  $22,573  

Adjusted EBITDA is the primary performance measure reviewed by management to assess operating performance. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance. EBITDA is defined by the SEC as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; however, CatchMark has excluded certain other expenses that CatchMark believes are not indicative of the ongoing operating results of its timberland portfolio and investment management business, and CatchMark refers to this measure as Adjusted EBITDA. As such, CatchMark's Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The following table presents revenues by reportable segment:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Harvest$20,680
 $18,061
 $55,916
 $57,267
Real Estate2,264
 3,818
 12,578
 14,904
Investment Management3,436
 2,698
 9,119
 2,759
Total$26,380
 $24,577
 $77,613
 $74,930

The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
Harvest$8,607  $7,260  
Real Estate4,518  1,957  
Investment Management2,887  3,415  
Corporate(3,123) (2,470) 
Total$12,889  $10,162  
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Harvest$9,390
 $7,635
 $23,935
 $24,339
Real Estate2,036
 3,592
 11,821
 13,988
Investment Management7,250
 2,727
 13,455
 9,164
Corporate(2,154) (2,498) $(7,440) $(7,125)
Total$16,522
 $11,456
 $41,771
 $40,366



A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net loss is presented below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
Adjusted EBITDA$12,889  $10,162  
Subtract:
Depletion6,941  5,268  
Interest expense (1)
3,250  4,372  
Amortization (1)
758  458  
Depletion, amortization, and basis of timberland and mitigation credits sold included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture (2)
—  395  
Basis of timberland sold, lease terminations and other (3)
3,276  1,807  
Stock-based compensation expense1,872  659  
Gain on large dispositions (4)
(1,279) —  
HLBV loss from unconsolidated joint venture (5)
—  27,488  
Post-employment benefits (6)
2,286  —  
Other (7)
34  110  
Net loss$(4,249) $(30,395) 
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 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Adjusted EBITDA$16,522
 $11,456
 $41,771
 $40,366
Subtract:       
Depletion8,235
 6,224
 19,533
 19,884
Basis of timberland sold, lease terminations and other (1)
1,854
 2,983
 10,329
 10,771
Amortization (2)
299
 493
 986
 2,532
Depletion, amortization, and basis of timberland and mitigation credits sold included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture (3)
3,152
 39
 3,547
 3,885
HLBV loss from unconsolidated joint venture (4)
25,712
 76,755
 81,800
 76,755
Stock-based compensation expense803
 610
 1,952
 2,171
Interest expense (2)
4,220
 3,883
 12,987
 8,754
Gain on large dispositions (5)
(7,197) 
 (7,961) 
Other (6)
1
 (632) 115
 (597)
Net loss$(20,557) $(78,899) $(81,517) $(83,789)
(1)
Includes non-cash basis of timber and timberland assets written-off related to timberland sold, terminations of timberland leases and casualty losses.
(2)
For the purpose of the above reconciliation, amortization includes amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of operating lease assets and liabilities, amortization of intangible lease assets, and amortization of mainline road costs, which are included in either interest expense, land rent expense, or other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
(3)
Reflects our share of depletion, amortization, and basis of timberland and mitigation credits sold of the unconsolidated Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.
(4)
Reflects HLBV (income) losses from the Triple T Joint Venture, which is determined based on a hypothetical liquidation of the underlying joint venture at book value as of the reporting date.
(5)
Large dispositions are sales of large blocks of timberland properties in one or several transactions with the objective to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities. Large dispositions are typically larger transactions in acreage and gross sales price than recurring HBU sales and are not part of core operations, are infrequent in nature and would cause material variances in comparative results if not reported separately. Large dispositions may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value.
(6)
Includes certain cash expenses paid, or reimbursement received, that management believes do not directly reflect the core business operations of our timberland portfolio on an on-going basis, including costs required to be expensed by GAAP related to acquisitions, transactions, joint ventures or new business initiatives.

(1)For the purpose of the above reconciliation, amortization includes amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of operating lease assets and liabilities, amortization of intangible lease assets, and amortization of mainline road costs, which are included in either interest expense, land rent expense, or other operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Includes non-cash basis of timber and timberland assets written-off related to timberland sold, terminations of timberland leases and casualty losses.
(2)Reflects our share of depletion, amortization, and basis of timberland and mitigation credits sold of the unconsolidated Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.
(3)Includes non-cash basis of timber and timberland assets written-off related to timberland sold, terminations of timberland leases and casualty losses.
(4)Large dispositions are sales of blocks of timberland properties in one or several transactions with the objective to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities. Large dispositions may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value. Such dispositions are infrequent in nature, are not part of core operations, and would cause material variances in comparative results if not reported separately.
(5)Reflects HLBV (income) losses from the Triple T Joint Venture, which is determined based on a hypothetical liquidation of the underlying joint venture at book value as of the reporting date.
(6)Reflects one-time, non-recurring post-employment benefits associated with the retirement of our former CEO, including severance pay, payroll taxes, professional fees, and accrued dividend equivalents.
(7)Includes certain cash expenses paid, or reimbursement received, that management believes do not directly reflect the core business operations of our timberland portfolio on an on-going basis, including costs required to be expensed by GAAP related to acquisitions, transactions, joint ventures or new business initiatives.

10.  Subsequent Events


Amendment to Amended Credit Agreement

On May 1, 2020, CatchMark entered into an amendment to its Amended Credit Agreement with CoBank, which provided for, among other things: (1) the removal of the LTV ratio covenant reduction, from 50% to 45%, which would have otherwise been effective on December 31, 2021; (2) the removal of the minimum liquidity balance of $25.0 million, which enables CatchMark to draw down more proceeds for working capital or other purposes if needed under its Revolving Credit Facility; (3) a reduction in the Multi-Draw Term Facility commitment from $200 million to $150 million, which still provides CatchMark with ample capacity for future acquisitions while lowering its unused commitment fees; and (4) the ability to make additional investments in joint ventures during 2020 if CatchMark meets certain LTV ratio requirements.

Dividend Declaration


On October 31, 2019,May 4, 2020, CatchMark declared a cash dividend of $0.135 per share for its common stockholders of record on, November 26, 2019,May 29, 2020, payable on December 13, 2019.June 15, 2020.


Interest Rate Swaps

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On October 21, 2019, CatchMark, through CatchMark Timber OP, terminated its ten outstanding interest rate swaps with Rabobank (see Note 6 — Interest Rate Swaps) and entered into two new interest rate swaps with Rabobank, one with a notional amount

Table of $200 million and the other with a notional amount of $75 million, with a total fair value at inception equal to the net fair value of the terminated interest rate swaps on the date of their termination. Both of the new interest rate swaps have an effective date of November 29, 2019. The $200 million swap has a term of ten years and will bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.2067% per annum, and the $75 million swap has a term of seven years and will bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.083% per annum. As a result of these transactions, CatchMark extended theContents

weighted-average term of its effectively-fixed rate debt from four years to nine years and effectively reduced the amount of its fixed rate debt from 76% to 60%.



ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I of this report, as well as our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.


Overview


We primarily engage in the acquisition, ownership, management,acquire and disposition of timberland propertiesown prime timberlands located in the United States.high-demand U.S. mill markets. We seekmanage our operations to generate recurring incomehighly-predictable and stable cash flow from the harvest and sale of timber, as well as from non-harvest related revenue sources, such as asset management fees and rent from hunting and recreational leases. When and where we believe appropriate, we also seek to generate income and cash flow from timberland sales. In addition to current income, we expect to realize long-term returns from the biological growth of our standing timber inventory.
We strive to deliver superior, consistent, predictable per-share cash flow growth from disciplined acquisitions, active management, sustainable harvests, and well-timed real estate sales. We intend to grow over time through selective acquisitions and investments in high-demand fiber markets and to efficiently integrate new acquisitions and investments into our operations. Operationally, we focus on generating cash flows from sustainable harvests and improved harvest mix on high-quality timberlands, as well as opportunistic land sales and asset management fees that comfortably covers our dividend throughout the business cycle.

During the first quarter of 2020, we continued to provide recurring dividendsseek to actively manage our stockholders.timberlands to achieve an optimum balance among biological timber growth, current harvest cash flow, and responsible environmental stewardship. We continueactively managed our log merchandising efforts together with delivered and stumpage sales with a goal to practice intensive forest management and silvicultural techniques that improveachieve the biological growthhighest available price for our timber products. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we realized significant increases in timber sale revenues as compared to the same period last year primarily as a result of higher harvest volumes.

We continuously assess potential alternative uses of our forests.timberlands, as some of our properties may be more valuable for development, conservation, recreational or other rural purposes than for growing timber. In the first quarter of 2020, we capitalized on the value of our timberland portfolio by opportunistically monetizing timberland properties, including selling 3,000 acres of timberland for $4.8 million. In addition, we completed a large disposition of 14,400 acres of timberland located in Georgia for $21.3 million under our capital recycling program, using the net proceeds to pay down debt. When evaluating our land sale opportunities, we assess a full range of matters relating to the timberland property or properties, including, but not limited to inventory stocking below portfolio average, higher mix of hardwood inventory, poor productivity characteristics, geographical procurement and operating areas, and/or timber reservation opportunities.


We also seekare continuing to createactively pursue additional value by entering into joint ventures with long-term, institutional equity partners to opportunistically acquire, own, and managestrategic investment opportunities in our target markets, including direct acquisition of high-quality industrial timberland properties, that fitwith our core investment strategy. In April 2017, we entered into our first joint venture,average transaction size ranging from 2,500 to 25,000 acres.

Asset management fee revenue increased as a result of earning incentive-based promotes from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture for exceeding investment hurdles. From time to time when we believe our stock is undervalued, we may take advantage of market opportunities by using our share repurchase program, or SRP, to buy shares and return capital to our stockholders. In the first quarter, we repurchased $1.9 million in shares under our SRP and, as of March 31, 2020, $13.8 million remains available under our current repurchase program.

Impact of COVID-19 On Our Business

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic, and the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. The coronavirus has spread throughout the United States, including in the U.S. South and Pacific Northwest regions in which we operate. The rapid spread of the pandemic and the continuously evolving responses to combat it have had an increasingly negative impact on the global economy. The outbreak has resulted in authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as quarantines and shelter in place orders. These measures may remain in place for a significant period and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition as well as the business, operations and financial conditions of our customers and contractors. Certain states have issued executive orders requiring workers to remain at home, unless their work is critical, essential, or life-sustaining. We believe that, based on the various standards published to date, our business, particularly with MPERS. respect to supplying raw materials to the forest products, paper and packaging industry, and the businesses of our customers is critical,
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essential, and life-sustaining. As of the date of this filing, our business, including harvest, real estate and investment management activities, continue to operate. We did restrict access to our corporate headquarters based on local and state executive orders; however, our corporate headquarter employees continued to operate remotely.

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact our business toward the end of the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and we expect this trend to continue. Projections under these circumstances are necessarily guarded and subject to change, but the COVID-19 pandemic is shifting demand patterns to favor pulp-related products. As such, we expect demand for pulp-related products, necessary for paper and packaging, to remain stable, and lumber demand related to the housing market to suffer at least in the short term. However, given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is not possible to predict how long the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on our business will last or how significant it will ultimately be. A sustained decline in the economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for timber could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

The ultimate risk posed by COVID-19 remains highly uncertain; however, reports as of the date hereof suggest that it poses a material risk to our business, results of operations and financial condition, including as a result of (1) declines in our harvest volumes due to (i) a deterioration in the housing market and a resulting decrease in demand for our sawtimber, (ii) a decline in production level at our customers' mills due to instances of COVID-19 among their employees or decreased demand for their products and (iii) the effects of COVID-19 on contract logging operations, transportation and other critical third-party providers; (2) the inability to complete timberland sales due to state and local government office closures limiting the ability of potential buyers to complete title searches and other customary due diligence; (3) effects on key employees, including operational management personnel and those charged with preparing, monitoring and evaluating the company’s financial reporting and internal controls; and (4) market volatility and market downturns negatively impacting the trading of our common stock.

In July 2018,view of the rapidly changing business environment, unprecedented market volatility and heightened degree of uncertainty resulting from COVID-19, we entered intoare currently unable to fully determine its future impact on our business. However, we are monitoring the Triple T Joint Venture withprogression of the pandemic and its potential effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required by federal, state or local authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders. We are bolstered by our delivered wood model and fiber supply agreements, which provide a consortiumsteady source of institutional investors. Our joint venture platform drives growth through a fee-based management businessdemand from reliable counterparties. With respect to liquidity, we believe we have access to adequate liquidity and capital resources, including cash flow generated from operations, cash on-hand and borrowing capacity, necessary to meet our current and future obligations that leveragesbecome due over the next 12 months. We currently have no plans to reduce anticipated spending on capital investment projects. After our scaledeleveraging initiatives and timberland management efficiencies.other balance sheet strengthening in 2019 and the first quarter of 2020, we believe we are well positioned to weather the economic turmoil.


Large Dispositions


Over the last year,three years, we have undertaken a capital recycling program whereby we sell large blocks of timberland properties to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities, including, but not limited to redeployment into more desirabletimberland investments, paying down outstanding debt, or repurchasing shares of our common stock. Such large dispositions are not part of core operations, are infrequent in nature and may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value.

We continued to execute theour capital recycling program in the thirdfirst quarter of 2019. On July 26, 2019,2020. During the first quarter of 2020, we completed the disposition of 10,80014,400 acres of our wholly-owned timberlands located in Georgia and Alabama for $19.9$21.3 million, recognizing a gain of $1.3 million. We used $14.8$20.9 million of the net proceeds from this large disposition to pay down our outstanding debt.


Capital Activities

During 2019,the three months ended March 31, 2020, we have completed large dispositions totaling 14,400 acres for $25.4paid down $20.9 million recognized a gain of $8.0 million and used a portion of the net proceeds to pay down our outstanding debt by $20.1 million.

Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture

On July 15, 2019, the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture completed the disposition of substantially all of its remaining 4,400 acres of timberlands for approximately $8.7 million. As of September 30, 2019, the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture had mitigation bank creditsbalance with a book basis of $2.9 million in addition to 65 acres of timberland remaining in its portfolio. During the third quarter of 2019, weproceeds received a $3.8 million cash distribution from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture. Life-to-date through September 30, 2019, we have received cash distributions from the

Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture of $13.3 million, representing a return of our $10.5 million investment and cumulative preferred return of $2.8 million. In addition, we have earned $0.9 million in asset management fees from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture, including a $0.6 million incentive-based promote for exceeding investment hurdles, and have recognized $4.6large dispositions. We paid $6.6 million of income from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture. Asdividends to our stockholders and repurchased $1.9 million of September 30, 2019, we have remaining equityshares of $1.8 million in the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.common stock under our SRP at an average price of $6.50 per share.


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Timberland Portfolio


As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we wholly owned interests in 438,800415,400 acres of high-quality industrial timberland in the U.S. South and Pacific Northwest, consisting of 412,500392,800 acres of fee timberlands and 26,30022,600 acres of leased timberlands. Our wholly-owned timberlands are located within attractive fiber baskets encompassing a diverse group of pulp, paper and wood products manufacturing facilities. Our Southern timberlands consisted of 72% pine plantations by acreage and 50% 52% sawtimber by volume. Our Pacific Northwest timberlands consisted of 90% productiveproductive acres and 82% sawtimber by volume. Our leased timberlands include 26,30022,600 acres under one long-term lease expiring in 2022, which we refer to as the LTC Lease. Wholly-owned timberland acreage by state is listed below:


Acres by state as of March 31, 2020 (1)
FeeLeaseTotal
South
Alabama68,400  1,800  70,200  
Florida2,000  —  2,000  
Georgia232,400  20,800  253,200  
North Carolina100  —  100  
South Carolina71,600  —  71,600  
Tennessee200  —  200  
374,700  22,600  397,300  
Pacific Northwest
Oregon18,100  —  18,100  
Total392,800  22,600  415,400  
Acres by state as of September 30, 2019 (1)
 Fee Lease Total
South      
Alabama 70,000
 1,800
 71,800
Florida 2,000
 
 2,000
Georgia 248,000
 24,500
 272,500
North Carolina 100
 
 100
South Carolina 74,000
 
 74,000
Tennessee 300
 
 300
  394,400
 26,300
 420,700
Pacific Northwest      
Oregon 18,100
 
 18,100
Total 412,500
 26,300
 438,800
(1)
Represents wholly-owned acreage only; excludes ownership interest in acreage acquired by joint ventures.

(1)Represents wholly-owned acreage only; excludes ownership interest in acreage acquired by joint ventures.

As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, our wholly-owned timber inventory consisted of an estimated 17.417.1 million tons of merchantable inventory with the following components:

(in millions) Tons
Merchantable timber inventory: (1)
 Fee Lease Total
Pulpwood 7.9 0.5 8.4
Sawtimber (2)
 8.6 0.4 9.0
Total 16.5 0.9 17.4
(1)
Merchantable timber inventory does not include current year growth. Pacific Northwest merchantable timber inventory is converted from MBF to tons using a factor of eight.
(2)
Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.

(in millions)Tons
Merchantable timber inventory: (1)
FeeLeaseTotal
Pulpwood7.60.48.0
Sawtimber (2)
8.80.39.1
Total16.40.717.1
(1)Merchantable timber inventory does not include current year growth. Pacific Northwest merchantable timber inventory is converted from MBF to tons using a factor of eight.
(2)Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.

This compared to an estimated 18.2 million tons of merchantable inventory at January 1, 2020, with the decrease of 1.1 million due to 0.6 million tons harvested in the first quarter 2020 and 0.5 million tons disposed of as part of our timberland sales and large disposition completed during the first quarter 2020. Our estimated merchantable inventory of 18.2 million tons at January 1, 2020 was updated from an initial estimate of 18.6 million tons, as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, based on updated cruise data.

In addition to our wholly-owned timberlands, we had the following investments in joint ventures as of September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 (see Note 4 — Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)to our accompanying consolidated financial statements for further details):

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 As of September 30, 2019
 Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture Triple T Joint Venture
Ownership percentage50.0% 
21.6% (1)
Acreage owned by the joint venture65 1,094,000
Merchantable timber inventory (tons)2,500 
40.3 million (2)
LocationGeorgia Texas
(1)
Represents our shareAs of total partner capital contributions.March 31, 2020
Dawsonville Bluffs Joint VentureTriple T Joint Venture
Ownership percentage50.0%
21.6% (2) (1)
Acreage owned by the joint venture1,092,000
Merchantable timber inventory does not include current year growth.(tons)
43.2 million (2)
LocationGeorgiaTexas

(1)Represents our share of total partner capital contributions.
(2)Triple T considers inventory to be merchantable at age 12. Merchantable timber inventory does not include current year growth.

Segment Information


We have three reportable segments: Harvest, Real Estate and Investment Management. Our Harvest segment includes wholly-owned timber assets and associated timber sales, other revenues and related expenses. Our Real Estate segment includes timberland sales, cost of timberland sales and large dispositions. Our Investment Management segment includes investments in and income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and asset management fee revenues earned for the management of these joint ventures. General and administrative expenses, along with other expense and income items, are not allocated among segments. For additional information, see Note 9 — Segment Information to our accompanying consolidated financial statements.


Timber Agreements


A significant portion of our timber sales is derived from the Mahrt Timber Agreements under which we sell specified amounts of timber to WestRock subject to market pricing adjustments. For full year 2019,2020, WestRock is required to purchase a minimum of 374,800409,000 tons of timber under the Mahrt Timber Agreements. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, WestRock purchased 315,700 84,500 tons under the Mahrt Timber Agreements, which contributed 13% represented 10% of our net timber sales revenue. WestRock has historically purchased tonnage that exceeded the minimum requirement under the Mahrt Timber Agreements. See Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies to our accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the material terms of the Mahrt Timber Agreements.


We assumed a pulpwood supply agreement with IP (the "Carolinas Supply Agreement") in connection with a timberland acquisition in 2016. For full year 2019,2020, IP is required to purchase a minimum of 99,00082,000 tons of pulpwood under the Carolinas Supply Agreement. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we sold 76,200 16,300 tons under the Carolinas Supply Agreement, which contributed 4%represented 2% of our net timber sales revenue.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Overview


Cash flows generated from our operations are primarily used to fund recurring expenditures and distributions to our stockholders. The amount of distributions to common stockholders is determined by our board of directors and is dependent upon a number of factors, including funds deemed available for distribution based principally on our current and future projected operating cash flows, less capital requirements necessary to maintain our existing timberland portfolio. In determining the amount of distributions to common stockholders, we also consider our financial condition, our expectations of future sources of liquidity, current and future economic conditions, market demand for timber and timberlands, and tax considerations, including the annual distribution requirements necessary to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code.
In determining how to allocate cash resources in the future, we will initially consider the source of the cash. We anticipate using a portion of cash generated from operations, after payments of periodic operating expenses and interest expense, to fund certain capital expenditures required for our timberlands. Any remaining cash generated from operations may be used to partially fund timberland acquisitions and pay distributions to stockholders.
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Therefore, to the extent that cash flows from operations are lower, timberland acquisitions and stockholder distributions are anticipated to be lower as well. Capital expenditures, including new timberland acquisitions, are generally funded with

cash flow from operations or existing debt availability; however, proceeds from future debt financings, and equity and debt offerings may be used to fund capital expenditures, acquire new timberland properties, invest in joint ventures, and pay down existing and future borrowings. From time to time, we also sell certain large timberland properties in order to generate capital to fund capital allocation priorities, including but not limited to redeployment into more desirable timberland investments, pay down of outstanding debt or repurchase of shares of our common stock. Such large dispositions are typically larger in size and more infrequent than sales under our normal land sales program.


Shelf Registration Statement and Equity Offerings


On June 2, 2017, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, which was declared effective by the SEC on June 16, 2017 (the "Shelf Registration Statement"). The Shelf Registration Statement2017. In addition, on February 28, 2020, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, which when declared effective by the SEC will supersede our existing shelf registration statement. Our shelf registration statements provides us with future flexibility to offer, from time to time and in one or more offerings, up to $600 million in an undefined combination of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, or warrants. The terms of any such future offerings would be established at the time of an offering.


Credit Facilities


The table below presents the details of each credit facility under the Amended Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2019:March 31, 2020:
(dollars in thousands)
Facility NameMaturity Date
Interest Rate(1)
Unused Commitment FeeTotal CapacityOutstanding BalanceRemaining Capacity
Revolving Credit Facility12/1/2022LIBOR + 2.20%0.35%$35,000  $—  $35,000  
Multi-Draw Term Facility12/1/2024LIBOR + 2.20%0.35%200,000  29,086  170,914  
Term Loan A-112/23/2024LIBOR + 1.75%N/A100,000  100,000  —  
Term Loan A-212/1/2026LIBOR + 1.90%N/A100,000  100,000  —  
Term Loan A-312/1/2027LIBOR + 2.00%N/A68,619  68,619  —  
Term Loan A-48/22/2025LIBOR + 1.70%N/A140,000  140,000  $—  
Total$643,619  $437,705  $205,914  
(dollars in thousands)            
Facility Name Maturity Date 
Interest Rate(1)
 Unused Commitment Fee Total Availability Outstanding Balance Remaining Availability
Revolving Credit Facility 12/1/2022 LIBOR + 2.20% 0.35% $35,000
 $
 $35,000
Multi-Draw Term Facility 12/1/2024 LIBOR + 2.20% 0.35% 200,000
 49,936
 150,064
Term Loan A-1 12/23/2024 LIBOR + 1.75% N/A 100,000
 100,000
 
Term Loan A-2 12/1/2026 LIBOR + 1.90% N/A 100,000
 100,000
 
Term Loan A-3 12/1/2027 LIBOR + 2.00% N/A 68,619
 68,619
 
Term Loan A-4 8/22/2025 LIBOR + 1.70% N/A 140,000
 140,000
 $
Total       $643,619
 $458,555
 $185,064
(1)The applicable LIBOR margin on the Revolving Credit Facility and the Multi-Draw Term Facility ranges from a base rate plus between 0.50% to 1.20% or a LIBOR rate plus 1.50% to 2.20%, depending on the LTV ratio. The unused commitment fee rates also depend on the LTV ratio.
(1)
The applicable LIBOR margin on the Revolving Credit Facility and the Multi-Draw Term Facility ranges from a base rate plus between 0.50% to 1.20% or a LIBOR rate plus 1.50% to 2.20%, depending on the LTV ratio. The unused commitment fee rates also depend on the LTV ratio.


Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for general working capital, to support letters of credit, to fund cash earnest money deposits, to fund acquisitions in an amount not to exceed $5.0 million, and for other general corporate purposes. The Multi-Draw Term Facility, which is interest only until its maturity date, may be used to finance timberland acquisitions and associated expenses, to fund investment in joint ventures, to fund the repurchase of our common stock, and to reimburse payments of drafts under letters of credit.


Patronage RefundsDividends


We are eligible to receive annual patronage refundsdividends from our lenders (the "Patronage Banks") under the Amended Credit Agreement. The annual patronage refunddividend depends on the weighted-average patronage-eligible debt balance with each participating lender as calculated by CoBank, forduring the respective fiscal year, under the eligible patronage loans,as calculated by CoBank, as well as the financial performance of the Patronage Banks. In March 2019,2020, we received a patronage refunddividends of $3.3$4.1 million, on our borrowings underincluding $4.0 million of standard patronage dividends and $0.1 million of special patronage dividend. 75% of the eligiblestandard patronage loans that were outstanding during 2018. Of the total amount received, 75%dividends was received in cash and the remaining 25% was received in equity in Patronage Banks. The equity component of the patronage refunddividends is redeemable for cash only at the discretion of the Patronage Banks'
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board of directors. The special patronage dividends was received in cash. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we have accrued $2.9$0.9 million of patronage refundsdividends receivable for 2019,2020, approximately 75% of which is expected to be received in cash in March 2020.2021.

Interest Rate Swaps

As of September 30, 2019, we had ten outstanding interest rate swaps, which effectively fixed the interest rate on $350.0 million of our $458.6 million variable rate debt (see Note 6 —Interest Rate Swaps). On October 21, 2019, we terminated the ten outstanding interest rate swaps and entered into two new interest rate swaps with Rabobank, one with a notional amount of $200 million and the other with a notional amount of $75 million, with a total fair value at inception equal to the net fair value of the terminated interest rate swaps on the date of their termination. Both of the new interest rate swaps have an effective date of November 29, 2019. The $200 million swap has a term of ten years and will bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.2067% per annum, and the $75 million swap has a term of seven years and will bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.083% per annum. After these transactions, we have fixed interest rates on $275 million of our outstanding debt for an average term of nineyears at a weighted-average rate of 2.17%, before the applicable spread and expected patronage refunds, as compared to an average term of four years at 2.44% under our previous swaps. We have effectively reduced the amount of our fixed rate debt from 76% to 60%, allowing us to take advantage of the current lower interest rate environment but also with the flexibility to enter into additional interest rate swaps in the future. 


Debt Covenants


TheAs of March 31, 2020, the Amended Credit Agreement contains, among others, the following financial covenants which:
limit the LTV ratio to (i) 50% at any time prior to December 31, 2021, and (ii) 45% at any time thereafter;
require maintenance of a FCCR of not less than 1.05:1.00 at any time;
require maintenance of a minimum liquidity balance of no less than $25.0 million at any time; and
limit the aggregate capital expenditures to 1% of the value of the timberlands during any fiscal year.


We were in compliance with the financial covenants of the Amended Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.


Amendment to Amended Credit Agreement

On May 1, 2020, we entered into an amendment to our Amended Credit Agreement with CoBank, which provided for, among other things: (1) the removal of the LTV ratio covenant reduction, from 50% to 45%, which would have otherwise been effective on December 31, 2021; (2) the removal of the minimum liquidity balance of $25.0 million, which enables us to draw down more proceeds for working capital or other purposes if needed under our Revolving Credit Facility; (3) a reduction in the Multi-Draw Term Facility commitment from $200 million to $150 million, which still provides us with ample capacity for future acquisitions while lowering our unused commitment fees; and (4) our ability to make additional investments in joint ventures during 2020 if we meet certain LTV ratio requirements.

Interest Rate Swaps

As of March 31, 2020, we had two outstanding interest rate swaps, which effectively fixed the interest rate on $275.0 million of our $437.7 million variable-rate debt at 3.98%, inclusive of the applicable spread but before considering patronage dividends. See Note 6 —Interest Rate Swaps to our accompanying financial statements for further details on our interest rate swaps.

Share Repurchase Program


On August 7, 2015, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program for up to $30.0 million of our common stock at management's discretion (the "SRP"). The program has no set duration and the board may discontinue or suspend the program at any time. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we repurchased 329,150296,071 shares of our common stock at an average price of $9.10$6.50 per share for a total of $3.0 million$1.9 million under the SRP, including transaction costs. All common stock purchases under the SRP were made in open-market transactions and were funded with cash on-hand. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had 49.0 million 48.7 million shares of common stock outstanding and may repurchase up to an additional $15.7 millionadditional $13.8 million under the SRP. We can borrow up to $30.0 million under the Multi-Draw Term Facility to repurchase our common stock. Management believes that opportunistic repurchases of our common stock are a prudent use of capital resources.


Short-Term Liquidity and Capital Resources


Net cash provided by operating activities for the ninethree months endedSeptember 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was $28.5$11.3 million, $0.8$6.0 million lowerhigher than the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. Cash provided by operating activities consisted primarily of receipts from customers for timber, timberland sales and asset management fees, reduced by payments for operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest expense. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased in 2019The increase was primarily due to a $5.3
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$2.6 million increase in cash paid for interest on outstanding debt, which was mainly a result of a higher average outstanding balance, a $2.9 million decrease in operating distributions from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture, a $2.2 million decrease in net proceeds from timberland sales, and a $1.0 million increase in general and administrative expenses, offset by a $6.4 million increase in asset management fees earned from the Triple T Joint Venture, a $3.6 million increase in working capital, and a $0.8$1.7 million increase in net timber sales.sales, and a $1.5 million decrease in cash paid for interest.


Net cash provided by investing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was $26.1$18.6 million as compared to $289.4$0.5 million used during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018. We did not make any direct acquisitions

during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to acquiring the Bandon Property for $91.4 million (including transaction costs) and making a $200.0 million equity investment in the Triple T Joint Venture in 2018.March 31, 2019. We received $25.2$20.9 million in gross proceeds from large dispositions duringin the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019, offsetting a $0.8March 31, 2020 and we did not complete any large dispositions in the prior year period. We incurred $1.5 million decreasemore in capital expenditures and received $0.4 million less in cash distributions from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.Venture in the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.


Net cash used in financing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was $43.2$30.9 million as compared to $267.6$8.0 million provided by financing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. We repaid $20.1paid down $20.9 million of our outstanding debt balance on the Multi-Draw Term Facility with net proceeds received from the large dispositions. We paid cash distributions of $19.7$6.6 millionto our stockholders during the nine months ended September 30, 2019,first quarter of 2020, funded from net cash provided by operating activities. We repurchased $3.0 million inof shares of our common stock under the SRP using cash on-hand. ForWe also paid $0.3 million in interest expense pursuant to the nineterms of our interest rate swaps during the three months ended September 30, 2018, we borrowed $289.0 million to fund the Triple T Joint Venture and the Bandon Property acquisition. Additionally, we received $72.5 million of gross proceeds from an equity offering in March 2018, after deducting $3.5 million in underwriting commissions and fees and other issuance costs, the net proceeds of $69.0 million were used to pay down our outstanding debt balances in 2018.31, 2020.


We believe that we have access to adequate liquidity and capital resources, including cash flow generated from operations, cash on-hand and borrowing capacity, necessary to meet our current and future obligations that become due over the next 12 months. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had a cash balance of $17.1$10.4 million and had access to $185.1$205.9 million of additional borrowing capacity under the Amended Credit Agreement.


Long-Term Liquidity and Capital Resources


Over the long-term, we expect our primary sources of capital to include net cash flows from operations, including proceeds from timber sales, timberland sales, large dispositions, asset management fees, and distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures, and from other capital raising activities, including large dispositions, proceeds from secured or unsecured financings from banks and other lenders,lenders; and public offerings of equity or debt securities. Our principal demands for capital include operating expenses, interest expense on any outstanding indebtedness, repayment of debt, timberland acquisitions, certain other capital expenditures, and stockholder distributions.


Contractual Obligations and Commitments


Our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2019 hasMarch 31, 2020 have not changed materially since December 31, 2018.2019.


Distributions


Our board of directors declareshas declared cash distributions quarterly. The amount of future distributions that we may pay to our common stockholders will be determined by our board of directors. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, our board of directors declared the following distributions:distribution:

Declaration DateRecord DatePayment DateDistribution Per Share
February 14, 201913, 2020February 28, 20192020March 15, 201916, 2020$0.135
May 2, 2019May 31, 2019June 14, 2019$0.135
August 1, 2019August 30, 2019September 13, 2019$0.135


For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we paid total distributions to stockholders of $19.7$6.6 million, which was funded from net cash provided by operating activities.


On October 31, 2019,May 4, 2020, our board of directors declared a cash distribution of $0.135 per share of common stock for stockholders of recordrecord on November 26, 2019,May 29, 2020, payable on December 13, 2019.June 15, 2020.





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Results of Operations


Overview


Our results of operations are materially impacted by the fluctuating nature of timber prices, changes in the levels and mix of our harvest volumes and associated depletion expense, changes to associated depletion rates, the level of timberland sales, management fees earned, large dispositions, varying interest expense based on the amount and cost of outstanding borrowings, and performance of our unconsolidated joint ventures.


Timber sales volumes, harvest mix, net timber sales prices, timberland sales, large dispositions, and changes in the levels and composition for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 are shown in the following tables:

Three Months Ended March 31,Change
 20202019%
Consolidated
Timber sales revenue$18,166  $16,551  10 %
Timberland sales revenue$4,779  $2,090  129 %
Asset management fees revenue$2,975  $2,842  %
Timber sales volume (tons)
Pulpwood324,380294,74710 %
Sawtimber (1)
270,515192,14541 %
594,895486,89222 %
U.S. South
Timber sales revenue$16,272  $16,079  %
Timber sales volume (tons)
Pulpwood319,968294,525%
Sawtimber (1)
249,972187,53333 %
569,940482,05818 %
Harvest Mix
Pulpwood56 %61 %
Sawtimber (1)
44 %39 %
  Delivered % as of total volume63 %79 %
  Stumpage % as of total volume37 %21 %
Net timber sales price (per ton) (2)
Pulpwood$13  $15  (11)%
Sawtimber (1)
$23  $24  (6)%
Timberland sales
Gross sales$4,779  $2,090�� 129 %
Acres sold3,000  900  233 %
% of fee acres0.7 %0.2 %
Price per acre (3)
$1,627  $2,236  (27)%
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 Three Months Ended September 30, Change
 2019 2018 %
Timber sales volume (tons) (1)
     
Pulpwood372,389
 343,120
 9 %
Sawtimber (2)
237,385
 185,470
 28 %
 609,774
 528,590
 15 %
      
Harvest Mix (1)
     
Pulpwood61% 65% 
Sawtimber (2)
39% 35% 
      
Delivered % as of total volume (1)
64% 79% 
Stumpage % as of total volume (1)
36% 21% 
      
Net timber sales price (per ton) (1) (3)



  
Pulpwood$14
 $13
 3 %
Sawtimber (2)
$24
 $24
  %
      
Timberland sales     
Gross sales (000's)$2,264
 $3,818
 (41)%
Sales volume (acres)1,100
 1,900
 (46)%
% of fee acres0.2% 0.4% 

Sales price (per acre)$2,166
 $1,967
 10 %
      
Large Dispositions (4)
     
Gross sales (000's)$19,920
 $
 

Sales volumes (acres)10,800
 
  
Sales price (per acre)$1,845
 $
  
Gain on large disposition (000's)$7,197
 $
  
(1)
Excludes 24,000 tons harvested from the Bandon Property in the Pacific Northwest, which generated timber sales revenue of $1.8 million. The Bandon Property was acquired at the end of August 2018. Total volume harvested from the Bandon Property for the three months ended September 30, 2019 accounted for less than 4% of our total harvest volume.
(2)
Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.
(3)
Prices per ton are rounded to the nearest dollar and shown on a stumpage basis (i.e., net of contract logging and hauling costs) and, as such, the sum of these prices multiplied by the tons sold does not equal timber sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

(4)
Large dispositions are sales of large blocks of timberland properties in one or several transactions with the objective to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities. Large dispositions are typically larger transactions in acreage and gross sales price than recurring HBU sales and are not part of core operations, are infrequent in nature and would cause material variances in comparative results if not reported separately. Large dispositions may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value.
Large Dispositions (4)
Gross sales$21,250  $—  
Acres sold14,400  —  
Price per acre$1,474  $—  
Pacific Northwest
Timber sales revenue$1,894  $472  301 %
Timber sales volume (tons)
Pulpwood4,4122221,887 %
Sawtimber20,5434,612345 %
24,9554,834416 %
Harvest Mix
Pulpwood18 %%
Sawtimber82 %95 %
  Delivered % as of total volume84 %100 %
  Stumpage % as of total volume16 %— %
Delivered timber sales price (per ton) (2)
Pulpwood$31  $40  (21)%
Sawtimber$91  $101  (10)%
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Change
 2019 2018 %
Timber sales volume (tons) (1)
     
Pulpwood969,702
 1,038,687
 (7)%
Sawtimber (2)
602,243
 625,312
 (4)%
 1,571,945
 1,663,999
 (6)%
      
Harvest Mix (1)
     
Pulpwood62% 62%  
Sawtimber (2)
38% 38%  
      
Delivered % as of total volume (1)
72% 81%  
Stumpage % as of total volume (1)
28% 19%  
      
Net timber sales price (per ton) (1) (3)
     
Pulpwood$14
 $14
 3 %
Sawtimber (2)
$24
 $24
 3 %
      
Timberland sales     
Gross sales (000's)$12,578
 $14,904
 (16)%
Sales volume (acres)6,000
 7,200
 (18)%
% of fee acres1.4% 1.5%  
Sales price (per acre)$2,114
 $2,063
 2 %
      
Large dispositions (4)
     
Gross sales (000's)$25,395
 $
  
Sales volumes (acres)14,400
 
  
Sales price (per acre)$1,758
 $
  
Gain on large dispositions (000's)$7,961
 $
  
(1)
Excludes 43,300 tons harvested from the Bandon Property in the Pacific Northwest, which generated timber sales revenue of $3.5 million. The Bandon Property was acquired at the end of August 2018. Total volume harvested from the Bandon Property for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 accounted for less than 3% of our total harvest volume.
(2)
Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.
(3)
Prices per ton are rounded to the nearest dollar and shown on a stumpage basis (i.e., net of contract logging and hauling costs) and, as such, the sum of these prices multiplied by the tons sold does not equal timber sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
(4)
Large dispositions are sales of large blocks of timberland properties in one or several transactions with the objective to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities. Large dispositions are typically larger transactions in acreage and gross sales price than recurring HBU sales and are not part of core operations, are infrequent in nature and would cause material variances in comparative results if not reported separately. Large dispositions may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value.

(1)Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.
(2)Prices per ton are rounded to the nearest dollar and shown on a delivered basis which includes contract logging and hauling costs.
(3)Excludes value of timber reservations, which retained 0.1 million tons of merchantable inventory with a mix of 49% sawtimber for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. There was no timber reservation for the prior year quarter.
(4)Large dispositions are sales of blocks of timberland properties in one or several transactions with the objective to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities. Large dispositions are typically larger transactions in acreage and gross sales price than recurring HBU sales and are not part of core operations, are infrequent in nature and would cause material variances in comparative results if not reported separately. Large dispositions may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value.

Our thirdfirst quarter 20192020 timber sales revenue was 18%$1.6 million, or 10%, higher than the same quarter of 20182019 primarily due to (1) an 8%a $1.4 million increase in revenue from the Pacific Northwest. Gross timber sales revenue infrom the U.S. South resulting from a 15% increase in salesthe first quarter of 2020 was comparable to the prior year quarter. Harvest volume a higher sawtimber mix and higher pulpwood stumpage pricing, offset by a decrease in delivered sales as a percentage of total volume (delivered

sales revenue includes logging and hauling costs that customers pay for deliveries), and (2) contributions from the Bandon Property in the Pacific Northwest.

Our harvest volume in the U.S.U.S South was higher than the third quarter of 2018 as we deferred harvest inincreased 18% compared to the prior year quarter despite seasonal wet weather as we capitalized on advantageous stumpage sales opportunities during the quarter. Our realized stumpage prices for pulpwood and sawtimber were 11% and 6% lower, respectively, compared to the prior year quarter. The lower prices were expected due to excess inventory at the mills going into the first quarter of 2020 as well as higher-than-normal prices in anticipationthe first quarter of a better pricing environment,2019, which was realized in subsequent periods.Our delivered sales mixa result of limited supply due to persistent extreme wet weather. South-wide average pulpwood and sawtimber stumpage prices decreased 15% and 8% as tracked by TimberMart-South from the prior year quarter primarily as a result of capitalizing on advantageous stumpage transactions.Our blendedthe COVID-19 outbreak affected production and overall wood demand across U.S. South net pulpwood price was 3% higher than the same quarter of 2018 and our net sawtimber price was comparable to the third quarter of 2018.in March 2020. Our realized stumpage prices continue to hold a significant premium over South-wide averages as tracked by TimberMart-South as a result of operating in strong micro-markets where we selectively assembled our prime timberlands portfolio. We expect to meet our full-year harvest volume target.


During the quarter, we harvested 24,000 tons from the Bandon Property in our Pacific Northwest region, which was acquired at the end
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We earned $3.4 million in asset management fees during the third quarter of 2019, including $2.8 million from the Triple T Joint Venture and $0.6 million from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture. Asset management fees have and are expected to continue to drive year-over-year revenue growth in 2019.

Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 versus the three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019


Revenues. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 were $26.4$27.0 million, $1.8$4.4 million higher than the three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 as a result of a $3.0$2.7 million increase in timberland sales revenue and a $1.6 million increase in timber sales revenue. Timberland sales revenue increased by $2.7 million due to selling more acres in the first quarter of 2020, offset by lower per-acre sales price as a result of timber reservation and a lower average merchantable inventory stocking level. Gross timber sales revenue increased by $1.6 million, or 10%, primarily as a result of a $1.4 million increase in timber sales revenue and a $0.7 million increase in asset management fees, offset by a $1.6 million decrease in timberland sales revenue as we sold fewer acres, and a $0.3 million decrease in other revenue primarily due to lower hunting lease revenue. Timber sales revenue increased by $3.0 million, or 18%, due to a 19% increase in harvest volume, 4% higher sawtimber mix, and 3% higher pulpwood pricing in the U.S. South, offset by the decrease in delivered sales as a percentage of total volume. Harvest volume in the U.S. South was 15% higher than 2018 primarily due to harvest deferral in the prior year quarter. We harvested 24,000 tons from the Bandon Property in the Pacific Northwest, which contributed $1.8 million to the third quarter timber sales revenue.was driven by a fourfold harvest volume increase.


Timber sales revenue by product for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 is shown in the following table:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Changes attributable to:Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
(in thousands)Price/Mix
Volume (3)
Timber sales (1)
Pulpwood$8,732  $(613) $(306) $7,813  
Sawtimber (2)
7,819  (487) 3,021  10,353  
$16,551  $(1,100) $2,715  $18,166  
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 Changes attributable to: 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
(in thousands) Price/Mix 
Volume (3)
 
Timber sales (1)
       
Pulpwood$9,359
 $353
 $44
 $9,756
Sawtimber (2)
7,383
 688
 1,879
 9,950
 $16,742
 $1,041
 $1,923
 $19,706
(1)
Timber sales are presented on a gross basis. Timber sales revenue from delivered sales includes logging and hauling costs that customers pay for deliveries.
(2)
Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.
(3)
Changes in timber sales revenue related to properties acquired or disposed within the last 12 months are attributed to volume changes.

(1)Timber sales are presented on a gross basis.
(2)Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.
(3)Changes in timber sales revenue related to properties acquired or disposed within the last 12 months are attributed to volume changes.

Operating Expenses. Contract logging and hauling costs increased to $8.3were $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 from $7.6March 31, 2020, comparable to the prior year quarter despite a 22% increase in total harvest volumes. Lower logging rates in the U.S. South and a 7% decrease in U.S. South delivered volume was offset by a 416% increase in harvest volumes in the Pacific Northwest, of which the great majority were delivered sales.

Depletion expense increased 32% to $6.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of 9%, primarily as a result of delivered sales volumeMarch 31, 2020 from the Pacific Northwest where average logging rates are two to three times the rates in the U.S. South.

Depletion expense increased 32% to $8.2$5.3 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 due to a $1.0 million increase in the Pacific Northwest and a $0.6 million increase in the U.S. South. The increase in the Pacific Northwest was a result of growing harvest volume from $6.24,800 tons in the first quarter of 2019 to 25,000 tons in the first quarter of 2020. The increase in the U.S. South was driven by an 18% increase in total harvest volume, in accordance with our plan. Depletion rates in both regions decreased from the prior year quarter. We calculate depletion rates annually by dividing the beginning merchantable inventory book value, after the write-off of accumulated depletion, by current standing timber inventory volume. Before the impact of any future acquisitions or significant land sales, the merchantable book value is expected to decrease over time due to depletion while the standing timber inventory volume is expected to stay relatively stable due to our sustainable harvest management practices. Therefore, we generally expect the depletion rates of our current portfolio to decrease over time.

Cost of timberland sales increased to $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 due to a 19% increase in harvest volume, combined with higher blended depletion rates mainly as a result of harvestMarch 31, 2020 from the Pacific Northwest, which carry higher depletion rates than the U.S. South.

Cost of timberland sales decreased to $2.1$1.6 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 from $3.2as we sold more acres in 2020.

Forestry management expenses increased 6% to $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 as we sold fewer acres in 2019.

Forestry management expenses increased toMarch 31, 2020 from $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 from $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 primarily as a result of a $0.3$0.1 million increase in allocated personnel costs related to our asset management business, for which we earn asset management fees and receive reimbursements of certain personnel costs.


General and administrative expenses were $3.07.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020, $0.53.9 million higher than the prior year quarter primarily as a result of $0.6recognizing one-time, non-recurring post-employment benefits of $3.5 million of net reimbursements of transaction costs related to the Triple T Joint Venture recognizedretirement of our former CEO in January 2020, of which $1.2 million represents the third quarter 2018, partially offset by the increase in personnel costs allocated to forestry managementincremental non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to our asset management business.the accelerated vesting of his

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Other operating expenses were comparable to the prior year quarter.

Interest expense. Interest expense increased $0.2 million to $4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 primarily due to higher weighted-average interest rates as a result of higher LIBOR.

Gain on large dispositions. During the third quarter of 2019, we completed a large disposition of 10,800 acres of our wholly-owned timberlands and recognized a gain of $7.2 million.
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized a $25.7 million loss from the investmentoutstanding equity awards. See further detail in the Triple T Joint Venture under the HLBV method of accounting. The HLBV method is commonly applied to equity investments in real estate where cash distributions vary at different points in time and are not directly linked to an investor's ownership percentage. See Note 4 — Unconsolidated Joint Ventures 8 - Stock-based Compensationto our accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.


Net loss. Our net lossInterest expense. Interest expense decreased $0.7 million to $20.6$4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 primarily due to a $1.1 million net decrease in interest on our outstanding debt as a result of a lower average outstanding debt balance and lower weighted-average interest rates for both our effectively fixed-rate and variable-rate debt, offset by a $0.5 million increase in non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of the initial off-market value of our current interest rate swaps.

Gain on large dispositions. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recognized a gain of $1.3 million on the disposition of 14,400 acres of our wholly-owned timberlands.

Loss from $78.9unconsolidated joint ventures. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recognized $0.09 million loss from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture, which represents our portion of the joint venture's total net loss. We did not recognize any additional losses from the Triple T Joint Venture in the first quarter of 2020 as our investment in the joint venture had been written down to zero by recognizing a cumulative $200 million of HLBV losses as of December 31, 2019. See Note 4 — Unconsolidated Joint Ventures to our accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Net loss. Our net loss decreased by $26.1 million to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2020 from $30.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 primarily due to recognizing a $51.0$27.5 million decrease in losslosses allocated from the Triple T Joint Venture, under the HLBV method and a $7.2$4.4 million increase in total revenues, a $1.3 million gain recognized on large dispositions.dispositions, and a $0.7 million decrease in interest expense, offset by a $7.4 million increase in total expenses, which mainly consisted of a $3.9 million increase in general and administrative expenses, a $1.9 million higher cost of timberland sales, and a $1.7 million higher depletion expense. Our net loss per share for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 was $0.09 and 2018 was $0.42 and $1.61,$0.62, respectively.


Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 versus the nine months ended September 30, 2018

Revenues. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were $77.6 million, $2.7 million higher than revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as a result of a $6.4 million increase in asset management fees primarily earned from the Triple T Joint Venture, offset by a $2.3 million decrease in timberland sales revenue, as we sold fewer acres, a $0.7 million decrease in other revenue, and a $0.6 million decrease in timber sales. Timber sales revenue decreased by $0.6 million, or 1%, due to a 3%decrease in harvest volume mitigated by a 3% increase in both pulpwood and sawtimber stumpage prices in the U.S. South. Harvest volume in the U.S. South decreased by 6% as a result of wet weather and mill outages from prior quarters, as anticipated in our 2019 harvest plan. We harvested 43,300 tons from the Bandon Property in the Pacific Northwest, which contributed $3.5 million to gross timber sales revenue.

Timber sales revenue by product for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is shown in the following table:

 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 Changes attributable to: 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
(in thousands) Price/Mix 
Volume (3)
 
Timber sales (1)
       
Pulpwood$29,294
 $853
 $(3,419) $26,728
Sawtimber (2)
23,846
 196
 1,760
 25,802
 $53,140
 $1,049
 $(1,659) $52,530
(1)
Timber sales are presented on a gross basis. Timber sales revenue from delivered sales includes logging and hauling costs that customers pay for deliveries.
(2)
Includes chip-n-saw and sawtimber.
(3)
Changes in timber sales revenue related to properties acquired or disposed within the last 12 months are attributed to volume changes.

Operating Expenses. Contract logging and hauling costs decreased to $22.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 from $24.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of 6%, primarily as a result of a 13% decrease in delivered sales volume offset by higher logging rates. Logging rates were higher in the current year due to wet weather and salvage operations in certain regions in the U.S. South from prior quarters and harvesting in the Pacific Northwest region, where logging rates are generally much higher than in the U.S. South.

Depletion expense decreased 2% to $19.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 from $19.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 due to a 3% decrease in harvest volume, offset by higher blended depletion rates mainly as a result of harvest from the Pacific Northwest, which carry higher depletion rates than the U.S. South.

Forestry management expenses increased to $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 from $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily as a result of a $0.5 million increase in allocated personnel costs related to our asset management business, for which we earn asset management fees and receive reimbursements of certain personnel costs.

General and administrative expenses increased to $9.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 from $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily as a result of $0.6 million of net reimbursements of transaction costs related to the Triple T Joint Venture recognized in the third quarter of 2018, and a $0.3 million increase in personnel costs related to our asset management business in 2019.

Other operating expenses increased to $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 from $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to cost basis removed related to an expired timber lease in the first quarter of 2019.

Interest expense. Interest expense increased $2.7 million to $13.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to higher weighted-average debt outstanding and higher weighted-average interest rates as a result of higher LIBOR. Our debt balance in 2019 is higher due to borrowing $200.0 million to fund our investment in the Triple T Joint Venture.

Gain on large dispositions. We recognized a gain of $8.0 million from the disposition of 14,400 acres of our wholly-owned timberlands during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized a $81.8 million loss from the investment in the Triple T Joint Venture under the HLBV method of accounting, offset by $0.8 million of income from the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture. The HLBV method is commonly applied to equity investments in real estate where cash distributions vary at different points in time and are not directly linked to an investor's ownership percentage. See Note 4 — Unconsolidated Joint Ventures to our accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information.


Net loss. Our net loss decreased to $81.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 from $83.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to recognizing an $8.0 million gain from large dispositions, a $2.7 million increase in revenues, and a $1.1 million decrease in expenses, offset by a $2.7 million increase in interest expense, and a $6.8 million increase in loss from unconsolidated joint ventures. Our net loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $1.66 and $1.76, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA


The discussion below is intended to enhance the reader’s understanding of our operating performance and ability to satisfy lender requirements. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance. EBITDA is defined by the SEC as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; however, we have excluded certain other expenses which we believe are not indicative of the ongoing operating results of our timberland portfolio, and we refer to this measure as Adjusted EBITDA (see the reconciliation table below). As such, our Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Due to the significant amount of timber assets subject to depletion, significant income (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures based on HLBV, and the significant amount of financing subject to interest and amortization expense, management considers Adjusted EBITDA to be an important measure of our financial performance. By providing this non-GAAP financial measure, together with the reconciliation below, we believe we are enhancing investors’ understanding of our business and our ongoing results of operations, as well as assisting investors in evaluating how well we are executing our strategic initiatives. Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of operating performance that does not represent and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for net income, cash flow from operations, or other financial statement data presented in accordance with GAAP in our consolidated financial statements as indicators of our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations are:


Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our capital expenditures, or our future requirements for capital expenditures;


Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or our interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to
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Although depletion is a non-cash charge, we will incur expenses to replace the timber being depleted in the
future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect all cash requirements for such expenses; and


Although HLBV income and losses are primarily hypothetical and non-cash in nature, Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash income or losses from unconsolidated joint ventures for which we use the HLBV method of accounting to determine our equity in earnings.


Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the cash requirements necessary to fund post-employment benefits or transaction costs related to acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or new business initiatives, which may be substantial.

Due to these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. Our credit agreement contains a minimum debt service coverage ratio based, in part, on Adjusted EBITDA since this measure is representative of adjusted income available for interest payments. We further believe that our presentation of this non-GAAP financial measurement provides information that is useful to analysts and investors because they are important indicators of the strength of our operations and the performance of our business.


For the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, Adjusted EBITDA was $16.5$12.9 million, a $5.1$2.7 million increase from the three months ended September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, primarily due to a $3.8$2.6 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA generated by the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture,net timberland sales, a $2.3$1.7 million increase in net timber sales, a $0.7 million increase in asset management fee revenue, offset by a $1.5 million decrease in net timberland sales.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Adjusted EBITDA was $41.8 million, a $1.4 million increase from the nine months ended September 30, 2018, primarily due to a $6.4 million increase in asset management fee revenue,

offset by a $2.2 million decrease in net timberland sales, a $2.1$0.7 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA generated by the Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture, a $0.3 million increase in general and administrative expense, and a $0.7$0.2 million decreaseincrease in other revenue. operating expenses.


Our reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 follows:
`Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20202019
Net loss$(4,249) $(30,395) 
Add:
Depletion6,941  5,268  
Interest expense (1)
3,250  4,372  
Amortization (1)
758  458  
Depletion, amortization, basis of timberland, mitigation credits sold included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture (2)
—  395  
Basis of timberland sold, lease terminations and other (3)
3,276  1,807  
Stock-based compensation expense1,872  659  
Gain on large dispositions (4)
(1,279) —  
HLBV loss from unconsolidated joint venture (5)
—  27,488  
Post-employment benefits (6)
2,286  —  
Other (7)
34  110  
Adjusted EBITDA$12,889  $10,162  
(1)For the purpose of the above reconciliation, amortization includes amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of operating lease assets and liabilities, amortization of intangible lease assets, and amortization of mainline road costs, which are included in either interest expense, land rent expense, or other operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Includes non-cash basis of timber and timberland assets written-off related to timberland sold, terminations of timberland leases and casualty losses.
(2)Reflects our share of depletion, amortization, and basis of timberland and mitigation credits sold of the unconsolidated Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.
(3)Includes non-cash basis of timber and timberland assets written-off related to timberland sold, terminations of timberland leases and casualty losses.
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 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Net loss$(20,557) $(78,899) $(81,517) $(83,789)
Add:       
Depletion8,235
 6,224
 19,533
 19,884
Basis of timberland sold, lease terminations and other (1)
1,854
 2,983
 10,329
 10,771
Amortization (2)
299
 493
 986
 2,532
Depletion, amortization, basis of timberland, mitigation credits sold included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture (3)
3,152
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 3,547
 3,885
HLBV loss from unconsolidated joint venture (4)
25,712
 76,755
 81,800
 76,755
Stock-based compensation expense803
 610
 1,952
 2,171
Interest expense (2)
4,220
 3,883
 12,987
 8,754
Gain on large dispositions (5)
(7,197) 
 (7,961) 
Other (6)
1
 (632) 115
 (597)
Adjusted EBITDA$16,522

$11,456
 $41,771
 $40,366
(1)
Includes non-cash basis of timber and timberland assets written-off related to timberland sold, terminations of timberland leases and casualty losses.
(2)
For the purpose of the above reconciliation, amortization includes amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of operating lease assets and liabilities, amortization of intangible lease assets, and amortization of mainline road costs, which are included in either interest expense, land rent expense, or other operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
(3)
Reflects our share of depletion, amortization, and basis of timberland and mitigation credits sold of the unconsolidated Dawsonville Bluffs Joint Venture.
(4)
Reflects HLBV (income) losses from the Triple T Joint Venture, which is determined based on a hypothetical liquidation of the underlying joint venture at book value as of the reporting date.
(5)
Large dispositions are sales of large blocks of timberland properties in one or several transactions with the objective to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities. Large dispositions are typically larger transactions in acreage and gross sales price than recurring HBU sales and are not part of core operations, are infrequent in nature and would cause material variances in comparative results if not reported separately. Large dispositions may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value.
(6)
Includes certain cash expenses paid, or reimbursement received, that management believes do not directly reflect the core business operations of our timberland portfolio on an on-going basis, including costs required to be expensed by GAAP related to acquisitions, transactions, joint ventures or new business initiatives.

(4)Large dispositions are sales of blocks of timberland properties in one or several transactions with the objective to generate proceeds to fund capital allocation priorities. Large dispositions may or may not have a higher or better use than timber production or result in a price premium above the land’s timber production value. Such dispositions are infrequent in nature, are not part of core operations, and would cause material variances in comparative results if not reported separately.
(5)Reflects HLBV (income) losses from the Triple T Joint Venture, which is determined based on a hypothetical liquidation of the underlying joint venture at book value as of the reporting date.
(6)Reflects one-time, non-recurring post-employment benefits associated with the retirement of our former CEO, including severance pay, payroll taxes, professional fees, and accrued dividend equivalents.
(7)Includes certain cash expenses paid, or reimbursement received, that management believes do not directly reflect the core business operations of our timberland portfolio on an on-going basis, including costs required to be expensed by GAAP related to acquisitions, transactions, joint ventures or new business initiatives.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies


There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.


ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK


As a result of our debt facilities, we are exposed to interest rate changes. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, we have entered into ten interest rate swaps, and may enter into other interest rate swaps, caps, or other arrangements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We do not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes; however, certain of our derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. All of our debt was entered into for other than trading purposes. We manage our ratio of fixed-to-floating-rate debt with the objective of achieving a mix that we believe is appropriate in light of anticipated changes in interest rates. We closely monitor interest rates and will continue to consider the sources and terms of our borrowing facilities to determine whether we have appropriately guarded ourselves against the risk of increasing interest rates in future periods.



As of September 30, 2019, theMarch 31, 2020, we had following debt balances outstanding balance under the Amended Credit Agreement was $458.6 million, of which $100.0 million was outstanding under the Term Loan A-1, $100.0 million was outstanding under the Term Loan A-2, $68.6 million was outstanding under the Term Loan A-3, $140.0 million was outstanding under the Term Loan A-4, and $49.9 million was outstanding under the Multi-Draw Term Facility. The Term Loan A-1 matures on December 23, 2024 and bears interest at an adjustable rate based on one-month LIBOR Rate plus a margin of 1.75%, the Term Loan A-2 matures on December 1, 2026 and bears interest at an adjustable rate based on one-month LIBOR Rate plus a margin of 1.90%, the Term Loan A-3 matures on December 1, 2027and bears interest at an adjustable rate based on one-month LIBOR Rate plus a margin of 2.0%, the Term Loan A-4 matures on August 22, 2025 and bears interest at an adjustable rate based on one-month LIBOR Rate plus a margin of 1.70%, and the Multi-Draw Term Facility matures on December 1, 2024 and bears interest at an adjustable rate equal to a base rate plus between 0.50% and 1.20% or a LIBOR rate plus between 1.50% and 2.20%, in each case depending on our LTV Ratio.Agreement:

(in thousands)
Credit FacilityMaturity DateInterest RateOutstanding Balance
Term Loan A-112/23/2024LIBOR + 1.75%$100,000 
Term Loan A-212/1/2026LIBOR + 1.90%100,000 
Term Loan A-312/1/2027LIBOR + 2.00%68,619 
Term Loan A-48/22/2025LIBOR + 1.70%140,000 
Multi-Draw Term Facility12/1/2024LIBOR + 2.20%29,086 
Total Principal Balance$437,705 

As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had tentwo outstanding interest rate swaps with a total notional valueterms below:
(in thousands)
Interest Rate SwapEffective DateMaturity DatePay RateReceive RateNotional Amount
2019 Swap - 10YR11/29/201911/30/20292.2067%one-month LIBOR$200,000  
2019 Swap - 7YR11/29/201911/30/20262.0830%one-month LIBOR$75,000  
Total$275,000  


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As of our accompanying financial statements for further details on our interest rate swaps. AfterMarch 31, 2020, after consideration of the interest rate swaps, $108.6$162.7 million of our total debt outstanding was subject to variable interest rates while the remaining $350.0$275.0 million was subject to effectively fixed interest rates. As of September 30, 2019, the weighted-average interest rate of our outstanding debt, after consideration of the interest rate swaps, was 4.21%.

Details of our variable-rate and effectively fixed-rate debt outstanding as of September 30, 2019, along with the corresponding average interest rates, are listed below:
  Expected Maturity Date  
(dollars in thousands) 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Thereafter Total
Maturing debt:              
Variable-rate debt $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $108,555 $108,555
Effectively fixed-rate debt $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $350,000 $350,000
Average interest rate: (1)
              
Variable-rate debt % % % % % 4.03% 4.03%
Effectively fixed-rate debt % % % % % 4.26% 4.26%
(1)    Represents rates before consideration of expected patronage refunds.

On October 21, 2019, we terminated all ten of our existing interest rate swaps outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and entered two new forward-starting interest rate swaps with an effective date of November 29, 2019 and a total notional amount of $275.0 million. See Note 10 - Subsequent Events of our accompanying financial statements for further details on these two new interest rate swaps. A change in the market interest rate impacts the net financial instrument position of our effectively fixed-rate debt portfolio; however, it has no impact on interest incurred or cash flows. After

Details of our variable-rate and effectively fixed-rate debt outstanding as of March 31, 2020, along with the corresponding average interest rates, are listed below:
Expected Maturity Date
(dollars in thousands)20202021202220232024ThereafterTotal
Maturing debt:
Variable-rate debt$—  $—  $—  $—  $61,786  $100,919  $162,705  
Effectively fixed-rate debt$—  $—  $—  $—  $67,300  $207,700  $275,000  
Average interest rate: (1)
Variable-rate debt— %— %— %— %2.96 %2.82 %2.88 %
Effectively fixed-rate debt— %— %— %— %3.98 %3.98 %3.98 %
(1)Inclusive of applicable spread but before considering patronage dividends.

As of March 31, 2020, the weighted-average interest rate of our outstanding debt, after consideration of the two newinterest rate swaps, awas 3.57%. A 1.0% change in interest rates would result in a change in interest expense of $1.8$1.6 million per year. The amount of effectively variable-rate debt outstanding in the future will largely be dependent upon the level of cash flow from operations and the rate at which we are able to deploy such proceedscash flow toward repayment of outstanding debt, the acquisition of timberland properties, and investments in joint ventures.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management’s Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report in providing a reasonable level of assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods in SEC rules and forms, including providing a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are party to legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition, nor are we aware of any such legal proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities.


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ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS


There have beenare no material changes from the risk factors disclosedincluded in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019, other than the risks described below.


The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken in response thereto may adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders as well as the results of operations and financial condition of our joint ventures.

In December 2019, a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was reported in China, and, in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared it a global pandemic. Since that time, the coronavirus has spread throughout the United States, including in the U.S. South and Pacific Northwest regions in which we and our joint ventures operate. The ultimate risk posed by COVID-19 remains highly uncertain; however, reports as of the date hereof suggest that it poses a material risk to our business, results of operation and financial condition, and those of our joint ventures, including as a result of:

declines in harvest volumes due to:

a deterioration in the housing market and a resulting decrease in demand for sawtimber;

a decline in production level at mills due to instances of COVID-19 among their employees or decreased demand for their products; and

the effects of COVID-19 on contract logging operations, transportation and other critical third-party providers;

the inability to complete timberland sales due to state and local government office closures limiting the ability of potential buyers to complete title searches and other customary due diligence;

effects on key employees, including operational management personnel and those charged with preparing, monitoring and evaluating the companies’ financial reporting and internal controls; and

market volatility and market downturns negatively impacting the trading of our common stock.

The outbreak has resulted in authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as quarantines and shelter in place orders. These measures may remain in place for a significant period of time and adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial condition of us and our joint ventures as well as the business, operations and financial conditions of customers and contractors. The response to COVID-19 pandemic began to have an impact toward the end of the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for the reasons stated above, among others, and we expect this trend to continue. However, given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is not possible to predict how long the impact of the coronavirus outbreak will last or how significant it will ultimately be to our business and that of our joint ventures. A sustained decline in the economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for timber could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders, as well as the results of operations and financial condition of our joint ventures.


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ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


The following table provides information regarding our purchases of our common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2019:March 31, 2020:
Period
Total Number of Shares Repurchased (2)
Average Price Paid per Share (2)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
Average Price Paid per Share (1)
Maximum Number (Or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
January 1 - January 31103,135  $11.09  —  $—  $15.7  million  
February 1 - February 2940,271  $10.99  —  $—  $15.7  million  
March 1 - March 31296,071  $6.50  296,071  $6.50  $13.8  million  
Total439,477  296,071  
Period 
Total Number of Shares Repurchased (2)
 
Average Price Paid per Share (2)
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs  (1)
 
Average Price Paid per Share  (1)
 
Maximum Number (Or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
July 1 - July 31 57,562
 $10.32
 57,562
 $10.32
 $15.7
million
August 1 - August 31 
 $
 
 $
 $15.7
million
September 1 - September 30 
 $
 
 $
 $15.7
million
Total 57,562
   57,562
     
(1)
See Item 2— Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital
(1)See Item 2— Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources for details of our SRP.
(2)Represents shares purchased for tax withholding purpose, shares purchased as part of our SRP, .
(2)
Includes shares purchased as part of our SRP.

and shares repurchased pursuant to the Separation Agreement with our former CEO.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

Amendment to Amended Credit Agreement

On May 1, 2020, CatchMark entered into an amendment to its Amended Credit Agreement with CoBank, which provided for, among other things: (1) the removal of the LTV ratio covenant reduction, from 50% to 45%, which would have otherwise been effective on December 31, 2021; (2) the removal of the minimum liquidity balance of $25.0 million, which enables us to draw down more proceeds for working capital or other purposes if needed under our Revolving Credit Facility; (3) a reduction in the Multi-Draw Term Facility commitment from $200 million to $150 million, which still provides us with ample capacity for future acquisitions while lowering our unused commitment fees; and (4) our ability to make additional investments in joint ventures during 2020 if we meet certain LTV ratio requirements.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth below and incorporated by reference herein.

Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
31.1*3.7
10.1
10.2*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document — the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document 
101.SCH*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104*
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101)
* Filed herewith.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:May 4, 2020
CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Ursula Godoy-Arbelaez
Date:October 31, 2019By:/s/ Brian M. Davis
Brian M. Davis
President and Ursula Godoy-Arbelaez
Chief Financial Officer,
Senior Vice President, and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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