The following table summarizes the aggregate purchase price allocation for the properties acquired as part of the merger with Inland Diversified as of July 1, 2014:
Assets: | | | |
Investment properties, net | | $ | 2,095,567 | |
Deferred costs, net | | | 143,210 | |
Investments in marketable securities | | | 18,602 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 108,666 | |
Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and other | | | 20,157 | |
Total assets | | $ | 2,386,202 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Mortgage and other indebtedness, including debt premium of $33,300 | | $ | 892,909 | |
Deferred revenue and other liabilities | | | 129,935 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 59,314 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,082,158 | |
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Noncontrolling interests | | | 69,356 | |
Common stock issued | | | 1,234,688 | |
Total purchase price | | $ | 2,386,202 | |
Merger and acquisition costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to our merger with Inland Diversified totaled $26.8 million compared to $0.6 million of costs for property acquisitions for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The majority of the $26.8 million related to investment banking, lender, due diligence, legal, and professional expenses.
There were no material adjustments to the purchase price allocations for our 2013 acquisitions during the three months ended September 30, 2014.
Note 12. Development and Redevelopment Activities
Development Activities
In 2014, we expect to substantially complete construction on Parkside Town Commons – Phase I near Raleigh, North Carolina, which is anchored by Harris Teeter, Petco and a non-owned Target. Parkside Town Commons – Phase II is under construction as of September 30, 2014. Field & Stream and Golf Galaxy opened in September 2014 and will be joined by Frank Theatres and Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill in the first half of 2015.
Redevelopment Activities
In January 2013, we completed plans for a redevelopment project at Bolton Plaza and reduced the estimated useful lives of certain assets that were demolished as part of this project. As a result of this change in estimate, $0.8 million of additional depreciation expense was recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2013. The center is anchored by Academy Sports and Outdoors, LA Fitness, and Panera Bread. We transitioned this project to the operating portfolio in the third quarter of 2014.
In July 2013, we completed plans for a redevelopment project at King’s Lake Square and reduced the estimated useful lives of certain assets that were demolished as part of this project. As a result of this change in estimate, $2.5 million of additional depreciation expense was recognized in 2013. This center is anchored by Publix Supermarkets which opened in April of 2014. We transitioned this project to the operating portfolio in the second quarter of 2014.
Note 13. Kedron Village
In 2013, foreclosure proceedings were completed by the mortgage lender on the indebtedness secured by the Company’s Kedron Village operating property and the mortgage lender took title to the property in satisfaction of principal and interest due on the loan.
We reevaluated the Kedron Village property for impairment as of June 30, 2013 and determined that, based on the developments, the carrying value of the property was no longer fully recoverable considering the reduced holding period that considers the foreclosure proceedings. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 based upon the estimated fair value of the asset of $25.5 million.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized a non-cash gain of $1.2 million resulting from the transfer of the Kedron Village assets to the lender in satisfaction of the debt. Also, in the third quarter, the Company reversed an accrual of unpaid interest (primarily default interest) of approximately $1.1 million.
The operations of Kedron Village were classified as Discontinued Operations in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Item 2.
Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by Kite Realty Group Trust (the “Company”), contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, may differ materially from the results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause such differences, some of which could be material, include but are not limited to:
· | national and local economic, business, real estate and other market conditions, particularly in light of low growth in the U.S. economy; |
· | financing risks, including the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity; |
· | the Company’s ability to refinance, or extend the maturity dates of, its indebtedness; |
· | the level and volatility of interest rates; |
· | the financial stability of tenants, including their ability to pay rent and the risk of tenant bankruptcies; |
· | the competitive environment in which the Company operates; |
· | acquisition, disposition, development and joint venture risks, including the merger transaction with Inland Diversified; |
· | property ownership and management risks; |
· | the Company’s ability to maintain its status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes; |
· | potential environmental and other liabilities; |
· | impairment in the value of real estate property the Company owns; |
· | risks related to the geographical concentration of our properties in Indiana, Florida and Texas; |
· | other factors affecting the real estate industry generally; and |
· | other uncertainties and factors identified in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, from time to time, in other reports we file with the SEC or in other documents that we publicly disseminate, including, in particular, the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. |
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in connection with the accompanying historical financial statements and related notes thereto. In this discussion, unless the context suggests otherwise, references to “our Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean Kite Realty Group Trust and its subsidiaries.
Overview
Our Business and Properties
Kite Realty Group Trust, through its majority-owned subsidiary, Kite Realty Group, L.P., is engaged in the ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, redevelopment, and development of neighborhood and community shopping centers in selected markets in the United States. We derive revenues primarily from rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants under leases at our properties. Our operating results therefore depend materially on the ability of our tenants to make required rental payments, conditions in the United States retail sector, and overall economic and real estate market conditions.
At September 30, 2014, we owned interests in 129 operating properties (consisting of 127 retail properties and two office properties) and three development properties under construction. In addition, we also owned interests in other land parcels comprising 131 acres that may be used for future expansion of existing properties, development of new retail or office properties or sold to third parties.
Merger with Inland Diversified
On July 1, 2014, we completed a merger with Inland Diversified in which Inland Diversified merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours in a stock-for-stock exchange with a transaction value of approximately $2.1 billion, including the assumption of approximately $0.9 billion of debt.
The merger increased our geographical diversity, enhanced our asset quality, and provided a number of financial and operational benefits including a substantial increase in cash flow and liquidity and a lower cost of capital. As of September 30, 2014, we have approximately $0.5 billion of liquidity if we elected to increase the size of our unsecured revolving credit facility. Additionally, the merger and subsequent activities have strengthened our balance sheet by improving our debt to EBITDA metrics, lowering our overall borrowing costs, and reducing our development exposure. The increased cash flow from operations also provides us with additional flexibility to fund future growth initiatives.
The operational benefits include improved synergies from an expanded platform, redevelopment opportunities, and enhanced relationships with tenants. Additionally, our scalable platform enables us to achieve administrative and operating synergies. We estimate we will be able to achieve $17 million in savings from Inland Diversified’s operating expense on an annual basis as a result of the termination of certain contracts and other cost savings initiatives.
The retail portfolio we acquired through the merger with Inland Diversified is comprised of 60 properties in 23 states. The properties are located in a number of our existing markets and in various new markets including Westchester, New York; Bayonne, New Jersey; Las Vegas, Nevada; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Salt Lake City, Utah. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Inland Diversified shareholders received 1.707 newly issued common shares of the Company for each outstanding common share of Inland Diversified, resulting in a total issuance of approximately 50.3 million of our common shares.
Current Business Environment
Most elements of the U.S. economy continued to recover during the third quarter of 2014. The economy continued to create jobs at a consistent pace in September 2014, with 248,000 jobs being added and the unemployment rate declining to 5.9%. However, uncertainty surrounding regulatory, fiscal, and monetary policy continues to negatively affect job creation, capital pricing, and the cost of doing business. Additional uncertainty surrounds the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s policy of quantitative easing of the money supply and the long-term effects of maintaining interest rates at historically low levels to encourage consumer and business spending.
In light of the economic uncertainty noted above, some retailers are considering limited expansion of their businesses while others have expressed optimism through expansion plans and capital allocation decisions. Where prudent, we will seek to capitalize on our relationships with tenants to maximize our growth opportunities including maximizing our expanded operating platform. We believe there will continue to be additional leasing opportunities during the remainder of 2014 and into 2015 as tenants seek to lease new space or renew existing space in connection with lease expirations, expansions, and other considerations. In addition, we have continued to see redevelopment opportunities in our existing properties along with recently acquired properties.
The prolonged uncertainty in the U.S. economy has led to conditions that may continue to impact our business in a number of ways, including soft consumer demand; high levels of tenant bankruptcies; curtailment of operations by certain of our tenants; delays or postponements from entering into long-term leases with us by current or potential tenants; decreased demand for retail space; difficulty in collecting rent from tenants; our need to make rent concessions in light of tenant’s financial difficulties; the possible need to outlay additional capital to assist tenants in the opening of their businesses; and possible termination by our tenants of their leases with us.
Ongoing Actions Taken to Capitalize on the Current Business Environment
In addition to the merger with Inland Diversified, we continue to execute on our strategy to maximize shareholder value, including:
Capital Activity. Upon completion of the merger, we amended the terms of our unsecured revolving credit facility and Term Loan. The borrowing capacity of the unsecured revolving credit facility was increased from $200 million to $500 million, and the interest rates were reduced for both instruments. These amendments increased the amount of our liquidity to approximately $411 million with an additional $65 million available if the expansion feature on the unsecured revolving credit facility is exercised, providing significant flexibility in funding future acquisition, development and redevelopment activities and maturing debt if appropriate.
On October 30, 2014, we received investment grade credit ratings of Baa3 from Moody’s Investor Service and BBB- from Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services. Both credit ratings have a stable outlook.
Development, and Redevelopment Activities. During the third quarter of 2014, Field & Stream and Golf Galaxy opened at Phase II of Parkside Town Commons near Raleigh, North Carolina to join a non-owned Target store and Harris Teeter. Also, during the quarter, Burlington Coat Factory opened at Gainesville Plaza.
Operational Activities. During the third quarter of 2014, we executed 64 new and renewal leases totaling 424,000 square feet. New leases were signed with 23 tenants for 162,000 square feet of GLA while renewal leases were signed with 41 tenants for 262,000 square feet of GLA. We achieved a blended rent spread of 14.4% on comparable leases signed in the quarter.
Our same property net operating income improved 4.7% and 4.6%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the same periods of the prior year, primarily due to increased occupancy, rental rate growth, and improved expense recoveries. In addition, our annualized base rent per square foot improved to $14.98 per square foot as of September 30, 2014 from $13.17 as of September 30, 2013.
Results of Operations
At September 30, 2014, we owned interests in 129 properties consisting of 124 retail operating properties (including 15 properties held for sale), two operating office properties and three retail properties under redevelopment. As of this date, we also owned interests in three retail development properties under construction.
At September 30, 2013, we owned interests in 62 properties consisting of 55 retail operating properties, five retail properties under redevelopment, and two operating office properties. As of this date, we also owned interests in three retail development properties under construction.
The comparability of results of operations in 2013 and 2014 is significantly affected by our merger with Inland Diversified on July 1, 2014 and by our development, redevelopment, and operating property acquisition and disposition activities during these periods. Therefore, we believe it is useful to review the comparisons of our results of operations for these periods in conjunction with the discussion of these activities during those periods, which is set forth below.
Property Acquisitions
The following properties were acquired between January 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014:
Property Name | | MSA | | Acquisition Date | | Acquisition Cost (millions) | | Owned GLA | |
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Shoppes of Eastwood | | Orlando, FL | | January 2013 | | $ | 11.6 | | 69,037 | |
Cool Springs Market | | Nashville, TN | | April 2013 | | | 37.6 | | 223,912 | |
Castleton Crossing | | Indianapolis, IN | | May 2013 | | | 39.0 | | 277,812 | |
Toringdon Market | | Charlotte, NC | | August 2013 | | | 15.9 | | 60,464 | |
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Nine Property Portfolio | | | | November 2013 | | | 304.0 | | 1,977,711 | |
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Merger with Inland Diversified | | | | July 2014 | | | 2,128.6 | | 10,719,471 | |
Property Dispositions Rental income (including tenant reimbursements) increased $56.7 million, or 188.9%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 46,166 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 858 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 8,703 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (791 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 533 | |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 1,185 | |
Total | | $ | 56,654 | |
The increase of $1.2 million in rental income for fully operational properties was primarily attributable to anchor tenant openings at certain operating properties and an improvement in expense recoveries from tenants. For the total portfolio, the overall recovery ratio for reimbursable expenses improved to 86.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 78.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
Other property related revenue primarily consists of parking revenues, overage rent, lease termination income and gains related to land sales. This revenue decreased by $0.6 million, primarily as a result of lower lease termination income of $0.4 million.
Property operating expenses increased $6.4 million, or 117.5%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 4,492 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 168 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 1,505 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (126 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 56 | |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 306 | |
Total | | $ | 6,401 | |
The increase of $0.3 million in property operating expenses at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to higher landscaping and insurance costs.
Real estate taxes increased $6.9 million, or 185.5%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 5,696 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 126 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 980 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (126 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | (13 | ) |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 245 | |
Total | | $ | 6,908 | |
The net $0.2 million increase in real estate taxes at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to higher assessments at certain properties in Florida. The majority of changes in our real estate tax expense is recoverable from tenants and, therefore, reflected in tenant reimbursement revenue.
General, administrative and other expenses increased $1.8 million, or 86.2%, due to higher public company and personnel costs associated with the completion of the merger with Inland Diversified.
Merger and acquisition costs for the three months ended September 30, 2014 related to our merger with Inland Diversified totaled $19.1 million compared to $0.2 million of costs for property acquisitions incurred in the three months ended September 30, 2013. The majority of the $19.1 million related to investment banking, lender, due diligence, legal, and professional expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $29.0 million, or 188.7%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 24,005 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 2,023 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 5,132 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (242 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | (2,069 | ) |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 160 | |
Total | | $ | 29,009 | |
The net $0.2 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to an increase in anchor tenant openings.
Interest expense increased $7.8 million or 104.0%, largely as a result of our assuming $859.6 million of indebtedness as part of the merger with Inland Diversified.
The allocation to net income of noncontrolling interests increased due to allocations to joint venture partners in certain consolidated properties acquired as part of the merger. These partners receive a fixed quarterly return from the operations of the properties in which they hold an interest.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
The following table reflects our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited). The comparability of the periods is impacted by the merger, acquisitions, dispositions, and redevelopments previously described.
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Revenue: | | | | | | | | | |
Rental income (including tenant reimbursements) | | $ | 166,598 | | | $ | 84,210 | | | $ | 82,388 | |
Other property related revenue | | | 5,481 | | | | 9,300 | | | | (3,819 | ) |
Total revenue | | | 172,079 | | | | 93,510 | | | | 78,569 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property operating | | | 26,056 | | | | 15,582 | | | | 10,474 | |
Real estate taxes | | | 20,048 | | | | 10,685 | | | | 9,363 | |
General, administrative, and other | | | 9,358 | | | | 6,069 | | | | 3,289 | |
Merger and acquisition costs | | | 26,849 | | | | 567 | | | | 26,282 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 81,560 | | | | 40,566 | | | | 40,994 | |
Total Expenses | | | 163,871 | | | | 73,469 | | | | 90,402 | |
Operating income | | | 8,208 | | | | 20,041 | | | | (11,833 | ) |
Interest expense | | | (30,291 | ) | | | (20,812 | ) | | | (9,479 | ) |
Income tax benefit of taxable REIT subsidiary | | | (37 | ) | | | (106 | ) | | | 69 | |
Other expense | | | (119 | ) | | | (39 | ) | | | (80 | ) |
Loss from continuing operations | | | (22,239 | ) | | | (916 | ) | | | (21,323 | ) |
Discontinued operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Discontinued operations | | | — | | | | 604 | | | | (604 | ) |
Impairment Charge | | | — | | | | (5,372 | ) | | | 5,372 | |
Non-cash gain on debt extinguishment | | | — | | | | 1,242 | | | | (1,242 | ) |
Gain on sale of operating property, net | | | 3,199 | | | | 487 | | | | 2,712 | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | | | 3,199 | | | | (3,039 | ) | | | 6,238 | |
Loss before gain on sale of operating properties, net | | | (19,040 | ) | | | (3,955 | ) | | | (15,085 | ) |
Gain on sale of operating properties, net | | | 6,336 | | | | — | | | | 6,336 | |
Consolidated net loss | | | (12,704 | ) | | | (3,955 | ) | | | (8,749 | ) |
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | (224 | ) | | | 651 | | | | (875 | ) |
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust | | | (12,928 | ) | | | (3,304 | ) | | | (9,624 | ) |
Dividends on preferred shares | | | (6,342 | ) | | | (6,342 | ) | | | — | |
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | | $ | (19,270 | ) | | $ | (9,646 | ) | | $ | (9,624 | ) |
Rental income (including tenant reimbursements) increased $82.4 million, or 97.8%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 46,166 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 3,793 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 27,566 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (1,554 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 1,973 | |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 4,444 | |
Total | | $ | 82,388 | |
The net increase of $4.4 million in rental income for fully operational properties is primarily attributable to anchor tenant openings at certain operating properties and an improvement in expense recoveries from tenants. For the total portfolio, the overall recovery ratio for reimbursable expenses improved to 84.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 74.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Other property related revenue primarily consists of parking revenues, overage rent, lease settlement income and gains related to land sales. This revenue decreased by $3.8 million, primarily as a result of lower gains on land sales of $4.6 million partially offset by higher lease termination income of $0.5 million.
Property operating expenses increased $10.5 million, or 67.2%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 3,766 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 731 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 4,707 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (125 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 369 | |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 1,026 | |
Total | | $ | 10,474 | |
The net $1.0 million increase in property operating expenses at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to higher maintenance, landscaping and insurance costs.
Real estate taxes increased $9.4 million, or 87.6%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 5,696 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 609 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 3,110 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (144 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | (88 | ) |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 180 | |
Total | | $ | 9,363 | |
The net $0.2 million increase in real estate taxes at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to higher assessments at certain properties in Florida. The majority of changes in our real estate tax expense is recoverable from tenants and, therefore, reflected in tenant reimbursement revenue.
General, administrative and other expenses increased $3.3 million, or 54.2%, due primarily to higher public company and personnel costs associated with the merger with Inland Diversified.
Merger and acquisition costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to our merger with Inland Diversified totaled $26.8 million compared to $0.6 million of costs for property acquisitions for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The majority of the $26.8 million related to investment banking, lender, due diligence, legal, and professional expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $41.0 million, or 101.1%, due to the following:
(in thousands) | | Net change 2013 to 2014 | |
Properties acquired through merger with Inland Diversified | | $ | 24,005 | |
Development properties that became operational or were partially operational in 2013 and/or 2014 | | | 3,607 | |
Properties acquired during 2013 | | | 16,985 | |
Properties sold during 2014 | | | (511 | ) |
Properties under redevelopment during 2013 and/or 2014 | | | (3,676 | ) |
Properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 and other | | | 584 | |
Total | | $ | 40,994 | |
The net increase of $0.6 million in depreciation and amortization expense at properties fully operational during 2013 and 2014 was due to an increase in anchor tenants openings.
Interest expense increased $9.5 million, or 45.5%. The increase partially resulted from our assumption of $859.6 million in debt as part of the merger with Inland Diversified. Further, the increase was due to the transfer of substantial portions of assets at Delray Marketplace, Holly Springs Towne Centre – Phase I, Rangeline Crossing, Four Corner Square, and Parkside Town Commons – Phase I from construction in progress to depreciable fixed assets, which resulted in a reduction in capitalized interest.
We recorded an impairment charge of $5.4 million related to our Kedron Village operating property for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. See additional discussion in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a non-cash gain of $1.2 million resulting from the transfer of the Kedron Village assets to the lender in satisfaction of the debt. See additional discussion in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements.
The Company had a gain from discontinued operations of $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to a loss of $0.5 million in the same period of 2013. The current year gain from discontinued operations relates to the sale of the 50th and 12th operating property, which was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2013. In the first quarter of 2014, we adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity and the discontinued operations from the prior year was reported under the former rules. See additional discussion regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements and the Company’s sales of its Red Bank Commons, Ridge Plaza, 50th and 12th and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 in Notes 2 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements.
In addition, the Company recorded gains on the sales of its Red Bank Commons, Ridge Plaza and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties of $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to no gain or loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Investment Properties Held for Sale
On September 16, 2014, we entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Inland Real Estate, which provides for the sale of 15 of our operating properties to Inland Real Estate, with the option for the sale of a 16th property. The Purchase and Sale Agreement provides that the Portfolio will be sold to Inland Real Estate in two separate tranches (see Note 10).
The 15 operating properties that are classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2014 generated total revenue of $7.1 million and net income of $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014. These properties generated approximately $5.2 million of operating cash flows during the three months ended September 30, 2014.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our primary finance and capital strategy is to maintain a strong balance sheet with sufficient flexibility to fund our operating and investment activities in a cost-effective manner. We consider a number of factors when evaluating our level of indebtedness and when making decisions regarding additional borrowings or equity offerings, including the estimated value of properties to be developed or acquired, the estimated market value of our properties and the Company as a whole upon placement of the borrowing or offering, and the ability of particular properties to generate cash flow to cover debt service. We will continue to monitor the capital markets and may consider raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, preferred shares or other securities.
On October 30, 2014, we received investment grade credit ratings of Baa3 from Moody’s Investor Service and BBB- from Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services. Both credit ratings have a stable outlook.
Our Principal Capital Resources
For a discussion of cash generated from operations, see “Cash Flows,” beginning on page 38. In addition to cash generated from operations, we discuss below our other principal capital resources.
As noted above, the merger with Inland Diversified and subsequent activities substantially improved our liquidity position along with reducing our borrowing costs and extending our debt maturities. The additional cash flows from operations allow us to maintain a balanced approach to growth in order to retain our financial flexibility.
On July 1, 2014, we amended the terms of our unsecured revolving credit facility (the “amended facility”) and increased the total borrowing capacity from $200 million to $500 million. The amended terms also include an extension of the maturity date to July 1, 2018, which may be further extended at our option for up to two additional periods of six months, subject to certain conditions, and a reduction in the interest rate to LIBOR plus 140 to 200 basis points, depending on our leverage, from LIBOR plus 165 to 250 basis points. The amended facility has a fee of 15 to 25 basis points on unused borrowings. We may increase our borrowings under the amended facility up to $750 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from any one or more lenders, whether or not currently party to the amended facility, to provide such increased amounts.
On July 1, 2014, we also amended the terms of the $230 million Term Loan (the “amended Term Loan”). The amended Term Loan has a maturity date of July 1, 2019, which may be extended for an additional six months at the Company’s option subject to certain conditions. The interest rate applicable to the amended Term Loan was reduced to LIBOR plus 135 to 190 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage, a decrease of between 10 and 55 basis points across the leverage grid. The amended Term Loan also provides for an increase in total borrowing of up to an additional $170 million ($400 million in total), subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from any one or more lenders.
As of September 30, 2014, we had approximately $380.2 million available for future borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility. In addition, our unencumbered assets could provide approximately $65 million of additional borrowing capacity under the unsecured revolving credit facility.
We were in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the unsecured revolving credit facility and the amended Term Loan as of September 30, 2014.
As part of the merger with Inland Diversified we acquired $18.6 million of investments in marketable securities. In July 2014, we sold all of these investments for a minimal gain.
Finally, we had $31.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2014.
Among the benefits we expect to realize from the merger with Inland Diversified is increased cash flow. In the future, we may raise capital by disposing of properties, land parcels or other assets that are no longer core components of our growth strategy. The sale price may differ from our carrying value at the time of sale. We will also continue to monitor the capital markets and may consider raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, preferred shares or other securities.
Our Principal Liquidity Needs
We derive the majority of our revenue from tenants who lease space from us at our properties. Therefore, our ability to generate cash from operations is dependent on the rents that we are able to charge and collect from our tenants. While we believe that the nature of the properties in which we typically invest—primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers—provides a relatively stable revenue flow in uncertain economic times, the recent economic downturn adversely affected the ability of some of our tenants to meet their lease obligations.
Short-Term Liquidity Needs
Near-Term Debt Maturities. As of September 30, 2014, we had a total of $59.1 million of property-level debt secured by our Delray Marketplace operating property with a scheduled maturity date in the fourth quarter of 2014. In addition, we have $123 million of debt scheduled to mature prior to September 30, 2015, excluding scheduled monthly principal payments. We are pursuing financing alternative to enable us to repay, refinance, or extend the maturity date of these loans.
Other Short-Term Liquidity Needs. The nature of our business, coupled with the requirements for qualifying for REIT status and in order to receive a tax deduction for some or all of the dividends paid to shareholders, necessitate that we distribute at least 90% of our taxable income on an annual basis, which will cause us to have substantial liquidity needs over both the short term and the long term. Our short-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay operating expenses associated with our operating properties, interest expense and scheduled principal payments on our debt, expected dividend payments to our common and preferred shareholders and to persons who hold units in our Operating Partnership, and recurring capital expenditures. In September 2014, our Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.26 per common share and common operating partnership unit (totaling $22.1 million) for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. This distribution was paid on October 13, 2014 to common shareholders of record as of October 6, 2014. In August 2014, our Board declared a quarterly preferred share cash distribution of $0.515625 per Series A Preferred Share (or $2.1 million) covering the distribution period from June 2, 2014 to September 1, 2014 payable to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2014. This distribution was paid on September 1, 2014.
When we lease space to new tenants, or renew leases for existing tenants, we also incur expenditures for tenant improvements and external leasing commissions. These amounts, as well as the amount of recurring capital expenditures that we incur, will vary from period to period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we incurred $1.7 million of costs for recurring capital expenditures on operating properties and also incurred $3.8 million of costs for tenant improvements and external leasing commissions (excluding first generation space and development and redevelopment properties). We currently anticipate incurring approximately $12 million to $14 million of additional major tenant improvements and renovation costs within the next twelve months at several of our operating properties, including properties acquired as part of the merger with Inland Diversified. We believe we currently have sufficient financing in place to fund our investment in these projects through cash from operations and borrowings on our unsecured revolving credit facility. In certain circumstances, we may seek to place specific construction financing on the redevelopment projects.
As of September 30, 2014, we had four development and redevelopment projects under construction. The total estimated cost of these projects is approximately $171 million, of which $117 million had been incurred as of September 30, 2014. We currently anticipate incurring the remaining $54 million of costs over the next eighteen months. We believe we currently have sufficient financing in place to fund the projects and expect to do so primarily through existing or new construction loans or borrowings on our unsecured revolving credit facility.
Long-Term Liquidity Needs
Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for the development of new properties, redevelopment of existing properties, non-recurring capital expenditures, acquisitions of properties, and payment of indebtedness at maturity.
Redevelopment Properties Pending Commencement of Construction. As of September 30, 2014 two of our properties (Courthouse Shadows and Hamilton Crossing) were undergoing preparation for redevelopment and leasing activity. We are currently evaluating our total incremental investment in these redevelopment projects of which $0.7 million had been incurred as of September 30, 2014. Our anticipated total investment could change based upon negotiations with prospective tenants. We believe we currently have sufficient financing in place to fund our investment in these projects through borrowings on our unsecured revolving credit facility. In certain circumstances, we may seek to place specific construction financing on these redevelopment projects.
Selective Acquisitions, Developments and Joint Ventures. We may selectively pursue the acquisition and development of other properties, which would require additional capital. It is unlikely that we would have sufficient funds on hand to meet these long-term capital requirements. We would have to satisfy these needs through additional borrowings, sales of common or preferred shares, cash generated through property dispositions and/or participation in potential joint venture arrangements. We cannot be certain that we would have access to these sources of capital on satisfactory terms, if at all, to fund our long-term liquidity requirements. We evaluate all future opportunities against pre-established criteria including, but not limited to, location, demographics, tenant credit quality, tenant relationships, and amount of existing retail space. Our ability to access the capital markets will be dependent on a number of factors, including general capital market conditions.
Capitalized Expenditures on Consolidated Properties
The following table summarizes cash capital expenditures for our development and redevelopment properties and capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and on a cumulative basis since the project’s inception:
(in thousands) | | Year to Date – September 30, 2014 | | | Cumulative – September 30, 2014 | |
Under Construction - Developments | | $ | 35,327 | | | $ | 110,798 | |
Under Construction - Redevelopments | | | 5,755 | | | | 6,023 | |
Pending Construction - Redevelopments | | | 183 | | | | 669 | |
Total for Development Activity | | | 41,265 | | | | 117,490 | |
Recently Completed Developments1 | | | 10,961 | | | | N/A | |
Miscellaneous Other Activity, net | | | 15,386 | | | | N/A | |
Recurring Operating Capital Expenditures (Primarily Tenant Improvement Payments) | | | 4,733 | | | | N/A | |
Total | | $ | 72,345 | | | $ | 117,490 | |
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1 | This classification includes Delray Marketplace, Holly Springs Towne Center – Phase I, Rangeline Crossing, Four Corner Square, Bolton Plaza, and King’s Lake Square. |
The Company capitalizes certain indirect costs such as interest, payroll, and other general and administrative costs related to these development activities. If the Company were to experience a 10% reduction in development activities, without a corresponding decrease in indirect project costs, the Company would have recorded additional expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
Debt Maturities
The table below presents scheduled principal repayments (including scheduled monthly principal payments) on mortgage and other indebtedness as of September 30, 2014 (excluding loans related to properties classified as “held for sale”):
(in thousands) | | Annual Principal Payments | | | Term Maturity | | | Total | |
2014 | | $ | 1,657 | | | $ | 59,138 | | | $ | 60,795 | |
2015 | | | 6,484 | | | | 146,392 | | | | 152,876 | |
2016 | | | 5,607 | | | | 197,238 | | | | 202,845 | |
2017 | | | 4,502 | | | | 65,106 | | | | 69,608 | |
2018 | | | 4,550 | | | | 181,694 | | | | 186,244 | |
Thereafter | | | 11,793 | | | | 844,874 | | | | 856,667 | |
| | $ | 34,593 | | | $ | 1,494,442 | | | $ | 1,529,035 | |
Unamortized Premiums | | | | | | | | | | | 27,461 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,556,496 | |
Failure to comply with our obligations under our loan agreements (including our payment obligations) could cause an event of default under such debt, which, among other things, could result in the loss of title to assets securing such loans, the acceleration of principal and interest payments or the termination of the debt facilities, or exposure to the risk of foreclosure. In addition, certain of our variable rate loans and construction loans contain cross-default provisions which provide that a violation by us of any financial covenant set forth in our unsecured revolving credit facility agreement will constitute an event of default under the loans, which could allow the lenders to accelerate the amounts due under the loans if we fail to satisfy these financial covenants. See “Item 1.A Risk Factors – Risks Related to Our Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for more information related to the risks associated with our indebtedness.
Cash Flows
As of September 30, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $31.2 million. We may be subject to concentrations of credit risk with regard to our cash and cash equivalents. We place our cash and short-term cash investments with high-credit-quality financial institutions. While we attempt to limit our exposure at any point in time, occasionally, such cash and investments may temporarily be in excess of FDIC and SIPC insurance limits. We also maintain certain compensating balances in several financial institutions in support of borrowings from those institutions. Such compensating balances were not material to the consolidated balance sheets.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Cash provided by operating activities was $10.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $26.5 million from the same period of 2013. The decrease was primarily due to outflows for merger costs incurred by Inland Diversified prior to the merger that were paid by the Company subsequent to June 30, 2014.
Cash provided by investing activities was $89.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to cash used in investing activities of $183.4 million in the same period of 2013. Highlights of significant cash sources and uses are as follows:
· | Net proceeds of $40.8 million related to the sales of the Red Bank Commons, Ridge Plaza, 50th and 12th and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties in the first and third quarters of 2014 compared to net proceeds of only $7.3 million over the same period in 2013; |
· | Net proceeds of $18.6 million related to the sale of marketable securities in the third quarter of 2014. These securities were acquired as part of the merger; |
· | Net cash acquired of $108.7 million upon completion of the merger with Inland Diversified. A portion of this cash was utilized to retire construction loans and other indebtedness while the remainder was retained for working capital including payment of merger related costs; |
· | Acquisition of Toringdon Market, Castleton Crossing, Cool Springs Market, and Shoppes of Eastwood in 2013 for net cash outflow of $102.7 million while there were no acquisitions in the same period of 2014; and |
· | Decrease in capital expenditures of $2.7 million, in addition to a decrease in construction payables of $5.9 million as construction was ongoing at Gainesville Plaza and Parkside Town Commons – Phase II in the third quarter of 2014. In the third quarter of 2013, there was significant construction activity at Four Corner Square, Parkside Town Commons – Phase I, King’s Lake Square and Holly Springs Towne Center – Phase I, which are all now substantially complete. |
Cash used in financing activities was $86.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to cash provided by financing activities of $146.1 million in the same period of 2013. Highlights of significant cash sources and uses in 2014 are as follows:
· | In the first quarter, draws totaling $14.7 million were made on the unsecured revolving credit facility that were primarily utilized to fund redevelopment and tenant improvement costs for new anchor tenants; |
· | Draws of $40.5 million were made on construction loans related to Parkside Town Commons, Delray Marketplace, and Rangeline Crossing; |
· | In March, the Company paid down its unsecured revolving credit facility by $14.7 million utilizing a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its Ridge Plaza operating property; |
· | In July, the Company retired loans totaling $41.6 million that were secured by land at 951 and 41 in Naples, Florida, Four Corner Square, and Rangeline Crossing utilizing cash on hand obtained as part of the merger; |
· | The Company retired loans totaling $8.6 million that were secured by the 50th and 12th and Zionsville Walgreens operating properties upon the sale of these properties; |
· | In the third quarter, the Company paid down its unsecured revolving credit facility by $32.0 million from cash on hand; |
· | Distributions to common shareholders and operating partnership unit holders of $27.2 million; and |
· | Distributions to preferred shareholders of $6.3 million. |
Funds From Operations
Funds From Operations (“FFO”), is a widely used performance measure for real estate companies and is provided here as a supplemental measure of operating performance. We calculate FFO in accordance with the best practices described in the April 2002 National Policy Bulletin of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and related revisions, which we refer to as the White Paper. The White Paper defines FFO as consolidated net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales and impairments of depreciated property, less preferred dividends, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for third-party shares of appropriate items.
Given the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that FFO is helpful to investors as a starting point in measuring our operational performance because it excludes various items included in consolidated net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of our operating performance, such as gains (or losses) from sales and impairment of depreciated property and depreciation and amortization, which can make periodic and peer analyses of operating performance more difficult. For informational purposes, we have also provided FFO adjusted for 2014 costs associated with the merger with Inland Diversified, accelerated amortization of deferred financing fees in 2013, and a non-cash gain on debt extinguishment in 2013. We believe this supplemental information provides a meaningful measure of our operating performance. We believe that our presentation of adjusted FFO provides investors with another financial measure that may facilitate comparison of operating performance between periods and compared to our peers. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to consolidated net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our financial performance, is not an alternative to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, and is not indicative of funds available to satisfy our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions. Our computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs.
Our calculation of FFO (and reconciliation to consolidated net income or loss, as applicable) and adjusted FFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited) is as follows: