UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
November 4, 2004
GRAMERCY CAPITAL CORP.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
MARYLAND
(STATE OF INCORPORATION)
333-114673 | | 06-1722127 |
(COMMISSION FILE NUMBER) | | (IRS EMPLOYER ID. NUMBER) |
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420 Lexington Avenue | | 10170 |
New York, New York | | (ZIP CODE) |
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) | | |
(212) 297-1000
(REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant hereby amends the following items, financial statements, exhibits or other portions of its Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 4, 2004 (filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2004, as set forth in the pages attached hereto).
Item 9.01. Financial Statements And Exhibits
(a) and (b) Financial Statements of Properties Underlying Investments which were made and Pro Forma Financial Information
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PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
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Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2004 | F2 |
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Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited) for the period from April 12, 2004 (formation) through September 30, 2004 | F3 |
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Notes to Pro Forma Financial Statements | F4 |
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
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Report of Independent Auditors | F5 |
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Balance Sheet of Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2003 | F6 |
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Statement of Operations of Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 (Unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003 | F7 |
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Statement of Changes in Members’ Capital of Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 (Unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003 | F8 |
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Statement of Cash Flows of Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2003 | F9 |
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Notes to Financial Statements | F10 |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F15 |
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Balance Sheet of National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 | F16 |
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Statement of Operations National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries for the period February 6, 2003 (Inception) through December 31, 2003 | F18 |
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Statement of Changes in Members’ Capital of National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries for the period February 6, 2003 (Inception) through December 31, 2003 | F19 |
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Statement of Cash Flows of National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries for the period February 6, 2003 (Inception) through December 31, 2003 | F20 |
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Notes to Financial Statements | F21 |
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Balance Sheet of National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2004 | F32 |
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Statement of Operations of National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 (Unaudited) | F34 |
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Statement of Changes in Members’ Capital of National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 (Unaudited) | F35 |
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Statement of Cash Flows of National Golf Properties LLC & Subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 | F36 |
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Notes to Financial Statements | F37 |
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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.
| Gramercy Capital Corp. |
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| By: | /s/ Robert R. Foley | |
| | Robert R. Foley |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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| Date: January 18, 2005 | | |
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Gramercy Capital Corp.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
On November 4, 2004, Gramercy Capital Corp. originated two investments totaling approximately $90.7 million. The first investment of $48.7 million represents the intermediate tranche of a subordinate participation interest in a loan secured by a first mortgage against a portfolio of 100 owned golf courses and a security interest in the common stock of an affiliated company whose subsidiaries operate 99 of the aforementioned golf courses pursuant to leases as well as operate an additional 136 golf courses pursuant to leases or management contracts with unrelated owners. The investment has an initial maturity of 15 months and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 550 basis points with a LIBOR floor of 1.55%.
Also on November 4, 2004, Gramercy Capital Corp. closed on a $42 million investment representing a loan secured by a first mortgage against a 760-room, full service hotel in Atlanta, GA. This loan has an initial maturity of eight months and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 525 basis points per annum with an aggregate floor interest rate of 7.50% per annum.
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2004 and for the period from April 12, 2004 (formation) through September 30, 2004 are presented as if these investments had been consummated on April 12, 2004 (formation) and the effect was carried forward through the period.
The pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent what the Company’s financial position or results of operations would have been assuming these investments had occurred on April 12, 2004 and for the period indicated, nor do they purport to project the Company’s financial position or results of operations at any future date or for any future period. These pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004.
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Gramercy Capital Corp.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2004
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
| | Gramercy Capital Corp. Historical | | Gramercy Capital Corp. Pro Forma Adjustments | | Gramercy Capital Corp. Pro Forma | |
| | (A) | | | | | |
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Assets | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 50,401 | | $ | (37,556 | ) | $ | 12,845 | |
Loans and other lending investments, net | | 122,330 | | 90,654 | (B) | 212,984 | |
Accrued interest | | 695 | | 557 | (C) | 1,252 | |
Deferred costs | | 1,493 | | 47 | (D) | 1,540 | |
Other assets | | 516 | | (87 | )(E) | 429 | |
Total assets | | 175,435 | | 53,615 | | 229,050 | |
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Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | | | | | | |
Credit facilities | | — | | 52,454 | (F) | 52,454 | |
Derivative instruments at fair value | | 24 | | — | | 24 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | 1,960 | | — | | 1,960 | |
Total liabilities | | 1,984 | | 52,454 | | 54,438 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | — | | — | | — | |
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Stockholders’ equity | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock | | — | | — | | — | |
Common stock | | 13 | | — | | 13 | |
APIC | | 175,929 | | — | | 175,929 | |
Deferred compensation plan | | (2,502 | ) | 251 | (G) | (2,251 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | — | | — | | — | |
Retained earnings | | 11 | | 910 | | 921 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | | 173,451 | | 1,161 | | 174,612 | |
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Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 175,435 | | $ | 53,615 | | $ | 229,050 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these pro forma financial statements.
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Gramercy Capital Corp.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
For the period April 12, 2004 (formation) through September 30, 2004
(Unaudited, and amounts in thousands, except per share data)
| | Gramercy Capital Corp. Historical | | Gramercy Capital Corp. Pro Forma Adjustments | | Gramercy Capital Corp. Pro Forma | |
| | (A) | | | | | |
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Revenues | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | $ | 1,227 | | $ | 3,047 | (B) | $ | 4,274 | |
Other income | | 245 | | 155 | (C) | 400 | |
Total revenues | | 1,472 | | 3,202 | | 4,674 | |
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Expenses | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | 63 | | 262 | (D) | 325 | |
Management fees | | 786 | | 1,407 | (E) | 2,193 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 5 | | 42 | (F) | 47 | |
Marketing, general and administrative | | 332 | | 581 | (G) | 913 | |
Total expenses | | 1,186 | | 2,292 | | 3,478 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | 286 | | 910 | | 1,196 | |
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GKK formation costs | | 275 | | — | | 275 | |
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Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 11 | | $ | 910 | | $ | 921 | |
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Basic earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 0.00 | | | | $ | 0.07 | |
Diluted earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 0.00 | | | | $ | 0.07 | |
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | | 13,313 | | | | 13,313 | |
Diluted weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding | | 13,321 | | | | 13,321 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these pro forma financial statements.
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Gramercy Capital Corp.
Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
September 30, 2004
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
(A) To reflect the unaudited condensed balance sheet of Gramercy Capital Corp. at September 30, 2004 as reported on the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(B) Represents combined purchase price of the Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. and National Golf Properties and Subsidiaries investments.
(C) To reflect accrued interest on the National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries investment of $294 and the Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. investment of $245 for the month of September calculated using their respective spreads to the applicable 30-day LIBOR.
(D) Represents costs directly related to the acquisition of the two investments.
(E) To reflect additional depreciation of fixed assets and reduction of prepaid assets related to the operation of the Company beginning April 12, 2004.
(F) Represents borrowings against our master repurchase facility to fund investments.
(G) To reflect additional amortization of the Company deferred compensation plan from April 12, 2004.
Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
For the period April 12, 2004 (formation) through September 30, 2004
(Unaudited, and amounts in thousands)
(A) To reflect the condensed statement of operations of Gramercy Capital Corp. for the period from April 12, 2004 (formation) through September 30, 2004 as reported on the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(B) To reflect interest income of $1,568 on the National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries investment calculated using the applicable 30 day LIBOR Rate plus 5.50% and interest income of $1,479 on the Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. investment calculated using the aggregate floor interest rate of 7.50%.
(C) To record interest income on our cash balances held in an account bearing interest at 1.40% per annum.
(D) Interest expense on the master purchase facility calculated based on the leveraged asset’s respective spread to the applicable 30-day LIBOR.
(E) Management fee is paid to GKK Manager LLC in connection with our management agreement. Outsourcing and asset servicing are paid to SL Green Realty Corp. based upon our outsourcing and asset servicing agreements.
(F) To reflect depreciation on our fixed assets based on a useful life of 5 years.
(H) To reflect expenses related to professional fees, stock-based compensation, insurance and general overhead costs.
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Members of Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. |
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statement of operations, statement of changes in members’ capital and statement of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Courtland Hotel, L.L.C. (the “Company”) at December 31, 2003 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully discussed in Note 7 to the financial statements, the Company’s mortgage obligation matures on April 1, 2005. Management is currently seeking to extend the existing loan or refinance the obligation and believes they will be able to do so; however, there can be no assurances that such efforts will ultimately be successful. Should the Company fail to renegotiate/extend the existing loan or otherwise refinance the mortgage, management would need to seek other means to obtain sufficient funds to repay the mortgage obligation. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
/s/ Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP | |
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Philadelphia, PA |
January 30, 2004, except for Note 5, which is as of June 30, 2004 |
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Courtland Hotel, L.L.C.
Balance Sheet
| | As of September 30, 2004 | | As of December 31, 2003 | |
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Assets | | | | | |
Real estate, net | | $ | 79,164,293 | | $ | 74,264,218 | |
Cash | | 37,803 | | 109,046 | |
Restricted cash | | 2,239,672 | | 2,437,907 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | 1,697,460 | | 926,851 | |
Inventories | | 439,940 | | 386,628 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | 579,292 | | 408,200 | |
Deferred costs, net | | 432,089 | | 330,601 | |
Total assets | | $ | 84,590,549 | | $ | 78,863,451 | |
Liabilities and members’ capital | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 2,247,314 | | $ | 1,585,690 | |
Advance bookings | | 980 | | 23,409 | |
Due to affiliates | | 656,249 | | 422,663 | |
Customer deposits | | 269,666 | | 171,552 | |
Deferred income | | 170,000 | | 200,000 | |
Mortgage note payable | | 42,000,000 | | 45,000,000 | |
Total liabilities | | 45,344,209 | | 47,403,314 | |
Members’ capital | | 39,246,340 | | 31,460,137 | |
Total liabilities and members’ capital | | $ | 84,590,549 | | $ | 78,863,451 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Courtland Hotel, L.L.C.
Statement of Operations
| | For the Nine Month Period September 30, 2004 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2003 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Revenues | | | | | |
Hotel operations | | $ | 17,451,859 | | $ | 21,564,800 | |
Parking operations | | 210,802 | | 313,641 | |
Other | | 524,601 | | 885,686 | |
Total revenues | | 18,187,262 | | 22,764,127 | |
Expenses | | | | | |
Hotel operations | | 15,847,264 | | 20,090,799 | |
Real estate taxes | | 647,789 | | 654,045 | |
Depreciation | | 2,424,937 | | 3,233,247 | |
Amortization | | 16,261 | | 26,229 | |
Interest | | 2,890,096 | | 3,857,283 | |
Total expenses | | 21,826,347 | | 27,861,603 | |
Net loss | | $ | (3,639,085 | ) | $ | (5,097,476 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Courtland Hotel, L.L.C.
Statement of Changes in Members’ Capital
Members’ capital balance, January 1, 2003 | | $ | 33,583,970 | |
Capital contributions from members | | 2,973,643 | |
Net loss | | (5,097,476 | ) |
Members’ capital balance, December 31, 2003 | | 31,460,137 | |
Capital contributions from members (unaudited) | | 11,425,288 | |
Net loss (unaudited) | | (3,639,085 | ) |
Members’ capital balance, September 30, 2004 (unaudited) | | $ | 39,246,340 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Courtland Hotel, L.L.C.
Statement of Cash Flows
| | For the Nine Month Period September 30, 2004 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2003 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (3,639,085 | ) | $ | (5,097,476 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | | | | | |
Depreciation | | 2,424,937 | | 3,233,247 | |
Amortization | | 16,261 | | 26,229 | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | 382,875 | | 435,333 | |
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts | | 29,825 | | (65,666 | ) |
Changes in assets and liabilities | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | | (800,434 | ) | 207,340 | |
(Increase) decrease in inventories | | (53,312 | ) | 9,017 | |
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets | | (171,092 | ) | (191,979 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 661,624 | | (369,816 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in customer deposits | | 98,114 | | (33,381 | ) |
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue | | (52,429 | ) | 190,682 | |
Increase (decrease) in amounts due to affiliates | | 233,586 | | (240,540 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | (869,130 | ) | (1,897,010 | ) |
Cash flows used in investing activities | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | (7,325,012 | ) | (2,061,620 | ) |
Cash flows used in financing activities | | | | | |
Decrease in restricted cash | | 198,235 | | 1,043,306 | |
Payment of deferred financing costs | | (500,624 | ) | — | |
Principal repayments on mortgage notes payable | | (3,000,000 | ) | — | |
Capital contributions from Members | | 11,425,288 | | 2,973,643 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | 8,122,899 | | 4,016,949 | |
(Decrease) increase in cash | | (71,243 | ) | 58,319 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 109,046 | | 50,727 | |
End of period | | $ | 37,803 | | $ | 109,046 | |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | | $ | 2,534,963 | | $ | 3,424,335 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Courtland Hotel, L.L.C.
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Organization and Operations
Courtland Hotel L.L.C. (the “Company”) is a Delaware Limited Liability Company formed on May 14, 1998 to acquire, own, renovate, develop and operate The Sheraton Hotel, a 765 room hotel located in Atlanta, Georgia.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Real Estate
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. The cost of major additions and betterments are capitalized; maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets, are charged to operations as incurred. When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost of the property and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gains or losses are reflected in income for the period.
Depreciation is computed using the estimated useful lives of the assets. For buildings and improvements, depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over 39 years. Depreciation of furniture, fixtures and equipment is computed over a 3-7 year period.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments having initial maturities of three months or less.
Restricted Cash
The Company has entered into a Cash Management Agreement with its first mortgage lender. Pursuant to this agreement, a substantial portion of the Company’s funds are deposited into accounts maintained in trust for the benefit of the first mortgage lender, and are pledged as additional security for the mortgage loan. Amounts deposited in these trust accounts are separately stated on the accompanying balance sheet as Restricted Cash.
The cash balances in the restricted account are as follows:
| | As of September 30, 2004 | | As of December 31, 2003 | |
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Rent | | $ | 2,035 | | $ | 5,000 | |
Insurance | | 70,904 | | 92,000 | |
Capital expenditures | | 354,295 | | 200,000 | |
Debt service | | 264,750 | | 293,000 | |
Real estate taxes | | 302,164 | | 295,000 | |
Surplus | | 1,245,524 | | 1,552,907 | |
| | $ | 2,239,672 | | $ | 2,437,907 | |
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Accounts receivable are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $114,159 and $84,334 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories consisting of food, beverage, operating supplies and retail merchandise restated at the lower of cost or market and are determined using the first-in, first-out method.
Deferred Costs
Deferred costs are amortized over the following periods:
| Period of Amortization | |
Deferred loan costs | Term of the loan | |
Franchise fee | Term of the agreement | |
Deferred costs are shown net of accumulated amortization of $303,983 and $811,791 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003, respectively. Amortization expense for franchise fees was $16,261 and $26,229 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003, respectively. Amortization expense for deferred loan costs was included within Interest expense on the Statement of Operations and was $399,136 and $435,333 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003, respectively.
Deferred Income
The Company entered into a contract with a Parking management company to manage its parking garage for the period January 2004 through December 2008. The Company received $200,000, which has been treated as deferred income. The proceeds are to be used by the Company for improvements to the parking garage and its facilities. The Parking Manager will receive 10% management fee on the net income of the garage and the company will pay all of the expenses of the manager relating to the parking garage.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be treated as a partnership for federal tax purposes and is therefore not taxed directly. The taxable income or loss of the Company is included in the income tax returns of the Members; accordingly, no provision for income tax expense or benefit is reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
The Company’s tax returns and the amount of allocable profits or losses are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. The tax liability of the Members could be modified if such an examination resulted in changes to the Company’s profits or losses.
Credit Risk
In the normal course of business, the Company grants credit to hotel customers who are primarily tourists, business or association groups or corporate travelers. The Company primarily invests its excess cash at federally insured commercial banks or brokerage houses in interest-bearing instruments. Cash available in these accounts may, at times, exceed FDIC insurance limits.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. Real Estate
Real estate is comprised of the following:
| | As of September 30, 2004 | | As of December 31, 2003 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
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Land | | $ | 11,234,881 | | $ | 11,234,881 | |
Buildings | | 74,217,250 | | 66,869,165 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | 13,535,849 | | 12,866,774 | |
Construction in progress | | — | | 692,150 | |
| | 98,987,980 | | 91,662,970 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | (19,823,687 | ) | (17,398,752 | ) |
Real Estate, net | | $ | 79,164,293 | | $ | 74,264,218 | |
4. Related Parties
The Company has engaged an affiliate of the Operating Manager (the “Management Affiliate”) to perform property management and other services for the Company. Pursuant to the management agreement between the parties, the Management Affiliate receives a base annual management fee of 2% of gross operating revenues of the Company, as defined in the agreement. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003, $363,196 and $425,931, respectively, of management fees have been charged to expense.
In addition, the Management Affiliate charges construction management fees of 5% of the cost of building improvements, capital improvements or repairs. By agreement between the Company and the Management Affiliate, the construction management fee for the initial redevelopment of The Sheraton Hotel was set at 5% of the first $10,000,000 of construction costs and 3% of the construction costs in excess of $10,000,000. Construction costs specifically exclude the cost of furniture, fixtures and equipment. Construction management fees are included in buildings in the accompanying balance sheet and depreciated in accordance with the method described in Note 2. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003, approximately $149,000 and $0, respectively, of construction management fees were
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charged. There were no hotel and construction management fees due to the management affiliate at September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003. In addition to the management fee paid to the Management Affiliate, the Company reimbursed the Management Affiliate for certain expenses incurred in carrying out its obligations under the management agreement. Such amounts totaled approximately $37,000 and $55,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003, respectively. As of September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and December 31, 2003, the Due to Affiliates balance was comprised of monthly management fees, direct payroll expenses, and other operating expenses paid by the Management Affiliate on behalf of the Company.
5. Mortgage Note Payable
The Company had a $45.0 million loan, which was nonrecourse to the Members and was collateralized by a first mortgage on the Company’s real property and substantially all of the Company’s other assets. The loan had an initial maturity date of June 30, 2004. No principal payments were due before maturity. Interest on the loan was payable monthly in arrears and accrued interest at the 30-day LIBOR plus 5.25% per annum with an aggregate floor interest rate of 7.5% per annum.
On June 30, 2004, the Company exercised an option to extend the maturity date of the loan to April 1, 2005. As a result of the extension, the Company was required to make a principal repayment of $3.0 million and pay a nonrefundable extension fee of $420,000. In addition, certain affiliates of the Members have entered into a Guaranty Agreement with the lender, whereby the guarantors have guaranteed, on a several basis, monthly interest payments due under the loan agreement, with a maximum guarantee of $10.0 million. During the extension period, the loan will continue to bear interest at the 30-day LIBOR plus 5.25% per annum with an aggregate floor interest rate of 7.5% per annum. As of September 30, 2004 (unaudited), the interest rate floor of 7.5% per annum was in effect. All other terms of the loan remain unchanged as a result of the extension.
The loan can be prepaid prior to its extended maturity subject to a prepayment penalty calculated upon yield to maturity.
6. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company operates its hotel as a Sheraton Hotel pursuant to a License Agreement (“Agreement”) entered into in July 1998, but which commenced in March 1999 after completion of the hotel renovation. The Agreement has a term of ten years and generally provides that the Company have access to the Sheraton Hotel System, which includes the Sheraton logo, a computerized reservation system, advertising and marketing programs, training programs and material and system standards. During the term of the License Agreement, the licensor may require the Company to make renovations under the same standards applicable to other hotels of the same category in the system. On a monthly basis, the Company currently pays the licensor a franchise fee equal to 4% of the gross room sales, a marketing fee equal to 1% of gross room sales as well as certain reservation charges. The Agreement can be terminated at any time subject to a termination fee as
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described in the Agreement. The total amount charged to expense pursuant to the terms of the Agreement was $631,405 and $729,795 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2003.
The Company from time to time is a defendant in litigation arising in the normal course of business. Management does not believe the outcome of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
7. Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company’s primary Mortgage Note Payable is currently due and payable at the expiration of the current term on April 1, 2005. Management is currently negotiating with the existing lender to extend the term of the loan or alternatively Management will seek to refinance the obligation and believes they will be able to do so. However, there can be no assurances that such efforts will ultimately be successful. Should the Company fail to renegotiate/extend or refinance the Mortgage Note, Management would need to seek other means to obtain sufficient funds to repay the Mortgage obligation or go into default. These uncertainties raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
Board of Representatives
National Golf Properties LLC
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries (the ”Company”) as of December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, members’ equity and cash flows for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) through December 31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2003, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) through December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company applied the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets.”
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP | |
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Los Angeles, CA |
April 9, 2004, except for Notes 3 and 12, as to which the date is January 17, 2005 |
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003
(In thousands)
Assets | | | |
| | | |
Current assets | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 8,250 | |
Receivables from affiliates – net (Note 10) | | 29,702 | |
Contract advantage | | 14,387 | |
Other assets | | 3,018 | |
Assets held for sale – net (Note 3) | | 154,720 | |
| | | |
Total current assets | | 210,077 | |
| | | |
Property and equipment | | | |
Land | | 118,450 | |
Buildings | | 96,824 | |
Ground improvements | | 213,491 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | 4,476 | |
Construction in process | | 15,387 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | (9,301 | ) |
| | | |
Total property and equipment – net | | 439,327 | |
| | | |
Deposits and other assets | | 1,660 | |
Restricted cash | | 6,071 | |
Mortgage notes receivable (Note 4) | | 16,535 | |
Investment in joint venture (Note 5) | | 6,382 | |
Deferred loan costs | | 2,713 | |
Contract advantage, net of accumulated amortization of $15,941 | | 93,816 | |
| | | |
Total deposits and other assets | | 127,177 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 776,581 | |
(Continued)
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003
(In thousands)
Liabilities and Members’ Equity | | | |
| | | |
Current liabilities | | | |
Notes payable – current portion (Note 6) | | $ | 312 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 4,125 | |
Other liabilities | | 293 | |
Deferred revenue | | 8,714 | |
Contract disadvantage | | 936 | |
| | | |
Total current liabilities | | 14,380 | |
| | | |
Notes payable – long-term portion (Note 6) | | 630,097 | |
| | | |
Contract disadvantage, net of accumulated amortization of $836 | | 6,030 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | 650,507 | |
| | | |
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 7) | | | |
| | | |
Members’ equity | | 126,074 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 776,581 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. | | (Concluded) |
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Period of February 6, 2003 (Inception) through December 31, 2003
(In thousands)
Revenues | | | |
Rent from affiliate | | $ | 54,455 | |
Rent | | 669 | |
| | | |
Total revenues | | 55,124 | |
| | | |
Expenses | | | |
General and administrative | | 4,054 | |
Depreciation expense | | 7,246 | |
Management fee expense | | 1,434 | |
Operating expenses | | 350 | |
| | | |
Total expenses | | 13,084 | |
| | | |
Operating income | | 42,040 | |
| | | |
Other income (expense) | | | |
Equity in income from joint venture | | 515 | |
Interest income | | 1,238 | |
Interest expense | | (36,779 | ) |
Other income | | 2,275 | |
| | | |
Income from continuing operations | | 9,289 | |
| | | |
Discontinued operations – income from discontinued operations, net of loss on disposal of $1,820 | | 10,070 | |
| | | |
Net income | | $ | 19,359 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Members’ Equity
Period of February 6, 2003 (Inception) through December 31, 2003
(In thousands)
Balance – February 6, 2003 (inception) | | $ | 130,024 | |
| | | |
Cash distribution | | (23,309 | ) |
| | | |
Net income | | 19,359 | |
| | | |
Balance – December 31, 2003 | | $ | 126,074 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Period of February 6, 2003 (Inception) through December 31, 2003
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income | | $ | 19,359 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation expense | | 10,809 | |
Amortization of deferred loan costs | | 4,615 | |
Amortization of contract advantage (disadvantage) – net | | 19,087 | |
Loss on sale of property and equipment | | 1,824 | |
Gain on sale of marketable securities | | (8 | ) |
Impairment of assets held for sale | | 8,015 | |
Equity in income of joint venture | | (507 | ) |
Minority interest | | (1,890 | ) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | |
Receivables (payables) from (to) affiliates – net | | (28,211 | ) |
Decrease in other assets | | 6,387 | |
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | (14,271 | ) |
Increase in other liabilities | | 2,342 | |
| | | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 27,551 | |
| | | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities | | 27 | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | (16,151 | ) |
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment | | 30,430 | |
Distribution from investment in joint venture | | 824 | |
| | | |
Net cash provided by investing activities | | 15,130 | |
| | | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Principal payments on note payable | | (25,578 | ) |
Costs of obtaining financing | | (78 | ) |
Decrease in restricted cash | | 493 | |
Distributions paid | | (23,309 | ) |
| | | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (48,472 | ) |
| | | |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | (5,791 | ) |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents–Beginning of period | | 14,041 | |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents–End of period | | $ | 8,250 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Period of February 6, 2003 (Inception) through December 31, 2003
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of National Golf Properties LLC (“NGP “), a Delaware limited liability company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), which include National Golf Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership, NGP Realty Sub GP, LLC (“Realty GP”), a Delaware limited liability company, NGP Realty Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”), a Delaware limited liability company and NGP Realty Sub, L.P. (“Realty LP”), a Delaware limited partnership. The Company owns golf courses located throughout the United States. At December 31, 2003, the Company leased all but one of its golf courses to American Golf Corporation (“AGC”) pursuant to long-term triple net leases (the “Leases”).
On February 6, 2003, the Company was acquired by an investor group (“Investors”) comprised primarily of Goldman Sachs’ GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P., Goldman Sachs’ Whitehall Street Global Real Estate Limited Partnership 2001 and Starwood Capital Group’s SOF-VI U.S. Holdings, L.L.C. (the “NGP Transaction”).
As a result of the NGP Transaction, assets and liabilities of the Company were recorded at their fair market value as of February 6, 2003.
Principles of Consolidation—All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Cash Equivalents—The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash—Restricted cash consists of cash held as collateral to provide cash reserves for property taxes and environmental insurance.
Concentration of Credit Risk—The Company’s portfolio of 104 golf course properties consists of one participating mortgage loan, which is collateralized by a mortgage on the golf course property, and ownership interests in 103 golf course properties, including one golf course property owned by Pumpkin Ridge Joint Venture (“Pumpkin Ridge”), in 21 U.S. states and two countries (collectively, the “Golf Courses”).
Concentration of credit risk with respect to the Golf Courses is limited due to the geographic diversification among 21 U.S. states and two countries. The distribution of the golf course properties reflects the Company’s belief that geographic diversification helps insulate the portfolio from regional economic and climatic influences.
Rent revenues from one major lessee, AGC amounted to approximately 99% of total rent revenues for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003.
The Company has cash in financial institutions which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $100,000 per institution. At December 31, 2003, the Company had cash accounts in excess of FDIC insured limits.
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Deferred Charges—Deferred charges include deferred loan fees. Such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective loan.
Property—Properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs incurred for the acquisition, renovation and betterment of the properties are capitalized. Recurring maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Interest costs incurred with respect to qualified expenditures relating to the construction of assets are capitalized during the construction period. Interest capitalized during the period from February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003 amounted to $243,000. Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest costs, was $30.5 million for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003.
The Company regularly reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company recognizes an impairment loss equal to the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount. The Company did not recognize impairment losses in the net carrying values of property held for use for the period from February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings | | 30 years |
Ground improvements | | 20 years |
Furniture, fixtures & equipment | | 3 to 10 years |
The Leases provide that at the end or termination of the existing Leases, all improvements and fixtures placed on the rental property become the property of the Company.
Property Held for Sale—Properties actively marketed for sale are classified as held for sale. Property held for sale is carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair market value less estimated costs to sell or net realizable value. The net realizable value of rental property held for sale is determined by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. The Company may recognize an impairment loss if the net realizable value is less than the current carrying value of the property at the time it is classified as held for sale. Such a loss would be determined as the difference between the carrying value, including any allocated goodwill and the net realizable value of the property, with the carrying value of the intangible asset reduced first. Depreciation is not recognized on properties classified as held for sale. For the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003, the Company recorded approximately $7.1 million of impairment losses on long-lived assets.
Income Taxes—Under current federal and state laws, limited liability companies are generally not subject to income taxes; therefore, no provision has been made for such taxes in the accompanying financial statements. For income tax purposes, profit or loss is includable in the tax returns of the members.
The income or loss of the Company flows through to the members, who are responsible for including their share of the taxable results of operations on their respective tax returns. Certain entities comprising the Company are taxable for state or United Kingdom tax purposes. The effect is not significant to the financial statements.
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Other Intangible Assets (Liabilities)—The Company recorded other identifiable intangible assets in conjunction with the NGP Transaction. These identifiable intangibles consist of contract advantages (disadvantages), which are more fully described below. The Company accounts for these assets/liabilities in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The Company tests other intangible assets/liabilities for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that could more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The impairment test consists of comparing the fair value for a reporting unit with its carrying amount and other intangible assets/liabilities and, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, comparing the implied fair value of other intangible assets/liabilities with its carrying amount. An impairment loss would be recognized for the carrying amount of other intangible assets/liabilities in excess of its implied fair value.
Contract Advantage (Disadvantage)—A contract advantage (disadvantage) exists to the Company when it receives a contracted rent that is above (below) current market rents at the time the contract is acquired. The value of a contract advantage (disadvantage) is calculated based on the differential between market and contracted rent, which is tax effected and discounted to present value based on an after-tax discount rate corresponding to each golf course.
Revenue Recognition—The Company recognizes rental revenue on an accrual basis over the terms of the Leases. In addition, for Leases with fixed increases in rent, the total rent revenue over the lease period is recognized on a straight-line basis.
Accounting for Contingent Rent—The recognition of contingent rental income is deferred until specified targets that trigger the contingent rent are achieved.
Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments—To meet the reporting requirements of SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, the Company calculates the fair value of the financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when the fair value is materially different from the carrying value of those financial instruments. When the fair value reasonably approximates the carrying value, no additional disclosure is made. The Company uses quoted market prices, when available, or discounted cash flows to calculate these fair values.
New Accounting Pronouncements—In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51. FIN 46 requires that variable interest entities be consolidated by a Company if that Company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the variable interest entity’s activities or is entitled to receive a majority of the entity’s residual returns or both. FIN 46 also requires disclosures about variable interest entities that
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companies are not required to consolidate but in which a Company has a significant variable interest. The consolidation requirements of FIN 46 apply to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. The consolidation requirements apply to entities established prior to January 31, 2003 in the first fiscal year or interim period beginning after June 15, 2004. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In April 2003, FASB issued SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities under Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after September 30, 2003, and for hedging relationships designated after September 30, 2003. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
In February 2003, the Company purchased an interest rate cap for $2.85 million to protect against an increase in the 30-day LIBOR rate on a $650 million variable rate loan the Company also obtained in February 2003. The interest rate cap is for a term of three years and protects the Company on a specific portion of the loan, which decreases over the term of the cap, on any increase in the interest rate above 5% per annum. SFAS 149 requires the Company to record the interest rate cap on the balance sheet at fair value and to record changes in the fair value of the interest rate cap in the statement of operations. Based on the fair value of the interest cap as of December 31, 2003, the Company recorded a decrease in net income of $2.4 million in the statement of operations for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003.
In May 2003, FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity, which establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. SFAS No. 150 requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope, which may have previously been reported as equity, as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). This statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Reclassifications—Certain balances on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations have been reclassified to reflect classifications made in assets held for sale through September 30, 2004 (see Note 3).
2. PROPERTY SALES
During the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003, the Company sold nine golf course properties, described below, for a gross sales price of approximately $31.6 million. The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $5.3 million.
Sale Date | | Course Name | | Location |
| | | | |
02/27/03 | | Sumerfield Crossing Golf Club | | Riverview, Florida |
04/09/03 | | Eagle Crest Golf Club | | Escondido, California |
04/22/03 | | The Trails | | Norman, Oklahoma |
07/15/03 | | Hidden Hills Country Club | | Stone Mountain, Georgia |
07/29/03 | | Canoa Hill Golf Course | | Green Valley, Arizona |
10/31/03 | | Diamond Oaks Country Club | | Fort Worth, Texas |
10/31/03 | | Riverside Golf Course | | Grand Prairie, Texas |
10/31/03 | | Woodhaven Golf Course | | Fort Worth, Texas |
12/31/03 | | Golden Oaks Golf Course | | Fleetwood, Pennsylvania |
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3. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
As of December 31, 2003, 21 properties were classified as held for sale. The Company recognized impairment losses of approximately $7.1 million in the net carrying values of five properties held for sale during the period of February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003. Rental income recognized on the 21 golf course properties held for sale was approximately $17.5 million for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003.
The carrying value of assets held for sale at December 31, 2003 is as follows (in thousands):
Assets held for sale: | | | |
Investment in real estate: | | | |
Land | | $ | 29,038 | |
Buildings | | 26,746 | |
Ground improvements | | 49,343 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | 1,810 | |
Construction in process | | 4,496 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | (1,222 | ) |
| | | |
Investments in real estate—net | | 110,211 | |
| | | |
Contract advantage, net of accumulated amortization of $3,760 | | 43,957 | |
| | | |
Deposits and other assets | | 552 | |
| | | |
Total assets held for sale | | $ | 154,720 | |
The following table summarizes the income and expense components that comprise discontinued operations for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) through December 31, 2003 (in thousands):
Revenues | | $ | 22,555 | |
| | | |
Expenses: | | | |
Depreciation | | 3,563 | |
Impairment of assets | | 7,102 | |
| | | |
Total expenses | | 10,665 | |
| | | |
Income from discontinued operations | | 11,890 | |
| | | |
Loss on disposition of discontinued operations | | (1,820 | ) |
| | | |
Net income from discontinued operations | | $ | 10,070 | |
The income and expense components that comprise discontinued operations have been reclassified to reflect classifications made in assets held for sale through September 30, 2004.
4. MORTGAGE NOTES RECEIVABLE
At December 31, 2003, the Company held collateralized mortgage notes receivable of approximately $16.5 million. The interest rate for the mortgage notes receivable was 9.7% at December 31, 2003. The mortgage notes require interest-only monthly payments and matures on September 1, 2013. Interest recognized for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003 totaled approximately $873,000.
5. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE
On September 8, 1997, the Operating Partnership acquired a 50% general partner interest in Pumpkin Ridge. Pumpkin Ridge owns one golf course property consisting of two 18 hole golf courses in Cornelius, Oregon. This property is leased to
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AGC pursuant to a long-term triple net lease. The Company accounts for its investment in Pumpkin Ridge under the equity method of accounting.
6. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands):
Type of Collateral | | Interest Rate | | Interest Payment | | December 31, 2003 | | Maturity | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Collateralized note | | 5.55 | % | Monthly | | $ | 624,632 | | 2/2006 | |
Uncollateralized note—term note | | 10.05 | % | Monthly | | 5,477 | | 8/2014 | |
Uncollateralized note—term note | | 5.78 | % | Monthly | | 200 | | Contingent | |
Uncollateralized note—term note | | — | | — | | 100 | | 9/2002 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | $ | 630,409 | | | |
On February 6, 2003, Realty LP entered into a $650 million mortgage loan with GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (the “GMAC Loan”). Such loan is encumbered by certain assets owned by the Company and bears an interest rate that is the greater of 30-day LIBOR or 1.55% plus 400 basis points. The interest rate at December 31, 2003 was 5.55%. A predetermined principal amount per asset is paid upon the sale of any assets encumbered by the loan. As of December 31, 2003, approximately $25.4 million in principal payments have been made.
The Company is obligated under a $6.8 million note with the City of Escondido issued in December 1993 that matures in September 2014, the proceeds from which were used to fund construction of a golf course and related facilities.
The Company is also obligated under a $200,000 note with the City of Escondido issued in December of 1993. The principal amount of the note is payable in five equal installments of $40,000 each upon reaching the “Achievement Date”, which is the date on which the previous 36 month period equals or exceeds 240,000 rounds of golf played on the property. As of December 31, 2003, 240,000 rounds of golf have not been achieved within an applicable 36 month period.
The following is a schedule of maturities on notes payable for the next five years ending December 31 and in total thereafter (in thousands):
Years Ending December 31 | | | |
| | | |
2004 | | $ | 312 | |
2005 | | 357 | |
2006 | | 625,020 | |
2007 | | 421 | |
2008 | | 459 | |
Thereafter | | 3,840 | |
| | | |
| | 630,409 | |
Less current portion | | (312 | ) |
| | $ | 630,097 | |
The above schedule is based on contractual payments.
The note agreements contain, among other things, covenants restricting the sale of property and certain reporting requirements. The Company was compliant with all covenants as of December 31, 2003.
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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company may be required under the Leases and the GMAC Loan to pay for various remaining capital improvements totaling approximately $35 million, all of which are expected to be paid by the end of 2004.
In addition, the Company leases the land associated with Bear Creek Golf World from a local municipality pursuant to a ground lease. At December 31, 2003, there was a net book value of approximately $4.7 million of improvements at this property included in buildings, ground improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet. At the termination of the lease in June 2022, all fixed improvements are surrendered to the local municipality. Under the terms of the ground lease, the Company remits a percentage of the green fees and net profits from the sale of food and beverages to the local municipality. For the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003, ground lease expense was approximately $239,000.
Also, the Company leases the land associated with The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Club pursuant to a long-term ground lease which expires in 2025. AGC, as the lessee under the Leases, is required to make all ground lease payments. The Company would be required to make the payments if AGC should become unable to make the payments related to the ground lease. Estimated future minimum lease payments total $5.4 million.
The Company has continuing litigation matters and other contingencies incurred in the ordinary course of business and has recorded allowances for the payment of these contingencies when such amounts are probable and can be estimated. Where no allowance has been recorded, the Company does not consider the contingencies material to its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
As of December 31, 2003, there are five lawsuits filed in federal and state courts against NGP, its directors and certain of its officers. Originally, there were thirteen separate matters; eleven of those lawsuits have been consolidated into three sets of consolidated cases. Of the original thirteen cases, AGC was named as a defendant in only three cases that challenged the proposed business combination with NGP. After the consolidations, AGC is named as a defendant in all three consolidated actions.
The three sets of consolidated cases are identified as the following: (1) “Merger Cases”, pending in Los Angeles Superior Court, and are captioned as In re NGP Shareholders Litigation. This group purports to be a class action, filed on behalf of NGP shareholders for injunctive relief arising out of the proposed merger. In addition, another class action was filed in March 2003 on behalf of NGP shareholders in the Los Angeles Superior Court, but was never consolidated with the other state course merger cases; (2) “Pre-Merger Cases”, also pending in Los Angeles Superior Court. This group seeks damages derivatively on behalf of NGP; and (3) “Federal Securities Actions”, which are captioned as In re NGP Securities Litigation. This group alleges violations of the Federal Securities laws in connection with the secondary offering of NGP common stock, as well as other alleged acts and omissions of NGP, AGC and David Price. Finally, there are two other individual Federal Derivative actions. In these actions, the plaintiffs variously seek damages, the imposition of a constructive trust, injunctive relief, interest, attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees and costs.
With respect to the Merger Cases, the parties have reached a settlement that includes partial reimbursement of plaintiff’s legal fees, which payment shall be funded by the parties’ insurers. The
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settlement of these state cases is conditional upon the court approval of the settlement of the federal class action, In re NGP Securities Litigation.
With respect to the Pre-Merger Cases, a settlement was reached in 2003, which shall be funded by the parties’ insurers.
With respect to the Federal Securities Actions, the parties agreed in March 2004 to settle this class action, which settlement shall be funded by the parties’ insurers. The class action settlement is subject to preliminary approval by the court, notice to class members and opportunity to object to or opt out of the proposed settlement of the state merger cases, In re NGP Shareholders Litigation.
8. PREFERRED UNITS
As of December 31, 2003, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding 1.4 million 9.3% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series B Preferred Units”), representing limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership with a liquidation value of $35 million. The Series B Preferred Units, which may be called by the Operating Partnership at par on or after July 28, 2004, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption and pay a cumulative, quarterly dividend at an annualized rate of 9.3%.
As of December 31, 2003, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding 1.292 million 9.3% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series A Preferred Units”) (collectively, with Series B Preferred Units, “Preferred Units”), representing a limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership with a liquidation value of $65 million. The Series A Preferred Units, which may be called by the Operating Partnership at par on or after March 4, 2003, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption and pay a cumulative, quarterly dividend at an annualized rate of 9.3%.
9. LEASE RENTAL AGREEMENTS
Future base rents to be received by the Company under the Leases for the next five years ending December 31 and in total thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31 | | | |
| | | |
2004 | | $ | 107,019 | |
2005 | | 107,579 | |
2006 | | 107,632 | |
2007 | | 107,683 | |
2008 | | 107,745 | |
Thereafter | | 463,611 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 1,001,269 | |
The base rent for the first year for each golf course under the Leases is initially set at a fixed amount. Thereafter, generally with respect to the certain golf courses acquired in 1993, minimum rent is increased each year by 4% or, if lower, 150% of the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) (the “Base Rent Escalation”). For these Leases, generally percentage rent is paid to the Company each year in the amount, if any, by which the sum of 35% of Course Revenue in excess of a baseline amount plus 5% of Other Revenue in excess of a baseline amount exceeds the cumulative Base Rent Escalation since the commencement date of such Leases. “Course Revenue” is generally defined in the Leases to include all revenue received
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from the operation of the applicable golf course, including revenues from memberships, initiation fees, dues, green fees, guest fees, driving range charges and golf cart rentals, but excluding those revenues described as Other Revenue. “Other Revenue” is generally defined in the Leases to include all revenue received from food and beverage and merchandise sales and other revenue not directly related to golf activities. AGC has options to extend the term of each lease for one to three five-year terms. Generally, for the Leases entered into subsequent to 1993, the rent is based upon the greater of (a) the minimum base rent or (b) a specified percentage of Course Revenue and Other Revenue. The minimum base rent under these Leases is increased for specified years during the Lease term based upon increases in the CPI, provided that each such annual CPI increase shall not exceed 5% percent. Percentage rent income for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) through December 31, 2003 was approximately $1.4 million.
For the leases of the certain golf courses acquired in 1999, the base rent generates an initial return on the Operating Partnership’s investment of 8.75% and will step-up on a sequential basis each year to 9.25%, 9.75%, 10.25%, 10.75%, 11.25%, and finally to 11.75% in 2005. Generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires, for leases with fixed increases in rent, the total rent revenue over the lease period to be straight-lined. For the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003, the straight-lining of rent resulted in additional rent revenue of approximately $1.2 million.
The Company derives substantially all of its lease rental income from AGC. Pursuant to the NGP Transaction, a specified rent equal to 3.5% of gross revenues for substantially all of the golf courses leased to AGC is payable to NGP and is required by the GMAC Loan to be reinvested in the golf courses.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company rents golf and tennis facilities to AGC and related entities in which the Investors have a majority interest. Rent revenue received from AGC was approximately $94.2 million for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003.
The Company has a management agreement with AGC in which it receives certain management and administrative services that are required for the ownership and operation of its owned golf courses. The Company recorded approximately $822,000 in management fee expense related to this agreement.
The Company has accumulated costs on the balance sheet relating to construction in process at certain golf and tennis facilities supervised by AGC. On a periodic basis, substantially all of these costs are reimbursed to AGC and related entities. In addition to these costs being reimbursed, the Company recorded construction supervision fee expense from AGC for managing the various capital expenditure projects in the amount of approximately $611,000 for the period February 6, 2003 (inception) to December 31, 2003.
Reimbursable construction costs, management fees and construction supervision fees due to AGC amounted to approximately $1.8 million at December 31, 2003, and are included in “Receivables from affiliates—net” in the consolidated balance sheet.
As of December 31, 2003, AGC owed the Company $30 million in rent, which was incurred prior to the NGP Transaction. The repayment of this liability is conditioned upon certain financial requirements of AGC. With respect to the period February 6, 2003 (inception) through December 31, 2003, no payment was made or required. As such, this receivable has been fully reserved as of December 31, 2003.
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On September 2, 2003, the Company entered into a promissory note with AGC for certain advances paid by the Company that bears interest at prime plus 1%, or 5.0% at December 31, 2003, and is due on demand. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears each June 30 and December 31 of each year commencing on December 31, 2003. As of December 31, 2003, the Company had paid four advances totaling $30.5 million, on which there was accrued and unpaid interest of approximately $323,000 resulting in a principal balance of $30.8 million and is included in “Receivables from affiliates—net” in the consolidated balance sheet.
11. STOCK OPTIONS
During 2003, the Company adopted stock option agreements (the “Agreements”), which grant an executive the right and option to purchase common interest of the Company. The Company has a fixed price option and two variable options (20% and 30% IRR).
The fixed price option grants the officer the option to purchase all or any part of a 4% percentage interest in the Company. The variable options grants the officer the option to purchase a 2% percentage interest in the Company and are contingent upon the Company meeting a certain IRR, as defined in the stock option agreements. The purchase price to acquire a 1% interest upon exercise of the stock option agreement shall be adjusted from time to time for items stated in the stock option agreement.
The terms of the stock option agreements are established by the Board of Representatives. Under the terms of the stock option agreements, the options become exercisable ratably over a vesting period (as defined in the stock option agreements) and shall not be exercisable until such time as each principal investor (as defined in the stock option agreements) has received an IRR (as defined in the stock option agreements) of 12% (“performance condition”). The stock option agreements shall be exercisable to the extent and in the manner described above for a period of 10 years from the date of grant.
As of December 31, 2003, the Company has recorded no compensation expense, as the exercisability of the stock option agreements is contingent upon a performance condition that has not occurred.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 14, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Henderson, Nevada, recognizing a gain of approximately $4.2 million, and as a result of the sale, made a $3.3 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On March 30, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Camarillo, California, recognizing a gain of approximately $3.9 million, and as a result of the sale, made a $11.8 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On November 4, 2004, Gramercy Capital Corp. invested approximately $48.7 million in a subordinate interest in the GMAC Loan held by Realty LP. Of the $776.6 million in total assets included in the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2003, approximately $567.5 million of these assets act as collateral for the loan.
On November 16, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recognizing a gain of approximately $460,000, and as a result of the sale, made a $2.7 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
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On November 30, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Parker, Colorado, recognizing a gain of approximately $3.1 million, and as a result of the sale, made a $6.1 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On December 15, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Olympia, Washington, recognizing a loss of approximately $26,000, and as a result of the sale, made a $2.6 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On December 23, 2004, the Company sold seven golf courses in the United Kingdom, recognizing a gain of approximately $4.0 million, and as a result of the sale, made a $57.6 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On January 13, 2005, the Company sold a golf course in Surprise, AZ, and as a result of the sale, made a $2.3 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan. The Company does not expect to recognize a gain on the sale of this property.
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
September 30, 2004
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Assets | | | |
| | | |
Current assets | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 10,546 | |
Note receivable from affiliate (Note 10) | | 74,086 | |
Contract advantage | | 11,557 | |
Other assets | | 3,105 | |
Assets held for sale–net (Note 3) | | 195,579 | |
| | | |
Total current assets | | 294,873 | |
| | | |
Property and equipment | | | |
Land | | 106,579 | |
Buildings | | 87,809 | |
Ground improvements | | 187,336 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | 4,599 | |
Construction in process | | 15,886 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | (19,923 | ) |
| | | |
Total property and equipment–net | | 382,286 | |
| | | |
Other long-term assets | | | |
Deposits and other assets | | 1,257 | |
Restricted cash | | 8,534 | |
Mortgage notes receivable (Note 4) | | 15,950 | |
Investment in joint venture (Note 5) | | 6,196 | |
Deferred loan costs | | 1,000 | |
Contract advantage, net of accumulated amortization of $19,059 | | 73,475 | |
| | | |
Total other long-term assets | | 106,412 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 783,571 | |
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
September 30, 2004
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Liabilities and Members’ equity | | | |
| | | |
Current liabilities | | | |
Notes payable—current portion (Note 6) | | $ | 350 | |
Payables to affiliates–net (Note 10) | | 910 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 3,947 | |
Other liabilities | | 386 | |
Deferred revenue | | 9,257 | |
Contract disadvantage | | 864 | |
Liabilities of assets held for sale–net (Note 3) | | 721 | |
| | | |
Total current liabilities | | 16,435 | |
| | | |
Notes payable–long-term portion (Note 6) | | 614,447 | |
| | | |
Contract disadvantage, net of accumulated amortization of $1,424 | | 4,679 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | 635,561 | |
| | | |
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 7) | | | |
| | | |
Members’ equity | | 148,010 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 783,571 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. | (Concluded) |
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Statement of Operations Consolidated
for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Revenues | | | |
Rent from affiliate | | $ | 51,241 | |
Rent | | 541 | |
| | | |
Total revenues | | 51,782 | |
| | | |
Expenses | | | |
General and administrative | | 2,078 | |
Depreciation expense | | 11,922 | |
Management fee expense | | 1,028 | |
Operating expenses | | 169 | |
| | | |
Total expenses | | 15,197 | |
| | | |
Operating income | | 36,585 | |
| | | |
Other income (expense) | | | |
Equity in income from joint venture | | 483 | |
Interest income | | 2,727 | |
Interest expense | | (26,823 | ) |
Other income | | 88 | |
| | | |
Income from continuing operations | | 13,060 | |
| | | |
Discontinued operations – income from discontinued operations, including gain on disposal of $8,088 | | 30,785 | |
| | | |
Net income | | $ | 43,845 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Members’ Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Balance – December 31, 2003 | | $ | 126,074 | |
| | | |
Cash distribution | | (21,909 | ) |
| | | |
Net income | | 43,845 | |
| | | |
Balance – September 30, 2004 | | $ | 148,010 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income | | $ | 43,845 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation expense | | 12,488 | |
Amortization of deferred loan costs | | 1,952 | |
Amortization of contract advantage (disadvantage) – net | | 12,481 | |
Gain on disposition of discontinued operations | | (8,088 | ) |
Equity in income of joint venture | | (483 | ) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | |
Receivables (payables) from (to) affiliates–net | | (43,474 | ) |
Decrease in other assets | | 321 | |
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 391 | |
Increase in other liabilities | | 636 | |
| | | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 20,069 | |
| | | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | (6,957 | ) |
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment | | 28,998 | |
Distribution from investment in joint venture | | 669 | |
| | | |
Net cash provided by investing activities | | 22,710 | |
| | | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Principal payments on notes payable | | (15,548 | ) |
Costs of obtaining financing | | (563 | ) |
Increase in restricted cash | | (2,463 | ) |
Distributions paid | | (21,909 | ) |
| | | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (40,483 | ) |
| | | |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | | 2,296 | |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents – Beginning of period | | 8,250 | |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents – End of period | | $ | 10,546 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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National Golf Properties LLC and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of National Golf Properties LLC (“NGP “), a Delaware limited liability company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), which include National Golf Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership, NGP Realty Sub GP, LLC (“Realty GP”), a Delaware limited liability company, NGP Realty Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”), a Delaware limited liability company and NGP Realty Sub, L.P. (“Realty LP”), a Delaware limited partnership. The Company owns golf courses located throughout the United States. At September 30, 2004, the Company leased all but one of its golf courses to American Golf Corporation (“AGC”) pursuant to long-term triple net leases (the “Leases”).
On February 6, 2003, the Company was acquired by an investor group (“Investors”) comprised primarily of Goldman Sachs’ GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P., Goldman Sachs’ Whitehall Street Global Real Estate Limited Partnership 2001 and Starwood Capital Group’s SOF-VI U.S. Holdings, L.L.C. (the “NGP Transaction”).
As a result of the NGP Transaction, assets and liabilities of the Company were recorded at their fair market value as of February 6, 2003.
Principles of Consolidation—All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Cash Equivalents—The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash—Restricted cash consists of cash held as collateral to provide cash reserves for property taxes and environmental insurance.
Concentration of Credit Risk—The Company’s portfolio of 102 golf course properties consists of one participating mortgage loan, which is collateralized by a mortgage on the golf course property, and ownership interests in 101 golf course properties, including one golf course property owned by Pumpkin Ridge Joint Venture (“Pumpkin Ridge”), in 21 U.S. states and two countries (collectively, the “Golf Courses”).
Concentration of credit risk with respect to the Golf Courses is limited due to the geographic diversification among 21 U.S. states and two countries. The distribution of the golf course properties reflects the Company’s belief that geographic diversification helps insulate the portfolio from regional economic and climatic influences.
Rent revenues from one major lessee, AGC, amounted to approximately 99% of total rent revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
The Company has cash in financial institutions, which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $100,000 per institution. At September 30, 2004, the Company had cash accounts in excess of FDIC insured limits.
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Deferred Charges—Deferred charges include deferred loan fees. Such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective loan.
Property—Properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs incurred for the acquisition, renovation and betterment of the properties are capitalized. Recurring maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Interest costs incurred with respect to qualified expenditures relating to the construction of assets are capitalized during the construction period. The Company did not capitalize any interest during the nine months ended September 30, 2004. Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest costs, was $24.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
The Company regularly reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company recognizes an impairment loss equal to the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount. The Company did not recognize impairment losses in the net carrying values of property held for use during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings | | 30 years |
Ground improvements | | 20 years |
Furniture, fixtures & equipment | | 3 to 10 years |
The Leases provide that at the end or termination of the existing Leases, all improvements and fixtures placed on the rental property become the property of the Company.
Property Held for Sale—Properties actively marketed for sale are classified as held for sale. Property held for sale is carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair market value less estimated costs to sell or net realizable value. The net realizable value of rental property held for sale is determined by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. The Company may recognize an impairment loss if the net realizable value is less than the current carrying value of the property at the time it is classified as held for sale. Such a loss would be determined as the difference between the carrying value, including any allocated goodwill and the net realizable value of the property, with the carrying value of the intangible asset reduced first. Depreciation is not recognized on properties classified as held for sale. During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Company did not record any impairment losses on long-lived assets.
Income Taxes—Under current federal and state laws, limited liability companies are generally not subject to income taxes; therefore, no provision has been made for such taxes in the accompanying financial statements. For income tax purposes, profit or loss is includable in the tax returns of the members.
The income or loss of the Company flows through to the members, who are responsible for including their share of the taxable results of operations on their respective tax returns. Certain entities comprising the Company are taxable for state or United Kingdom tax purposes. The effect is not significant to the financial statements.
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Other Intangible Assets (Liabilities)—The Company recorded other identifiable intangible assets in conjunction with the NGP Transaction. These identifiable intangibles consist of contract advantages (disadvantages), which are more fully described below. The Company accounts for these assets/liabilities in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The Company tests other intangible assets/liabilities for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that could more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The impairment test consists of comparing the fair value for a reporting unit with its carrying amount and other intangible assets/liabilities and, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, comparing the implied fair value of other intangible assets/liabilities with its carrying amount. An impairment loss would be recognized for the carrying amount of other intangible assets/liabilities in excess of its implied fair value.
Contract Advantage (Disadvantage)—A contract advantage (disadvantage) exists to the Company when it receives a contracted rent that is above (below) current market rents at the time the contract is acquired. The value of a contract advantage (disadvantage) is calculated based on the differential between market and contracted rent, which is tax effected and discounted to present value based on an after-tax discount rate corresponding to each golf course.
Revenue Recognition—The Company recognizes rental revenue on an accrual basis over the terms of the Leases. In addition, for Leases with fixed increases in rent, the total rent revenue over the lease period is recognized on a straight-line basis.
Accounting for Contingent Rent—The recognition of contingent rental income is deferred until specified targets that trigger the contingent rent are achieved.
Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments—To meet the reporting requirements of SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, the Company calculates the fair value of the financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when the fair value is materially different from the carrying value of those financial instruments. When the fair value reasonably approximates the carrying value, no additional disclosure is made. The Company uses quoted market prices, when available, or discounted cash flows to calculate these fair values.
New Accounting Pronouncements—In February 2003, the Company purchased an interest rate cap for $2.85 million to protect against an increase in the 30-day LIBOR rate on a $650 million variable rate loan the Company also obtained in February 2003. The interest rate cap is for a term of three years and protects the Company on a specific portion of the loan, which decreases over the term of the cap, on any increase in the interest rate above 5% per annum. SFAS 149 requires the Company to record the interest rate cap on the balance sheet at fair value and to record changes in the fair value of the interest rate cap in the statement of operations. Based on the fair value of the interest cap as of September 30, 2004, the Company recorded a decrease in net income of $468,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
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2. PROPERTY SALES
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Company sold Wildhorse Country Club and Spanish Hills Country Club, recognizing gains of approximately $4.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively. The gross sales price for these two properties was $30.2 million. The net cash proceeds were approximately $14.2 million after making required principal payments of $15.1 million on the GMAC Loan (see note 6).
3. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
As of September 30, 2004, 30 properties were classified as held for sale. The Company did not record any impairment losses in the net carrying values of these properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2004. Rental income recognized on the 30 golf course properties held for sale was approximately $22.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
The following table summarizes the asset and liability components that comprise discontinued operations at September 30, 2004 (in thousands):
Assets held for sale: | | | |
Investment in real estate: | | | |
Land | | $ | 37,267 | |
Buildings | | 31,274 | |
Ground improvements | | 70,091 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | 1,915 | |
Construction in process | | 6,825 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | (2,964 | ) |
| | | |
Investments in real estate—net | | 144,408 | |
| | | |
Contract advantage, net of accumulated amortization of $9,277 | | 50,284 | |
| | | |
Deposits and other assets | | 887 | |
| | | |
Total assets held for sale | | $ | 195,579 | |
| | | |
Liabilities of assets held for sale: | | | |
Contract disadvantage, net of accumulated amortization of $114 | | $ | 721 | |
The following table summarizes the income and expense components that comprise discontinued operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 (in thousands):
Revenues | | $ | 23,351 | |
Expenses: | | | |
General and administrative | | 23 | |
Depreciation | | 631 | |
Total expenses | | 654 | |
| | | |
Income from discontinued operations | | 22,697 | |
| | | |
Gain on disposition of discontinued operations | | 8,088 | |
| | | |
Net income from discontinued operations | | $ | 30,785 | |
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4. MORTGAGE NOTES RECEIVABLE
At September 30, 2004, the Company held collateralized mortgage notes receivable of approximately $16.3 million. The interest rate for the mortgage notes receivable was 9.9% at September 30, 2004. The mortgage notes require interest-only monthly payments and mature on September 1, 2013. Interest recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 totaled approximately $1.0 million.
5. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE
On September 8, 1997, the Operating Partnership acquired a 50% general partner interest in Pumpkin Ridge. Pumpkin Ridge owns one golf course property consisting of two 18 hole golf courses in Cornelius, Oregon. This property is leased to AGC pursuant to a long-term triple net lease. The Company accounts for its investment in Pumpkin Ridge under the equity method of accounting.
6. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands):
Type of Collateral | | Interest Rate | | Interest Payment | | September 30, 2004 | | Maturity | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Collateralized note | | 5.55 | % | Monthly | | $ | 609,268 | | 2/2006 | |
Uncollateralized note—term note | | 10.33 | % | Monthly | | 5,229 | | 8/2014 | |
Uncollateralized note—term note | | 5.78 | % | Monthly | | 200 | | Contingent | |
Uncollateralized note—term note | | — | | — | | 100 | | 9/2002 | |
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| | | | | | $ | 614,797 | | | |
On February 6, 2003, Realty LP entered into a $650 million mortgage loan with GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (the “GMAC Loan”). Such loan is encumbered by certain assets owned by the Company and bears an interest rate that is the greater of 30-day LIBOR or 1.55% plus 400 basis points. The interest rate at September 30, 2004 was 5.55%. A predetermined principal amount per asset is paid upon the sale of any assets encumbered by the loan. As of September 30, 2004, approximately $40.7 million in principal payments have been made.
The Company is obligated under a $6.8 million note with the City of Escondido issued in December 1993 that matures in September 2014, the proceeds from which were used to fund construction of a golf course and related facilities.
The Company is also obligated under a $200,000 note with the City of Escondido issued in December of 1993. The principal amount of the note is payable in five equal installments of $40,000 each upon reaching the “Achievement Date”, which is the date on which the previous 36 month period equals or exceeds 240,000 rounds of golf played on the property. As of September 30, 2004, 240,000 rounds of golf have not been achieved within an applicable 36 month period.
The note agreements contain, among other things, covenants restricting the sale of property and certain reporting requirements. The Company was compliant with all covenants as of September 30, 2004.
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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In addition, the Company leases the land associated with Bear Creek Golf World from a local municipality pursuant to a ground lease. At the termination of the lease in June 2022, all fixed improvements are surrendered to the local municipality. Under the terms of the ground lease, the Company remits a percentage of the green fees and net profits from the sale of food and beverages to the local municipality. During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, ground lease expense was approximately $186,000.
Also, the Company leases the land associated with The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Club pursuant to a long-term ground lease, which expires in 2025. AGC, as the lessee under the Leases, is required to make all ground lease payments. The Company would be required to make the payments if AGC should become unable to make the payments related to the ground lease. Estimated future minimum lease payments total $5.2 million.
The Company has continuing litigation matters and other contingencies incurred in the ordinary course of business and has recorded allowances for the payment of these contingencies when such amounts are probable and can be estimated. Where no allowance has been recorded, the Company does not consider the contingencies material to its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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8. PREFERRED UNITS
As of September 30, 2004, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding 1.4 million 9.3% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series B Preferred Units”), representing limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership with a liquidation value of $35 million. The Series B Preferred Units, which may be called by the Operating Partnership at par on or after July 28, 2004, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption and pay a cumulative, quarterly dividend at an annualized rate of 9.3%.
As of September 30, 2004, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding 1.292 million 9.3% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (“Series A Preferred Units”) (collectively, with Series B Preferred Units, “Preferred Units”), representing a limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership with a liquidation value of $65 million. The Series A Preferred Units, which may be called by the Operating Partnership at par on or after March 4, 2003, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption and pay a cumulative, quarterly dividend at an annualized rate of 9.3%.
9. LEASE RENTAL AGREEMENTS
Future base rents to be received by the Company under the Leases for the next five years ending December 31 and in total thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31 | | | |
| | | |
2004 | | $ | 107,019 | |
2005 | | 107,579 | |
2006 | | 107,632 | |
2007 | | 107,683 | |
2008 | | 107,745 | |
Thereafter | | 463,611 | |
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Total | | $ | 1,001,269 | |
The base rent for the first year for each golf course under the Leases is initially set at a fixed amount. Thereafter, generally with respect to the certain golf courses acquired in 1993, minimum rent is increased each year by 4% or, if lower, 150% of the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) (the “Base Rent Escalation”). For these Leases, generally percentage rent is paid to the Company each year in the amount, if any, by which the sum of 35% of Course Revenue in excess of a baseline amount plus 5% of Other Revenue in excess of a baseline amount exceeds the cumulative Base Rent Escalation since the commencement date of such Leases. “Course Revenue” is generally defined in the Leases to include all revenue received from the operation of the applicable golf course, including revenues from memberships, initiation fees, dues, green fees, guest fees, driving range charges and golf cart rentals, but excluding those revenues described as Other Revenue. “Other Revenue” is generally defined in the Leases to include all revenue received from food and beverage and merchandise sales and other revenue not
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directly related to golf activities. AGC has options to extend the term of each lease for one to three five-year terms. Generally, for the Leases entered into subsequent to 1993, the rent is based upon the greater of (a) the minimum base rent or (b) a specified percentage of Course Revenue and Other Revenue. The minimum base rent under these Leases is increased for specified years during the Lease term based upon increases in the CPI, provided that each such annual CPI increase shall not exceed 5% percent. Percentage rent income during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was approximately $753,000.
For the leases of the certain golf courses acquired in 1999, the base rent generates an initial return on the Operating Partnership’s investment of 8.75% and will step-up on a sequential basis each year to 9.25%, 9.75%, 10.25%, 10.75%, 11.25%, and finally to 11.75% in 2005. Generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires, for leases with fixed increases in rent, the total rent revenue over the lease period to be straight-lined. During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the straight-lining of rent resulted in additional rent revenue of approximately $401,000.
The Company derives substantially all of its lease rental income from AGC. Pursuant to the NGP Transaction, a specified rent equal to 3.5% of gross revenues for substantially all of the golf courses leased to AGC is payable to NGP and is required by the GMAC Loan to be reinvested in the golf courses.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company rents golf and tennis facilities to AGC and related entities in which the Investors have a majority interest. Rent revenue received from AGC was approximately $86.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
The Company has a management agreement with AGC in which it receives certain management and administrative services that are required for the ownership and operation of its owned golf courses. The Company recorded approximately $689,000 in management fee expense related to this agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
The Company has accumulated costs on the balance sheet relating to construction in process at certain golf and tennis facilities supervised by AGC. On a periodic basis, substantially all of these costs are reimbursed to AGC and related entities. In addition to these costs being reimbursed, the Company recorded construction supervision fee expense from AGC for managing the various capital expenditure projects in the amount of approximately $340,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Reimbursable construction costs, management fees and construction supervision fees due to AGC amounted to approximately $829,000 at September 30, 2004, and are included in “Payables to affiliates—net” in the consolidated balance sheet.
As of September 30, 2004, AGC owed the Company $30 million in rent, which was incurred prior to the NGP Transaction. The repayment of this liability is conditioned upon certain financial requirements of AGC. With respect to the nine months ended September 30, 2004, no payment was made or required. As such, this receivable has been fully reserved as of September 30, 2004.
On September 2, 2003, the Company entered into a promissory note with AGC for certain advances paid by the Company that bears interest at prime plus 1%, or 5.25% at September 30, 2004, and is due on demand. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears each June 30 and December 31 of each year commencing on December 31, 2003. As of September 30, 2004, the
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Company had paid 13 advances totaling $71.819 million, on which there was accrued and unpaid interest of approximately $2.267 million resulting in a principal balance of $74.086 million and is included in “Note receivable from affiliate” in the consolidated balance sheet.
11. STOCK OPTIONS
During 2003, the Company adopted stock option agreements (the “Agreements”), which grant an executive the right and option to purchase common interest of the Company. The Company has a fixed price option and two variable options (20% and 30% IRR).
The fixed price option grants the officer the option to purchase all or any part of a 4% percentage interest in the Company. The variable options grants the officer the option to purchase a 2% percentage interest in the Company and are contingent upon the Company meeting a certain IRR, as defined in the stock option agreements. The purchase price to acquire a 1% interest upon exercise of the stock option agreement shall be adjusted from time to time for items stated in the stock option agreement.
The terms of the stock option agreements are established by the Board of Representatives. Under the terms of the stock option agreements, the options become exercisable ratably over a vesting period (as defined in the stock option agreements) and shall not be exercisable until such time as each principal investor (as defined in the stock option agreements) has received an IRR (as defined in the stock option agreements) of 12% (“performance condition”). The stock option agreements shall be exercisable to the extent and in the manner described above for a period of 10 years from the date of grant.
As of September 30, 2004, the Company has recorded no compensation expense, as the exercisability of the stock option agreements is contingent upon a performance condition that has not occurred.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On November 4, 2004, Gramercy Capital Corp. invested approximately $48.7 million in a subordinate interest in the GMAC Loan held by Realty LP. Of the $783.6 million in total assets included in the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of September 30, 2004, approximately $547.5 million of these assets act as collateral for the loan.
On November 16, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recognizing a gain of approximately $460,000, and as a result of the sale, made a $2.7 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On November 30, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Parker, Colorado, recognizing a gain of approximately $3.1 million, and as a result of the sale, made a $6.1 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On December 15, 2004, the Company sold a golf course in Olympia, Washington, recognizing a loss of approximately $26,000, and as a result of the sale, made a $2.6 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On December 23, 2004, the Company sold seven golf courses in the United Kingdom, recognizing a gain of approximately $4.0 million, and as a result of the sale, made a $57.6 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan.
On January 13, 2005, the Company sold a golf course in Surprise, AZ, and as a result of the sale, made a $2.3 million principal payment on the GMAC Loan. The Company does not expect to recognize a gain the sale of this property.
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