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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to .
Commission File Number: 333-127405
CB RICHARD ELLIS REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 56-2466617 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
515 South Flower Street, Suite 3100, Los Angeles, California 90071
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(609) 683-4900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨ NO x
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares, $0.01 par value, was 13,245,473 as of May 8, 2007
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
March 31, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Investments in Real Estate: | ||||||||
Land | $ | 25,217 | $ | 25,217 | ||||
Site Improvements | 1,787 | 1,787 | ||||||
Buildings and Improvements | 40,665 | 40,662 | ||||||
Tenant Improvements | 6,410 | 6,369 | ||||||
74,079 | 74,035 | |||||||
Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization | (3,884 | ) | (3,385 | ) | ||||
Net Investments in Real Estate | 70,195 | 70,650 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 37,562 | 14,021 | ||||||
Accounts and Other Receivables | 59 | 74 | ||||||
Deferred Rent | 342 | 297 | ||||||
Acquired Above Market Leases, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $412 and $360, respectively | 601 | 653 | ||||||
Acquired In-Place Lease Value, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $4,670 and $4,032, respectively | 10,847 | 11,485 | ||||||
Deferred Financing Costs, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $125 and $110, respectively | 342 | 357 | ||||||
Lease Commissions, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $18 and $12, respectively | 162 | 117 | ||||||
Other Assets | 1,293 | 153 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 121,403 | $ | 97,807 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Notes Payable | $ | 34,975 | $ | 34,975 | ||||
Security Deposits | 147 | 104 | ||||||
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | 1,043 | 1,316 | ||||||
Accrued Offering Costs Payable to Related Party | 4,807 | 4,810 | ||||||
Distributions Payable | 1,124 | 892 | ||||||
Acquired Below Market Leases, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $961 and $858, respectively | 2,468 | 2,571 | ||||||
Investment Management Fee Payable to Related Party | 237 | 166 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 44,801 | 44,834 | ||||||
MINORITY INTEREST | 1,595 | 1,629 | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 990,000,000 shares authorized; 10,836,326 and 8,056,012 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively | 108 | 81 | ||||||
Additional Paid-in-Capital | 85,798 | 60,906 | ||||||
Accumulated Deficit | (10,899 | ) | (9,643 | ) | ||||
Total Shareholders’ Equity | 75,007 | 51,344 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | $ | 121,403 | $ | 97,807 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 | |||||||
REVENUES | ||||||||
Rental | $ | 1,683 | $ | 1,704 | ||||
Tenant Reimbursements | 485 | 357 | ||||||
2,168 | 2,061 | |||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||
Operating and Maintenance | 223 | 210 | ||||||
Property Taxes | 295 | 210 | ||||||
Interest | 446 | 445 | ||||||
General and Administrative | 223 | 116 | ||||||
Investment Management Fee to Related Party | 237 | 121 | ||||||
Class C Fee to Related Party | — | 118 | ||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 1,143 | 1,105 | ||||||
2,567 | 2,325 | |||||||
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME | 264 | 14 | ||||||
LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST | (135 | ) | (250 | ) | ||||
MINORITY INTEREST | (3 | ) | 3 | |||||
NET LOSS | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | ||
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share | $ | (0.015 | ) | $ | (0.043 | ) | ||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding—Basic and Diluted | 8,987,691 | 5,818,799 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
(In Thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | ||
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Minority Interest | (3 | ) | 3 | |||||
Depreciation and Amortization of Building and Improvements | 499 | 469 | ||||||
Amortization of Deferred Financing Cost | 15 | 14 | ||||||
Amortization of Acquired In-Place Lease Value | 638 | 637 | ||||||
Amortization of Above and Below Market Leases | (51 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||
Amortization of Lease Commissions | 6 | — | ||||||
Class C Fee to Related Party | — | 91 | ||||||
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts and Other Receivables | 15 | (3 | ) | |||||
Deferred Rent | (45 | ) | (51 | ) | ||||
Other Assets | (39 | ) | (110 | ) | ||||
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | (273 | ) | 33 | |||||
Investment Management Fee Payable to Related Party | 71 | — | ||||||
Net Cash Flows Provided By Operating Activities | 701 | 774 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Acquisition of Texas Portfolio | — | (17,839 | ) | |||||
Purchase Deposit - 602 Central Blvd. Coventry, England | (1,101 | ) | — | |||||
Lease Commissions | (51 | ) | — | |||||
Improvements to Investments in Real Estate | (44 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities | (1,196 | ) | (17,841 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Proceeds from Common Stocks – Public Offering | 27 | — | ||||||
Proceeds from Additional Capital – Public Offering and Dividend Reinvestment | 26,422 | — | ||||||
Payment of Public Offering Cost | (1,533 | ) | — | |||||
Payment of Distributions | (892 | ) | (873 | ) | ||||
Distribution to Minority Interest | (31 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||
Security Deposits | 43 | 72 | ||||||
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | 24,036 | (805 | ) | |||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 23,541 | (17,872 | ) | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period | 14,021 | 22,231 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | $ | 37,562 | $ | 4,359 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION— | ||||||||
Cash Paid During the Period for Interest | $ | 431 | $ | 417 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING | ||||||||
Distributions Declared and Payable | $ | 1,124 | $ | 873 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and the Year Ended December 31, 2006 (unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Common Stock | Additional | Accumulated Deficit | Total Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2006 | 6,967,762 | $ | 70 | $ | 55,945 | $ | (3,649 | ) | $ | 52,366 | ||||||||
Net Contributions From Public Offering of Common Shares, $0.01 Par Value | 1,120,581 | 11 | 10,570 | — | 10,581 | |||||||||||||
Costs Associated with Public Offering | — | — | (5,071 | ) | — | (5,071 | ) | |||||||||||
Redemption of Common Shares | (32,331 | ) | — | (259 | ) | — | (259 | ) | ||||||||||
Class C Fee to Related Party | — | — | 91 | — | 91 | |||||||||||||
Exchange of Class C Interest for Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
OP Units and Modification of Class B Interest | — | — | (370 | ) | — | (370 | ) | |||||||||||
Distributions | — | — | — | (3,510 | ) | (3,510 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Loss | — | — | — | (2,484 | ) | (2,484 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2006 | 8,056,012 | 81 | 60,906 | (9,643 | ) | 51,344 | ||||||||||||
Net Contributions From Public Offering of Common Shares, $0.01 Per Value | 2,780,314 | 27 | 26,422 | — | 26,449 | |||||||||||||
Costs Associated with Public Offering | — | — | (1,530 | ) | — | (1,530 | ) | |||||||||||
Distributions | — | — | — | (1,124 | ) | (1,124 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Loss | — | — | — | (132 | ) | (132 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2007 | 10,836,326 | $ | 108 | $ | 85,798 | $ | (10,899 | ) | $ | 75,007 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
1. Organization and Nature of Business
CB Richard Ellis Realty Trust (the “Company”) was formed on March 30, 2004 under the laws of the state of Maryland. CBRE Operating Partnership, L.P. (“CBRE OP”) was formed in Delaware on March 30, 2004, with the Company as the sole general partner (the “General Partner”). The Company has elected to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) under sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, beginning with its taxable period ended December 31, 2004. The Company was incorporated to raise capital and acquire ownership interests in high quality real estate properties, including office, retail, industrial, and multi-family residential properties, as well as other real estate-related assets. CBRE OP was formed as a holding company to own direct investment interests in properties and other assets, as well as for the purpose of operating these investment interests. This structure is commonly known in the real estate industry as an umbrella partnership REIT.
On July 1, 2004, the Company commenced operations and issued 6,844,313 common shares of beneficial interest in connection with the initial capitalization of the Company. For each common share the Company issued, one limited partnership unit in CBRE OP was issued to the Company in exchange for the cash proceeds from the issuance of the common shares. In addition, CBRE REIT Holdings, LLC (“REIT Holdings”) an affiliate of CBRE Advisors LLC (the “Investment Advisor”), purchased 29,937 limited partnership units in CBRE OP as a limited partner. During October 2004, the Company issued an additional 123,449 common shares of beneficial interest to an unrelated third-party investor.
The registration statement relating to our initial public offering was declared effective on October 24, 2006. CNL Securities Corp. is the dealer manager of our offering. The registration statement covers up to $2,000,000,000 in common shares of beneficial interest, 90% of which will be offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which will be offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by CBRE Advisors LLC, the Investment Advisor, or another firm we choose for that purpose. During the period October 24, 2006 through March 31, 2007, the Company issued 3,900,895 additional common shares of beneficial interest.
The Company operates in an umbrella partnership REIT structure in which its majority-owned subsidiary, CBRE OP, owns, directly or indirectly, substantially all of the properties acquired on behalf of the Company. The Company, as the sole general partner of CBRE OP, owns approximately 98% of the common partnership units therein. REIT Holdings, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, holds the remaining interest through 246,361 limited partnership units representing approximately a 2% ownership interest in the total limited partnership units. In exchange for services provided to the Company relating to its formation and future services, REIT Holdings also owns a Class B limited partnership interest (“Class B interest”). The Investment Advisor is affiliated with the Company in that the two entities have common officers and trustees, some of whom also own equity interests in the Investment Advisor and the Company. All business activities of the Company are managed by the Investment Advisor.
Unless the context otherwise requires or indicates, references to “CBRE REIT,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to the activities of and the assets and liabilities of the business and operations of CB Richard Ellis Realty Trust and its subsidiaries.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules applicable to Form 10-Q and include all information and footnotes required for interim financial statement presentation, but do not include all disclosures required under U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s current Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains the latest available audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which are as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Principles of Consolidation
Because the Company is the sole general partner of CBRE OP and has majority control over its management and major operating decisions, the accounts of CBRE OP are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. The interests of REIT Holdings are reflected in minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. CB Richard Ellis Investors, LLC (“CBRE Investors”), an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, also owns an interest in the Company through its ownership of 243,227 common shares of beneficial interest at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, requires us 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.
Common Share and Limited Partnership Unit Splits
The Company’s board of trustees, including the independent trustees, approved a share split in which each of the Company’s outstanding common shares and each limited partnership unit of CBRE OP were converted into 1.1974571 common shares and 1.1974571 limited partnership units of CBRE OP, respectively, effective on October 16, 2006. As a result, the Company has restated all historical shares, limited partnership unit, and per share data to give effect to this share split. The share split ratio was based on an independent third party valuation of the Company’s existing assets and liabilities of $10.67 per Class A limited partnership unit (before the share split) as compared to a projection of $8.91 per Class A limited partnership unit after the public offering is completed.
Segment Information
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information”, established standards for disclosure about operating segments and related disclosure about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company currently operates in one geographic area (the United States). The Company views its operations as one reportable segment (which is comprised of aggregated operating segments), namely the acquisition, development, ownership, and operation of high quality real estate and the financial information disclosed herein represents all of the financial information related to this reportable segment.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 cash equivalents consisted primarily of investments in money market funds.
Investments in Real Estate
The Company’s investment in real estate is stated at depreciated cost. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings and improvements | 39 years | |
Site improvements | 15 years | |
Tenant improvements | Shorter of the useful lives or the terms of the related leases |
Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency of the asset. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Company owned seven real estate investments, respectively.
On September 15, 2004, the Company purchased the REMEC Corporate Campus (“REMEC”), located in San Diego, California, for approximately $26,667,000, with cash of $26,566,000, and an additional $101,000 paid in January of 2005. On November 3, 2004, the Company purchased 300 Constitution Drive (“300 Constitution”), located in Taunton, Massachusetts, for approximately $19,806,000.
On June 21, 2005, the Company acquired Deerfield Commons I, a multi-tenant commercial office building, for approximately $19,577,000. In addition, our wholly owned subsidiary also purchased Deerfield Commons II, an entitled land parcel, for approximately $2,262,000. The properties are located in Alpharetta, Georgia.
On January 9, 2006, the Company acquired the Texas Portfolio with cash of approximately $17,839,000 and the application of a $500,000 purchase deposit totaling approximately $18,339,000. The Texas Portfolio is comprised of the three multi-tenant industrial/warehouse buildings (660 Dorothy, 505 Century and 631 International) located in Allen and Richardson, Texas.
Other Assets
Other assets consist primarily of prepaid insurance and purchase deposits paid in connection with future acquisitions that have not yet been applied to investments in real estate assets. Other assets will be amortized to expense or reclassified to other asset accounts upon being put into service in future periods. Other assets include the following as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (in thousands):
2007 | 2006 | |||||
Purchase deposit | $ | 1,101 | $ | — | ||
Prepaid property tax | 75 | — | ||||
Prepaid insurance | 108 | 144 | ||||
Other | 9 | 9 | ||||
Total | $ | 1,293 | $ | 153 | ||
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company assesses whether there has been impairment in the value of its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Management believes no impairment in the net carrying values of the investments in real estate has occurred.
Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Investments in Real Estate
The Company applies purchase accounting to all acquired real estate investments. The purchase price of the real estate is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting primarily of land, building and tenant improvements and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, other value of in-place leases, value of tenant relationships and acquired ground leases, based in each case on their fair values. Loan premiums, in the case of above-market rate loans, or loan discounts, in the case of below-market loans, will be recorded based on the fair value of any loans assumed in connection with acquiring the real estate.
The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land (or acquired ground lease if the land is subject to a ground lease), building and tenant improvements based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets. Management determines the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs.
In allocating the purchase price of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases; and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease and, for below-market leases, over a period equal to the initial term plus any below-market fixed rate renewal periods. The capitalized below-market lease values, also referred to as acquired lease obligations, are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial terms of the respective leases and any below-market fixed rate renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a decrease to rental income over the initial terms of the prospective leases.
The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases and tenant relationships, is measured by the estimated cost of operations during a theoretical lease-up period to replace in-place leases, including lost revenues and any unreimbursed operating expenses, plus an estimate of deferred leasing commissions for in-place leases. This aggregate value is allocated between in-place lease value and tenant relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease; however, the value of tenant relationships has not been separated from in-place lease value for the real estate acquired as such value and its consequence to amortization expense is immaterial for these particular acquisitions. Should future acquisitions of properties result in allocating material amounts to the value of tenant relationships, an amount would be separately allocated and amortized over the estimated life of the relationship. The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written-off.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), beginning with its taxable period ended December 31, 2004. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must distribute annually at least 90% of its adjusted taxable income, as defined in the Code, to its shareholders and satisfy certain other organizational and operating requirements. The Company generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes if it distributes 100% of its taxable income for each year to its shareholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to U.S. federal income taxes (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on its taxable income at regular corporate rates and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to U.S. federal income taxes and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income. The Company believes that it has met all of the REIT distribution and technical requirements for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006, and was not subject to any U.S. federal income taxes. Management intends to continue to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Company’s REIT status.
Revenue Recognition
All leases are classified as operating leases and minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases is recorded as deferred rent. In connection with various leases, the Company has received irrevocable stand-by letter of credits totaling $3,785,000 as security for such leases at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
Recoveries from tenants, consisting of amounts due from tenants for common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other recoverable costs are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses are incurred. Tenant reimbursements are recognized and presented in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 99 – 19, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent (“Issue 99 - -19”) requires that these reimbursements be recorded on a gross basis, as we are generally the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers, have discretion in selecting the supplier and have credit risk.
Allowances for uncollectible tenant and deferred rent receivables—Tenant receivables and deferred rent receivables are carried net of the allowances for uncollectible current tenant receivables and deferred rent. Management’s determination of the adequacy of these allowances is based primarily upon evaluations of historical loss experience, individual receivables, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. The allowances are increased or decreased through the provision for bad debts.
Offering Costs
In connection with the Company’s initial public offering, an affiliate of the Company has incurred legal, accounting, and related costs which will be reimbursed to such affiliate by the Company upon completion of such public offering. Such costs will be deducted from the gross proceeds of the public offering and recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in-capital. The affiliate, not the Company, advanced monies to pay these costs.
Offering costs incurred through March 31, 2007 totaling $6,601,000 are recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in- capital in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity. $1,794,000 was paid and $4,807,000 represents an accrued offering costs payable at March 31, 2007.
Deferred Financing Costs
Direct costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing are amortized over the respective term of the loan on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Class B and Class C Interests – Related Party
Effective July 1, 2004, REIT Holdings, was granted a Class B interest and a Class C interest in CBRE OP. The Class B interest entitled REIT Holdings to distributions made by CBRE OP in an amount equal to (i) 20% of the distributions of earnings to the partners in excess of distributed earnings of 6% per annum of the aggregate purchase price paid for all outstanding common partnership units in CBRE OP; and (ii) 20% of all net proceeds of any disposition of properties to be distributed to the partners after subtracting (x) the costs of such disposition, (y) the amount of equity capital invested in such property which has not been reinvested or returned to the partners, and (z) an amount equal to a 10% annual, uncompounded rate of return on such invested capital. The Class C interest entitled REIT Holdings to a profits interest which had the right to receive distributions made by CBRE OP in amounts equal to (i) 3% of the aggregate distribution to the Class A partnership unit holders and the holder of the Class C interest, and (ii) up to 3% of the net sales proceeds upon liquidation of the assets of CBRE OP. The Class B interest is subject to redemption by the Company in the event of termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Class C interest was subject to conversion by the Company into Class A limited partnership units upon such termination. In addition, a listing on a public exchange will be deemed a disposition of all properties for purposes of the Class B interest and would have triggered a conversion of the Class C interest into Class A limited partnership units.
The Class B interest is an equity instrument issued to non-employees in exchange for services. Prior to the modification of the Class B interest on October 24, 2006, the Company determined the fair value of the Class B interest, recorded an allocation of earnings/ (loss) to minority interest holder, and adjusted the minority interest balance to reflect the current period change in fair value, if any.
Effective October 24, 2006, including the board of trustees, including our independent trustees, approved the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of CBRE OP (the “Amended Partnership Agreement”) which modified the terms of the Class B limited partnership interest so that the holder is entitled to receive distributions made by CBRE OP in an amount equal to 15% of all net proceeds of any disposition of properties to be distributed to the partners after subtracting (i) the costs of such distribution, (ii) the amount of equity capital invested in such property which has not been reinvested or returned to the partners, and (iii) an amount equal to 7% annual, uncompounded return on such invested capital. The terms of the termination provision relating to the Class B limited partnership interest were also amended to require its forfeiture in the event the Advisor unilaterally terminates the Investment Advisory Agreement. As a result future changes in the fair value of the Class B interest will be deferred from recognition in the financial statements until a listing of the common shares on a national securities exchange or a change in a control transaction takes place.
The Class C interest was an equity instrument issued to non-employees in exchange for services. Each reporting period prior to the measurement date, the Company determined the fair value of the Class C interest and recorded the current period expense, if any. Subsequent to the measurement date, distributions to the Class C interest were recorded as an allocation of earnings/(loss) to minority interest holder and a distribution paid to the minority interest balance.
On October 24, 2006, the board of trustees, including the independent trustees, approved the exchange of the Class C limited partnership interest in CBRE OP held by REIT Holdings for 216,424 limited partnership units in CBRE OP with an aggregate value of approximately $1,928,000 on the date of exchange. The number of limited partnership units received in exchange for the Class C limited partnership interest was based on an independent third party valuation approved by the board of trustees, including the independent trustees.
Net Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The computation of diluted net loss per share further assumes the dilutive effect of stock options, stock warrants and contingently issuable shares, if any. In accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share, as the Company has recorded net losses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, common stock equivalents are excluded from the net loss per share computation as it would be anti-dilutive. In addition, no stock options, stock warrants or contingently issuable shares have been issued.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Information
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by our management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The condensed consolidated financial statement as of March 31, 2007 and for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 and related footnote disclosures are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim period. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year; such results may be less favorable.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of the guidance is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of the fiscal year beginning on or before November 15, 2007, provided the provisions of SFAS 157 are applied. Management is currently evaluating the impact SFAS 159 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In October 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-5, Amendment of FASB Staff Position FAS 123(R)-5, (“FSP FAS 123(R)-1”) to address whether a change to an equity instrument in connection with an equity restructuring should be considered a modification for the purposes of applying the Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position No. FAS 123 (R)-1, Classification and Measurement of Freestanding Financial Instruments Originally Issued in Exchange for Employee Service under FAS Statement No. 123 (R)(“FSP FAS 123(R)—1. FSP FAS 123(R) states that financial instruments issued to employees in exchange for past or future services are subject to the provision of SFAS 123(R) unless the terms of the award are modified when the holder is no longer an employee. In FSF FAS 123(R)-5, the FASB staff concluded that changes to the terms of an award that are made solely due to an equity restructuring are not considered modifications as described in FSP FAS 123(R) -1 unless the fair value of the award increases, anti-dilution provisions are added, or holders of the same class of equity instruments are treated unequally, FSP FAS 123(R) -5 is effective for the first reporting period beginning after October 10, 2006. The adoption of FSP FAS 123(R) -5 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurement SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and provides for expanded disclosure about fair value measurements. This statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. This guidance was issued to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management does not expect that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 increases the relevancy and comparability of financial reporting by clarifying the way companies account for uncertainty in measuring income taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. FIN 48 only allows a favorable tax position to be included in the calculation of tax liabilities and expenses if a company concludes that it is more likely than not that its adopted tax position will prevail if challenged by tax authorities. FIN 48 also provides guidance on the accounting and recording of interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
3. Acquisitions of Real Estate
REMEC was acquired for approximately $26,667,000, 300 Constitution was acquired for approximately $19,806,000, Deerfield Commons I was acquired for approximately $19,577,000 and Deerfield Commons II was acquired for approximately $2,262,000 on September 15, 2004, November 3, 2004, June 21, 2005 and June 21, 2005, respectively. In addition, the Texas Portfolio consisting of three properties (660 N. Dorothy, 505 Century, and 631 International) was acquired for approximately $18,339,000 on January 9, 2006. These property acquisitions are accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations. The fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, site improvements, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above and below-market leases and the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any, based in each case on their respective fair values.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the respective dates of acquisition (in thousands):
REMEC | 300 Constitution | Deerfield Commons I | Deerfield Commons II | 660 North Dorothy | 505 Century | 631 International | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Land | $ | 11,862 | $ | 5,591 | $ | 2,053 | $ | 2,262 | $ | 1,576 | $ | 950 | $ | 923 | $ | 25,217 | |||||||||||||||
Site Improvements | — | — | 916 | — | 381 | 273 | 216 | 1,786 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Buildings/Improvements | 8,932 | 13,826 | 7,784 | — | 3,438 | 3,716 | 2,934 | 40,630 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tenant Improvements | 3,218 | 733 | 1,364 | — | 198 | 119 | 285 | 5,917 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquired In-Place Lease Value | 2,869 | 2,636 | 6,687 | — | 1,231 | 996 | 1,098 | 15,517 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Above Market Lease Value | — | — | 923 | — | 31 | 50 | 8 | 1,012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Below-Market Lease Value | (214 | ) | (2,980 | ) | (150 | ) | — | (19 | ) | (8 | ) | (57 | ) | (3,428 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Assets Acquired | $ | 26,667 | $ | 19,806 | $ | 19,577 | $ | 2,262 | $ | 6,836 | $ | 6,096 | $ | 5,407 | $ | 86,651 | |||||||||||||||
Buildings are depreciated over 39 years; Site Improvements over 15 years; Value of In-Place Leases, Above-Market Lease Values and Below-Market Lease Values, are amortized over the remaining lease terms at the time of acquisition of 151 months for REMEC and 101 months for 300 Constitution and various months for Deerfield Commons I, 660 Dorothy, 505 Century and 631 International.
The following is a schedule of future amortization of acquisition related intangible assets as March 31, 2007 (in thousands):
Acquired In-Place Lease Value | Below Market Lease Value | Above Market Lease Value | |||||||
2007 (Nine months ending December 31, 2007) | $ | 1,824 | $ | 302 | $ | 138 | |||
2008 | 2,305 | 401 | 188 | ||||||
2009 | 2,061 | 400 | 185 | ||||||
2010 | 1,481 | 398 | 87 | ||||||
2011 | 935 | 398 | 2 | ||||||
Thereafter | 2,241 | 569 | 1 | ||||||
$ | 10,847 | $ | 2,468 | $ | 601 | ||||
The amortization of the above and below-market lease values included in rental revenue were $(52,000) and $103,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and $ (47,000) and $103,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The amortization of in-place lease value included in amortization expense was $638,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
4. Debt
On November 29, 2005, the Company issued a note payable secured by Deerfield Commons I for $9,725,000, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 5.23% per annum. Interest only payments are due monthly for the first 60 months based on a 360 day year. Payments totaling $53,582 (including principal and interest) are due monthly for the remaining 60 months of the loan term. The loan may be prepaid upon payment of a prepayment fee equal to the yield maintenance on the note. At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Company has pledged $535,000 of irrevocable stand-by letters of credit from tenants in the property as collateral for this note payable. CBRE Melody, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, received a mortgage loan origination fee of approximately $73,000 which was paid at the time the note was issued.
On March 10, 2005, the Company issued a note payable secured by 300 Constitution for $12,000,000. Interest only payments are due monthly at a fixed rate of 4.84% per annum for the term of the note. The loan may be prepaid beginning January 2006 upon payment of a prepayment fee equal to the greater of yield maintenance on the note or 1% of the principal. The principal balance on the note is due on April 1, 2012 and the loan can be extended for three years thereafter at a then current market rate. CBRE Melody, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, received a mortgage loan origination fee of $90,000 which was paid at the time the note was issued.
On October 25, 2004, the Company issued a note payable secured by REMEC for $13,250,000. In addition, the Company has pledged $3,250,000 of irrevocable stand-by letters of credit, received from the tenant in this property, as collateral for this note payable. Interest only payments are due monthly at a fixed rate of 4.79% per annum for the term of the note. The loan may be prepaid upon payment of a prepayment fee equal to the greater of yield maintenance on the note or 1% of the principal. The principal balance on the note is due on November 1, 2011 and the loan can be extended for three years thereafter at the then current market rate. CBRE Melody, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, received a mortgage loan origination fee of approximately $112,000 which was paid at the time the note was issued.
The minimum principal payments due for the mortgage loans are as follows as of March 31, 2007 (in thousands):
2007 (Nine months ending December 31, 2007) | $ | — | |
2008 | — | ||
2009 | — | ||
2010 | — | ||
2011 | 13,388 | ||
Thereafter | 21,587 | ||
$ | 34,975 | ||
5. Minimum Future Rents Receivable
The following is a schedule of minimum future rentals to be received on non-cancelable operating leases as of March 31, 2007 (in thousands):
2007 (Nine months ending December 31, 2007) | $ | 4,712 | |
2008 | 6,377 | ||
2009 | 6,007 | ||
2010 | 5,276 | ||
2011 | 4,501 | ||
Thereafter | 14,896 | ||
$ | 41,7690 | ||
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
6. Concentrations
Tenant Concentrations
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the tenant in REMEC accounted for approximately $648,000 or 30% of total revenues and the tenant in 300 Constitution accounted for approximately $489,000 or 23% of total revenues.
For the three months ended March 31, 2006, the tenant in REMEC accounted for approximately $629,000 or 31% of total revenues and the tenant in 300 Constitution accounted for approximately $442,000 or 21% of total revenues.
The tenant of 300 Constitution has the right of first offer if the Company decides to sell the property. The leases under which the tenants occupy the properties expire in April 2017 for the tenant in REMEC and March 2013 for the tenant in 300 Constitution.
Geographic Concentrations
At March 31, 2007, the Company owned seven real estate investments; REMEC, located in San Diego, California; 300 Constitution, located in Taunton, Massachusetts; Deerfield Commons I and Deerfield Commons II located in Alpharetta, Georgia, 660 N. Dorothy and 631 International located in Richardson, Texas and 505 Century located in Allen, Texas.
Our geographic revenue concentrations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:
2007 | 2006 | |||||
California | 29.88 | % | 30.55 | % | ||
Georgia | 27.54 | 26.07 | ||||
Massachusetts | 22.55 | 21.44 | ||||
Texas | 20.03 | 21.94 | ||||
Total | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | ||
Our geographic long-lived asset concentrations as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 are as follows:
2007 | 2006 | |||||
California | 30.65 | % | 30.45 | % | ||
Georgia | 23.29 | 23.58 | ||||
Massachusetts | 25.62 | 25.51 | ||||
Texas | 20.44 | 20.46 | ||||
Total | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | ||
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
7. Investment Management and Other Fees to Related Parties
Pursuant to the agreement between the Company, CBRE OP and the Investment Advisor, (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Investment Advisor and its affiliates perform services relating to the Company’s on going initial public offering and the management of its assets. Items of compensation and equity participation are as follows
Investment Management Fee to Related Party
Prior to October 24, 2006, the Investment Advisor received an annual fee equal to 0.75% of the book value of the total assets, as defined in the Advisory Agreement, based on the assets of CBRE OP. The investment management fee was calculated monthly based on the average of total assets, as defined, during such period. On October 24, 2006, the board of trustees, including our independent trustees, approved and the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of CBRE OP (the “Amended Partnership Agreement”) and the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement (the “Amended Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Amended Partnership Agreement, the “Amended Agreements”). The Company entered into the Amended Agreements which provides an investment management fee of (i) a monthly fee equal to one twelfth of 0.6% of the aggregate cost (before non-cash reserves and depreciation) of all real estate investments within the Company’s portfolio and (ii) a monthly fee equal to 7.0% of the aggregate monthly net operating income derived from all real estate investments within the Company’s portfolio. For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately $237,000 and $121,000, respectively, of investment management fees were incurred to the Investment Advisor.
Affiliate Equity Investment
During 2004, CBRE Investors purchased 269,428 common shares of beneficial interest in the Company for $8.10 per share in a private placement. During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, CBRE Investors sold none and 11,652 shares, respectively, to employees and related parties.
James Orphanides, one of the Company’s trustees, purchased 54,348 common shares during the three months ended March 31, 2007.
During 2004, REIT Holdings purchased 29,937 common partnership units in CBRE OP at $8.10 per unit in a private placement. In exchange for the services provided to the Company, REIT Holdings was granted a Class B limited partnership interest and a Class C limited partnership interest in CBRE OP. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, REIT Holdings earned approximately $118,000, relating to its Class C limited partnership interest in CBRE OP. Included in minority interest is $4,000 for the changes in fair value of the Class B interest during the three months ended March 31, 2006. On October 24, 2006, the Class B limited partnership was modified and the Class C limited partnership interest was exchanged for Class A OP units (see Note 2).
Management Services
Affiliates of the Investment Advisor may also provide leasing, brokerage, property management, or mortgage banking services for the Company. For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, received property management fees of approximately $9,000 and $11,000, respectively. No leasing, brokerage or mortgage banking fees were paid to affiliate of the Investment Advisor for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
8. Equity Incentive Plan and Performance Bonus Plan
Equity Incentive Plan
The Company has adopted a 2004 equity incentive plan. The purpose of the 2004 equity incentive plan is to provide the Company with the flexibility to use share options and other awards to provide a means of performance-based compensation. Key employees, directors, trustees, officers, advisors, consultants or other personnel of the Company and its subsidiaries or other persons expected to provide significant services to the Company or its subsidiaries, including employees of the Investment Advisor, would be eligible to be granted share options, restricted shares, phantom shares, distribution equivalent rights and other share-based awards under the 2004 equity incentive plan. No awards of any kind have been made under this plan during periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Performance Bonus Plan
The Company has adopted a 2004 performance bonus plan. Annual bonuses under the Company’s 2004 performance bonus plan are awarded by the Company’s Compensation Committee to selected key employees, including employees of the Investment Advisor, based on corporate factors or individual factors (or a combination of both). Subject to the provisions of the 2004 performance bonus plan, the Compensation Committee will (i) determine and designate those key employees to whom bonuses are to be granted; (ii) determine, consistently with the 2004 performance bonus plan, the amount of the bonus to be granted to any key employee for any performance period; and (iii) determine, consistently with the 2004 performance bonus plan, the terms and conditions of each bonus. Bonuses may be so awarded by the Compensation Committee prior to the commencement of any performance period, during or after any performance period. No bonus shall exceed 200% of the key employee’s aggregate salary for the year. The Compensation Committee may provide for partial bonus payments at target and other levels. Corporate performance hurdles for bonuses may be adjusted by the Compensation Committee in its discretion to reflect (i) dilution from corporate acquisitions and share offerings, and (ii) changes in applicable accounting rules and standards. The Compensation Committee may determine that bonuses shall be paid in cash or shares or other equity-based grants, or a combination thereof. The Compensation Committee may also provide that any such share grants be made under the Company’s 2004 equity incentive plan or any other equity-based plan or program the Company may establish. The Compensation Committee may provide for programs under which the payment of bonuses may be deferred at the election of the employee. No bonuses were awarded and no bonus related expenses were incurred by the Company during the periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
9. Shareholders’ Equity
Under our declaration of trust, we have the authority to issue a total of 1,000,000,000 shares of beneficial interest. Of the total shares authorized, 990,000,000 shares are designated as common shares with a par value of $0.01 per share and 10,000,000 shares are designated as preferred shares.
During the period from July 1, 2004 (date of commencement) to December 31, 2004, the Company issued 6,967,762 common shares of beneficial interest. Funds from the sale of shares were subsequently invested in CBRE OP, with the Company holding 6,967,762 common operating partnership units of CBRE OP. REIT Holdings, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, holds 29,937 common partnership units which creates the minority interest balance upon consolidation. CBRE OP currently has two classes of interest entitled the “Class A Interest,” (limited partnership units) and the “Class B Interest”. Limited partnership units or new classes of Partnership Interests may be issued to newly admitted partners in exchange for the contribution by such partners of cash, real estate partnership interests, stock, notes or other assets or consideration. A Class B Interest was also issued to REIT Holdings. The Class B Interest held by REIT Holdings is entitled to certain distributions, as described in Note 2, and is subject to certain transfer restrictions. The Class C Interest was also issued and held by REIT Holdings and was also entitled to certain distributions and subject to certain transfer restrictions. On October 24, 2006, the Class C interest was exchanged for 216,424 limited partnership units in CBRE OP.
The registration statement relating to the Company’s initial public offering was declared effective on October 24, 2006. CNL Securities Corp. is the dealer manager of our offering. The registration statement covers up to $2,000,000,000 in common shares of beneficial interest, 90% of which will be offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which will be offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by CBRE Advisors LLC, the Investment Advisor, or another firm the Company chooses for that purpose.
During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company repurchased none and 32,331 common shares, respectively, under the Company’s Share Redemption Program.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
10. Distributions
Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to stockholders, will differ from income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences for federal income tax purposes including the treatment of loss on extinguishment of debt, revenue recognition, compensation expense and in the basis of depreciable assets and estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation.
The following table reconciles the distributions declared per common share to the distributions paid per common share during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006:
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Distributions declared per common share | $ | 0.125 | $ | 0.125 | ||||
Less: Distributions declared in the current period, and paid in the subsequent period | (0.125 | ) | (0.125 | ) | ||||
Add: Distributions declared in the prior year, and paid in the current year | 0.125 | 0.125 | ||||||
Distributions paid per common share | $ | 0.125 | $ | 0.125 | ||||
11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts for cash, cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, as well as accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of long-term debt was estimated based on current interest rates available to the Company for debt instruments with similar terms.
The following table summarizes our financial instruments and their calculated fair value at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, (dollars in thousands):
Book Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||
Financial Instrument | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||
Notes Payable | $ | 34,975 | $ | 34,975 | $ | 33,803 | $ | 33,652 |
12. Comments and Contingencies
Litigation – In the ordinary course of business, the Company may be subject to litigation. Currently, neither the Company nor any of the properties are presently subject to any litigation nor, to our knowledge, is any litigation threatened against any of them.
Environmental Matters – The Company is not aware of any environmental liability or any unasserted claim or assessment with respect to an environmental liability that the Company believes would require additional disclosure or the recording of a loss contingency.
13. Subsequent Events
From April 1, 2007 through May 8, 2007, the Company received gross proceeds of approximately $24,087,114 from the sale of 2,409,147 shares.
On April 27, 2007, the Company acquired a fee interest in 602 Central Boulevard, a property located in Coventry, England, United Kingdom. The contract purchase price for 602 Central Boulevard was £11,200,000 ($22,284,000 using the weighted exchange rate of $1.99/£1.00) exclusive of transaction costs, financing fees and working capital reserves. The acquisition was funded from proceeds from our initial public offering and mortgage financings. The property consists of a three-story office building and a surface parking lot completed in 2002. The office building is 100% leased, through February 28, 2017, to Capita Business Services Limited (the “Tenant”), part of The Capita Group plc, one of the UK’s largest business process outsourcing firms and guarantor of the lease. The Tenant has the one time right to break the lease on February 28, 2010, provided Tenant has given the landlord not less than nine months prior written notice to the effect that Tenant intends to leave the property. In connection with this acquisition, on April 27, 2007, the Company entered into a £5,500,000 ($10,945,000 assuming an exchange rate of $1.99/£1.00) financing arrangement. The loan is for a term of seven years and bears interest at a variable rate of interest, currently at 6.35% per annum.
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Explanatory Note
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements, the notes thereto, and the other financial data included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains various “forward-looking statements.” You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Statements regarding the following subjects may be impacted by a number of risks and uncertainties:
• | our business strategy; |
• | our ability to obtain future financing arrangements; |
• | estimates relating to our future distributions; |
• | our understanding of our competition; |
• | market trends; |
• | projected capital expenditures; |
• | the impact of technology on our products, operations and business; and |
• | use of the proceeds of our initial public offering and subsequent offerings. |
The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations are subject to risks and uncertainties and can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these risks before you make an investment decision with respect to our common shares, along with the following factors that could cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements:
• | national, regional and local economic climates; |
• | future terrorist attacks in the United States or abroad; |
• | changes in supply and demand for office, retail, industrial and multi-family residential properties; |
• | our ability to maintain rental rates and maximize occupancy; |
• | our ability to identify acquisitions; |
• | our pace of acquisitions and/or dispositions of properties; |
• | our corporate debt ratings and changes in the general interest rate environment; |
• | the condition of capital markets; |
• | the actual outcome of the resolution of any conflict; |
• | our ability to successfully operate acquired properties; |
• | our ability to qualify as a REIT; |
• | environmental uncertainties and risks related to natural disasters; and |
• | changes in real estate and zoning laws and increases in property taxes. |
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Overview
We are a Maryland real estate investment trust that invests in real estate properties, focusing on office, retail, industrial and multi-family residential properties, as well as other real estate-related assets. We may also utilize our expertise and resources to capitalize on unique opportunities that may exist elsewhere in the marketplace, in which we might also acquire interests in mortgages or other investments where we could seek to acquire the underlying property. We will not invest more than 20% of our total assets in any single investment. In addition, we will seek to maintain a portfolio of geographically diverse assets and may invest up to 30% of our total assets outside of the United States. Investments outside of the United States will be focused in areas in which CB Richard Ellis Investors, LLC, or CBRE Investors, has existing operations or previous investment experience, which today consist of markets in Western Europe (including London, Paris, Milan and Frankfurt), China (including Shanghai and Beijing) and Japan. As of March 31, 2007, we owned seven properties.
We are externally managed by CBRE Advisors LLC, or the Investment Advisor, and all of our real estate investments are held directly by, or indirectly through wholly owned subsidiaries of, CBRE Operating Partnership, L.P., or CBRE OP. Generally, we contribute the proceeds we receive from the issuance of common shares for cash to CBRE OP and CBRE OP, in turn, issues units of limited partnership to us, which entitle us to receive our share of CBRE OP’s earnings or losses and net cash flow. Provided we have sufficient available cash flow, we intend to pay our shareholders quarterly cash dividends. We are structured in a manner that allows CBRE OP to issue limited partnership interests from time to time in exchange for real estate properties. By structuring our acquisitions in this manner, the contributors of real estate to CBRE OP are generally able to defer gain recognition for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Our business objective is to maximize shareholder value through: (1) maintaining an experienced management team of investment professionals; (2) investing in properties in certain markets where property fundamentals will support stable income returns and where capital appreciation is expected to be above average; (3) acquiring properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is expected positive rent growth; and (4) repositioning properties to increase their value in the market place. Operating results at our individual properties are impacted by the supply and demand for office, retail, industrial and multifamily space, trends of the national regional economies, the financial health of current and prospective tenants and their customers, capital market trends, construction costs, and interest rate movements. Individual operating property performance is monitored and calculated using certain non-GAAP financial measures such as an analysis of net operating income. An analysis of net operating income as compared to local regional and national statistics may provide insight into short or longer term trends exclusive of capital markets or capital structuring issues. Interest rates are a critical factor in our results of operations. Our properties may be financed with significant amounts of debt, so changes in interest rates may affect both net income and the health of capital markets. For investments outside of the United States, in addition to monitoring local property market fundamentals and capital market trends, we evaluate currency hedging strategies, taxes, the stability of the local government and economy and the experience of our management team in the region.
We commenced operations in July 2004, following an initial private placement of our common shares of beneficial interest. We raised aggregate net proceeds (after commissions and expenses) of approximately $55.5 million from July 2004 to October 2004 in private placements of our common shares.
On October 24, 2006, we commenced an initial public offering of up to $2,000,000,000 in our common shares, 90% of which is offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which is offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by CBRE Advisors LLC, the Investment Advisor, or another firm we choose for that purpose. As of May 8, 2007, we had accepted subscriptions from 1,288 investors, issued 6,310,042 common shares and received $63,095,847 in gross proceeds.
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
The table below provides information regarding the properties we own. We purchased all of these properties from unaffiliated third parties. These properties are subject to competition from similar properties within their market areas and their economic performance could be affected by changes in local economic conditions. In evaluating these properties for acquisition, we considered a variety of factors including location, functionality and design, price per square foot, the credit worthiness of tenants, length of lease terms, market fundamentals and the in-place rental rates compared to market rates.
As of March 31, 2007 we owned the following properties:
Market | Property | Date Acquired | Year Built | Number of Buildings | Approximate Total Acquisition Cost | Net | Occupancy | |||||||||
San Diego, CA | REMEC Corporate Campus | 9/15/04 | 1983 | 4 | $ | 26,667,000 | 132,685 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Taunton, MA | 300 Constitution Drive | 11/3/04 | 1998 | 1 | 19,806,000 | 330,000 | 100.0 | |||||||||
Alpharetta, GA | Deerfield Commons I | 6/21/05 | 2000 | 1 | 19,577,000 | 121,969 | 94.1 | |||||||||
Alpharetta, GA | Deerfield Commons II | 6/21/05 | — | — | 2,262,000 | — | — | |||||||||
Richardson, TX | 660 North Dorothy | 1/9/06 | 1997 | 1 | 6,836,000 | 120,000 | 100.0 | |||||||||
Richardson, TX | 631 International | 1/9/06 | 1998 | 1 | 5,407,000 | 73,112 | 100.0 | |||||||||
Allen, TX | 505 Century | 1/9/06 | 1997 | 1 | 6,096,000 | 100,000 | 50.0 | |||||||||
Total: | $ | 86,651,000 | 877,766 | 93.5 | ||||||||||||
Critical Accounting Policies
Management believes our most critical accounting policies are accounting for lease revenues (including straight-line rent), regular evaluation of whether the value of a real estate asset has been impaired, real estate purchase price allocations and accounting for our derivatives and hedging activities, if any. Each of these items involves estimates that require management to make judgments that are subjective in nature. Management relies on its experience, collects historical data and current market data, and analyzes these assumptions in order to arrive at what it believes to be reasonable estimates. Under different conditions or assumptions, materially different amounts could be reported related to the accounting policies described below. In addition, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgments on the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could materially differ from these estimates.
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Revenue Recognition and Valuation of Receivables
Our revenues, which are composed largely of rental income, include rents reported on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease. If our leases provide for rental increases at specified intervals, we will be required to straight-line the recognition of revenue, which will result in the recording of a receivable for rent not yet due under the lease terms. Accordingly, our management must determine, in its judgment, to what extent the unbilled rent receivable applicable to each specific tenant is collectible. We review unbilled rent receivable on a quarterly basis and take into consideration the tenant’s payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area in which the property is located. Should the collectability of unbilled rent with respect to any given tenant be in doubt, we would be required to record an increase in our allowance for doubtful accounts or record a direct write-off of the specific rent receivable, which would have an adverse effect on our net income for the year in which the reserve is increased or the direct write-off is recorded and would decrease our total assets and shareholders’ equity.
Investments in Real Estate
We record investments in real estate at cost (including third party acquisition expenses) and we capitalize improvements and replacements when they extend the useful life or improve the efficiency of the asset. We expense costs of repairs and maintenance as incurred. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of our real estate assets, which we expect to be approximately 39 years for buildings and improvements, three to five years for equipment and fixtures and the shorter of the useful life or the remaining lease term for tenant improvements and leasehold interests.
We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation to record on an annual basis with respect to our investments in real estate. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because, if we were to shorten the expected useful lives of our investments in real estate, we would depreciate these investments over fewer years, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower net income on an annual basis throughout the expected useful lives of the related assets.
We have adopted SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” which establishes a single accounting model for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets including discontinued operations. SFAS 144 requires that the operations related to properties that have been sold or that we intend to sell be presented as discontinued operations in the statement of operations for all periods presented, and properties we intend to sell be designated as “held for sale” on our balance sheet.
When circumstances such as adverse market conditions indicate a possible impairment of the value of a property, we review the recoverability of the property’s carrying value. The review of recoverability is based on our estimate of the future undiscounted cash flows, excluding interest charges, expected to result from the property’s use and eventual disposition. Our forecast of these cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income, market and other applicable trends and residual value, as well as the effects of leasing demand, competition and other factors. These factors contain subjectivity and thus are not able to be precisely estimated. If impairment exists due to the inability to recover the carrying value of a property, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the property. We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the values of our investments in real estate.
Real Estate Purchase Price Allocation
We allocate the purchase price to tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building and tenant improvements) based on the estimated fair values of those tangible assets assuming the building was vacant. Estimates of fair value for land are based on factors such as comparisons to other properties sold in the same geographic area adjusted for unique characteristics. Estimates of fair values of buildings and tenant improvements are based on present values determined based upon the application of hypothetical leases with market rates and terms.
We record above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. We amortize any capitalized above-market lease values as a reduction of rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. We amortize any capitalized below- market lease values as an increase to rental income over the initial term and any fixed-rate renewal periods in the respective leases.
We measure the aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired based on the difference between (i) the property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and (ii) the property valued as if vacant. Management’s estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers (e.g., discounted cash flow analysis). Factors considered by management in its analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. We also consider information obtained about each property as a result of our pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses to the extent that such costs are not already incurred in connection with a new lease origination as part of the transaction.
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The total amount of other intangible assets acquired is further allocated to in-place lease values and customer relationship intangible values based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with that respective tenant. Characteristics considered by management in allocating these values include the nature and extent of our existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals (including those existing under the terms of the lease agreement), among other factors.
We amortize the value of in-place leases to expense over the initial term of the respective leases, which we primarily expect to range from five to fifteen years. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial term and any renewal periods in the respective leases, but in no event may the amortization period for intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and customer relationship intangibles would be charged to expense.
These assessments have a direct impact on net income and revenues. If we assign more fair value to the in-place leases versus buildings and tenant improvements, assigned costs would generally be depreciated over a shorter period, resulting in more depreciation expense and a lower net income on an annual basis. Likewise, if we estimate that more of our leases in-place at acquisition is on terms believed to be above the current market rates for similar properties, the calculated present value of the amount above market would be amortized monthly as a direct reduction to rental revenues and ultimately reduce the amount of net income.
Treatment of Management Compensation, Expense Reimbursements
Management of our operations is conducted by the Investment Advisor. Fees related to services provided by the Investment Advisor are accounted for based on the nature of such service and the relevant accounting literature. Fees for services performed that represent period costs of our company, such as cash payments for investment management fees paid to the Investment Advisor, are expensed as incurred. In addition, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor owns a partnership interest which represents a profits interest in CBRE OP related to these services.
Subject to certain limitations, we are obligated to reimburse the Investment Advisor for the organizational and offering costs incurred on our behalf. This treatment is consistent with Staff Accounting Bulletin, or SAB, Topic 1.B.1, which requires that we include all of the costs associated with our operations and formation in our financial statements. These costs will then be analyzed and segregated between those which are organizational in nature, those which are offering-related salaries and other general and administrative expenses of the Investment Advisor and its affiliates, and those which qualify as offering expenses in accordance with SAB Topic 5.A. Organizational costs are expensed as incurred in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities. Offering-related salaries and other general and administrative costs of the Investment Advisor and its affiliates will be expensed as incurred, and third-party offering expenses will be taken as a reduction against the net proceeds of the offering within additional paid-in capital, or APIC, in accordance with SAB Topic 5.A. As of March 31, 2007, the Investment Advisor had incurred approximately $6,601,000 in offering costs relating to our initial public offering.
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Accounting for Derivative Financial Investments and Hedging Activities
We account for our derivative and hedging activities, if any, in accordance with SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ,” as amended, which requires all derivative instruments to be carried at fair value on the balance sheet.
Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking each hedge transaction. We periodically review the effectiveness of each hedging transaction, which involves estimating future cash flows. Cash flow hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instrument on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability, with a corresponding amount recorded in other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity. Calculation of a fair value of derivative instruments also requires management to use estimates. Amounts will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to the income statement in the period or periods the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges under SFAS 133. The changes in fair value hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instruments on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities, with the corresponding amount recorded in current period earnings. As of March 31, 2007 and 2006, we did not have any derivative and hedging activities.
Accounting for Share-Based Compensation
We have adopted the fair value based method of accounting for share-based compensation. Under this approach, we recognize an expense for the fair value of any share-based compensation at the time it is granted, as well as for transactions with non-employees in which services are performed in exchange for equity instruments.
Variable Interest Entities
In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, or FIN 46R. The purpose of this interpretation is to provide guidance on how to identify a variable interest entity, or VIE, and determine when the assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests, and results of operations of a VIE need to be included in a company’s consolidated financial statements. A company that holds variable interests in any entity will need to consolidate that entity if the company’s interest in the VIE is such that the company will absorb a majority of the VIE’s anticipated losses and/or receive a majority of the VIE’s expected residual returns. As of March 31, 2007, we did not have any investment interests in VIEs.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 to Three Months Ended March 31, 2006.
Revenues
Rental
Rental revenue decreased $21,000, or 1%, to $1,683,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $1,704,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The decrease was due to 505 Century becoming 50% vacant in April 2006, resulting in decrease of rental revenue of $63,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007, offset by increases in rental revenue of approximately $44,000 at REMEC and Deerfield I.
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Tenant Reimbursements
Tenant reimbursements increased $128,000, or 36%, to $485,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $357,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, primarily as a result of increased tenant tax expense recovery consistent with the 2007 budget.
Expenses
Operating and Maintenance
Property operating and maintenance expenses remained consistent for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
Property Taxes
Property tax expense increased $85,000, or 40%, to $295,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $210,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase is based on a combination of increased assessments and tax rates for all properties in the portfolio.
Interest
Interest expense remained consistent for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense increased $107,000 to $223,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $116,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Of the total increase, $72,000 is due to the increase in directors and officers’ insurance for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to March 31, 2006. In addition, shareholder servicing fees, and other professional fees increased by approximately $35,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to March 31, 2006.
Investment Management Fee and Class C Fee to Related Party
Investment management and Class C fees remained consistent, on a total basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $38,000 or 3.4%, to $1,143,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $1,105,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The net increase is related to tenant improvement and leasing commission activities at Deerfield I and 660 N. Dorothy.
Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income increased $250,000 to $264,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $14,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase was due to the investing of public offering net cash proceeds in interest earning cash equivalents.
Minority Interest
Minority interest decreased $6,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006.
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our sources of funds will primarily be the net proceeds of our initial public offering, operating cash flows and borrowings. We believe that these cash resources will be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements and we do not anticipate a need to raise funds from other than these sources within the next twelve months depending on market conditions, we expect that once the net proceeds of our initial public offering are fully invested, our debt financing will be approximately 65% of the value of the cost of our assets before non-cash reserves and depreciation. The amount of debt we place on an individual property, or the amount of debt incurred by an individual entity in which we invest, may be more or less than 65% of the value of such property or the value of the assets owned by such entity, depending on market conditions and other factors. In fact, depending on market conditions and other factors, we may choose not to place debt on our portfolio or our assets and may choose not to borrow to finance our operations or to acquire properties. Our declaration of trust limits our borrowing to 300% of our net assets unless any excess borrowing is approved by a majority of our independent trustees and is disclosed to our shareholders in our next quarterly report. Our declaration of trust defines “net assets” as our total assets (other than intangibles) at cost, before deducting depreciation, reserves for bad debts or other non-cash reserves, less total liabilities, calculated at least quarterly by us on a basis consistently applied; provided, however, that during such periods in which we are obtaining regular independent valuations of the current value of its net assets for purposes of enabling fiduciaries of employee benefit plan stockholders to comply with applicable Department of Labor reporting requirements, “net assets” means the greater of (i) the amount determined pursuant to the foregoing and (ii) the assets’ aggregate valuation established by the most recent such valuation report without reduction for depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves. Any indebtedness we do incur will likely be subject to continuing covenants, and we will likely be required to make continuing representations and warranties in connection with such debt. Moreover, some or all of our debt may be secured by some or all of our assets. If we default in the payment of interest or principal on any such debt, breach any representation or warranty in connection with any borrowing or violate any covenant in any loan document, our lender may accelerate the maturity of such debt requiring us to immediately repay all outstanding principal. If we are unable to make such payment, our lender could foreclose on our assets that are pledged as collateral to such lender. The lender could also sue us or force us into bankruptcy. Any such event would have a material adverse effect on the value of our common shares. We believe that, even without any proceeds raised from our initial public offering, we have sufficient cash flow from operations to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months and into the foreseeable future.
In addition to making investments in accordance with our investment objectives, we expect to use our capital resources to make certain payments to the Investment Advisor and the Dealer Manager. During the offering stage, assuming all of the shares in our primary offering are sold, these payments will include payments of up to $126.0 million for selling commissions, up to $27.0 million for the dealer manager fee, up to $18.0 million for the marketing support fee and up to $28.0 million for organizational and offering expenses. During the acquisition and operational stages, certain services related to the acquisition and management of our investments and our operations will be provided to us by the Investment Advisor pursuant to an advisory agreement entered into in July 2004 which was amended and restated in October 2006. Pursuant to that agreement, we expect to make various payments to the Investment Advisor, including acquisition fees, investment management fees and payments for reimbursements of certain costs incurred by the Investment Advisor in providing related services to us. As the actual amounts to be paid are dependent upon the total equity and debt capital we raise and our results of operations, we cannot determine these amounts at this time.
In order to avoid corporate-level tax on our net taxable income, we are required to pay distributions to our shareholders equal to our net taxable income. In addition, to qualify as a REIT, we are required to pay distributions to our shareholders equal to at least 90% of our net ordinary taxable income. Therefore, once the net proceeds we receive from our initial public offering are substantially fully invested, we will need to raise additional capital in order to grow our business and acquire additional real estate investments. We anticipate borrowing funds to obtain additional capital, but there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
Historical Cash Flows
Our net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $73,000, or 9.4% to $701,000, for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $774,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The decrease is primarily related to additional corporate level expenses now that the REIT is public.
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Net cash used in investing activities decreased by approximately $16,645,000 to $1,196,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to $17,841,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The decrease was the result of differences in our acquisitions during the periods where we acquired the Texas Portfolio of properties during the three months ended March 31, 2006 for $17,839,000 as compared to the payment of a $1,101,000 deposit on the 602 Central Boulevard property in Coventry, England during the three months ended March 31, 2007, a decrease of $16,738,000. The decrease in acquisitions activity was offset by increases in capital improvement and lease commission expenditures of approximately $95,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006.
Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $24,841,000 to $24,036,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to ($805,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase is due to the $24,916,000 in net proceeds, after offering costs, received from the public offering, offset by an increase in distributions to shareholders and minority interest holder of $46,000 and reduced security deposit collections of $29,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Measure: Funds From Operations
Management believes that Funds From Operations, or FFO, is a useful supplemental measure of REIT performance. We compute FFO in accordance with standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not compute FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, or that interpret the NAREIT definition differently than we do. The revised White Paper defines FFO as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding extraordinary items, as defined by GAAP, and gains and losses from sales of depreciable operating property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and depreciation of non-real estate assets), and after adjustment for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.
Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. Management believes that FFO provides useful information to the investment community about our financial performance when compared to other REITs since FFO is generally recognized as the industry standard for reporting the operations of REITs.
FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indication of our financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.
The following table presents our FFO for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
Quarter Ended March 31 | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Reconciliation of net loss to funds from operations: | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (253 | ) | ||
Adjustments: | ||||||||
Minority interest | (3 | ) | 3 | |||||
Class C Fee | — | 91 | ||||||
Real estate depreciation and amortization | 1,143 | 1,105 | ||||||
Funds from operations | $ | 1,008 | $ | 946 | ||||
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Financing
In November 2005, we entered into an approximately $9.7 million secured mortgage loan with Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America with regard to the acquisition of Deerfield Commons I. The maturity date of this loan is December 10, 2015. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.23% per annum and requires monthly payments of interest only until December 10, 2010. Beginning January 10, 2011 through November 10, 2015, monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $53,582 are due and payable. The entire remaining principal balance together with any accrued interest thereon will be due and payable in full on the maturity date.
In March 2005, we entered into a $12.0 million secured mortgage loan with The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company with regard to the acquisition of 300 Constitution Drive. The maturity date of this loan is April 1, 2012. The loan bears interest payable monthly at a fixed rate of 4.84% per annum. No payments of principal are required until the maturity date, at which time the entire principal balance together with any accrued interest thereon will be due and payable.
In October 2004, we entered into an approximately $13.3 million secured mortgage loan with The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company with regard to the acquisition of the REMEC Corporate Campus. The maturity date of this loan is November 1, 2011. The loan bears interest payable monthly at a fixed rate of 4.79% per annum. No payments of principal are required until the maturity date, at which time the entire principal balance together with any accrued interest thereon will be due and payable.
In addition, subsequent to March 31, 2007 in connection with the Company’s acquisition of 602 Central Boulevard, CBRERT Coventry Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a £5,500,000 ($10,945,000 assuming an exchange rate of $1.99/£1.00) financing arrangement with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. The loan is for a term of seven years with an interest rate of 6.35%.
Distribution Policy
In order to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Internal Revenue Code, we must make distributions to our shareholders each year in an amount at least equal to 90% of our REIT taxable income.
It is anticipated that distributions generally will be taxable as ordinary income to our shareholders, although a portion of such distributions may be designated by us as a return of capital or as capital gain. We will furnish annually to each of our shareholders a statement setting forth distributions paid during the preceding year and their characterization as ordinary income, return of capital or capital gains.
To the extent that our cash available for distribution is less than the amount we are required to distribute to quality as a REIT, we may consider various funding sources to cover any shortfall, including borrowing funds on a short-term, or possibly long-term, basis or selling properties. In addition, we may utilize these funding sources to make distributions that exceed the amount we are required to distribute to qualify as a REIT; however, we will not use offering proceeds for this purpose.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Since inception, we have not maintained any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. Further, we have not guaranteed any obligations of unconsolidated entities nor do we have any commitment or intent to provide additional funding to any such entities. Accordingly, we are not materially exposed to any market, credit, liquidity or financing risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.
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Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table provides information with respect to our contractual obligations at March 31, 2007.
Payments of principal and interest due by period | |||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations | Total | Less than One Year | One to Three Years | Three to Five Years | More Than Five Years | ||||||||||
Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by REMEC Corporate Campus | $ | 16,211,816 | $ | 634,675 | $ | 1,269,350 | $ | 14,307,791 | $ | — | |||||
Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by 300 Constitution Drive | 14,952,400 | 580,800 | 1,161,600 | 1,161,600 | 12,048,400 | ||||||||||
Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by Deerfield Commons I | 14,081,199 | 508,617 | 1,017,235 | 1,185,121 | 11,370,226 | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 45,245,415 | $ | 1,724,092 | $ | 3,448,185 | $ | 16,654,512 | $ | 23,418,626 | |||||
The Company is committed to pay $4,807,000 in accrued offering costs payable to a related party. The timing of future payments is uncertain.
Income Taxes
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2004. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on income that we distribute currently to our shareholders. Under the Internal Revenue Code, REITs are subject to numerous organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that they distribute at least 90% of their annual net taxable income (excluding net capital gains) to their shareholders. If we fail to qualify for taxation as a REIT in any year, our income will be taxed at regular corporate rates, and we may be precluded from qualifying for treatment as a REIT for the four-year period following our failure to qualify. Even if we qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we may still be subject to state, local and foreign taxes on our income and property and to U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income. Beginning January 1, 2007, the Texas Portfolio became subject to the Texas Gross Margin Tax. The impact was that the Company incurred approximately $3,000 of Gross Margin Tax for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Inflation
The real estate market has not been affected significantly by inflation in the past several years due to the relatively low inflation rate. With the exception of leases with tenants in multifamily properties, we expect to include provisions in the majority of our tenant leases designed to protect us from the impact of inflation. These provisions will include reimbursement billings for operating expense pass-through charges, real estate tax and insurance reimbursements, or in some cases, annual reimbursement of operating expenses above a certain allowance. Due to the generally long-term nature of these leases, annual rent increases may not be sufficient to cover inflation and rent may be below market. Leases in multifamily properties generally turn over on an annual basis and do not typically present the same issue regarding inflation protection due to their short-term nature.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk includes risks that arise from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market sensitive instruments. In pursuing our business plan, we expect that the primary market risk to which we will be exposed is interest rate risk.
We may be exposed to the effects of interest rate changes primarily as a result of long-term debt used to maintain liquidity and fund expansion of our real estate investment portfolio and operations. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. To achieve our objectives, we will borrow primarily at fixed rates or variable rates and, in some cases, with the ability to convert variable rates to fixed rates. We may also enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps and caps in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We will not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes.
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We had approximately $35.0 million of outstanding indebtedness, representing approximately 47% of our net assets (or approximately 40% of the cost of our assets including intangibles), as of March 31, 2007. Approximately $13.3 million of such indebtedness matures on November 1, 2011 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.79%, $12.0 million of such indebtedness matures on April 1, 2012 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.84% and $9.7 million of such indebtedness matures on December 10, 2015 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.23%. Upon the maturity of our debt, there is a market risk as to the prevailing rates at the time of refinancing. Changes in market rates on our fixed-rate debt affect the fair market value of our debt but it has no impact on interest expense or cash flow. A 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates on our fixed rate debt would not increase or decrease our annual interest expense due to the fixed rate nature of our debt.
The fair value of long-term debt was estimated based on current interest rates available to the Company for debt instruments with similar terms. The following table summarizes our financial instruments and their calculated fair value at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (dollars in thousands):
Book Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||
Financial Instrument | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||
Notes Payable | $ | 34,975 | $ | 34,975 | $ | 33,803 | $ | 33,652 |
A 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would increase or decrease the fair market value of our notes payable by $2.8 million.
In addition to changes in interest rates, the value of our real estate is subject to fluctuations based on changes in local and regional economic conditions and changes in the creditworthiness of lessees, which may affect our ability to refinance our debt if necessary.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
For a discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations above.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Not applicable.
Item 4T. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no matter how well a control system is designed and operated, it can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within our company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports. Also, we may have investments in certain unconsolidated entities. Because we do not control these entities, our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities are necessarily substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
We are not currently required to comply with Section 404 (Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 because we are not an “accelerated filer,” as defined by Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act. We are in the process of continuously improving our internal controls over financial reporting processes and procedures for our financial reporting so that our management can report on these processes and procedures when required to do so.
Changes in Internal Controls
There have been no significant changes in our “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the fourth quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
We are not party to any material legal proceeding as of March 31, 2007.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A to Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
Unregistered Sales of Securities
None.
Use of Proceeds from Sale of Registered Securities
During the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we did not sell any equity securities that are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor did we repurchase any of our securities.
The registration statement relating to our initial public offering (No. 333-127405) was declared effective on October 24, 2006. CNL Securities Corp. is the Dealer Manager of our offering. The registration statement covers up to $2,000,000,000 in common shares of beneficial interest, 90% of which will be offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which will be offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by CBRE Advisors LLC, the Investment Advisor, or another firm we choose for that purpose. We reserve the right to reallocate the shares between the primary offering and our dividend reinvestment plan. From October 24, 2006 (effective date) through March 31, 2007, we received gross offering proceeds of approximately $39,008,733 from the sale of 3,900,895 shares.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
None.
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Item 5. | Other Information |
None.
Item 6. | Exhibits |
31.1 | Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
31.2 | Certification of by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
32.1 | Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
32.2 | Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. |
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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.
CB RICHARD ELLIS REALTY TRUST | ||||
Date: May 15, 2007 | /s/ JACK A. CUNEO | |||
Jack A. Cuneo | ||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Date: May 15, 2007 | /s/ LAURIE ROMANAK | |||
Laurie Romanak | ||||
Chief Financial Officer |
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