Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ' |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Described below are certain of our significant accounting policies. The disclosures regarding several of the policies have been condensed or omitted in accordance with interim reporting regulations specified by Form 10-Q. Please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete listing of all of our significant accounting policies. |
In the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, all dollar and share amounts in tabulation are in thousands of dollars and shares, respectively, unless otherwise noted. |
Real Estate |
We amortize the value of in-place leases acquired to expense over the term of the respective leases. The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial term and any anticipated renewal periods, but in no event does 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 tenant relationship intangibles would be charged to expense. As of March 31, 2014, the estimated remaining useful lives for acquired lease intangibles range from less than 1 year to approximately 8 years. |
Anticipated amortization expense associated with the acquired lease intangibles for each of the following five years as of March 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands): |
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Year | | Lease | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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April 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 | | $ | 241 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2015 | | 312 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2016 | | 300 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2017 | | 300 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2018 | | 127 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Accumulated depreciation and amortization related to our consolidated investments in real estate assets and intangibles were as follows (in thousands): |
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31-Mar-14 | | Buildings and Improvements | | Land and Improvements | | Lease Intangibles | | Acquired Below-Market Leases | | Other Intangibles |
Cost | | $ | 211,463 | | | $ | 72,646 | | | $ | 11,032 | | | $ | (3,578 | ) | | $ | 9,626 | |
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Less: depreciation and amortization | | (49,501 | ) | | (1,478 | ) | | (6,224 | ) | | 2,232 | | | (4,378 | ) |
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Net | | $ | 161,962 | | | $ | 71,168 | | | $ | 4,808 | | | $ | (1,346 | ) | | $ | 5,248 | |
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December 31, 2013 | | Buildings and Improvements | | Land and Improvements | | Lease Intangibles | | Acquired Below-Market Leases | | Other Intangibles |
Cost | | $ | 210,980 | | | $ | 72,646 | | | $ | 11,022 | | | $ | (3,578 | ) | | $ | 9,626 | |
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Less: depreciation and amortization | | (47,249 | ) | | (1,402 | ) | | (5,929 | ) | | 2,141 | | | (4,230 | ) |
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Net | | $ | 163,731 | | | $ | 71,244 | | | $ | 5,093 | | | $ | (1,437 | ) | | $ | 5,396 | |
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Condominium Inventory |
Condominium inventory is stated at the lower of cost or fair market value and consists of land acquisition costs, land development costs, construction costs, interest, and real estate taxes, which are capitalized during the period beginning with the commencement of development and ending with the completion of construction. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, condominium inventory consisted of $3 million of our one remaining unfinished unit at Chase — The Private Residences. |
For condominium inventory, at each reporting date, management compares the estimated fair value less costs to sell to the carrying value. An adjustment is recorded to the extent that the fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value. We determine the estimated fair value of condominiums based on comparable sales in the normal course of business under existing and anticipated market conditions. This evaluation takes into consideration estimated future selling prices, costs incurred to date, estimated additional future costs, and management’s plans for the property. |
Accounts Receivable |
Accounts receivable primarily consist of straight-line rental revenue receivables of $6.6 million and $6.2 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and receivables from our hotel operators and tenants related to our other consolidated properties of $3.6 million and $3.4 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $2.3 million and $2.4 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. |
Reorganization Expense |
Reorganization items are expense or income items that were incurred or realized by our special purpose entity Behringer Harvard Frisco Square, LP along with our indirect subsidiaries, BHFS I, LLC, BHFS II, LLC, BHFS III, LLC, BHFS IV, LLC and BHFS Theater, LLC as a result of the 2012 restructuring and are presented separately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. |
Investment Impairment |
For all of our real estate and real estate related investments, we monitor events and changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets may not be recoverable. Examples of the types of events and circumstances that would cause management to assess our assets for potential impairment include, but are not limited to: a significant decrease in the market price of an asset; a significant change in the manner in which the asset is being used; an accumulation of costs in excess of the acquisition basis plus construction of the property; major vacancies and the resulting loss of revenues; natural disasters; a change in the projected holding period; legitimate purchase offers and changes in the global and local markets or economic conditions. Our assets may at times be concentrated in limited geographic locations and, to the extent that our portfolio is concentrated in limited geographic locations, downturns specifically related to such regions may result in tenants defaulting on their lease obligations at a portion of our properties within a short time period, which may result in asset impairments. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, we assess potential impairment by comparing estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows expected to be generated over the life of the asset and from its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset. These projected cash flows are prepared internally by the Advisor and reflect in-place and projected leasing activity, market revenue and expense growth rates, market capitalization rates, discount rates, and changes in economic and other relevant conditions. The Company's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer review these projected cash flows to assure that the valuation is prepared using reasonable inputs and assumptions that are consistent with market data or with assumptions that would be used by a third-party market participant and assume the highest and best use of the investment. We consider trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist. In the event that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to adjust the carrying amount of the asset to estimated fair value. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding factors such as market rents, economic conditions, and occupancy rates could significantly affect these estimates. |
We also evaluate our investments in notes receivable as of each reporting date. If we believe that it is probable we will not collect all principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the notes, we consider the loan impaired. When evaluating loans for potential impairment, we compare the carrying amount of the loans to the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or, if a loan is collateral dependent, to the estimated fair value of the related collateral net of any senior loans. For impaired loans, a provision is made for loan losses to adjust the reserve for loan losses. The reserve for loan losses is a valuation allowance that reflects our current estimate of loan losses as of the balance sheet date. The reserve is adjusted through the provision for loan losses account on our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. |
In evaluating our investments for impairment, management may use appraisals and make estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the projected date of disposition of the properties, the estimated future cash flows of the properties during our ownership, planned development and the projected sales price of each of the properties. A future change in these estimates and assumptions could result in understating or overstating the book value of our investments, which could be material to our financial statements. |
We also evaluate our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures at each reporting date. If we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value, we will record an impairment charge based on these evaluations. We assess potential impairment by comparing our portion of estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows expected to be generated by the joint venture over the life of the joint venture's assets to the carrying amount of the joint venture. In the event that the carrying amount exceeds our portion of estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to adjust the carrying amount of the joint venture to its estimated fair value. |
The value of our properties held for development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date, as well as estimates of future demand for the property type under development. We have analyzed trends and other information related to each potential development and incorporated this information, as well as our current outlook, into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses. Due to the judgment and assumptions applied in the estimation process with respect to impairments, including the fact that limited market information regarding the value of comparable land exists at this time, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated. |
We believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, our property under development, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, and notes receivable is currently recoverable. However, if market conditions worsen beyond our current expectations, or if our assumptions regarding expected future cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of our assets decrease or our expected hold periods decrease, or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value calculations, we may need to take additional charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets. Any such non-cash charges would have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. |
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates include such items as purchase price allocation for real estate acquisitions, impairment of long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization, allowance for doubtful accounts, and allowance for loan losses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Reclassification |
To conform to the current year presentation, which presents hotel operating expense as a separate component of property operating expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income due to the acquisition of the Chase Park Plaza hotel operations, we reclassified $3.6 million from property operating expense to hotel operating expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013. |
New Accounting Pronouncements |
In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08 (“ASU 2014-08”), Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topics 205 and 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The update changes the definition of discontinued operations by limiting discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. In addition, ASU 2014-08 requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations so users of the financial statements will be provided with more information about the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance may have on our condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures. |
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In February 2013, the FASB issued updated guidance for the measurement and disclosure of obligations. The guidance requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in the update also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. This guidance is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements or disclosures. |
Subsequent Events |
We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure in our condensed consolidated financial statements and noted no subsequent events that would require adjustment to the condensed consolidated financial statements or additional disclosure in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. |