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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
File No. 333-185111
CORPORATE PROPERTY ASSOCIATES 18 — GLOBAL INCORPORATED
Prospectus Supplement No. 1 Dated June 6, 2013
To Prospectus Dated May 7, 2013
This prospectus supplement (the "Prospectus Supplement") is part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the prospectus of Corporate Property Associates 18 — Global Incorporated, dated May 7, 2013 (as amended or supplemented, the "Prospectus"). Unless the context indicates otherwise, the information contained in this Prospectus Supplement supersedes the information contained in the Prospectus. Terms used but not defined in the Prospectus Supplement shall have the meanings given to them in the Prospectus. A copy of the Prospectus will be provided by Corporate Property Associates 18 — Global Incorporated upon request.
Suitability Standards | S-1 | |||
Prior Programs | S-1 |
The paragraph regarding the New York and North Carolina special suitability standards, as set forth in the "Suitability Standards" section on page 2 of our prospectus, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
New York imposes a higher minimum investment requirement than we require. In New York, individuals must invest at least $2,500 (not applicable to IRAs).
The paragraph and table in the "Prior Programs — Information about Completed and Currently Operating CPA® Programs and CWI — Distribution Coverage" section beginning on page 83 of our prospectus is superseded in its entirety by the following:
Distribution Coverage
The following chart summarizes information regarding the total distributions paid to common stockholders by the CPA® Programs and CWI and the percentage of these distributions that was covered by the net cash provided by operating activities as calculated in accordance with GAAP for the 10-year period from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2012.
Percentage of Total Distributions Paid to Common Stockholders Covered by GAAP Cash Flow from Operating Activities
(Dollars in thousands) | Total Distributions Paid(1) | GAAP Cash Flow Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities(2) | % Coverage | |||||||
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2012 | ||||||||||
CPA®:17 — Global | $ | 147,649 | $ | 157,275 | 107 | % | ||||
CPA®:16 — Global | 134,649 | 190,939 | 142 | % | ||||||
CPA®:15(3) | 47,921 | 76,476 | 160 | % | ||||||
CWI | 3,110 | (5,850 | ) | 0 | % |
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(Dollars in thousands) | Total Distributions Paid(1) | GAAP Cash Flow Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities(2) | % Coverage | |||||||
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2011 | ||||||||||
CPA®:17 — Global | $ | 102,503 | $ | 101,515 | 99 | % | ||||
CPA®:16 — Global | 103,880 | 156,927 | 151 | % | ||||||
CPA®:15 | 94,272 | 163,566 | 174 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14(4) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||
CWI | 606 | (1091 | ) | 0 | % | |||||
2010 | ||||||||||
CPA®:17 — Global | $ | 60,937 | $ | 69,518 | 114 | % | ||||
CPA®:16 — Global | 82,013 | 121,390 | 148 | % | ||||||
CPA®:15 | 91,743 | 168,725 | 184 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 69,155 | 109,288 | 158 | % | ||||||
CWI(5) | 0 | (62 | ) | 0 | % | |||||
2009 | ||||||||||
CPA®:17 — Global | $ | 27,193 | $ | 35,348 | 130 | % | ||||
CPA®:16 — Global | 80,778 | 116,625 | 144 | % | ||||||
CPA®:15 | 88,939 | 164,475 | 185 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 68,832 | 87,900 | 128 | % | ||||||
2008 | ||||||||||
CPA®:17 — Global | $ | 5,196 | $ | 4,443 | 86 | % | ||||
CPA®:16 — Global | 79,011 | 117,435 | 149 | % | ||||||
CPA®:15 | 98,153 | 180,789 | 184 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 68,851 | 110,697 | 161 | % | ||||||
2007 | ||||||||||
CPA®:17 — Global(6) | $ | 0 | $ | (17 | ) | 0 | % | |||
CPA®:16 — Global | 72,551 | 120,985 | 167 | % | ||||||
CPA®:15 | 85,327 | 162,985 | 191 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 68,323 | 89,730 | 131 | % | ||||||
2006 | ||||||||||
CPA®:16 — Global | $ | 41,227 | $ | 52,255 | 127 | % | ||||
CPA®:15 | 82,850 | 144,818 | 175 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 83,633 | 102,232 | 122 | % | ||||||
CPA®:12(7) | 19,265 | 27,364 | 142 | % | ||||||
2005 | ||||||||||
CPA®:16 — Global | $ | 28,939 | $ | 40,338 | 139 | % | ||||
CPA®:15 | 80,475 | 124,049 | 154 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 51,905 | 70,895 | 137 | % | ||||||
CPA®:12 | 25,431 | 44,285 | 174 | % | ||||||
2004 | ||||||||||
CPA®:16 — Global | $ | 5,918 | $ | 7,584 | 128 | % | ||||
CPA®:15 | 67,797 | 90,721 | 134 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 50,973 | 70,590 | 138 | % | ||||||
CPA®:12 | 25,173 | 27,529 | 109 | % | ||||||
CIP®(8) | 12,093 | 17,306 | 143 | % |
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(Dollars in thousands) | Total Distributions Paid(1) | GAAP Cash Flow Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities(2) | % Coverage | |||||||
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2003 | ||||||||||
CPA®:16 — Global(9) | $ | 0 | $ | (30 | ) | 0 | % | |||
CPA®:15 | 40,498 | 55,536 | 137 | % | ||||||
CPA®:14 | 50,173 | 59,410 | 118 | % | ||||||
CPA®:12 | 24,960 | 28,979 | 116 | % | ||||||
CIP® | 23,891 | 33,198 | 139 | % |
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
- (1)
- Total distributions paid to common stockholders are on a cash basis and are derived from the statement of cash flows for each period. These amounts differ from distributions declared, which are on an accrual basis. For example, a distribution declared in the fourth quarter of a fiscal year is paid in the first quarter of the following year.
- (2)
- It should be noted that, in the GAAP statement of cash flows, distributions to and from non-controlling interests, such as our partners in consolidated joint ventures, are not classified within cash flows from operating activities, regardless of whether they relate to operating activities. The information in this table is provided for illustrative purposes only and should be evaluated in conjunction with the complete financial statements of the CPA® Programs and CWI. Additional information regarding operating performance of the CPA® Programs and CWI can be found in their respective filings with the SEC.
- (3)
- Represents the period from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. On September 28, 2012, CPA®:15 merged into W. P. Carey. As a result of the merger, CPA®:15 did not file financial statements for the third quarter or thereafter.
- (4)
- On May 2, 2011, CPA®:14 merged into CPA®:16 — Global. As a result of the merger, CPA®:14 did not file financial statements for the first quarter of 2011 or thereafter.
- (5)
- Represents the period from CWI's commencement of operations through December 31, 2010.
- (6)
- Represents the period from CPA®:17 — Global's inception, February 20, 2007, through December 31, 2007.
- (7)
- Represents the period from January 1, 2006, through November 30, 2006. On December 1, 2006, CPA®:12 merged into CPA®:14. As a result of the merger, CPA®:12 did not file financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2006 or thereafter.
- (8)
- Represents the period from January 1, 2004, through August 30, 2004. On September 1, 2004, CIP® merged into CPA®:15. As a result of the merger, CIP® did not file financial statements for the third quarter of 2004 or thereafter.
- (9)
- Represents the period from CPA®:16 — Global's inception, June 5, 2003, through December 31, 2003. CPA®:16 — Global paid its first distribution in April 2004.
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CORPORATE PROPERTY ASSOCIATES 18 — GLOBAL INCORPORATED
Prospectus Supplement No. 1 Dated June 6, 2013 To Prospectus Dated May 7, 2013
INDEX TO THIS SUPPLEMENT
SUITABILITY STANDARDS
PRIOR PROGRAMS
Percentage of Total Distributions Paid to Common Stockholders Covered by GAAP Cash Flow from Operating Activities