UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant | o |
| x | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| o | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| o | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| o | Definitive Additional Materials |
| o | Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12 |
AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of person(s) filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
| x | Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(l) and 0-11. |
| (1) | Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: |
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
| (2) | Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: |
6,959,059 (includes (a) 6,956,303 shares of common stock, (b) 2,666 restricted shares of common stock required under the Company’s employee and director incentive restricted share plan to be automatically granted to each of the Company’s independent directors in connection with the Company’s annual meeting and (c) 90 units of limited partnership in American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P.)
| (3) | Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): |
$17.25 (based on the $120,000,000 gross purchase price in the proposed asset sale)
| (4) | Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: |
$120,000,000
$13,908
| o | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. |
| o | Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. |
| (1) | Amount Previously Paid: |
| (2) | Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: |
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PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT DATED JULY 18, 2017 — SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
To the Stockholders of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.:
You are cordially invited to attend the 2017 annual meeting of the stockholders of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), to be held on [•], 2017 at [•] local time at [•] (the “Annual Meeting”).
As described in further detail in the accompanying proxy statement, the Company has agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to Healthcare Trust, Inc. (“HTI”), pursuant to and on the terms set forth in a Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among the Company, American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and the Company’s operating partnership (the “OP”), ARHC TRS Holdco III, LLC, a subsidiary of the OP, HTI, HTI’s operating partnership and one of its subsidiaries (together with the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the “Asset Sale”) for a purchase price of $120.0 million (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price is subject to customary prorations and closing adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, which are estimated to be $1.1 million payable to HTI assuming the Asset Sale closes on August 31, 2017, and will be payable on the date the Asset Sale is consummated (the “Closing Date”) less $4.9 million, the principal amount as of the date of this proxy statement of the loan secured by the Company’s Philip Center property, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by the Company, and associated costs. HTI will deposit $6.0 million of the Purchase Price payable on the Closing Date into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company on the Closing Date, and this amount, less any amounts paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnification claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date. HTI is sponsored and advised by an affiliate of the Company’s advisor.
In connection with its approval of the Purchase Agreement, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) also approved the Company’s plan of liquidation and dissolution (the “Plan of Liquidation”), which is subject to stockholder approval. The closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned upon stockholder approval of both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Thus, if stockholders do not approve the Plan of Liquidation, the Asset Sale will not be completed even if stockholders approve the Asset Sale. Likewise, the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation is conditioned upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the closing of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is not approved and does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective regardless of whether or not it has been approved.
The Company believes that the net cash proceeds generated by the Asset Sale will be sufficient to pay the Company’s expenses, including the expenses of liquidating, and to satisfy its liabilities and obligations. After paying or providing for these amounts, the Company estimates the net cash proceeds available for distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation to its stockholders will aggregate $17.49 to $17.64 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share. This estimate is based on certain assumptions and there can be no guarantee as to the exact amount that you will receive. During the course of liquidating and dissolving, the Company may incur unanticipated expenses and liabilities all of which are likely to reduce the cash available for distribution to stockholders.
At the Annual Meeting, you will be asked to consider and vote upon the following matters:
| 1. | the approval of the Asset Sale; |
| 2. | the approval of the Plan of Liquidation; |
| 3. | the election of three directors to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified; |
| 4. | the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017; |
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| 5. | the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals above; and |
| 6. | such other matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof. |
The record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting is the close of business on [•], 2017. The Asset Sale cannot be completed unless the Company’s stockholders approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, excluding, for the purposes of the approval of the Asset Sale, shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Company’s advisor, any director of the Company or any of their respective affiliates, including AR Global Investments, LLC.
Based on the unanimous recommendation of a special transaction committee of the Board consisting solely of the two independent directors on the Board (the “Special Committee”), the Board (with Edward M. Weil, Jr., the executive chairman of the Board and a member of the board of directors of HTI, abstaining) has unanimously (1) determined that each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale are fair and reasonable, both financially and otherwise, to the Company and advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and approved each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale, (2) determined that the Plan of Liquidation, including the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company’s liquidation and the Company’s dissolution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and approved the Plan of Liquidation, and (3) recommended that holders of shares of common stock vote FOR the proposal to approvethe Asset Sale and FOR the proposal to approve the Plan of Liquidation. Because the Board is comprised of only Mr. Weil and two independent directors and Mr. Weil abstained, the recommendation and other determinations of the Board with respect to the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation were made by the Company’s independent directors, who are also the only members of the Special Committee. The Board also unanimously recommends that holders of shares of common stock vote FOR the other proposals.
This proxy statement contains important information about the Company and each of the proposals.The Company encourages you to read thisproxy statement carefully before voting, including the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 22.
Please authorize a proxy to vote your shares as promptly as possible, whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting. To authorize a proxy, complete, sign, date and mail your proxy card in the preaddressed postage-paid envelope provided or authorize your proxy by one of the other methods specified in this proxy statement or the accompanying notices. Authorizing a proxy will ensure that your vote is counted at the Annual Meeting if you do not attend in person. You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted. Please review this proxy statement for more complete information regarding the Purchase Agreement, the Asset Sale, Plan of Liquidation and the Annual Meeting.
[•]
W. Todd Jensen
Interim Chief Executive Officer and President
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
This proxy statement is dated [•], 2017 and is first being mailed to stockholders on or about [•], 2017.
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405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(212) 415-6500
NOTICE OF 2017 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON [•], 2017
To the Stockholders of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.:
The 2017 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), will be held at [•], on [•], 2017, commencing at [•], local time, for the following purposes:
| 1. | to consider and vote on a proposal to approve the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company to Healthcare Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“HTI”), pursuant to and on the terms set forth in the Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among the Company, American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and the Company’s operating partnership (the “OP”), ARHC TRS Holdco III, LLC, a subsidiary of the OP, HTI, HTI’s operating partnership and one of its subsidiaries (together with the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the “Asset Sale”); |
| 2. | to consider and vote on a proposal to approve the plan of liquidation and dissolution of the Company (the “Plan of Liquidation”), including the complete liquidation and dissolution of the Company as contemplated thereby; |
| 3. | to consider and vote on the election of three directors to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified; |
| 4. | to consider and vote on a proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017; |
| 5. | to consider and vote on a proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals above; and |
| 6. | to consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof. |
The Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has fixed the close of business on [•], 2017 as the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting and any postponements or adjournments of the Annual Meeting. Only holders of record of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at the close of business on the record date are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.
Approval of each of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation requires the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, excluding for the purposes of the approval of the Asset Sale, shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Company’s advisor, any director of the Company or any of their respective affiliates, including AR Global Investments, LLC.
Directors will be elected by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, present in person or by proxy, to elect each nominee, provided that a quorum is present. Approval of the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast for the proposal at the Annual Meeting, provided that a quorum is present. The proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast for the proposal.
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Based on the unanimous recommendation of a special transaction committee of the Board consisting solely of the two independent directors on the Board (the “Special Committee”), the Board (with Edward M. Weil, Jr., the executive chairman of the Board and a member of the board of directors of HTI, abstaining) has unanimously (1) determined that each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale are fair and reasonable, both financially and otherwise, to the Company and advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and approved each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale, (2) determined that the Plan of Liquidation, including the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company’s liquidation and the Company’s dissolution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and approved the Plan of Liquidation, and (3) recommended that holders of shares of common stock vote FOR the proposal to approvethe Asset Sale and FOR the proposal to approve the Plan of Liquidation. Because the Board is comprised of only Mr. Weil and two independent directors and Mr. Weil abstained, the recommendation and other determinations of the Board with respect to the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation were made by the Company’s independent directors, who are also the only members of the Special Committee. The Board also unanimously recommends that holders of shares of common stock vote FOR the other proposals.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
Please authorize a proxy to vote your shares as promptly as possible, regardless of whether you plan to attend the Annual Meeting. To authorize a proxy, complete, sign, date and mail your proxy card in the preaddressed postage-paid envelope provided or, if the option is available to you, call the toll free telephone number listed on your proxy card or use the internet as described in the instructions on the proxy card to authorize your proxy. Authorizing a proxy will assure that your vote is counted at the Annual Meeting if you do not attend in person. You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted. Please review the proxy statement accompanying this notice for more complete information regarding the Purchase Agreement, the Asset Sale, the Plan of Liquidation and the Annual Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors of
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
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New York, New York [•], 2017 | | [•] Katie P. Kurtz Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Unless stated otherwise, all references in this proxy statement to “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” are to American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., a Maryland corporation and also include references to the Company’s operating partnership and indirect subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires; all references to the “OP” are to American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and the Company’s operating partnership; and all references to “HTI” are to Healthcare Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation and also include references to HTI’s operating partnership and indirect subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires; all references to the “HTI OP” are to Healthcare Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and the operating partnership of HTI; all references to the “Purchase Agreement” are to the Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017, by and among the Company, the OP, ARHC TRS Holdco III, LLC, a subsidiary of the OP (“HT III Holdco”), HTI, HTI OP and ARHC TRS Holdco II, LLC, a subsidiary of the HTI OP (“HTI Holdco”), a copy of which is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement; all references to the “Plan of Liquidation” are to theCompany’s plan of liquidation and dissolution (the “Plan of Liquidation”), a copy of which is attached as Annex B to this proxy statement,
The following are some questions that you, as a stockholder to whom the notice of annual meeting and this proxy statement are addressed, may have regarding the proposals being considered and brief answers to those questions. The Company urges you to read carefully this entire proxy statement, including the Annexes, and the other documents to which this proxy statement refers, because the information in this section does not provide all the information that might be important to you.
| Q: | What am I being asked to vote upon? |
| A: | The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) is using this proxy statement to solicit proxies of the Company’s stockholders in connection with the matters to be considered at the 2017 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company will ask you to consider and vote on the following matters: |
| • | the approval of the sale of substantially all of the Company’s assets to HTI, pursuant to and on the terms set forth in the Purchase Agreement, and the other transactions contemplated thereby (together, the “Asset Sale”); |
| • | the approval of the Plan of Liquidation, including the complete liquidation and dissolution of the Company contemplated thereby; |
| • | the election of three directors to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified; |
| • | the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017; and |
| • | the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals above. |
You will also be asked to consider and act on any matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. The Board does not know of any matters that may be considered at the Annual Meeting other than the matters set forth above.
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Questions About the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation
| Q: | Why are the proposals to approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation being submitted to stockholders? |
| A: | On June 16, 2017, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement with HTI, an entity sponsored and advised by affiliates of the Company’s advisor, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to HTI in the Asset Sale. The Plan of Liquidation will not become effective until the date the Asset Sale is consummated (the “Closing Date”). The Asset Sale may only be consummated if stockholders approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Subject to the Asset Sale being completed, the Company intends to wind up its affairs and distribute its assets, which are expected to consist primarily of cash after satisfying the Company’s liabilities, to the holders of its common stock in accordance with the Plan of Liquidation. |
| Q: | Why did the Company enter into the Purchase Agreement? |
| A: | Based on the recommendation of the special transaction committee comprised entirely of the two independent directors on the Board (the “Special Committee”), the Board has determined that each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale are fair and reasonable, both financially and otherwise, to the Company, and advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders after careful consideration of a number of factors including: |
| • | the fixed cash consideration to be paid in connection with the Asset Sale by HTI, consisting of $120.0 million, less the $4.9 million principal amount of the Philip Center Loan, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by the Company, and associated costs; |
| • | in light of the Special Committee’s consideration of potential strategic alternatives, the likelihood that the Company would have difficulty achieving access to public equity capital markets and continuing to grow on a stand-alone basis; |
| • | in light of the Special Committee’s consideration of potential strategic alternatives, the likelihood that the Company would have difficulty achieving a liquidity event that would provide greater value to the Company’s stockholders in both the near-term and long-term future; and |
| • | the fact that the Special Committee conducted a thorough and diligent strategic review process, including communicating with 25 potential buyers regarding a potential transaction. |
The Board and the Special Committee also considered a variety of other factors, including risks and other potentially negative factors. For a more complete discussion of the factors and risks considered by the Board and the Special Committee, see “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Recommendation of the Board of Directors and the Company’s Reasons for the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.”
| Q: | How does the Board recommend that stockholders vote on the proposals to approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation? |
| A: | Based on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, the Board unanimously (with Edward M. Weil, Jr., the executive chairman of the Board and a member of the board of directors of HTI (the “HTI Board”), abstaining) recommends that holders of shares of common stock voteFOR the proposal to approve the Asset Sale andFOR the proposal to approve the Plan of Liquidation. |
| A: | HTI, the purchaser in the Asset Sale, is a Maryland corporation formed and sponsored by affiliates of the Advisor. Like the Company, HTI invests in healthcare real estate, focusing on seniors housing and medical office buildings (“MOB”) located in the United States. As of March 31, 2017, HTI owned 163 properties located in 29 states and comprised of 8.4 million rentable square feet. HTI is externally managed by Healthcare Trust Advisors, LLC (the “HTI Advisor”), an entity controlled by American |
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| | Realty Capital VII, LLC (the “Sponsor”), which is wholly owned by AR Global Investments, LLC (“AR Global”). The HTI Advisor and the Advisor are under common control with AR Global. |
| Q: | What is the purchase price for the Company’s assets and when will it be paid? |
| A: | Under the Purchase Agreement, HTI has agreed to purchase all of the Company’s properties for a purchase price of $120.0 million (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price is subject to customary prorations and closing adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, which are estimated to be $1.1 million payable to HTI assuming the Asset Sale closes on August 31, 2017, and will be payable on the Closing Date less the principal amount of the loan secured by the Company’s Philip Center property (the “Philip Center Loan”), which was $4.9 million as of the date of this proxy statement. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, HTI has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts (including paying early termination fees not to exceed $200,000) to assume the Philip Center Loan and to cause the Company to be released from the guaranty associated with the Philip Center Loan. If HTI does not assume the Philip Center Loan on the Closing Date or if the Company is not released from the guaranty associated with the Philip Center Loan, the Philip Center Loan will be repaid in full by the Company on the Closing Date and any early termination fee in excess of $200,000 will be subtracted from the Purchase Price. |
On the Closing Date, HTI will deposit $6.0 million of the Purchase Price (the “Escrow Amount”) payable into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company on the Closing Date, and the Escrow Amount, less any amounts paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnification claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date.
| Q: | What assets are being sold by the Company pursuant to the Purchase Agreement? |
| A: | The assets subject to the Asset Sale represent the membership interests in indirect subsidiaries of the Company which collectively own all 19 of the Company’s properties and comprise substantially all of the Company’s assets. These properties are referred to individually as a “Property” and collectively as the “Properties” throughout this proxy statement. See “The Company — Properties” for further details regarding the Properties. |
| Q: | What assets will not be sold by the Company? |
| A: | Following the completion of the Asset Sale, the only distributable assets of the Company are expected to be cash on hand, which the Company expects will ultimately be distributed in one or more liquidating distributions to its stockholders. |
| Q: | What liabilities will and will not be assumed by HTI? |
| A: | As part of the Asset Sale, HTI is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to assume the Philip Center Loan. None of the other Properties are encumbered by indebtedness, and HTI will not assume any of the Company’s other liabilities. |
| Q: | When does the Company expect to complete the Asset Sale? |
| A: | The Company expects to complete the Asset Sale as soon as practicable following stockholder approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. However, there can be no assurance regarding the timing of completing the Asset Sale because the transaction is subject to a number of customary closing conditions. |
| Q: | What will happen if the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation is not approved? |
| A: | If stockholders do not approve the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation, a condition to the closing of the Asset Sale will have failed and the Company or HTI may terminate the Purchase Agreement. In connection with any termination of the Purchase Agreement on this basis, the Company will be responsible for reimbursing HTI for up to $850,000 of actual third party, non-HTI Advisor expenses, including non-HTI Advisor legal fees and any fee paid to HTI’s financial advisor, incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. |
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| Q: | What will happen if the Asset Sale does not close? |
| A: | If the Asset Sale does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective and the Company will not be permitted to liquidate and dissolve but will instead continue to operate its business, including potentially pursuing other strategic options. |
| Q: | What will happen under the Plan of Liquidation? |
| A: | Under the Plan of Liquidation, which becomes effective when the Asset Sale closes, the Company will be authorized to sell all of its remaining assets, liquidate and dissolve the Company and its subsidiaries, and distribute the net proceeds of such liquidation in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s charter (the “Charter”), the Company’s bylaws and the laws of the State of Maryland. |
See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — The Plan of Liquidation” for further details.
| Q: | What is the range of net liquidation proceeds estimated by the Board to be available for distribution to me and how was that estimate determined? |
| A: | The Board estimates that the net cash proceeds available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation will be $17.49 to $17.64 per outstanding share of common stock. To assist the Board in estimating the range of total liquidating distributions, the Advisor prepared an estimate of the range of net proceeds from the Asset Sale that may be available to distribute to the Company’s stockholders in one or more liquidating distributions pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation (the “Liquidation Analysis”). The Liquidation Analysis reflects, among other things, the Advisor’s best estimate of: |
| • | the prorations that would be payable to HTI pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | the costs and expenses of consummating the Asset Sale and implementing the Plan of Liquidation; and |
| • | the Company’s assets and liabilities on the Closing Date. |
These, and other estimates used in the Liquidation Analysis, are based on a number of assumptions, including that:
| • | the Closing Date occurred on either (A) September 29, 2017 (the high end of the range), or (B) August 31, 2017 (the low end of the range); |
| • | the final liquidating distribution will occur before there is any need to transfer the Company’s assets to a liquidating trust on either (A) the 14-month anniversary of the Closing Date, which is the earliest date the Company is permitted to make its final liquidating distribution to stockholders under the Plan of Liquidation (the high end of the range), or (B) the two-year anniversary of the Closing Date, which is the latest date the Company is permitted to make its final liquidating distribution to stockholders under the Plan of Liquidation (the low end of the range); |
| • | all $6.0 million of the Purchase Price payable into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company on the Closing Date reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnification claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date; |
| • | the Company will cease declaring and paying regular distributions to its stockholders following the distributions to stockholders of record with respect to each day during the month of July 2017 scheduled to be paid on or before August 5, 2017; and |
| • | 2,666 restricted shares will be issued to the Company’s independent directors in connection with the Annual Meeting. |
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The following table, prepared by the Advisor, summarizes the individual components of the range of net cash proceeds available for distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation estimated by the Board based on the Liquidation Analysis.
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(all dollars in thousands, except per share) | | Low End | | High End |
Gross Proceeds from Asset Sale(1) | | $ | 120,000 | | | $ | 120,000 | |
Philip Center Loan(2) | | | (4,947 | ) | | | (4,939 | ) |
Estimated Proration Payable to HTI | | | (1,118 | ) | | | (1,250 | ) |
Estimated Net Other Assets and Liabilities(3) | | | 12,889 | | | | 13,250 | |
Estimated Transaction/Liquidation Costs(4) | | | (5,140 | )(5) | | | (4,311 | )(5) |
Estimated Net Proceeds from Plan of Liquidation | | $ | 121,684 | | | $ | 122,750 | |
Shares of common stock (fully diluted) | | | 6,959,059 | | | | 6,959,059 | |
Estimated Per-Share Liquidating Distributions | | $ | 17.49 | | | $ | 17.64 | |
| (1) | Represents the Purchase Price agreed upon by the parties to the Purchase Agreement for the purchase of the Properties. |
| (2) | Represents the outstanding balance (principal and interest) of the Philip Center Loan estimated as of the Closing Date. The amount payable to the Company with respect to the Purchase Price on the Closing Date will be less the principal amount of the Philip Center Loan, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by the Company. |
| (3) | Primarily represents the Advisor’s estimate of net cash on hand as of the Closing Date. This net amount also gives effect to approximately $0.9 million estimated to become payable in cash by the Advisor to the Company following the Closing Date pursuant to the Letter Agreement (as defined herein and described in more detail under “— AR Global Arrangements”). |
| (4) | Represents the Advisor’s estimate of transaction and closing costs that will be payable in connection with the consummation of the Asset Sale and the costs of implementing the Plan of Liquidation. These costs include: (i) estimated transaction and closing costs associated with the consummation of the Asset Sale including, among other costs, fees payable to the Company’s financial advisor and legal fees, and (ii) estimated liquidation costs including, among other costs, the costs of services provided by third parties other than the Advisor required in connection with the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation. |
| (5) | The variation between the estimates at the high end and the low end of the range primarily relate to the assumptions made regarding the amount of time that transpires between the Closing Date and the final liquidating distribution. |
The Liquidation Analysis is based on certain assumptions and there can be no guarantee as to the exact amount that the Company will distribute to its stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation. Moreover, shares of the Company’s common stock are not listed on a national securities exchange, and the estimated range of liquidating distributions does not represent the amount a stockholder would obtain if a stockholder sold his or her shares. With respect to the estimated prorations and closing adjustments, the Company’s estimated assets and liabilities on the Closing Date and estimated costs and expenses of closing the Asset Sale and liquidating the Company, the methodologies employed were based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that may not be accurate or complete, including estimates and assumptions regarding the actual operating results of the Properties prior to the Closing Date, the actual cost of operating the Company, the actual Closing Date, the actual amount of time it will take to complete the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation and whether the Company will be required to provide for any unknown and outstanding liabilities and expenses, which may include the establishment of a reserve fund or transferring assets to a liquidating trust to pay contingent liabilities and ongoing expenses in an amount to be determined as information concerning such contingencies and expenses becomes available.
These estimates are based on circumstances and conditions existing as of the date of this proxy statement. Changes in these circumstances and conditions during the period under which the Company implements the Plan of Liquidation could have a material effect on the ultimate timing and amount of liquidating distributions paid to stockholders. If the Company underestimates its existing obligations and liabilities or if unanticipated or contingent liabilities arise, the amount ultimately distributed to
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stockholders would be less than estimated. Funding indemnity claims or other contingent liabilities could delay and reduce distributions to stockholders.
See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — The Plan of Liquidation — Range of Liquidating Distributions.”
| Q: | When will I receive my liquidating distributions? |
| A: | The Board has not established a definitive timetable for paying liquidating distributions. The Plan of Liquidation requires the Company to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the liquidation and dissolution of the Company to occur and to make the complete distribution of all assets of the Company to the holders of outstanding shares of common stock no later than the second anniversary of the effective date of the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation also provides, however, that this final distribution will not occur earlier than the end of the 14-month survival period of the representations and warranties under the Purchase Agreement and will not occur prior to final resolution of any unsatisfied indemnification claims that are first made prior to the end of that period. |
If the Board decides it would not be feasible for the Company to pay, or adequately provide for, all debts and liabilities of the Company (including costs and expenses incurred and anticipated to be incurred in connection with the liquidation of the Company) at the time the final distribution is to be paid, the Board may establish a liquidating trust and the Company may transfer its remaining assets and liabilities to that liquidating trust. The Company would then distribute beneficial interests in the liquidating trust to its stockholders. If the Company establishes a reserve fund, the Company may pay a final distribution from any funds remaining in the reserve fund after it determines that all of the Company’s liabilities and obligations have been paid.
The actual amounts and timing of the liquidating distributions will be determined by the Board or, if a liquidating trust is formed, by the trustees of the liquidating trust, in their discretion. We cannot predict the timing or amount of any liquidating distributions, as uncertainties exist regarding the precise value of any remaining assets after the Asset Sale, the final amount of our liabilities and obligations, the operating costs and amounts to be set aside in a reserve fund for claims, obligations and provisions during the liquidation and dissolution process.
| Q: | What is a liquidating trust? |
| A: | A liquidating trust is a trust organized for the primary purpose of liquidating and distributing the assets transferred to it. Pursuant to applicable rules relating to entities that qualify as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes (“REIT”), in order to deduct liquidating distributions as dividends, the Company must complete the liquidation within 24 months of the date the Plan of Liquidation is adopted. If the Company is unable to do so, it may satisfy this requirement by transferring and assigning its remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust prior to the end of the 24-month period. This is necessary for the Company to meet the annual distribution requirement and not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the amount of liquidating distributions. If the Company forms a liquidating trust, the Company would then distribute beneficial interests in the liquidating trust to its stockholders. Your interests in a liquidating trust will be generally non-transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law. |
| Q: | Do the Company’s directors and officers (including all of the Company’s executive officers and one of the Company’s directors in their capacities as executives or members of the Advisor, the HTI Advisor and their affiliates) have interests in the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation that may differ from those of the Company’s stockholders? |
| A: | In considering the recommendation of the Board (with Mr. Weil abstaining) to approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, you should note that the Company’s directors and officers (including all of the Company’s executive officers and one of the Company’s directors in their capacities as executives or members of the Advisor, the HTI Advisor and certain of their affiliates) may have interests in the Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of stockholders. Both the Advisor and the HTI Advisor, as well as their respective property managers, American Realty Capital |
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| | Healthcare III Properties, LLC (the “Property Manager”) and Healthcare Trust Properties, LLC (the “HTI Property Manager”), are indirectly owned and controlled by AR Global. Edward M. Weil, Jr., the executive chairman of the Board, is also a member of the HTI Board. Mr. Weil owns a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global and is also the chief executive officer of AR Global. In addition, the Company, HTI, the Advisor, the HTI Advisor, the Property Manager and the HTI Property Manager have the same executive officers. These interests also include the following: |
| • | under a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) that was entered into in connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement by and among the Company, the Advisor, the Property Manager and AR Global, as guarantor, subject to completing the Asset Sale, the obligation of the Advisor and its affiliates to pay the Company approximately $3.7 million with respect to certain expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor or its affiliates will be satisfied in exchange for: |
| º | surrender (in accordance with the Letter Agreement as described in “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — AR Global Arrangements”) by the Advisor of 72,353 Class B Units previously issued to the Advisor and the additional Class B Units to be issued to the Advisor during August 2017 with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2017 in accordance with the terms of the Company’s advisory agreement with the Advisor (the “Advisory Agreement”) and the limited partnership agreement of the OP (the “LPA”); |
| º | an agreement by the Advisor and the Property Manager to waive or assume certain fees and expense reimbursements that are payable or that become payable by the Company to the Advisor for providing transition services required to implement the Plan of Liquidation or other services provided during 2017 in an aggregate amount valued at $1.1 million and to waive an amount equal to cash asset management and oversight fees that would become payable if the Asset Sale closes with respect to services provided by the Advisor for the quarter commencing July 1, 2017 through and including the Closing Date; and |
| º | an agreement by the Advisor to pay the Company any remaining amounts in cash following the Closing Date; |
| • | pursuant to the Letter Agreement, prior to the Closing Date and subject to completing the Asset Sale, the Company and the Advisor have agreed to enter into amendments to the Advisory Agreement and the LPA effective as of July 1, 2017 to facilitate the establishment of a value for Class B Units consistent with the applicable provisions of the Letter Agreement and certain of the other payments contemplated by the Letter Agreement, even though, without these amendments, the Advisor would not be entitled to receive liquidating distributions in connection with the Plan of Liquidation; |
| • | the acquisition of the Properties by HTI could result in an increase in the fees payable by HTI to the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager and their affiliates under the advisory agreement between HTI and the HTI Advisor (the “HTI Advisory Agreement”) and the property management agreement between HTI and the HTI Property Manager (“HTI Property Management Agreement”); |
| • | all outstanding and unvested restricted shares of the Company’s common stock (“restricted shares”) issued under the Company’s employee and director incentive restricted share plan (the “RSP”), including 5,866 unvested restricted shares held by the Company’s two independent directors in the aggregate as of the record date and the 1,333 restricted shares automatically granted to each of the Company’s independent directors in connection with the Annual Meeting, will vest upon the sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, which would occur if the Asset Sale is consummated; |
| • | HTI may be required to reimburse the HTI Advisor for insourced acquisition expenses up to a maximum of $0.6 million, representing 0.5% of the contract purchase price (as defined in HTI’s charter) being paid to acquire the Properties; and |
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| • | HTI common stock may increase in value as a result of the Asset Sale, which may benefit HTI’s stockholders generally as well as AR Global, which directly or indirectly beneficially owns 8,888 shares of HTI common stock and 359,340 shares of HTI common stock issuable in exchange for certain performance-based restricted, forfeitable interests in the HTI OP. |
Other than as contemplated by the Letter Agreement, if the Asset Sale is completed, no fees or other amounts are or will become due or otherwise payable under the Advisory Agreement, the Company’s property management agreement with the Property Manager (the “Property Management Agreement”), the LPA or any other agreement between the Company and the Advisor and its affiliates.
In addition, you should note that inherent conflicts of interest exist where the individuals who comprise the management teams of the Company and HTI are the same individuals and those individuals are assisting the Board and HTI Board in connection with the Asset Sale. In addition, P. Sue Perrotty, an independent director of the Company, has served as an independent director of another AR Global-sponsored REIT, Global Net Lease, Inc. (“GNL”), since March 2015 and two other entities previously sponsored by AR Global that are now managed by unrelated advisors.
See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.”
| Q: | Are there any risks related to the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation? |
| A: | Yes. You should carefully review the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 22 of this proxy statement. |
| Q: | What are the United States federal income tax consequences of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation? |
| A: | In general, if the Plan of Liquidation is approved and becomes effective and the Company is liquidated, distributions to a stockholder under the Plan of Liquidation, including each stockholder’s pro rata share of the fair market value of any assets that are transferred to a liquidating trust, should not be taxable to the stockholder for U.S. federal income tax purposes until the aggregate amount of liquidating distributions to the stockholder exceeds the adjusted tax basis in the stockholder’s shares of common stock, and then should be taxable to the stockholder as capital gain (assuming the stockholder holds his, her or its shares as a capital asset). To the extent the aggregate amount of liquidating distributions to a stockholder is less than the adjusted tax basis in his, her or its shares of common stock, the stockholder generally will recognize a capital loss (assuming the stockholder holds his, her or its shares as a capital asset) in the year the final distribution is received by the stockholder. The transfer of the Company’s assets to a liquidating trust is a taxable event to the Company’s stockholders notwithstanding that the stockholders may not currently receive a distribution of cash or any other assets with which to satisfy the resulting tax liability. Please see the sections entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” for a more detailed summary of the possible U.S. federal income tax consequences. Stockholders should consult their own tax advisors as to the tax effect of their particular circumstances. |
| Q: | Am I entitled to appraisal rights or dissenters’ rights in connection with the proposals to approve the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation? |
| A: | No. Under the Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) and pursuant to the Charter, the Company’s stockholders are generally not entitled to appraisal rights or to any similar rights of dissenters for their shares of common stock in connection with the proposals to approve the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation. |
| Q: | Will I still be able to sell or transfer my shares of common stock following the closing of the Asset Sale and the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation? |
| A: | There is no established public trading market for shares of common stock because common stock is not listed on a stock exchange. However, shares of common stock will be transferable following the closing of the Asset Sale to the same extent as before the closing of the Asset Sale up until the Company files its Articles of Dissolution. If the Plan of Liquidation is approved by the Company’s stockholders, the Board |
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| | will then decide when to file the Articles of Dissolution with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (the “SDAT”). From and after the date the Company files the Articles of Dissolution with the SDAT, the Company will close its stock transfer books and discontinue recording transfers of shares of common stock. Thereafter, certificates representing shares of common stock will not be assignable or transferable on the Company’s books. |
If the Company transfers its remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust and distributes beneficial interests in the liquidating trust to its stockholders, the shares of beneficial interest in the liquidating trust will be generally non-transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law.
| Q: | Will I continue to receive regular distributions on my common stock prior to the completion of the dissolution? |
| A: | No. On July 18, 2017, in light of the pending Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation, the Board determined that the Company will cease declaring and paying regular distributions to its stockholders following the distributions to stockholders of record with respect to each day during the month of July 2017 scheduled to be paid on or before August 5, 2017. If the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting and the Plan of Liquidation becomes effective, the Company anticipates paying periodic liquidating distributions as further described in this proxy statement, subject to satisfying its liabilities and obligations, in lieu of regular distributions. If, for some reason, the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are not approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting, the Board will further evaluate the Company’s distribution policy. |
Questions About the Other Proposals
| Q: | Am I being asked to vote on anything else? |
| A: | Yes. At the Annual Meeting, the Board is also asking you to consider and vote on: |
| • | the election of three directors to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified; |
| • | a proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017; and |
| • | a proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the other proposals. |
You will also be asked to consider and act on any matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. The Board does not know of any matters that may be considered at the Annual Meeting other than the matters set forth above and the approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.
| Q: | How does the Board recommend that stockholders vote on these proposals? |
| A: | The Board unanimously recommends that stockholders voteFOR the election of each of the director nominees named in this proxy statement,FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, andFOR the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the other proposals. |
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| Q: | What happens if the Company is liquidated and dissolved before the expiration of the term of any of the directors elected at the Annual Meeting? |
| A: | Following the liquidation and dissolution of the Company, the Company will no longer have a Board or directors and all of the Company’s then current directors will cease serving in that capacity, regardless of the timing of the expiration of their respective terms. |
Questions About the Annual Meeting
| Q: | When and where will the Annual Meeting be held? |
| A: | The Annual Meeting will be held at [•], on [•], 2017, commencing at [•], local time. |
| Q: | Who can vote at the Annual Meeting? |
| A: | The record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting is the close of business on [•], 2017. As of the record date, there were 6,956,303 shares of common stock outstanding (including 16,886 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Advisor, the Company’s directors or any of their respective affiliates, including AR Global) held by approximately 3,839 holders of record. Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote on each proposal presented at the Annual Meeting. |
| Q: | What constitutes a quorum? |
| A: | The Charter and the Company’s bylaws state that the presence in person or by proxy of stockholders entitled to cast at least 50% of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting on any matter will constitute a quorum. Shares that are voted and shares abstaining from voting, if any, will be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting. |
| Q: | What vote is required to approve the proposals at the Annual Meeting? |
| A: | Approval of each of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation requires the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock on each of the proposals to approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, excluding for the purposes of the approval of the Asset Sale, shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Advisor, any director of the Company or any of their respective affiliates, including AR Global. |
Directors will be elected by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, present in person or by proxy, to elect each nominee, provided that a quorum is present. Approval of the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast for the proposal at the Annual Meeting, provided that a quorum is present. The proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast for the proposal.
The Company’s bylaws authorize the chairperson of the meeting to adjourn the meeting in the discretion of the chairperson and without any action by the stockholders regardless of whether a quorum is present.
The closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned upon stockholder approval of both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Thus, if stockholders do not approve the Plan of Liquidation, the Asset Sale will not be completed even if stockholders approve the Asset Sale. Likewise, the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation is conditioned upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the closing of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is not approved and does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective regardless of whether or not it has been approved.
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| Q: | What do I need to do now? |
| A: | After you have carefully read this proxy statement, please respond by completing, signing and dating your proxy card and returning it in the enclosed preaddressed postage-paid envelope or, if available, by authorizing your proxy by one of the other methods specified in your proxy card as promptly as possible so that your shares of common stock will be represented and voted at the Annual Meeting. |
Please refer to your proxy card to see which voting options are available to you. The method by which you authorize a proxy will in no way limit your right to vote at the Annual Meeting if you later decide to attend the meeting in person.
| Q: | How will my proxy be voted? |
| A: | All shares of the Company’s common stock entitled to vote and represented by properly completed proxies received prior to the Annual Meeting, and not revoked, will be voted at the Annual Meeting as instructed on the proxies. If you properly sign, date and return a proxy card, but do not indicate how your shares of common stock should be voted on a matter, the shares of common stock represented by your proxy will be voted as the Board recommends and thereforeFOR the proposal to approve the Asset Sale,FORthe proposal to approve the Plan of Liquidation,FORthe election of each of the director nominees named in this proxy statement, FORthe ratification of the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm andFORthe proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the other proposals. |
If you abstain from voting, your shares will not be counted as votes cast and will have the same effect as a vote against the proposal to approve the Asset Sale, the proposal to approve the Plan of Liquidation and the election of each of the director nominees named in this proxy statement, but will have no effect on the other proposals.
None of the Company’s common stock is held in “street name” and thus the Company does not anticipate any “broker non-votes” at the Annual Meeting. A “broker non-vote” would only occur if your shares were held in street name by a bank or other nominee and you did not provide that nominee with voting instructions.
| Q: | Can I revoke my proxy or change my vote after I have delivered my proxy? |
| A: | Yes. You may revoke your proxy or change your vote at any time before your proxy is exercised at the Annual Meeting. If you are a holder of record, you can do this in any of the three following ways: |
| • | by sending a written notice to the Company’s Secretary at 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022, in time to be received before the Annual Meeting, stating that you would like to revoke your proxy; |
| • | by completing, signing and dating another proxy card and returning it by mail in time to be received before the Annual Meeting, or by authorizing a later dated proxy by the internet or telephone in which case your later-authorized proxy will be recorded and your earlier proxy revoked; or |
| • | by attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person. |
Simply attending the Annual Meeting without voting will not revoke your proxy or change your vote.
| Q: | Who will incur the expense of soliciting proxies? |
| A: | The Company is soliciting the proxy on behalf of the Board, and the Company will pay all costs of preparing, assembling and mailing the proxy materials. The Company’s directors and officers and employees of affiliates of the Advisor may solicit proxies on the Company’s behalf in person or by telephone, facsimile or other means, for which they will not receive any additional compensation. The Company has retained Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) to aid in the solicitation of proxies. Broadridge will receive a fee of approximately $20,000 for proxy solicitation |
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| | services provided for the Company, plus up to approximately $88,000 in reimbursements of certain costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their services, all of which will be paid by the Company. |
| Q: | What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials for the Annual Meeting? |
| A: | You may receive more than one set of voting materials for the Annual Meeting, including multiple copies of this proxy statement and multiple proxy cards. If you are a holder of record and your shares of common stock are registered in more than one name, you may receive more than one proxy card. Please complete, sign, date and return each proxy card that you receive or, if available, please authorize your proxy by telephone or over the internet. |
| Q: | What if I receive only one set of proxy materials although there are multiple stockholders at my address? |
| A: | The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted a rule concerning the delivery of documents filed by us with the SEC, including proxy statements. The rule allows us to send a single set of any annual report, proxy statement, proxy statement combined with a prospectus or information statement to any household at which two or more stockholders reside if they share the same last name or the Company reasonably believes they are members of the same family. This procedure is referred to as “Householding.” This rule benefits both you and us by reducing the volume of duplicate information received at your household and helps us reduce expenses. Each stockholder subject to Householding will continue to receive a separate proxy card. |
The Company will promptly deliver, upon written or oral request, a separate copy of this proxy statement to a stockholder at a shared address to which a single copy was previously delivered. If you would prefer to receive your own copy, you may direct requests for separate copies by calling the Company’s Investor Relations department at (866) 902-0063 or by mailing a request to American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022, Attention: Investor Relations. Likewise, if your household currently receives multiple copies of disclosure documents and you would like to receive one set, please contact us.
| Q: | Who can answer my questions? |
| A: | If you have any questions about the Asset Sale, the Plan of Liquidation, any of the proposals to be submitted to stockholders at the Annual Meeting or how to authorize your proxy, or need additional copies of this proxy statement or the enclosed proxy card, you should contact: |
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
Attention: Investor Relations
405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(866) 902-0063
www.thehealthcarereit3.com
You can also contact the proxy solicitor hired by the Company as follows:
Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc.
For Questions, Stockholders May Call: (855) 973-0094
To Vote Toll Free, Stockholders May Call: (800) 690-6903
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SUMMARY
The following summary highlights some of the information contained in this proxy statement but may not contain all of the information that is important to you. For a more complete description of the Purchase Agreement, the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Company encourages you to read carefully this entire proxy statement, including the attached Annexes. The Company encourages you to read the information about the Company and HTI that has been filed with the SEC. You may obtain the information filed with the SEC without charge by following the instructions in the section entitled “Where You Can Find More Information.”
The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation (page 32)
On June 16, 2017, the Company agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to HTI in the Asset Sale pursuant to and on the terms set forth in the Purchase Agreement for the Purchase Price of $120.0 million. The Purchase Price is subject to customary prorations and closing adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, which are estimated to be $1.1 million payable to HTI assuming the Asset Sale closes on August 31, 2017, and will be payable on the Closing Date less $4.9 million, the principal amount as of the date of this proxy statement of the Philip Center Loan, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by the Company, and associated costs. HTI will deposit $6.0 million of the Purchase Price payable on the Closing Date into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company on the Closing Date, and this amount, less any amounts paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnification claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date.
In connection with its approval of the Purchase Agreement, the Board also approved the Plan of Liquidation, subject to stockholder approval. The closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned upon stockholder approval of both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Thus, if stockholders do not approve the Plan of Liquidation, the Asset Sale will not be completed even if stockholders approve the Asset Sale. Likewise, the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation is conditioned upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the closing of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is not approved and does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective regardless of whether or not it has been approved. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, if it becomes effective, the Company intends to wind up its affairs and distribute its assets, which are expected to consist primarily of cash after satisfying the Company’s liabilities, to the holders of its common stock in one or more liquidating distributions in accordance with the Plan of Liquidation.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors (page 45)
Based on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, which consisted solely of the Company’s two independent directors, the Board (with Mr. Weil abstaining) has unanimously (1) determined that each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale are fair and reasonable, both financially and otherwise, to the Company and advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and approved each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale, (2) determined that the Plan of Liquidation, including the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company’s liquidation and the Company’s dissolution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and approved the Plan of Liquidation, and (3) recommended that stockholders voteFOR the Asset Sale andFOR the Plan of Liquidation.
Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor (page 48)
On June 16, 2017, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. (“SunTrust Robinson Humphrey”) rendered its oral opinion to the Special Committee and the Board (which was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s written opinion dated June 16, 2017) as to, as of June 16, 2017, the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the membership interests of the Company’s subsidiaries that directly own the Properties (the “Membership Interests”) and one subsidiary that holds the license for operating the Company’s assisted living facility (the “Holdco Interest”) in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
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SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion was directed to the Special Committee (in its capacity as such) and the Board (in its capacity as such) and only addressed the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and did not address any other terms, conditions, aspects or implications of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation. The summary of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion in this proxy statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of its written opinion, which is included as Annex C to this proxy statement and sets forth the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and other matters considered by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in preparing its opinion. However, neither SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s written opinion nor the summary of its opinion and the related analyses set forth in this proxy statement is intended to be, and they do not constitute, advice or a recommendation as to, or otherwise address, how the Special Committee, the Board or any security holder of the Company should act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the Asset Sale or otherwise.
Parties to the Purchase Agreement (page 55)
The Company was incorporated on April 24, 2014 as a Maryland corporation and elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. Substantially all of the Company’s business is conducted through the OP, of which the Company is the sole general partner. HT III Holdco is a wholly owned subsidiary of the OP. The Company was formed to primarily acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets including MOBs, seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities. The Company’s initial public offering raised significantly less capital than expected, realizing only $171.5 million in net proceeds. As of March 31, 2017, the Company owned 19 properties consisting of 0.5 million rentable square feet. The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022. The Company’s Investor Relations telephone number is (866) 902-0063.
The purchaser is HTI, a Maryland corporation that was formed and sponsored by affiliates of the Advisor. Substantially all of HTI’s business is conducted through its operating partnership, the HTI OP, of which HTI is the sole general partner. HTI Holdco is a wholly owned subsidiary of the HTI OP. Like the Company, HTI invests in healthcare real estate, focusing on seniors housing and MOBs, located in the United States. As of March 31, 2017, HTI owned 163 properties located in 29 states and comprised of 8.4 million rentable square feet.
The Company’s and HTI’s external advisors are both owned and controlled, indirectly, by AR Global.
Properties (page 91)
The following table summarizes certain information regarding each of the Properties to be sold in the Asset Sale as of March 31, 2017.
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Property/Portfolio | | Acquisition Date | | Number of Properties | | Rentable Square Feet | | Occupancy | | Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | | Base Purchase Price(1) |
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Medical Office Buildings:
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DaVita Bay Breeze – Largo, FL | | | Mar. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 7,247 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 10.2 | | | $ | 1,650 | |
RAI Clearwater – Clearwater, FL | | | Apr. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 14,936 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.7 | | | | 4,750 | |
DaVita Hudson – Hudson, FL | | | May 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 8,984 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.5 | | | | 2,725 | |
Rockwall Medical Plaza – Rockwall, TX | | | Jun. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 18,176 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.0 | | | | 6,639 | |
Decatur Medical Office Building – Decatur, GA | | | Jul. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 20,800 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 5.6 | | | | 5,100 | |
Buckeye Health Center – Cleveland, OH | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 25,070 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.1 | | | | 5,550 | |
Philip Professional Center – Lawrenceville, GA | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 2 | | | | 31,483 | | | | 93.9 | % | | | 11.4 | | | | 9,000 | |
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Property/Portfolio | | Acquisition Date | | Number of Properties | | Rentable Square Feet | | Occupancy | | Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | | Base Purchase Price(1) |
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Illinois CancerCare Clinic – Galesburg, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 9,211 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.4 | | | | 3,400 | |
Galesburg VA Outpatient Clinic – Galesburg, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 9,979 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 6.3 | | | | 2,630 | |
Woodlake Office Center – Woodbury, MN | | | Sep. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 36,375 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 5.5 | | | | 14,900 | |
Greenfield Medical Center – Gilbert, AZ | | | Oct. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 28,489 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.4 | | | | 7,000 | |
Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center – Ft. Meyers, FL | | | Oct. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 24,174 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 1.5 | | | | 5,275 | |
Beaumont Medical Center – Warren, MI | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 35,219 | | | | 95.2 | % | | | 4.8 | | | | 13,650 | |
Madison Medical Plaza – Joliet, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 70,023 | | | | 89.4 | % | | | 4.4 | | | | 19,500 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Muscatine, IA | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 21,767 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 8.0 | | | | 5,887 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Moline, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 14,640 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 6.8 | | | | 3,767 | |
Total Medical Office Buildings: | | | | | | | 17 | | | | 376,573 | | | | 97.1 | % | | | 5.7 | | | | 111,423 | |
Triple-Net Leased Healthcare Facility:
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Arcadian Cove Assisted Living – Richmond, KY | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 34,659 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 13.4 | | | | 4,775 | |
Seniors Housing – Operating Property:
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Cedarhurst of Collinsville – Collinsville, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 56,700 | | | | 91.7 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11,600 | |
Portfolio, March 31, 2017 | | | | | | | 19 | | | | 467,932 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 127,798 | |
| (1) | Contract purchase price, excluding acquisition related costs. |
N/A Not applicable
The Purchase Agreement (page 54)
The Purchase Agreement, which governs the terms of the Asset Sale, is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement. You are encouraged to read carefully the Purchase Agreement in its entirety.
Conditions to Completion (page 57)
A number of conditions must be satisfied or waived, where legally permissible, before the Asset Sale can be completed. These include, among others:
| • | approval of the Asset Sale by the Company’s stockholders; |
| • | approval of the Plan of Liquidation by the Company’s stockholders; |
| • | confirmation of the accuracy of representations and warranties of each of the parties to the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | delivery of all documents, certificates and instruments required to be delivered at the closing under the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | the absence of any temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued by any court of competent jurisdiction, or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation; |
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| • | the absence of any action by a governmental agency that makes the consummation of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation illegal; and |
| • | performance in all material respects by each of the parties to the Purchase Agreement of all of their obligations thereunder. |
We cannot give any assurance as to when or if all of the conditions to completing the Asset Sale will be satisfied or waived or that the Asset Sale will occur.
Exclusivity (page 59)
The Company has agreed to not initiate, solicit, knowingly encourage or facilitate any inquiries or the making of any proposal, offer or other action that constitutes, or may reasonably be expected to lead to any acquisition proposal. If, prior to stockholder approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Company receives a bona fide written acquisition proposal that did not result from a breach of these obligations and the Special Committee determines in good faith after consulting with its legal and financial advisors that such acquisition proposal is or is reasonably expected to lead to a superior proposal, the Company may furnish, make available or provide access to non-public information with respect to the Company to the person who made such acquisition proposal, participate in negotiations regarding such proposal and disclose to the Company’s stockholders any information required to be disclosed under applicable law.
If, prior to stockholder approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Board determines in good faith after consulting with its legal advisor (and based on the recommendation of the Special Committee) that the failure of the Board to take certain actions related to changing its recommendation to the Company’s stockholders with respect to its approval of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation or entering into an agreement related to an acquisition proposal (any such action, a “Change in Recommendation”) would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the standard of conduct applicable to the Company’s directors under applicable law, subject to certain conditions, (a) upon receipt by the Company of an acquisition proposal that constitutes a superior proposal, the Board may make a Change in Recommendation and may terminate the Purchase Agreement in accordance with its terms and enter into an agreement relating to, or for the implementation of, such superior proposal, or (b) otherwise make a Change in Recommendation, subject to certain conditions, in response to a material event, circumstance, change or development that was not known to the Board prior to signing the Purchase Agreement (or if known, the consequences of which were not known or reasonably foreseeable), which event or circumstance, or any material consequence thereof, becomes known to the Board prior to the effective time of the Asset Sale (which shall in no event include the receipt, existence or terms of an acquisition proposal or any matter relating thereof or consequence thereof).
Indemnification (page 62)
If the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are both approved by the Company’s stockholders, following the closing of the Asset Sale, the Company will continue to have certain obligations under the Purchase Agreement, including obligations with respect to proration of certain revenue and expense items relating to the Properties which will result in adjustments to the Purchase Price, assisting HTI in obtaining any necessary licenses to operate the Company’s seniors housing — operating property (“SHOP”) and indemnifying HTI against any “losses” as defined in the Purchase Agreement that HTI may incur in connection with, among other things, any stockholder litigation brought by stockholders of the Company in connection with the Asset Sale, any breach or inaccuracy of any representations and warranties made by the Company or its affiliates or the failure of the Company or its affiliates to perform their obligations under the Purchase Agreement. The representations and warranties were made by the parties as of the date of the Purchase Agreement and generally survive (along with related indemnification obligations) for a period of 14 months following the Closing Date. Any losses payable to HTI in connection with the Company’s indemnification of HTI as described above are recoverable first from the Escrow Amount and then, to the extent the indemnifiable losses exceed the Escrow Amount, from the Company and the OP jointly and severally. The Board may establish a reserve fund to set aside the funds necessary to satisfy these obligations and liabilities not assumed under the Purchase Agreement, all of which will impact the timing of liquidating distributions to stockholders and may impact the amount ultimately available for distribution.
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Termination; Termination Fee and Expenses (page 63)
The Purchase Agreement contains termination rights for both the Company and HTI. The Company or HTI may terminate the Purchase Agreement at any time before the Closing Date without a termination fee payable or reimbursement of expenses by either party:
| • | by mutual written agreement of the Company and HTI; |
| • | if the Asset Sale has not closed on or before the March 16, 2018 outside date; or |
| • | if a final, non-appealable order has been issued prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. |
In addition, either party may terminate the Purchase Agreement prior to the Closing Date and the Company will reimburse up to $850,000 of HTI’s non-HTI Advisor expenses if the Company’s stockholders do not approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.
The Company may terminate the Purchase Agreement if:
| • | HTI has not fulfilled certain necessary conditions (including payment of the Purchase Price) to close the Asset Sale prior to the Closing Date, in which case HTI will reimburse the Company up to $750,000 in actual third party expenses incurred in connection with the Asset Sale; or |
| • | at any time prior to approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation by the Company’s stockholders if the Board (based on the recommendation of the Special Committee) approves and authorizes the Company to enter into a definitive agreement providing for the implementation of a superior proposal, as long as concurrently with terminating the Purchase Agreement, the Company pays HTI a termination fee of $3.6 million (the “Termination Fee”). |
HTI may terminate the Purchase Agreement:
| • | if the Company has not fulfilled certain necessary conditions to close the Asset Sale prior to the Closing Date, in which case the Company will reimburse HTI up to $750,000 in actual third party expenses incurred in connection with the Asset Sale; |
| • | following a Change in Recommendation prior to the Closing Date, in which case the Company must pay the Termination Fee to HTI; |
| • | at any time prior to approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation by the Company’s stockholders, if the Company’s Board approves, adopts or recommends an acquisition proposal, the Company enters into an agreement relating to an acquisition proposal, or if a tender offer or exchange offer constituting an acquisition proposal is commenced and the Company fails to recommend against acceptance of the offer within ten business days, in which case the Company must pay the Termination Fee to HTI; or |
| • | if the Company materially violates its exclusivity obligations under the Purchase Agreement, in which case the Company must pay the Termination Fee to HTI. |
Regulatory Approvals (page 75)
The Company and HTI are not aware of any regulatory approvals of any municipal, state and federal governmental agencies or authorities required for the consummation of the Asset Sale. If any approvals are required, the Company does not anticipate that they will hinder, delay, or restrict completion of the Asset Sale. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company and HTI have each agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions necessary, proper, or advisable to complete the Asset Sale.
In the event that one or more regulatory approvals are required to complete the Asset Sale, the approvals may not be obtained on a timely basis or at all. There is no assurance that any required regulatory approvals will be obtained or that any required approvals will not contain terms, conditions or restrictions.
No regulatory approvals are required for the Plan of Liquidation to become effective.
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Escrow Agreement (page 55)
On the Closing Date, HTI will deposit $6.0 million of the Purchase Price, representing the Escrow Amount, into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company pursuant to an escrow agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. executed as of the Closing Date in the form attached as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”). According to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Amount will be held in the escrow account for 14 months following the Closing Date. One third of the Escrow Amount not paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied claims of HTI will be released to the Company in three installments: six, 12 and 14 months following the Closing Date.
AR Global Arrangements (page 65)
In connection with executing the Purchase Agreement, the Company, the Advisor, the Property Manager and AR Global, as guarantor, entered into the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which, subject to completing the Asset Sale, the parties agreed to resolve matters related to expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor and its affiliates. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Company and the Advisor also agreed to enter into an amendment to the Advisory Agreement and an amendment to the LPA required to reflect certain agreements in the Letter Agreement (the “Contemplated Amendments”). Notwithstanding the date the Contemplated Amendments are executed, they will be effective as of July 1, 2017 and only if the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are approved and the Asset Sale closes. They will be of no force or effect in the event the Purchase Agreement is terminated prior to the Closing Date.
Since the Company’s inception, in lieu of paying the Advisor in cash for its asset management services, the Company has compensated the Advisor by causing the OP to issue to the Advisor (subject to periodic approval by the Board) performance-based restricted, forfeitable Class B Units. The cash that would have been used to pay the Advisor for these services was available to fund other items including to pay distributions. Under the Contemplated Amendments, the OP would no longer issue Class B Units to the Advisor for periods commencing on or after July 1, 2017. Instead, the Advisor would be entitled to receive cash fees from the Company payable quarterly in arrears. In addition, the Contemplated Amendments provide that the rights, privileges and characteristics of Class B Units would be amended in order to facilitate the establishment of a value for Class B Units consistent with the applicable provisions of the Letter Agreement.
Without the Contemplated Amendments, the Advisor would not be entitled to receive liquidating distributions in connection with the Plan of Liquidation although the Class B Units would be entitled to regular operating distributions if the Company continued to operate and pay regular distributions. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Potential Payments to the Advisor in Connection with the Asset Sale” for further details.
Under the Letter Agreement, if the Asset Sale is completed, the obligation of the Advisor and its affiliates to pay the Company approximately $3.7 million with respect to certain expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor or its affiliates will be satisfied, either on the Closing Date or through payments made by the Advisor to the Company thereafter, in exchange for: (i) surrender (in accordance with the Letter Agreement as described in “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — AR Global Arrangements”) by the Advisor of 72,353 Class B Units previously issued to the Advisor and the additional Class B Units to be issued to the Advisor during August 2017 with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2017 in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement and the LPA; (ii) an agreement to waive or assume certain fees and expenses payable or to be payable by the Company to the Advisor for providing transition services required to implement the Plan of Liquidation or other services provided during 2017 in an aggregate amount valued at $1.1 million, to waive an amount equal to cash asset management and oversight fees that would become payable if the Assets Sale closes with respect to services provided by the Advisor for the quarter commencing July 1, 2017 through and including the Closing Date and in respect of the assumption by the Advisor of the responsibility for payment of certain disputed fees potentially owed by the Company, the waiver of an amount equal to the disputed amount; and (iii) an agreement by the Advisor to pay the Company any remaining amounts in cash following the Closing Date.
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Other than as contemplated by the Letter Agreement, if the Asset Sale is completed, no fees or other amounts are or will become due or otherwise payable under the Advisory Agreement, the LPA or any other agreement between the Company and the Advisor and its affiliates.
Concurrently with the execution of the Letter Agreement, the Advisory Agreement was amended to reflect the Advisor’s agreement to provide the Company services required to implement the Plan of Liquidation following the Closing Date.
The Plan of Liquidation (page 68)
Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the Company will, among other things:
| • | pay or provide for the Company’s liabilities, obligations and expenses, which may include establishing a reserve fund to provide for payment of contingent or unknown liabilities; |
| • | liquidate and dissolve the OP and the indirect subsidiaries of the Company and the OP, and distribute the net proceeds of the liquidation in accordance with the provisions of the organizational documents of those entities and the laws of the States of Maryland and Delaware, as applicable; |
| • | distribute cash and the remaining proceeds of the Asset Sale and the Company’s liquidation to stockholders in one or more distributions after paying or providing for liabilities, obligations and expenses and taking all necessary or advisable actions to wind up the Company’s affairs; and |
| • | wind up the Company’s operations and dissolve the Company, all in accordance with the Plan of Liquidation attached hereto as Annex B. |
The Plan of Liquidation requires the Company to use commercially reasonable efforts to liquidate and dissolve the Company and to distribute all of the Company’s assets to the holders of outstanding shares of common stock no later than the second anniversary of the effective date of the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation also provides, however, that this final distribution will not occur earlier than the end of the 14-month survival period of the representations and warranties under the Purchase Agreement and will not occur prior to final resolution of any unsatisfied indemnification claims or other claims that are first made prior to the end of that period.
Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation (page 72)
In considering the recommendation of the Board to approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, although Mr. Weil abstained, you should note that the Company’s directors and officers (including all of the Company’s executive officers and one of the Company’s directors in their capacities as executives or members of the Advisor, the HTI Advisor and certain of their affiliates) may have interests in the Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of stockholders. Both the Advisor and the HTI Advisor, as well as their respective property managers, the Property Manager and the HTI Property Manager, are indirectly owned and controlled by AR Global. Edward M. Weil, Jr., the executive chairman of the Board, is also a member of the HTI Board. Mr. Weil owns a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global and is also the chief executive officer of AR Global. In addition, the Company, HTI, the Advisor, the Property Manager and the HTI Property Manager have the same executive officers, W. Todd Jensen and Katie P. Kurtz. These interests are described in further detail herein.
Accounting Treatment of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation (page 75)
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, (“GAAP”). The Asset Sale will be treated as an asset disposition for accounting purposes. The Company expects that effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation will cause the Company’s basis of accounting to change from the going-concern basis to the liquidation basis of accounting.
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The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (page 29)
The Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders will be held on [•], 2017 at [•] local time, at [•]. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders will be asked to approve the Asset Sale, to approve the Plan of Liquidation, to elect three directors to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified, to ratify the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017 and to approve the proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates.
Only holders of record of common stock at the close of business on [•], 2017, the record date, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. As of the record date, there were approximately 3,839 holders of record of the Company’s common stock.
At the Annual Meeting, the presence in person or by proxy of stockholders entitled to cast at least 50% of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting will constitute a quorum. Abstentions, if any, will be counted in determining whether a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions are not counted as votes cast and will have the same effect as a vote against the Asset Sale, the Plan of Liquidation and the election of each of the director nominees named in this proxy statement, but will have no effect on the ratification of the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm or the proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates.
Approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation requires the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock on those proposals excluding for the purposes of the Asset Sale, shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Advisor, any director of the Company or any of their respective affiliates, including AR Global.
Directors will be elected by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, present in person or by proxy, to elect each nominee, provided that a quorum is present.
Approval of the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast for the proposal at the Annual Meeting, provided that a quorum is present.
Approval of the proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast for the proposal. The Company’s bylaws authorize the chairperson of the meeting to adjourn the meeting in the discretion of the chairperson and without any action by the stockholders regardless of whether a quorum is present.
The closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned upon stockholder approval of both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Thus, if stockholders do not approve the Plan of Liquidation, the Asset Sale will not be completed even if stockholders approve the Asset Sale. Likewise, the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation is conditioned upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the closing of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is not approved and does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective regardless of whether or not it has been approved.
Your vote is very important. You are encouraged to authorize your proxy as promptly as possible. If you do not indicate how your shares of common stock should be voted on a matter, the shares of common stock represented by your properly executed proxy will be voted as the Board recommends and thereforeFOR the Asset Sale,FOR the Plan of Liquidation,FOR the election of each of the director nominees named in this proxy statement,FORthe ratification of the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm andFOR the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates.
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Security Ownership of the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers and Current Beneficial Owners (page 89)
At the close of business on July 18, 2017, the Company’s directors and executive officers, AR Global and their respective affiliates held and were entitled to vote 16,886 shares of common stock (including unvested restricted shares owned by the Company’s independent directors), collectively representing less than one percent of the shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote on that date.
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences (page 115)
Generally, distributions to the Company’s stockholders (including distributions to a liquidating trust) will be taxable to the stockholders. A stockholder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the adjusted tax basis in the stockholder’s shares of the Company’s common stock and the amount of cash and the fair market value, net of any accompanying liabilities, of property distributed to the stockholder (including the stockholder’s share of the fair market value of any property, net of any accompanying liabilities, distributed to a liquidating trust). The taxation of any gain or loss will depend on the circumstances of each stockholder, among other things.
Stockholders should consult their own tax advisors to determine the tax consequences to them (including the application and effect of any other federal, state, local or non-U.S. income and other tax laws) of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.
Risk Factors (page 22)
In evaluating the Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation, you should carefully read this proxy statement and especially consider the factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 22 of this proxy statement.
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RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information included in this proxy statement, including the matters addressed in the section entitled “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements,” you should carefully consider the following risks before deciding whether to vote for the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Risks related to the Company can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and other reports filed by the Company with the SEC. You should also read and consider the other information in this proxy statement. See “Where You Can Find More Information.” The occurrence of any of the risks discussed in this proxy statement could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and the value of the Company’s common stock.
Failure to complete the Asset Sale, which is subject to conditions and also may not close due to uncertainties regarding HTI’s ability to finance the payment of the Purchase Price at closing, would prevent the Plan of Liquidation from becoming effective and could have adverse consequences for the Company.
The Asset Sale is subject to certain conditions, some of which are out of the Company’s control, including, among other things (a) the approval of the Asset Sale by the Company’s stockholders; (b) the approval of the Plan of Liquidation by the Company’s stockholders; and (c) certain other customary conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement. There can be no assurance when or whether these conditions will be satisfied or, to the extent waivable, waived or the occurrence of any effect, event, development or change will not transpire. If these conditions are not satisfied or waived, if permitted, by the March 16, 2018 outside date, the Purchase Agreement may be terminated and the Asset Sale would not be completed.
Moreover, HTI has advised the Company that HTI intends, at the closing of the Asset Sale, to simultaneously add certain of the Properties it is acquiring to the borrowing base of its existing revolving credit facility, thereby increasing the borrowing capacity thereunder, and draw down an amount required to ensure that it has sufficient funds to pay the Purchase Price at closing. Although the Asset Sale is not subject to any financing condition, adding any property to the borrowing base of HTI’s existing revolving credit facility is subject to conditions thereunder, including consent of the agent thereunder. There can be no assurance these conditions will be satisfied or waived when all the other conditions to the closing of the Asset Sale have been satisfied or waived and that HTI will be able pay the Purchase Price when it is required to do so under the Purchase Agreement. If the Company terminates the Purchase Agreement due to HTI’s failure to pay the Purchase Price at closing, HTI is required to reimburse the Company for up to $750,000 in actual third party expenses incurred in connection with the Asset Sale (without excluding Advisor expenses). However, after those reimbursements have been paid, HTI will have no further liability to the Company (including for any punitive, speculative or consequential damages) except with respect to surviving indemnification obligations. Moreover, the Company has waived any right to recover the balance of the Purchase Price, or any part thereof, and the right to pursue any other remedy permitted at law or in equity against HTI.
There can be no assurance with respect to the timing of the completion of the Asset Sale or whether the Asset Sale will be completed on its current terms, or at all.
If the Asset Sale is not completed for any reason, the Company would be subject to a number of other material risks, including that:
| • | the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective and the Company may continue to consider entering into a strategic transaction, which could result in the Board and management devoting time to that process instead of the Company’s operations, and there can be no assurance that an alternative strategic transaction would be available on equal or better terms and conditions than the Asset Sale, if at all; |
| • | the Company would be required to pay expenses incurred in connection with the Asset Sale, including financial advisory, legal and accounting fees,; |
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| • | if the Purchase Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances related to the Board changing its recommendation to the Company’s stockholders with respect to its approval of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation or the Company entering into an agreement related to a competing third-party proposal to acquire all or a significant part of the Company, the Company will be required to pay HTI the Termination Fee of $3.6 million; and |
| • | if the Purchase Agreement is terminated by either party due to the Company’s failure to obtain approval of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation at the Annual Meeting, the Company will be responsible for reimbursing HTI for up to $850,000 in actual third party, non-HTI Advisor expenses, including non-HTI Advisor legal fees and any fee paid to HTI’s financial advisor, incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. |
The pendency of the Asset Sale could adversely affect the business and operations of the Company.
In connection with the pending Asset Sale, some tenants or vendors of the Company may delay or defer decisions because of uncertainty concerning the outcome of the Asset Sale, which could negatively impact the revenues, earnings, cash flows and expenses of the Company, regardless of whether the Asset Sale is completed. In addition, due to operating covenants in the Purchase Agreement, the Company may be unable, during the pendency of the Asset Sale, to pursue certain strategic transactions, undertake certain significant capital projects, undertake certain significant financing transactions and otherwise pursue other actions that are not in the ordinary course of business, even if these actions would prove beneficial.
The Company’s directors and officers (including all of the Company’s executive officers and one of the Company’s directors, in their capacities as executives or members of the Advisor, the HTI Advisor and their affiliates) may have interests in the Asset Sale that may be different from, or in addition to, those of the Company’s other stockholders.
The Company’s directors and officers (including all of the Company’s executive officers and one of the Company’s directors, in their capacitates as executives or members of the Advisor, the HTI Advisor and their affiliates) may have interests in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of stockholders. The Advisor and the HTI Advisor, as well as their respective property managers, are indirectly owned and controlled by AR Global. Edward M. Weil, Jr., the executive chairman of the Board, is also a member of the HTI Board. Mr. Weil owns a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global and is also the chief executive officer of AR Global. In addition, the Company, HTI, the Advisor, the Property Manager and the HTI Property Manager have the same executive officers, W. Todd Jensen and Katie P. Kurtz. These interests also include the following:
| • | Under the Letter Agreement, subject to completing the Asset Sale, the obligation of the Advisor and its affiliates to pay the Company approximately $3.7 million with respect to certain expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor or its affiliates will be satisfied in exchange for the surrender of certain Class B Units issued to the Advisor, an agreement to waive or assume certain fees and expense reimbursements that are payable or that become payable by the Company to the Advisor and an agreement by the Advisor to pay the Company any remaining amounts in cash following the Closing Date. |
| • | Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, prior to the Closing Date and subject to completing the Asset Sale, the Company and the Advisor have agreed to enter into amendments to the Advisory Agreement and the LPA effective as of July 1, 2017 to facilitate the establishment of a value for Class B Units consistent with the applicable provisions of the Letter Agreement and certain of the other payments contemplated by the Letter Agreement, even though, without these amendments, the Advisor would not be entitled to receive liquidating distributions in connection with the Plan of Liquidation. |
| • | The acquisition of the Properties by HTI could result in an increase in the fees payable by HTI to the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager and their affiliates under the HTI Advisory Agreement and the HTI Property Management Agreement. |
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| • | All outstanding and unvested restricted shares of the Company, including 5,866 unvested restricted shares held by the Company’s directors and executive officers in the aggregate as of the record date and the 1,333 restricted shares automatically granted to each of the Company’s independent directors in connection with the Annual Meeting, will vest upon the sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, which would occur if the Asset Sale is consummated. |
| • | HTI may be required to reimburse the HTI Advisor for insourced acquisition expenses up to a maximum of $0.6 million, representing 0.5% of the contract purchase price (as defined in HTI’s charter) being paid to acquire the Properties. |
| • | HTI common stock may increase in value as a result of the Asset Sale, which may benefit HTI’s stockholders generally as well as AR Global, which directly or indirectly beneficially owns 8,888 shares of HTI common stock and 359,340 shares of HTI common stock issuable in exchange for certain performance-based restricted, forfeitable interests in the HTI OP. |
The Purchase Agreement contains provisions that could discourage a potential competing acquiror or could result in any competing proposal being at a lower price than it might otherwise be.
The Purchase Agreement contains “no shop” provisions that, subject to limited exceptions, restrict the Company from initiating, soliciting, knowingly encouraging or facilitating any inquiries or the making of any proposal, offer or other action that constitutes, or may reasonably be expected to lead to, any competing third-party proposals to acquire all or a significant part of the Company. In addition, if the Purchase Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances related to the Board changing its recommendation to the Company’s stockholders with respect to its approval of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation or the Company entering into an agreement related to a competing third-party proposals to acquire all or a significant part of the Company, the Company will be required to pay HTI the Termination Fee of $3.6 million.
These provisions could discourage a potential acquiror that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant part of the Company or its assets from considering or proposing an acquisition, even if the potential acquiror were prepared to pay consideration with a higher per share value than the Purchase Price agreed to by HTI, or might result in a potential competing acquiror proposing to pay a lower amount than it might otherwise have proposed to pay because of the added expense of the Termination Fee that may become payable in certain circumstances.
The Company cannot determine at this time the amount or timing of any liquidating distributions to its stockholders.
The Company cannot determine at this time when it will be able to pay liquidating distributions to its stockholders or the amount of any liquidating distributions. The amount of net cash proceeds available for distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the timing of the closing of the Asset Sale; the amount required to pay both existing liabilities and obligations as well as any contingent liabilities; the cost of operating the Company through the date of its final dissolution; general business and economic conditions; and other matters.
Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company is obligated to indemnify HTI in certain circumstances, including with respect to any stockholder litigation brought by the Company’s stockholders directly or derivatively in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. Indemnifiable losses incurred by HTI, if any, for which the Company is liable are recoverable by HTI first out of the Escrow Amount and then, to the extent the indemnifiable losses exceed the Escrow Amount, from the Company. Moreover, the Plan of Liquidation states that the final liquidating distribution will not occur earlier than the end of the 14-month survival period of the representations and warranties under the Purchase Agreement and will not occur prior to final resolution of any unsatisfied indemnification claims or other claims that are first made prior to the end of that period. Funding indemnity claims or other contingent liabilities could delay and reduce distributions to stockholders.
The Company will also continue to incur liabilities and expenses from operations prior to closing the Asset Sale and prior to the dissolution of the Company. The Company’s estimates regarding its expense levels may be inaccurate. Any unexpected claims, liabilities or expenses that arise between the date of this proxy
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statement and the consummation of the Company’s proposed liquidation and final dissolution, or any claims, liabilities or expenses that exceed the Company’s estimates, will delay the timing of and reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to stockholders.
In some circumstances, the Company’s stockholders could be held liable for amounts they received from the Company in connection with the dissolution.
If the Company fails to create an adequate reserve to pay its expenses and liabilities, or if the Company transfers its assets to a liquidating trust and the reserve and the assets held by the liquidating trust are less than the amount ultimately required to pay expenses and liabilities, each stockholder or holder of a beneficial interest in the liquidating trust could be held liable to creditors for the holder’s pro rata portion of any excess amounts owed to the creditor, albeit limited to the amounts previously received by the stockholder in distributions from the Company or the liquidating trust, as applicable. Accordingly, a stockholder could be required to return all liquidating distributions received from the Company or the liquidating trust. If a stockholder has paid taxes on distributions previously received, a repayment of all or a portion of the amount of a distribution could result in a stockholder incurring a net tax cost if the stockholder’s repayment does not cause a commensurate reduction in taxes payable.
If the Company fails to adequately provide for its expenses and liabilities or if the amount ultimately required to be paid in respect of the liabilities exceeds the amount available from the contingency reserve and the assets of the liquidating trust, the Company’s creditors could seek an injunction to prevent the Company or liquidating trust, as applicable, from paying distributions under the Plan of Liquidation on the grounds that the amounts to be distributed are needed to provide for the payment of expenses and liabilities. Any such action could delay or substantially diminish the cash distributions that the Company pays to its stockholders or holders of beneficial interests of any liquidating trust.
The Company will continue to incur the expenses of complying with public company reporting requirements.
Following the Asset Sale and through the Company’s subsequent liquidation and dissolution, the Company will be required to continue to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company will continue to incur costs to comply with these reporting requirements, which will reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to stockholders.
The Board may abandon or delay implementation of the Plan of Liquidation even if it is approved by the Company’s stockholders.
The Board has adopted and approved the Plan of Liquidation, but may terminate the Plan of Liquidation for any reason until the time that the Articles of Dissolution have been filed with, and accepted for record by, the SDAT. The Board may modify or amend the Plan of Liquidation without further action by the stockholders to the extent permitted under then current law. The Plan of Liquidation will only become effective if the Asset Sale is completed, following which the Company’s assets will consist primarily of cash. Although the Board has no present intention to pursue any alternative to the Plan of Liquidation, the members of the Board may conclude that abandoning the Plan of Liquidation is otherwise in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. If the Board elects to pursue any alternative to the Plan of Liquidation, stockholders may not receive any of the distributions of net proceeds from the Asset Sale currently estimated to be available for distribution to stockholders.
An adverse judgment in a lawsuit challenging the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation may prevent the Asset Sale from closing or from closing within the expected timeframe, if at all.
There may be lawsuits filed challenging the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation, which could, among other things, result in the Company incurring costs associated with defending these claims or any other liabilities that may be incurred in connection with these claims. Further, an injunction could be issued, prohibiting the Company from completing the Asset Sale in the expected time frame, may prevent it from being completed altogether and may prevent the Company from paying liquidating distributions.
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Pursuing the Plan of Liquidation may cause the Company to fail to qualify as a REIT, which would dramatically lower the amount of liquidating distributions.
For so long as the Company qualifies as a REIT and distributes all of its taxable income, the Company generally is not subject to federal income tax. Although the Board does not presently intend to terminate the Company’s REIT status prior to the final distribution of its assets and dissolution, the Board may take actions pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation that would result in a loss of REIT status. Upon the final distribution of the Company’s assets and dissolution, the Company’s existence and REIT status will terminate. However, there is a risk that the Company’s actions in pursuit of the Plan of Liquidation may cause the Company to fail to meet one or more of the requirements that must be met in order to qualify as a REIT prior to completion of the Plan of Liquidation. For example, to qualify as a REIT, at least 75% of the Company’s gross income must come from real estate sources and 95% of the Company’s gross income must come from real estate sources and certain other sources that are itemized in the REIT tax laws, mainly interest and dividends. The Company may encounter difficulties satisfying these requirements as part of the liquidation process. In addition, in connection with that process, the Company may recognize ordinary income in excess of the cash received. The REIT rules require the Company to pay out a large portion of its ordinary income in the form of a dividend to its stockholders. However, to the extent that the Company recognizes ordinary income without any cash available for distribution, and if the Company were unable to borrow to fund the required dividend or find another way to meet the REIT distribution requirements, the Company may cease to qualify as a REIT. While the Company expects to comply with the requirements necessary to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, if it is unable to do so, the Company will, among other things (unless entitled to relief under certain statutory provisions):
| • | not be allowed a deduction for dividends paid to stockholders in computing the Company’s taxable income; |
| • | be subject to federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on the Company’s taxable income at regular corporate rates; |
| • | be subject to increased state and local taxes; and |
| • | be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the taxable year in which the Company loses its qualification and for the four following taxable years. |
As a result of these consequences, the Company’s failure to qualify as a REIT could substantially reduce the funds available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders.
Pursuing the Plan of Liquidation may increase the risk that the Company will be liable for U.S. federal income and excise taxes, which would reduce the amount of liquidating distributions.
The Company generally is not subject to U.S. federal income tax to the extent that the Company distributes to stockholders during each taxable year (or, under certain circumstances, during the subsequent taxable year) dividends equal to the Company’s taxable income for the year (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and by excluding any net capital gain). However, the Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax to the extent that its taxable income exceeds the amount of dividends paid to stockholders for the taxable year. In addition, the Company is subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which certain distributions paid by the Company with respect to any calendar year are less than the sum of 85% of its ordinary income for that year, plus 95% of the Company’s capital gain net income for that year, plus 100% of the Company’s undistributed taxable income from prior years. While the Company intends to make distributions to its stockholders sufficient to avoid the imposition of any U.S federal income tax on the Company’s taxable income and the imposition of the excise tax, differences in timing between the Company’s actual cash flow and the recognition of its taxable income, could cause the Company to have to either borrow funds on a short-term basis to meet the REIT distribution requirements, find another alternative for meeting the REIT distribution requirements, or pay U.S. federal income and excise taxes. In addition (and as discussed in more detail below), net income from the sale of properties that are “dealer” properties (a “prohibited transaction” under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the “Code”) would be subject to a 100% excise tax. The cost of borrowing or the payment of U.S. federal income and/or excise taxes would reduce the funds available for distribution to stockholders.
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The sale of the Company’s assets may cause it to be subject to a 100% excise tax on the net income from “prohibited transactions,” which would reduce the amount of its liquidating distributions.
REITs are subject to a 100% excise tax on any net income from “prohibited transactions,” which include sales or other dispositions of property held for sale to customers in the ordinary course of the REIT’s trade or business which is not a foreclosure property. The determination of whether property is held for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business is inherently factual in nature and, thus, cannot be predicted with certainty. The Code provides a “safe harbor” which, if all its conditions are met, would protect a REIT’s property sales from being considered prohibited transactions. The conditions include, among other things, that the property be held by a REIT for at least two years for the production of rental income and that the REIT does not have more than seven property sales in any taxable year (there are alternative conditions to this seven sales condition, but those alternatives could not be met in the context of a complete liquidation). The Company does not expect that all of its properties will have been held for two years for the production of rental income at the time the Asset Sale closes. Accordingly, the Company does not expect to satisfy the safe harbor with respect to all of its properties and will have to rely on an examination of the facts and circumstances to support its position that its properties are held for investment and not for sale to customers in the ordinary course of its trade or business. If the Company were subject to this excise tax, it would reduce the funds available for distribution to stockholders.
Distributing interests in a liquidating trust may cause the Company’s stockholders to recognize gain prior to the receipt of cash.
The REIT provisions of the Code generally require that each year the Company distribute as a dividend to its stockholders 90% of its REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding net capital gain). Liquidating distributions the Company makes pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation will qualify for the dividends paid deduction, provided that they are made within 24 months of adoption of the Plan of Liquidation. However, conditions may arise that cause the Company not to be able to liquidate within a 24-month period. In such event, rather than retain the Company’s assets and risk losing its status as a REIT, the Company may elect to contribute its remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust in order to meet the 24-month requirement. The Company may also elect to contribute its remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust within the 24-month period to avoid the costs of operating as a public company. Such a contribution would be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a distribution of the Company’s remaining assets to its stockholders, followed by a contribution of the assets to the liquidating trust. As a result, a stockholder would recognize gain to the extent that the stockholder’s share of the cash and the fair market value of any assets received by the liquidating trust was greater than the stockholder’s basis in the stock (reduced by the amount of all prior liquidating distributions made to the stockholder during the liquidation period), notwithstanding that the stockholder would not contemporaneously receive a distribution of cash or any other assets with which to satisfy the resulting tax liability. In addition, it is possible that the fair market value of the assets received by the liquidating trust, as estimated for purposes of determining the extent of the stockholder’s gain at the time interests in the liquidating trust are distributed to the stockholders, will exceed the cash or fair market value of property received by the liquidating trust on a sale of the assets. In this case, the stockholder would recognize a loss in a taxable year subsequent to the taxable year in which the gain was recognized, which loss may be limited under the Code. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) guidelines, the liquidating trust generally could have up to three years to complete the sale of the Company’s assets and distribute the net proceeds to its stockholders. Any transfer also may have adverse tax consequences for tax-exempt and non-U.S. stockholders, including with respect to the on-going activity of the liquidating trust.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This proxy statement contains certain forecasts and other forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Generally, the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of these words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements and any statements regarding the benefits of the Asset Sale, the Plan of Liquidation or the Purchase Agreement, the Company’s future financial condition, results of operations and business or the timing, amount and ability of the Company to pay distributions are also forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, certain statements contained in the sections “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Background of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation,” “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Recommendation of the Board of Directors and the Company’s Reasons for the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation,” “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Certain Unaudited Projections Used by the Board and the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor,” and “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — The Plan of Liquidation” constitute forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These include the factors described above in “Risk Factors,” and under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent current reports on Form 8-K which are available at the SEC’s website atwww.sec.gov, as well as:
| • | the Company’s success in completing the Asset Sale and implementing the Plan of Liquidation; |
| • | risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s ability to complete the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation including the timing of completing the Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation; |
| • | the timing and amount of liquidating distributions that may be paid to stockholders; |
| • | unexpected costs or liabilities that may arise from the Asset Sale, the liquidation and dissolution of the Company or other transactions, whether or not consummated; |
| • | the impact of any financial, accounting, legal or regulatory issues or litigation that may affect the Company; and |
| • | the Company’s ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT. |
In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this proxy statement.
All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this proxy statement are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that the Company or persons acting on its behalf may issue.
Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section.
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Date, Time, Place and Purpose of the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Company will be held at [•], on [•], 2017, commencing at [•], local time. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to consider and vote on:
| 1. | approval of the Asset Sale; |
| 2. | approval of the Plan of Liquidation; |
| 3. | the election of three directors to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified; |
| 4. | the ratification of the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017; and |
| 5. | the adjournment the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals above. |
You will also be asked to consider and act upon such other matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof. The Board does not currently intend to bring any business before the Annual Meeting other than the specific proposals set forth above and in the notice of the Annual Meeting. The Board does not know of any other matters that are to be brought before the Annual Meeting. If any other business properly comes before the Annual Meeting, it is the intention of the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy to vote the shares they represent in their discretion.
Record Date; Who Can Vote at the Annual Meeting
The Board has fixed the close of business on [•], 2017 as the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting and any postponements or adjournments of the Annual Meeting. Only holders of record of common stock at the close of business on the record date are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting and any postponement or adjournment of the Annual Meeting. As of the record date, there were 6,956,303 shares of common stock outstanding (including 16,886 shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Advisor, the Company’s directors and their respective affiliates, including AR Global) which were entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, held by approximately 3,839 holders of record. Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote on each proposal presented at the Annual Meeting.
Quorum
The Charter and the Company’s bylaws provide that the presence in person or by proxy of stockholders entitled to cast at least 50% of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting on any matter constitutes a quorum at a meeting of its stockholders. Shares that are voted and shares abstaining from voting are treated as being present at the Annual Meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.
Vote Required for Approval
Approval of each of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation requires the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock on each of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, excluding for the purposes of the approval of the Asset Sale, shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Advisor, any director of the Company or any of their respective affiliates, including AR Global.
Directors will be elected by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, present in person or by proxy, to elect each nominee, provided that a quorum is present. Approval of the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast for the proposal at the Annual Meeting, provided that a quorum is present. The proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast for the proposal.
The Company’s bylaws authorize the chairperson of the meeting to adjourn the meeting in the discretion of the chairperson and without any action by the stockholders regardless of whether a quorum is present.
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The closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned upon stockholder approval of both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Thus, if stockholders do not approve the Plan of Liquidation, the Asset Sale will not be completed even if stockholders approve the Asset Sale. Likewise, the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation is conditioned upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the closing of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is not approved and does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective regardless of whether or not it has been approved.
Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes
Abstentions, if any, will be counted in determining the presence of a quorum. Abstentions are not counted as votes cast and will have the same effect as a vote against approval of the Asset Sale, approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the election of each of the director nominees named in this proxy statement, but will have no effect on ratifying the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and the proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates.
None of the Company’s common stock is held in “street name” and thus the Company does not anticipate any “broker non-votes” at the Annual Meeting. A “broker non-vote” would only occur if your shares were held in street name by a bank or other nominee and you did not provide that nominee with voting instructions.
Manner of Authorizing Proxy
The Company’s stockholders may submit their votes for or against the proposals submitted at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy. Stockholders may authorize a proxy in the following ways:
| • | Internet. Stockholders may authorize a proxy over the internet by going to the website listed on their proxy card. Once at the website, they should follow the instructions to authorize a proxy. |
| • | Telephone. Stockholders may authorize a proxy using the toll-free number listed on their proxy card. |
| • | Mail. Stockholders may authorize a proxy by completing, signing, dating and returning their proxy card in the preaddressed postage-paid envelope provided. |
The Company’s stockholders should refer to their proxy cards to see which options are available to them.
The internet and telephone proxy authorization procedures are designed to authenticate stockholders and to allow them to confirm that their instructions have been properly recorded. If you authorize a proxy over the internet or by telephone, then you need not return a written proxy card by mail.
The method by which stockholders authorize a proxy will in no way limit their right to vote at the Annual Meeting if they later decide to attend the meeting and vote in person.
All shares of common stock entitled to vote and represented by properly completed proxies received prior to the Annual Meeting, and not revoked, will be voted at the Annual Meeting as instructed on the proxies. If stockholders of record do not indicate how their shares of common stock should be voted on a proposal, the shares represented by their properly executed proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board’s recommendation on each proposal.
Revocation of Proxies
Stockholders of record may change their vote or revoke their proxy at any time before it is exercised at the Annual Meeting by:
| • | submitting notice in writing to the Company’s Secretary at American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022, that you are revoking your proxy; |
| • | executing and delivering a later-dated proxy card or authorizing a later-dated proxy by telephone or on the internet; or |
| • | voting in person at the Annual Meeting. |
Attending the Annual Meeting without voting willNOT revoke your proxy.
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Tabulation of the Votes
The chairperson of the Annual Meeting will appoint an Inspector of Election for the Annual Meeting to tabulate affirmative and negative votes and abstentions.
Solicitation of Proxies
The Board is soliciting proxies from the Company’s stockholders. The Company will pay the costs associated with the solicitation. Directors, officers and employees of affiliates of the Advisor may solicit proxies on behalf of the Company in person or by telephone, facsimile or other means, for which they will not receive any additional compensation. The Company has engaged Broadridge to assist it in the solicitation of proxies. The Company has agreed to pay Broadridge a fee of approximately $20,000 for proxy solicitation services provided, plus up to approximately $88,000 in reimbursements of certain costs and out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with their services. In accordance with the regulations of the SEC, the Company will reimburse brokerage firms, and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for their expenses incurred in sending proxies and proxy materials to beneficial owners of shares of common stock.
Assistance
If you have any questions about the Asset Sale, the Plan of Liquidation, any of the proposals to be voted on at the Annual Meeting, how to submit your proxy, or if you need additional copies of this proxy statement or the enclosed proxy card, you should contact:
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
Attention: Investor Relations
405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(866) 902-0063
www.thehealthcarereit3.com
You can also contact the proxy solicitor hired by the Company as follows:
Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc.
For Questions, Stockholders May Call: (855) 973-0094
To Vote Toll Free, Stockholders May Call: (800) 690-6903
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THE ASSET SALE AND THE PLAN OF LIQUIDATION
The following is a description of the material aspects of the Asset Sale, including the Purchase Agreement, and the Plan of Liquidation. While the Company believes that the following description covers the material terms of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the description may not contain all of the information that is important to stockholders. The Company encourages its stockholders to carefully read this entire proxy statement, including the Purchase Agreement attached to this proxy statement as Annex A and the Plan of Liquidation attached to this proxy statement as Annex B for a more complete understanding of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.
Background of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation
The Company was incorporated on April 24, 2014 as a Maryland corporation and elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. The Company is a non-traded, externally-advised REIT with a focus on acquiring a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets including MOBs, senior housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities in the United States. On August 20, 2014, the Company commenced an initial public offering on a “reasonable best efforts” basis of up to 125.0 million shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a price of $25.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, for total gross proceeds of up to $3.1 billion, plus up to 26.3 million shares of common stock available pursuant to the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”). On November 15, 2015, the Company announced the suspension of its initial public offering (“IPO”), effective December 31, 2015, and in August 2016, the Company’s IPO lapsed in accordance with its terms. As of March 31, 2017, the Company had received total proceeds from the IPO and the DRIP, net of share repurchases, of $170.7 million.
On January 29, 2016, the Board received an unsolicited letter of interest (the “January 29th HTI Letter”) from the chairman of the HTI Board, inquiring as to whether the Board would be interested in discussing a possible strategic transaction with HTI, and, if so, entering into a mutual non-disclosure agreement to facilitate the pursuit of discussions in greater depth. HTI is a non-traded REIT externally advised by the HTI Advisor. Like the Company, HTI invests in healthcare real estate, focusing on seniors housing and MOBs, located in the United States. As of March 31, 2017, HTI owned 163 properties located in 29 states and comprised of 8.4 million rentable square feet. The HTI Advisor and the Advisor are under common control with AR Global. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”
On February 4, 2016, the Company and HTI entered into a nondisclosure agreement.
On February 16, 2016, the independent directors of the Board received an unsolicited letter (the “February 16th Strategic Party A Letter”) from the lead independent director of a strategic party referred to as “Strategic Party A,” requesting that the Company enter into a nondisclosure agreement with Strategic Party A, so that Strategic Party A could gather information with the intention of submitting a proposal to enter into a potential strategic transaction with the Company. Strategic Party A is also a non-traded REIT which is sponsored and advised by affiliates of AR Global. Strategic Party A advised in the February 16th Strategic Party A Letter that Strategic Party A had engaged a financial advisor (“Strategic Party A Financial Advisor”) to assist Strategic Party A in compiling financial information and structuring a potential strategic transaction.
On February 19, 2016, Ms. Perrotty, one of the Company’s independent directors, received a follow-up letter from a representative of KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., the financial advisor of HTI (“KeyBanc”), advising the Company that HTI was aware that Strategic Party A was also interested in potentially acquiring the Company and requesting that any information regarding HTI or any potential transaction between HTI and the Company not be shared with the Advisor or any other personnel related to or affiliated with Strategic Party A. KeyBanc also requested that the Company and HTI begin to exchange information pursuant to their nondisclosure agreement.
On February 22, 2016, the Board held a special telephonic meeting to discuss the receipt of the January 29th HTI Letter and the February 16th Strategic Party A Letter and to establish the Special Committee, a special committee comprised solely of the independent and disinterested directors of the Board to evaluate and review the letters. The Board also authorized the engagement of Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. (“Shapiro Sher”) as counsel to the Special Committee to assist it as it considered any transaction and
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authorized the Special Committee to proceed with the engagement of a financial advisor to the Special Committee. Representatives of the Company’s management, AR Global, Proskauer Rose LLP, the Company’s outside counsel (“Proskauer”), and Shapiro Sher were present at the meeting.
On February 22, 2016, immediately following the Board meeting, the Special Committee held a special telephonic meeting with representatives of Shapiro Sher and Proskauer present. Ms. Perrotty, as the chair of the Special Committee, advised that she had requested proposals to act as financial advisor to the Special Committee from SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and two other investment banks.
On February 26, 2016, during telephonic meetings of the Board, with representatives of management, Proskauer and Shapiro Sher present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and one of the investment banks each presented their respective qualifications with respect to acting as the financial advisor to the Special Committee and material investment banking and lending relationships with AR Global and certain entities sponsored and advised by affiliates of AR Global. The other investment bank contacted by Ms. Perrotty ultimately declined to be considered.
On February 26, 2016, at a special telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and Proskauer present, the Special Committee discussed the information provided by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and the other investment bank at the earlier meetings, but deferred a decision so that the Special Committee could interview additional potential financial advisors.
On February 27, 2016, Ms. Perrotty responded to the lead independent director of Strategic Party A regarding the February 16th Strategic Party A Letter on behalf of the Special Committee, expressing the Special Committee’s interest in entering into discussions about a possible transaction with Strategic Party A and in entering into a nondisclosure agreement with Strategic Party A.
On March 15, 2016, a third investment bank discussed with the Special Committee its qualifications with respect to acting as the financial advisor to the Special Committee and material investment banking and lending relationships with AR Global and certain entities sponsored and advised by affiliates of AR Global.
On March 16, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, the Special Committee selected SunTrust Robinson Humphrey as its financial advisor.
On March 24, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, Ms. Perrotty reported that she had been advised that HTI had decided not to pursue additional discussions with the Company at that time. The Special Committee, after discussions with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, determined to focus on negotiations with Strategic Party A, including entering into a nondisclosure agreement with Strategic Party A and setting up a data room.
On March 30, 2016, the Special Committee entered into an engagement letter with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey as its exclusive financial advisor for the purpose of assisting the Special Committee in its analysis and consideration of any potential transaction.
On March 31, 2016, the Company and Strategic Party A entered into a nondisclosure agreement.
On April 4, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee about recent discussions with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor regarding Strategic Party A’s business plan and strategy.
On April 7, 2016, Strategic Party A sent a letter to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in which it proposed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as part of a four-party merger transaction in exchange for common stock in Strategic Party A, valuing the Company’s common stock at $22.60 per share based on Strategic Party A’s most recent published estimated per-share net asset value (the “April 7th 2016 Proposal”). The April 7th 2016 Proposal also contemplated a 30-day exclusivity period, a 30-day go-shop period, and a break-up fee of 1.0% during the go-shop period and 2.0% following the go-shop period.
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At telephonic meetings of the Special Committee held on April 11 and April 18, 2016, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discussed its preliminary financial analyses with respect to the Company and reviewed the April 7th 2016 Proposal. The Special Committee directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to move forward with negotiations with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor and Strategic Party A. The Special Committee instructed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to negotiate for a mix of cash and stock as consideration, a higher exchange ratio, a longer go-shop period with potential matching rights, a lower break-up fee, and the timing of the proposed exclusivity period.
On April 25, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee that Strategic Party A desired to focus on an all-stock transaction with the Company that would be expected to close concurrently with other potential transactions Strategic Party A was pursuing but would not be contingent on the closing of those other potential transactions. Based on direction from the Special Committee, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey responded to the April 7th 2016 Proposal by email to Strategic Party A Financial Advisor on April 26, 2016 proposing an increase in the value to $24.50 per share, an increase in the go-shop period to fifty days, and modifications to the break-up fee that correlated with the increase in the go-shop period, as well as an expense reimbursement provision.
On April 29, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board had established the Special Committee to conduct a review of strategic alternatives and was addressing potential conflicts of interest relating to a potential strategic transaction. The Company further advised in the press release that the Special Committee had engaged SunTrust Robinson Humphrey as its financial advisor and Shapiro Sher as its special legal counsel in connection with such strategic review process.
At telephonic meetings of the Special Committee held on May 2 and May 9, 2016, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported on the status of ongoing negotiations with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor. The Special Committee, with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Shapiro Sher, discussed whether the Special Committee should consider reaching out to other parties, including HTI, to gauge their interest in the Company’s portfolio.
At telephonic meetings of the Special Committee held on May 16, May 23, and May 31, 2016, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, the Special Committee authorized SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to contact 12 parties identified by the Special Committee with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to gauge interest in the Company’s portfolio. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey subsequently reported that eight of these parties had entered into nondisclosure agreements with the Company and had begun to review the Company’s portfolio in the data room. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also reported to the Special Committee updates on the negotiations with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor and that HTI had expressed interest in renewing discussions.
On June 10, 2016, Strategic Party A Financial Advisor presented a revised proposal letter (the “June 10th Proposal”) to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey that was delivered to the Special Committee on the same day. In the June 10th Proposal, Strategic Party A proposed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for common stock in Strategic Party A valuing the Company’s common stock at $22.00 per share (a decrease from the $22.60 per share valuation in the April 7th 2016 Proposal) based on Strategic Party A’s most recent published estimated per-share net asset value. The June 10th Proposal contemplated a 30-day exclusivity period, 45-day go-shop period, and a break-up fee of 0.5% during the go-shop period and 2.5% following the go-shop period. The June 10th Proposal was not contingent on any additional transactions that Strategic Party A was concurrently pursuing. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised the Special Committee that with the other transactions being considered, there would be uncertainty regarding the value of Strategic Party A’s stock and, therefore, in the implied valuation of the Company’s common stock of $22.00 represented by Strategic Party A’s proposal. The Special Committee also expressed concern about eventual liquidity following a transaction with Strategic Party A involving stock consideration, given the negative view of some publicly-traded REIT investors about REITs with diversified assets.
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On June 13, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed Strategic Party A’s June 10th Proposal and updated the Special Committee on its conversations with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported that Strategic Party A had refused to propose an all-cash transaction because of the small size of the Company’s portfolio. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also advised that it had spoken with KeyBanc regarding HTI’s renewed interest in the Company’s portfolio and reported that the Special Committee might receive a revised proposal from HTI shortly. The Special Committee decided not to respond to the June 10th Proposal pending review of other proposals that might be submitted.
At telephonic meetings of the Special Committee held on June 20 and June 27, 2016, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee on the status of the potentially interested bidders and also advised that HTI had not made a new proposal. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and the Special Committee further discussed the June 10th Proposal, the decline in value from the April 7th 2016 Proposal and Strategic Party A’s refusal to propose an all-cash transaction. The Special Committee, with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, also began discussing the possibility of liquidating the Company’s portfolio on a property-by-property basis. The Special Committee decided not to respond to Strategic Party A’s June 10th Proposal pending further clarity on the interest level of other interested parties.
On July 5, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised the Special Committee that each of the 12 potentially interested bidders that had signed nondisclosure agreements and been granted access to the Company’s data room had either declined to make a proposal, had indicated that it was unlikely to do so or had indicated that any proposal would be at a low valuation based on the potentially interested bidder’s view. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also reviewed with the Special Committee the potential sale of the properties comprising the Company’s portfolio as an alternative to a sale of the Company. Based on this review, as well as additional discussions among the members of the Special Committee with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, the Special Committee decided to respond to Strategic Party A’s June 10th Proposal and directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to negotiate for the inclusion of a cash component in the consideration instead of only stock, either as a mix of cash and stock or by allowing the Company to distribute the cash on its balance sheet to its stockholders prior to closing any transaction with Strategic Party A.
On July 11, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, Ms. Perrotty reported regarding her conversation with the chairman of the HTI Board, who advised her that HTI would not be making a bid for the Company’s portfolio. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported on discussions with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor and noted that Strategic Party A was amenable to the Company paying a special cash distribution to its stockholders in connection with a transaction. Strategic Party A Financial Advisor also advised SunTrust Robinson Humphrey that Strategic Party A was nearing an agreement to enter into a transaction with another entity and was still interested in entering into a transaction with the Company.
On August 1, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported that there had been limited progress in discussions with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor about a potential transaction involving the Company and Strategic Party A. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also reported on its contacts with certain of the other potential bidders that had signed nondisclosure agreements and had been granted access to the Company’s data room.
On August 15, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported that Strategic Party A was no longer interested in a concurrent transaction, but, rather, Strategic Party A wanted to complete other transactions before focusing on a potential transaction with the Company. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey further reported on preliminary discussions with four new potential bidders contacted at the request of the Special Committee, including a strategic party referred to as “Strategic Party B.” The Special Committee instructed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to continue to contact other potential bidders. Strategic Party B is a non-traded REIT not sponsored or advised by affiliates of AR Global.
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Also on August 15, 2016, the Company and Strategic Party B entered into a nondisclosure agreement.
On August 29, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey updated the Special Committee with respect to the status of discussions with potential bidders.
On September 2, 2016, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey received a letter from Strategic Party B (the “September 2nd Proposal”) proposing to purchase all the assets in the Company’s portfolio for $129 million in cash, inclusive of the assumption of approximately $5 million in mortgage debt outstanding under the Philip Center Loan.
On September 6, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed with the Special Committee the September 2nd Proposal, which, without taking into account fees or allocations payable to the Advisor or fees and expenses (other than SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s advisory fee) associated with a transaction involving the Company or a liquidation of the Company, equated to $20.03 per share of the Company’s common stock. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also reviewed other terms of the proposal, including a $1.3 million deposit due from Strategic Party B upon the signing of a purchase agreement, a 45-day exclusivity and due diligence period, and the absence of a go-shop period (which Strategic Party B had indicated to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey was very important to it). SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also reported that it had not had any further contact with Strategic Party A Financial Advisor.
On September 7, 2016, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey notified the Special Committee that Strategic Party A had announced entry into a merger agreement to acquire another entity.
On September 12, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised the Special Committee of receipt of a revised proposal from Strategic Party B (the “September 12th Proposal”) increasing the all-cash consideration from $129 million to $132 million, inclusive of the assumption of approximately $5 million in debt outstanding under the Philip Center Loan but otherwise on the same terms as the September 2nd Proposal. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey noted that Strategic Party B had characterized this proposal as “final.” SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed a comparison of the September 12th Proposal and the June 10th Proposal from Strategic Party A. The Special Committee, with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Shapiro Sher, discussed the attractiveness of the September 12th Proposal because of the all-cash consideration as compared to the all-stock consideration of the June 10th Proposal. The Special Committee also discussed Strategic Party A’s portfolio after its recent acquisition and the terms of the advisory agreement of Strategic Party A, as well as the estimated per-share net asset value that Strategic Party A used in its June 10th Proposal. The Special Committee directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to contact Strategic Party A and propose either including a cash component as part of the consideration or increasing the total amount of consideration based on an increase in Strategic Party A’s valuation of the Company.
On September 19, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised the Special Committee that Strategic Party A Financial Advisor had not responded to the Special Committee’s proposed modifications to the June 10th Proposal. The Special Committee, with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Shapiro Sher, discussed contacting HTI before moving forward with Strategic Party B based on the September 12th Proposal. The Special Committee also discussed the option to end the Company’s strategic process and to not pursue any transactions at this time and continue to operate. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed with the Special Committee the strategic process to date and the September 12th Proposal. The Special Committee, with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed the Company’s portfolio and future prospects, including, in particular, that under the Company’s current plan to pay out its available cash in regular distributions to its stockholders, there would be less cash available for operations and acquisitions, limiting the Company’s ability to grow its portfolio. After further discussions, the Special Committee determined that it did not believe ending the strategic process was in the Company’s best interest and directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to continue discussions with Strategic Party B unless improved proposals were received from HTI or Strategic Party A. After the meeting, the chairman of the HTI Board advised Ms. Perrotty that HTI was not interested in making an offer for the Company’s portfolio.
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On September 21, 2016, the Special Committee confirmed by email that SunTrust Robinson Humphrey should continue discussions with Strategic Party B.
On September 26, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee on a telephonic meeting with representatives of Strategic Party B on September 24, 2016 to discuss the September 12th Proposal, as well as certain related matters including taxes, the purchase and sale agreement, a timeline to a potential closing, due diligence, the proxy statement related to stockholder approval of the sale of the Company’s assets, and certain Company related party fees in the event of a transaction. Following this discussion, the Special Committee authorized SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to deliver a revised proposal letter reflecting the need for stockholder approval, lender consent for the assumption of the mortgage, a “fiduciary out” right and a break-up fee.
On September 29, 2016, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey delivered the revised proposal letter to Strategic Party B authorized at the September 26th meeting of the Special Committee.
On October 3, 2016, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised the Special Committee that it expected to hear from Strategic Party B in the next day or two. The Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed other details relating to a potential strategic transaction with Strategic Party B, including certain related party and transaction fees that may be owed under the Advisory Agreement, the LPA, and the Property Management Agreement, and with respect to restricted shares issued to independent directors.
On October 7, 2016, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee that Strategic Party B was no longer interested in acquiring the assets of the Company’s portfolio. The Special Committee subsequently learned from Strategic Party B that it was not raising capital at a pace that would enable it to fund its September 12th Proposal.
At telephonic meetings of the Special Committee held on October 10, October 17, and November 7, 2016, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, the Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed the Special Committee’s options. Ms. Perrotty reported upon her discussions with Strategic Party B’s chair and that Strategic Party B might be interested in proceeding with negotiations if it were able to raise sufficient capital. The Special Committee directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to continue contacting entities that had expressed interest over the course of the Company’s strategic process, including HTI, and to contact parties that had not yet been contacted. The Special Committee also discussed a potential liquidation and several “break-up” scenarios whereby the assets could be sold in groups to several buyers.
On October 28, 2016, the Company and a strategic party referred to as “Strategic Party C” entered into a nondisclosure agreement. Strategic Party C is an exchange-listed REIT not sponsored or advised by affiliates of AR Global.
At telephonic meetings of the Special Committee held on December 5 and December 19, 2016, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee that five parties were interested in at least a portion of the Company’s portfolio, including Strategic Party C. The Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed selling the Company’s portfolio in pieces and the potential ramifications to the total amount of net proceeds the Company’s stockholders would ultimately receive with respect to the Company’s assets. After discussions with the assistance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, the Special Committee decided to defer action until after January 1, 2017 and then reach out to all parties that may be interested, including Strategic Party B, given that it might have been able to raise capital since October.
On January 9, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey updated the Special Committee on the status of its outreach to potential bidders. Given that no strong interest for the Company’s entire portfolio had been received, the Special Committee authorized SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to contact
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any interested parties to confirm their interest in pieces of the Company’s portfolio and refine their bids. Among the preliminary bids at this time were (i) Strategic Party C’s bid for the two SHOP Properties at a range of $13.2 to $14 million, and (ii) a combined bid for 11 of the Properties (including both SHOP Properties) for $75 million. Neither of the preliminary bids had been formalized at this time and remained speculative, and no further progress was made with respect to either of these bids subsequently.
On February 27, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported that KeyBanc had recently informed them that HTI was interested in restarting discussions with the Special Committee. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey further reported that it expected to receive a proposal letter from HTI shortly. Following discussions about the potential for a cash offer from HTI, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised the Special Committee that, since the January 9th meeting, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey had continued discussions with seven prospective bidders that had entered into nondisclosure agreements and had received preliminary bids for all but three of the Company’s 19 assets and continued to pursue a bid for the entire portfolio. The preliminary bids included the two bids discussed at the January 9th meeting and a preliminary bid for five of the single-tenant MOB assets for $19.3 million. The Special Committee directed that SunTrust Robinson Humphrey continue its discussions with the potential bidders and notify KeyBanc that HTI had one week to formalize its interest.
On March 6, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee that it had verbally received a preliminary bid from HTI for all the assets in the Company’s portfolio for $98.5 million in cash on March 3, 2017 (the “March 3rd Bid”). SunTrust Robinson Humphrey further reported that it had received a combined bid from three entities (each of which had been part of the preliminary bids), including Strategic Party C, for all but three of the Properties (the RAI Clearwater, DaVita Dialysis and Philip Professional Center) for $93.3 million in cash and that, if the three remaining Properties could be sold individually by a broker at approximately the price the Company had paid for them, then the total gross proceeds generated (prior to any incremental transaction fee due the broker) could be more than those generated by the March 3rd Bid. After discussions about the execution risks of a combined proposal and the uncertainty regarding the Company’s ability to sell the three remaining Properties individually on the terms discussed, the Special Committee directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to negotiate with KeyBanc and contact the other additional parties for their “best and final” offers.
On March 10, 2017, the Company and a strategic party referred to as “Strategic Party D” entered into a nondisclosure agreement. Strategic Party D is an exchange-listed REIT not sponsored or advised by affiliates of AR Global.
On March 20, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee that it had received two proposals on March 17, 2017. The first proposal was from HTI and contemplated an asset transaction to acquire the entire portfolio for $110 million (the “March 17th HTI Proposal”) (which reflected an increase from the $98.5 million in cash proposed in the March 3rd Bid). The second proposal also contemplated an asset transaction in the form of a combined bid from Strategic Party C and Strategic Party D for the entire portfolio in the amount of $110.0 million in cash (the “March 17th Combined Proposal”). SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported that KeyBanc had stated that no further increase should be expected from HTI. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey further advised that Strategic Party C, which proposed to purchase two assisted living facility assets, had conditioned its proposal on the assets being delivered free and clear of all leases and operating agreements, which SunTrust Robinson Humphrey noted would result in buy-out costs that would lower the net proceeds to the Company of the March 17th Combined Proposal by an amount not yet determined. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised that both proposals may represent approximately $17.20-$17.25 on a per share basis, without taking into account fees or allocations payable to the Advisor or fees and expenses (other than SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s advisory fee) associated with a transaction involving the Company or a liquidation of the Company (including buy-out costs for leases and operating agreements contemplated by the March 17th Combined Proposal). The Special Committee discussed the two proposals and again discussed the Company’s option to suspend the Company’s strategic process if the Special Committee believed that it could lead to more value for the Company’s
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stockholders in the long run and considered, based on discussions with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, that a near-term increase in value was not likely. The Special Committee directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to request a “best and final” offer from each of HTI, Strategic Party C, and Strategic Party D and to gauge each party’s interest in adding a stock component to their respective bids to create additional value for the Company’s stockholders.
On March 27, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee that it had received a revised proposal letter from HTI on March 23, contemplating the purchase by HTI of all the assets in the Company’s portfolio for $111 million in cash (the “March 23rd Proposal”). SunTrust Robinson Humphrey further reported that it had received a proposal letter from Strategic Party D on March 24th, contemplating the sale of all the assets in the Company’s portfolio for approximately $114 million (subject to a dollar-for-dollar reduction based on the amount outstanding under the Philip Center Loan at closing) in stock based on the trading price of Strategic Party D’s stock at closing in a “stock-for-assets” asset purchase (the “March 24th Proposal”). Strategic Party C did not participate in the March 24th Proposal. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported to the Special Committee that the March 24th Proposal, if completed, would result in the Company’s stockholders owning roughly 29% of Strategic Party D. After discussing HTI’s March 23rd Proposal and Strategic Party D’s March 24th Proposal, the Special Committee requested that SunTrust Robinson Humphrey provide it with additional information regarding Strategic Party D to assist the Special Committee in making a final decision given that the Company’s stockholders would become stockholders of Strategic Party D if the contemplated transaction was completed.
On March 28, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed with the Special Committee additional information regarding Strategic Party D. The Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed Strategic Party D’s strategic plan moving forward, the fit of the Company’s portfolio within Strategic Party D’s portfolio of properties and the challenges of engaging in a “stock-for-asset” transaction as an asset purchase (instead of as a merger). The Special Committee authorized SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to continue negotiations with Strategic Party D with a view towards improving the March 24th Proposal. The Special Committee directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to propose adding an independent director of the Company’s choice to Strategic Party D’s board of directors and adding a go-shop period. Strategic Party D advised that it would not be increasing its bid prior to responding to these additional requests.
On March 31, 2017, Ms. Perrotty received a phone call from the lead independent director of HTI advising Ms. Perrotty that HTI would be increasing the cash consideration in its proposal to $120.0 million. Also on March 31, 2017, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey advised the Special Committee that it had received a revised proposal letter from HTI with these terms (the “March 31st Proposal”) and a statement from KeyBanc that the proposal represented HTI’s final offer.
On April 2, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, the Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed the March 31st Proposal. The March 31st Proposal contemplated an acquisition of all the assets in the Company’s portfolio for $120.0 million in cash, reduced dollar for dollar by the $4.9 million outstanding Philip Center Loan. The Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed the terms of the March 31 st Proposal, including the absence of any financing contingency or other contingencies except due diligence, the negotiation of a purchase and sale agreement, required approval by the Company’s stockholders and HTI’s request for a 30-day exclusivity period. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reported that Strategic Party D had declined to improve its March 24th Proposal. The Special Committee ultimately rejected Strategic Party D because it believed the all-cash bid from HTI that provided $6 million more of incremental value was a better transaction for the Company’s stockholders. After discussing the improved bid from HTI and Strategic Party D’s statement that it would not increase its bid, the Special Committee directed SunTrust Robinson Humphrey to negotiate the March 31st Proposal from HTI. The Special Committee also considered the need for a go-shop period, but ultimately
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determined that, in light of its extensive marketing efforts since the strategic process began in April of 2016, having a go-shop period was not essential and the final Purchase Agreement agreed to by the Company did not include a go-shop provision.
On April 5, 2017, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey received a letter from HTI with a revised proposal (the “April 5th Proposal”). The April 5th Proposal contained a “fiduciary out” provision with a 5% break-up fee and certain property-by-property expense allocations. With the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, the Special Committee subsequently negotiated a reduction in the break-up fee from 5% to 3%, that any property-level transfer tax and title costs would be allocated as is the custom in the state in which each of the Properties was located, and clarified language to account for the Properties that were held by long-term ground leases and not in fee simple. On April 7, 2017, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey received a letter from HTI with a revised proposal reflecting these revisions (the “April 7th Proposal”).
On April 7, 2017, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed with the Special Committee a proposed timeline to closing a transaction contemplated by the April 7th Proposal as well as information provided by the Advisor regarding related party fees that could be payable to the Advisor, Property Manager, limited partners of the OP, directors, and other vendors in connection with the transaction as contemplated by the April 7th Proposal.
On April 10, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed the April 7th Proposal and the status of negotiations with HTI. In response to a question by the Special Committee, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey noted that, under the terms of the April 7th Proposal, the assets to be acquired by HTI did not include the cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Shapiro Sher added that the proposed transaction did not include approximately $3.8 million owed to the Company from the Advisor, which SunTrust Robinson Humphrey noted represented approximately $0.50 per share of the Company’s common stock. The Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed the process for authorizing and approving the April 7th Proposal and explored structuring the transaction as an all-cash merger (with a pre-closing “all cash” distribution to the Company’s stockholders), instead of an asset purchase transaction followed by a plan of liquidation as proposed by HTI under the terms of the April 7th Proposal. Ultimately, HTI declined to structure the transaction as a “cash” merger due to its desire to receive post-closing indemnification rights typical of a purchase of real estate assets. The Special Committee, recognizing that all of the other potential bidders had proposed asset sales for cash (except for Strategic Party A, which proposed a stock-for-stock merger, and Strategic Party D, which proposed an asset-for-stock transaction) that would ultimately require a liquidation by the Company, accepted that structure (even though liquidating distributions to stockholders would not be completed until 2018). After additional discussions with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, the Special Committee recommended that the Board authorize continued negotiations on the basis of the April 7th Proposal. The Special Committee also determined to address with the Advisor the $3.8 million owed to the Company from the Advisor.
On April 11, 2017, in an executive session of a telephonic meeting of the Board, with only the independent directors of the Board (representing all the members of the Special Committee), Shapiro Sher, and a representative of Proskauer present, the independent directors of the Board discussed the terms of the April 7th Proposal and steps required to implement the transactions contemplated thereby. The independent directors of the Board, based upon the recommendation of the Special Committee and upon such other matters as were deemed relevant by the independent directors, authorized continued negotiations based on the April 7th Proposal.
On April 18, 2017, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP (“A&PKS”), special counsel to HTI’s special committee, delivered the first draft of the purchase agreement (the “April 18th Purchase Agreement”) to Shapiro Sher, Proskauer, and AR Global. Shapiro Sher sent the April 18th Purchase Agreement to the Special Committee and to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey on the same date. The April 18th Purchase Agreement was structured as a sale of the membership interests in each of the special purpose entities that own the Properties to the HTI OP to facilitate the assignment of minor contracts and to avoid a right of first refusal requirement for one of the properties.
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Shapiro Sher and A&PKS held several due diligence and planning calls over the next several weeks, including some with representatives of the Company, HTI, and Proskauer present. During these calls, discussion covered the structure of the transaction, tax implications, and various aspects of the Company that needed to be addressed in the purchase agreement.
On April 28, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher present, Shapiro Sher reported to the Special Committee on the status of the development of a revised draft of the April 18th Purchase Agreement. Shapiro Sher reported on the outstanding issues consisting, primarily, of issues surrounding the assumption of the Philip Center Loan (and whether it was assignable) and the right of HTI to terminate the entire transaction if any property were destroyed by fire or condemned. Shapiro Sher also advised the Special Committee that Shapiro Sher was making extensive revisions to the April 18th Purchase Agreement, not because the parties were in disagreement about issues, but rather to structure the agreement to fit the Company and the Properties. The parties also discussed certain amounts that may be payable to the Advisor and its affiliates in connection with consummating a transaction. Prior to the Special Committee meeting, Shapiro Sher circulated an AR Global in-house counsel prepared Advisor Receivables and Payables proposal that Shapiro Sher had received on April 25. The Special Committee discussed the proposed real estate commissions and administrative expense reimbursements that the Advisor was proposing would become payable concurrent with or prior to the consummation of the transaction.
On May 4, 2017, Shapiro Sher delivered a revised draft of the purchase agreement, which included input from Proskauer and AR Global, to A&PKS, the Special Committee, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (the “May 4th Purchase Agreement”). The May 4th Purchase Agreement addressed the assumption of the Philip Center Loan, rejected the right to terminate the transaction for a single fire or condemnation, clarified matters relating to the assisted living facilities, and tailored certain terms to be applicable to the Company, its entities, and the Properties.
On May 11, 2017, A&PKS delivered its comments to the May 4th Purchase Agreement to Shapiro Sher and Shapiro Sher forwarded the comments to the Special Committee and to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey on May 12, 2017. A&PKS comments included, among other things, (1) the addition of a $6 million escrow amount to cover indemnification of representations and warranties, (2) capping HTI’s expense reimbursement to the Company at $250,000 if HTI were to terminate the purchase agreement due to a breach thereof, (3) extending the facility-level representations and warranties that the Company was willing to make regarding the Cedarhurst Facility to include facility-level representations and warranties for Arcadian Cove Assisted Living Facility (in respect to which the Company is only a landlord and does not have direct knowledge of many relevant matters), (4) the Company indemnifying HTI if HTI suffered any losses in connection with any stockholder litigation that may be filed in connection with the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement, and (5) granting HTI the right to terminate the purchase agreement if there is either (a) a condemnation proceeding against any building that constitutes more than 5% of the Company’s portfolio or (b) damage or destruction (i) exceeding $5 million or (ii) that requires a legally nonconforming property to be rebuilt in accordance with current zoning requirements.
On May 12, 2017, representatives of Shapiro Sher, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and AR Global held a call to discuss certain matters regarding the Properties and the Company’s operations.
On May 17, 2017, A&PKS and Shapiro Sher participated in a conference call to discuss A&PKS’s comments to the May 4th Purchase Agreement. The parties were able to resolve certain issues including (1) various closing conditions, (2) the expense reimbursement cap, and (3) the expansion of the facility-related representations and warranties to the Arcadian Cove Assisted Living Facility. The remaining issues that Shapiro Sher relayed to the Special Committee on the same day were (1) HTI’s request for indemnity to cover not only HTI but also its directors, (2) the terms of the escrow arrangement, and (3) the right to terminate the purchase agreement if either (a) there is a condemnation proceeding against any building or (b) damage or destruction to any Property prior to the Closing Date (with such threshold amounts to be further discussed).
On May 18, 2017, Shapiro Sher delivered a Memorandum to the Special Committee, advising the Special Committee of the directors’ duties as independent directors under Maryland law (such advice had been delivered orally on multiple occasions throughout the strategic process) as the Special Committee considered the purchase agreement, a plan of liquidation for the Company’s complete liquidation and dissolution
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following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement, certain amounts payable to the Advisor and its affiliates, and other matters related to the potential transaction. Discussions between Shapiro Sher and A&PKS continued.
On May 19, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, Shapiro Sher reported to the Special Committee on the status of the remaining substantive issues from its negotiations with A&PKS. The three outstanding substantive issues were (1) the HTI indemnity request, (2) HTI’s request for a $6 million escrow that would be released over a period of eighteen months to cover indemnification expenses for any such litigation or any breaches of the representations and warranties of the purchase agreement (with $2 million being released every six months), and (3) HTI’s ability to terminate the purchase agreement in the event of damage or destruction or condemnation proceedings (subject to a “5% of the properties” threshold). After Shapiro Sher updated the Special Committee on the status of the purchase agreement, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed with the Special Committee a summary of the Special Committee’s strategic process to date, an overview of the financial terms of the proposed transaction with HTI and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s preliminary financial analyses with respect to the Properties. After this review was completed, the representatives of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey left the meeting and, in an executive session of the Special Committee with only Shapiro Sher and the members of the Special Committee present, the Special Committee determined that Ms. Perrotty would reach out to the lead independent director of HTI to discuss the outstanding substantive issues.
On May 25, 2017, after consulting with Ms. Perrotty regarding her recent conversation with HTI’s lead independent director, Shapiro Sher delivered a revised draft of the purchase agreement to A&PKS (the “May 25th Purchase Agreement”). The May 25th Purchase Agreement included the following terms related to the outstanding substantive issues: (1) a $1 million escrow that would be released over a period of six months to cover indemnification expenses for any litigation or any breaches of the representations and warranties of the May 25th Purchase Agreement (as opposed to the $6 million/18-month provision requested by HTI), (2) the ability of HTI to terminate the purchase agreement if the Company’s representations in the May 25th Purchase Agreement were materially inaccurate (but implying knowledge to any officers who served both the Company and HTI and limiting the “inaccurate representation” indemnification to certain basic representations), (3) removing the provision that gave HTI the ability to terminate the purchase agreement in the event of damage or destruction or condemnation proceeding, and (4) limiting the Company’s indemnification of HTI and its directors if the Company’s stockholders sue not only the Company, but also HTI, to exclude any shared directors and key management personnel of both the Company and HTI.
On June 5, 2017, representatives of A&PKS and Shapiro Sher participated in a conference call to discuss the May 25th Purchase Agreement and the outstanding substantive issues. Among the substantive issues discussed were (1) HTI’s continued desire to have the right to terminate the purchase agreement if (a) there is a condemnation proceeding or (b) a fire or other loss (subject to an increased threshold amount), (2) the terms of the escrow arrangements, (3) the assumption of the Company’s obligations under its engagement letter with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, (4) expense reimbursements, and (5) indemnification obligations in the event of stockholder litigation.
On June 6, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, the Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed the outstanding issues from the prior day’s conference call between A&PKS and Shapiro Sher. The Special Committee, after determining that Ms. Perrotty would contact the lead independent director of HTI to discuss the Company’s proposed compromises, directed Shapiro Sher to further negotiate with A&PKS. The Special Committee, in an executive session with only representatives of Shapiro Sher present, directed the following (1) to accept HTI’s request for indemnification by the Company of the non-independent directors and officers of HTI, but requested that HTI also indemnify the Company’s non-independent director and the Company’s officers, (2) to lower the expense reimbursement cap from $750,000 to $500,000, with a condition whereby the expense reimbursement would not become payable if the Company did not enter into an agreement related to a superior proposal within 12 months, and to eliminate the expense reimbursement for a material adverse change or temporary restraining order, (3) to negotiate a $3 million escrow that would be released over a period of six or nine months, and (4) to negotiate the
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proposed condemnation or risk-of-loss provisions to exclude any amounts that were insured. Shapiro Sher contacted A&PKS later that day to discuss the Special Committee’s directions.
Also on June 6, 2017, A&PKS delivered a revised draft of the purchase agreement to Shapiro Sher (the “June 6th Purchase Agreement”). The June 6th Purchase Agreement made changes in line with A&PKS views as had been expressed during the June 5th conference call. Later in the day on June 6, 2017, A&PKS delivered an email to Shapiro Sher about the following open issues: (1) expense reimbursement, (2) indemnification, and (3) condemnation and risk of loss. With respect to the expense reimbursement issue, A&PKS proposed (1) no expense reimbursement if the transaction did not close because of a temporary restraining order, (2) an expense reimbursement capped at $1 million for termination in the event that the Company’s stockholders vote against the transaction or the Company fails to get a quorum at the special meeting to vote on the transaction, and (3) an expense reimbursement capped at $750,000 for termination due to a material adverse change. With respect to the indemnification issue, A&PKS reaffirmed its stance of a $6 million escrow that would be released over a period of 18 months (with one third being released every six months). In support of its stance on the escrow size and length, A&PKS sent market surveys and studies to Shapiro Sher. With respect to the condemnation, eminent domain, and risk of loss issue, A&PKS expressed an openness to change the structures such that a property that is subject to eminent domain, condemnation or suffers a significant loss is dropped from the transaction with the purchase price adjusted downward based on the agreed purchase price allocation for the property, and that HTI would not have a right to terminate the purchase agreement. Shapiro Sher relayed A&PKS’s stance to the Special Committee.
On June 7, 2017, a representative of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, on behalf of the Special Committee, and a representative of KeyBanc, on behalf of HTI, negotiated certain unresolved issues and Ms. Perrotty and the lead independent director of HTI followed up with a phone call. The Special Committee and HTI ultimately agreed to the following: (1) with respect to the indemnification issue, a $6 million escrow that would be released over a period of 14 months from the closing of the transaction (with $2 million to be released after six months, another $2 million to be released after 12 months, and the remaining $2 million to be released after 14 months); (2) with respect to the expense reimbursement issue, an expense reimbursement capped at $850,000 for termination in the event that the Company failed to obtain stockholder approval of the transaction; and (3) with respect to the condemnation and risk of loss issue, that in the event of a major condemnation or risk of loss, HTI would not have the option to terminate the purchase agreement, but HTI would have the option to close the transaction without purchasing the property or properties that would be subject to the condemnation or risk or loss provision.
On June 9, 2017, Shapiro Sher delivered a revised draft of the Purchase Agreement to A&PKS (the “Shapiro Sher June 9th Purchase Agreement”). The Shapiro Sher June 9th Purchase Agreement incorporated the negotiated transaction terms from the recent negotiations. Later on June 9, 2017, A&PKS delivered a revised draft of the purchase agreement to Shapiro Sher (the “A&PKS June 9th Purchase Agreement”). The A&PKS June 9th Purchase Agreement did not contain any revisions related to the resolution of open issues.
On June 12, 2017, at a telephonic meeting of the Special Committee, with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey present, the Special Committee, with the assistance of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, discussed the final negotiated transaction terms from the purchase agreement. At the request of the Special Committee, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed Company management’s methodology behind the purchase price allocation schedule that had been prepared by the Company’s management. The Special Committee also discussed a draft letter agreement with the Advisor to account for certain amounts due to/from the Advisor, including approximately $3.8 million in reimbursements owed from the Advisor to the Company for overpaid offering and related expenses, as well as provide for post-closing transition services. The Special Committee directed Shapiro Sher to further negotiate the letter agreement and to finalize the purchase agreement to A&PKS. After the meeting, Shapiro Sher delivered a revised draft of the Purchase Agreement to A&PKS and Shapiro Sher and A&PKS agreed to the final form of the purchase agreement on June 13, 2017.
On June 14, 2017, Shapiro Sher provided an update to the Special Committee on the status of the letter agreement with the Advisor and provided the finalized Purchase Agreement, together with all exhibits and schedules, to the Special Committee for review. Shapiro Sher also re-delivered the May 18th Advisory
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Memorandum regarding a director’s standard of conduct under Maryland law for the Special Committee to consider as it considered both the Purchase Agreement and the Plan of Liquidation.
On June 15 and June 16, 2017, Shapiro Sher, the Special Committee and the Advisor finalized the negotiation of the Letter Agreement, the Advisory Agreement Amendment, and an amendment to the Property Management Agreement, with terms being agreed upon on June 15, 2017 and final drafts being agreed upon on June 16, 2017. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, subject to completing the Asset Sale, the parties resolved matters related to approximately $3.7 million in expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor and its affiliates and made certain agreements with respect to all fees and other amounts that would be payable to the Advisor and its affiliates pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Property Management Agreement and the LPA if the Asset Sale is completed.
On June 16, 2017, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting with representatives of Shapiro Sher and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in attendance. A representative of Shapiro Sher reviewed the principal terms of the Purchase Agreement and the Plan of Liquidation, including the Letter Agreement and amendments to the Advisory Agreement and Property Management Agreement. Representatives of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey then reviewed and discussed with the Special Committee its financial analyses with respect to the Properties owned by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and Holdco Interests and the proposed Asset Sale. Thereafter, at the request of the Special Committee, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey rendered its oral opinion to the Special Committee as to, as of June 16, 2017, the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The opinion is more fully described in the section entitled “— Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor.” A representative of Shapiro Sher reviewed the standard of conduct expected of directors and the standards by which related party agreements should be considered under Maryland law. Following discussions by the Special Committee concerning, among other things, the matters described below under “— Recommendation of the Board of Directors and the Company’s Reasons for the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation,” the Special Committee determined to recommend to the Board that the Board (1) determine that each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale are fair and reasonable, both financially and otherwise, to the Company and advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and approve each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale, (2) determine that the Plan of Liquidation, including the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company’s liquidation and the Company’s dissolution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and approve the Plan of Liquidation, and (3) recommend that the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation be approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
Following the telephonic meeting of the Special Committee on June 16, 2017, the Board (with Mr. Weil recusing himself and not participating and with only the two independent directors on the Board participating) met to consider the proposed transactions with representatives of Shapiro Sher, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, and Proskauer present. Prior to the meeting, non-independent director Edward M. Weil, Jr. advised the other members of the Board that he would not be attending the meeting and would be abstaining from any vote on the proposed transactions, including the Plan of Liquidation. At the request of the Special Committee, representatives of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey then reviewed and discussed with the Board its financial analyses with respect to the Properties owned by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and Holdco Interests and the proposed Asset Sale. Thereafter, at the request of the Special Committee, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey provided to the Board its oral opinion (which was previously rendered to the Special Committee) as to, as of June 16, 2017, the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s oral opinion was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of its written opinion to the Special Committee and the Board as to, as of June 16, 2017, the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests in the Asset
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Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The chair of the Special Committee presented its report to the Board, including its recommendation that the Board approve the proposed transactions. Following discussions by the Board concerning, among other things, the matters described below under “— Recommendation of the Board of Directors and the Company’s Reasons for the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation,” the Board, based on the recommendation of the Special Committee, by unanimous vote of both independent directors (with Mr. Weil having abstained from attending the meeting) the Board (1) determined that each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale are fair and reasonable, both financially and otherwise, to the Company and advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and approved each of the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale, (2) determined that the Plan of Liquidation, including the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company’s liquidation and the Company’s dissolution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and approved the Plan of Liquidation, and (3) recommended that the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation be approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
Also on June 16, 2017, HTI’s Board approved the Purchase Agreement and the Asset Sale.
On June 16, 2017, each of the Company and HTI executed and delivered the Purchase Agreement.
On June 19, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing the Board’s approval of the Asset Sale and the Company’s plan to liquidate.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors and the Company’s Reasons for the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation
In evaluating the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Board consulted with the Special Committee and its legal and financial advisors, and in determining that (1) the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby and the Asset Sale are fair and reasonable, both financially and otherwise, to the Company and advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and (2) the Plan of Liquidation, including the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the Company’s liquidation and the Company’s dissolution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, is advisable and in the best interests of the Company, the Board considered numerous factors, including the following material factors, which the Board viewed as supporting its decision to approve the Purchase Agreement, the other documents and agreements contemplated thereby, the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation and to recommend approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation to our stockholders:
| • | the fixed cash consideration to be paid in connection with the Asset Sale by HTI, consisting of $120.0 million, less the $4.9 million principal amount of the Philip Center Loan, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by the Company, and associated costs; |
| • | the indication given by the Company, when conducting its public offering of common stock beginning in 2014, that it would begin the process of achieving a liquidity event not later than three to six years after the termination of the offering (the Company suspended its offering effective December 31, 2015, which was earlier than anticipated, and the offering lapsed in August 2016 in accordance with its terms); |
| • | in light of the Special Committee’s consideration of potential strategic alternatives, the likelihood that the Company would have difficulty achieving access to public equity capital markets and continuing to grow on a stand-alone basis; |
| • | in light of the Special Committee’s consideration of potential strategic alternatives, the likelihood that the Company would have difficulty achieving a liquidity event that would provide greater value to the Company’s stockholders in both the near-term and long-term future; |
| • | the fact that the Special Committee conducted a thorough and diligent strategic review process, including communicating with 25 potential buyers regarding a potential transaction and executing nondisclosure agreements with 22 of these potential buyers; |
| • | the expectation that all liquidating distributions will be paid in cash thereby eliminating the uncertainty associated with the receipt of non-cash consideration by the Company; |
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| • | the costs of continuing to operate the Company based on its asset size; |
| • | the Asset Sale does not include the cash on the Company’s balance sheet as of the Closing Date that will be distributed to the Company’s stockholders along with the other net cash proceeds available for distribution, after the Company pays or provides for its liabilities and expenses pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, which the Board has estimated will be between $17.49 to $17.64 per share of common stock; |
| • | the financial analyses reviewed and discussed with the Special Committee and the Board by representatives of SunTrust as well as the oral opinion of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey rendered to the Special Committee and the Board on June 16, 2017 (which was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s written opinion dated the same date) as to, as of June 16, 2017, the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Agreement; |
| • | the ability to complete the Asset Sale in a timely manner (including the likelihood of receiving the Company stockholder approval necessary to complete the transaction in a timely manner) given the commitment of both parties to complete the Asset Sale pursuant to their respective obligations under the Purchase Agreement and the absence of any significant closing conditions under the Purchase Agreement, other than stockholder approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation; |
| • | the Asset Sale will not be subject to a financing contingency, as HTI advised the Company that HTI would have sufficient capital to fund the entire Purchase Price and plans to finance the Asset Sale through a combination of cash on its balance sheet and borrowings under its revolving credit facility; |
| • | the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, including: |
| º | the fixed Purchase Price; |
| º | the limited number and nature of the conditions to the Company’s obligation to close the Asset Sale; and |
| º | the “fiduciary out” provision, that allows the Company to terminate the Purchase Agreement in connection with a third party delivering a Superior Proposal (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) to the Company, subject to the payment by the Company to HTI of a 3.0% breakup fee in the amount of $3.6 million. |
| • | the facts that the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders, and that the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective unless the Asset Sale is consummated. |
The Board also identified and considered the following potentially negative factors in its deliberations:
| • | the fact that each Company stockholder currently receives distributions on a monthly basis at a rate equal to $0.0042808219 per day per share of common stock, or 6.25% per annum, based on a price of $25.00 per share (although the Special Committee believed that this distribution amount would have been reset in the third quarter); |
| • | the terms of the Purchase Agreement regarding the restrictions on the operation of the Company’s business during the period between the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the completion of the Asset Sale; |
| • | the Termination Fee to be paid to HTI if the Purchase Agreement is terminated under circumstances specified in the Purchase Agreement, which may discourage other parties that may otherwise have an interest in a business combination with the Company (see the section entitled “— The Purchase Agreement — Termination; Termination Fee and Expenses”); |
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| • | the possibility that the Asset Sale may not be completed or may be unduly delayed because the Company’s stockholders may not approve the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation, as set forth in the Purchase Agreement, or other factors outside of the Company’s control; |
| • | the risk that the Asset Sale might not be completed and the effect of the resulting public announcement of termination of the Purchase Agreement on: |
| º | the Company’s operating results, particularly in light of the costs incurred in connection with the transaction, and |
| º | the Company’s ability to attract and retain tenants; |
| • | the substantial costs to be incurred in connection with the transaction, including transaction expenses arising from the Asset Sale; |
| • | the potential risk of diverting management focus and resources from operational matters and other strategic opportunities while working to implement the Asset Sale; |
| • | the absence of appraisal rights or rights of an objecting stockholder for Company stockholders under the MGCL and the Charter; |
| • | the risk that the $6 million subject to the escrow agreement and additional Company funds may be required to satisfy indemnification obligations under the Purchase Agreement, which could delay or reducing liquidating distributions; and |
| • | the risks described in the section “Risk Factors” beginning on page 22 of this proxy statement. |
The Board also considered the interests that certain executive officers and directors of the Company may have with respect to the Asset Sale in addition to their interests as stockholders of the Company generally (see the section entitled “— Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation”), which the Board considered as being neutral in its evaluation of the proposed transaction.
Although the foregoing discussion sets forth the material factors considered by the Board in reaching its recommendation, it may not include all of the factors considered by the Board, and each director may have considered different factors or given different weight to different factors. In view of the variety of factors and the amount of information considered, the Board did not find it practicable to, and did not, make specific assessment of, quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the specific factors considered in reaching its recommendation. The Board realized that there can be no assurance about future results, including results expected or considered in the factors above. However, the Board concluded that the potential positive factors described above significantly outweighed the neutral and negative factors described above. The recommendation was made after consideration of all of the factors as a whole. This explanation of the Company’s reasons for the Asset Sale and other information presented in this section are forward-looking in nature and, therefore, should be read in light of the factors discussed in the section entitled “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”
THE BOARD (WITH MR. WEIL ABSTAINING) HAS UNANIMOUSLY (1) DETERMINED THAT EACH OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, THE OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY AND THE ASSET SALE ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE, BOTH FINANCIALLY AND OTHERWISE, TO THE COMPANY AND ADVISABLE AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS AND APPROVED EACH OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, THE OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY AND THE ASSET SALE, (2) DETERMINED THAT THE PLAN OF LIQUIDATION, INCLUDING THE SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY, THE COMPANY’S LIQUIDATION AND THE COMPANY’S DISSOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE PLAN OF LIQUIDATION, IS ADVISABLE AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY AND APPROVED THE PLAN OF LIQUIDATION, AND (3) RECOMMENDED THAT HOLDERS OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK VOTE FOR THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ASSET SALE AND FOR THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PLAN OF LIQUIDATION.
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In considering the recommendation of the Board, you should be aware that certain of the Company’s directors and officers have arrangements that cause them to have interests in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation that are different from, or are in addition to, the interests of the Company stockholders generally. See the section entitled “— Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.”
Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor
On June 16, 2017, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey rendered its oral opinion to the Special Committee and the Board (which was subsequently confirmed in writing by delivery of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s written opinion dated June 16, 2017) as to, as of June 16, 2017, the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion was directed to the Special Committee (in its capacity as such) and the Board (in its capacity as such) and only addressed the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and did not address any other terms, conditions, aspects or implications of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation. The summary of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion in this proxy statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of its written opinion, which is included as Annex C to this proxy statement and sets forth the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and other matters considered by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in preparing its opinion. However, neither SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s written opinion nor the summary of its opinion and the related analyses set forth in this proxy statement is intended to be, and they do not constitute, advice or a recommendation as to, or otherwise address, how the Special Committee, the Board or any security holder of the Company should act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the Asset Sale or otherwise.
In connection with its opinion, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey conducted such reviews, analyses and inquiries as it deemed necessary and appropriate under the circumstances. In arriving at its opinion, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reviewed:
| • | a draft, dated June 12, 2017, of the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | certain publicly available business, financial and other information concerning the Company, the OP and HT III Holdco, the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest; |
| • | certain financial and operating information with respect to the historical, current and future operations and prospects of the businesses conducted and properties held by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest, including financial forecasts with respect to the future financial performance of such businesses and properties prepared and provided to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey by the management of the Company (the “Projections”); and |
| • | the publicly available financial terms of certain transactions that SunTrust Robinson Humphrey deemed relevant. |
In addition, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey had discussions with the management of the Company concerning the businesses, operations, assets, liabilities, present condition and future prospects of the Company and undertook such other studies, analyses and investigations as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey deemed appropriate.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey assumed and relied upon, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all data, materials and other information furnished, or otherwise made available to it, or publicly available, discussed with or reviewed by it in arriving at its opinion. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s role in reviewing such information was limited solely to performing such review as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey deemed necessary and appropriate to support its opinion and such review was not conducted on
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behalf of the Special Committee, the Board, the Company or any other person. With respect to the Projections, with the Special Committee’s consent SunTrust Robinson Humphrey assumed that they were reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available information, estimates and judgments of the management of the Company as to the future financial performance of the businesses conducted and properties held by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest and were a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest for purposes of its analyses and opinion. At the Special Committee’s direction, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey used and relied upon the Projections for purposes of its analyses and opinion. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey expressed no view or opinion with respect to the Projections or the assumptions on which they were based.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey further relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that there had been no change in any respect material to its analyses or opinion in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of the Company, the OP, HT III Holdco, the Membership Interests or the Holdco Interest since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to it, and that there was no information or any facts that would make any of the information discussed with or reviewed by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey incomplete or misleading in any respect material to its analyses or opinion. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also assumed that (a) the representations and warranties of all parties to the Purchase Agreement were true and correct, (b) each party to the Purchase Agreement would fully and timely perform all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed by such party under the Purchase Agreement, and (c) the Asset Sale would be consummated in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, without waiver, modification or amendment of any term, condition or agreement thereof. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey also assumed that, in the course of obtaining any regulatory or third party consents, approvals or agreements in connection with the Asset Sale, no delay, limitation, restriction or condition would be imposed that would have an adverse effect on the Company, the OP, HT III Holdco or the expected benefits of the Asset Sale to such parties. In addition, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey assumed that the Purchase Agreement, when executed by the parties thereto, would conform to the draft reviewed by it in all respects material to its analysis and opinion.
In arriving at its opinion, one of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s representatives visited a number of the Properties, but SunTrust Robinson Humphrey did not otherwise conduct a physical inspection of the properties, assets or facilities of the Company, the OP or HT III Holdco and was not requested to make, and did not make, an independent appraisal of the assets or liabilities (fixed, contingent, derivative, off balance sheet or otherwise) of the Company, the OP or HT III Holdco, nor was SunTrust Robinson Humphrey furnished with any such appraisals. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey did not undertake any independent analysis of any potential or actual litigation, regulatory action, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities to which the Company, the OP or HT III Holdco was or may have been a party or was or may have been subject, or of any governmental investigation of any possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities to which the Company, the OP or HT III Holdco was or may have been a party or was or may have been subject. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey did not express any opinion as to the price or range of prices at which the Membership Interests, the Holdco Interest or shares of capital stock of the Company could be purchased or sold at any time.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion only addressed the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the OP and HT III Holdco of the Purchase Price to be collectively received by the OP and HT III Holdco in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and did not address any other terms, conditions, aspects or implications of the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation, including, without limitation, (i) the allocation of the Purchase Price as between the OP and HT III Holdco, (ii) the distribution of the Purchase Price to the equity holders of the OP and HT III Holdco, including, without limitation, the allocation of the proceeds of any such distribution among such equity holders, (iii) the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, (iv) the solvency, creditworthiness or fair value of the Company, the OP, HT III Holdco, HTI, the HTI OP, HTI Holdco or any other person, under any applicable laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or similar matters, or (v) the fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount or nature of any compensation or consideration payable to, or received by, any advisors, managers, officers, directors or employees of any party to the Asset Sale, any class
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of such persons or any other party, relative to the Purchase Price or otherwise. In addition, with the Special Committee’s agreement, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey assumed that any adjustment to the Purchase Price pursuant to the Purchase Agreement or otherwise would not be material to its analyses or opinion. No opinion, counsel or interpretation was intended regarding matters that require legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax, executive compensation, environmental or other similar professional advice. Furthermore, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey relied, with the Special Committee’s consent, on the assessments of the Special Committee, the Board, the Company and their respective advisors as to all legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax, executive compensation or environmental matters with respect to the Company, the OP, HT III Holdco, the Membership Interests, the Holdco Interest and the Asset Sale.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion was necessarily based upon financial, economic, market and other conditions as they existed on, and could be evaluated as of, the date of its opinion. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion did not address the relative merits of the Asset Sale as compared to other business strategies or transactions that may be available to the Company, nor did it address the underlying business decision of the Special Committee, the Board or the Company to proceed with the Asset Sale. It should be understood that, although subsequent developments or circumstances may affect its opinion, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey does not have any obligation to update or revise its opinion.
In performing its analyses, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey considered business, economic, industry and market conditions, financial and otherwise, and other matters as they existed on, and could be evaluated as of, the date of its opinion. No property or transaction used in SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s analyses for comparative purposes is identical to the Company or the Properties. The implied valuation reference ranges indicated by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s analyses are illustrative and not necessarily indicative of actual values nor predictive of future results or values, which may be significantly more or less favorable than those suggested by the analyses. In addition, any analyses relating to the value of assets, businesses or securities do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which businesses or securities actually may be sold, which may depend on a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and the control of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. Much of the information used in, and accordingly the results of, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s analyses are inherently subject to substantial uncertainty.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion and analyses were provided to the Special Committee and the Board in connection with their evaluation of the proposed Asset Sale and were among many factors considered by the Special Committee and the Board in evaluating the proposed Asset Sale. Neither SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion nor its analyses were determinative of the Purchase Price or of the views of the Special Committee or the Board with respect to the proposed Asset Sale. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey was retained by the Company on behalf of the Special Committee as an independent contractor, and did not act as an agent or fiduciary of the Special Committee, the Board, the Company, the Company’s stockholders or creditors of the Company or any other person or entity.
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses performed by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in connection with its opinion rendered to the Special Committee and the Board on June 16, 2017. The analyses summarized below include information presented in tabular format. The tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the analyses. Considering the data in the tables below without considering the full narrative description of the analyses, as well as the methodologies underlying, and the assumptions, qualifications and limitations affecting, each analysis, could create a misleading or incomplete view of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s analyses.
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey performed a discounted cash flow analysis of the businesses conducted and Properties held by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest by calculating the estimated net present value of the projected unlevered cash flows of such businesses and Properties based on the Projections. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey applied exit capitalization rates ranging from 7.5% to 8.0% to the year 2022 estimated net operating income of the businesses conducted and Properties held by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest. The net present values of the projected future cash flows and terminal values of such businesses and Properties were then calculated using discount rates ranging from 9.5% to 10.1%. The
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discounted cash flow analysis indicated an implied value reference range of the businesses conducted and Properties held by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest of $108,500,000 to $116,000,000, as compared to the Purchase Price of $120,000,000 in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
Selected Transactions Analysis
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey calculated implied valuation reference ranges of the Properties owned by the OP and HT III Holdco through the ownership of the Membership Interests and Holdco Interest by reviewing for each such Property the publicly available financial terms of transactions SunTrust Robinson Humphrey deemed relevant.
The financial terms reviewed included:
| • | Capitalization rate based on the publicly available acquisition price for the Property acquired in the selected transaction. |
| • | Acquisition price (based on the publicly available acquisition price for the property acquired in the selected transaction) per bed of the Property acquired, in the case of senior housing or assisted living properties. |
| • | Acquisition price (based on the publicly available acquisition price for the property acquired in the selected transaction) per square foot of the Property acquired, in the case of medical office buildings. |
Taking into account the results of the selected transactions analysis and its experience and professional judgment, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey applied selected ranges of capitalization rates and price per square foot or price per bed to corresponding financial data for each property. The selected ranges and implied valuation reference ranges for each Property are as follows:
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| | Capitalization Rate | | Price Per Square Foot (or per Bed, as noted) |
Property | | Selected Range | | Implied Valuation Reference Range | | Selected Range | | Implied Valuation Reference Range |
Cedarhurst of Collinsville | | | 7.25% – 7.75 | % | | $ | 12,583,066 – $13,450,864 | | | $ | 150,000 – $175,000* | | | $ | 10,650,000 – $12,425,000 | |
Arcadian Cove Assisted Living | | | 9.50% – 10.00 | % | | $ | 3,617,393 – $3,807,782 | | | $ | 60,000 – $80,000* | | | $ | 2,940,000 – $3,920,000 | |
Dialysis Centers
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– DaVita Breeze | | | 7.15% – 7.40 | % | | $ | 1,603,081 – $1,659,133 | | | $ | 300.00 – $325.00 | | | $ | 2,174,100 – $2,355,275 | |
– RAI Clearwater | | | 7.00% – 7.25 | % | | $ | 4,905,214 – $5,080,400 | | | $ | 325.00 – $350.00 | | | $ | 4,847,700 – $5,220,600 | |
– DaVita Hudson | | | 7.25% – 7.50 | % | | $ | 2,653,627 – $2,745,131 | | | $ | 275.00 – $300.00 | | | $ | 2,470,600 – $2,695,200 | |
Rockwall Medical Plaza | | | 6.75% – 7.25 | % | | $ | 5,835,255 – $6,267,496 | | | $ | 325.00 – $350.00 | | | $ | 5,907,200 – $6,361,600 | |
Decatur Medical Office | | | 10.00% – 11.00 | % | | $ | 4,613,555 – $5,074,910 | | | $ | 200.00 – $225.00 | | | $ | 4,160,000 – $4,680,000 | |
MetroHealth Buckeye Center | | | 8.00% – 8.50 | % | | $ | 4,956,659 – $5,266,450 | | | $ | 200.00 – $225.00 | | | $ | 5,014,000 – $5,640,750 | |
Philip Professional Center | | | 6.75% – 7.25 | % | | $ | 7,584,000 – $8,145,778 | | | $ | 250.00 – $275.00 | | | $ | 7,870,750 – $8,657,825 | |
Galesburg Medical Office Portfolio
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– VA Clinic | | | 7.75% – 8.00 | % | | $ | 1,971,613 – $2,035,213 | | | $ | 240.00 – $265.00 | | | $ | 2,394,960 – $2,644,435 | |
– Illinois Cancer | | | 7.25% – 7.75 | % | | $ | 3,270,852 – $3,496,428 | | | $ | 325.00 – $350.00 | | | $ | 2,993,575 – $3,223,850 | |
Woodlake Office Center | | | 6.65% – 6.95 | % | | $ | 14,903,813 – $15,576,165 | | | $ | 400.00 – $415.00 | | | $ | 14,550,000 – $15,095,625 | |
Greenfield Medical Plaza | | | 7.75% – 8.50 | % | | $ | 6,505,706 – $7,135,290 | | | $ | 220.00 – $240.00 | | | $ | 6,267,580 – $6,837,360 | |
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| | Capitalization Rate | | Price Per Square Foot (or per Bed, as noted) |
Property | | Selected Range | | Implied Valuation Reference Range | | Selected Range | | Implied Valuation Reference Range |
Lee Memorial Health Outpatient | | | 8.25% – 8.75 | % | | $ | 4,293,874 – $4,554,109 | | | $ | 190.00 – $210.00 | | | $ | 4,593,060 – $5,076,540 | |
Beaumont Medical Center | | | 8.15% – 8.65 | % | | $ | 12,842,220 – $13,630,086 | | | $ | 350.00 – $375.00 | | | $ | 12,326,650 – $13,207,125 | |
Madison Medical Plaza | | | 6.30% – 6.90 | % | | $ | 18,098,826 – $19,882,524 | | | $ | 265.00 – $285.00 | | | $ | 18,556,095 – $19,956,555 | |
Unity Point Clinic | | | 7.35% – 7.75 | % | | $ | 8,281,119 – $8,731,793 | | | $ | 225.00 – $275.00 | | | $ | 8,191,575 – $10,011,925 | |
| * | Indicates price per bed. |
The selected transactions analysis indicated aggregate implied valuation reference ranges of the Properties held by the OP and HT III Holdco through the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest of $118,500,000 to $126,500,000 based on capitalization rates and $117,000,000 to $127,000,000 based on price per square foot (or price per bed, as applicable), in each case as compared to the Purchase Price of $120,000,000 in the Asset Sale pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
Other Matters
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey was retained by the Special Committee as its financial advisor based on SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s experience and reputation and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s knowledge of the Company and its industry. For its services as financial advisor to the Special Committee, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey will receive a transaction fee of $1,250,000 and may in addition receive a discretionary fee in an amount as determined by the Special Committee, each of which is contingent upon the completion of the Asset Sale. Upon the rendering of its opinion, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey became entitled to a fee of $400,000, credited, to the extent previously paid, against the transaction fee. In addition, the Company has agreed to reimburse certain expenses incurred by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in connection with its engagement and to indemnify SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and certain related parties for certain liabilities arising out of its engagement.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and its affiliates (including SunTrust Bank) have in the past provided investment banking or other financial advice and services to the Company, HTI and their respective affiliates and other entities sponsored and advised by affiliates of the Advisor for which advice and services SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and its affiliates have received and would expect to receive compensation. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and its affiliates may in the future provide investment banking and other financial advice and services to the Company, HTI and their respective affiliates and other entities sponsored and advised by affiliates of the Advisor for which advice and services SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and its affiliates would expect to receive compensation. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is a full service securities firm engaged in securities trading and brokerage activities as well as providing investment banking and other financial services. In the ordinary course of business, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and its affiliates may acquire, hold or sell, for its and its affiliates’ own accounts and the accounts of customers, equity, debt and other securities and financial instruments (including bank loans and other obligations) of the Company, HTI, their respective affiliates and other entities sponsored and advised by affiliates of the Advisor and any other company that may be involved in the Asset Sale, as well as provide investment banking and other financial services to such companies. In addition, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and its affiliates (including SunTrust Bank) may have other financing and business relationships with the Company, HTI and their respective affiliates and other entities sponsored and advised by affiliates of the Advisor, including, without limitation, participating as a lender in a credit facility of an entity sponsored and advised by an affiliate of the Advisor and leasing a significant number of bank branch properties from an entity sponsored and advised by affiliates of the Advisor. The issuance of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s opinion was approved by an internal committee of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. authorized to approve opinions of such nature.
Certain Unaudited Projections Provided to the Board, the Special Committee and the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor
The Company does not, as a matter of course, make public forecasts as to future performance, revenues, net income, net operating income, unlevered cash flows at a property level, funds from operations, adjusted
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funds from operations or other results or metrics in light of, among other reasons, the uncertainty, unpredictability and subjectivity of any assumptions and estimates underlying any forecast. In connection with evaluating a possible transaction with HTI, however, the Advisor prepared and provided the Special Committee, the Board and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey with certain non-public unaudited Projections of the Company covering multiple years. This information was not prepared by the Advisor with a view toward public disclosure.
A summary of the unaudited Projections is not being included in this proxy statement to influence your vote on the matters being presented to the Company’s stockholders. Instead, the Company is including the Projections because they were made available to the Special Committee, the Board and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey; provided that including this information does not indicate that the Special Committee, the Board, their respective advisors or any other person considered, or now considers, the Projections to be material or to be necessarily predicative of actual future results and the Projections should not be relied upon as such. The internal prospective financial information used by the Advisor to prepare the Projections is subjective in many respects. There can be no assurance that the Projections will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower than forecasted. The Projections cover multiple years and thus, by their very nature, are subject to greater uncertainty with each succeeding year. As a result, the inclusion of the Projections in this proxy statement should not be relied on as necessarily predictive of actual future events.
In addition, the Projections were not prepared with a view toward complying with GAAP, the published guidelines of the SEC regarding projections and the use of non-GAAP measures or the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of prospective financial information. Neither the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have compiled, examined or performed any procedures with respect to the Projections contained in this proxy statement, nor have they expressed any opinion or any other form of assurance on the information or the potential for the Company achieving the Projections. The Projections include certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures as presented in the Projections may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts used by HTI or other companies. The footnotes to the table below provide certain supplemental information with respect to the calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures.
Additionally, although the Projections presented below are presented with numerical specificity, these projections are not factual. The Projections were based on numerous variables and assumptions that were deemed to be reasonable as of the respective dates when the projections were finalized. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and may be beyond the Company’s control. Important factors that may affect actual results and cause the Company to fail to meet the Projections include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business (including its ability to achieve strategic goals, objectives and targets), industry performance, the legal and regulatory environment, general business and economic conditions and other factors described or referenced under the sections entitled “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” beginning on page 22 of this proxy statement. The Projections reflect assumptions that are subject to change and do not reflect revised prospects for the Company’s business, changes in general business or economic conditions, or any other transaction or event that has occurred or that may occur and that was not anticipated at the time the Projections were prepared. The Company has not prepared revised standalone projections to take into account other variables that have changed since the dates on which the Projections were finalized. There can be no assurance that the Projections will be realized or that the Company’s future financial results will not materially vary from the Projections. By including the Projections in this proxy statement, neither the Company, the Advisor, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, nor any of their respective representatives has made or makes any representation to any person regarding the ultimate performance of the Company compared to the information contained in the Projections or that projected results will be achieved. The Company has not made representations in the Purchase Agreement or otherwise concerning the Projections.
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The Company does not intend to update or otherwise revise the Projections to reflect circumstances existing after the date when made or to reflect the occurrence of future events, even in the event that any or all of the assumptions underlying such prospective financial information are no longer appropriate.
In developing the Projections, the Company’s management made numerous material assumptions with respect to the periods covered by the Projections, including that (1) the Company does not make any acquisitions or dispositions; (2) the Company refinances all debt upon maturity for proceeds equal to the maturing principal balance; and (3) the operating performance of the Properties is consistent with the Company’s expectations.
The following is a summary of the Projections:
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(In thousands) | | 2017E | | 2018E | | 2019E | | 2020E | | 2021E | | 2022E |
Net Operating Income(1) | | $ | 9,289 | | | $ | 9,428 | | | $ | 9,729 | | | $ | 9,947 | | | $ | 9,937 | | | $ | 9,877 | |
Unlevered Cash Flows – Property Level(2) | | $ | 8,795 | | | $ | 8,628 | | | $ | 9,151 | | | $ | 8,968 | | | $ | 7,956 | | | $ | 8,117 | |
| (1) | Net operating income is defined as total revenue from the MOBs and senior housing assets, net of property operating assets and property management fees. |
| (2) | Unlevered cash flows — property level is defined as net operating income, as defined above, net of tenant improvements, leasing commissions and a reserve for capital improvements on the MOBs; and an oversight fee, property operating reserves and a reserve for capital improvements on the senior housing assets. |
The Purchase Agreement
This section of this proxy statement describes the material provisions of the Purchase Agreement, which is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement and is incorporated herein by reference. As a stockholder, you are not a third party beneficiary of the Purchase Agreement and therefore you may not directly enforce any of its terms and conditions.
This summary may not contain all of the information about the Purchase Agreement that is important to you. The Company urges you to carefully read the full text of the Purchase Agreement because it is the legal document that governs the Asset Sale. The Purchase Agreement is not intended to provide you with any factual information about the Company. In particular, the assertions embodied in the representations and warranties contained in the Purchase Agreement (and summarized below) are qualified by information the Company filed with the SEC prior to the effective date of the Purchase Agreement. Moreover, some of those representations and warranties may not be accurate or complete as of any specified date, may apply contractual standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material by investors or that is different from standards of materiality generally applicable under the U.S. federal securities laws or may not be intended as statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating risk among the parties to the Purchase Agreement. The representations and warranties and other provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the description of such provisions in this document should not be read alone but instead should be read in conjunction with the other information contained in the reports, statements and filings that the Company files with the SEC and the other information in this proxy statement. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, and subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, HTI, through the HTI OP and HTI Holdco, has agreed to purchase substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Company’s assets consist of the membership interests of the Company’s subsidiaries that directly own the Properties and one subsidiary that holds the license for operating one of the Company’s assisted living facilities. To the extent the Company owns or controls any of the assets of the subsidiaries or HT III Holdco, the Company will transfer those assets to HTI in the Asset Sale. The Asset Sale constitutes the sale of substantially all of the Company’s assets. Following the Asset Sale, the Company’s only distributable asset will be cash on hand.
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On the Closing Date, the Company will, or will cause its subsidiaries to, pay all liens and security interests on the Properties so that HTI purchases the Properties free and clear of all liens and liabilities, except for the Philip Center Loan.
Parties to the Purchase Agreement
The Company was incorporated on April 24, 2014 as a Maryland corporation and elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. Substantially all of the Company’s business is conducted through the OP, of which the Company is the sole general partner. HT III Holdco is a wholly owned subsidiary of the OP. The Company was formed to primarily acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets including MOBs, seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities. The Company’s initial public offering raised significantly less capital than expected, realizing only $171.5 million in net proceeds. As of March 31, 2017, the Company owned 19 properties consisting of 0.5 million rentable square feet. The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022. The Company’s Investor Relations telephone number is (866) 902-0063.
The purchaser is HTI, a Maryland corporation that was formed and sponsored by affiliates of the Advisor. Substantially all of HTI’s business is conducted through its operating partnership, the HTI OP, of which HTI is the sole general partner. HTI Holdco is a wholly owned subsidiary of the HTI OP. Like the Company, HTI invests in healthcare real estate, focusing on seniors housing and MOBs, located in the United States. As of March 31, 2017, HTI owned 163 properties located in 29 states and comprised of 8.4 million rentable square feet.
The Company’s and HTI’s external advisors are both owned and controlled, indirectly, by AR Global.
Closing Date
The Purchase Agreement provides that the Closing Date, on which the closing of the Asset Sale will take place, will be the fifth business day following the date on which the last of the conditions to closing the Asset Sale (described under “— Conditions to Completion”) have been satisfied or waived (other than the conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the closing of the Asset Sale, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of those conditions) or at another date and time agreed to by HTI and the Company.
Purchase Price
The Purchase Price under the Purchase Agreement is $120.0 million, subject to customary prorations and closing adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, which are estimated to be $1.1 million payable to HTI assuming the Asset Sale closes on August 31, 2017. The Purchase Price will be payable on the Closing Date less the principal amount of the Philip Center Loan, which was $4.9 million as of the date of this proxy statement. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, HTI has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts (including paying early termination fees not to exceed $200,000) to assume the Philip Center Loan and to cause the Company to be released from the guaranty associated with the Philip Center Loan. If HTI does not assume the Philip Center Loan on the Closing Date or if the Company is not released from the guaranty associated with the Philip Center Loan, the Philip Center Loan will be repaid in full by the Company on the Closing Date and any early termination fee in excess of $200,000 will be subtracted from the Purchase Price.
Escrow Agreement
On the Closing Date, HTI will deposit $6.0 million of the Purchase Price, representing the Escrow Amount, into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company pursuant to the Escrow Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. executed as of the Closing Date in the form attached as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement. According to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Amount will be held in the escrow account for 14 months following the Closing Date. One third of the Escrow Amount not paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied claims of HTI will be released to the Company in three installments: six, 12 and 14 months following the Closing Date.
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Representations and Warranties
The Purchase Agreement contains a number of representations and warranties made by the Company, the OP and HT III Holdco (the “Seller Parties”), on the one hand, and HTI, the HTI OP and HTI Holdco (the “Purchaser Parties”), on the other hand. The representations and warranties were made by the parties as of the date of the Purchase Agreement and survive for a period of 14 months following the Closing Date. Certain of these representations and warranties are subject to specified exceptions and qualifications contained in the Purchase Agreement and qualified by the disclosure letters delivered in connection therewith.
Representations and Warranties of the Seller Parties
The Seller Parties made representations and warranties in the Purchase Agreement relating to, among other things:
| • | corporate organization, valid existence, good standing and qualification to conduct business of the Company and its subsidiaries; |
| • | due authorization, execution, delivery and validity of the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | title to the Properties; |
| • | absence of conflicts or violations; |
| • | material contracts, including the residency agreements of the Company’s assisted living facilities and the Company’s ground leases; |
| • | the absence of employees of the Company and its subsidiaries owning the Properties; |
| • | compliance with law, including healthcare laws; |
| • | SEC filings and financial statements; |
| • | broker’s and finder’s fees; |
| • | that none of the Company nor its subsidiaries is a “foreign person,” as defined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); |
| • | required consents of third parties and governmental approvals; |
| • | no undisclosed material liabilities; |
| • | solvency of the Seller Parties, the Property Manager and to the Seller Parties’ knowledge, the unaffiliated third-party manager (the “Cedarhurst Manager”) of the Company’s Cedarhurst assisted living facility (the “Cedarhurst Facility”); |
| • | the status of the Cedarhurst Manager in, and compliance with the requirements of, government payor programs; |
| • | the receipt by the Special Committee of a fairness opinion of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey; and |
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Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser Parties
The Purchaser Parties made representations and warranties in the Purchase Agreement relating to, among other things:
| • | corporate organization, valid existence, good standing and qualification to conduct business of HTI and its subsidiaries; |
| • | due authorization, execution, delivery and validity of the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | solvency of the Purchaser Parties; |
| • | required consents of third parties and governmental approvals; |
| • | broker’s and finder’s fees; |
| • | the receipt by HTI’s special committee of a fairness opinion of its financial advisor; and |
Conditions to Completion
Mutual Closing Conditions
The obligation of each of the Seller Parties and the Purchaser Parties to complete the Asset Sale is subject to the Company obtaining the stockholder approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. The Company must obtain the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock approving the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. The obligation of each of the parties is also subject to the absence of any court order preventing or prohibiting the closing of the Asset Sale.
Additional Closing Conditions for the Benefit of the Purchaser Parties
The obligation of the Purchaser Parties to complete the Asset Sale is subject to the satisfaction or waiver, at or prior to the Closing Date, of the following additional conditions:
| • | the accuracy in all material respects of the representations and warranties of the Seller Parties as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except for representations and warranties that by their terms address matters only as of another specified date, as of that date; |
| • | performance in all material respects of the Seller Parties’ obligations required to be performed under the Purchase Agreement prior to the Closing Date; |
| • | delivery of all documents, certificates and other instruments required to be delivered at the closing of the Asset Sale, including an executed copy of the Escrow Agreement; |
| • | no material adverse change can have occurred between the date of signing the Purchase Agreement and the Closing Date; and |
| • | delivery of estoppel certifications from the Seller Parties or their tenants or lessors, as applicable. |
For the purposes of the Purchase Agreement, a “material adverse change” is any occurrence between the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the Closing Date which results in, or is reasonably likely to result in, a material adverse change in the assets, financial condition or results of operations of the Properties taken as whole. However, none of the following constitute a “material adverse change” for the purposes of the Purchase Agreement:
| • | changes resulting from changes in any law or regulation following the signing of the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | changes resulting from the announcement or pendency of the Asset Sale; or |
| • | changes made in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement or with the express written consent of the Purchaser Parties. |
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Additional Closing Conditions for the Benefit of the Seller Parties
The obligation of the Seller Parties to complete the Asset Sale is subject to the satisfaction or waiver, at or prior to the Closing Date, of the following additional conditions:
| • | the accuracy in all material respects of the representations and warranties of the Purchaser Parties as of the Closing Date, as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except for representations and warranties that by their terms address matters only as of another specified date, as of that date; |
| • | performance in all material respects of the Purchaser Parties’ obligations required to be performed under the Purchase Agreement prior to the Closing Date, including payment of the Purchase Price; and |
| • | delivery of all documents, certificates and other instruments required to be delivered at the closing of the Asset Sale, including an executed copy of the Escrow Agreement and executed documents related to HTI’s assumption of Philip Center Loan (if not repaid prior to the Closing Date). |
Covenants and Agreements
The Seller Parties and the Purchaser Parties have agreed to undertake to perform their respective obligations in the Purchase Agreement in good faith and to cooperate fully with each other and their respective representatives in connection with any actions required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under the Purchase Agreement including with respect to the covenants and agreements discussed below.
Conduct of Business
The Seller Parties have agreed to certain restrictions on their conduct of business from the date of the Purchase Agreement until the Closing Date. In general, except with prior written consent of the Purchaser Parties (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or as otherwise expressly required or permitted by the Purchase Agreement or required by law, each of OP and HT III Holdco has agreed that it will, and will cause each of its subsidiaries to, use good faith efforts to operate its businesses in the ordinary course as currently conducted and, to the extent consistent therewith:
| • | use good faith efforts to operate its current business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business as currently conducted, including (i) incurring expenses consistent with past practices in the operation of the business and (ii) using commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its current business operations, organization and goodwill, maintain relationships with customers, employees, advertisers, suppliers and other contractors; |
| • | maintain the books, records and financial statements consistent with past practice; |
| • | operate its current business in all material respects in accordance with the terms or conditions of all applicable licenses and permits, all applicable rules and regulations of the state where each Property is located and all other rules, regulations, laws and orders of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over any aspect of the operation of the business and all applicable insurance requirements; |
| • | timely comply in all material respects with all leases, contracts and agreements with third parties, including relating to the Cedarhurst Facility; |
| • | not sell, lease, grant any rights in or to or otherwise dispose of or otherwise relinquish control of, or agree to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of, any property held at the Property level, except as in the ordinary course of business; |
| • | use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Properties in the same condition as they existed on the date of the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | not make any alterations or improvements to the Properties exceeding $50,000 other than those that are currently budgeted or are required by law, necessary to preserve the coverage under or comply with the terms of any insurance policy or necessary according to the Seller Parties’ business judgment to address emergency conditions or to maintain goodwill and competitive standing; |
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| • | not default on the Philip Center Loan or any other loans to the Seller Parties, or enter into or amend any leases or contracts other than contracts which impose no obligation on the Purchaser Parties following the Closing Date; |
| • | make certain items available to the Purchaser Parties, including copies of monthly financial reports and rent rolls; and |
| • | promptly inform the Purchaser Parties regarding the resignation, termination or hiring of an administrator, executive director or assistant director of the Cedarhurst Facility. |
Exclusivity
The Company has agreed that, subject to the provisions described below, it will not and will cause each of its subsidiaries not to, and will not authorize or permit any of its representatives to:
| • | initiate, solicit, knowingly encourage or facilitate any inquiries or the making of any proposal, offer or other action that constitutes, or may reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (as defined below and in the Purchase Agreement); |
| • | enter into, continue or otherwise participate in any discussions or negotiations with any person, or furnish to any person other than HTI any non-public information, in furtherance of such inquiries or to obtain an Acquisition Proposal; |
| • | release any person from or fail to enforce any standstill agreement or similar obligation to the Company or any of its subsidiaries; |
| • | withdraw, modify or amend the Board’s recommendation to stockholders that they approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation in any manner adverse to the Purchaser Parties or fail to make the recommendation or fail to include the recommendation in this proxy statement; |
| • | approve, endorse or recommend any Acquisition Proposal; |
| • | enter into any agreement in principle, arrangement, understanding, contract or agreement (whether binding or not) relating to an Acquisition Proposal; or |
| • | take any action to exempt any person from any takeover statute or similar restrictive provision of the Company’s organizational documents for purposes of facilitating an Acquisition Proposal. |
If, prior to approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation by the Company’s stockholders, the Company or any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective representatives receives a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that did not result from a breach of the exclusivity obligations described above and which the Special Committee determines in good faith after consulting with its legal and financial advisors that such Acquisition Proposal is or is reasonably expected to lead to a Superior Proposal (as defined below and in the Purchase Agreement), the Company and its subsidiaries or any of their respective representatives may take the following actions (but only if and to the extent that the Special Committee determines in good faith following consultation with its legal advisors that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its duties to the stockholders of the Company under applicable law):
| • | furnish, make available or provide access to non-public information with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries to the person who made such Acquisition Proposal (provided that the Company concurrently or has previously furnished, made available or provided access to such non-public information to the Purchaser Parties, and such information is furnished or made available pursuant to a confidentiality agreement at least as favorable to the Company as the confidentiality agreement executed with the Purchaser Parties); |
| • | participate in negotiations regarding the Acquisition Proposal; and |
| • | disclose to the Company’s stockholders any information required to be disclosed under applicable law (provided that any Change in Recommendation must be effected in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement). |
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If the Company, any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective representatives receives any Acquisition Proposal or an amended or modified proposal or offer with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, any request for information relating to the Company from a person who informs the Company that it is considering making or has made an Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry or request for discussions or negotiations regarding any Acquisition Proposal, the Company must promptly notify HTI of (but in no event more than 48 hours following) such receipt. The Company must keep HTI apprised on a current basis of (and in any event no later than 24 hours after) any material developments, discussions and negotiations concerning, any such Acquisition Proposal, inquiry or request. The Company and its subsidiaries and representatives may contact in writing any person submitting an Acquisition Proposal solely to clarify the terms of the Acquisition Proposal provided that the Acquisition Proposal did not result from a breach of the exclusivity obligations described above.
Prior to the Company obtaining its stockholders’ approval of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, if the Board determines in good faith after consulting with its legal advisor (and based on the recommendation of the Special Committee) that the failure to effect a Change in Recommendation would reasonably be likely to be inconsistent with the standard of conduct applicable to the Company’s directors under applicable law, (a) upon receipt by the Company of an Acquisition Proposal that constitutes a Superior Proposal, the Board may make a Change in Recommendation and may terminate the Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement and enter into an agreement relating to, or for the implementation of, such Superior Proposal, or (b) otherwise make a Change in Recommendation in response to a material event, circumstance, change or development that was not known to the Board prior to signing the Purchase Agreement (or if known, the consequences of which were not known or reasonably foreseeable), which event or circumstance, or any material consequence thereof, becomes known to the Board prior to the effective time of the Asset Sale (which in no event will include the receipt, existence or terms of an Acquisition Proposal or any matter relating thereof or consequence thereof), provided that:
| • | in the case of a Change in Recommendation described under clause (a) above, such Acquisition Proposal did not result from the Company’s breach of its exclusivity obligations described above and the Board must have determined in good faith, after consulting with its legal and financial advisors (and based on the recommendation of the Special Committee), that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and, after consulting with its legal advisor, that the failure of the Company to terminate the Purchase Agreement in accordance with its terms or make a Change in Recommendation, as the case may be, would be inconsistent with the standard of conduct applicable to the Company’s directors under applicable law, taking into account all adjustments to the terms of the Purchase Agreement that may be offered by the Purchaser Parties pursuant to the last bullet point in this section; |
| • | in the case of a Change in Recommendation described under clause (b) above, the Board must have determined in good faith, after consulting with its legal advisor (and based on the recommendation of the Special Committee), that the failure of the Company to make a Change in Recommendation would be inconsistent with the standard of conduct applicable to the Company’s directors under applicable law, taking into account all adjustments to the terms of the Purchase Agreement that may be offered by the Purchaser Parties pursuant to the last bullet point in this section; |
| • | the Company must have notified the Purchaser Parties in writing that the Board intends to make a Change in Recommendation or enter into an agreement related to the Superior Proposal (a “Change Notice”); and |
| • | during the three business day period following HTI’s receipt of a Change Notice, the Company must have caused its respective financial and legal advisors to offer to negotiate with (and, if accepted, negotiate in good faith with) the Purchaser Parties in making adjustments to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement such that (a) in circumstances involving or relating to an Acquisition Proposal, the Superior Proposal ceases to be a Superior Proposal and (b) in circumstances not involving an Acquisition Proposal, as may be proposed by the Purchaser Parties. |
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For purposes of the Purchase Agreement, “Acquisition Proposal” means any proposal or offer, whether in one transaction or a series of related transactions, relating to any of the following:
| • | merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination or similar transaction involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries; |
| • | sale or other disposition, by merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination or any similar transaction, of any assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries representing 20% or more of the consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole; |
| • | issuance, sale or other disposition by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of (including by way of merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination or any similar transaction) securities (or options, rights or warrants to purchase, or securities convertible into, such securities) representing 20% or more of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock; |
| • | tender offer or exchange offer in which any person or “group” (as such term is defined under the Exchange Act) would acquire beneficial ownership (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), or the right to acquire beneficial ownership, of 20% or more of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock; |
| • | recapitalization, restructuring, liquidation, dissolution or other similar type of transaction with respect to the Company in which a third party would acquire beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock; or |
| • | transaction that is similar in form, substance or purpose to any of the foregoing transactions. |
However, for the purposes of the Purchase Agreement, an “Acquisition Proposal” does not include the Asset Sale or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement or any merger, consolidation, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or similar transaction solely among the Company and its subsidiaries or among any of the Company’s subsidiaries.
For purposes of the Purchase Agreement, a “Superior Proposal” means a written Acquisition Proposal made by a third party (except for purposes of this definition, the references in the definition of Acquisition Proposal to “20%” are replaced with “50%”) which the Board (based on the recommendation of the Special Committee) determines in its good faith judgment (after consulting with its legal and financial advisors and after taking into account (a) all of the terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal and the Purchase Agreement, as it may be proposed to be amended by the Purchaser Parties, and (b) the feasibility and certainty of completing such Acquisition Proposal on the terms proposed, taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory and other aspects of such Acquisition Proposal and conditions to closing thereof) to be more favorable from a financial point of view to the Company’s stockholders than the Asset Sale and the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, as it may be proposed to be amended by the Purchaser Parties.
Liens; Philip Center Loan
The Purchaser Parties have agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to assume the Philip Center Loan upon terms that are substantially similar to the current terms of the loan, including HTI providing a guaranty substantially similar to the current guaranty of the Philip Center Loan, entering into an environmental indemnity agreement, providing information to the lender of the Philip Center Loan and paying fees not to exceed $200,000. The Purchaser Parties have also agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Company to be released from the guaranty associated with the Philip Center Loan after the Purchaser Parties have assumed the Philip Center Loan. If the Purchaser Parties do not assume the Philip Center Loan or if the Company is not released form the guaranty associated with the Philip Center Loan, the Philip Center Loan will be paid at closing and any early termination fee exceeding $200,000 will be deducted from the Purchase Price.
The Seller Parties have agreed to pay in full or cause to be cancelled or discharged all liens and encumbrances against the Properties at or prior to the Closing Date. If the Seller Parties fail to pay any liens or encumbrances at or prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser Parties may pay those amounts and credit the amount paid against the Purchase Price.
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Proxy Statement and Annual Meeting
The Company has agreed to prepare and cause to be filed with the SEC a proxy statement with respect to a stockholder meeting to approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. The Company has also agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the approval of the Company’s stockholders of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. In addition, the Company has agreed to include the Board’s recommendation that the Company’s stockholders approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation in this proxy statement.
The Company agreed to cooperate with and provide HTI a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the proxy statement or other items filed with the SEC. The Company and HTI have agreed to cooperate to promptly file any necessary amendment of or supplement to the proxy statement. The Company has agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts to respond as promptly as practicable to any comments from the SEC with respect to this proxy statement as well as take all steps to hold the Annual Meeting as soon as practicable after the Company has resolved any comments from the SEC.
Expenses
The Seller Parties and the Purchaser Parties have agreed to pay their own expenses and costs incurred in connection with the negotiation and consummation of the Purchase Agreement and the Asset Sale. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent applicable, the Seller Parties and the Purchaser Parties have agreed to allocate certain expenses and taxes incurred in connection with the Purchase Agreement on a property-by-property and cost-by-cost basis, as is the custom in each of the states where the Properties are located. The Seller Parties have also agreed to provide the Purchaser Parties with any information relating to potential losses or claims that may be covered by the insurance policies covering the Properties.
Confidentiality
The Seller Parties have agreed to afford Purchaser Parties and its officers, employees and other representatives, reasonable access to the Seller Parties’ properties, books contracts, commitments, personnel and records upon 24 hours’ written notice and during normal business hours, subject to any confidentiality agreements the Seller Parties have with third parties.
The Seller Parties and the Purchaser Parties have agreed to comply with the terms of a mutual nondisclosure agreement executed by them prior to the date of the Purchase Agreement.
Other Covenants and Agreements
Each of the Seller Parties and the Purchaser Parties has agreed to give prompt written notice to the other party if the party becomes aware of the occurrence, failure to occur or reasonably likely failure to occur of any event that would be reasonably likely to cause any of their respective representations or warranties contained in the Purchase Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect and any failure on their respective parts to comply with or satisfy in any material respect, any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by the party under the Purchase Agreement.
Indemnification
Following the Closing Date, the Seller Parties have agreed to jointly and severally indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Purchaser Parties from and against any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, obligations and claims of any kind (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other legal costs and expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) which the Purchaser Parties may at any time suffer or incur, or become subject to, as a result of or in connection with:
| • | any breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations and warranties made by the Seller Parties in the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | any failure by the Seller Parties to carry out, perform, satisfy and discharge any of their covenants, agreements, undertakings, liabilities or obligations under the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | any federal, state, or local income, payroll, sales and use, ad valorem or other taxes payable by the OP or HT III Holdco, any of their subsidiaries, or any of their respective affiliates, or for which the OP or HT III Holdco, any of their subsidiaries or any of their respective affiliates is liable in connection with any taxable period, or portion thereof, ending on or prior to the Closing Date and any interest or penalties thereon; |
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| • | any fees or expenses owed to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey pursuant to the engagement letter between SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and the Company; and |
| • | any stockholder litigation brought by stockholders of the Company directly or derivatively in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. |
With respect to breaches of representations and warranties and failures of covenants, the Seller Parties will not be liable for indemnification unless and until the aggregate amount of indemnifiable claims exceeds $500,000 and the indemnification obligations of the Seller Parties are capped at a maximum of 10% of the Purchase Price, except for certain circumstances, such as fraud on the part of the Seller Parties.
Following the Closing Date, the Purchaser Parties have agreed to jointly and severally indemnify hold harmless and defend the Seller Parties from and against, and reimburse the Seller Parties for, any and all Losses which the Seller Parties may at any time suffer or incur, or become subject to, as a result of or in connection with:
| • | any breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations and warranties made by the Purchaser Parties in the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | any failure by the Purchaser Parties to carry out, perform, satisfy and discharge any of their covenants, agreements, undertakings, liabilities or obligations under the Purchase Agreement; and |
| • | any fees or expenses owed to its financial advisor. |
With respect to breaches of representations and warranties and failures of covenants, the Purchaser Parties will not be liable for indemnification unless and until the aggregate amount of identifiable claims exceeds $500,000 and the indemnification obligations of the Purchaser Parties are capped at a maximum of 10% of the Purchase Price, except for certain circumstances, such as fraud on the part of the Purchaser Parties.
In the event that the Seller Parties must indemnify the Purchaser Parties, the Purchaser Parties may first recover any Losses out of the Escrow Amount deposited into an escrow account by HTI on the Closing Date according to the terms of the Escrow Agreement. If the amount of Losses exceeds the Escrow Amount, the Seller Parties will be responsible for indemnifying the Purchaser Parties jointly and severally.
Termination; Termination Fee and Expenses
The Purchase Agreement may be terminated at any time before the Closing Date by the mutual written agreement of the Company and HTI.
The Purchase Agreement may also be terminated prior to the Closing Date by either the Company or HTI if:
| • | the Company’s stockholders have not approved the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation at the Annual Meeting or otherwise within 120 days after the record date for the Annual Meeting, in which event the Company has agreed to reimburse HTI for up to $850,000 for certain expenses incurred in connection with the Asset Sale (excluding HTI Advisor expenses); |
| • | a court or other governmental agency of competent jurisdiction has issued a final, non-appealable order, decree or ruling or taken any other action permanently in each case restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement; or |
| • | the Asset Sale has not closed on or before the March 16, 2018 outside date, provided that the failure to close is not primarily due to the terminating party or its affiliates failing to perform any of their obligations under the Purchase Agreement. |
The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by the Company prior to the Closing Date if:
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| | conditions to close the Asset Sale, and the Company elects not to waive HTI’s failure to fulfill the conditions, in which event HTI has agreed to reimburse the Company for up to $750,000 in actual third party expenses incurred in connection with the Asset Sale (without excluding Advisor expenses); or |
| • | prior to obtaining the approval of the Company’s stockholders of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Board (based on the recommendation of the Special Committee) approves and authorizes the Company to enter into a definitive agreement providing for the implementation of a Superior Proposal, as long as concurrently with terminating the Purchase Agreement, the Company pays HTI the Termination Fee of $3.6 million. |
The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by HTI prior to the Closing Date if:
| • | as of the scheduled Closing Date, the Company has not fulfilled certain necessary conditions to close the Asset Sale, but HTI has fulfilled the necessary conditions to close the Asset Sale, and HTI elects not to waive the Company’s failure to fulfill the conditions, in which event the Company has agreed to reimburse HTI for up to $750,000 in actual third party expenses incurred in connection with the Asset Sale (excluding HTI Advisor expenses); or |
| • | prior to obtaining the approval of the Company’s stockholders of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, in which event the Company will be required to pay HTI the Termination Fee, in the following circumstances: |
| º | the Board or any committee thereof (including the Special Committee) has effected a Change in Recommendation; |
| º | the Board or any committee thereof (including the Special Committee) has approved, adopted or publicly endorsed or recommended any Acquisition Proposal; |
| º | the Company has entered into a contract or agreement relating to an Acquisition Proposal, other than a confidentiality agreement permitted under the Purchase Agreement; |
| º | a tender offer or exchange offer for any outstanding common stock of the Company that constitutes an Acquisition Proposal is commenced and the Board has failed to recommend against acceptance of such a tender or exchange offer by the Company’s stockholders and does not publicly reaffirm its recommendation that the Company’s stockholders approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation within 10 days of being requested to do so by HTI; |
| º | the Board or any committee thereof (including the Special Committee) fails to include the recommendation that the Company’s stockholders approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation in this proxy statement; or |
| º | the Company has materially violated any of its exclusivity obligations as discussed above in “Covenants and Agreements — Exclusivity.” |
Except as otherwise provided in the Purchase Agreement, all expenses incurred in connection with the Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement will be paid by the party incurring the cost or expense, whether or not the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement close.
If the Company is required to pay the Termination Fee to HTI, the Company must deposit the funds for the Termination Fee into an escrow account designated by HTI. In no event will the amount payable to HTI exceed an amount that would cause HTI to fail to qualify as a REIT for the applicable taxable year.
Miscellaneous Provisions
Specific Performance
The parties to the Purchase Agreement are entitled to injunctions, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent breaches of the Purchase Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of the Purchase Agreement in addition to any and all other remedies at law or in equity.
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Attorneys’ Fees
In the event any litigation arising out of the Purchase Agreement, the prevailing party in the litigation will be entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses arising from that action, whether or not the matter proceeds to court.
Amendment
The parties to the Purchase Agreement may amend the Purchase Agreement by an instrument in writing signed by each of the parties, provided that, after the approval of the Asset Sale and the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement by the Company’s stockholders, no amendment may be made which by law requires further approval by the stockholders, without the approval of the Company’s stockholders.
Waiver
Prior to the Closing Date, the Company or HTI may extend the time for performance of any obligation of the other or waive any inaccuracy in the representations and warranties of the other or the other party’s compliance with any agreement or condition contained in the Purchase Agreement to the extent permitted by law.
Governing Law
Except as the laws of the State of Maryland may apply to transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement or the conduct, decisions or actions of the members of the Board, the Purchase Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware (without giving effect to any choice or conflict of laws principles of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction).
AR Global Arrangements
In connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Company, the Advisor, the Property Manager and AR Global, as guarantor, entered into the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which, subject to the completion of the Asset Sale, the parties resolved matters related to expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor and its affiliates (the “Excess Amount”) and made certain agreements with respect to all fees and other amounts that would be payable to the Advisor and its affiliates pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Property Management Agreement and the LPA if the Asset Sale is completed. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” for a discussion of fees and other amounts payable to the Advisor and its affiliates, including the Property Manager.
Letter Agreement
Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, as satisfaction of the Excess Amount, the Advisor and the Property Manager will pay, tender, waive or assume certain fees, expenses and obligations, as applicable.
The Excess Amount aggregates to approximately $3.7 million consisting of the “Excess O&O Amount” and the “Excess Oversight Amount” as described below.
| • | Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Company reimbursed the Advisor and its affiliates, including subsidiaries of RCS Capital Corporation (“RCAP”), which were under common control with AR Global until transactions entered into in connection with RCAP’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2016, up to 2.0% of gross offering proceeds for organization and offering expenses, which included reimbursements to the Advisor for other organization and offering expenses that it incurred for due diligence fees included in detailed and itemized invoices. The Advisor was responsible for offering costs, excluding selling commissions and dealer manager fees, in excess of the 2.0% cap as of the end of the IPO. As of the end of the IPO, offering and related costs, excluding commissions and dealer manager fees, exceeded 2.0% of gross proceeds received from the IPO by $3.8 million. This amount includes approximately $3.5 million already paid by the Company to the Advisor and its affiliates (the “Excess O&O Amount”) and approximately $0.2 million of unpaid disputed fees payable to affiliates of AR Global, including subsidiaries of RCAP (the “Disputed Amount”). Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, to the extent any portion of the Disputed Amount is found to be payable, it will be paid by the Advisor (with this obligation guaranteed by AR Global) and will not be the responsibility of the Company. |
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| • | Pursuant to the Property Management Agreement, the Company was responsible for paying the Property Manager an oversight fee of 1.0% of gross revenues for the Property Manager’s supervision of third parties managing certain of the Properties, which the Company had previously overpaid to the Property Manager in an amount equal to approximately $0.1 million (the “Excess Oversight Amount”). |
The parties have agreed, as partial satisfaction of the Excess Amount, that the Advisor and Property Manager, as applicable, will:
| • | surrender 72,353 Class B Units previously issued to the Advisor and the additional Class B Units to be issued to the Advisor during August 2017 with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2017 in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement and the LPA, with the value of the Class B Units so surrendered calculated in accordance with the Letter Agreement, at the fair market value thereof as reasonably determined by the Board as of the Closing Date, which per-unit amount will be based on the per-share value as implied from the Purchase Agreement, and pursuant to the facilitation of the establishment of a value for Class B Units on this basis by the Contemplated Amendments, described in more detail under “— Contemplated Amendments to Advisory Agreement and LPA,” which will not become effective if the Asset Sale does not close; |
| • | waive amounts that would have been payable by the Company with respect to certain transition services provided by the Advisor beginning as of January 1, 2018 and through the later of (1) dissolution of the Company and (2) 30 days following the expiration of the 14-month survival period of the representation and warranties under the Purchase Agreement, valued at approximately $0.2 million in the aggregate assuming services would be provided for ten months; |
| • | waive amounts with respect to certain administrative expense reimbursements that would be payable to the Advisor by the Company for expenses incurred during the nine months ending December 31, 2017, valued at approximately $0.1 million per month and approximately $0.9 million in the aggregate; |
| • | waive amounts that would have been payable by the Advisor to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement and the LPA (as amended by the Contemplated Amendments, which will not become effective if the Asset Sale does not close), with respect to cash asset management oversight fees for the period commencing July 1, 2017 and ending on the Closing Date, which, assuming the Closing Date were August 31, 2017, would be $0.1 million; and |
| • | waive fees valued at approximately $24,000 potentially payable by the Company to one of the subsidiaries of RCAP in addition to the Disputed Amount. |
After giving effect to a reduction in the Excess Oversight Amount for amounts actually earned by the Property Manager with respect to managing the Properties prior to the Closing Date, the Advisor will pay to the Company any Excess Amount in excess of the value of the foregoing bullet points in two equal installments, the first of which will be due within three days following the Closing Date and the second of which will be due within six months following the Closing Date. These payments are guaranteed by AR Global. The Letter Agreement will be null and void if the Purchase Agreement is terminated.
See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions — Advisor” for more information about the Company’s existing arrangements with the Advisor.
Executed Amendments to the Advisory Agreement and Property Management Agreement
As contemplated by the Letter Agreement, concurrently with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Company, the Company OP and the Advisor entered into an amendment to the Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement Amendment”) and the Company and the Property Manager also entered into an amendment to the Property Management Agreement (the “Property Management Amendment”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement Amendment, the Advisor has agreed to provide the Company services required to implement the Plan of Liquidation following the Closing Date. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement Amendment, the amounts payable by the Company to Advisor for these services will be automatically waived in partial satisfaction of the Excess Amount in accordance with the terms of the Letter Agreement, and no
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other amounts will be payable to the Advisor following the Closing Date. Pursuant to the Property Management Amendment, the Property Manager agreed to continue to provide any property management or wind-down services under the Property Management Agreement at no cost or charge.
The Property Management Amendment will be null and void if the Purchase Agreement is terminated. The Advisory Agreement Amendment will only become effective at the Closing Date and will be of no force or effect in the event the Purchase Agreement is terminated prior to the Closing Date.
Contemplated Amendments to Advisory Agreement and LPA
Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, prior to the Closing Date, the Company and the Advisor agreed to enter into the Contemplated Amendments, an amendment to the Advisory Agreement (the “Contemplated Advisory Agreement Amendment”) and an amendment to the LPA (the “Contemplated LPA Amendment”) effective as of July 1, 2017, to facilitate the establishment of a value for Class B Units consistent with the applicable provisions of the Letter Agreement and certain of the other payments contemplated by the Letter Agreement.
Notwithstanding the date the Contemplated Amendments are executed, they will be effective as of July 1, 2017 and only if the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are approved and the Asset Sale closes. They will be of no force or effect in the event the Purchase Agreement is terminated prior to the Closing Date.
Since the Company’s inception, in lieu of paying the Advisor in cash for its asset management services, the Company has compensated the Advisor by causing the OP to issue to the Advisor (subject to periodic approval by the Board) performance-based restricted, forfeitable Class B Units. The cash that would have been used to pay the Advisor for these services was available to fund other items including to pay distributions. The number of Class B Units was equal to, for any quarter: (i) the excess of (A) the product of (y) 0.1875% multiplied by (z) the cost of the Company’s assets over (B) any amounts payable as the oversight fee under the Property Management Agreement for the quarter; divided by (ii) the value of one share of common stock as of the last day of the quarter, which was equal initially to $22.50 (the price at which the Company sold shares in the IPO, minus the selling commissions and dealer manager fees paid in that offering) and will be the estimated per-share net asset value of the Company following the time that value is calculated. The Class B Units entitled the Advisor, as holder of the units, to distributions on each Class B Unit equal to the per share distributions paid on each share of the Company’s common stock. Ownership of the Class B Units was, among other things, subject to vesting conditions.
Pursuant to the Contemplated Amendments, with respect to quarter ended June 30, 2017, the OP would issue a number of Class B Units equal to: (i) the excess of (A) the product of (y) 0.1875% multiplied by (z) the lower of the Company’s cost of assets and the fair market value of the Company’s assets over (B) any amounts payable as the oversight fee under the Property Management Agreement for the quarter; divided by (ii) the Company’s estimated per-share net asset value. With respect to all subsequent quarters, the Advisor would be entitled to receive a cash asset management oversight fee equal to the excess of (A) the product of (y) 0.1875% multiplied by (z) the lower of the Company’s cost of assets and the fair market value of the Company’s assets over (B) any amounts payable as the oversight fee under the Property Management Agreement for the quarter. Any payments with respect to this cash asset management oversight fee, if it ever becomes payable, have been waived pursuant to the Letter Agreement.
Under the LPA, Class B Units have various rights, privileges and characteristics. Under the Contemplated LPA Amendment, these rights, privileges and characteristics would be amended in order to facilitate the establishment of a value for Class B Units consistent with the applicable provisions of the Letter Agreement. Without the Contemplated LPA Amendment, the Advisor would not be entitled to receive liquidating distributions in connection with the Plan of Liquidation notwithstanding the fact that the Class B Units would be entitled to regular operating distributions if the Company continued to operate and pay regular distributions. See “— Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Potential Payments to the Advisor in Connection with the Asset Sale” for further details.
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amount will be based on the per-share value as implied from the Purchase Agreement. Assuming, as the Advisor did in connection with its preparation of the Liquidation Analysis, that a total of 84,103 Class B Units will be surrendered on the Closing Date based on a fair market value of $17.25 as of the Closing Date, the total value of the Class B Units surrendered pursuant to the Letter Agreement would be $1,450,777. The number of Class B Units and their fair market value are subject in all respects to approval by the Board at a later date, and the actual number of Class B Units issued and the valuation ascribed thereto cannot be determined at this time.
The Contemplated Advisory Agreement Amendment also extends the term of the Advisory Agreement through August 20, 2018 and gives the Company the right, upon written notice to the Advisor, to renew for an unlimited number of successive one-year terms; provided, however, the Advisory Agreement would automatically terminate upon the later of (x) the dissolution of the Company and (y) 30 days following the 14-month anniversary of the Closing Date.
The Plan of Liquidation
Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the Company will be required to pay or provide for its liabilities and expenses, distribute the remaining proceeds of the liquidation of the Company’s assets to its stockholders, wind up the Company’s operations, and dissolve. The Company’s common stock is registered under the Exchange Act. While implementing the Plan of Liquidation, the Company will remain subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. The Company may seek relief from the SEC from these reporting requirements after the Company files its articles of dissolution, but there can be no assurance that this relief will be granted.
Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the Company will, among other things:
| • | pay or provide for the Company’s liabilities, obligations and expenses, which may include establishing a reserve fund to provide for payment of contingent or unknown liabilities; |
| • | liquidate and dissolve the OP and the indirect subsidiaries of the Company and the OP, and distribute the net proceeds of the liquidation in accordance with the provisions of the organizational documents of those entities and the laws of the States of Maryland and Delaware, as applicable; |
| • | distribute cash and the remaining proceeds of the Asset Sale and the Company’s liquidation to stockholders in one or more distributions after paying or providing for liabilities, obligations and expenses and taking all necessary or advisable actions to wind up the Company’s affairs; and |
| • | wind up the Company’s operations and dissolve the Company, all in accordance with the Plan of Liquidation attached hereto as Annex B. |
The Plan of Liquidation requires the Company to use commercially reasonable efforts to liquidate and dissolve the Company and to distribute all of the Company’s assets to the holders of outstanding shares of common stock no later than the second anniversary of the effective date of the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation also provides, however, that this final distribution will not occur earlier than the end of the 14-month survival period of the representations and warranties under the Purchase Agreement and will not occur prior to final resolution of any unsatisfied indemnification claims or other claims that are first made prior to the end of that period.
Range of Liquidating Distributions
The Board estimates that the net cash proceeds available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation will be $17.49 to $17.64 per outstanding share of common stock. To assist the Board in estimating the range of total liquidating distributions, the Advisor prepared the Liquidation Analysis, which reflects, among other things, the Advisor’s best estimate of:
| • | the prorations that would be payable to HTI pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; |
| • | the costs and expenses of consummating the Asset Sale and implementing the Plan of Liquidation; and |
| • | the Company’s assets and liabilities on the Closing Date. |
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These, and other estimates used in the Liquidation Analysis, are based on a number of assumptions, including that:
| • | the Closing Date occurred on either (A) September 29, 2017 (the high end of the range), or (B) August 31, 2017 (the low end of the range); |
| • | the final liquidating distribution will occur before there is any need to transfer the Company’s assets to a liquidating trust on either (A) the 14-month anniversary of the Closing Date, which is the earliest date the Company is permitted to make its final liquidating distribution to stockholders under the Plan of Liquidation (the high end of the range), or (B) the two-year anniversary of the Closing Date, which is the latest date the Company is permitted to make its final liquidating distribution to stockholders under the Plan of Liquidation (the low end of the range); |
| • | all $6.0 million of the Purchase Price payable into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company on the Closing Date reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnification claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date; |
| • | the Company will cease declaring and paying regular distributions to its stockholders following the distributions to stockholders of record with respect to each day during the month of July 2017 scheduled to be paid on or before August 5, 2017; and |
| • | 2,666 restricted shares will be issued to the Company’s independent directors in connection with the Annual Meeting. |
The following table, prepared by the Advisor, summarizes the individual components of the range of net cash proceeds available for distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation estimated by the Board based on the Liquidation Analysis.
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(all dollars in thousands, except per share) | | Low End | | High End |
Gross Proceeds from Asset Sale(1) | | $ | 120,000 | | | $ | 120,000 | |
Philip Center Loan(2) | | | (4,947 | ) | | | (4,939 | ) |
Estimated Proration Payable to HTI | | | (1,118 | ) | | | (1,250 | ) |
Estimated Net Other Assets and Liabilities(3) | | | 12,889 | | | | 13,250 | |
Estimated Transaction/Liquidation Costs(4) | | | ($5,140 | )(5) | | | ($4,311 | )(5) |
Estimated Net Proceeds from Plan of Liquidation | | $ | 121,684 | | | $ | 122,750 | |
Shares of common stock (fully diluted) | | | 6,959,059 | | | | 6,959,059 | |
Estimated Per-Share Liquidating Distributions | | $ | 17.49 | | | $ | 17.64 | |
| (1) | Represents the Purchase Price agreed upon by the parties to the Purchase Agreement for the purchase of the Properties. |
| (2) | Represents the outstanding balance (principal and interest) of the Philip Center Loan estimated as of the Closing Date. The amount payable to the Company with respect to the Purchase Price on the Closing Date will be less the principal amount of the Philip Center Loan, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by the Company. |
| (3) | Primarily represents the Advisor’s estimate of net cash on hand as of the Closing Date. This net amount also gives effect to approximately $0.9 million estimated to become payable in cash by the Advisor to the Company following the Closing Date pursuant to the Letter Agreement. |
| (4) | Represents the Advisor’s estimate of transaction and closing costs that will be payable in connection with the consummation of the Asset Sale and the costs of implementing the Plan of Liquidation. These costs include: (i) estimated transaction and closing costs associated with the consummation of the Asset Sale including, among other costs, fees payable to the Company’s financial advisor and legal fees, and (ii) estimated liquidation costs including, among other costs, the costs of services provided by third parties other than the Advisor required in connection with the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation. |
| (5) | The variation between the estimates at the high end and the low end of the range primarily relate to the assumptions made regarding the amount of time that transpires between the Closing Date and the final liquidating distribution. |
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The Liquidation Analysis is based on certain assumptions and there can be no guarantee as to the exact amount that the Company will distribute to its stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation. Moreover, shares of the Company’s common stock are not listed on a national securities exchange, and the estimated range of liquidating distributions does not represent the amount a stockholder would obtain if a stockholder sold his or her shares. With respect to the estimated prorations and closing adjustments, the Company’s estimated assets and liabilities on the Closing Date and estimated costs and expenses of closing the Asset Sale and liquidating the Company, the methodologies employed were based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that may not be accurate or complete, including estimates and assumptions regarding the actual operating results of the Properties prior to the Closing Date, the actual cost of operating the Company, the actual Closing Date, the actual amount of time it will take to complete the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation and whether the Company will be required to provide for any unknown and outstanding liabilities and expenses, which may include the establishment of a reserve fund or transferring assets to a liquidating trust to pay contingent liabilities and ongoing expenses in an amount to be determined as information concerning such contingencies and expenses becomes available.
These estimates are based on circumstances and conditions existing as of the date of this proxy statement. Changes in these circumstances and conditions during the period under which the Company implements the Plan of Liquidation could have a material effect on the ultimate timing and amount of liquidating distributions paid to stockholders. If the Company underestimates its existing obligations and liabilities or if unanticipated or contingent liabilities arise, the amount ultimately distributed to stockholders would be less than estimated. Funding indemnity claims or other contingent liabilities could delay and reduce distributions to stockholders.
Liquidating Procedures
Under the Plan of Liquidation, the Board, or the trustees of the liquidating trust, has the authority to interpret the provisions of the Plan of Liquidation and to take any further actions, to obtain additional insurance, and to execute any agreements, conveyances, assignments, transfers, certificates and other documents, as may in their judgment be necessary or desirable in order to wind up expeditiously the affairs of the Company, the OP and their respective subsidiaries and complete the liquidation. The Company will not engage in any business activities, except to the extent necessary to preserve the value of the Company’s assets, wind up the Company’s business, pay or establish a reserve fund for the Company’s debts and distribute the Company’s assets to its stockholders, in accordance with the Charter, the Company’s bylaws and the Plan of Liquidation. The Board may authorize the Company to establish a reserve fund out of which to pay costs arising from any known or unknown or contingent liabilities or obligations. If a reserve fund is established, the Company would expect a final liquidating distribution to be made once the Company or the manager of the fund determines that no further claims are likely to be made upon the fund. This determination could be made, for example, within the months following the expiration of the fourteen-month indemnification period under the Purchase Agreement or, later, upon the expiration of the time periods specified in the statutes of limitations applicable to the type of claims that may be made against the fund. In some cases, the statutes of limitation that may impact the Company will not expire for three years after the Closing Date. Although none of the Company’s remaining liabilities and obligations are expected to be significant, the Board intends to review the Company’s known liabilities and obligations and determine whether a reserve fund is necessary on an ongoing basis. In the event that the Board determines to pay liquidating distributions prior to the expiration of all applicable statute of limitations periods under all scenarios, the Company’s stockholders (under some circumstances) may be liable for the return of their pro rata share of any unpaid (or unreserved for) liabilities or obligations to the extent of the liquidating distributions that were distributed to them. However, a stockholder will not be liable to disgorge distributions paid by dividend by the Company prior to liquidation. The Board anticipates that by the end of 2018, the Company will not have any known continuing obligations other than tax and other reporting requirements and will endeavor to have insurance in place for any claims arising for matters occurring during the Company’s operating period to cover any known or unknown liabilities or obligations. If a reserve fund is created, the final payout of the fund’s assets remaining after payment of claims against the fund to the Company’s stockholders will not occur until determined by the Board.
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The actual amount and timing of liquidating distributions to the Company’s stockholders will be determined by the Board in its discretion. If you transfer your shares before the Company pays liquidating distributions, you will not have the right to receive liquidating distributions.
Liquidating Trust
If the Board decides it would not be feasible for the Company to pay, or adequately provide for, all debts and liabilities of the Company (including costs and expenses incurred and anticipated to be incurred in connection with the liquidation of the Company) at the time the final distribution is to be paid, the Board may establish a liquidating trust and the Company may transfer its remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust. The liquidating trust will be created under the laws of the State of Maryland or such other jurisdiction as the Board deems advisable and will receive all of the Company’s and the OP’s assets and their respective subsidiaries of every sort whatsoever, including assets, claims, contingent claims and causes of action, subject to all of their unsatisfied debts, liabilities and expenses, known or unknown, contingent or otherwise. The Company may also create a liquidating trust prior to that time in order to avoid the costs of operating as a public company, or if the Board determines that it is otherwise appropriate to do so. If the Company’s assets have not been distributed within the 24-month period and the Company remains qualified as a REIT, it will be necessary to create a liquidating trust for the Company to be eligible to deduct amounts distributed pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation as dividends paid and thereby meet the annual distribution requirement and not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on these amounts.
From and after the date of transfer and assignment of assets (subject to liabilities) to the liquidating trust, the Company, the OP and their respective subsidiaries will have no interest of any character in and to any assets and all of the assets will thereafter be held by the liquidating trust. Shares of beneficial interests in the liquidating trust will not be transferrable (except by will, intestate succession or operation of law). Therefore, the recipients of interests in the liquidating trust will not realize any value from these interests unless and until the liquidating trust distributes cash or other assets to them, which will be solely in the discretion of the trustees. The initial trustees of the liquidating trust will be designated by the Board.
The documents governing the liquidating trust will limit the liquidating trust’s activities to conserving and protecting the assets transferred to it for the benefit of the holders of beneficial interests in the liquidating trust, temporarily investing the assets and collecting income therefrom, providing for the debts, liabilities and expenses of the liquidating trust, making liquidating distributions to the holders of beneficial interests in the liquidating trust, taking other actions as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by the trustees of the liquidating trust and providing for the orderly liquidation thereof.
The liquidating trust will have a finite life and will terminate upon the earlier of the complete distribution of the liquidating trust’s assets or three years from the date that the Company’s assets were first transferred to it, subject to extensions of fixed duration. Although neither the Code nor the Treasury Regulations provide any specific guidance as to the length of time a liquidating trust may last, the IRS’s ruling guidelines call for a term not to exceed three years, which period may be extended to cover the collection of installment obligations. The Company intends to comply with those IRS guidelines. The liquidating trust may distribute annual financial statements, which need not be audited, to holders of its beneficial interests (which statements, if prepared and distributed, will be filed under cover of Form 10-K under the Company’s Commission file number to the extent the liquidating trust is required to do so) but need not prepare or distribute any quarterly financial statements.
Approval of the Plan of Liquidation will also constitute the approval by the Company’s stockholders of the transfer and assignment to the liquidating trust, the form and substance of the liquidating trust agreement as approved by the Board and the appointment of the liquidating trust’s trustees selected by the Board.
Reporting Requirements
Regardless of whether the Plan of Liquidation is approved, the Company has an obligation to continue to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, even if compliance with those reporting requirements is economically burdensome. If the Plan of Liquidation is approved by the Company’s stockholders, after filing its articles of dissolution with SDAT, in order to curtail expenses, the Company may
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seek relief from the SEC from the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act (other than with respect to the filling of current reports on Form 8-K), but there can be no assurance that this relief will be granted by the SEC.
Common Stock
The Company currently intends to close its stock transfer books on the dissolution date and at that time cease recording stock transfers. The Company’s common stock is not listed on a national securities exchange.
Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation
In considering the recommendation of the Board to approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, although Mr. Weil abstained, you should note that the Company’s directors and officers (including all of the Company’s executive officers and one of the Company’s directors in their capacities as executives or members of the Advisor, the HTI Advisor and certain of their affiliates) may have interests in the Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of stockholders. Consequently, these individuals may be more likely to support the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation than might otherwise be the case if they did not have these interests.
These interests are generally related to the fact that the Advisor and the HTI Advisor are each indirectly owned and controlled by AR Global. Mr. Weil, the executive chairman of the Board, is also a member of the HTI Board. Mr. Weil owns a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global and is also the chief executive officer of AR Global. In addition, the executive officers of the Company, W. Todd Jenson and Katie P. Kurtz, are also the executive officers of HTI. Mr. Jensen and Ms. Kurtz are also officers and employees of the Advisor and the HTI Advisor, as well as the Property Manager and the HTI Property Manager.
Inherent conflicts of interest exist where the individuals who comprise the management teams of the Company and HTI are the same individuals and those individuals are assisting the Board and HTI Board in connection with the Asset Sale. In addition, Ms. Perrotty, an independent director of the Company, has served as an independent director of another AR Global-sponsored REIT, GNL, since March 2015 and two other entities previously sponsored by AR Global that are now managed by unrelated advisors.
The Board was aware of these interests and conflicts of interest and considered them, among other matters, in reaching its decision to approve the Purchase Agreement, the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, including the Company’s complete liquidation and dissolution.
Potential Payments to the Advisor in Connection with the Asset Sale
In connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Company, the Advisor, the Property Manager and AR Global, as guarantor, entered into the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which, subject to completing the Asset Sale, the parties resolved matters related to expense obligations and fee amounts previously paid by the Company to the Advisor and its affiliates and made certain agreements with respect to all fees and other amounts that would be payable to the Advisor and its affiliates pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Property Management Agreement and the LPA if the Asset Sale is completed.
Under the Letter Agreement, if the Asset Sale is completed, the obligation of the Advisor and its affiliates to pay the Company the Excess Amount of approximately $3.7 million with respect to certain expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor or its affiliates will be satisfied in exchange for: (i) surrender (in accordance with the Letter Agreement) of 72,353 Class B Units previously issued to the Advisor and the additional Class B Units to be issued to the Advisor during August 2017 with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2017 in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement and the LPA; (ii) an agreement to waive or assume certain fees and expenses payable or to be payable by the Company to the Advisor for providing transition services required to implement the Plan of Liquidation or other services provided during 2017 in an aggregate amount valued at $1.1 million and to waive an amount equal to cash asset management and oversight fees that would become payable if the Asset Sale closes with respect to services provided by the Advisor for the quarter commencing July 1, 2017 through and including the Closing Date; and (iii) an agreement by the Advisor to pay the Company any remaining amounts in cash following the Closing Date.
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Following the completion of the Asset Sale, these remaining amounts will be payable by the Advisor to the Company, subject to any reduction for overpaid oversight fees subsequently earned by the Property Manager, in two equal installments, the first of which will be due within three days following the Closing Date and the second of which will be due within six months following the Closing Date. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, these payments following the Closing Date are guaranteed by AR Global along with the payment approximately $0.2 million in disputed excess expense reimbursements that will be the responsibility of the Advisor, and not the Company.
Other than as contemplated by the Letter Agreement, if the Asset Sale is completed, no fees or other amounts are or will become due or otherwise payable under the Advisory Agreement, the LPA or any other agreement between the Company and the Advisor and its affiliates. If the Asset Sale is not completed, the obligation of the Advisor and its affiliates to pay the Company the Excess Amount of approximately $3.7 million would not be satisfied at this time, the Advisor would continue to receive Class B Units on a quarterly basis and not cash asset management and oversight fees, and no changes would be made to the fees or other amounts are or will become due or otherwise payable under the Advisory Agreement, the LPA or any other agreement between the Company and the Advisor and its affiliates.
Although the Advisor provided services in consideration for receiving the Class B Units, it did not receive capital account credit and the Class B Units would not have been entitled to liquidating distributions which under the LPA are required to be made in accordance with positive capital account balances, not percentage interests. Further, although the LPA permits the special allocation of income or gain to the Advisor as the holder of the Class B Units, the Company has not generated income or gain to be so allocated. Thus, the Advisor would not be entitled to receive liquidating distributions although the Class B Units would be entitled to regular distributions if the Company continued to operate. In the case of a merger, under the LPA, the Class B Units would vest, and the Advisor would have been entitled to continue receiving regular distributions thereon as well as merger consideration equivalent to that of OP Units.
Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, prior to the Closing Date and subject to completing the Asset Sale, the Company and the Advisor have agreed to enter into the Contemplated Amendments effective as of July 1, 2017 to facilitate the establishment of a value for Class B Units consistent with the applicable provisions of the Letter Agreement and certain of the other payments contemplated by the Letter Agreement. Without the Contemplated LPA Amendment, the Advisor would not be entitled to receive liquidating distributions in connection with the Plan of Liquidation.
Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the aggregate value of the Class B Units is required to be calculated, at the fair market value thereof as reasonably determined by the Board as of the Closing Date, which per-unit amount will be based on the per-share value as implied from the Purchase Agreement. Assuming, as the Advisor did in connection with its preparation of the Liquidation Analysis, that a total of 84,103 Class B Units will be surrendered on the Closing Date based on a fair market value of $17.25 as of the Closing Date, the total value of the Class B Units surrendered pursuant to the Letter Agreement would be $1,450,777. The number of Class B Units and their fair market value are subject in all respects to approval by the Board at a later date, and the actual number of Class B Units issued and the valuation ascribed thereto cannot be determined at this time.
See “Arrangements with AR Global” for a more detailed description of the Letter Agreement, as well as certain amendments to the Advisory Agreement, the Property Management Agreement and the LPA contemplated thereby.
Potential Benefits to HTI and the HTI Advisor in Connection with the Asset Sale
If the Asset Sale is completed, HTI may be required to reimburse the HTI Advisor for insourced acquisition expenses up to a maximum of $0.6 million, representing 0.5% of the contract purchase price (as defined in HTI’s charter) being paid to acquire the Properties.
HTI common stock may increase in value as a result of the Asset Sale, which may benefit HTI’s stockholders generally as well as AR Global, which directly or indirectly beneficially owns 8,888 shares of HTI common stock and 359,340 shares of HTI common stock issuable in exchange for certain performance-based restricted, forfeitable interests in the HTI OP.
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Benefits to the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager from the Asset Sale
Pursuant to the HTI Advisory Agreement, HTI pays the HTI Advisor a quarterly variable management/incentive fee based primarily on the previous quarter’s earnings per share. Acquiring the Properties may result in higher earnings for HTI, and, therefore a higher management fee for the HTI Advisor. The quarterly variable management/incentive fee is equal to (x) 15.0% of the applicable prior quarter’s Core Earnings (as defined in the HTI Advisory Agreement) per share of HTI common stock in excess of $0.375 per share plus (y) 10.0% of the applicable prior quarter’s Core Earnings per share in excess of $0.47 per share.
Under the HTI Property Management Agreement, HTI pays the HTI Property Manager a property management fee of 1.5% of gross revenues from HTI’s stand-alone single-tenant net leased properties and 2.5% of gross revenues from all other types of properties, respectively. HTI also reimburses the HTI Property Manager for property level expenses. If the Company contracts directly with third parties for such services, the Company will pay the third party customary market fees and will pay the Property Manager an oversight fee of up to 1.0% of the gross revenues of the property managed. In no event will the Company pay the Property Manager or any affiliate of the Property Manager both a property management fee and an oversight fee with respect to any particular property. Acquiring the Properties may result in higher fees payable to the HTI Property Manager.
The term of the HTI Property Management Agreement extends to February 2019 and is automatically renewable for successive one-year terms unless any party provides written notice of its intention to terminate the agreement at least ninety days prior to the end of the term. Although the Property Manager would be entitled to identical fees with respect to the management of the Properties, that entitlement is subject to the Property Manager’s liability for overpayment of property management and oversight fees, as addressed by the Letter Agreement, and the Property Manager has agreed, in connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement and subject to completing the Asset Sale, to continue to provide any property management or wind-down services under the Property Management Agreement for no cost or charge.
Restricted Shares
All outstanding and unvested restricted shares, including unvested shares held by our directors and executive officers, will vest upon the sale of all or substantially all of our assets (or any transaction or series of transactions within a period of 12 months ending on the date of the last sale or disposition having a similar effect). Prior to an unvested restricted share vesting, the holder of the unvested restricted shares receives liquidating distributions at the same time and in the same amount as the holders of any other shares of our common stock.
The following table sets forth the number of unvested restricted shares held by our directors and named executive officers as of the record date, as well as the approximate value of those awards. The dollar amounts set forth below were determined based on the high end of the range of the net cash proceeds available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation. The amounts shown are prior to reduction for tax withholding.
| | | | |
Beneficial Owner | | Unvested Restricted Shares (#) | | Value ($) |
W. Todd Jensen | | | — | | | | | * |
Katie P. Kurtz | | | — | | | | | * |
Edward M. Weil, Jr. | | | — | | | | | * |
P. Sue Perrotty | | | 2,933 | (1) | | | 51,738 | |
B.J. Penn | | | 2,933 | (1) | | | 51,738 | |
| (1) | Includes (i) 800 unvested restricted shares granted on August 20, 2014; (ii) 800 unvested restricted shares granted on July 13, 2015; and (iii) 1,333 unvested restricted shares granted on July 28, 2016. Does not include 1,333 unvested restricted shares that will be automatically granted to each of the Company’s independent directors in connection with the Annual Meeting. Restricted shares vest annually over a five year period in equal installments, provided that restricted shares vest immediately upon the occurrence of |
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| | certain events, including the consummation of the sale or disposition of substantially all of the Company’s assets, which would occur if the Asset Sale is consummated. |
Regulatory Approvals Required for the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation
The Company and HTI are not aware of any regulatory approvals of any municipal, state and federal governmental agencies or authorities required for the consummation of the Asset Sale. If any approvals are required, the Company does not anticipate that they will hinder, delay, or restrict completion of the Asset Sale. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company and HTI have each agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to take all actions necessary, proper or advisable to complete the Asset Sale.
Although the Company and HTI do not expect any regulatory authorities to raise any significant objections to the Asset Sale that would result in the failure to satisfy the conditions to closing the Asset Sale by the March 16, 2018 outside date, there is no assurance that all required regulatory approvals will be obtained or that these approvals will not contain terms, conditions or restrictions.
No regulatory approvals are required for the Plan of Liquidation to become effective.
Accounting Treatment
The Asset Sale will be treated as an asset disposition for accounting purposes. The Company expects that effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation will cause the Company’s basis of accounting to change. Once the Plan of Liquidation is effective, the Company must change its basis of accounting from the going-concern basis to the liquidation basis of accounting. In order for the Company’s financial statements to be in accordance with GAAP under the liquidation basis of accounting, all of the Company’s assets must be stated at the amount of consideration the entity expects to collect, and all of the Company’s liabilities must be recorded at the estimated amounts at which the liabilities are expected to be settled.
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PROPOSAL NO. 1: THE ASSET SALE PROPOSAL
The Company is seeking stockholder approval of the Asset Sale. For detailed information regarding this proposal, see the information about the Purchase Agreement and the Asset Sale throughout this proxy statement, including the information set forth in the section entitled “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.” A copy of the Purchase Agreement is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement. Under the MGCL and pursuant to the Charter, stockholders are generally not entitled to appraisal rights or to any similar rights of dissenters for their shares of common stock in connection with the Asset Sale.
Closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned on the Company’s stockholders approving both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation is conditioned on the closing of the Asset Sale and will not become effective until the Closing Date. The Asset Sale may only be consummated if stockholders approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.
Approval of the Asset Sale requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, excluding shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Advisor, any director of the Company or any of their respective affiliates, including AR Global.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY (WITH MR. WEIL ABSTAINING) RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR PROPOSAL NO. 1.
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PROPOSAL NO. 2: THE PLAN OF LIQUIDATION PROPOSAL
The Company is seeking stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation was approved by the Board on June 16, 2017 and becomes effective upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the Closing Date. By approving the Plan of Liquidation, stockholders will be approving the liquidation and dissolution of the Company as well as granting the Board the authority to transfer and assign the Company’s assets to a liquidating trust and appoint trustees of the liquidating trust, among other things, if deemed necessary by the Board.
For detailed information regarding this proposal, see the information about the Plan of Liquidation throughout this proxy statement, including the information set forth in the sections entitled “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.” A copy of the Plan of Liquidation is attached as Annex B to this proxy statement. Under the MGCL and pursuant to the Charter, stockholders are generally not entitled to appraisal rights or to any similar rights of dissenters for their shares of common stock in connection with the Plan of Liquidation.
The closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned upon stockholder approval of both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Thus, if stockholders do not approve the Plan of Liquidation, the Asset Sale will not be completed even if stockholders approve the Asset Sale. Likewise, the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation is conditioned upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the closing of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is not approved and does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective regardless of whether or not it has been approved.
Approval of the Plan of Liquidation requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY (WITH MR. WEIL ABSTAINING) RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2.
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PROPOSAL NO. 3: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Each director serves for one year, until the next annual meeting of stockholders or (if longer) until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. The Company’s bylaws provide that the number of directors may be fixed by a resolution of the entire Board; provided, however, that the number of directors may never be less than three nor greater than ten. Pursuant to the Company’s bylaws, a majority of the Company’s directors must be independent (except during certain specific periods set forth in the Charter and the Company’s bylaws). The number of directors on the Board of Directors is currently fixed at three, of which two are independent directors. The Board is responsible for monitoring, overseeing and supervising the performance of the Company’s day-to-day operations and the Advisor. The Advisor is controlled by the Sponsor, which is wholly owned by AR Global. Directors are elected annually by the Company’s stockholders.
The Board of Directors has proposed the following nominees for election as a director, each to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified: Edward M. Weil, Jr., P. Sue Perrotty and B.J. Penn. Each nominee currently serves as a director of the Company. If the Plan of Liquidation is approved and becomes effective, following the liquidation and dissolution of the Company, the Company will no longer have a board or directors and all of the Company’s then current directors will cease serving in that capacity, regardless of the timing of the expiration of their respective terms.
The proxy holder named on the proxy card intends to vote “FOR” the election of each of the three nominees. If you do not wish your shares to be voted for any particular nominee, please identify the exception(s) in the designated space provided on the proxy card or, if you are authorizing a proxy to vote your shares by telephone or the internet, follow the instructions provided when you authorize a proxy. The holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock, present in person or by proxy at a meeting at which a quorum is present may vote to elect each director.
The Company knows of no reason why any nominee will be unable to serve if elected. If, at the time of the Annual Meeting, one or more of the nominees should become unable to serve, shares represented by proxies will be voted for the remaining nominees and for any substitute nominee or nominees designated by the Board of Directors. No proxy will be voted for a greater number of persons than the number of nominees described in this proxy statement.
Nominees
The table set forth below lists the names and ages of each of the nominees as of the date of this proxy statement and the position and office that each nominee currently holds with the Company:
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Name | | Age | | Position |
Edward M. Weil, Jr. | | 50 | | Executive Chairman |
P. Sue Perrotty | | 63 | | Independent Director, Audit Committee Chair and Conflicts Committee Chair |
B.J. Penn | | 79 | | Independent Director |
Business Experience of Nominees
Edward M. Weil, Jr.
Edward M. Weil, Jr. has served as executive chairman of the Board since November 2015, and previously served as an executive officer of the Company, the Advisor and the Property Manager from their respective formations in April 2014 until November 2014. Mr. Weil has also been chief executive officer of AR Global since January 2016 and has a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global. Mr. Weil has served as executive chairman of American Realty Capital New York City REIT, Inc. (“NYCR”) since November 2015 and as chief executive officer, president and secretary of NYCR, the NYCR advisor and the NYCR property manager since March 2017. Mr. Weil has served as chairman of the board of directors of American Finance Trust, Inc. (“AFIN”) and as chief executive officer and president of AFIN, the AFIN advisor and the AFIN property manager since November 2015. Mr. Weil also previously served as an executive officer of AFIN, the AFIN advisor and the AFIN property manager from their formation in January 2013 until November 2014, and served as a director of AFIN from January 2013 to September 2014.
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Mr. Weil has served as a director of GNL since January 2017, and previously served as an executive officer of GNL, the GNL advisor and the GNL property manager from their respective formations in July 2011, July 2011 and January 2012, until October 2014, and previously served as a director of GNL from May 2012 until September 2014. Mr. Weil has served as a director of HTI since October 2016, and previously served as an executive officer of HTI, the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager from their formation in October 2012 until November 2014.
Mr. Weil previously served as executive chairman of American Realty Capital Global Trust II, Inc. (“Global II”) from November 2015 until the close of Global II’s merger with GNL in December 2016, and previously served as an executive officer of Global II, the Global II advisor and the Global II property manager from their respective formations in April 2014 until October 2014. Mr. Weil previously served as a director of Business Development Corporation of America (“BDCA”), an entity which was previously advised by an affiliate of AR Global, from December 2015 until November 2016, when BDCA’s external advisor was acquired by Benefit Street Partners, L.L.C. Mr. Weil previously served as chief executive officer, president and chairman of American Realty Capital — Retail Centers of America, Inc. (“RCA”) and the RCA advisor from December 2015 until the close of RCA’s merger with AFIN in February 2017, and previously served as an executive officer of RCA and the RCA advisor from their formation in July 2010 and May 2010, respectively, until November 2014. Mr. Weil previously served as a trustee of American Real Estate Income Fund from May 2012 until its liquidation in August 2016. Mr. Weil previously served as a trustee of Realty Capital Income Funds Trust, a family of mutual funds advised by an affiliate of AR Global, from April 2013 until its dissolution in January 2017.
Mr. Weil served as an executive officer of American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. (“ARCT”), the ARCT advisor and the ARCT property manager from their formation in August 2007 through March 2012. Mr. Weil served as an executive officer of NYRT, the NYRT property manager and the NYRT advisor from their formation in October 2009 until November 2014. Mr. Weil served as an executive officer of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. (“HT”), the HT advisor and the HT property manager from their formation in August 2010 until January 2015 when HT closed its merger with Ventas, Inc. Mr. Weil served as a director of American Realty Capital Trust III, Inc. (“ARCT III”) beginning in February 2012 and as an executive officer of ARCT III, the ARCT III advisor and the ARCT III property manager from their formation in October 2010 until the close of ARCT III’s merger with VEREIT, Inc., formerly known as American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (“VEREIT”) in February 2013. Mr. Weil served as a director of VEREIT from March 2012 until June 2014. Mr. Weil also served as an executive officer of VEREIT from its formation in December 2010 until February 2013. Mr. Weil served as an executive officer of American Realty Capital Daily Net Asset Value Trust, Inc. (“DNAV”), the DNAV advisor and the DNAV property manager from their formation in September 2010 until November 2014, as a director of DNAV from September 2010 until August 2014, and again as an executive officer of DNAV from November 2015 until its dissolution and liquidation in April 2016. Mr. Weil served as an executive officer of American Realty Capital Trust IV, Inc. (“ARCT IV”), the ARCT IV advisor and the ARCT IV property manager from their formation in February 2012 and as a director of ARCT IV from January 2014, in each case until the close of ARCT IV’s merger with VEREIT in January 2014. Mr. Weil served as an executive officer of Realty Finance Trust, Inc. (now known as Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust, Inc.) (“RFT”) and the RFT advisor from November 2012 until January 2013. Mr. Weil served as an executive officer of the Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. advisor from July 2013 until October 2014. Mr. Weil served as a member of the board of directors of the sub-property manager of American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust, Inc. (now known as Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc., “HOST”) from August 2013 until November 2014. Mr. Weil served as chief executive officer and president of the general partner of American Energy Capital Partners — Energy Recovery Program, LP from its formation in October 2013 until November 2014. Mr. Weil previously served as chairman of Realty Capital Securities, LLC (“RCS”) from September 2013 until November 2015, and was the interim chief executive officer of RCS from May 2014 until September 2014 and the chief executive officer of RCS from December 2010 until September 2013. Mr. Weil served as a director of RCAP, the parent company of RCS, from February 2013 until December 2015 and served as an executive officer of RCAP from February 2013 until November 2015, including chief executive officer from September 2014 until November 2015. RCAP filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2016. In May 2016, RCAP and its affiliated debtors emerged from bankruptcy under the new name, Aretec Group, Inc. Mr. Weil previously served as an executive officer of
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American Realty Capital — Retail Centers of America II, Inc. (“RCA II”) and the RCA II advisor from April 2014 until November 2014. Mr. Weil served on the board of trustees of United Development Funding Income Fund V until October 2014.
Mr. Weil was formerly the senior vice president of sales and leasing for American Financial Realty Trust (“AFRT”) from April 2004 to October 2006, where he was responsible for the disposition and leasing activity for a 33 million square foot portfolio of properties. Under the direction of Mr. Weil, his department was the sole contributor in the increase of occupancy and portfolio revenue through the sales of over 200 properties and the leasing of over 2.2 million square feet, averaging 325,000 square feet of newly executed leases per quarter. After working at AFRT, from October 2006 to May 2007, Mr. Weil was managing director of Milestone Partners Limited and prior to joining AFRT, from 1987 to April 2004, Mr. Weil was president of Plymouth Pump & Systems Co. Mr. Weil attended George Washington University. Mr. Weil holds FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses.
The Company believes that Mr. Weil’s experience as a director or executive officer of the companies described above makes him a valuable and well qualified member of the Board of Directors.
P. Sue Perrotty
P. Sue Perrotty has served as an independent director of the Company since August 2014. Ms. Perrotty has served as non-executive chair and independent director of GNL since March 2015. Ms. Perrotty has served as an independent director of NYRT since September 2014, including as chair of NYRT’s audit committee since December 2014. Ms. Perrotty has served as an independent director of Axar Capital Acquisition Corp. since October 2014.
Ms. Perrotty served as an independent director of HT from November 2013 until the close of HT’s merger with Ventas, Inc. in January 2015. Ms. Perrotty also served as an independent director of DNAV from August 2013 until August 2014 and as an independent director of HOST from September 2013 until September 2014. Ms. Perrotty has served as president and chief executive officer of AFM Financial Services in Cranford, New Jersey since April 2011. Ms. Perrotty also has been an investor and advisor to several small businesses and entrepreneurs in varying stages of development since August 2008. Ms. Perrotty served in the administration of Governor Edward G. Rendell as chief of staff to First Lady, Judge Marjorie Rendell from November 2002 through August 2008. Ms. Perrotty held the position of executive vice president and head of Global Operations for First Union Corp. as a member of the Office of the Chairman from January 2001 to January 2002. Prior to that time, Ms. Perrotty was Banking Group head for the Pennsylvania and Delaware Banking Operations of First Union from November 1998 until January 2001. Ms. Perrotty joined First Union through the merger with CoreStates Bank where she served as executive vice president and head of IT and Operations from April 1996 until November 1998. Ms. Perrotty also served as senior executive vice president and head of all Consumer Businesses including Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, Product Development and Marketing as well as strategic customer information and delivery system development. Ms. Perrotty was a member of the chairman’s staff in each of the companies she served. Ms. Perrotty serves on several boards including the Board of Trustees of Albright College, where she is currently chair of the Finance Committee and member of the Investment and Property subcommittees. Ms. Perrotty also serves as vice chair of the Berks County Community Foundation and as development chair for the Girls Scouts of Eastern PA Board. Ms. Perrotty has received several awards for community leadership and professional accomplishments including the PA 50 Best Women in Business, the Franciscan Award from Alvernia University, the Albright College Distinguished Alumni Award, the Women of Distinction Award from the March of Dimes, Taking the Lead Award from the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA and the 2006 Champion of Youth Award from Olivet Boys & Girls Club. Ms. Perrotty is a graduate of Albright College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Albright College in 2010.
The Company believes that Ms. Perrotty’s experience as a director or executive officer of the companies described above, her prior business experience and her leadership qualities make her a valuable and well qualified member of the Board of Directors.
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B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn has served as an independent director of the Company since August 2014. Mr. Penn was elected independent director of RCA II in August 2014. In January 2016, RCA II’s stockholders approved the fund’s dissolution and liquidation. In February 2015, Mr. Penn was elected independent director of American Realty Capital New York City REIT II, Inc. (“NYCR II”). In December 2015, NYCR II’s stockholders approved the fund’s dissolution and liquidation. Mr. Penn has served as president of Penn Construction Group, Inc., a company that provides consulting services in the areas of program infrastructure and management, since January 2010, and has served as president and chief executive officer of Genesis IV, LLC, a company that provides consulting services in the areas of engineering, design and construction, since October 2009. Mr. Penn served as Assistant Secretary (Installations and Environment) of the United States Navy from April 2005 to September 2009, and also served as Acting Secretary of the Navy from March to May 2009. As Assistant Secretary (Installations and Environment) of the Navy, Mr. Penn was responsible for managing Navy and Marine Corps real property, housing and other facilities totaling 72,500 buildings and 4,484,000 acres with a plant replacement value of $215 billion. Prior to becoming the Assistant Secretary (Installations and Environment) of the Navy, Mr. Penn was the Director of Industrial Base Assessments for the Navy from October 2001 to March 2005. Mr. Penn earned a Masters of Science from the George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University.
The Company believes that Mr. Penn’s experience as a director or executive officer of the companies described above, his experience in various leadership positions in the Navy and his experience managing thousands of buildings and millions of acres of real estate make him a valuable and well qualified member of the Board of Directors.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR EACH OF THE NOMINEES IN PROPOSAL NO. 3.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information About the Board of Directors and its Committees
The Board of Directors is responsible for the management, oversight, supervision and control of the Company’s business and operations. The Company’s current executive officers are employees of affiliates of the Advisor. The Company has no employees and has retained the Advisor to manage its day-to-day operations. The Advisor is under common control with AR Global. Mr. Edward M. Weil, Jr., the Company’s executive chairman, is the chief executive officer of and has a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global.
The Board of Directors held a total of 11 meetings and took action by written consent on six occasions during the year ended December 31, 2016. All directors and nominees attended at least 95% of the total number of meetings while they were a member of the Board of Directors. All of the directors attended the 2016 annual stockholders’ meeting. The Company encourages all directors and director nominees to attend its annual meetings of stockholders.
The Board of Directors has approved and organized an audit committee and a conflicts committee. The Company does not currently have a compensation committee or a nominating and corporate governance committee. The Board of Directors carries out the responsibilities typically associated with compensation committees and nominating and corporate governance committees.
Leadership Structure of the Board of Directors
Edward M. Weil, Jr. currently serves as the executive chairman of the Board of Directors and W. Todd Jensen serves as the Company’s interim chief executive officer. As interim chief executive officer of the Company and the Advisor, Mr. Jensen is responsible for the Company’s operations and business strategy. The Board of Directors believes that its leadership structure, which separates the executive chairman and chief executive officer roles, is appropriate at this time in light of the inherent difference between the two roles. This division of authority and responsibilities also allows the chief executive officer to focus his time on running the Company’s daily operations and the executive chairman to focus his time on organizing the work of the Board of Directors and presiding over meetings of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may modify this structure to best address the Company’s circumstances for the benefit of its stockholders when appropriate.
The Board of Directors has not appointed a lead independent director at this time. The Board of Directors believes that the current structure is appropriate, as the Company has no employees and is externally managed by its Advisor, whereby all operations are conducted by the Advisor or its affiliates. Additionally, as members of the Board of Directors are elected annually, the Board of Directors believes that its existing corporate governance practices ensure appropriate management accountability to the Company’s stockholders.
Oversight of Risk Management
The Board of Directors has an active role in overseeing the management of risks applicable to the Company. The entire Board of Directors is actively involved in overseeing risk management for the Company through its approval of all property acquisitions and incurrence and assumption of debt and its oversight of the Company’s executive officers and the Advisor. The conflicts committee (or, in certain circumstances, the Special Committee, which is also comprised solely of independent directors) reviews and approves all transactions with parties affiliated with the Advisor or AR Global and resolves other conflicts of interest between the Company and its subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any director, the Advisor or AR Global or their respective affiliates, on the other hand. The audit committee oversees management of accounting, financial, legal and regulatory risks.
Audit Committee
The audit committee is comprised of Ms. Perrotty and Mr. Penn, each of whom is “independent” within the meaning of the applicable (1) provisions set forth in the Charter and (2) requirements set forth in the Exchange Act and the applicable SEC rules, as well as the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”), applicable to audit committee members. Ms. Perrotty is the chair of the audit committee.
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During the year ended December 31, 2016, the audit committee held six meetings and did not take any action by written consent. During this period, members of the audit committee attended all of the meetings of the audit committee while they were members of the audit committee. The charter of the audit committee is available to any stockholder who sends a request to American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022 and is also available on the Company’s website,www.thehealthcarereit3.com by clicking on “Investor Relations — Corporate Governance — Audit Committee Charter.” The Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Perrotty is qualified as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K and the rules and regulations of the SEC.
The audit committee, in performing its duties, monitors:
| • | the Company’s financial reporting process; |
| • | the integrity of the Company’s financial statements; |
| • | compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; |
| • | the independence and qualifications of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and internal auditors, as applicable; and |
| • | the performance of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and internal auditors, as applicable. |
The audit committee’s report on the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 is discussed below under the heading “Audit Committee Report.”
Oversight of Compensation
The Company does not have any employees and compensation of directors is set by the Board of Directors, including a majority of the independent directors. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Board of Directors may delegate any or all of its responsibilities to a subcommittee to the extent consistent with the Charter, the bylaws and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations. However, the Board of Directors does not believe that any marked efficiencies or enhancements would be achieved by the creation of a separate compensation committee at this time.
Oversight of Nominations and Corporate Governance
The Company does not have a standing nominating and corporate governance committee. The Board of Directors believes that because of the size and composition of the Board of Directors, it is more efficient and cost effective for the Board of Directors, including a majority of the independent directors, to perform the duties of a nominating and corporate governance committee. The entire Board of Directors, including the independent directors, is responsible for (1) identifying qualified individuals to become directors of the Company, (2) recommending director candidates to fill vacancies on the Board and to stand for election by the stockholders at the annual meeting, (3) recommending committee assignments, (4) periodically assessing the performance of the Board of Directors and (5) reviewing and recommending appropriate corporate governance policies and procedures for the Company, including developing and recommending a code of business conduct and ethics for the Company’s executive officers and senior financial officers.
The Board of Directors believes that diversity is an important attribute of the members who comprise the Board of Directors and that the members of the Board should represent an array of backgrounds and experiences. In making its determinations, the Board of Directors reviews the appropriate experience, skills and characteristics required of directors in the context of the Company’s business. This review includes, in the context of the perceived needs of the Board of Directors at that time, issues of knowledge, experience, judgment and skills relating to the understanding of the real estate industry, accounting or financial expertise. This review also includes the candidate’s ability to attend regular Board of Directors meetings and to devote a sufficient amount of time and effort in preparation for the meetings. The Board of Directors also gives consideration to the Board of Directors having a diverse and appropriate mix of backgrounds and skills and each nominee’s ability to exercise independence of thought, objective perspective and mature judgment and understand the Company’s business operations and objectives.
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The Board of Directors will consider candidates nominated by stockholders provided that the stockholder submitting a nomination has complied with procedures set forth in the Company’s bylaws. See “Stockholder Proposals” for additional information regarding stockholder nominations of director candidates.
Conflicts Committee
The conflicts committee is comprised of Ms. Perrotty and Mr. Penn, each of whom is “independent” within the meaning of the applicable (1) provisions set forth in the Charter and (2) requirements set forth in the Exchange Act and the applicable SEC rules. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the conflicts committee held one meeting and did not take any action by written consent. Ms. Perrotty currently serves as chair of the conflicts committee. During this period, members of the conflicts committee attended all of the meetings of the conflicts committee while they were members of the conflicts committee. The charter of the conflicts committee is available to any stockholder who sends a request to American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022. The conflicts committee charter is also available on the Company’s website,www.thehealthcarereit3.com by clicking on “Investor Relations — Corporate Governance — Conflicts Committee Charter.”
For those actions and transactions brought to the attention of the conflicts committee in which the Company, on the one hand, and any of AR Global, the Advisor, a director, an officer or any affiliate thereof, on the over hand, are involved, the conflicts committee has the authority to:
| • | review and evaluate the terms and conditions, and to determine the advisability of the transaction and conflict of interest situations between us and any other party; |
| • | negotiate the terms and conditions of the transaction, and, if the conflicts committee deems appropriate, but subject to the limitations of applicable law, to approve the execution and delivery of documents in connection with the transaction on the Company’s behalf; |
| • | determine whether the transaction is fair to, and in the Company’s best interest and the best interest of the Company’s stockholders, and |
| • | recommend to the Board of Directors what action, if any should be taken by the Board of Directors with respect to the transaction pursuant to the Charter. |
The conflicts committee has determined that all the transactions and relationships with the Advisor, AR Global and their respective affiliates during the year ended December 31, 2016 were fair and were approved in accordance with the applicable Company policies. In order to reduce or eliminate certain potential conflicts of interest, the Charter contains a number of restrictions related to transactions with AR Global, the Advisor, any of the Company’s directors, any of the Company’s officers, any of their respective affiliates or certain of the Company’s stockholders. With respect to the Purchase Agreement and certain related transactions involving the Advisor, AR Global and their respective affiliates, the Special Committee (which, like the conflicts committee, is comprised of Ms. Perrotty and Mr. Penn) reviewed, approved and made certain required determinations in accordance with the applicable Company policies and the Charter. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”
Director Independence
Under the Charter, a majority of the members of the Board of Directors must be “independent” except for a period of up to 60 days after the death, resignation or removal of an independent director and pending the election of his or her successor. An “independent director” is defined under the Charter as one who is not associated and has not been associated within the last two years, directly or indirectly, with AR Global or the Advisor. A director is deemed to be associated with AR Global or the Advisor if he or she: (a) owns an interest in AR Global, the Advisor or any of their affiliates; (b) is employed by AR Global, the Advisor or any of their affiliates; (c) is an officer or director of AR Global, the Advisor or any of their affiliates; (d) performs services, other than as a director, for the Company; (e) is a director or trustee for more than three REITs organized by AR Global or advised by the Advisor; or (f) has any material business or professional relationship with AR Global, the Advisor or any of their affiliates. A business or professional relationship is considered material per se if the gross revenue derived by the director from AR Global, the Advisor and their respective affiliates exceeds 5% of the director’s (i) annual gross revenue, derived from all sources, during
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either of the last two years, or (ii) net worth, on a fair market value basis. An indirect relationship includes circumstances in which a director’s spouse, parents, children, siblings, mothers- or fathers-in-law, sons- or daughters-in-law, or brothers- or sisters-in-law, is or has been associated with AR Global, the Advisor, any of their affiliates or the Company.
The Board of Directors has considered the independence of each director and nominee for election as a director in accordance with the elements of independence set forth above and in the listing standards of NASDAQ even though shares of common stock are not listed on NASDAQ. Based upon information provided by each nominee, the Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that Ms. Perrotty and Mr. Penn are independent and do not have any material relationships with the Company (either directly or as a partner, stockholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with the Company) other than as a director of the Company and are “independent” within the meaning of NASDAQ’s director independence standards and audit committee independence standards, as currently in effect. The Board of Directors has determined that each of the independent directors satisfies the elements of independence set forth above and in the listing standards of NASDAQ and under the Charter.
Family Relationships
There are no familial relationships between any of the Company’s directors and executive officers.
Communications with the Board of Directors
Any interested parties (including the Company’s stockholders) may communicate with the Board of Directors by sending written communications addressed to such person or persons in care of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022, Attention: Katie P. Kurtz, Secretary. The Secretary will deliver all appropriate communications to the Board of Directors no later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. If the Board of Directors modifies this process, the revised process will be posted on the Company’s website, www.thehealthcarereit3.com.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company’s officers and directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of the shares of common stock to file initial reports of ownership of such securities and reports of changes in ownership of such securities with the SEC. Such officers, directors and 10% stockholders of the Company are also required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on the Company’s review of the copies of such forms received by it with respect to the year ended December 31, 2016, all reports were filed on a timely basis.
Code of Ethics
The Board of Directors adopted a Code of Ethics effective as of August 20, 2014 (the “Code of Ethics”), which is applicable to the directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Code of Ethics covers topics including, but not limited to, conflicts of interest, confidentiality of information, full and fair disclosure, reporting of violations and compliance with laws and regulations.
The Code of Ethics is available on the Company’s website,www.thehealthcarereit3.com by clicking on “Investor Relations — Corporate Governance — Code of Ethics.” You may also obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics by writing to the Company’s secretary at: American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022, Attention: Katie P. Kurtz. A waiver of the Code of Ethics for the interim chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer or controller may be made only by the Board of Directors or the appropriate committee of the Board of Directors and will be promptly disclosed to the extent required by law. If the Company make any substantive amendments to the Code of Ethics or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the Code of Ethics to the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions, the Company will disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver on the Company’s website or in a report on Form 8-K. A waiver of the Code of Ethics for all other employees may be made only by the Company’s interim chief executive officer, chief operating officer or general counsel and shall be discussed with the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors as appropriate.
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Compensation of Executive Officers
The Company has no employees. The Advisor performs the Company’s day-to-day management functions. The Company’s executive officers, Mr. W. Todd Jensen and Ms. Katie P. Kurtz, are both employees of affiliates of the Advisor. The Company neither compensates its executive officers, nor does the Company reimburse either the Advisor or the Property Manager for any compensation paid to individuals who also serve as the Company’s executive officers, or the executive officers of the Advisor, the Property Manager or any of their respective affiliates. As a result, the Company does not have, and the Board of Directors has not considered, a compensation policy or program for executive officers and has not included in this proxy statement a “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” a report with respect to executive compensation, a non-binding stockholder advisory vote on compensation of executives or a non-binding stockholder advisory vote on the frequency of the stockholder vote on executive compensation. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” for a discussion of fees and expense reimbursements payable to the Advisor and its affiliates, including the Property Manager.
Executive Officers
The following table presents certain information as of the date of this proxy statement concerning each of the Company’s executive officers serving in such capacity:
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Name | | Age | | Position(s) |
W. Todd Jensen | | 51 | | Interim Chief Executive Officer and President |
Katie P. Kurtz | | 37 | | Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
W. Todd Jensen
W. Todd Jensen has served as interim chief executive officer of the Company, the Advisor and the Property Manager since March 2016 and as president of the Company, the Advisor and the Property Manager since December 2015. He has also served as chief investment officer of the Advisor since its formation in April 2014. Previously, from April 2014 until December 2015, Mr. Jensen served as chief investment officer of the Company and as executive vice president of the Company, the Advisor and the Property Manager. Mr. Jensen has also served as interim chief executive officer of HTI, the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager since March 2016 and as president of HTI the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager since December 2015. He has also served as chief investment officer of the HTI Advisor since its formation in October 2012. Previously, from October 2012 until December 2015, Mr. Jensen served as chief investment officer of HTI and as executive vice president of HTI, the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager. Mr. Jensen also previously served as the executive vice president and chief investment officer of HT, the HT advisor and the HT property manager from February 2011 until January 2015 when HT closed its merger with Ventas, Inc. Mr. Jensen has almost 25 years of experience in the financing and development of commercial real estate, with more than 20 of those years focused exclusively on the development, leasing and capitalization of healthcare-related real estate. Mr. Jensen worked for The DASCO Companies, as a consultant from December 2008 to January 2009 and as senior vice president from January 2009 to February 2011, focusing on helping to grow its healthcare-related real estate development business. From August 2003 to September 2008, Mr. Jensen served as senior vice president for Lauth Property Group and started, grew and managed its Healthcare Group. Mr. Jensen received a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Kalamazoo College and an MBA from University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
Katie P. Kurtz
Katie P. Kurtz has served as the chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary of the Company, the Advisor and the Property Manager since December 2015. Ms. Kurtz has served as the chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary of HTI, the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager since December 2015. Ms. Kurtz previously served as the chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary of RCA and the RCA advisor from November 2015 until the close of RCA’s merger with AFIN in February 2017. She previously served as chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary of Business Development Corporation of America II from August 2014 until December 2015, as chief financial officer and treasurer of Crossroads Capital, Inc. (f/k/a BDCA Venture, Inc.) from October 2014 until December 2015 and as chief accounting officer for BDCA from December 2013 until December 2015.
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Prior to joining AR Global in July 2013, Ms. Kurtz was employed as vice president by The Carlyle Group (“Carlyle”), where she served as chief accounting officer for Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc., Carlyle’s business development company. From 2010 to 2012, Ms. Kurtz served as director of finance and controller for New Mountain Finance Corporation (“New Mountain”), an exchange-traded business development company. Prior to New Mountain, Ms. Kurtz served as controller at Solar Capital Ltd, an exchange-traded business development company, and in various accounting and financial reporting roles at GFI Group, Inc. Ms. Kurtz began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Ms. Kurtz is a certified public accountant in New York State, holds a B.S. in Accountancy and a B.A. in German from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science in Accountancy from Wake Forest University.
Compensation of Directors
The Company pays each of the independent directors the fees described below. All directors also receive reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors. If a director also is an employee of the Company or an employee of the Advisor or any of its affiliates, the Company does not pay compensation for services rendered as a director.
The Company pays the independent directors a yearly retainer of $30,000 and an additional yearly retainer of $55,000 for the lead independent director (should the Company appoint a lead independent director); $2,000 for all meetings personally attended by the directors ($2,500 for attendance by the chairperson of the audit committee at each meeting of the audit committee) and $1,500 for each meeting attended via telephone; $750 per transaction reviewed and voted upon electronically up to a maximum of $2,250 for three or more transactions reviewed and voted upon per meeting. If there is a Board of Directors meeting and one or more committee meetings in one day, the director’s fees cannot exceed $2,500 ($3,000 for the chairperson of the audit committee if there is a meeting of such committee). The Company may issue shares of common stock in lieu of cash to pay fees earned by the directors, at each director’s election. The shares issued are not subject to vesting provisions because these payments, in lieu of cash, are related to fees earned for services performed.
Pursuant to the RSP, each independent director receives an automatic grant of 1,333 restricted shares on the date of each annual stockholders’ meeting. Each independent director is also granted 1,333 restricted shares on the date of initial election to the Board of Directors. The restricted shares vest over a five-year period following the first anniversary of the date of grant in increments of 20% per annum, provided that restricted shares vest immediately upon the occurrence of certain events, including the consummation of the sale or disposition of substantially all of the Company’s assets, which would occur if the Asset Sale is consummated.
The Company also pays each independent director for each external seminar, conference, panel, forum or other industry-related event attended in person and in which the independent director actively participates, solely in his or her capacity as an independent director of the Company, in the following amounts:
| • | $2,500 for each day of an external seminar, conference, panel, forum or other industry-related event that does not exceed four hours, or |
| • | $5,000 for each day of an external seminar, conference, panel, forum or other industry-related event that exceeds four hours. |
In either of the above cases, the Company reimburses, to the extent not otherwise reimbursed, an independent director’s reasonable expenses associated with attendance at such external seminar, conference, panel, forum or other industry-related event. An independent director cannot be paid or reimbursed for attendance at a single external seminar, conference, panel, forum or other industry-related event by us and another company for which he or she is a director.
In February 2016, the Board established the Special Committee consisting of Ms. Perrotty and Mr. Penn to evaluate and review two unsolicited letters received from HTI and another non-traded REIT which is sponsored and advised by affiliates of AR Global, who were interested in entering into a potential strategic transaction with the Company. The independent directors of the Special Committee are paid according to the same fee structure set forth above as members of any other committee of the Board.
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The following table sets forth information regarding compensation of the Company’s directors during the year ended December 31, 2016:
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Name | | Fees Paid in Cash ($) | | Stock Awards ($)(1) | | Option Awards ($) | | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | | Changes in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | | All Other Compensation ($)(2) | | Total Compensation ($) |
P. Sue Perrotty | | | 116,250 | (3) | | | 30,000 | (5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,970 | | | | 151,220 | |
B.J. Penn | | | 114,250 | (4) | | | 30,000 | (6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,970 | | | | 149,220 | |
Edward M. Weil, Jr. | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (1) | Value of restricted shares granted during the year ended December 31, 2016 calculated based on $22.50 per share which was equal to the proceeds, net of selling commissions and dealer manager fees and before expenses, to the Company of a share of Common Stock sold in the IPO. Awards vest annually over a five-year period in equal installments, provided that restricted shares vest immediately upon the occurrence of certain events, including the consummation of the sale or disposition of substantially all of the Company’s assets. |
| (2) | The amount reported as “All Other Compensation” represents the value of distributions received during the year ended December 31, 2016 with respect to restricted shares granted during the year ended December 31, 2016. |
| (3) | Ms. Perrotty earned fees in the amount of $111,750 for services as a director during the year ended December 31, 2016. The payment of $116,250 includes $95,000 and $21,250 for services rendered during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
| (4) | Mr. Penn earned fees in the amount of $109,250 for services as a director during the year ended December 31, 2016. The payment of $114,250 includes $93,000 and $21,250 for services rendered during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
| (5) | Represents 1,333 restricted shares granted on July 28, 2016. As of December 31, 2016, Ms. Perrotty held 3,199 unvested restricted shares. |
| (6) | Represents 1,333 restricted shares granted on July 28, 2016. As of December 31, 2016, Mr. Penn held 3,199 unvested restricted shares. |
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
CURRENT BENEFICIAL OWNERS
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock as of July 18, 2017, in each case including shares of common stock which may be acquired by such persons within 60 days, by:
| • | each person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of its outstanding shares of common stock based solely upon the amounts and percentages contained in the public filings of such persons; |
| • | each of the Company’s named executive officers and directors; and |
| • | all of the Company’s executive officers and directors as a group. |
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Beneficial Owner(1) | | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned | | Percent of Class |
B.J. Penn | | | 3,999 | (2) | | | | * |
P. Sue Perrotty | | | 3,999 | (3) | | | | * |
Edward M. Weil, Jr. | | | — | (4) | | | | * |
W. Todd Jensen | | | — | | | | | * |
Katie P. Kurtz | | | — | | | | | * |
All directors and executive officers as a group (five persons) | | | 7,998 | | | | | * |
| (1) | The business address of each individual or entity listed in the table is 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022. Unless otherwise indicated, the individual or entity listed has sole voting and investment power over the shares listed. |
| (2) | Includes 2,933 unvested restricted shares issued to Mr. Penn for which he has voting but not investment power, including (i) 800 unvested restricted shares granted on August 20, 2014; (ii) 800 unvested restricted shares granted on July 13, 2015; and (iii) 1,333 unvested restricted shares granted on July 28, 2016, all of which vest annually over a five year period in equal installments, provided that restricted shares vest immediately upon the occurrence of certain events, including the consummation of the sale or disposition of substantially all of the Company’s assets, which would occur if the Asset Sale is consummated. |
| (3) | Includes 2,933 unvested restricted shares issued to Ms. Perrotty for which she has voting but not investment power, including (i) 800 unvested restricted shares granted on August 20, 2014; (ii) 800 unvested restricted shares granted on July 13, 2015; and (iii) 1,333 unvested restricted shares granted on July 28, 2016, all of which vest annually over a five year period in equal installments, provided that restricted shares vest immediately upon the occurrence of certain events, including the consummation of the sale or disposition of substantially all of the Company’s assets, which would occur if the Asset Sale is consummated. |
| (4) | Mr. Weil, the executive chairman of the Board of Directors, is also the chief executive officer of AR Global. Although Mr. Weil has a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global, Mr. Weil does not have direct or indirect voting or investment power over any shares that AR Global may own and Mr. Weil disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. Accordingly, the shares included as beneficially owned by Mr. Weil do not include the 8,888 shares of common stock or the 90 shares of common stock that may be issuable in exchange for certain operating partnership interests that are directly or indirectly beneficially owned by AR Global. |
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THE COMPANY
Business Overview
We were incorporated on April 24, 2014 as a Maryland corporation that elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. We were formed to primarily acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets, including MOBs, seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities for investment purposes.
We purchased our first property and began real estate operations in March 2015. As of March 31, 2017, we owned 19 properties consisting of 0.5 million rentable square feet.
On August 20, 2014, we commenced our IPO on a “reasonable best efforts” basis of up to 125.0 million shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a price of $25.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, for total gross proceeds of up to $3.1 billion, plus up to 26.3 million shares of common stock available pursuant to the DRIP. On November 15, 2015, we announced the suspension of our IPO, effective December 31, 2015, and in August 2016, the IPO lapsed in accordance with its terms, having raised significantly less capital than expected. As of March 31, 2017, we had received total proceeds from the IPO and the DRIP, net of share repurchases, of $170.7 million.
Beginning in late January 2016, our Board began receiving inquiries from potential bidders regarding possible strategic transactions. In order to review, examine and consider the range of strategic alternatives available to us, our Board initiated a strategic review process. As part of the strategic review process, our Board established the Special Committee, consisting solely of independent directors on our Board, to evaluate and negotiate the various strategic alternatives. In connection with the strategic review, the Special Committee engaged SunTrust Robinson Humphrey as financial advisor and retained Shapiro Sher as special legal counsel.
During the subsequent strategic review process, the Special Committee and its advisors contacted 23 potential partners and entered into 20 nondisclosure agreements. On June 16, 2017, we entered into the Purchase Agreement to sell substantially all of its assets to HTI for the Purchase Price. The Purchase Price is subject to customary prorations and closing adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, which are estimated to be $1.1 million payable to HTI assuming the Asset Sale closes on August 31, 2017, and will be payable on the Closing Date less $4.9 million, the principal amount of the Philip Center Loan, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by us, and associated costs. HTI will deposit the Escrow Amount into an escrow account for our benefit on the Closing Date, and this amount, less any amounts paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnification claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date.
In connection with its approval of the Purchase Agreement, the Board also approved the Plan of Liquidation, which is subject to stockholder approval. The Plan of Liquidation will not become effective unless the Asset Sale closes.
We believe that the net cash proceeds generated by the Asset Sale will be sufficient to pay our expenses, including the expenses of liquidating, and to satisfy our liabilities and obligations. After paying or providing for these amounts, we estimate the net cash proceeds available for distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation to our stockholders will aggregate $17.49 to $17.64 per outstanding share of common stock. This estimate is based on certain assumptions and there can be no guarantee as to the exact amount that you will receive. During the course of liquidating and dissolving, we may incur unanticipated expenses and liabilities all of which are likely to reduce the cash available for distribution to you.
See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation.”
Prior to entering into the Purchase Agreement, our principal investments objectives were:
| • | to acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets including MOBs, seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities that generate sustainable growth in cash flow from operations to pay monthly cash distributions; |
| • | to preserve, protect and return our investors’ capital contributions; |
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| • | to realize growth in the value of our investments upon our ultimate sale of such investments; and |
| • | to be prudent, patient and deliberate, taking into account current real estate markets. |
Healthcare-related facilities include MOBs and outpatient facilities, seniors housing communities, such as assisted and independent living and memory care facilities, as well as hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care centers, surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities, specialty medical and diagnostic facilities, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical buildings.
In light of, and in contemplation of completion of, the pending Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Company does not intend to conduct future investment activities.
We are not a party to, nor are any of our properties subject to, any material pending legal proceedings.
Properties
The following table presents certain additional information about the properties we owned as of March 31, 2017:
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Property/Portfolio | | Acquisition Date | | Number of Properties | | Rentable Square Feet | | Occupancy | | Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | | Base Purchase Price(1) |
| | | | | | | | | | (In years) | | (In thousands) |
Medical Office Buildings:
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DaVita Bay Breeze – Largo, FL | | | Mar. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 7,247 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 10.2 | | | $ | 1,650 | |
RAI Clearwater – Clearwater, FL | | | Apr. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 14,936 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.7 | | | | 4,750 | |
DaVita Hudson – Hudson, FL | | | May 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 8,984 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.5 | | | | 2,725 | |
Rockwall Medical Plaza – Rockwall, TX | | | Jun. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 18,176 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.0 | | | | 6,639 | |
Decatur Medical Office Building – Decatur, GA | | | Jul. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 20,800 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 5.6 | | | | 5,100 | |
Buckeye Health Center – Cleveland, OH | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 25,070 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.1 | | | | 5,550 | |
Philip Professional Center – Lawrenceville, GA | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 2 | | | | 31,483 | | | | 93.9 | % | | | 11.4 | | | | 9,000 | |
Illinois CancerCare Clinic – Galesburg, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 9,211 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.4 | | | | 3,400 | |
Galesburg VA Outpatient Clinic – Galesburg, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 9,979 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 6.3 | | | | 2,630 | |
Woodlake Office Center – Woodbury, MN | | | Sep. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 36,375 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 5.5 | | | | 14,900 | |
Greenfield Medical Center – Gilbert, AZ | | | Oct. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 28,489 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.4 | | | | 7,000 | |
Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center – Ft. Meyers, FL | | | Oct. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 24,174 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 1.5 | | | | 5,275 | |
Beaumont Medical Center – Warren, MI | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 35,219 | | | | 95.2 | % | | | 4.8 | | | | 13,650 | |
Madison Medical Plaza – Joliet, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 70,023 | | | | 89.4 | % | | | 4.4 | | | | 19,500 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Muscatine, IA | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 21,767 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 8.0 | | | | 5,887 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Moline, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 14,640 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 6.8 | | | | 3,767 | |
Total Medical Office Buildings: | | | | | | | 17 | | | | 376,573 | | | | 97.1 | % | | | 5.7 | | | | 111,423 | |
Triple-Net Leased Healthcare Facility(2):
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Arcadian Cove Assisted Living – Richmond, KY | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 34,659 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 13.4 | | | | 4,775 | |
Seniors Housing – Operating Property:
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Cedarhurst of Collinsville – Collinsville, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 56,700 | | | | 91.7 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11,600 | |
Portfolio, March 31, 2017 | | | | | | | 19 | | | | 467,932 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 127,798 | |
| (1) | Contract purchase price, excluding acquisition related costs. |
| (2) | Revenues for our triple-net leased healthcare facility generally consist of fixed rental amounts (subject to annual contractual escalations) received from the tenant in accordance with the applicable lease terms and do not vary based on the underlying operating performance of the property. As of March 31, 2017, the property leased to our seniors housing — triple net leased tenant had operating occupancy of |
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| | approximately 93.9%. While occupancy rates may affect the profitability of our tenants’ operations, they do not have a direct impact on our revenues or financial results. Occupancy statistics for our triple-net leased healthcare facility are compiled through reports from the tenant and have not been independently validated by us. |
Property Financings
The following table reflects our mortgage note payable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
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| | Encumbered Properties | | Outstanding Loan Amount as of | | Effective Interest Rate | | Interest Rate | | Maturity |
Portfolio | | March 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 |
| | | | (In thousands) | | (In thousands) | | | | | | |
Philip Professional Center – Lawrenceville, GA | | | 2 | | | $ | 4,972 | | | $ | 4,997 | | | | 4.0 | % | | | Fixed | | | | Oct. 2019 | |
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization | | | | | | | (71 | ) | | | (78 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable, net of deferred financing costs | | | | | | $ | 4,901 | | | $ | 4,919 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of March 31, 2017, we had pledged $9.0 million in real estate as collateral for the mortgage note payable, which is referred to elsewhere in this proxy statement as the Philip Center Loan. This real estate is not available to satisfy other debts and obligations unless first satisfying the mortgage note payable on the property. We make payments of principal and interest on this mortgage note payable on a monthly basis. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, this mortgage note will either be assumed by HTI or be paid by us on or prior to the Closing Date. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — The Purchase Agreement — Covenants and Agreements — Liens; Philip Center Loan.”
Geographic Distribution
The following table details the geographic distribution, by state, of our portfolio as of March 31, 2017:
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State | | Number of Buildings | | Annualized Rental Income(1) | | Annualized Rental Income as a Percentage of the Total Portfolio | | Rentable Square Feet
| | Percentage of Portfolio Rented Square Feet |
| | | | (In thousands) | | | | | | |
Arizona | | | 1 | | | $ | 587 | | | | 4.8 | % | | | 28,489 | | | | 6.1 | % |
Florida | | | 4 | | | | 1,056 | | | | 8.6 | % | | | 55,341 | | | | 11.8 | % |
Georgia | | | 3 | | | | 1,445 | | | | 11.8 | % | | | 52,283 | | | | 11.2 | % |
Illinois | | | 5 | | | | 5,176 | | | | 42.3 | % | | | 160,553 | | | | 34.3 | % |
Iowa | | | 1 | | | | 434 | | | | 3.6 | % | | | 21,767 | | | | 4.7 | % |
Kentucky | | | 1 | | | | 418 | | | | 3.4 | % | | | 34,659 | | | | 7.4 | % |
Michigan | | | 1 | | | | 1,189 | | | | 9.7 | % | | | 35,219 | | | | 7.5 | % |
Minnesota | | | 1 | | | | 1,072 | | | | 8.7 | % | | | 36,375 | | | | 7.8 | % |
Ohio | | | 1 | | | | 402 | | | | 3.3 | % | | | 25,070 | | | | 5.4 | % |
Texas | | | 1 | | | | 471 | | | | 3.8 | % | | | 18,176 | | | | 3.8 | % |
Total | | | 19 | | | $ | 12,250 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 467,932 | | | | 100.0 | % |
| (1) | Annualized rental income generated from the leases in place in the property portfolio as of March 31, 2017 on a straight-line basis, adjusted for tenant concessions such as free rent, as applicable, as well as annualized revenue from our seniors housing — operating property. |
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Future Minimum Lease Payments
The following table presents future minimum base rental cash payments due to us over the next ten years and thereafter as of March 31, 2017. These amounts exclude contingent rent payments, as applicable, that may be collected from certain tenants based on provisions related to performance thresholds and increases in annual rent based on exceeding certain economic indexes, among other items.
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(In thousands) | | Future Minimum Base Rent Payments |
April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | | $ | 6,716 | |
2018 | | | 8,750 | |
2019 | | | 8,300 | |
2020 | | | 7,827 | |
2021 | | | 6,431 | |
2022 | | | 4,982 | |
2023 | | | 3,279 | |
2024 | | | 2,565 | |
2025 | | | 1,505 | |
2026 | | | 1,298 | |
Thereafter | | | 5,217 | |
| | $ | 56,870 | |
Future Lease Expiration
The following is a summary of lease expirations for the next ten years at the properties we owned as of March 31, 2017:
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Year of Expiration | | Number of Leases Expiring | | Annualized Rental Income(1) | | Annualized Rental Income as a Percentage of the Total Portfolio(2) | | Leased Rentable Square Feet | | Percent of Portfolio Rentable Square Feet Expiring(2) |
| | | | (In thousands) | | | | | | |
April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | | | 2 | | | $ | 213 | | | | 2.3 | % | | | 7,676 | | | | 1.9 | % |
2018 | | | 5 | | | | 562 | | | | 6.0 | % | | | 32,901 | | | | 8.2 | % |
2019 | | | 7 | | | | 409 | | | | 4.4 | % | | | 17,966 | | | | 4.5 | % |
2020 | | | 7 | | | | 1,320 | | | | 14.2 | % | | | 66,570 | | | | 16.6 | % |
2021 | | | 9 | | | | 1,506 | | | | 16.1 | % | | | 56,281 | | | | 14.1 | % |
2022 | | | 4 | | | | 1,953 | | | | 20.9 | % | | | 65,897 | | | | 16.5 | % |
2023 | | | 3 | | | | 713 | | | | 7.6 | % | | | 30,877 | | | | 7.7 | % |
2024 | | | 6 | | | | 822 | | | | 8.8 | % | | | 33,131 | | | | 8.3 | % |
2025 | | | 2 | | | | 533 | | | | 5.7 | % | | | 26,381 | | | | 6.6 | % |
2026 | | | 1 | | | | 197 | | | | 2.1 | % | | | 5,000 | | | | 1.2 | % |
Total | | | 46 | | | $ | 8,228 | | | | 88.2 | % | | | 342,680 | | | | 85.6 | % |
| (1) | Annualized rental income for the leases in place in the property portfolio as of March 31, 2017, excluding our seniors housing — operating property, on a straight-line basis, which includes tenant concessions such as free rent, as applicable. |
| (2) | Excludes our seniors housing — operating property. |
Tenant Concentration
As of March 31, 2017, we did not have any tenants (including for this purpose, all affiliates of such tenants) whose annualized rental incomes on a straight-line basis represented 10% or greater of total annualized rental income for the portfolio on a straight-line basis.
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The following table lists the states where we have a concentration of properties where annualized rental income on a straight-line basis represented 10% or more of consolidated annualized rental income on a straight-line basis as of March 31, 2017 and 2016:
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State | | March 31, 2017 | | March 31, 2016 |
Illinois | | | 42.3 | % | | | 49.9 | % |
Georgia | | | 11.8 | % | | | 10.3 | % |
Reportable Segments
We have determined that we have three reportable segments, with activities related to investing in MOBs, triple-net leased healthcare facilities, and SHOPs. Management evaluates the operating performance of our investments in real estate and SHOPs on an individual property level.
Property Types
Medical Office Building and Outpatient Facilities
As of March 31, 2017, we owned 17 MOB and outpatient facilities totaling 376,573 rentable square feet. These facilities typically contain physicians’ offices and examination rooms, and may also include pharmacies, hospital ancillary service space and outpatient services such as diagnostic imaging centers, rehabilitation clinics and ambulatory surgery centers. These facilities can be located on or near hospital campuses and require significant plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems to accommodate diagnostic imaging equipment such as x-rays or other imaging equipment, and may also have significant plumbing to accommodate physician exam rooms. In addition, MOBs are often built to accommodate higher structural loads for certain equipment and may contain specialized construction such as cancer radiation therapy vaults for cancer treatment.
There are a variety of types of MOBs: on campus, off campus, affiliated and non-affiliated. On campus MOBs are physically located on a hospital’s campus, often on land leased from the hospital. A hospital typically creates strong tenant demand which leads to high tenant retention. Off campus properties are located independent of a hospital’s location. Affiliated MOBs may be located on campus or off campus, but are affiliated with a hospital or health system. In some respects, affiliated MOBs are similar to on campus MOBs because the hospital relationship drives tenant demand and retention. Finally, non-affiliated MOBs are not affiliated with any hospital or health system, but may contain physician offices and other healthcare services. We favor affiliated MOBs versus non-affiliated MOBs because of the relationship and synergy with the sponsoring hospital or health system. The following table reflects the on campus, off campus, affiliated and non-affiliated MOB composition of our portfolio as of March 31, 2017:
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MOB Classification | | Number of Buildings | | Rentable Square Feet |
On Campus | | | 1 | | | | 70,023 | |
Off Campus | | | 16 | | | | 306,550 | |
Total | | | 17 | | | | 376,573 | |
Affiliated | | | 11 | | | | 266,681 | |
Non-affiliated | | | 6 | | | | 109,892 | |
Total | | | 17 | | | | 376,573 | |
Seniors Housing Communities
As of March 31, 2017, we owned one seniors housing community under a structure permitted by the REIT Investment Diversification Empowerment Act of 2007 (“RIDEA”) and one seniors housing community under a long term lease. Under RIDEA, a REIT may lease qualified healthcare properties on an arm’s length basis to a taxable REIT subsidiary if the property is operated on behalf of such subsidiary by a person who qualifies as an eligible independent contractor. Seniors housing communities include independent living facilities, assisted living facilities and memory care facilities. These communities cater to different segments of the elderly population based upon their personal needs and need for assistance with the activities of daily
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living. Services provided by our operators or tenants in these facilities are primarily paid for by the residents directly and are less reliant on government reimbursement programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. Our seniors housing communities primarily consist of assisted living and memory care units.
Assisted Living and Memory Care Facilities
Assisted living facilities (“ALFs”) are licensed care facilities that provide personal care services, support and housing for those who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating and dressing, yet require limited medical care. The programs and services may include transportation, social activities, exercise and fitness programs, beauty or barber shop access, hobby and craft activities, community excursions, meals in a dining room setting and other activities sought by residents. ALFs are often in apartment-like buildings with private residences ranging from single rooms to large apartments. Certain ALFs may offer a separate facility that may provide a higher level of care for residents requiring memory care as a result of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Levels of personal assistance are based in part on local regulations. As of March 31, 2017, our seniors housing assets consisted of 100 assisted living units and 15 memory care units.
Independent Living Facilities
Independent living facilities are designed to meet the needs of seniors who choose to live in an environment surrounded by their peers with services such as housekeeping, meals and activities. These residents generally do not need assistance with activities of daily living; however, in some of our facilities, residents have the option to contract for these services. As of March 31, 2017, our seniors housing assets did not include any independent living units.
Hospitals, Post-Acute Care and Other Facilities
Hospitals, post-acute and other facilities are leased to tenants that provide healthcare services. Hospitals can include general acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals and surgical and specialty hospitals. These facilities provide inpatient diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, and provide a broad array of inpatient and outpatient services including surgery, rehabilitation therapy as well as diagnostic and treatment services. Post-acute facilities offer restorative, rehabilitative and custodial care for people not requiring the more extensive and complex treatment available at acute care hospitals. Ancillary revenues and revenues from sub-acute care services are derived from providing services beyond room and board and include occupational, physical, speech, respiratory and intravenous therapy, wound care, oncology treatment, brain injury care and orthopedic therapy, as well as sales of pharmaceutical products and other services. Certain facilities provide some of the foregoing services on an out-patient basis. Inpatient rehabilitation services provided by our operators and tenants in these facilities are primarily paid for by private sources or through the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As of March 31, 2017, we did not own any hospitals, post-acute care or other facilities.
Significant Portfolio Properties
The rentable square feet or annualized straight-line rental income of the following properties represent 5% or more of our total portfolio rentable square feet or annualized straight-line rental income as of March 31, 2017:
Decatur Medical Office Building — Decatur, GA
In July 2015, we purchased Decatur Medical Office Building, which is comprised of 20,800 rentable square feet and is 100% leased to Georgia Cancer Specialists I, P.C., which is nationally recognized for its advanced cancer treatment and research. As of March 31, 2017, the property had 5.6 years remaining on its lease which expires in November 2022. The lease has annualized rental income on a straight-line basis of $0.6 million and contains escalations of 2.0% annually. The lease does not contain any renewal options.
Buckeye Health Center — Cleveland, OH
In August 2015, we purchased Buckeye Health Center, which is comprised of 25,070 rentable square feet and is 100% leased to MetroHealth Buckeye Medical Group, a nationally ranked academic medical center and one of the largest, most comprehensive healthcare providers in northeast Ohio. As of March 31, 2017, the property had 3.1 years remaining on its lease which expires in April 2020. The lease has annualized rental income on a straight-line basis of $0.4 million. The lease contains three five-year renewal options and does not contain any rental escalations.
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Philip Center — Lawrenceville, GA
In August 2015, we purchased Philip Center, which is comprised of 31,483 rentable square feet and was 93.9% leased to four tenants as of March 31, 2017. The following table lists tenants in Philip Center whose square footage was greater than 10% of the total leased square footage of Philip Center as of March 31, 2017:
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Tenant | | Number of Suites Occupied by Tenant | | Rented Square Feet | | Rented Square Feet as a % of Philip Center Leased Total | | Lease Expiration | | Remaining Lease Term(1) | | Renewal Options | | Rental Escalations | | Annualized Rental Income(2) |
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United States of America | | | 1 | | | | 15,601 | | | | 52.8 | % | | | Aug. 2032 | | | | 15.4 | | | | None
| | | | 1.6% Annually | | | | 552 | |
Kaiser Permanente | | | 1 | | | | 7,948 | | | | 26.9 | % | | | Aug. 2020 | | | | 3.4 | | | | One Five-year | | | | 2.5% Annually | | | $ | 151 | |
Georgia Pain and Wellness LLC | | | 2 | | | | 3,782 | | | | 12.8 | % | | | Oct. 2019 | | | | 2.6 | | | | Two Five-year | | | | 2.5% Annually | | | | 68 | |
| (1) | Remaining lease term in years as of March 31, 2017. |
| (2) | Annualized rental income for the leases in place at the property as of March 31, 2017 on a straight-line basis, which includes tenant concessions such as free rent, as applicable. |
Cedarhurst of Collinsville — Collinsville, IL
In August 2015, we purchased Cedarhurst of Collinsville, a seniors housing community located in Collinsville, Illinois. Cedarhurst of Collinsville, which is managed on our behalf by an independent third-party operator, contains 56,700 rentable square feet and consists of 51 units dedicated to assisted living patients and 15 units dedicated to memory care patients. As of March 31, 2017, the facility was 91.7% occupied.
Arcadian Cove Assisted Living — Richmond, KY
In August 2015, we purchased Arcadian Cove Assisted Living, which is comprised of 34,659 rentable square feet and is 100% leased to a subsidiary of Meridian Senior Living, LLC, a national provider of independent living, assisted living and memory care services. As of March 31, 2017, the property had 13.4 years remaining on its lease which expires in August 2030. The lease has annualized rental income on a straight-line basis of $0.4 million and contains escalations of 2.5% annually and two five-year renewal options.
Woodlake Office Center — Woodbury, MN
In September 2015, we purchased Woodlake Office Center, which is comprised of 36,375 rentable square feet and is 100% leased to Summit Orthopedic, Ltd, a regional orthopedic group that provides surgeons and a full spectrum of orthopedic sub-specialty care to patients. As of March 31, 2017, the property had 5.5 years remaining on its lease which expires in September 2022. The lease has annualized rental income on a straight-line basis of $1.1 million, contains rental escalations of 2.0% annually and has three five-year renewal options.
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Greenfield Medical Center — Gilbert, AZ
In October 2015, we purchased Greenfield Medical Center, which is comprised of 28,489 rentable square feet and was 100% leased to eight tenants as of March 31, 2017. The following table lists tenants in Greenfield Medical Center whose square footage was greater than 10% of the total leased square footage of Greenfield Medical Center as of March 31, 2017:
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Tenant | | Number of Suites Occupied by Tenant | | Rented Square Feet | | Rented Square Feet as a % of Greenfield Medical Center Leased Total | | Lease Expiration | | Remaining Lease Term(1) | | Renewal Options | | Rental Escalations | | Annualized Rental Income(2) |
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Correa Enterprises, LLC | | | 1 | | | | 2,994 | | | | 10.5 | % | | | Oct. 2018 | | | | 1.6 | | | | None | | | | 3.0% Annually | | | $ | 70 | |
Dignity Health | | | 1 | | | | 10,858 | | | | 38.1 | % | | | Oct. 2021 | | | | 4.6 | | | | One Five-year | | | | (3) | | | | 249 | |
Pain Doctor Management Company, LLC | | | 1 | | | | 3,749 | | | | 13.2 | % | | | Sep. 2021 | | | | 4.5 | | | | None | | | | 3.0% Annually | | | | 72 | |
| (1) | Remaining lease term in years as of March 31, 2017. |
| (2) | Annualized rental income for the leases in place at the property as of March 31, 2017 on a straight-line basis, which includes tenant concessions such as free rent, as applicable. |
| (3) | A 5-year renewal option with Dignity Health commenced in November 2016 and is scheduled to terminate in October 2021, which includes a 9.8% increase in rental income during the first year of the option term with average annual rental escalations of 2.2% thereafter. |
Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center — Ft. Meyers, FL
In October 2015, we purchased Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center which is comprised of 24,174 rentable square feet and is 100% leased to Lee Memorial Health System, a national health care system that operates acute care hospitals, specialty care hospitals, and outpatient and primary care facilities, under five leases. As of March 31, 2017, the property had an average of 1.5 years remaining on its leases, which expire in August and September of 2018. The leases have annualized rental income on a straight-line basis of $0.4 million and contain escalations equal to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), capped at 3.0%. Three of the five leases also contain two five-year renewal options and two of the five leases contain one six-year renewal option.
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Beaumont Medical Center — Warren, MI
In December 2015, we purchased Beaumont Medical Center, which is comprised of 35,219 rentable square feet and was 95.2% leased to three tenants as of March 31, 2017. The following table lists the tenants in Beaumont Medical Center, who all leased greater than 10% of the total leased square footage of Beaumont Medical Center as of March 31, 2017:
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Tenant | | Number of Suites Occupied by Tenant | | Rented Square Feet | | Rented Square Feet as a % of Beaumont Medical Center Leased Total | | Lease Expiration | | Remaining Lease Term(1) | | Renewal Options | | Rental Escalations | | Annualized Rental Income(2) |
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Beaumont Health | | | 3 | | | | 19,978 | | | | 59.6 | % | | | (3) | | | | 4.9 | | | | (4) | | | | Equal to the greater of 3.0% and the increase in the CPI | | | $ | 731 | |
Theodore L. Schreiber | | | 1 | | | | 5,640 | | | | 16.8 | % | | | Jul. 2022 | | | | 5.3 | | | | One Five-year | | | | Equal to the greater of 3.0% and the increase in the CPI | | | | 169 | |
Michigan Adult and Child Medicine, P.C. | | | 1 | | | | 7,917 | | | | 23.6 | % | | | Jun. 2021 | | | | 4.3 | | | | None | | | | Equal to the greater of 3.0% and the increase in the CPI | | | | 288 | |
| (1) | Remaining lease term in years as of March 31, 2017. |
| (2) | Annualized rental income for the leases in place at the property as of March 31, 2017 on a straight-line basis, which includes tenant concessions such as free rent, as applicable. |
| (3) | Beaumont Health has three leases with lease termination dates in November 2017, August 2021 and July 2026. |
| (4) | Two of the three leases to Beaumont Health contain no renewal options. One of the three leases to Beaumont Health contains one five-year renewal option. |
Madison Medical Plaza — Joliet, IL
In December 2015, we purchased Madison Medical Plaza, which is comprised of 70,023 rentable square feet and was 89.4% leased to five tenants as of March 31, 2017. The following table lists tenants in Madison Medical Plaza whose square footage was greater than 10% of the total leased square footage of Madison Medical Plaza as of March 31, 2017:
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Tenant | | Number of Suites Occupied by Tenant | | Rented Square Feet | | Rented Square Feet as a % of Madison Medical Plaza Leased Total | | Lease Expiration | | Remaining Lease Term(1) | | Renewal Options | | Rental Escalations | | Annualized Rental Income(2) |
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Presence Health | | | 6 | | | | 40,783 | | | | 65.2 | % | | | (3) | | | | 4.8 | | | | (4) | | | | 2.5% – 3.0% Annually | | | $ | 915 | |
Heartland Cardiovascular Center, LLC | | | 2 | | | | 15,047 | | | | 24.0 | % | | | (5) | | | | 3.8 | | | | (6) | | | | 3.0% Annually | | | | 342 | |
| (1) | Remaining lease term in years as of March 31, 2017. |
| (2) | Annualized rental income for the leases in place at the property as of March 31, 2017 on a straight-line basis, which includes tenant concessions such as free rent, as applicable. |
| (3) | Presence Health has six leases with lease termination dates in September and December 2020, March and December 2021, September 2023 and March 2025. |
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| (4) | Five of the six leases to Presence Health contain one ten-year renewal option. One of the six leases to Presence Health contains two five-year renewal options. |
| (5) | Heartland Cardiovascular Center, LLC has two leases with lease termination dates in October 2020 and June 2021. |
| (6) | One of the two leases to Heartland Cardiovascular Center, LLC contains no renewal options. One of the two leases to Heartland Cardiovascular Center, LLC contains one ten-year renewal option. |
Competition
The MOB, seniors housing community and healthcare-related facilities real estate market is highly competitive. We compete for tenants in all of our markets with other owners and operators of such real estate. We compete based on a number of factors that include location, rental rates, security, suitability of the property’s design to prospective tenants’ needs and the manner in which the property is operated and marketed. The number of competing properties in a particular market could have a material effect on our occupancy levels, rental rates and on the operating expenses of certain of our properties.
In addition, we compete with other entities engaged in real estate investment activities to locate suitable properties to acquire, locate tenants to occupy our properties and locate purchasers to buy our properties. These competitors include other REITs, specialty finance companies, insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds, private equity funds, institutional investors, lenders, governmental bodies and other entities. We also compete with HTI due to its similar acquisition objectives. Some of these competitors, including larger REITs, have substantially greater marketing and financial resources than we have and generally may be able to accept more risk than we can prudently manage, including risks with respect to the creditworthiness of tenants. In addition, these same entities seek financing through similar channels as us. Therefore, we compete for institutional investors in a market where funds for real estate investment may decrease.
Competition from these and other third party real estate investors has limited the number of suitable investment opportunities available to us, including by making it more difficult for us to acquire new investments on attractive terms. This may in turn reduce our earnings per share and negatively affect the amount and timing of distributions to stockholders.
Healthcare Regulation
Overview
The healthcare industry is subject to substantial regulation and faces increased regulation particularly relating to fraud, waste and abuse, cost control and healthcare management, including, but not limited to, the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the Federal Stark Law, the False Claims Act and similar state laws. We may experience a significant expansion of applicable federal, state or local laws and regulations, previously enacted or future healthcare reform, new interpretations of existing laws and regulations or changes in enforcement priorities all of which could materially impact the business and operations of our tenants and therefore our business, as detailed below. The recent U.S. presidential election, coupled with a Republican-controlled Congress, makes the repeal and replacement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) a possibility. The House and Senate have both proposed similar versions of a bill to substantially amend the ACA. The House passed the bill on May 4, 2017 and the Senate is currently considering several proposed bills to amend the ACA. A shift towards less comprehensive health insurance coverage and increased consumer cost-sharing on health expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our tenants’ financial conditions and results of operations and, in turn, their ability to satisfy their contractual obligations.
Our tenants and operators are subject to extensive federal, state, and local licensure laws, regulations and industry standards governing business operations, the physical plant and structure, patient rights and privacy and security of health information. Our tenants’ and operators’ failure to comply with any of these laws could result in loss of licensure, denial of reimbursement, imposition of fines or other penalties, suspension or exclusion from the government sponsored Medicare and Medicaid programs, loss of accreditation or certification, or closure of the facility. In addition, efforts by third-party payors, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs and private insurance carriers, including health maintenance organizations and other health plans, impose greater discounts and more stringent cost controls upon healthcare provider operations (through changes in reimbursement rates and methodologies, discounted fee structures, the assumption by healthcare
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providers of all or a portion of the financial risk or otherwise). Our tenants and operators may also face significant limits on the scope of services reimbursed and on reimbursement rates and fees, all of which could impact their ability to pay rent or other obligations to us.
Licensure, Certification and Certificate of Need
Our tenants operate hospitals, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare facilities that receive reimbursement for services from third-party payors, such as the government-sponsored Medicare and Medicaid programs and private insurance carriers. Participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs generally requires the operators of a healthcare facility to be licensed and certified and be subject to compliance surveys. In granting and renewing these licenses and certifications, the state regulatory agencies consider numerous factors relating to a facility’s operations, including, but not limited to, the plant and physical structure, admission and discharge standards, staffing, training, patient and consumer rights, medication guidelines and other rules. The failure of an operator to maintain or renew any required license, certification or other regulatory approval or to correct serious deficiencies identified in compliance surveys could prevent it from continuing operations at a facility. A loss of licensure or certification or change in participation status could also adversely affect an operator’s ability to receive payments from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which, in turn, could adversely affect its ability to satisfy its contractual obligations, including making rental payments under, and otherwise complying with the terms of, its leases with us. In addition, if we have to replace an operator, we may experience difficulties in finding a replacement because our ability to replace the operator may be affected by federal and state laws governing changes in control and ownership.
Similarly, in order to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, our healthcare facilities must meet the applicable conditions of participation established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) relating to the type of facility and its equipment, personnel and standard of medical care, as well as comply with state and local laws and regulations. Healthcare facilities undergo periodic on-site licensure surveys, which generally are limited if the facility is accredited by The Joint Commission (formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) or other recognized accreditation organizations. A loss of licensure or certification could adversely affect a facility’s ability to receive payments from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which, in turn, could adversely affect its ability to satisfy its contractual obligations, including making rental payments under, and otherwise complying with the terms of, its leases with us.
Skilled nursing facilities and hospitals are also subject to various state certificate of need (“CON”) laws requiring governmental approval prior to the development or expansion of healthcare facilities and services. The approval process in these states generally requires a facility to demonstrate the need for additional or expanded healthcare facilities or services. CONs, where applicable, are also sometimes necessary for changes in ownership or control of licensed facilities, addition of beds, investment in major capital equipment or introduction of new services or termination of services previously approved through the CON process. CON laws and regulations may restrict an operator’s ability to expand our properties and grow its business in certain circumstances, which could have an adverse effect on the operator’s revenues and, in turn, its ability to make rental payments under, and otherwise comply with the terms of, its leases with us.
Fraud and Abuse Enforcement
Various federal and state laws and regulations are aimed at actions that may constitute fraud and abuse by healthcare providers who participate in, receive payments from or make or receive referrals in connection with government-funded healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. The federal laws include, for example, the following:
| • | the anti-kickback statute (Section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act) which prohibits certain business practices and relationships, including the payment, receipt or solicitation of any remuneration, directly or indirectly, to induce a referral of any patient or service or item covered by a federal healthcare program, including Medicare and Medicaid; |
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| • | the physician self-referral prohibition (Ethics in Patient Referral Act of 1989, commonly referred as the “Stark Law”), which prohibits referrals by physicians of Medicare or Medicaid patients to providers of a broad range of designated healthcare services in which the physicians (or their immediate family members) have ownership interests or certain other financial arrangements; |
| • | the False Claims Act (“FCA”), which prohibits any person from knowingly presenting false or fraudulent claims for payment by the federal government (including the Medicare and Medicaid programs); and |
| • | the Civil Monetary Penalties Law, which authorizes HHS to impose civil penalties administratively for fraudulent acts. |
Courts have interpreted these laws broadly. Sanctions for violating these federal laws include substantial criminal and civil penalties such as punitive sanctions, damage assessments, monetary penalties, imprisonment, denial of Medicare and Medicaid payments, and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. These laws also impose an affirmative duty on operators to ensure that they do not employ or contract with persons excluded from the Medicare and other government programs. Many states have adopted laws similar to, or more expansive than, the federal anti-fraud and abuse laws and have also adopted laws that increase patient protections, such as minimum staffing levels, criminal background checks, and restrictions on the use and disclosure of health information, and these state laws have their own penalties which may be in addition to federal penalties.
In the ordinary course of their business, the operators at our properties are subject regularly to inquiries, investigations and audits by federal and state agencies that oversee applicable laws and regulations. Increased funding for investigation and enforcement efforts accompanied by an increased pressure to eliminate government waste has led to a significant increase in the number of investigations and enforcement actions over the past several years. Significant enforcement activity has been the result of actions brought by regulators, who file complaints in the name of the United States (and, if applicable, particular states) under the FCA or equivalent state statutes. The qui tam and whistleblower provisions of the FCA allow private individuals to bring actions on behalf of the government alleging that the government was defrauded with tremendous potential financial gain to private citizens who prevail.
Violations of federal or state law by an operator of our properties, or FCA actions against an operator of our properties, could have a material adverse effect on the operator’s liquidity, financial condition or results of operations, which could adversely affect its ability to satisfy its contractual obligations, including making rental payments under, and otherwise complying with the terms of, its leases and other agreements with us. Federal and state fraud and abuse laws may also restrict the terms of our rental agreements with our tenants.
Privacy and Security of Health Information
Various federal and state laws protect the privacy and security of health information. For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, its implementing regulations and related federal laws and regulations (commonly referred to as “HIPAA”) protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information by limiting its use and disclosure. Many states have implemented similar laws to limit the use and disclosure of patient specific health information. The federal government has increased its HIPAA enforcement over the past few years, which has increased the number of audits and enforcement actions, some of which have resulted in significant penalties to healthcare providers. Violations of federal and state privacy and security laws could have a material adverse effect on the operator’s financial condition or operations, which could adversely affect its ability to satisfy its contractual obligations, including making rental payments under, and otherwise complying with the terms of, its leases and other agreements with us.
Reimbursement
The reimbursement methodologies for healthcare facilities are constantly changing and federal and state authorities may implement new or modified reimbursement methodologies that may negatively impact healthcare operations. For example, the ACA enacted certain reductions in Medicare reimbursement rates for various healthcare providers, as well as certain other changes to Medicare payment methodologies. The ACA, among other things, reduced the inflation-adjusted market based increase included in standard federal payment rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services, long-term care hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation
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facilities. In addition, under the ACA, long-term acute care hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities are subject to a rate adjustment to the market basket increase to reflect improvements in productivity. Accordingly, current and future payments under federal and state healthcare programs may not be sufficient to sustain a facility’s operations, which could adversely affect its ability to satisfy its contractual obligations, including making rental payments under, and otherwise complying with the terms of, its leases and other agreements with us.
The ACA has faced ongoing legal challenges, including litigation seeking to invalidate some or all of the law or the manner in which it has been interpreted. In addition, President Trump and the majorities in both houses of Congress have stated their intention to repeal and replace the ACA. On January 20, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies with authorities and responsibilities under the ACA to waive, defer, grant exemptions from, or delay the implementation of any provision of the ACA that would impose a fiscal or regulatory burden on states, individuals, healthcare providers, health insurers, or manufacturers of pharmaceuticals or medical devices, until a more permanent overhaul of the ACA could be executed. On May 4, 2017, the House passed the American Health Care Act of 2017, a bill that would repeal certain parts of the ACA. Through mid-July 2017, the Senate has considered several amended versions of the bill. Among the proposed changes to the ACA are eliminating the individual mandate to have health insurance coverage, eliminating employer penalties, making deep spending cuts to the Medicaid program and eliminating some of the ACA’s taxes. No date for a vote on any version of the bill has been scheduled as of the date of this proxy statement.
Federal and state budget pressures also continue to escalate, and, in an effort to address actual or potential budget shortfalls, Congress and many state legislatures may enact reductions to Medicare and Medicaid expenditures through cuts in rates paid to providers or restrictions in eligibility and benefits. In addition, CMS is currently in the midst of transitioning Medicare from a traditional fee for service reimbursement model to capitated, value-based, and bundled payment approaches in which the government pays a set amount for each beneficiary for a defined period of time, based on that person’s underlying medical needs, rather than the actual services provided. The result is increasing use of management tools to oversee individual providers and coordinate their services. This puts downward pressure on the number and expense of services provided. The continued trend toward capitated, value-based, and bundled payment approaches has the potential to diminish the market for certain healthcare providers, particularly specialist physicians and providers of particular diagnostic technologies. This could adversely impact the medical properties that house these physicians and medical technology providers.
Another notable Medicare health care reform initiative, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (“MACRA”) established a new payment framework, called the Quality Payment Program, which modified certain Medicare payments to “eligible clinicians,” including physicians, dentists, and other practitioners. MACRA represents a fundamental change in physician reimbursement. The implications of MACRA are uncertain and will depend on future regulatory activity and physician activity in the marketplace. MACRA may encourage physicians to move from smaller practices to larger physician groups or hospital employment, leading to further consolidation of the industry.
Certain of our facilities are also subject to periodic pre- and post-payment reviews and other audits by governmental authorities, which could result in recoupments, denials, or delay of payments. Recoupment of past payments or denial or delay of future payments could adversely affect an operator’s ability to satisfy its contractual obligations, including making rental payments under, and otherwise complying with the terms of, its leases and other agreements with us.
We regularly assess the financial implications of reimbursement rule changes on our tenants, but we cannot assure you that current rules or future updates will not materially adversely affect our operators and tenants, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on their ability to pay rent and other obligations to us.
Other Regulations
Our investments are subject to various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, including, among other things, zoning regulations, land use controls, environmental controls relating to air and water quality, noise pollution and indirect environmental impacts such as increased motor vehicle activity. We
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believe that we have all permits and approvals necessary under current law to operate our investments. Additionally, we believe that none of the permits and licenses that are material to the ownership, use, operation or management of the Properties will terminate as a result of the Asset Sale.
Environmental Regulations
As an owner of real property, we are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding environmental, health and safety matters. These laws and regulations address, among other things, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, fuel, oil management, wastewater discharges, air emissions, radioactive materials, medical wastes, and hazardous wastes, and in certain cases, the costs of complying with these laws and regulations and the penalties for non-compliance can be substantial. Even with respect to properties that we do not operate or manage, we may be held primarily or jointly and severally liable for costs relating to the investigation and clean-up of any property from which there is or has been an actual or threatened release of a regulated material and any other affected properties, regardless of whether we knew of or caused the release. Such costs typically are not limited by law or regulation and could exceed the property’s value. In addition, we may be liable for certain other costs, such as governmental fines and injuries to persons, property or natural resources, as a result of any such actual or threatened release.
Under the terms of our lease and management agreements, we generally have a right to indemnification by the tenants, operators and managers of our properties for any contamination caused by them. However, we cannot assure you that our tenants, operators and managers will have the financial capability or willingness to satisfy their respective indemnification obligations to us, and any such inability or unwillingness to do so may require us to satisfy the underlying environmental claims.
We did not make any material capital expenditures in connection with environmental, health, and safety laws, ordinances and regulations in 2016 and do not expect that we will be required to make any such material capital expenditures during 2017.
Employees
We have no employees. Instead, the employees of our Advisor and other affiliates of our Sponsor perform a full range of services for us, including acquisitions, property management, accounting, legal, asset management, transfer agent and investor relations services. We are dependent on these affiliates for services that are essential to us, including asset acquisition decisions, property management and other general administrative responsibilities. Our Advisor has also agreed to continue providing services in connection with the implementation of the Plan of Liquidation. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — AR Global Arrangements.”
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Mr. Jensen, the Company’s interim chief executive officer and president, also is the interim chief executive officer and president of the Advisor and Property Manager. Ms. Kurtz, the Company’s chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary, is also the chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary of the Advisor and Property Manager.
The Advisor and Property Manager are owned and controlled directly or indirectly by an affiliate of AR Global. Mr. William M. Kahane, the Company’s executive chairman through November 2015, has shared control of AR Global. Edward M. Weil, Jr., the Company’s current executive chairman, is also the chief executive officer of AR Global and has a non-controlling interest in the parent of AR Global.
Mr. Jensen and Ms. Kurtz are also officers of HTI, the HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager. Mr. Weil is also a member of the HTI Board. The HTI Advisor and the HTI Property Manager, as well as the sponsor of HTI, are under common control with AR Global.
Advisor
Asset Management Fees
The Advisor manages the Company’s day-to-day operations. Since the Company’s inception, in lieu of paying the Advisor in cash for its asset management services, the Company has compensated the Advisor by causing the OP to issue to the Advisor (subject to periodic approval by the Board) performance-based restricted, forfeitable Class B Units. The cash that would have been used to pay the Advisor for these services was available to fund other items including to pay distributions. Class B Units are intended to be profit interests that will vest, and no longer be subject to forfeiture, at such time as any one of the following events occur: (1) the termination of the Advisory Agreement by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Company’s independent directors without cause; (2) a listing of common stock on a national securities exchange; or (3) a transaction to which the Company or the OP is a party, as a result of which partnership units of the OP designated as “OP Units” or common stock will be exchanged for, or converted into, the right, or the holders of such securities will otherwise be entitled, to receive cash, securities or other property or any combination thereof; provided that the Advisor, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, is providing services to the Company immediately prior to the occurrence of an event of the type described herein (the “performance condition”). Any Class B Units will be forfeited immediately if the Advisory Agreement is terminated for any reason other than a termination without cause.
Pursuant to the terms of the LPA, the Class B Units are issued to the Advisor quarterly in arrears upon approval by the Board of Directors. The number of Class B Units issued in any quarter is an amount equal to: (i) the excess of (A) the product of (y) 0.1875% multiplied by (z) the cost of the Company’s assets (until the time an estimated per-share net asset value of the Company is calculated, then the lower of the cost of assets and the fair value of the Company’s assets) over (B) any amounts payable as an oversight fee (under the Property Management Agreement) for such calendar quarter; divided by (ii) the value of one share of common stock as of the last day of such calendar quarter, which is equal initially to $22.50 (the price at which the Company sold shares in the IPO, minus the selling commissions and dealer manager fees paid in that offering) and will be the estimated per-share net asset value of the Company following the time that value is calculated. The Advisor receives distributions in cash on unvested Class B Units equal to the per share distribution paid on the Company’s common stock. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 and the period from January 1, 2017 to the date of this proxy statement, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of 7,254, 38,668 and 26,431 Class B Units, respectively, to the Advisor in connection with this arrangement. Through the date of this proxy statement, the Board of Directors had approved the issuance of 72,353 Class B Units to the Advisor in connection with this arrangement.
Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Company and the Advisor parties resolved matters related to expense reimbursements or fees previously paid by the Company to the Advisor and its affiliates and made certain agreements with respect to all fees and other amounts that would be payable to the Advisor and its affiliates pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Property Management Agreement and the LPA if the Asset Sale is completed, including that the Advisor would surrender all Class B Units previously issued to the Advisor. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, prior to the Closing Date, the Company and the Advisor agreed to
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enter into the Contemplated Amendments to facilitate the establishment of a value for Class B Units consistent with the applicable provisions of the Letter Agreement. and certain of the other payments contemplated by the Letter Agreement. Notwithstanding the date the Contemplated Amendments are executed, they will be effective as of July 1, 2017 and only if the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are approved and the Asset Sale closes. The Contemplated Amendments will be of no force or effect in the event the Purchase Agreement is terminated prior to the Closing Date. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — AR Global Arrangements” for more information.
Without the Contemplated Amendments, the Advisor would not be entitled to receive liquidating distributions in connection with the Plan of Liquidation. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Interests of the Advisor and the Company’s Directors and Executive Officers in the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — Potential Payments to the Advisor in Connection with the Asset Sale” for further details.
Acquisition Fees
The Company paid the Advisor an acquisition fee equal to 1.5% of (A) the contract purchase price of each property the Company acquired (including the Company’s pro rata share of debt attributable to such property) and (B) the amount advanced for a loan or other investment (including the Company’s pro rata share of debt attributable to such investment). The Company also reimbursed the Advisor for services it provided in connection with these investments, referred to as insourced expenses. These insourced expenses were not permitted to exceed 0.5% of the contract purchase price of each acquired property and 0.5% of the amount advanced for a loan or other investment. Additionally, the Company reimbursed the Advisor for third party acquisition expenses. The Company also reimbursed the Advisor for legal expenses it or its affiliates incurred in connection with the selection, evaluation and acquisition of assets, in an amount not to exceed 0.1% of the contract purchase price of each property or 0.1% of the amount advanced for each loan or other investment. Once the proceeds from the IPO were fully invested, the aggregate amount of acquisition fees and any financing coordination fees (described below) was reduced to an amount not to exceed 2.0% of the contract purchase price and the amount advanced for a loan or other investment for any new assets acquired. In no event were the total of all acquisition fees, acquisition expenses and any financing coordination fees payable with respect to a particular investment or reinvestment permitted to exceed 4.5% of (A) the contract purchase price of each property (including the Company’s pro rata share of debt attributable to such property) or (B) the amount advanced for a loan or other investment (including the Company’s pro rata share of debt attributable to such investment). Total acquisition fees and related expense reimbursements incurred from the Advisor during the year ended December 31, 2015 were $1.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively. No acquisition fees or related expense reimbursements were incurred from the Advisor during the year ended December 31, 2016 or the period from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 and no acquisitions fees or related expense reimbursements will be payable following the closing of the Asset Sale pursuant to the Letter Agreement.
Financing Coordination Fees
Under the Advisory Agreement, if the Advisor provided services in connection with the origination or refinancing of any debt that the Company obtained and used to acquire properties or to make other permitted investments, or that were assumed, directly or indirectly, in connection with the acquisition of properties, the Company paid the Advisor a financing coordination fee equal to 0.75% of the amount available or outstanding under such financing, subject to certain limitations. Total financing coordination fees incurred from the Advisor during the year ended December 31, 2015 were approximately $38,000. No financing coordination fees were incurred from the Advisor during the year ended December 31, 2016 or the period from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 and none will be payable following the closing of the Asset Sale pursuant to the Letter Agreement.
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Other Fees and Reimbursements
Subject to certain limitations, the Company reimburses the Advisor’s costs of providing administrative services. The Company does not reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs incurred by the Advisor in connection with services for which the Advisor receives acquisition fees, reimbursement for acquisition expenses or real estate commissions. The Company also does not reimburse the Advisor for salaries, bonuses or benefits paid by the Advisor to the Company’s executive officers. No reimbursement was incurred from the Advisor for providing these services during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 or the period from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 and no such reimbursements will be payable following the closing of the Asset Sale pursuant to the Letter Agreement. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, as partial satisfaction of the Excess Amount the Advisor has agreed to waive amounts with respect to these administrative expense reimbursements that would be payable to the Advisor by the Company for expenses incurred during the nine months ending December 31, 2017, valued at approximately $0.1 million per month and $0.9 million in the aggregate.
The Company also reimbursed the Advisor and its affiliates, including subsidiaries of RCAP, which were under common control with AR Global until transactions entered into in connection with RCAP’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2016, up to 2.0% of gross offering proceeds for organization and offering expenses, which included reimbursements to the Advisor for other organization and offering expenses that it incurred for due diligence fees included in detailed and itemized invoices. The Advisor was also responsible for offering costs, excluding selling commissions and dealer manager fees, in excess of the 2.0% cap as of the end of the IPO. As of the end of the IPO, offering and related costs, excluding commissions and dealer manager fees, exceeded 2.0% of gross proceeds received from the IPO by $3.8 million. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Advisor’s obligation to repay this amount will be satisfied if the Asset Sale is consummated on the Closing Date or through a continuing obligation of the Advisor (guaranteed by AR Global) to make cash payments to the Company. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — AR Global Arrangements” for further details.
Although the Advisor has the potential to earn an annual subordinated performance fee pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the trigger for this fee has not been satisfied. Thus, the Company was not obligated to pay this fee during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 and does not expect to be obligated to pay this fee to the Advisor for the year ending December 31, 2017. Moreover, this fee will not be payable following the closing of the Asset Sale pursuant to the Letter Agreement.
The annual subordinated performance fee is based on the Company’s total return to stockholders, payable annually in arrears, for any year in which the Company’s total return on stockholder’s capital exceeds 6.0% per annum. The annual subordinated performance fee is 15.0% of the excess total return but not to exceed 10.0% of the aggregate total return for such year and is payable only upon the sale of assets, distributions or other event which results in the return on stockholder’s capital exceeding 6.0% per annum.
The Company may also pay the Advisor a real estate commission on the sale of property, not to exceed the lesser of 2.0% of the contract sale price of the property and 50.0% of the total brokerage commission paid if a third party broker is also involved; provided, however, that in no event may the real estate commissions paid to the Advisor, its affiliates and agents and unaffiliated third parties exceed the lesser of 6.0% of the contract sales price and a reasonable, customary and competitive real estate commission. Real estate commissions are only payable to the Advisor if the Advisor or its affiliates, as determined by a majority of the independent directors, provided a substantial amount of services in connection with the sale. No such fees were incurred during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 or the period from January 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017. Under the terms of the Letter Agreement, the Company will no longer be obligated to pay a real estate commission to the Advisor following the closing of the Asset Sale.
An affiliate of the Advisor, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Special Limited Partnership, LLC (the “Special Limited Partner”), is also entitled to a subordinated participation interest equal to 15% of the net sale proceeds from the sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets after return of capital contributions to investors plus payment to investors of a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return on the capital contributed by investors. The Asset Sale will not generate net proceeds in excess of this 6.0% hurdle. Thus, the Special Limited Partner will not receive a payment in respect of this subordinated
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participation in net sales proceeds if the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation are approved and the Asset Sale and closes. The Special Limited Partner is entitled to a subordinated incentive listing distribution if the Company’s shares of common stock are listed on a national securities exchange equal to 15.0% of the amount by which the Company’s market value plus distributions exceeds the aggregate capital contributed by investors plus an amount equal to a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return to investors. In no event will the Company pay the Special Limited Partner or any of its affiliates both the subordinated participation in the net sales proceeds and the subordinated listing distribution. No participation in net sales proceeds or incentive listing distribution became due and payable during the years ended December 31, 2015 or 2016 or the period from January 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017.
Likewise, upon termination or non-renewal of the Advisory Agreement, with or without cause, the Special Limited Partner is entitled to receive subordinated termination distributions from the OP equal to 15% of the amount by which the sum of the Company’s market value plus distributions exceeds the sum of the aggregate capital contributed by investors plus an amount equal to an annual 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax, non-compounded annual return to investors.
Property Manager
Pursuant to the Property Management Agreement, the Company pays the Property Manager a property management fee equal to (a) with respect to stand-alone, single-tenant net leased properties, 1.5% of gross revenues from the properties managed, and (b) with respect to all other types of properties, 2.5% of gross revenues from the properties managed. The Company also reimburses the Property Manager and its affiliates for property-level expenses that any of them pay or incur on the Company’s behalf, including salaries, bonuses and benefits of persons employed by the Property Manager and its affiliates except for the salaries, bonuses and benefits of persons who also serve as one of the Company’s executive officers or as an executive officer of the Property Manager or its affiliates. The Property Manager or an affiliate may subcontract the performance of its property management and leasing services duties to third parties and pay all or a portion of its property management fee to the third parties with whom it contracts for these services. If the Company contracts directly with third parties for such services, the Company pays them customary market fees and pays the Property Manager an oversight fee equal to 1.0% of the gross revenues of the property managed. As described above, this oversight fee reduces the asset management fee payable to the Advisor by the amount of the oversight fee. In no event will the Company pay the Property Manager or any affiliate both a property management fee and an oversight fee with respect to any particular property. The Company incurred approximately $46,000, $31,000 and $21,000 in property management and oversight fees from the Property Manager for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 and the period from January 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Advisor elected to waive approximately $3,000 in property management fees. These fee waivers are not deferrals and therefore will not be paid in any subsequent period. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and the period from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017, the Advisor did not elect to waive any fees.
As acknowledged in the Letter Agreement, the Company had previously overpaid property management and oversight fees to the Property Manager in an amount equal to approximately $0.1 million. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, any obligation the Advisor has to repay this amount will be satisfied if the Asset Sale is consummated. Since May 1, 2017, in lieu of paying the Property Manager property management fees, including oversight fees, the Company has applied all property management fees otherwise due and payable to the Property Manager against the overpaid amount. Concurrent with the Letter Agreement, the Property Manager agreed pursuant to the Property Management Amendment to continue to provide any property management or wind-down services at no cost or charge. The Property Management Amendment will be null and void if the Purchase Agreement is terminated. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — AR Global Arrangements” for further details.
Former Arrangements
Prior to the completion of the IPO, RCS was paid fees and compensation in connection with the sale of the Company’s common stock in the IPO. RCS was paid a selling commission of 7% of the gross offering proceeds from the IPO, except that no selling commissions were paid on shares sold under the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan. RCS reallowed all of the selling commission to participating broker-dealers. In
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addition, RCS was paid a dealer manager fee equal to 3% of the gross offering proceeds of the primary portion of the IPO, although the Company did not pay a dealer manager fee with respect to sales under the distribution reinvestment plan. RCS was permitted to reallow all or part of the dealer manager fee to participating broker-dealers. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred $14.4 million in selling commissions and dealer manager fees from RCS, of which $1.6 million was reallowed to participating broker-dealers. The Company did not incur or pay any selling commissions or dealer manager fees during the year ended December 31, 2016 or the period from January 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017.
RCS, RCS Advisory Services, LLC, American National Stock Transfer, LLC and SK Research, LLC are subsidiaries of RCAP that provided professional services to the Company through January 2016. Mr. Weil served as chief executive officer of RCAP until November 2015 and a director of RCAP until December 2015. Prior to or in connection with the RCAP bankruptcy in January 2016, all arrangements between the Company, including agreements entered into by AR Global and its affiliates on the Company’s behalf, on the one hand, and subsidiaries of RCAP, on the other hand, were terminated. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred $3.4 million in connection with these services. The Company did not incur any amounts in connection with these services thereafter.
On March 8, 2017, the creditor trust established in connection with the RCAP bankruptcy filed suit against AR Global, the parent of the Advisor, the Advisor, advisors of other entities sponsored by the parent, and, among others, the parent’s principals (including Mr. Weil). The suit alleges, among other things, certain breaches of duties to RCAP. The Company is neither named in the suit, nor are there any allegations related to the services the Advisor provides to the Company. The Advisor has informed the Company that it believes that the suit is without merit and intends to defend against it vigorously.
Indemnification Agreements
The Company has entered into an indemnification agreement with each of its directors and officers, and certain former directors and officers, providing for indemnification of such directors and officers consistent with the provisions of the Charter. No amounts have been paid by the Company to these individuals pursuant to the indemnification agreement through the date of this proxy statement.
Investment Allocation Agreement
The Company entered into an investment opportunity allocation agreement (the “Allocation Agreement”) with HTI which impacts the Company’s ability to make investments in its target assets. Pursuant to the Allocation Agreement, if either the Advisor or the HTI Advisor determines that one or more proposed healthcare property acquisitions is appropriate for either the Company or HTI, and assuming each has sufficient capital to support such proposed healthcare property acquisition, such proposed healthcare property acquisition will be presented to the Board of Directors and the HTI Board for a vote on whether to pursue such proposed healthcare property acquisition. If both the Board of Directors and the HTI Board approve to pursue such proposed healthcare property acquisition, then the acquisitions of such properties will be subject to rotation between the Company and HTI, depending on whether the fund has sufficient capital to acquire all or some of the proposed healthcare property acquisitions and which fund most recently made a property acquisition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any priority to proposed healthcare property acquisitions will be lifted in cases in which a proposed healthcare property acquisition would overly concentrate the Company or HTI in a particular property type, geographical region or tenant.
In light of the pendency of the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Company does not expect to make any acquisitions. The Allocation Agreement will terminate automatically in accordance with its terms if the Advisory Agreement is terminated.
Purchase Agreement and AR Global Arrangements
On June 16, 2017, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement with HTI and also entered into related arrangements with AR Global, the Advisor and the Property Manager. See “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — The Purchase Agreement” and “The Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation — AR Global Arrangements.”
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Affiliated Transaction Best Practices Policy
Pursuant to AR Global’s affiliated transaction best practices policy, which was approved by the Board of Directors, the Company may not enter into any co-investments or any other business transaction with, or provide funding or make loans to, directly or indirectly, any investment program or other entity sponsored by the AR Global group of companies or otherwise controlled or sponsored, or in which ownership (other than certain minority interests) is held, directly or indirectly, by any of the individuals who share control of the AR Global group of companies, that is a non-traded REIT or private investment vehicle in which ownership interests are offered through securities broker-dealers in a public or private offering, except that the Company may enter into a joint investment with a Delaware statutory trust (a “DST”) or a group of unaffiliated tenant in common owners (“TICs”) in connection with a private retail securities offering by a DST or to TICs, provided that such investments are in the form of pari passu equity investments, are fully and promptly disclosed to stockholders and will be fully documented among the parties with all the rights, duties and obligations assumed by the parties as are normally attendant to such an equity investment, and that the Company retains a controlling interest in the underlying investment, the transaction is approved by the independent directors of the Board of Directors after due and documented deliberation, including deliberation of any conflicts of interest, and such co-investment is deemed fair, both financially and otherwise. In the case of such co-investment, the Advisor will be permitted to charge fees at no more than the rate corresponding to the Company’s percentage co-investment and in line with the fees ordinarily attendant to such transaction. At any one time, the Company’s investment in such co-investments will not exceed 10% of the value of its portfolio.
Certain Conflict Resolution Procedures
In addition to the potential conflicts identified herein regarding the Asset Sale, any transaction that the Company enters into with the Advisor or its affiliates is subject to an inherent conflict of interest. The Board of Directors may encounter conflicts of interest in enforcing the Company’s rights against any affiliate of the Advisor in the event of a default by or disagreement with an affiliate or in invoking powers, rights or options pursuant to any agreement between the Company and the Advisor or any of its affiliates.
The conflicts committee of the Board of Directors reviews the material transactions between AR Global, the Advisor and their respective affiliates, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand. The conflicts committee has determined that all transactions and relationships with the Advisor, AR Global and their respective affiliates during the year ended December 31, 2016 were fair and were approved in accordance with the applicable Company policies.
In order to reduce or eliminate certain potential conflicts of interest, the Charter contains a number of restrictions or the Company has adopted policies relating to: (1) transactions the Company enters into with AR Global, the Company’s directors and officers, the Advisor and its affiliates, and certain of the Company’s stockholders, (2) certain future offerings, and (3) allocation of investment opportunities among affiliated entities. Some of these restrictions are set forth below:
| • | The Company will not purchase or lease properties in which AR Global, the Advisor, any of the Company’s directors or officers, any of their respective affiliates or certain of the Company’s stockholders has an interest without a determination by a majority of the directors, including a majority of the independent directors, not otherwise interested in such transaction that such transaction is fair and reasonable to the Company and at a price to the Company no greater than the cost of the property to the seller or lessor unless there is substantial justification for any amount that exceeds such cost and such excess amount is determined to be reasonable. In no event will the Company acquire any such property at an amount in excess of its appraised value. The Company will not sell or lease properties to AR Global, the Advisor, any of the Company’s directors or officers, any of their respective affiliates or certain of the Company’s stockholders unless a majority of the directors, including a majority of the independent directors, not otherwise interested in the transaction determines that the transaction is fair and reasonable to the Company. |
| • | The Company will not make any loans to AR Global, the Advisor, any of the Company’s directors or officers, any of their respective affiliates or certain of the Company’s stockholders, except that the Company may make or invest in mortgage, bridge or mezzanine loans involving AR Global, the |
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| | Advisor, the Company’s directors or officers, their respective affiliates or certain of the Company’s stockholders if an appraisal of the underlying property is obtained from an independent appraiser and the transaction is approved as fair and reasonable to the Company and on terms no less favorable to the Company than those available from unaffiliated third parties. In addition, the Advisor, any of the Company’s directors or officers, any of their respective affiliates or certain of the Company’s stockholders will not make loans to the Company or to joint ventures in which the Company is a joint venture partner unless approved by a majority of the directors, including a majority of the independent directors, not otherwise interested in the transaction as fair, competitive and commercially reasonable, and no less favorable to the Company than comparable loans between unaffiliated parties. |
| • | The Advisor and its affiliates will be entitled to reimbursement, at cost, for actual expenses incurred by them on behalf of the Company or joint ventures in which the Company is a joint venture partner; provided, however, that the Advisor must reimburse the Company for the amount, if any, by which the Company’s total operating expenses paid during the previous year exceeded the greater of: (i) 2% of Average Invested Assets (as defined in the Charter) for that year; and (ii) 25% of net income, before any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and before any gain from the sale of assets, for that year. |
| • | Before the Advisor may take advantage of an investment opportunity for its own account or recommend it to others the Advisor is obligated to present such opportunity to the Company if (a) such opportunity is compatible with the Company’s investment objectives and policies, (b) such opportunity is of a character which could be taken by the Company, and (c) the Company has the financial resources to take advantage of such opportunity. |
| • | If an investment opportunity becomes available that is suitable, under all of the factors considered by the Advisor, for both the Company and one or more other programs sponsored directly or indirectly by AR Global and for which more than one of such entities has sufficient uninvested funds, then the entity that has had the longest period of time elapse since it was offered an investment opportunity will first be offered such investment opportunity. The Board of Directors, including the independent directors, must ensure that this method is applied fairly to the Company. In determining whether or not an investment opportunity is suitable for more than one program, the Advisor, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, shall examine, among others, the following factors: |
| º | the anticipated cash flow of the property to be acquired and the cash requirements and anticipated cash flow of each program; |
| º | the effect of the acquisition both on diversification of each program’s investments by type of property, geographic area and tenant concentration; |
| º | the policy of each program relating to leverage of properties; |
| º | the income tax effects of the purchase to each program; |
| º | the size of the investment; and |
| º | the amount of funds available to each program and the length of time such funds have been available for investment. |
If a subsequent development, such as a delay in the closing of such investment or a delay in the construction of a property, causes any such investment, in the opinion of the Board of Directors and the Advisor, to be more appropriate for a program other than the program that committed to make the investment, the Advisor may determine that another program sponsored directly or indirectly by AR Global will make the investment. The Board of Directors has a duty to ensure that the method used by the Advisor for the allocation of the acquisition of investments by two or more programs sponsored directly or indirectly by AR Global seeking to acquire similar types of assets is applied fairly to the Company.
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| • | The Company will not accept goods or services from any of the Company’s directors, the Advisor or their respective affiliates or enter into any other transaction with the any of the Company’s directors, the Advisor or their respective affiliates unless a majority of the directors, including a majority of the independent directors, not otherwise interested in the transaction approve such transaction as fair and reasonable to the Company and on terms and conditions not less favorable to the Company than those available from unaffiliated third parties. |
In addition to the foregoing, the Company entered into the Allocation Agreement with HTI. See “— Investment Allocation Agreement.”
With respect to the Purchase Agreement and certain related transactions involving the Advisor, AR Global and their respective affiliates, the Special Committee (which, like the conflicts committee, is comprised of Ms. Perrotty and Mr. Penn) reviewed, approved and made certain required determination in accordance with the applicable Company policies and the Charter.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has furnished the following report on its activities during the year ended December 31, 2016. The report is not deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” with the SEC or subject to the SEC’s proxy rules or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and the report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any prior or subsequent filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into any such filing.
To the Directors of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.:
We have reviewed and discussed with management American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.’s audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016.
We have discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 1301, Communication with Audit Committees, as amended, as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
We have received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent registered public accounting firm required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent registered public accounting firm’s communications with the audit committee concerning independence, and have discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm the independent registered public accounting firm’s independence.
Based on the reviews and discussions referred to above, we recommend to the Board of Directors that the financial statements referred to above be included in American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Audit Committee
P. Sue Perrotty (Chair)
B.J. Penn
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PROPOSAL NO. 4: RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The audit committee of the Board of Directors has selected and appointed KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017. KPMG has audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the year ended December 31, 2014. KPMG reports directly to the audit committee.
Although ratification by stockholders is not required by law or by the bylaws, the audit committee believes that submission of its selection to stockholders is a matter of good corporate governance. Even if the appointment is ratified, the audit committee, in its discretion, may select a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time if the audit committee believes that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. If the Company’s stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG, the audit committee will take that fact into consideration, together with such other factors it deems relevant, in determining its next selection of independent registered public accounting firm.
Approval of the proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017 requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting for this proposal. If you “Abstain” from voting, it will have no effect on this proposal. Failures to vote will have no effect on this proposal.
A representative of KPMG will attend the Annual Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement if he or she desires to do so and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.
Fees
Aggregate fees for professional services rendered by KPMG for and during the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:
Audit Fees
Audit fees incurred from KPMG for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $569,100 and $349,884, respectively.
Audit Related Fees
There were no audit related fees incurred from KPMG for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Tax Fees
There were no tax fees billed by KPMG for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
All Other Fees
There were no other fees billed by KPMG for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
In considering the nature of the services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm, the Audit Committee determined that such services are compatible with the provision of independent audit services. The Audit Committee discussed these services with the independent registered public accounting firm and the Company’s management to determine that they are permitted under the rules and regulations concerning auditor independence promulgated by the SEC to implement the related requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. All services rendered by KPMG were pre-approved by the Audit Committee and none were non-audit services.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR PROPOSAL NO. 4.
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PROPOSAL NO. 5: THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
The Company is seeking stockholder approval to authorize the Company to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the Asset Sale, the Plan of Liquidation, electing three directors to serve for one year, until the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are duly elected and qualified or ratifying the appointment of KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm if there are insufficient votes at the time of the adjournment to approve the proposals.
If the Company’s stockholders approve this proposal, the Annual Meeting may be adjourned and the Company may use the additional time to solicit additional proxies until the meeting is reconvened.
Approval of this proposal, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the chairperson of the Annual Meeting, to solicit additional proxies requires the affirmative vote of holders of at least a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting for this proposal. Under the Company’s bylaws, the chairperson of the meeting has the authority to adjourn the meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, without a vote of the stockholders. If you “Abstain” from voting, it will have no effect on this proposal. Failures to vote will have no effect on this proposal.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR PROPOSAL NO. 5.
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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following summary discusses the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the liquidation to a holder of shares of the Company’s common stock who holds the shares as a capital asset within the meaning of section 1221 of the Code. The discussion is based upon the Code, Treasury regulations promulgated under the Code (the “Treasury Regulations”), and reported judicial and administrative rulings and decisions in effect as of the date of this proxy statement, all of which are subject to change, retroactively or prospectively, and to possibly differing interpretations. Any change could affect the validity of this discussion.
The discussion does not address (1) U.S. federal taxes other than income taxes or (2) state, local or non-U.S. taxes. In addition, this discussion does not purport to address all U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a stockholder in light of a stockholder’s particular circumstances. A stockholder’s tax treatment may vary depending upon the stockholder’s particular situation. The discussion below does not address the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the liquidation to all categories of stockholders, including stockholders subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax laws, including, for example:
| • | partnerships or entities treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes and investors therein, S corporations or other pass-through entities; |
| • | pension plans or other tax-exempt organizations, except to the extent discussed below; |
| • | “qualified foreign pension funds” or entities wholly owned by a qualified foreign pension fund; |
| • | dealers in securities or currencies; |
| • | traders in securities that elect to use a mark to market method of accounting; |
| • | persons that hold their common stock as part of a straddle, hedge, constructive sale or conversion transaction; |
| • | regulated investment companies; |
| • | certain U.S. expatriates; |
| • | persons whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. dollar; |
| • | persons who acquired shares of common stock through the exercise of an employee stock option or otherwise as compensation; and |
| • | persons who are “non-U.S. stockholders” (as defined below), except to the extent discussed below. |
The Company did not obtain an opinion of legal counsel and it did not request a ruling from the IRS or other tax authority on the U.S. federal, state or local tax consequences relevant to the Plan of Liquidation. No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax consequences described below.
The discussion assumes that the Company has qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes at all times commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2015 and will remain qualified as a REIT until the time, if at all, as it transfers any remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust. This U.S. federal income tax discussion is for general information only and may not address all tax considerations that may be significant to a holder of the Company’s shares of common stock. EACH STOCKHOLDER IS URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISOR AS TO THE PARTICULAR U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. AND OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF THE LIQUIDATION.
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Tax Consequences to the Company
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company is taxed as a REIT under sections 856 through 860 of the Code. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on the portion of its taxable income that it currently distributes to its stockholders in distributions that are eligible for the dividends paid deduction. If the Plan of Liquidation approved by the Company’s Board of Directors is approved by the Company’s stockholders, the Company expects to carry out the liquidation in a manner that will allow it to continue to meet the requirements for qualification as a REIT until it has distributed all of its assets, which are expected to consist of the cash remaining, including the proceeds from the Asset Sale, after satisfying the Company’s liabilities, to its stockholders, and which may include the transfer of assets to a liquidating trust.
In order to maintain its status as a REIT the Company must, among other things, continue to derive income from qualified sources, principally, rents from real property, interest on mortgages secured by real property and gains from the sale or exchange of such real property or mortgages. In addition, the Company’s principal investments must continue to be in real estate assets.
So long as the Company remains qualified as a REIT, any net gain that the Company realizes from “prohibited transactions” will be subject to a 100% tax. “Prohibited transactions” generally are sales of property (that is not foreclosure property) held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business. Determining whether a real estate asset is property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business is a highly factual determination. The Code provides a “safe harbor,” which, if all its conditions are met, protects a REIT’s property sales from being considered prohibited transactions. The conditions include, among other things, that the property be held by a REIT for at least two years for the production of rental income and that the REIT does not have more than seven property sales in any taxable year (there are alternative conditions to this seven sales condition, but those alternatives could not be met in the context of a complete liquidation). The Company does not expect that all of its properties will have been held for two years for the production of rental income at the time the Asset Sale closes. Accordingly, the Company does not expect to satisfy the safe harbor with respect to all of its properties; however, based on the facts and circumstances, the Company believes, but cannot assure stockholders, that all of its properties are held for investment and the production of rental income and should not be considered to be held for sale to customers in the ordinary course of the Company’s trade or business, and that, therefore, the Company should not be subject to this tax.
Assuming the Company liquidates, distributions made pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation within the 24-month period after it is adopted will be treated as dividends paid for purposes of computing the Company’s dividends paid deduction, but only to the extent of the Company’s earnings and profits, computed without regard to its capital losses, for the taxable year in which any such distributions are made. As a result, and provided that the Company continues to qualify as a REIT, the Company believes that it will not be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on gain recognized in connection with the Asset Sale, nor will it be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on gains realized upon a liquidating distribution of any of its appreciated assets not otherwise sold. However, the Company also will be subject to tax at normal corporate rates upon any taxable income or capital gain not distributed. In addition, if the Company should fail to distribute, or be deemed to distribute, during each calendar year at least the sum of (i) 85% of its REIT ordinary income for that year, (ii) 95% of its REIT capital gain net income for that year, and (iii) any undistributed taxable income from prior years, the Company would be subject to a 4% excise tax on the excess of the required distribution over the amounts actually or deemed distributed.
While the Company expects to continue to qualify as a REIT for the period during the liquidation until the final liquidating distribution has been made to the Company’s stockholders, which includes the transfer to a liquidating trust of any assets not otherwise sold, no assurance can be given that the Company will not lose or terminate its status as a REIT as a result of unforeseen circumstances. Should the Company lose its status as a REIT, either inadvertently or because its Board of Directors deems ceasing to be a REIT to be in the best interests of its stockholders, the Company would be taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and would be liable for U.S. federal income taxes at corporate rates with respect to its entire net income from operations and any gain from the Asset Sale and distributions of any appreciated assets for the taxable year in which its qualification as a REIT terminates and for any subsequent years.
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Tax Consequences to U.S. Stockholders
Generally, for purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. stockholder” is a holder of shares of the Company’s common stock who is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (i) an individual citizen or resident of the United States for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (ii) a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source, or (iv) a trust if (a) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over its administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (b) the trust has a valid election in effect under current Treasury Regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.
If a partnership or an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds shares of the Company’s common stock, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. A partner of a partnership holding shares of the Company’s common stock should consult its own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to the partner of the liquidation.
Liquidating distributions made by the Company will not be dividend income to U.S. stockholders, notwithstanding the Company’s treatment of these distributions as dividends for purposes of computing its taxable income. Distributions in liquidation, including a U.S. stockholder’s pro rata share of the fair market value of any assets that the Company transfers to a liquidating trust, will first reduce the tax basis of the U.S. stockholder’s shares of the Company’s common stock and be non-taxable to that extent. Any further liquidating distributions will be taxable to a U.S. stockholder as capital gain. If the sum of all liquidating distributions made to a U.S. stockholder is less than the U.S. stockholder’s tax basis in his, her or its shares of the Company’s common stock, the difference will constitute a capital loss to the U.S. stockholder at the time the U.S. stockholder receives the final liquidating distribution, which will include the Company’s distribution of any remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust. (See “— Tax Consequences of Liquidating Trust” below.) A U.S. stockholder’s gain or loss and holding period will be calculated separately for each block of shares of the Company’s common stock held, with a block consisting of shares acquired at the same cost in a single transaction. Capital gain or loss will be long-term or short-term, depending on whether the U.S. stockholder’s shares of the Company’s common stock have been held for more than one year. However, if a U.S. stockholder recognizes a capital loss on the liquidation and has held shares of the Company’s common stock for six months or less, the U.S. stockholder’s loss will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent the U.S. stockholder previously received capital gain dividends from the Company with respect to his, her or its shares of the Company’s common stock.
Long-term capital gains of non-corporate U.S. stockholders may qualify for reduced U.S. federal income tax rates, while capital gains of corporate U.S. stockholders generally are taxable at regular U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to corporations. U.S. stockholders who are individuals, estates or trusts may be subject to a 3.8% Medicare tax on their gain from the liquidation, and should consult their own tax advisors concerning the applicability of this tax. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to certain limitations.
Backup withholding (currently at a rate of 28%) may apply to payments made to a U.S. stockholder in connection with the liquidation unless the U.S. stockholder (i) is a corporation or comes within certain other exempt categories and, when required, demonstrates this fact, or (ii) provides a taxpayer identification number or social security number, certifies under penalties of perjury that the number is correct and that the U.S. stockholder is not subject to backup withholding or otherwise complies with the applicable requirements of the backup withholding rules, which generally may be done by providing the Company with a properly completed and signed IRS Form W-9. Individual U.S. stockholders who do not provide the Company with their correct taxpayer identification number may be subject to penalties imposed by the IRS. The Company may also be required to withhold on liquidating distributions made to any U.S. stockholders who fail to certify their non-foreign status. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amount withheld will be creditable against the U.S. stockholder’s U.S. federal income tax liability if the appropriate information is timely provided to the IRS.
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Because liquidating distributions may be made in multiple tax years, if the Company were to abandon the Plan of Liquidation in a tax year subsequent to one in which it already made liquidating distributions, the timing and character of a stockholder’s taxation with respect to liquidating distributions made to the stockholder in the prior tax year could change, which may subject the stockholder to tax liability (which tax liability could be at ordinary income rather than capital gains rates) in the prior tax year to which the stockholder would not otherwise have been subject.
Tax Consequences to Tax-Exempt U.S. Stockholders
Liquidating distributions made by the Company generally will not be unrelated business taxable income (“UBTI”) to a tax-exempt U.S. stockholder that does not hold its shares of the Company’s common stock as “debt-financed property” within the meaning of the Code. (However, tax-exempt U.S. stockholders may recognize UBTI with respect to assets (if any) transferred to a liquidating trust; see “— Tax Consequences of Liquidating Trust” below.) Tax-exempt U.S. stockholders that are social clubs, voluntary employee benefit associations, supplemental unemployment benefit trusts and qualified group legal services plans exempt from U.S. federal income taxation under Code sections 501(c)(7), (c)(9), (c)(17) and (c)(20), respectively, are subject to different UBTI rules which may require them to treat liquidating distributions as UBTI and as to which they should consult their own tax advisors.
Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Stockholders
Generally, for purposes of this discussion, a “non-U.S. stockholder” is any stockholder (other than a partnership or entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) that is not a U.S. stockholder. The rules governing U.S. federal income taxation of non-U.S. stockholders are complex, and this proxy statement will only provide a limited summary of these rules. A non-U.S. stockholder should consult with his, her or its own tax advisor to determine the impact of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax laws with regard to the Company’s Plan of Liquidation and each non-U.S. stockholder’s receipt of liquidating distributions from the Company. Accordingly, this discussion does not address all aspects of the U.S. federal income taxation, or state, local or foreign tax consequences (including treaty benefits, if any, that may be available in certain instances), that may be relevant to a non-U.S. stockholder in light of his, her or its particular circumstances.
The discussion below assumes that a non-U.S. stockholder’s investment in shares of the Company’s common stock is not effectively connected with a trade or business conducted in the United States by the non-U.S. stockholder, or, if an applicable tax treaty so provides, that its investment in the Company’s shares is not attributable to a United States permanent establishment maintained by the non-U.S. stockholder. Also, special rules apply to a non-U.S. stockholder who is an individual who has been present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year in which a liquidating distribution is made to the non-U.S. stockholder. Non-U.S. stockholders should consult their own tax advisors to determine the U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income and other tax consequences to them of the liquidation.
The IRS takes the position that, under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (“FIRPTA”), liquidating distributions by a REIT that are attributable to gain from the REIT’s sale or exchange of U.S. real property interests (“FIRPTA distributions”) generally are taxable to non-U.S. stockholders as if the gain were effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. Non-U.S. stockholders thus would be taxed on FIRPTA distributions at the same capital gain rates applicable to U.S. stockholders (subject to any applicable alternative minimum tax and special alternative minimum tax in the case of nonresident alien individuals). The Company generally will be required to withhold U.S. tax equal to 35% from any FIRPTA distributions. The 35% tax withheld may be claimed by a non-U.S. stockholder as a credit against its reported U.S. federal income tax liability. In addition, corporate non-U.S. stockholders may be subject to a 30% branch profits tax on FIRPTA distributions made by the Company unless the non-U.S. stockholder is entitled to treaty relief or other exemption. FIRPTA distributions made by the Company generally would not be treated as effectively connected income for a non-U.S. stockholder if (i) the FIRPTA distribution is received with respect to shares that are regularly traded on an established securities market located in the United States and (ii) the non-U.S. stockholder has not owned more than 10% of shares of the Company’s common stock at any time during the one-year period ending on the date of the distribution; however, as a non-listed REIT, the Company’s shares are not “regularly traded” on an established securities market, and therefore, this exception would not apply.
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Generally, the Company will be required to report annually to the IRS the amount of FIRPTA distributions paid to a non-U.S. stockholder, along with the stockholder’s name and address, and the amount of U.S. tax withheld, if any. Liquidating distributions paid to a non-U.S. stockholder may be subject to backup withholding tax (currently at a 28% rate) unless the non-U.S. stockholder establishes an exemption, for example, by properly certifying its non-U.S. status on an IRS Form W-8BEN or other applicable version of IRS Form W-8.
Tax Consequences of the Liquidating Trust
If the Company has not completed its liquidation and dissolution within 24 months of the adoption of the Plan of Liquidation, the Company intends to establish a liquidating trust to which it will transfer its assets and liabilities at the end of the 24-month period. This is necessary in order for the Company, assuming it remains qualified as a REIT, to be eligible to deduct amounts distributed pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation as dividends paid and thereby meet the REIT annual distribution requirement and not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on these amounts. A trust will be treated as a liquidating trust if it is organized for the primary purpose of liquidating and distributing the assets transferred to it, and if its activities are all reasonably necessary to and consistent with that purpose. Although neither the Code nor the Treasury Regulations provide any specific guidance as to the length of time a liquidating trust may last, the IRS’s ruling guidelines call for a term not to exceed three years, which period may be extended to cover the collection of installment obligations. If the Company establishes a liquidating trust, it intends to comply with the IRS guidelines.
An entity classified as a liquidating trust generally is not subject to tax on any income or gain recognized by it. A stockholder that holds the Company’s stock when a liquidating trust is established will be treated as the owner of the stockholder’s pro rata portion of each asset, including cash, received and held by the liquidating trust. Accordingly, the stockholder will be treated as having received a liquidating distribution equal to the amount of his, her or its share of the sum of any cash and the fair market value of any asset transferred to the liquidating trust, and will recognize gain at that time to the extent the amount is greater than the remaining tax basis in the stockholder’s shares of the Company’s common stock (as reduced by all prior liquidating distributions) notwithstanding that the stockholder may not currently receive a distribution of cash or any other assets with which to satisfy the resulting tax liability. A stockholder will recognize taxable gain or loss when all or part of its pro rata portion of an asset held by the liquidating trust is disposed of for an amount greater or less than the fair market value of the asset at the time it was transferred to the liquidating trust. In addition, a stockholder will be required to take into account in computing his, her or its taxable income, the pro rata share of each item of income, gain and loss of the liquidating trust, the character of which items will pass through to the stockholder.
The liquidating trustee will file tax returns for the liquidating trust, and will send to each stockholder holding an interest in the liquidating trust a separate statement setting forth the stockholder’s share of items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit. Each stockholder must report these items on his, her or its U.S. federal income tax return regardless of whether the liquidating trust makes current cash distributions. An individual U.S. stockholder who itemizes deductions may be unable to deduct his or her pro rata share of fees and expenses of the liquidating trust for regular U.S. federal income tax purposes except to the extent that the amount, together with the U.S. stockholder’s other miscellaneous itemized deductions, exceeds 2% of his or her adjusted gross income, and may be unable to deduct these expenses at all for alternative minimum tax purposes.
Because stockholders would be treated as owning their respective shares of the liquidating trust’s assets, they would be treated as directly engaging in the operations of the liquidating trust. As such, tax-exempt U.S. stockholders holding interests in the liquidating trust may realize UBTI with respect to the trust’s operations, and non-U.S. stockholders may be considered to derive income that is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. In that event, non-U.S. stockholders would be subject to U.S. federal income tax and, for corporate non-U.S. stockholders, branch profits tax. Accordingly, the liquidating trust will withhold 35% of any distributions made to non-U.S. stockholders. That amount will be creditable against the non-U.S. stockholder’s U.S. federal income tax liability. Tax-exempt U.S. stockholders and non-U.S. stockholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences that would apply to them if the Company were to transfer assets to a liquidating trust.
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If the liquidating trust fails to qualify as such, the resulting tax consequences to the trust and the holders of trust interests will depend upon, among other things, the reasons for the trust’s failure to so qualify. If the Company’s Board of Directors avails itself of the use of a liquidating trust, it is anticipated that every effort will be made to ensure that the liquidating trust will be classified as such for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Other Tax Considerations
State and Local Income Tax
A stockholder may be subject to state or local taxes with respect to liquidating distributions received from the Company. The state or local tax treatment of liquidating distributions received from the Company may differ from the U.S. federal income tax treatment described above. If the Company transfers assets to a liquidating trust, a shareholder may be required to file income tax returns in states or localities in which the liquidating trust owns properties. Stockholders should consult their tax advisors regarding such taxes.
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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
Stockholder Proposals in the Proxy Statement
Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act addresses when a company must include a stockholder’s proposal in its proxy statement and identify the proposal in its form of proxy when the Company holds an annual or special meeting of stockholders.
Under Rule 14a-8, in order for a stockholder proposal to be considered for inclusion in the proxy statement and proxy card relating to the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders, the proposal must be received at the Company’s principal executive offices during the period beginning on [•], 2018 and ending at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2018. Any proposal received after the applicable time in the previous sentence will be considered untimely.
Stockholder Proposals and Nominations for Directors to Be Presented at Meetings
For any proposal that is not submitted for inclusion in the Company’s proxy material for an annual or special meeting of stockholders but is instead sought to be presented directly at that meeting, Rule 14a-4(c) under the Exchange Act permits management to exercise discretionary voting authority under proxies it solicits unless the Company receives timely notice of the proposal in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Company’s bylaws.
Under the Company’s current bylaws, for a stockholder proposal to be properly submitted for presentation at the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders, if held, the secretary must receive written notice of the proposal at the Company’s principal executive offices during the period beginning on [•], 2018 and ending at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on [•], 2018. Any proposal received after the applicable time in the previous sentence will be considered untimely. Additionally, a stockholder proposal must contain information specified in the bylaws.
All nominations must also comply with the Company’s bylaws. Any proposals or notice should be sent to the Company’s Secretary at American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Company files reports and other information with the SEC. The Company’s stockholders may read and copy these reports, statements or other information filed by the Company at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the Public Reference Room. The SEC also maintains an internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, including the Company, who file electronically with the SEC. The address of that site iswww.sec.gov.
Copies of annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information required to be filed with the SEC by the Company are available to stockholders without charge upon written or oral request, excluding any exhibits to those documents. The Company’s stockholders can obtain any of these documents by requesting them in writing or by telephone from:
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
Attention: Investor Relations
405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(866) 902-0063
www.thehealthcarereit3.com
In order for stockholders to receive timely delivery of the requested documents in advance of the Annual Meeting, the Company should receive this request by no later than [•], 2017.
The Company’s stockholders also may obtain these documents at the SEC’s website,www.sec.gov, and may obtain certain of these documents at the Company’s website,www.thehealthcarereit3.com, by selecting “Investor Relations” and then selecting “SEC Filings.” Information not filed with the SEC, but contained on
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the Company’s website, is expressly not incorporated by reference into this proxy statement. The Company is not incorporating the contents of the websites of the SEC, the Company or any other person into this proxy statement.
If you have any questions about the Annual Meeting or how to authorize your proxy, or you need additional copies of this proxy statement or the enclosed proxy card, you can also contact the proxy solicitors hired by the Company, at the following telephone numbers:
Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc.
For Questions, Stockholders May Call: (855) 973-0094
To Vote Toll Free, Stockholders May Call: (800) 690-6903
YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT TO VOTE YOUR SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE COMPANY HAS NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM, OR IN ADDITION TO, WHAT IS CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT. THIS PROXY STATEMENT IS DATED [•], 2017. YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT IS ACCURATE AS OF ANY DATE OTHER THAN THAT DATE, UNLESS THE INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY INDICATES THAT ANOTHER DATE APPLIES, AND THE MAILING OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT TO STOCKHOLDERS DOES NOT CREATE ANY IMPLICATION TO THE CONTRARY.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
[•]
Katie P. Kurtz
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
Dated: [•], 2017
New York, New York
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION
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Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements:
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Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 | | | F-4 | |
Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 | | | F-5 | |
Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements | | | F-7 | |
Consolidated Financial Statements:
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | F-9 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 | | | F-10 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 | | | F-11 | |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit) for the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 | | | F-12 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 | | | F-13 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | | | F-14 | |
Financial Statement Schedule:
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Schedule III — Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation | | | F-45 | |
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements:
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2016 | | | F-47 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited) | | | F-48 | |
Consolidated Statement of Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited) | | | F-49 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited) | | | F-50 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | | | F-51 | |
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | | F-71 | |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Introduction
On June 16, 2017, American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Healthcare Trust, Inc. (“HTI”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, HTI agreed to purchase membership interests in the Company’s indirect subsidiaries which collectively own all 19 properties owned by the Company and comprise substantially all of the Company’s assets (together with the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the “Asset Sale”) for a purchase price of $120.0 million (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price is subject to customary prorations and closing adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement and will be payable on the date the Asset Sale is consummated (the “Closing Date”) less, the principal balance of the loan secured by the Company’s Philip Center property (the “Philip Center Loan”). If the Philip Center Loan is not assumed by HTI, it will be repaid in full on the Closing Date by the Company. On the Closing Date, HTI will deposit $6.0 million (the “Escrow Amount”) of the Purchase Price into an escrow account for the benefit of the Company, and the Escrow Amount, less any amounts paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnifcation claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date.
In connection with its approval of the Purchase Agreement, the Company’s board of directors also approved the Company’s plan of liquidation and dissolution (the “Plan of Liquidation”), which will become effective if the Asset Sale is consummated. The consummation of the Asset Sale is conditioned on the Company’s stockholders approving both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. The consummation of the Asset Sale is also subject to other conditions, and there can be no assurance the Asset Sale will be consummated on its current terms, or at all. Pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation, the Company anticipates winding up its affairs and distributing the net cash proceeds available for distribution after satisfying the Company’s liabilities to the holders of its common stock in one or more liquidating distributions.
The Company purchased its first property and commenced real estate operations in March 2015. As of March 31, 2017, the Company owned 19 properties located in 10 states, comprised of 0.5 million rentable square feet.
AR Global Arrangements
In connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Company, the Company’s advisor, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), the Company’s property manager, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Properties, LLC and AR Global, as guarantor, entered into a letter agreement pursuant to which, subject to the completion of the Asset Sale, the parties made certain agreements with respect to fees and other amounts that had become or would become payable by and to the Advisor and its affiliates, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand. The full text of the letter agreement was filed in a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on June 19, 2017. This arrangement had no impact on the following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
Pro Forma Information
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements present the Company’s previously filed consolidated financial statements as if the Asset Sale had occurred on the dates specified below (the “Pro Forma Periods”):
| • | The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2017 has been prepared as if the Asset Sale had closed as of that date. |
| • | The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 have been prepared as if the Asset Sale closed as of January 1, 2016. |
| • | The Company assumed the Asset Sale closed on August 31, 2017 for the purposes of estimating expenses and prorations, among other items. |
The pro forma adjustments, and the assumptions on which they are based, are described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements. The unaudited pro forma
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consolidated financial statements do not include all adjustments reflective of adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting, which the Company expects to adopt upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation. The actual financial position and results of operations may differ significantly from the pro forma amounts reflected herein due to a variety of factors.
The pro forma information has been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. All significant adjustments necessary to reflect the effects of the Asset Sale that can be factually supported within the SEC regulations covering the preparation of pro forma financial statements have been made. The pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the Asset Sale had been consummated on the dates and in accordance with the assumptions described herein, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial position. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements reflect the best estimates of the management of the Company based on available information and may be revised as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed.
You are urged to read the pro forma information below together with the Company’s publicly available information including the historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes beginning on page F-9 of this proxy statement.
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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 2017
(In thousands)
| | | | | | |
| | Historical March 31, 2017 | | Pro Forma Asset Sale Adjustments (a) | | | | Pro Forma March 31, 2017 |
ASSETS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate investments, at cost:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Land | | $ | 10,225 | | | $ | (10,225 | ) | | | | | | $ | — | |
Buildings, fixtures and improvements | | | 101,202 | | | | (101,202 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Acquired intangible lease assets | | | 18,450 | | | | (18,450 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Total real estate investments, at cost | | | 129,877 | | | | (129,877 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (9,538 | ) | | | 9,538 | | | | | | | | — | |
Total real estate investments, net | | | 120,339 | | | | (120,339 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Cash | | | 14,869 | | | | 107,520 | | | | (b) | | | | 122,389 | |
Restricted cash | | | 62 | | | | (62 | ) | | | (c) | | | | — | |
Straight-line rent receivable | | | 658 | | | | (658 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 1,018 | | | | 5,007 | | | | (d) | | | | 6,025 | |
Deferred costs, net | | | 9 | | | | (9 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Total assets | | $ | 136,955 | | | $ | (8,541 | ) | | | | | | $ | 128,414 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable, net of deferred financing costs | | $ | 4,901 | | | $ | (4,901 | ) | | | (e) | | | $ | — | |
Mortgage premium, net | | | 102 | | | | (102 | ) | | | (e) | | | | — | |
Market lease intangible liabilities, net | | | 1,664 | | | | (1,664 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 2,241 | | | | 804 | | | | (f) | | | | 3,045 | |
Deferred rent | | | 425 | | | | (425 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Distributions payable | | | 923 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 923 | |
Total liabilities | | | 10,256 | | | | (6,288 | ) | | | | | | | 3,968 | |
Preferred stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | |
Common stock | | | 69 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 69 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 149,290 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 149,290 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (23,127 | ) | | | (1,786 | ) | | | (g) | | | | (24,913 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 126,232 | | | | (1,786 | ) | | | | | | | 124,446 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | 467 | | | | (467 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Total equity | | | 126,699 | | | | (2,253 | ) | | | | | | | 124,446 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 136,955 | | | $ | (8,541 | ) | | | | | | $ | 128,414 | |
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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
| | | | | | |
| | Historical | | Pro-Forma Disposition Adjustments (a) | | | | Pro-Forma |
Revenues:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rental income | | $ | 2,276 | | | $ | (2,276 | ) | | | | | | $ | — | |
Operating expense reimbursement | | | 790 | | | | (790 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Resident services and fee income | | | 742 | | | | (742 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Total revenues | | | 3,808 | | | | (3,808 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Expenses:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 1,563 | | | | (1,563 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Operating fees to related party | | | 13 | | | | (13 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | 46 | | | | (46 | ) | | | (b) | | | | — | |
General and administrative | | | 604 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 604 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,316 | | | | (1,316 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Total expenses | | | 3,542 | | | | (2,938 | ) | | | | | | | 604 | |
Operating income (expense) | | | 266 | | | | (870 | ) | | | | | | | (604 | ) |
Other expense:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (46 | ) | | | 46 | | | | (c) | | | | — | |
Total other expense | | | (46 | ) | | | 46 | | | | | | | | — | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 220 | | | | (824 | ) | | | | | | | (604 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | (55 | ) | | | 55 | | | | | | | | — | |
Net income (loss) | | | 165 | | | | (769 | ) | | | | | | | (604 | ) |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (3 | ) | | | 3 | | | | | | | | — | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | 162 | | | | (766 | ) | | | | | | | (604 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 162 | | | $ | (766 | ) | | | | | | $ | (604 | ) |
Basic net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.02 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (0.09 | ) |
Diluted net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.01 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (0.09 | ) |
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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
| | | | | | |
| | Historical 3/31/2017 | | Pro-Forma Disposition Adjustments (a) | | | | Pro-Forma 3/31/2017 |
Revenues:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rental income | | $ | 9,093 | | | $ | (9,093 | ) | | | | | | $ | — | |
Operating expense reimbursement | | | 2,651 | | | | (2,651 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Resident services and fee income | | | 2,878 | | | | (2,878 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Total revenues | | | 14,622 | | | | (14,622 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Expenses:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 5,269 | | | | (5,269 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Operating fees to related party | | | 31 | | | | (31 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | 350 | | | | (350 | ) | | | (b) | | | | — | |
General and administrative | | | 1,898 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 1,898 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 5,976 | | | | (5,976 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Total expenses | | | 13,524 | | | | (11,626 | ) | | | | | | | 1,898 | |
Operating income (expense) | | | 1,098 | | | | (2,996 | ) | | | | | | | (1,898 | ) |
Other expense:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (189 | ) | | | 189 | | | | (c) | | | | — | |
Interest and other income | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 2 | |
Total other expense | | | (187 | ) | | | 189 | | | | | | | | 2 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 911 | | | | (2,807 | ) | | | | | | | (1,896 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | (149 | ) | | | 149 | | | | | | | | — | |
Net income (loss) | | | 762 | | | | (2,658 | ) | | | | | | | (1,896 | ) |
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (17 | ) | | | 17 | | | | | | | | — | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | 745 | | | | (2,641 | ) | | | | | | | (1,896 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 745 | | | $ | (2,641 | ) | | | | | | $ | (1,896 | ) |
Basic net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.11 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (0.28 | ) |
Diluted net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.09 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (0.28 | ) |
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Note 1 — Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles of the United States (“GAAP”). Pro forma financial information is intended to provide information about the continuing impact of a transaction by showing how a specific transaction or group of transactions might have affected historical financial statements. Pro forma financial information illustrates only the isolated and objectively measurable (based on historically determined amounts) effects of a particular transaction and excludes effects based on judgmental estimates of how historical management practices and operating decisions may or may not have changed as a result of the transaction. Therefore, pro forma financial information does not include information about the possible or expected impact of current actions taken by management in response to the pro forma transaction as if management’s actions were carried out in previous reporting periods. The amounts included in the historical columns represent the Company’s historical balance sheet and operating results for the respective Pro Forma Periods presented as filed with the SEC.
Note 2 — Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet
The adjustments to the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet represent adjustments needed in order to present the Company’s historical balance sheet as if the Asset Sale had occurred as of March 31, 2017.
| a) | These adjustments reflect the elimination of certain account balances relating to the Company’s 19 properties as if the Asset Sale was consummated as of March 31, 2017. Other adjustments, as described in (b) thru (g) below, reflect all significant adjustments necessary to reflect the effects of the Asset Sale that can be factually supported within the SEC regulations covering the preparation of pro forma financial statements. |
| b) | Cash and cash equivalents has been increased to reflect the net cash proceeds received by the Company on the Asset Sale, calculated as follows: |
| | |
(in thousands) | | |
Gross proceeds of Asset Sale | | $ | 120,000 | |
Less:
| | | | |
Escrow Amount | | | (6,000 | ) |
Philip Center Loan | | | (4,972 | ) |
Proration to Purchaser Parties(1) | | | (1,118 | ) |
Closing costs | | | (390 | ) |
Net cash proceeds | | $ | 107,520 | |
| (1) | Reflects management’s estimate of prorations that will be due to HTI on the Closing Date. Balance includes items such as real estate taxes, property operating expenses, rents and other revenues and tenant deposits. |
| c) | Reflects the removal of $0.1 million restricted cash included in the Company’s historical consolidated balance sheet, which is included in the proration to HTI in (b) above. |
| d) | Reflects the adjustment of historical prepaid expense and other assets balance to increase the balance for the Escrow Amount and to decrease the balance for items that are included in the proration to HTI in (b) above. |
| e) | Reflects the removal of the historical balance of the Philip Center Loan, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid in full by the Company on the Closing Date. The difference between the Philip Center Loan principal balance in (b) above and the historical balance sheet balance net of deferred financing costs plus the mortgage premium, net is reflected through an adjustment to accumulated deficit for pro forma consolidated balance sheet purposes. |
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| f) | Reflects the adjustment of historical accounts payable and accrued balances to decrease the balance for items that are in the proration to HTI in (b) above. Also, reflects an increase of $2.3 million for non-recurring transaction and other costs incurred in connection with the Asset Sale, relating primarily to advisory, legal, accounting and other professional services, which are factually supportable as such amounts are based on reliable, documented evidence such as invoices for costs incurred to date and estimates from third-parties for additional costs expected to be incurred until the closing of the Asset Sale. Such costs are reflected as a reduction to retained earnings and are not included in the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations. |
| g) | Accumulated deficit has been adjusted to reflect the removal of assets, liabilities and non-controlling interest, included as a part of the Asset Sale, which is calculated as of March 31, 2017 as follows: |
| | |
(in thousands) | | |
Net sales proceeds | | $ | 107,520 | |
Less: Carrying value of assets | | | (116,061 | ) |
Plus: Carrying value of liabilities assumed | | | 6,288 | |
Plus: Carrying value of non-controlling interest | | | 467 | |
Net accumulated deficit adjustment | | $ | (1,786 | ) |
Note 3 — Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations
The adjustments to the unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations represent adjustments needed to the Company’s historical results in order to remove the historical operating results for the Pro Forma Periods and present the financial statements as if the Asset Sale occurred as of January 1, 2016.
| a) | Except as described in (b) and (c) below, these amounts represent the elimination of the operations of the properties sold in the Asset Sale from the historical amounts included in continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and for the year ended December 31, 2016, to reflect the sale of these properties as if the Asset Sale had occurred as of January 1, 2016. |
| b) | For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016, approximately $46,000 and $0.4 million, respectively, of transaction costs were recognized and have been removed from the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations as they relate directly to the Asset Sale and are non-recurring in nature. |
| c) | Represents the elimination of interest expense and loan cost amortization to reflect the assumption or repayment of the Philip Center Loan as of January 1, 2016. |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we have audited the 2016 financial statement schedule III. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
March 9, 2017
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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
| | | | |
| | December 31, |
| | 2016 | | 2015 |
ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
Real estate investments, at cost:
| | | | | | | | |
Land | | $ | 10,225 | | | $ | 10,225 | |
Buildings, fixtures and improvements | | | 101,197 | | | | 101,129 | |
Acquired intangible lease assets | | | 18,450 | | | | 18,450 | |
Total real estate investments, at cost | | | 129,872 | | | | 129,804 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (8,137 | ) | | | (1,818 | ) |
Total real estate investments, net | | | 121,735 | | | | 127,986 | |
Cash | | | 16,371 | | | | 16,808 | |
Restricted cash | | | 37 | | | | 62 | |
Straight-line rent receivable | | | 662 | | | | 153 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 1,242 | | | | 735 | |
Deferred costs, net | | | 9 | | | | — | |
Total assets | | $ | 140,056 | | | $ | 145,744 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
| | | | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable, net of deferred financing costs | | $ | 4,919 | | | $ | 4,985 | |
Mortgage premium, net | | | 113 | | | | 155 | |
Market lease intangible liabilities, net | | | 1,701 | | | | 1,849 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (including $130 and $288 due to related parties as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) | | | 1,904 | | | | 1,827 | |
Deferred rent | | | 472 | | | | 299 | |
Distributions payable | | | 925 | | | | 904 | |
Total liabilities | | | 10,034 | | | | 10,019 | |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized, none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 6,978,303 and 6,792,797 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively | | | 70 | | | | 68 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 150,109 | | | | 145,789 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (20,621 | ) | | | (10,604 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 129,558 | | | | 135,253 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | 464 | | | | 472 | |
Total equity | | | 130,022 | | | | 135,725 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 140,056 | | | $ | 145,744 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
| | | | | | |
| | Year Ended December 31, | | For the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Revenues:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rental income | | $ | 9,093 | | | $ | 2,540 | | | $ | — | |
Operating expense reimbursements | | | 2,651 | | | | 573 | | | | — | |
Resident services and fee income | | | 2,878 | | | | 1,030 | | | | — | |
Total revenues | | | 14,622 | | | | 4,143 | | | | | |
Expenses:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 5,269 | | | | 1,370 | | | | — | |
Operating fees to related party | | | 31 | | | | 46 | | | | — | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | 350 | | | | 4,747 | | | | 180 | |
General and administrative | | | 1,898 | | | | 1,315 | | | | — | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 5,976 | | | | 1,737 | | | | — | |
Total expenses | | | 13,524 | | | | 9,215 | | | | 180 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 1,098 | | | | (5,072 | ) | | | (180 | ) |
Other income (expense):
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (189 | ) | | | (73 | ) | | | — | |
Interest and other income | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total other expense | | | (187 | ) | | | (73 | ) | | | — | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 911 | | | | (5,145 | ) | | | (180 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | (149 | ) | | | (84 | ) | | | — | |
Net income (loss) | | | 762 | | | | (5,229 | ) | | | (180 | ) |
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (17 | ) | | | 11 | | | | — | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | 745 | | | | (5,218 | ) | | | (180 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 745 | | | $ | (5,218 | ) | | $ | (180 | ) |
Basic net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | (1.56 | ) | | $ | (22.68 | ) |
Diluted net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | (1.56 | ) | | $ | (22.68 | ) |
Distributions declared per share | | $ | 1.56 | | | $ | 1.25 | | | | N/A | |
N/A Not Applicable
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(In thousands, except for share data)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Accumulated Deficit | | Total Stockholders’ Equity | | Non- controlling Interests | | Total Equity (Deficit) |
| Number of Shares | | Par Value |
Balance, April 24, 2014 (date of inception) | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Issuance of common stock | | | 8,888 | | | | — | | | | 202 | | | | — | | | | 202 | | | | — | | | | 202 | |
Common stock offering costs | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,300 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,300 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,300 | ) |
Share-based compensation | | | 2,666 | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 4 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (180 | ) | | | (180 | ) | | | — | | | | (180 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | | | 11,554 | | | | — | | | | (2,094 | ) | | | (180 | ) | | | (2,274 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,274 | ) |
Issuance of common stock | | | 6,688,184 | | | | 67 | | | | 164,786 | | | | — | | | | 164,853 | | | | — | | | | 164,853 | |
Common stock offering costs, commissions and dealer manager fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | (19,078 | ) | | | — | | | | (19,078 | ) | | | — | | | | (19,078 | ) |
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan | | | 91,414 | | | | 1 | | | | 2,170 | | | | — | | | | 2,171 | | | | — | | | | 2,171 | |
Common stock repurchases | | | (1,021 | ) | | | — | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | (25 | ) |
Equity-based compensation | | | 2,666 | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Distributions declared | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,206 | ) | | | (5,206 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,206 | ) |
Contributions from non-controlling interest holders | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 483 | | | | 483 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,218 | ) | | | (5,218 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (5,229 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2015 | | | 6,792,797 | | | | 68 | | | | 145,789 | | | | (10,604 | ) | | | 135,253 | | | | 472 | | | | 135,725 | |
Common stock offering costs, commissions and dealer manager fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | (62 | ) | | | — | | | | (62 | ) | | | — | | | | (62 | ) |
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan | | | 182,840 | | | | 2 | | | | 4,341 | | | | — | | | | 4,343 | | | | — | | | | 4,343 | |
Equity-based compensation | | | 2,666 | | | | — | | | | 41 | | | | — | | | | 41 | | | | — | | | | 41 | |
Distributions declared | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,762 | ) | | | (10,762 | ) | | | — | | | | (10,762 | ) |
Distributions to non-controlling interest holders | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (25 | ) | | | (25 | ) |
Net income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 745 | | | | 745 | | | | 17 | | | | 762 | |
Balance, December 31, 2016 | | | 6,978,303 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 150,109 | | | $ | (20,621 | ) | | $ | 129,558 | | | $ | 464 | | | $ | 130,022 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
| | | | | | |
| | Year Ended December 31, | | For the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Cash flows from operating activities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 762 | | | $ | (5,229 | ) | | $ | (180 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 5,976 | | | | 1,737 | | | | — | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | 30 | | | | 11 | | | | — | |
Amortization of mortgage premium | | | (42 | ) | | | (17 | ) | | | — | |
Amortization of market lease and other intangibles | | | 205 | | | | 29 | | | | — | |
Equity-based compensation | | | 41 | | | | 30 | | | | 4 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Straight-line rent receivable | | | (509 | ) | | | (153 | ) | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | (462 | ) | | | (651 | ) | | | (59 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 227 | | | | 1,242 | | | | 81 | |
Deferred rent | | | 173 | | | | 299 | | | | — | |
Restricted cash | | | 25 | | | | (62 | ) | | | — | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 6,426 | | | | (2,764 | ) | | | (154 | ) |
Cash flows from investing activities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in real estate | | | — | | | | (122,480 | ) | | | — | |
Deposits paid for real estate acquisitions | | | — | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | |
Capital expenditures | | | (132 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (132 | ) | | | (122,506 | ) | | | — | |
Cash flows from financing activities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payments of mortgage note payable | | | (96 | ) | | | (31 | ) | | | — | |
Payments of deferred financing costs | | | — | | | | (119 | ) | | | — | |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | — | | | | 164,853 | | | | 202 | |
Common stock repurchases | | | — | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | |
Payments of offering costs and fees related to common stock issuances | | | (212 | ) | | | (19,929 | ) | | | (1,071 | ) |
Distributions paid | | | (6,398 | ) | | | (2,131 | ) | | | — | |
Contributions from non-controlling interest holders | | | — | | | | 483 | | | | — | |
Distributions to non-controlling interest holders | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Advances from (repayments to) related party | | | — | | | | (1,210 | ) | | | 1,210 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | (6,731 | ) | | | 141,891 | | | | 341 | |
Net change in cash | | | (437 | ) | | | 16,621 | | | | 187 | |
Cash, beginning of period | | | 16,808 | | | | 187 | | | | — | |
Cash, end of period | | $ | 16,371 | | | $ | 16,808 | | | $ | 187 | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
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Cash paid for interest | | $ | 202 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | — | |
Cash paid for taxes | | | 129 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable and accrued offering costs | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 1,229 | |
Unfulfilled repurchase requests included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | — | | | | 25 | | | | | |
Assumption of mortgage note payable used to acquire investment in real estate | | | — | | | | 5,124 | | | | — | |
Premium on assumed mortgage note payable | | | — | | | | 172 | | | | — | |
Liabilities assumed in real estate acquisitions | | | — | | | | 126 | | | | — | |
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan | | | 4,343 | | | | 2,171 | | | | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
Note 1 — Organization
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. (including, as required by context, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”) and its subsidiaries, the “Company”) was incorporated on April 24, 2014 as a Maryland corporation that elected and qualified to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes (“REIT”) beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2015. On August 20, 2014, the Company commenced its initial public offering (the “IPO”) on a “reasonable best efforts” basis of up to 125.0 million shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a price of $25.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, for total gross proceeds of up to $3.1 billion plus up to 26.3 million shares of common stock available pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) under which common stockholders may elect to have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of common stock.
On February 11, 2015, the Company received and accepted aggregate subscriptions in excess of the minimum offering amount for the IPO of $2.0 million in shares of common stock, broke general escrow and issued shares to its initial investors, who were admitted as stockholders of the Company. The IPO lapsed in accordance with its terms in August 2016 and as of such date the Company has received cumulative proceeds of $165.1 million from the IPO.
As of December 31, 2016, the Company had 7.0 million shares of common stock outstanding, including unvested restricted shares and shares issued pursuant to the DRIP, and had received total proceeds of $171.5 million, net of shares repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program (as amended, the “SRP”) (see Note 6 — Common Stock)and including $6.5 million in proceeds received under the DRIP. Until the net asset value (“NAV”) pricing date (as described below), the per share purchase price of shares issued under the DRIP will be equal to $23.75 per share, which is equal to 95% of the offering price in the IPO. Beginning with the NAV pricing date, the per share price for shares under the DRIP will vary periodically and will be equal to the Company’s per share NAV. The NAV pricing date means the date that the Company first publishes an estimated per share NAV (the “NAV Pricing Date”), which will be on or prior to July 11, 2017, which is 150 days following the second anniversary of the date that the Company broke escrow in the IPO.
On November 15, 2015, the Company suspended its IPO, which was conducted by Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the “Former Dealer Manager”), as exclusive wholesale distributor, effective December 31, 2015, and, on November 18, 2015, the Former Dealer Manager suspended sales activities it performed pursuant to the dealer manager agreement for the IPO, effective immediately. On December 31, 2015, the Company entered into a termination agreement with the Former Dealer Manager to terminate the dealer manager agreement. On January 25, 2016, the Company registered an additional 0.7 million shares to be issued under the DRIP pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-209117). The Company continues to offer shares under the DRIP.
On April 29, 2016, the Company’s board of directors announced that it had initiated a strategic review process (the “Strategic Review”) to identify, examine, and consider a range of strategic alternatives available to the Company with the objective of maximizing shareholder value. The board of directors has established a special committee (the “Special Committee”) comprised of the board’s independent directors, which is conducting the Strategic Review and is addressing potential conflicts of interest. The Special Committee has engaged SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. as financial advisor and retained Shapiro Sher Guinot and Sandler, P.A. as special legal counsel in connection with the Strategic Review.
On June 30, 2016, the Company announced that in response to the receipt of an unsolicited proposal (the “Proposal”) from an entity (the “Proposing Entity”) sponsored by an affiliate of American Realty Capital VII, LLC, the Company’s sponsor (the “Sponsor”), relating to a potential strategic transaction with the Proposing Entity (the “Proposed Transaction”), the Special Committee and its financial advisor had engaged in discussions with a special committee formed by the Proposing Entity (and its financial advisor) and with others. Although these discussions have progressed since the receipt of the Proposal, they have not resulted
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Note 1 — Organization – (continued)
in a definitive agreement with any party. The Company’s board of directors has not made a decision to enter into any transaction at this time, and there can be no assurance that the discussions and evaluation will result in a definitive agreement or that any such transaction would be approved by the Company’s stockholders. The Company does not intend to provide updates on the discussions or negotiations regarding the Proposal unless or until it determines that further disclosure is appropriate or required based on the then-current facts and circumstances.
The Company was formed to primarily acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets, including medical office buildings (“MOB”), seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities, for investment purposes. All such properties may be acquired and operated by the Company alone or jointly with another party. The Company may also originate or acquire first mortgage loans secured by real estate. The Company purchased its first property and commenced real estate operations in March 2015. As of December 31, 2016, the Company owned 19 properties located in 10 states, comprised of 467,932 rentable square feet.
Substantially all of the Company’s business is conducted through the OP. The Company has no employees. American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) has been retained to manage the Company’s affairs on a day-to-day basis. The Company also has retained American Realty Capital Healthcare III Properties, LLC (the “Property Manager”) to serve as the Company’s property manager. The Advisor and the Property Manager are under common control with AR Global Investments, LLC (the successor business to AR Capital, LLC, “AR Global”), the parent of the Sponsor, as a result of which they are related parties, and each have received or will receive compensation, fees and other expense reimbursements from the Company for services related to managing the Company’s business. The Advisor, Property Manager and Former Dealer Manager have received or will receive fees during the Company’s offering, acquisition, operational and liquidation stages.
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts within prepaid expenses and other assets and deferred costs, net have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and consolidated joint venture arrangements in which the Company has controlling financial interests. The portions of the consolidated joint venture arrangements not owned by the Company are presented as non-controlling interests as of and during the period consolidated. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company evaluates its relationships and investments to determine if it has variable interests. A variable interest is an investment or other interest that will absorb portions of an entity’s expected losses or receive portions of the entity’s expected residual returns. If the Company determines that it has a variable interest in an entity, it evaluates whether such interest is in a variable interest entity (“VIE”). A VIE is broadly defined as an entity where either (1) the equity investors as a group, if any, lack the power through voting or similar rights to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic
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performance or (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support. The Company consolidates any VIEs when it is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE’s operations.
A variable interest holder is considered to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE if it has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company qualitatively assesses whether it is (or is not) the primary beneficiary of a VIE. Consideration of various factors include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, its form of ownership interest, its representation on the entity’s governing body, the size and seniority of its investment, its ability and the rights of other investors to participate in policy making decisions and to replace the manager of and/or liquidate the entity.
The Company continually evaluates the need to consolidate joint ventures based on standards set forth in GAAP. In determining whether the Company has a controlling interest in a joint venture and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, management considers factors such as ownership interest, power to make decisions and contractual and substantive participating rights of the partners/members as well as whether the entity is a VIE for which the Company is the primary beneficiary.
The Company has determined the OP is a VIE of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are held by the OP.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management makes significant estimates regarding revenue recognition, purchase price allocations to record investments in real estate, real estate taxes, fair value measurements, and income taxes, as applicable.
Real Estate Investments
Investments in real estate are recorded at cost. Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life or improve the productive capacity of the asset. Costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
The Company evaluates the inputs, processes and outputs of each asset acquired to determine if the transaction is a business combination or asset acquisition. If an acquisition qualifies as a business combination, the related transaction costs are recorded as an expense in the consolidated statement of operations. If an acquisition qualifies as an asset acquisition, the related transaction costs are generally capitalized and subsequently amortized over the useful life of the acquired assets.
In business combinations, the Company allocates the purchase price of acquired properties to tangible and identifiable intangible assets or liabilities based on their respective fair values. Tangible assets may include land, land improvements, buildings and fixtures. Intangible assets may include the value of in-place leases and above- and below-market leases and other identifiable intangible assets or liabilities based on lease or property specific characteristics. In addition, any assumed mortgages receivable or payable and any assumed or issued non-controlling interests are recorded at their estimated fair values.
The Company generally determines the value of construction in progress based upon the replacement cost. During the construction period, we capitalize interest, insurance and real estate taxes until the development has reached substantial completion.
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December 31, 2016
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property with an in-place operating lease is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to the tangible assets based on the fair value of the tangible assets. The fair value of in-place leases is determined by considering estimates of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions, as well as costs to execute similar leases. The fair value of above- or below-market leases is recorded based on the present value of the difference between the contractual amount to be paid pursuant to the in-place lease and the Company’s estimate of the fair market lease rate for the corresponding in-place lease, measured over the remaining term of the lease including any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.
In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, the Company utilizes a number of sources, including real estate valuations prepared by independent valuation firms. The Company also considers information and other factors including market conditions, the industry that the tenant operates in, characteristics of the real estate, i.e. location, size, demographics, value and comparative rental rates, tenant credit profile and the importance of the location of the real estate to the operations of the tenant’s business.
In allocating the fair value to assumed mortgages, amounts are recorded to debt premiums or discounts based on the present value of the estimated cash flows, which is calculated to account for either above- or below-market interest rates.
In allocating non-controlling interests, amounts are recorded based on the fair value of units issued or percentage of investment contributed at the date of acquisition, as determined by the terms of the applicable agreement.
Real estate investments that are intended to be sold are designated as “held for sale” on the consolidated balance sheets at the lesser of carrying amount or fair value less estimated selling costs when they meet specific criteria to be presented as held for sale. Real estate investments are no longer depreciated when they are classified as held for sale. If the disposal, or intended disposal, of certain real estate investments represents a strategic shift that has had or will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results, the operations of such real estate investments would be presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for all applicable periods. There are no real estate investments held for sale as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of up to 40 years for buildings, 15 years for land improvements, five years for fixtures and improvements, and the shorter of the useful life or the remaining lease term for tenant improvements and leasehold interests.
Construction in progress, including capitalized interest, insurance and real estate taxes, is not depreciated until the development has reached substantial completion.
The assumed mortgage premiums or discounts are amortized or accreted as an increase or reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the respective mortgages, as applicable.
Capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market lease values are accreted as an increase to rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases and expected below-market renewal option periods.
Capitalized above-market ground lease values are accreted as a reduction of property operating expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market ground lease values are amortized as an increase to property operating expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases and expected below-market renewal option periods.
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The value of in-place leases, exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases, is amortized to expense over the remaining periods of the respective leases.
Impairment of Long Lived Assets
When circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property may not be recoverable, the Company reviews the asset for impairment. This review is based on an estimate of the future undiscounted cash flows, excluding interest charges, expected to result from the property’s use and eventual disposition. These estimates consider 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. 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 for properties to be held and used. For properties held for sale, the impairment loss is the adjustment to fair value less estimated cost to dispose of the asset. Impairment assessments have a direct impact on net income because recording an impairment loss results in an immediate negative adjustment to net income.
Cash
The Company deposits cash with high quality financial institutions. These deposits are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (“FDIC”) up to an insurance limit. At December 31, 2016, the Company had deposits of $16.4 million of which $15.3 million were in excess of the amount insured by the FDIC. At December 31, 2015, the Company had deposits of $16.8 million, $15.6 million of which was in excess of the amount insured by the FDIC. Although the Company bears risk to amounts in excess of those insured by the FDIC, it does not anticipate any losses as a result.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash generally consists of reserves related to real estate taxes, maintenance, structural improvements, and debt service.
Deferred Costs, Net
Deferred costs, net, consist of deferred leasing costs. Deferred leasing costs, consisting primarily of lease commissions and professional fees incurred in connection with new leases, are deferred and amortized over the term of the lease. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had approximately $9,000 in deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of approximately $1,000. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had not incurred any deferred leasing costs.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s rental income is primarily related to rent received from tenants in the Company’s MOBs and triple-net leased healthcare facility. Rent from tenants in the Company’s MOB and triple-net leased healthcare facility operating segments (as discussed below) is recorded in accordance with the terms of each lease on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease. Because many of the leases provide for rental increases at specified intervals, GAAP requires the Company to record a receivable, and include in revenues on a straight-line basis, unbilled rent receivables that the Company will only receive if the tenant makes all rent payments required through the expiration of the initial term of the lease. When the Company acquires a property, the acquisition date is considered to be the commencement date for purposes of this calculation.
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Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
Cost recoveries from tenants are included in operating expense reimbursement in the period the related costs are incurred, as applicable.
Resident services and fee income primarily relates to rent from residents in the Company’s seniors housing — operating property (“SHOP”) held using a structure permitted by the REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act of 2007 and to fees for ancillary services performed for SHOP residents. Rental income from residents in the Company’s SHOP operating segment is recognized as earned. Residents pay monthly rent that covers occupancy of their unit and basic services, including utilities, meals and some housekeeping services. The terms of the rent are short term in nature, primarily month-to-month. Fees for ancillary services are recorded in the period in which the services are performed.
The Company defers the revenue related to lease payments received from tenants and residents in advance of their due dates.
The Company continually reviews receivables related to rent and unbilled rent receivables and determines collectability by taking 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. In the event that the collectability of a receivable is in doubt, the Company records an increase in the allowance for uncollectible accounts on the consolidated balance sheets or records a direct write-off of the receivable in the consolidated statements of operations.
Offering and Related Costs
Offering and related costs include all expenses incurred in connection with the IPO. Offering costs (other than selling commissions and the dealer manager fee) of the Company may be paid by the Advisor, the Former Dealer Manager or their affiliates on behalf of the Company. Offering and related costs include, but are not limited to, (i) legal, accounting, printing, mailing, and filing fees; (ii) escrow service related fees; (iii) reimbursement of the Former Dealer Manager for amounts it paid to reimburse the itemized and detailed due diligence expenses of broker-dealers; and (iv) reimbursement to the Advisor for a portion of the costs of its employees and other costs in connection with preparing supplemental sales materials and related offering activities. The Company is obligated to reimburse the Advisor or its affiliates, as applicable, for offering costs paid by them on behalf of the Company, provided that the Advisor is obligated to reimburse the Company to the extent offering costs (excluding selling commissions and the dealer manager fee) incurred by the Company in its offering exceed 2.0% of offering proceeds, net of repurchases and DRIP. As a result, these costs are only a liability of the Company to the extent aggregate selling commissions, the dealer manager fees and other organization and offering costs do not exceed 12.0% of the gross proceeds determined at the end of the IPO (See Note 7 — Related Party Transactions and Arrangements).
Equity-Based Compensation
The Company has a stock-based incentive award plan for its directors, which is accounted for under the guidance of share based payments. The expense for such awards is included in general and administrative expenses and is recognized over the vesting period or when the requirements for exercise of the award have been met (See Note 9 — Equity-Based Compensation).
Income Taxes
For the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014, the Company was being taxed as a C corporation because it did not meet the requirements to be taxed as a REIT. The Company elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. If the Company continues to qualify for taxation as a REIT, it generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax to the extent it distributes all of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. REITs are subject to
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Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that the Company distribute annually at least 90% of the Company’s REIT taxable income to the Company’s stockholders. If the Company fails to continue to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year and does not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, the Company will be subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) beginning with the year in which it fails to qualify and may be precluded from being able to elect to be treated as a REIT for the Company’s four subsequent taxable years. The Company distributed to its stockholders 100% of its REIT taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2015. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes related to such REIT taxable income was recorded in the Company’s financial statements. 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 federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed income.
Certain limitations are imposed on REITs with respect to the ownership and operation of seniors housing communities. Generally, to qualify as a REIT, the Company cannot directly operate seniors housing communities. Instead, such facilities may be either leased to a third party operator or leased to a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) and operated by a third party on behalf of the TRS. Accordingly, the Company has formed a TRS entity under the OP to lease its SHOP and the TRS has entered into a management contract with an unaffiliated third party manager to operate the facility on its behalf.
As of December 31, 2016, the Company, through its TRS entity, owned one SHOP. The TRS entity is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the OP. A TRS is subject to federal, state and local income taxes. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In the event the Company determines that it would not be able to realize the deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of the net recorded amount, the Company would establish a valuation allowance which would offset the previously recognized income tax benefit. Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the carrying amounts of the TRS’s assets and liabilities used for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016 consisted of deferred rent and depreciation. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had a deferred tax asset of approximately $22,000 with no valuation allowance. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had a deferred tax asset of approximately $21,000 with no valuation allowance. The Company did not have any deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014.
The following table details the composition of the Company’s tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, which includes federal and state income taxes incurred by the Company’s TRS entity. No tax expense was recorded for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014. The Company estimated its income tax expense (benefit) relating to its TRS entity using a combined federal and state rate of approximately 41.2% for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. These income taxes are reflected in income tax expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, 2016 | | Year Ended December 31, 2015 |
| Current | | Deferred | | Current | | Deferred |
Federal expense (benefit) | | $ | 122 | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | 79 | | | $ | (16 | ) |
State expense (benefit) | | | 28 | | | | — | | | | 26 | | | | (5 | ) |
Total | | $ | 150 | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | 105 | | | $ | (21 | ) |
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Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no material uncertain income tax positions. The tax period for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 remains open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.
The amount of distributions payable to the Company’s stockholders is determined by the board of directors and is dependent on a number of factors, including funds available for distribution, financial condition, capital expenditure requirements, as applicable, and annual distribution requirements needed to qualify and maintain the Company’s status as a REIT under the Code.
The following table details the tax treatment of the distributions paid per share during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Return of capital | | | 67.4 | % | | $ | 1.05 | | | | 93.4 | % | | $ | 1.04 | |
Ordinary dividend income | | | 32.6 | % | | | 0.51 | | | | 6.6 | % | | | 0.07 | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1.56 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1.11 | |
Per Share Data
Net income (loss) per basic share of common stock is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding during such period. Diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock considers the effect of potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
Reportable Segments
The Company has determined that it has three reportable segments, with activities related to investing in MOBs, triple-net leased healthcare facilities, and SHOPs. Management evaluates the operating performance of the Company’s investments in real estate and SHOPs on an individual property level.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued revised guidance relating to revenue recognition. Under the revised guidance, an entity is required to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The revised guidance was to become effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption was not permitted under GAAP. The revised guidance allows entities to apply the full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method upon adoption. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the revised guidance by one year to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although entities will be allowed to early adopt the guidance as of the original effective date. The Company is evaluating the impact of the implementation of this guidance, including performing a preliminary review of all revenue streams to identify any differences in the timing, measurement or presentation of revenue recognition. The Company is continuing to evaluate the allowable methods of adoption.
In January 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance that eliminates from GAAP the concept of an event or transaction that is unusual in nature and occurs infrequently being treated as an extraordinary item. The revised guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Any amendments may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption was permitted provided that the guidance was applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company elected to adopt this new guidance as of September 30, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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In February 2015, the FASB amended the accounting for consolidation of certain legal entities. The amendments modify the evaluation of whether certain legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs (particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships). The revised guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption was permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company has elected to adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2016. The Company has evaluated the impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and has determined that the OP is considered a VIE. However, the Company meets the disclosure exemption criteria as the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and the Company’s partnership interest in a business and the assets of the OP can be used for purposes other than settling its obligations, such as paying distributions. As such, this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB amended the presentation of debt issuance costs on the balance sheet. The amendment requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. In August 2015, the FASB added that, for line of credit arrangements, the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line, regardless of whether or not there are any outstanding borrowings. The revised guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption was permitted for financial statements that have not previously been issued. The Company has elected to adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2016. The adoption of this revised guidance resulted in the reclassification of $0.1 million of deferred financing costs related to the Company’s mortgage note payable from deferred costs, net to mortgage note payable, net of deferred financing costs in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015.
In September 2015, the FASB issued an update that eliminates the requirement to adjust provisional amounts from a business combination and the related impact on earnings by restating prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments. The new guidance requires that the cumulative impact of measurement period adjustments on current and prior periods, including the prior period impact on depreciation, amortization and other income statement items and their related tax effects, shall be recognized in the period the adjustment amount is determined. The cumulative adjustment would be reflected within the respective financial statement line items affected. The revised guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption was permitted. The Company elected to adopt this guidance as of September 30, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact to the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In January 2016, the FASB issued an update that amends the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The new guidance revises an entity’s accounting related to equity investments and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. Among other things, it also amends the presentation and disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The revised guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted for most of the amendments in the update. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
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In February 2016, the FASB issued an update that sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight line basis over the term of the lease, respectively. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The revised guidance is effective on January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has begun developing an inventory of all leases as well as identifying any non-lease components in our lease arrangements. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact of this new guidance.
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires an entity to determine whether the nature of its promise to provide goods or services to a customer is performed in a principal or agent capacity and to recognize revenue in a gross or net manner based on its principal/agent designation. This guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In March 2016, the FASB issued an update that changes the accounting for certain aspects of share-based compensation. Among other things, the revised guidance allows companies to make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest or account for forfeitures when they occur. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted the provisions of this guidance beginning January 1, 2016 and determined that there is no impact to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The Company’s policy is to account for forfeitures as they occur.
In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance on how certain transactions should be classified and presented in the statement of cash flows as either operating, investing or financing activities. Among other things, the update provides specific guidance on where to classify debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, payments for contingent consideration made after a business combination and distributions received from equity method investments. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance where a reporting entity will need to evaluate if it should consolidate a VIE. The amendments change the evaluation of whether a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE by changing how a single decision maker of a VIE treats indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the classification of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The amendment requires restricted cash to be included in the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total cash amounts. Therefore, transfers between cash and restricted cash will no longer be shown on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
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In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance that revises the definition of a business. This new guidance is applicable when evaluating whether an acquisition should be treated as either a business acquisition or an asset acquisition. Under the revised guidance, when substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single asset or group of similar assets, the assets acquired would not be considered a business. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and the amendments will be applied prospectively. Early application is permitted only for transactions that have not previously been reported in issued financial statements. The Company has assessed this revised guidance and expects, based on historical acquisitions, that future properties acquired will qualify as an asset acquisition rather than a business acquisition, which would result in the capitalization of related transaction costs. The Company has not adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2016.
Note 3 — Real Estate Investments
The Company owned 19 properties as of December 31, 2016. The Company focuses on investing in MOBs, seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities primarily to expand and diversify its portfolio and revenue base. The rentable square feet or annualized straight-line rental income of the following acquisitions represent 5% or more of the Company’s total portfolio rentable square feet or annualized straight-line rental income as of December 31, 2016:
On July 24, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a medical office building and a leasehold interest in an adjacent parking lot located in Decatur, Georgia (“Decatur Medical Office Building”). The seller of Decatur Medical Office Building was GCS Stemmer Properties, LLC, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Decatur Medical Office Building was $5.1 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Decatur Medical Office Building as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.1 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On August 3, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a medical office building located in Cleveland, Ohio (“Buckeye Health Center”). The seller of Buckeye Health Center was 200 E. 18th LLC, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Buckeye Health Center was $5.6 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Buckeye Health Center as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.1 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On August 14, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in two adjacent medical office buildings located in Lawrenceville, Georgia (“Philip Professional Center”). The seller of Philip Professional Center was ICM VI — Philip Centre, LP, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Philip Professional Center was $9.0 million and was funded with $3.9 million in proceeds from the Company’s IPO and the assumption of $5.1 million in existing mortgage debt. The Company accounted for the purchase of Philip Professional Center as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.2 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On August 21, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a seniors housing community located in Collinsville, Illinois (“Cedarhurst of Collinsville”). The seller of Cedarhurst of Collinsville was Cedarhurst of Collinsville, LLC, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Cedarhurst of Collinsville was
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$11.6 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Cedarhurst of Collinsville as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.4 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On August 25, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a seniors housing community located in Richmond, Kentucky (“Arcadian Cove Assisted Living”). The sellers of Arcadian Cove Assisted Living were Arcadian Cove, LLC and Arcadian Assisted Living, LLC, neither of which had any preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Arcadian Cove Assisted Living was $4.8 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Arcadian Cove Assisted Living as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.2 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On September 11, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a medical office building located in Woodbury, Minnesota (“Woodlake Office Center”). The seller of Woodlake Office Center was Kraus-Anderson, Incorporated, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Woodlake Office Center was $14.9 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Woodlake Office Center as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.3 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On October 8, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a medical office building located in Gilbert, Arizona (“Greenfield Medical Center”). The seller of Greenfield Medical Center was Holworthy Property, LLC, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Greenfield Medical Center was $7.0 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Greenfield Medical Center as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.2 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On October 22, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a medical office building located in Ft. Meyers, Florida (“Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center”). The seller of Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center was Fort Myers Creekside MOB, LP, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center was $5.3 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.1 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
On December 4, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the fee simple interest in a medical office building located in Warren, Michigan (“Beaumont Medical Center”). The seller of Beaumont Medical Center was Beaumont Medical Building-Warren, LLC, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Beaumont Medical Center was $13.7 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Beaumont Medical Center as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $0.3 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
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Note 3 — Real Estate Investments – (continued)
On December 4, 2015, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the leasehold interest in a medical office building located in Joliet, Illinois (“Madison Medical Plaza”). The seller of Madison Medical Plaza was Joliet Investors, LLLP, which had no preexisting relationship with the Company. The contract purchase price of Madison Medical Plaza was $19.5 million and was funded with proceeds from the Company’s IPO. The Company accounted for the purchase of Madison Medical Plaza as a business combination and incurred acquisition related costs of $1.9 million, which are reflected in the acquisition and transaction related line on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The following table presents the allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Company did not acquire any properties during the year ended December 31, 2016 or for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, 2015 |
Real estate investments, at cost:
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Land | | $ | 10,225 | |
Buildings, fixtures and improvements | | | 101,129 | |
Total tangible assets | | | 111,354 | |
Acquired intangibles:
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In-place leases | | | 16,023 | |
Market lease assets | | | 2,427 | |
Market lease liabilities | | | (1,902 | ) |
Total assets acquired, net | | | 127,902 | |
Mortgage note payable assumed to acquire real estate investment | | | (5,124 | ) |
Premium on mortgage assumed | | | (172 | ) |
Other liabilities assumed | | | (126 | ) |
Cash paid for acquired real estate investments | | $ | 122,480 | |
Number of properties purchased | | | 19 | |
The following table presents future minimum base rental cash payments due to the Company over the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2016. These amounts exclude contingent rent payments, as applicable, that may be collected from certain tenants based on provisions related to performance thresholds and increases in annual rent based on exceeding certain economic indexes, among other items.
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(In thousands) | | Future Minimum Base Rent Payments |
2017 | | $ | 8,909 | |
2018 | | | 8,691 | |
2019 | | | 8,297 | |
2020 | | | 7,827 | |
2021 | | | 6,431 | |
Thereafter | | | 18,846 | |
Total | | $ | 59,001 | |
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Note 3 — Real Estate Investments – (continued)
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not have any tenants (including for this purpose, all affiliates of such tenants) whose annualized rental income on a straight-line basis represented 10% or greater of total annualized rental income for the portfolio on a straight-line basis. The Company did not own any properties and had no tenant concentrations as of December 31, 2014.
The following table lists the states where the Company has a concentration of properties where annualized rental income on a straight-line basis represented 10% or more of consolidated annualized rental income on a straight-line basis as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. The Company did not own any properties and had no state concentrations as of December 31, 2014.
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| | December 31, |
State | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Georgia | | | 11.8 | % | | | 11.9 | % |
Illinois | | | 42.1 | % | | | 41.9 | % |
Intangible Assets and Liabilities
Acquired intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of the periods presented:
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| | December 31, 2016 | | December 31, 2015 |
(In thousands) | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount |
Intangible assets:
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In-place leases | | $ | 16,023 | | | $ | 4,058 | | | $ | 11,965 | | | $ | 16,023 | | | $ | 931 | | | $ | 15,092 | |
Intangible market lease assets | | | 2,427 | | | | 434 | | | | 1,993 | | | | 2,427 | | | | 81 | | | | 2,346 | |
Total acquired intangible assets | | $ | 18,450 | | | $ | 4,492 | | | $ | 13,958 | | | $ | 18,450 | | | $ | 1,012 | | | $ | 17,438 | |
Intangible market lease liabilities | | $ | 1,902 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 1,701 | | | $ | 1,902 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 1,849 | |
The following table discloses amounts recognized within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) related to amortization of in-place lease assets, amortization and accretion of above- and below-market lease assets and liabilities, net and the accretion of above-market ground leases, for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The Company had no intangible assets and liabilities and did not recognize any amortization or accretion during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Amortization of in-place leases(1) | | $ | 3,127 | | | $ | 931 | |
Amortization (accretion) of above- and below-market leases, net(2) | | | 221 | | | | 35 | |
Accretion of above-market ground leases(3) | | | (16 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
| (1) | Reflected within depreciation and amortization expense |
| (2) | Reflected within rental income |
| (3) | Reflected within property operating and maintenance expense |
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The following table provides the projected amortization expense and adjustments to revenues for the next five years:
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(In thousands) | | 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
In-place lease assets | | $ | 2,362 | | | $ | 2,197 | | | $ | 2,022 | | | $ | 1,794 | | | $ | 1,285 | |
Total to be added to amortization expense | | $ | 2,362 | | | $ | 2,197 | | | $ | 2,022 | | | $ | 1,794 | | | $ | 1,285 | |
Above-market lease assets | | $ | 351 | | | $ | 318 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 301 | | | $ | 224 | |
Below-market lease liabilities | | | (132 | ) | | | (132 | ) | | | (131 | ) | | | (127 | ) | | | (120 | ) |
Total to be deducted from rental income | | $ | 219 | | | $ | 186 | | | $ | 178 | | | $ | 174 | | | $ | 104 | |
Above-market ground lease liabilities | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | |
Total to be deducted from property operating and maintenance expense | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | |
Note 4 — Mortgage Note Payable
The following table reflects the Company’s mortgage note payable as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:
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Portfolio | | Encumbered Properties | | Outstanding Loan Amount as of December 31, | | Effective Interest Rate | | Interest Rate | | Maturity |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
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Philip Professional Center – Lawrenceville, GA | | | 2 | | | $ | 4,997 | | | $ | 5,093 | | | | 4.0 | % | | | Fixed | | | | Oct. 2019 | |
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization | | | | | | | (78 | ) | | | (108 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable, net of deferred financing costs | | | | | | $ | 4,919 | | | $ | 4,985 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2016, the Company had pledged $9.0 million in real estate as collateral for the mortgage note payable. This real estate is not available to satisfy other debts and obligations unless first satisfying the mortgage note payable on the property. The Company makes payments of principal and interest on its mortgage note payable on a monthly basis.
The following table summarizes the scheduled aggregate principal payments on the Company’s mortgage note payable for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2016:
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(In thousands) | | Future Principal Payments |
2017 | | $ | 100 | |
2018 | | | 104 | |
2019 | | | 4,793 | |
2020 | | | — | |
2021 | | | — | |
Thereafter | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 4,997 | |
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Note 5 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments
GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of inputs used in measuring financial instruments at fair value. GAAP establishes market-based or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by valuation models using management assumptions in the absence of market inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are described below:
| Level 1 — | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. |
| Level 2 — | Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset and liability or can be corroborated with observable market data for substantially the entire contractual term of the asset or liability. |
| Level 3 — | Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in the pricing of the asset or liability and are consequently not based on market activity, but rather through particular valuation techniques. |
The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter and depending on various factors, it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, the Company expects that changes in classifications between levels will be rare.
The Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The fair value of short-term financial instruments such as cash, restricted cash, straight-line rent receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, deferred costs, net, accounts payable and accrued expenses, deferred rent and distributions payable approximates their carrying value on the consolidated balance sheets due to their short-term nature. The fair value of the Company’s remaining financial instrument that is not reported at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet is reported below.
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(In thousands) | | Level | | Carrying Amount(1) at December 31, 2016 | | Fair Value at December 31, 2016 | | Carrying Amount(1) at December 31, 2015 | | Fair Value at December 31, 2015 |
Mortgage note payable and premium, net | | | 3 | | | $ | 5,110 | | | $ | 5,085 | | | $ | 5,248 | | | $ | 5,181 | |
| (1) | Carrying value includes gross mortgage note payable of $5.0 million and $5.1 million and mortgage premium, net of $0.1 million and $0.2 million as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. |
The fair value of the mortgage note payable is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on the Advisor’s experience with similar types of borrowing arrangements.
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Note 6 — Common Stock
The Company had 7.0 million and 6.8 million shares of common stock outstanding, including unvested restricted shares and shares issued pursuant to the DRIP, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company had received total gross proceeds, net of shares repurchased under the SRP, of $171.5 million and $167.2 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Company has paid distributions on a monthly basis to stockholders of record on a daily basis at a rate equal to $0.0042808219 per day, which is equivalent to $1.56 per annum, per share of common stock, beginning on March 15, 2015. In March 2016, the Company’s board of directors ratified the existing distribution amount equivalent to $1.56 per annum, and, for the calendar year 2016, affirmed a change to the daily distribution payable to stockholders of record each day during the applicable period to $0.0042691257 per day per share of common stock to accurately reflect that 2016 was a leap year. Distributions are payable by the 5th day following each month end to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month. Distribution payments are dependent on the availability of funds. The board of directors may reduce the amount of distributions paid or suspend distribution payments at any time and therefore distribution payments are not assured.
Share Repurchase Program
The Company’s board of directors has adopted the SRP, which enables stockholders to sell their shares to the Company in limited circumstances. The SRP permits investors to sell their shares back to the Company after they have held them for at least one year, subject to significant conditions and limitations described below.
Prior to the time that the Company’s shares are listed on a national securities exchange and until the Company begins to calculate NAV (other than with respect to a repurchase request that is made in connection with a stockholder’s death or disability), the repurchase price per share will depend on the length of time investors have held such shares as follows: after one year from the purchase date — the lower of $23.13 or 92.5% of the amount they actually paid for each share, and after two years from the purchase date — the lower of $23.75 or 95.0% of the amount they actually paid for each share (in each case, as adjusted for any stock distributions, combinations, splits and recapitalizations). In cases of requests for death and disability, the repurchase prices will be equal to the price actually paid for each such share.
Beginning with the NAV Pricing Date, the price per share that the Company will pay to repurchase its shares will be equal to its NAV at the time of repurchase multiplied by a percentage equal to (i) 92.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than one year and less than two years; (ii) 95.0%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than two years and less than three years; (iii) 97.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than three years and less than four years; or (iv) 100.0%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than four years. In cases of requests for death and disability, the repurchase prices will be equal to NAV at the time of repurchase. Subject to limited exceptions, stockholders who redeem their shares of our common stock within the first four months from the date of purchase will be subject to a short-term trading fee of 2% of the aggregate NAV per share of the shares of common stock received.
Repurchases of shares of the Company’s common stock, when requested, are at the sole discretion of the board of directors. Until the First SRP Amendment (described below), the Company limited the number of shares repurchased during any calendar year to 5% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31st of the previous calendar year. In addition, the Company was only authorized to repurchase shares in a given quarter up to the amount of proceeds received from its DRIP in that same quarter.
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On January 25, 2016, the Company’s board of directors approved and amended the SRP (the “First SRP Amendment”) to supersede and replace the existing SRP. Under the SRP Amendment, repurchases of shares of the Company’s common stock, when requested, are at the sole discretion of the board of directors and generally will be made semiannually (each six-month period ending June 30 or December 31, a “fiscal semester”). Repurchases for any fiscal semester will be limited to a maximum of 2.5% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the previous fiscal year (the “Prior Year Outstanding Shares”), with a maximum for any fiscal year of 5.0% of the Prior Year Outstanding Shares. In addition, the Company is only authorized to repurchase shares in a given fiscal semester up to the amount of proceeds received from its DRIP in that same fiscal semester. If the NAV Pricing Date occurs during any fiscal semester, any repurchase requests received during such fiscal semester will be paid at the applicable NAV then in effect.
On June 29, 2016, the board of directors of the Company further amended the Company’s SRP (the “Second SRP Amendment”) to provide, solely for calendar year 2016, for a nine-month repurchase period ending September 30, 2016 and a three-month repurchase period ending December 31, 2016, instead of two semi-annual periods ending June 30 and December 31. The annual limit on repurchases under the SRP remains unchanged and continues to be limited to a maximum of 5.0% of the Prior Year Outstanding Shares and is subject to the terms and limitations set forth in the SRP. Accordingly, the nine-month repurchase period ending September 30, 2016 will be limited to a maximum of 3.75% of the Prior Year Outstanding Shares and the three-month repurchase period ending December 31, 2016 will be limited to a maximum of 1.25% of the Prior Year Outstanding Shares, and in each case will continue to be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the SRP, as amended. The Second SRP Amendment also provides, for calendar year 2016 only, that any amendments, suspensions or terminations of the SRP will become effective on the day following the Company’s public announcement of such amendments, suspension or termination. The Second SRP Amendment became effective on July 30, 2016 and will only apply to repurchase periods in calendar year 2016.
On September 21, 2016, the board of directors of the Company further amended the Company’s SRP (the “Third SRP Amendment”) to provide, solely for calendar year 2016, for one twelve-month repurchase period ending December 31, 2016. The annual limit on repurchases under the SRP remains unchanged and continues to be limited to a maximum of 5.0% of the Prior Year Outstanding Shares and is subject to the terms and limitations set forth in the SRP. Following calendar year 2016, the repurchase periods will return to two semi-annual periods and applicable limitations set forth in the SRP. The Third SRP Amendment became effective on September 22, 2016 and will only apply to repurchase periods in calendar year 2016.
When a stockholder requests a repurchase and the repurchase is approved by the Company’s board of directors, the Company will reclassify such obligation from equity to a liability based on the value of the obligation. Shares purchased under the SRP will have the status of authorized but unissued shares. The following table reflects the number of shares repurchased cumulatively through December 31, 2016:
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| | Number of Shares Repurchased | | Average Price per Share |
Cumulative repurchases as of December 31, 2015(1) | | | 1,021 | | | $ | 24.97 | |
Year ended December 31, 2016(2) | | | — | | | | — | |
Cumulative repurchases as of December 31, 2016(2) | | | 1,021 | | | $ | 24.97 | |
| (1) | Excludes rejected repurchases of 1,336 shares for approximately $33,000 at an average price per share of $24.95, which were unfulfilled as of December 31, 2015. |
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| (2) | As permitted under the SRP, in January 2017, the Company’s board of directors authorized, with respect to repurchase requests received during the year ended December 31, 2016, the repurchase of shares validly submitted for repurchase in an amount equal to 2.5% of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, representing less than all the shares validly submitted for repurchase during the year ended December 31, 2016. Accordingly, 0.1 million shares for $1.9 million at an average repurchase price per share of $22.77 (including all shares submitted for death and disability) were approved for repurchase and completed in February 2017, while repurchase requests of 0.2 million shares for $4.0 million at an average price per share of $22.29 were rejected. |
The SRP will immediately terminate if the Company’s shares are listed on any national securities exchange. In addition, our board of directors may amend, suspend (in whole or in part) or terminate the SRP at any time, with effect the day following announcement of the amendment, suspension or termination, during calendar year 2016, and thereafter upon 30 days’ prior written notice to our stockholders.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan
Pursuant to the DRIP, stockholders may elect to reinvest distributions by purchasing shares of common stock in lieu of receiving cash. No dealer manager fees or selling commissions are paid with respect to shares purchased under the DRIP. The shares purchased pursuant to the DRIP have the same rights and are treated in the same manner as the shares issued pursuant to the IPO. The board of directors may designate that certain cash or other distributions be excluded from reinvestment pursuant to the DRIP. On June 29, 2016, the board of directors of the Company amended the DRIP such that any amendment, suspension or termination of the DRIP will become effective immediately upon (i) the Company’s public announcement of such amendment, suspension or termination and (ii) the Company’s mailing of a notice regarding the amendment, suspension or termination to each DRIP participant. Shares issued under the DRIP are recorded to equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in the period distributions are declared. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, the Company issued 0.2 million and 0.1 million shares of common stock pursuant to the DRIP, generating aggregate proceeds of $4.3 million and $2.2 million. The Company did not issue any shares of common stock pursuant to the DRIP during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
Note 7 — Related Party Transactions and Arrangements
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Special Limited Partnership, LLC (the “Special Limited Partner”), an entity controlled by the Sponsor, owned 8,888 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Advisor and its affiliates may incur and pay costs and fees on behalf of the Company. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had $0.1 million payable to related parties.
The Former Dealer Manager served as the dealer manager of the IPO. SK Research, LLC (“SK Research”) and American National Stock Transfer, LLC (“ANST”), both subsidiaries of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager, provided other general professional services through December 2015 and January 2016, respectively. RCS Capital Corporation (“RCAP”), the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager and certain of its affiliates that provided us with services, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2016, prior to which it was also under common control with AR Global, the parent of the Company’s sponsor. In May 2016, RCAP and its affiliated debtors emerged from bankruptcy under the new name Aretec Group, Inc.
Fees Paid in Connection with the IPO
The Former Dealer Manager was paid fees and compensation in connection with the sale of the Company’s common stock in the IPO. The Former Dealer Manager was paid a selling commission of up to 7.0% of the per share purchase price of the IPO proceeds before reallowance of commissions earned by
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participating broker-dealers. In addition, the Former Dealer Manager received up to 3.0% of the gross proceeds from the sale of shares, before reallowance to participating broker-dealers, as a dealer manager fee. The Former Dealer Manager was able to reallow its dealer manager fee to such participating broker-dealers. A participating broker dealer may have elected to receive a fee equal to 7.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of shares (not including selling commissions and dealer manager fees) by such participating broker dealer, with 2.5% thereof paid at the time of such sale and 1.0% thereof paid on each anniversary of the closing of such sale up to and including the fifth anniversary of the closing of such sale. If this option was elected, the dealer manager fee was reduced to 2.5% of gross proceeds (not including selling commissions and dealer manager fees). The following table details total selling commissions and dealer manager fees incurred from and due to the Former Dealer Manager as of and for the periods presented:
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, | | For the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 | | Payable as of December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Total commissions and fees incurred from and due to the Former Dealer Manager | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,368 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The Advisor, Sponsor and Former Dealer Manager and their affiliates received compensation and reimbursement for services relating to the IPO. All offering costs incurred by the Company and the Advisor, Sponsor and Former Dealer Manager and their affiliates on behalf of the Company are charged to additional paid-in capital on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The following table details fees and reimbursable offering costs incurred and payable as of and for the periods presented:
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, | | For the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 | | Payable as of December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Fees and expense reimbursements incurred from and due to the Advisor and its affiliates | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,953 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12 | |
Fees and expense reimbursements incurred from and due to the Former Dealer Manager and its affiliates | | | — | | | | 1,487 | | | | 619 | | | | 228 | | | | 228 | |
Fees and expense reimbursements incurred from and due to the Sponsor | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total fees and expense reimbursements incurred from and due to the Advisor, Sponsor and Former Dealer Manager and their affiliates | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,447 | | | $ | 685 | | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 240 | |
The Company was responsible for offering and related costs from the IPO, excluding selling commissions and dealer manager fees, up to a maximum of 2.0% of gross proceeds received from the IPO, measured at the end of the IPO. Offering costs, excluding selling commissions and dealer manager fees, in excess of the 2.0% limitation as of the end of the IPO are the Advisor’s responsibility. The IPO lapsed in accordance with its terms on August 20, 2016. As of the end of the IPO, offering and related costs, excluding commissions and dealer manager fees, exceeded 2.0% of gross proceeds received from the IPO by $3.8 million. At the end of the IPO, the amount by which the Company was over the 2.0% limitation was netted against the offering costs that were previously charged to additional paid-in capital on the accompanying consolidated balance
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sheets. The Company recorded a corresponding receivable from the Advisor for this amount, which was subsequently reclassified to additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016.
Fees and Participations Paid in Connection With the Operations of the Company
The Advisor receives an acquisition fee of 1.5% of the contract purchase price of each property acquired and 1.5% of the amount advanced for a loan or other investment. The Advisor is also reimbursed for services provided for which it incurs investment-related expense, or insourced expenses. Such insourced expenses may not exceed 0.5% of the contract purchase price of each acquired property and 0.5% of the amount advanced for a loan or other investment. Additionally, the Company reimburses the Advisor for third party acquisition expenses. The Company also reimburses the Advisor for legal expenses it or its affiliates incur in connection with the selection, evaluation and acquisition of assets, in an amount not to exceed 0.1% of the contract purchase price of each property or 0.1% of the amount advanced for each loan or other investment. Once the proceeds from the IPO have been fully invested, the aggregate amount of acquisition fees and any financing coordination fees (as described below) may not exceed 2.0% of the contract purchase price and the amount advanced for a loan or other investment for all the assets acquired. In no event will the total of all acquisition fees, acquisition expenses and any financing coordination fees payable with respect to a particular investment exceed 4.5% of the contract purchase price of the Company’s portfolio to be measured at the close of the acquisition phase or 4.5% of the amount advanced for all loans or other investments.
If the Advisor provides services in connection with the origination or refinancing of any debt that the Company obtains and uses to acquire properties or to make other permitted investments, or that is assumed, directly or indirectly, in connection with the acquisition of properties, the Company will pay the Advisor a financing coordination fee equal to 0.75% of the amount available and/or outstanding under such financing, subject to certain limitations.
For its asset management services, the Company pays the Advisor an asset management subordinated participation by causing the OP to issue (subject to periodic approval by the board of directors) to the Advisor performance-based restricted, forfeitable partnership units of the OP designated as “Class B Units.” The Class B Units are intended to be profit interests and will vest, and no longer be subject to forfeiture, at such time as any one of the following events occur: (1) the termination of the advisory agreement by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Company’s independent directors without cause; (2) a listing of the Company’s common stock on a national securities exchange; or (3) a transaction to which the Company or the OP is a party, as a result of which OP Units or the Company’s common stock are or will be exchanged for or converted into the right, or the holders of such securities will otherwise be entitled, to receive cash, securities or other property or any combination thereof; provided that the Advisor, pursuant to the advisory agreement, is providing services to the Company immediately prior to the occurrence of an event of the type described therein (the “performance condition”). Such Class B Units will be forfeited immediately if the advisory agreement is terminated for any reason other than a termination without cause.
When and if approved by the board of directors, the Class B Units are expected to be issued to the Advisor quarterly in arrears pursuant to the terms of the limited partnership agreement of the OP. The number of Class B Units issued in any quarter is an amount equal to: (i) the excess of (A) the product of (y) 0.1875% multiplied by (z) the cost of the Company’s assets (until the NAV Pricing Date, then the lower of the cost of assets and the fair value of the Company’s assets) over (B) any amounts payable as an oversight fee (as described below) for such calendar quarter; divided by (ii) the value of one share of common stock as of the last day of such calendar quarter, which is equal initially to $22.50 (the IPO price minus the selling commissions and dealer manager fees). The value of issued Class B Units will be determined and expensed when the Company deems the achievement of the performance condition to be probable. The Advisor will receive distributions on unvested Class B Units equal to the distribution received on the Company’s common
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stock. Such distributions on issued Class B Units will be expensed in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss until the performance condition is considered probable to occur. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of 38,668 and 7,254 Class B Units, respectively, to the Advisor in connection with this arrangement. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s board of directors had approved the issuance of 45,922 Class B Units to the Advisor in connection with this arrangement.
Unless the Company contracts with a third party, the Company will pay the Property Manager a property management fee of 1.5% of gross revenues from the Company’s single-tenant net leased properties and 2.5% of gross revenues from all other types of properties. The Company will also reimburse the Property Manager for property level expenses. If the Company contracts directly with third parties for such services, the Company will pay them customary market fees and will pay the Property Manager an oversight fee of up to 1.0% of the gross revenues of the property managed. In no event shall the Property Manager or any affiliates of the Property Manager be entitled to an oversight fee if any third party receives market fees greater than the property management fee, as explained above. Further, in no event will the Company pay the Property Manager or any affiliates of the Property Manager both a property management fee and an oversight fee with respect to any particular property. Property management fees are recorded to operating fees to related party in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
SK Research and ANST, both subsidiaries of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager, provided other general professional services through December 2015 and January 2016, respectively. The Advisor pays general and administrative expenses on behalf of the Company, for which, the Company subsequently reimburses the Advisor. These fees and reimbursements are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The following table details amounts incurred, forgiven and payable in connection with the Company’s operations-related services described above as of and for the periods presented:
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, | | For the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 | | Payable (Receivable) as of December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
| Incurred | | Forgiven | | Incurred | | Forgiven | | Incurred | | Forgiven | | 2016 | | 2015 |
One-time fees and reimbursements:
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Acquisition fees | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,910 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Acquisition cost reimbursements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 637 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financing coordination fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ongoing fees and reimbursements:
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Property management fees | | | 31 | | | | — | | | | 46 | | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (129 | ) | | | 4 | |
Professional fees and reimbursements | | | 267 | | | | — | | | | 343 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 29 | | | | 43 | |
Distributions on Class B units | | | 43 | | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | 1 | |
Total related party operating fees and reimbursements | | $ | 341 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,976 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (98 | ) | | $ | 48 | |
The Company reimburses the Advisor’s costs of providing administrative services, subject to the limitation that the Company will not reimburse the Advisor for any amount by which the Company’s operating expenses at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of (a) 2.0% of average invested assets and (b) 25.0% of net income other than any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debt, impairments or other similar non-cash expenses and excluding any gain from the sale of assets for that period (the “2%/25% Limitation”), unless the Company’s independent directors determine that such excess was
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justified based on unusual and nonrecurring factors which they deem sufficient, in which case the excess amount may be reimbursed to the Advisor in subsequent periods. Additionally, the Company will reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs in connection with other services during the operational stage; however, the Company may not reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs in connection with services for which the Advisor receives acquisition fees, acquisition expense reimbursements or real estate commissions or for persons serving as executive officers of the Company. No reimbursement was incurred from the Advisor for providing such services during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
In order to improve operating cash flows and the ability to pay distributions from operating cash flows, the Advisor may elect to forgive and absorb certain fees. Because the Advisor may forgive or absorb certain fees, cash flow from operations that would have been paid to the Advisor may be available to pay distributions to stockholders. The fees that are forgiven are not deferrals and, accordingly, will not be paid to the Advisor in the future. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Advisor elected to forgive approximately $3,000 in fees. There were no such fees forgiven during the year ended December 31, 2016 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014. In certain instances, to improve the Company’s working capital, the Advisor may elect to absorb a portion of the Company’s property operating and general and administrative costs, which the Company will not repay. No such expenses were absorbed by the Advisor during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
The predecessor to AR Global was party to a services agreement with RCS Advisory Services, LLC, a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager (“RCS Advisory”), pursuant to which RCS Advisory and its affiliates provided the Company and certain other companies sponsored by AR Global with services (including, without limitation, transaction management, compliance, due diligence, event coordination and marketing services, among others) on a time and expenses incurred basis or at a flat rate based on services performed. The predecessor to AR Global instructed RCS Advisory to stop providing such services in November 2015 and no services have since been provided by RCS Advisory.
The Company was also party to a transfer agency agreement with ANST, a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager, pursuant to which ANST provided the Company with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services), and supervisory services overseeing the transfer agency services performed by DST Systems, Inc., a third-party transfer agent (“DST”). AR Global received written notice from ANST on February 10, 2016 that it would wind down operations by the end of the month and would withdraw as the transfer agent effective February 29, 2016. On February 26, 2016, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with DST to provide the Company directly with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services).
Fees and Participations Paid in Connection with a Listing or the Liquidation of the Company’s Real Estate Assets
The Company will pay the Advisor an annual subordinated performance fee calculated on the basis of the Company’s total return to stockholders, payable annually in arrears, such that for any year in which the Company’s total return on stockholder’s capital exceeds 6.0% per annum, the Advisor will be entitled to 15.0% of the excess total return but not to exceed 10.0% of the aggregate total return for such year. This fee will be payable only upon the sale of assets, distributions or other event which results in the return on stockholder’s capital exceeding 6.0% per annum. No subordinated performance fees were incurred during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
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The Company will pay the Advisor a real estate commission on the sale of property, not to exceed the lesser of 2.0% of the contract sale price of the property and 50.0% of the total brokerage commission paid if a third party broker is also involved; provided, however, that in no event may the real estate commissions paid to the Advisor, its affiliates and agents and unaffiliated third parties exceed the lesser of 6.0% of the contract sales price and a reasonable, customary and competitive real estate commission. Real estate commissions will only be payable to the Advisor if the Advisor or its affiliates, as determined by a majority of the independent directors, provided a substantial amount of services in connection with the sale. No such fees were incurred during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
The Company will pay the Special Limited Partner a subordinated participation in the net sales proceeds of the sale of real estate assets of 15.0% of remaining net sale proceeds after return of capital contributions to investors plus payment to investors of a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return on the capital contributed by investors. The Special Limited Partner will not be entitled to the subordinated participation in the net sales proceeds unless investors have received a return of their capital plus a return equal to a 6.0% cumulative non-compounded annual return on their capital contributions. No participation in net sales proceeds was incurred during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
If the Company’s shares of common stock are listed on a national securities exchange, the Special Limited Partner will receive a subordinated incentive listing distribution from the OP equal to 15.0% of the amount by which the Company’s market value plus distributions exceeds the aggregate capital contributed by investors plus an amount equal to a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return to investors. The Company cannot assure that it will provide this 6.0% annual return but the Special Limited Partner will not be entitled to the subordinated incentive listing distribution unless investors have received a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return on their capital contributions. No such distribution was incurred during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014. Neither the Special Limited Partner nor any of its affiliates can earn both the subordinated participation in the net sales proceeds and the subordinated listing distribution.
Upon termination or non-renewal of the advisory agreement with the Advisor, with or without cause, the Special Limited Partner will be entitled to receive distributions from the OP equal to 15% of the amount by which the sum of the Company’s market value plus distributions exceeds the sum of the aggregate capital contributed by investors plus an amount equal to an annual 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax, non-compounded annual return to investors. The Special Limited Partner may elect to defer its right to receive a subordinated distribution upon termination until either a listing on a national securities exchange or other liquidity event occurs.
Note 8 — Economic Dependency
Under various agreements, the Company has engaged or will engage the Advisor, its affiliates and entities under common ownership with the Advisor to provide certain services that are essential to the Company, including asset management services, supervision of the management and leasing of properties owned by the Company, asset acquisition and disposition decisions, the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issue, as well as other administrative responsibilities for the Company including accounting services and investor relations.
As a result of these relationships, the Company is dependent upon the Advisor and its affiliates. In the event that the Advisor and its affiliates are unable to provide the Company with the respective services, the Company will be required to find alternative providers of these services.
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Note 9 — Equity-Based Compensation
Restricted Share Plan
The Company has an employee and director incentive restricted share plan (the “RSP”), which provides for the automatic grant of 1,333 restricted shares of common stock to each of the independent directors, without any further action by the Company’s board of directors or the stockholders, after initial election to the board of directors and after each annual stockholder’s meeting, with such shares vesting annually beginning with the one year anniversary of initial election to the board of directors and the date of the next annual meeting, respectively. Restricted shares issued to independent directors vest over a five-year period in increments of 20.0% per annum. The RSP provides the Company with the ability to grant awards of restricted shares to the Company’s directors, officers and employees (if the Company ever has employees), employees of the Advisor and its affiliates, employees of entities that provide services to the Company, directors of the Advisor or of entities that provide services to the Company, certain consultants to the Company and the Advisor and its affiliates or to entities that provide services to the Company. The total number of common shares granted under the RSP may not exceed 5.0% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock on a fully diluted basis at any time and in any event will not exceed 6.3 million shares (as such number may be adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations and similar events).
Restricted share awards entitle the recipient to receive common shares from the Company under terms that provide for vesting over a specified period of time or upon attainment of pre-established performance objectives. Such awards would typically be forfeited with respect to the unvested shares upon the termination of the recipient’s employment or other relationship with the Company. Restricted shares may not, in general, be sold or otherwise transferred until restrictions are removed and the shares have vested. Holders of restricted shares may receive cash distributions prior to the time that the restrictions on the restricted shares have lapsed. Any distributions payable in common shares shall be subject to the same restrictions as the underlying restricted shares. The following table reflects restricted share award activity for the period presented:
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| | Number of Common Shares | | Weighted-Average Issue Price |
Unvested, April 24, 2014 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Granted | | | 2,666 | | | | 22.50 | |
Vested | | | — | | | | — | |
Forfeitures | | | — | | | | — | |
Unvested December 31, 2014 | | | 2,666 | | | | 22.50 | |
Granted | | | 2,666 | | | | 22.50 | |
Vested | | | (533 | ) | | | 22.50 | |
Forfeitures | | | — | | | | — | |
Unvested, December 31, 2015 | | | 4,799 | | | | 22.50 | |
Granted | | | 2,666 | | | | 22.50 | |
Vested | | | (1,067 | ) | | | 22.50 | |
Forfeitures | | | — | | | | — | |
Unvested, December 31, 2016 | | | 6,398 | | | $ | 22.50 | |
As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted share award grants under the Company’s RSP. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.7 years. The fair value of the restricted shares is being expensed on a straight-line basis over the service period of five years. Compensation expense related to restricted shares was approximately $41,000, $30,000 and 4,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014, respectively. Compensation expense related to restricted shares is recorded as general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
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December 31, 2016
Note 10 — Non-Controlling Interests
The Company is the sole general partner and holds substantially all of the units of limited partner interests in the OP (“OP Units”). As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Advisor held 90 OP Units, which represents a nominal percentage of the aggregate OP ownership.
A holder of limited partner interests has the right to convert OP Units for the cash value of a corresponding number of shares of the Company’s common stock or, at the option of the OP, a corresponding number of shares of the Company’s common stock, as allowed by the limited partnership agreement of the OP. The remaining rights of the holders of limited partner interests in the OP are limited, however, and do not include the ability to replace the general partner or to approve the sale, purchase or refinancing of the OP’s assets. No distributions were paid to OP Unit holders during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 or the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
The Company has an investment arrangement with unaffiliated third parties whereby such investors receive an ownership interest in certain of the Company’s property owning subsidiaries and are entitled to receive a proportionate share of the net operating cash flow derived from the subsidiaries’ property. Upon disposition of a property subject to this investment arrangement, the investors will receive a proportionate share of the net proceeds from the sale of the property. The investors have no recourse to any other assets of the Company. Due to the nature of the Company’s involvement with the arrangement and the significance of its investment in relation to the investment of the third parties, the Company has determined that it controls each entity in this arrangement and therefore the entities related to this arrangement are consolidated within the Company’s financial statements. A non-controlling interest is recorded for the investor’s ownership interest in the properties.
The following table summarizes the activity related to investment arrangements with the unaffiliated third party. The Company did not have any distributions of net cash flow from operations related to these investment arrangements for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
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Property Name (Dollar amounts in thousands) | | Investment Date | | Third Party Net Investment Amount as of December 31, 2016 | | Non- Controlling Ownership Percentage as of December 31, 2016 | | As of December 31, 2016 | | As of December 31, 2015 | | Distributions(1) for the Year Ended December 31, |
| Net Real Estate Assets Subject to Investment Arrangement | | Mortgage Notes Payable Subject to Investment Arrangement | | Net Real Estate Assets Subject to Investment Arrangement | | Mortgage Notes Payable Subject to Investment Arrangement | | 2016 | | 2015 |
UnityPoint Clinic – Muscatine, IA | | | Dec. 2015 | | | $ | 283 | | | | 5 | % | | $ | 5,790 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,024 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15 | | | | — | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Moline, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 181 | | | | 5 | % | | | 3,691 | | | | — | | | | 3,846 | | | | — | | | | 10 | | | | — | |
| (1) | Represents distributions to unaffiliated third party investors of net cash flows from operations of the properties subject to the investment arrangements. |
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December 31, 2016
Note 11 — Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following is a summary of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computation for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014:
| | | | | | |
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | | Year Ended December 31, | | For the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Computation of Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Share:
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Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 745 | | | $ | (5,218 | ) | | $ | (180 | ) |
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | | | 6,882,285 | | | | 3,344,191 | | | | 7,937 | |
Basic net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | (1.56 | ) | | $ | (22.68 | ) |
Computation of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share:
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Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 745 | | | $ | (5,218 | ) | | $ | (180 | ) |
Adjustments to net income (loss) for common share equivalents | | | (105 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Diluted net income (loss) | | $ | 640 | | | $ | (5,218 | ) | | $ | (180 | ) |
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | | | 6,882,285 | | | | 3,344,191 | | | | 7,937 | |
Shares of unvested restricted shares(1) | | | 5,466 | | | | — | | | | — | |
OP Units | | | 90 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | | | 6,887,841 | | | | 3,344,191 | | | | 7,937 | |
Diluted net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | (1.56 | ) | | $ | (22.68 | ) |
| (1) | Weighted-average number of shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding for the periods presented. |
The Company had the following potentially dilutive securities as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, which were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to stockholders as their effect would have been antidilutive:
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| | December 31, |
| | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Unvested restricted shares | | | — | | | | 4,799 | | | | 2,666 | |
OP Units | | | — | | | | 90 | | | | 90 | |
Class B Units | | | 45,922 | | | | 7,254 | | | | — | |
Total potentially dilutive securities | | | 45,922 | | | | 12,143 | | | | 2,756 | |
Note 12 — Segment Reporting
During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company operated in three reportable business segments for management and internal financial reporting purposes: medical office buildings, triple-net leased healthcare facilities and seniors housing — operating properties. During the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014, the Company did not own any properties and had not commenced real estate operations.
The Company evaluates performance and makes resource allocations based on its three business segments. The medical office building segment primarily consists of MOBs leased to healthcare-related tenants under long-term leases, which may require such tenants to pay a pro rata share of property-related expenses. The triple-net leased healthcare facilities segment primarily consists of investments in seniors housing
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December 31, 2016
Note 12 — Segment Reporting – (continued)
communities, hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing facilities under long-term leases, under which tenants are generally responsible to directly pay property-related expenses. The SHOP segment consists of direct investments in seniors housing communities, primarily providing assisted living, independent living and memory care services, which are operated through engaging independent third-party managers. There were no intersegment sales or transfers during the periods presented.
The Company evaluates the performance of the combined properties in each segment based on net operating income (“NOI”). NOI is defined as total revenues, excluding contingent purchase price consideration, less property operating and maintenance expense. NOI excludes all other items of expense and income included in the financial statements in calculating net income (loss). The Company uses NOI to assess and compare property level performance and to make decisions concerning the operation of the properties. The Company believes that NOI is useful as a performance measure because, when compared across periods, NOI reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating expenses and acquisition activity on an unleveraged basis, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).
NOI excludes certain components from net income (loss) in order to provide results that are more closely related to a property’s results of operations. For example, interest expense is not necessarily linked to the operating performance of a real estate asset and is often incurred at the corporate level. In addition, depreciation and amortization, because of historical cost accounting and useful life estimates, may distort operating performance at the property level. NOI presented by the Company may not be comparable to NOI reported by other REITs that define NOI differently. The Company believes that in order to facilitate a clear understanding of the Company’s operating results, NOI should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) as presented in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indication of the Company’s performance or to cash flows as a measure of the Company’s liquidity or ability to make distributions.
The following tables reconcile the segment activity to consolidated net income (loss) attributable to stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
| Medical Office Buildings | | Triple-Net Leased Healthcare Facilities | | Seniors Housing – Operating Properties | | Consolidated |
Revenues:
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Rental income | | $ | 8,675 | | | $ | 418 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,093 | |
Operating expense reimbursements | | | 2,651 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,651 | |
Resident services and fee income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,878 | | | | 2,878 | |
Total revenues | | | 11,326 | | | | 418 | | | | 2,878 | | | | 14,622 | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 3,317 | | | | 2 | | | | 1,950 | | | | 5,269 | |
NOI | | $ | 8,009 | | | $ | 416 | | | $ | 928 | | | | 9,353 | |
Operating fees to related party | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (31 | ) |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (350 | ) |
General and administrative | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,898 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5,976 | ) |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (189 | ) |
Interest and other income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (149 | ) |
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17 | ) |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 745 | |
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December 31, 2016
Note 12 — Segment Reporting – (continued)
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, 2015 |
| Medical Office Buildings | | Triple-Net Leased Healthcare Facilities | | Seniors Housing – Operating Properties | | Consolidated |
Revenues:
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Rental income | | $ | 2,393 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,540 | |
Operating expense reimbursements | | | 573 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 573 | |
Resident services and fee income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,030 | | | | 1,030 | |
Total revenues | | | 2,966 | | | | 147 | | | | 1,030 | | | | 4,143 | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 717 | | | | 1 | | | | 652 | | | | 1,370 | |
NOI | | $ | 2,249 | | | $ | 146 | | | $ | 378 | | | | 2,773 | |
Operating fees to related party | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (46 | ) |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4,747 | ) |
General and administrative | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,315 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,737 | ) |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (73 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (84 | ) |
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (5,218 | ) |
The following table reconciles the segment activity to consolidated total assets as of the periods presented:
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(In thousands) | | December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
ASSETS
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Real estate investments, net:
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Medical office buildings | | $ | 106,968 | | | $ | 112,093 | |
Triple-net leased healthcare facilities | | | 4,554 | | | | 4,720 | |
Seniors housing – operating properties | | | 10,213 | | | | 11,173 | |
Total real estate investments, net | | | 121,735 | | | | 127,986 | |
Cash | | | 16,371 | | | | 16,808 | |
Restricted cash | | | 37 | | | | 62 | |
Straight-line rent receivable | | | 662 | | | | 153 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 1,242 | | | | 735 | |
Deferred costs, net | | | 9 | | | | — | |
Total assets | | $ | 140,056 | | | $ | 145,744 | |
The following table reconciles capital expenditures by reportable business segment, excluding corporate non-real estate expenditures, for the periods presented:
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(In thousands) | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Medical office buildings | | $ | 65 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Triple-net leased healthcare facilities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Seniors housing – operating properties | | | 67 | | | | 1 | | | | — | |
Total capital expenditures | | $ | 132 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | |
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December 31, 2016
Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies
The Company has entered into operating lease agreements related to certain acquisitions under leasehold interest arrangements. The following table reflects the minimum base cash rental payments due from the Company over the next five years and thereafter under these arrangements. These amounts exclude contingent rent payments, as applicable, that may be payable based on provisions related to increases in annual rent based on exceeding certain economic indexes among other items.
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(In thousands) | | Future Minimum Base Rental Payments |
2017 | | $ | 104 | |
2018 | | | 105 | |
2019 | | | 106 | |
2020 | | | 109 | |
2021 | | | 116 | |
Thereafter | | | 3,325 | |
Total | | $ | 3,865 | |
Total rental expense from the Company’s operating leases was $0.1 million and approximately $23,000 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company did not own any real estate investments and therefore had no operating lease agreements or related expense during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to litigation, claims and regulatory matters. There are no material legal or regulatory proceedings pending or known to be contemplated against the Company.
Environmental Matters
In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate, the Company may potentially be liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. The Company has not been notified by any governmental authority of any non-compliance, liability or other claim, and is not aware of any other environmental condition that it believes will have a material adverse effect on the results of operations.
Note 14 — Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
Presented below is a summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
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(In thousands, except for share and per share data) | | Three Months Ended |
| March 31, 2016 | | June 30, 2016 | | September 30, 2016 | | December 31, 2016 |
Total revenues | | $ | 3,592 | | | $ | 3,611 | | | $ | 3,673 | | | $ | 3,746 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | (85 | ) | | $ | (20 | ) | | $ | 232 | | | $ | 618 | |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | | | 6,805,706 | | | | 6,857,978 | | | | 6,908,297 | | | | 6,956,062 | |
Basic income (loss) per share | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 6,805,706 | | | | 6,857,978 | | | | 6,914,287 | | | | 6,962,551 | |
Diluted income (loss) per share | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.07 | |
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Note 14 — Quarterly Results (Unaudited) – (continued)
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(In thousands, except for share and per share data) | | Three Months Ended |
| March 31, 2015 | | June 30, 2015 | | September 30, 2015 | | December 31, 2015 |
Total revenues | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 192 | | | $ | 1,184 | | | $ | 2,756 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | (319 | ) | | $ | (601 | ) | | $ | (1,561 | ) | | $ | (2,737 | ) |
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 164,258 | | | | 2,047,581 | | | | 4,614,402 | | | | 6,467,301 | |
Basic and diluted loss per share | | $ | (1.94 | ) | | $ | (0.29 | ) | | $ | (0.34 | ) | | $ | (0.42 | ) |
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(In thousands, except for share and per share data) | | Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to June 30, 2014 | | Three Months Ended |
| September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2014 |
Total revenues | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | (28 | ) | | $ | (136 | ) |
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 5,359 | | | | 8,888 | | | | 8,888 | |
Basic and diluted loss per share | | $ | (2.99 | ) | | $ | (3.15 | ) | | $ | (15.30 | ) |
Note 15 — Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and determined that there have not been any events that have occurred that would require adjustments to disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, except for the following:
Approval of Share Repurchases
On January 13, 2017, as permitted under the SRP, the Company’s board of directors authorized, with respect to repurchase requests received during the year ended December 31, 2016, the repurchase of shares validly submitted for repurchase in an amount equal to 2.5% of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, representing less than all the shares validly submitted for repurchase during the year ended December 31, 2016. Accordingly, 0.1 million shares for $1.9 million at an average repurchase price per share of $22.77 (including all shares submitted for death and disability) were approved for repurchase and these repurchases were completed in February 2017. See Note 6 — Common Stock for more information on the SRP.
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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule III
December 31, 2016
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Property(In thousands) | | State | | Acquisition Date | | Encumbrances at December 31, 2016 | | Initial Costs | | Subsequent to Acquisition | | Gross Amount at December 31, 2016(1)(2) | | Accumulated Depreciation(3)(4) |
| Land | | Building and Improvements | | Building and Improvements |
DaVita Bay Breeze – Largo | | | FL | | | | 3/6/2015 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 409 | | | $ | 1,103 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,512 | | | $ | 65 | |
RAI Clearwater – Clearwater | | | FL | | | | 4/20/2015 | | | | — | | | | 615 | | | | 3,743 | | | | — | | | | 4,358 | | | | 166 | |
DaVita Hudson – Hudson | | | FL | | | | 5/4/2015 | | | | �� | | | | 226 | | | | 2,304 | | | | — | | | | 2,530 | | | | 103 | |
Rockwall Medical Plaza – Rockwall | | | TX | | | | 6/11/2015 | | | | — | | | | 1,246 | | | | 4,952 | | | | 15 | | | | 6,213 | | | | 213 | |
Decatur Medical Office Building – Decatur | | | GA | | | | 7/24/2015 | | | | — | | | | 711 | | | | 3,485 | | | | — | | | | 4,196 | | | | 143 | |
Buckeye Health Center – Cleveland | | | OH | | | | 8/3/2015 | | | | — | | | | 410 | | | | 5,278 | | | | — | | | | 5,688 | | | | 198 | |
Philip Professional Center – Lawrenceville | | | GA | | | | 8/14/2015 | | | | 4,997 | | | | 808 | | | | 6,689 | | | | — | | | | 7,497 | | | | 258 | |
Cedarhurst of Collinsville – Collinsville | | | IL | | | | 8/21/2015 | | | | — | | | | 665 | | | | 9,969 | | | | 3 | | | | 10,637 | | | | 424 | |
Illinois CancerCare – Galesburg | | | IL | | | | 8/25/2015 | | | | — | | | | 363 | | | | 2,259 | | | | — | | | | 2,622 | | | | 91 | |
Galesburg VA Outpatient Clinic – Galesburg | | | IL | | | | 8/25/2015 | | | | — | | | | 464 | | | | 1,483 | | | | — | | | | 1,947 | | | | 68 | |
Arcadian Cove Assisted Living – Richmond | | | KY | | | | 8/25/2015 | | | | — | | | | 276 | | | | 4,438 | | | | — | | | | 4,714 | | | | 216 | |
Woodlake Office Center – Woodbury | | | MN | | | | 9/11/2015 | | | | — | | | | 999 | | | | 11,371 | | | | — | | | | 12,370 | | | | 407 | |
Greenfield Medical Plaza – Gilbert | | | AZ | | | | 10/8/2015 | | | | — | | | | 1,439 | | | | 4,671 | | | | 50 | | | | 6,160 | | | | 173 | |
Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center – Ft. Meyers | | | FL | | | | 10/22/2015 | | | | — | | | | 432 | | | | 4,436 | | | | — | | | | 4,868 | | | | 140 | |
Beaumont Medical Center – Warren | | | MI | | | | 12/4/2015 | | | | — | | | | 399 | | | | 11,672 | | | | — | | | | 12,071 | | | | 338 | |
Madison Medical Plaza – Joliet | | | IL | | | | 12/4/2015 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,684 | | | | — | | | | 15,684 | | | | 426 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Muscatine | | | IA | | | | 12/23/2015 | | | | — | | | | 483 | | | | 4,590 | | | | — | | | | 5,073 | | | | 131 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Moline | | | IL | | | | 12/23/2015 | | | | — | | | | 280 | | | | 3,002 | | | | — | | | | 3,282 | | | | 84 | |
| | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,997 | | | $ | 10,225 | | | $ | 101,129 | | | $ | 68 | | | $ | 111,422 | | | $ | 3,644 | |
| (1) | Acquired intangible lease assets allocated to individual properties in the amount of $18.5 million are not reflected in the table above. |
| (2) | The tax basis of aggregate land, buildings and improvements as of December 31, 2016 is $128.0 million. |
| (3) | The accumulated depreciation column excludes $4.5 million of amortization associated with acquired intangible lease assets. |
| (4) | Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of up to 40 years for buildings, 15 years for land improvements and five years for fixtures. |
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Schedule III
December 31, 2016
The Company did not own any properties and had not commenced real estate operations as of December 31, 2014. A summary of activity for real estate and accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
| | | | |
| | December 31, |
(In thousands) | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Real estate investments, at cost:
| | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of year | | $ | 111,354 | | | $ | — | |
Additions | | | 68 | | | | 111,354 | |
Disposals | | | — | | | | — | |
Balance at end of the year | | $ | 111,422 | | | $ | 111,354 | |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization:
| | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of year | | $ | 805 | | | $ | — | |
Depreciation expense | | | 2,839 | | | | 805 | |
Disposals | | | — | | | | — | |
Balance at end of the year | | $ | 3,644 | | | $ | 805 | |
See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
| | | | |
| | March 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
Real estate investments, at cost:
| | | | | | | | |
Land | | $ | 10,225 | | | $ | 10,225 | |
Buildings, fixtures and improvements | | | 101,202 | | | | 101,197 | |
Acquired intangible lease assets | | | 18,450 | | | | 18,450 | |
Total real estate investments, at cost | | | 129,877 | | | | 129,872 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (9,538 | ) | | | (8,137 | ) |
Total real estate investments, net | | | 120,339 | | | | 121,735 | |
Cash | | | 14,869 | | | | 16,371 | |
Restricted cash | | | 62 | | | | 37 | |
Straight-line rent receivable | | | 658 | | | | 662 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets (including $144 and $129 due from related parties as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively) | | | 1,018 | | | | 1,242 | |
Deferred costs, net | | | 9 | | | | 9 | |
Total assets | | $ | 136,955 | | | $ | 140,056 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
| | | | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable, net of deferred financing costs | | $ | 4,901 | | | $ | 4,919 | |
Mortgage premium, net | | | 102 | | | | 113 | |
Market lease intangible liabilities, net | | | 1,664 | | | | 1,701 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (including $278 and $259 due to related parties as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively) | | | 2,241 | | | | 1,904 | |
Deferred rent | | | 425 | | | | 472 | |
Distributions payable | | | 923 | | | | 925 | |
Total liabilities | | | 10,256 | | | | 10,034 | |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 6,939,976 and 6,978,303 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively | | | 69 | | | | 70 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 149,290 | | | | 150,109 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (23,127 | ) | | | (20,621 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 126,232 | | | | 129,558 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | 467 | | | | 464 | |
Total equity | | | 126,699 | | | | 130,022 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 136,955 | | | $ | 140,056 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
Revenues:
| | | | | | | | |
Rental income | | $ | 2,276 | | | $ | 2,268 | |
Operating expense reimbursements | | | 790 | | | | 626 | |
Resident services and fee income | | | 742 | | | | 698 | |
Total revenues | | | 3,808 | | | | 3,592 | |
Expenses:
| | | | | | | | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 1,563 | | | | 1,257 | |
Operating fees to related party | | | 13 | | | | 40 | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | 46 | | | | 30 | |
General and administrative | | | 604 | | | | 676 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,316 | | | | 1,577 | |
Total expenses | | | 3,542 | | | | 3,580 | |
Operating income | | | 266 | | | | 12 | |
Other expense:
| | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (46 | ) | | | (48 | ) |
Total other expense | | | (46 | ) | | | (48 | ) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 220 | | | | (36 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | (55 | ) | | | (45 | ) |
Net income (loss) | | | 165 | | | | (81 | ) |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (3 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | 162 | | | | (85 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 162 | | | $ | (85 | ) |
Basic net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Diluted net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions declared per share | | $ | 0.39 | | | $ | 0.39 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Accumulated Deficit | | Total Stockholders’ Equity | | Non- controlling Interests | | Total Equity |
| | Number of Shares | | Par Value |
Balance, December 31, 2016 | | | 6,978,303 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 150,109 | | | $ | (20,621 | ) | | $ | 129,558 | | | $ | 464 | | | $ | 130,022 | |
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan | | | 45,277 | | | | — | | | | 1,075 | | | | — | | | | 1,075 | | | | — | | | | 1,075 | |
Common stock repurchases | | | (83,604 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | (1,903 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,904 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,904 | ) |
Share-based compensation | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9 | | | | — | | | | 9 | | | | — | | | | 9 | |
Distributions declared | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,668 | ) | | | (2,668 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,668 | ) |
Net income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 162 | | | | 162 | | | | 3 | | | | 165 | |
Balance, March 31, 2017 | | | 6,939,976 | | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 149,290 | | | $ | (23,127 | ) | | $ | 126,232 | | | $ | 467 | | | $ | 126,699 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
Cash flows from operating activities:
| | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 165 | | | $ | (81 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
| | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,316 | | | | 1,577 | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | 7 | | | | 8 | |
Amortization of mortgage premium | | | (11 | ) | | | (10 | ) |
Amortization of market lease and other intangibles | | | 51 | | | | 51 | |
Share-based compensation | | | 9 | | | | 6 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities:
| | | | | | | | |
Straight-line rent receivable | | | 4 | | | | (137 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 223 | | | | (217 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 337 | | | | 496 | |
Deferred rent | | | (47 | ) | | | 141 | |
Restricted cash | | | (25 | ) | | | — | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 2,029 | | | | 1,834 | |
Cash flows from investing activities:
| | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | (7 | ) | | | (61 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (7 | ) | | | (61 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities:
| | | | | | | | |
Payments on mortgage note payable | | | (25 | ) | | | (24 | ) |
Common stock repurchases | | | (1,904 | ) | | | — | |
Payments of offering costs and fees related to common stock issuances | | | — | | | | (68 | ) |
Distributions paid | | | (1,595 | ) | | | (1,808 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (3,524 | ) | | | (1,900 | ) |
Net change in cash | | | (1,502 | ) | | | (127 | ) |
Cash, beginning of period | | | 16,371 | | | | 16,808 | |
Cash, end of period | | $ | 14,869 | | | $ | 16,681 | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
| | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 51 | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | | — | | | | 64 | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
| | | | | | | | |
Payable and accrued offering costs | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 369 | |
Common stock issued through distribution reinvestment plan | | | 1,075 | | | | 837 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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March 31, 2017
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Note 1 — Organization
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. (including, as required by context, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”) and its subsidiaries, the “Company”) was incorporated on April 24, 2014 as a Maryland corporation that elected and qualified to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes (“REIT”) beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2015. On August 20, 2014, the Company commenced its initial public offering (the “IPO”) on a “reasonable best efforts” basis of up to 125.0 million shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a price of $25.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, for total gross proceeds of up to $3.1 billion, plus up to 26.3 million shares of common stock available pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) under which common stockholders may elect to have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of common stock. The Company’s IPO, which was conducted by Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the “Former Dealer Manager”), as exclusive wholesale distributor, lapsed in accordance with its terms in August 2016. On January 25, 2016, the Company registered an additional 0.7 million shares to be issued pursuant to the DRIP pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-209117). On April 28, 2017, in connection with discussions pursuant to the Strategic Review (as defined below), the Company temporarily suspended the DRIP for two monthly investment periods.
As of March 31, 2017, the Company had 6.9 million shares of common stock outstanding, including unvested restricted shares and shares issued pursuant to the DRIP, and had received total proceeds from the IPO and the DRIP, net of share repurchases, of $170.7 million.
On April 29, 2016, the Company’s board of directors announced that it had initiated a strategic review process (the “Strategic Review”) to identify, examine, and consider a range of strategic alternatives available to the Company with the objective of maximizing shareholder value, pursuant to which the board of directors has established a special committee (the “Special Committee”) comprised of the board’s independent directors, which is conducting the Strategic Review and is addressing any potential conflicts of interest. The Special Committee has engaged SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. as financial advisor and retained Shapiro Sher Guinot and Sandler, P.A. as special legal counsel in connection with the Strategic Review. Pursuant to this process, the Company is engaging in discussions with respect to a potential transaction. The board of directors has not made a decision to enter into any transaction at this time, and there can be no assurance that the discussions and evaluation will result in a definitive agreement or that any such transaction would be approved by the Company’s stockholders. The Company does not intend to provide updates on the discussions or negotiations regarding a potential transaction unless or until it determines that further disclosure is appropriate or required based on the then-current facts and circumstances.
The Company was formed to acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets, including medical office buildings (“MOB”), seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities, for investment purposes. All such properties may be acquired and operated by the Company alone or jointly with another party. The Company may also originate or acquire first mortgage loans secured by real estate. The Company purchased its first property and commenced real estate operations in March 2015. As of March 31, 2017, the Company owned 19 properties located in 10 states, comprised of 0.5 million rentable square feet.
Substantially all of the Company’s business is conducted through the OP. The Company has no employees. American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) has been retained to manage the Company’s affairs on a day-to-day basis. The Company also has retained American Realty Capital Healthcare III Properties, LLC (the “Property Manager”) to serve as the Company’s property manager. The Advisor and the Property Manager are under common control with AR Global Investments, LLC (the successor business to AR Capital, LLC, “AR Global”), the parent of the American Realty Capital VII, LLC, the Company’s sponsor, (the “Sponsor”), as a result of which they are related parties, and each have received or may receive compensation, fees and other expense reimbursements from the Company for services related
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Note 1 — Organization – (continued)
to managing the Company’s business. The Advisor, Property Manager and Former Dealer Manager have received or may receive fees during the Company’s offering, acquisition, operational and liquidation stages.
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The information furnished includes all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year or any subsequent interim period.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 2017. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2017 other than the updates described below.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the OP and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. In determining whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in a joint venture and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, management considers factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions and contractual and substantive participating rights of the other partners or members as well as whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company has determined the OP is a VIE of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are held by the OP.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued revised guidance relating to revenue recognition. Under the revised guidance, an entity is required to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The revised guidance was to become effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption was not permitted under GAAP. The revised guidance allows entities to apply the full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method upon adoption. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the revised guidance by one year to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although entities will be allowed to early adopt the guidance as of the original effective date. The Company is evaluating the impact of this guidance, including performing a preliminary review of all revenue streams to identify any differences in the timing, measurement or presentation of revenue recognition. The Company is continuing to evaluate the allowable methods of adoption.
In January 2016, the FASB issued an update that amends the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The new guidance revises an entity’s accounting related to equity investments and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. Among other things, it also amends the presentation and disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The revised guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years,
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Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted for most of the amendments in the update. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In February 2016, the FASB issued an update which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The new guidance requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The revised guidance supersedes previous leasing standards and is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has begun developing an inventory of all leases as well as identifying any non-lease components in our lease arrangements. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact of this new guidance.
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires an entity to determine whether the nature of its promise to provide goods or services to a customer is performed in a principal or agent capacity and to recognize revenue in a gross or net manner based on its principal/agent designation. This guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance on how certain transactions should be classified and presented in the statement of cash flows as either operating, investing or financing activities. Among other things, the update provides specific guidance on where to classify debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, payments for contingent consideration made after a business combination and distributions received from equity method investments. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the classification of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The amendment requires restricted cash to be included in the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total cash amounts. Therefore, transfers between cash and restricted cash will no longer be shown on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In February 2017, the FASB issued guidance on other income, specifically gains and losses from the derecognition of nonfinancial assets. The guidance clarifies the definition of ‘in substance non-financial assets’, unifies guidance related to partial sales of non-financial assets, eliminates rules specifically addressing the sales of real estate, removes exception to the financial asset derecognition model and clarifies the accounting for contributions of non-financial assets to joint ventures. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted but only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
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Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (continued)
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance where a reporting entity will need to evaluate if it should consolidate a VIE. The amendments change the evaluation of whether a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE by changing how a single decision maker of a VIE treats indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted the provisions of this guidance beginning January 1, 2017 and determined that there is no impact to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance that revises the definition of a business. This new guidance is applicable when evaluating whether an acquisition should be treated as either a business acquisition or an asset acquisition. Under the revised guidance, when, among other things, substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single asset or group of similar assets, the assets acquired would not be considered a business. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and the amendments will be applied prospectively. Early application is permitted only for transactions that have not previously been reported in issued financial statements. The Company has assessed this revised guidance and expects, based on historical acquisitions, that, in most cases, a future property acquisition would be treated as an asset acquisition rather than a business acquisition, which would result in the capitalization of related transaction costs. The Company has adopted the provisions of this guidance beginning January 1, 2017.
Note 3 — Real Estate Investments
The following table presents future minimum base rental cash payments due to the Company over the next five years and thereafter as of March 31, 2017. These amounts exclude contingent rent payments, as applicable, that may be collected from certain tenants based on provisions related to sales thresholds and increases in annual rent based on exceeding certain economic indexes, among other items.
| | |
(In thousands) | | Future Minimum Base Rent Payments |
April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | | $ | 6,716 | |
2018 | | | 8,750 | |
2019 | | | 8,300 | |
2020 | | | 7,827 | |
2021 | | | 6,431 | |
Thereafter | | | 18,846 | |
Total | | $ | 56,870 | |
As of March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had no tenants (including, for this purpose, all affiliates of such tenants) whose annualized rental income on a straight-line basis represented 10% or more of consolidated annualized rental income on a straight-line basis for all properties.
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Note 3 — Real Estate Investments – (continued)
The following table lists the states where the Company has a concentration of properties where annualized rental income on a straight-line basis represented 10% or more of consolidated annualized rental income on a straight-line basis as of March 31, 2017 and 2016:
| | | | |
| | March 31, |
State | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Illinois | | | 42.3 | % | | | 49.9 | % |
Georgia | | | 11.8 | % | | | 10.3 | % |
Intangible Assets and Liabilities
Acquired intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of the periods presented:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | March 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 |
(In thousands) | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount |
Intangible assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
In-place leases | | $ | 16,023 | | | $ | 4,660 | | | $ | 11,363 | | | $ | 16,023 | | | $ | 4,058 | | | $ | 11,965 | |
Above-market lease assets | | | 2,427 | | | | 523 | | | | 1,904 | | | | 2,427 | | | | 434 | | | | 1,993 | |
Total acquired intangible assets | | $ | 18,450 | | | $ | 5,183 | | | $ | 13,267 | | | $ | 18,450 | | | $ | 4,492 | | | $ | 13,958 | |
Intangible liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Above-market ground lease liabilities | | $ | 179 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 153 | | | $ | 180 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 158 | |
Below-market lease liabilities | | | 1,722 | | | | 211 | | | | 1,511 | | | | 1,722 | | | | 179 | | | | 1,543 | |
Total acquired intangible liabilities | | $ | 1,901 | | | $ | 237 | | | $ | 1,664 | | | $ | 1,902 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 1,701 | |
The following table discloses amounts recognized within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) related to amortization of in-place lease assets, amortization and accretion of above- and below-market lease assets and liabilities, net and the accretion of above-market ground leases, for the periods presented:
| | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, |
(In thousands) | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Amortization of in-place leases(1) | | $ | 601 | | | $ | 869 | |
Amortization (accretion) of above- and below-market leases, net(2) | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 55 | |
Accretion of above-market ground leases(3) | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | (4 | ) |
| (1) | Reflected within depreciation and amortization expense |
| (2) | Reflected within rental income |
| (3) | Reflected within property operating and maintenance expense |
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Note 3 — Real Estate Investments – (continued)
The following table provides the projected amortization expense and adjustments to revenues for the next five years:
| | | | | | | | | | |
(In thousands) | | April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 |
In-place lease assets | | $ | 1,760 | | | $ | 2,197 | | | $ | 2,022 | | | $ | 1,794 | | | $ | 1,285 | |
Total to be added to amortization expense | | $ | 1,760 | | | $ | 2,197 | | | $ | 2,022 | | | $ | 1,794 | | | $ | 1,285 | |
Above-market lease assets | | $ | 262 | | | $ | 318 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 301 | | | $ | 224 | |
Below-market lease liabilities | | | (99 | ) | | | (132 | ) | | | (131 | ) | | | (127 | ) | | | (120 | ) |
Total to be deducted from rental income | | $ | 163 | | | $ | 186 | | | $ | 178 | | | $ | 174 | | | $ | 104 | |
Above-market ground lease liabilities | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | |
Total to be deducted from property operating and maintenance expense | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | |
Note 4 — Mortgage Note Payable
The following table reflects the Company’s mortgage note payable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Outstanding Loan Amount as of |
Portfolio | | Encumbered Properties | | March 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 | | Effective Interest Rate | | Interest Rate | | Maturity |
| | | | (In thousands) | | (In thousands) | | | | | | |
Philip Professional Center – Lawrenceville, GA | | | 2 | | | $ | 4,972 | | | $ | 4,997 | | | | 4.0 | % | | | Fixed | | | | Oct. 2019 | |
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization | | | | | | | (71 | ) | | | (78 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable, net of deferred financing costs | | | | | | $ | 4,901 | | | $ | 4,919 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of March 31, 2017, the Company had pledged $9.0 million in real estate as collateral for the mortgage note payable. This real estate is not available to satisfy other debts and obligations unless first satisfying the mortgage note payable on the property. The Company makes payments of principal and interest on its mortgage note payable on a monthly basis.
The following table summarizes the scheduled aggregate principal payments on the Company’s mortgage note payable for the five years subsequent to March 31, 2017 and thereafter:
| | |
(In thousands) | | Future Principal Payments |
April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | | $ | 75 | |
2018 | | | 104 | |
2019 | | | 4,793 | |
2020 | | | — | |
2021 | | | — | |
Thereafter | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 4,972 | |
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Note 5 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments
GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of inputs used in measuring financial instruments at fair value. GAAP establishes market-based or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by valuation models using management assumptions in the absence of market inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are described below:
| Level 1 — | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. |
| Level 2 — | Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset and liability or can be corroborated with observable market data for substantially the entire contractual term of the asset or liability. |
| Level 3 — | Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in the pricing of the asset or liability and are consequently not based on market activity, but rather through particular valuation techniques. |
The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter and depending on various factors, it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, the Company expects that changes in classifications between levels will be rare.
The Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The fair value of short-term financial instruments such as cash, restricted cash, straight-line rent receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, deferred costs, net, accounts payable and accrued expenses, deferred rent and distributions payable approximates their carrying value on the consolidated balance sheets due to their short-term nature. The fair value of the Company’s remaining financial instrument that is not reported at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet is reported below.
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(In thousands) | | Level | | Carrying Amount(1) at March 31, 2017 | | Fair Value at March 31, 2017 | | Carrying Amount(1) at December 31, 2016 | | Fair Value at December 31, 2016 |
Gross mortgage note payable and mortgage premium, net | | | 3 | | | $ | 5,074 | | | $ | 5,070 | | | $ | 5,110 | | | $ | 5,085 | |
| (1) | Carrying amount as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 includes gross mortgage note payable of $5.0 million and mortgage premium, net of $0.1 million. |
The fair value of the mortgage note payable is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on the Advisor’s experience with similar types of borrowing arrangements.
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Note 6 — Common Stock
The Company had 6.9 million and 7.0 million shares of common stock outstanding, including unvested restricted shares and shares issued pursuant to the DRIP, net of shares repurchased under the share repurchase program (as amended, the “SRP”), as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The Company had received total proceeds from the IPO and the DRIP, net of share repurchases, of $170.7 million and $171.5 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
The Company has paid distributions on a monthly basis to stockholders of record equivalent to $1.56 per annum, per share of common stock, beginning on March 15, 2015. Distributions are payable by the 5th day following each month end to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month. Distribution payments are dependent on the availability of funds. The board of directors may reduce the amount of distributions paid or suspend distribution payments at any time and therefore distribution payments are not assured.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan
Pursuant to the DRIP, stockholders may elect to reinvest distributions by purchasing shares of common stock in lieu of receiving cash. No dealer manager fees or selling commissions are paid with respect to shares purchased under the DRIP. The shares purchased pursuant to the DRIP have the same rights and are treated in the same manner as the shares issued pursuant to the IPO. The board of directors may designate that certain cash or other distributions be excluded from reinvestment pursuant to the DRIP. On June 29, 2016, the board of directors of the Company amended the DRIP to provide that any amendment, suspension or termination of the DRIP will become effective immediately upon (i) the Company’s public announcement of such amendment, suspension or termination and (ii) the Company’s mailing of a notice regarding the amendment, suspension or termination to each DRIP participant. Shares issued under the DRIP are recorded to equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in the period distributions are declared.
Until the estimated per-share net asset value (“Estimated Per-Share NAV”) pricing date (the “NAV Pricing Date”), the per share purchase price of shares issued pursuant to the DRIP has been and will continue to be $23.75 per share, which is equal to 95% of the offering price in the IPO. Beginning with the NAV Pricing Date, the per share price for shares pursuant to the DRIP will vary periodically and will be equal to the Company’s Estimated Per-Share NAV. The NAV Pricing Date means the date that the Company first publishes an Estimated Per-Share NAV, which will be on or prior to July 11, 2017.
During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued approximately 45,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the DRIP, generating aggregate proceeds of $1.1 million. On April 28, 2017, as a result of recent discussions pursuant to the Strategic Review, the Company temporarily suspended the DRIP for two monthly investment periods.
Share Repurchase Program
The Company’s board of directors has adopted a SRP that enables stockholders to sell their shares to the Company in limited circumstances. The SRP permits investors to sell their shares back to the Company after they have held them for at least one year, subject to significant conditions and limitations described below.
Prior to the time that the Company’s shares are listed on a national securities exchange and until the Company begins to calculate Estimated Per-Share NAV (other than with respect to a repurchase request that is made in connection with a stockholder’s death or disability), the repurchase price per share will depend on the length of time investors have held such shares as follows: after one year from the purchase date — the lower of $23.13 or 92.5% of the amount they actually paid for each share, and after two years from the purchase date — the lower of $23.75 or 95.0% of the amount they actually paid for each share (in each case, as adjusted for any stock distributions, combinations, splits and recapitalizations). In cases of requests for death and disability, the repurchase prices will be equal to the price actually paid for each such share.
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Note 6 — Common Stock – (continued)
Beginning with the NAV Pricing Date, the price per share that the Company will pay to repurchase its shares will be equal to its Estimated Per-Share NAV at the time of repurchase multiplied by a percentage equal to (i) 92.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than one year and less than two years; (ii) 95.0%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than two years and less than three years; (iii) 97.5%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than three years and less than four years; or (iv) 100.0%, if the person seeking repurchase has held his or her shares for a period greater than four years. In cases of requests for death and disability, the repurchase prices will be equal to Estimated Per-Share NAV at the time of repurchase. Subject to limited exceptions, stockholders who redeem their shares of our common stock within the first four months from the date of purchase will be subject to a short-term trading fee of 2% of the aggregate Estimated Per-Share NAV of the shares of common stock received.
Repurchases of shares of the Company’s common stock, when requested, are at the sole discretion of the board of directors. Until the First SRP Amendment (described below), the Company limited the number of shares repurchased during any calendar year to 5% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31st of the previous calendar year. In addition, the Company was only authorized to repurchase shares in a given quarter up to the amount of proceeds received from its DRIP in that same quarter.
On January 25, 2016, the Company’s board of directors approved and amended the SRP (the “SRP Amendment”) to supersede and replace the existing SRP. Under the SRP Amendment, repurchases of shares of the Company’s common stock, when requested, are at the sole discretion of the board of directors and generally will be made semiannually (each six-month period ending June 30 or December 31, a “fiscal semester”). Repurchases for any fiscal semester will be limited to a maximum of 2.5% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the previous fiscal year (the “Prior Year Outstanding Shares”), with a maximum for any fiscal year of 5.0% of the Prior Year Outstanding Shares. In addition, the Company is only authorized to repurchase shares in a given fiscal semester up to the amount of proceeds received from its DRIP in that same fiscal semester. If the NAV Pricing Date occurs during any fiscal semester, any repurchase requests received during such fiscal semester will be paid at the applicable Estimated Per-Share NAV then in effect.
On September 21, 2016, the board of directors of the Company further amended the Company’s SRP (the “Special 2016 SRP Amendment”) to provide, solely for calendar year 2016, for one twelve-month repurchase period ending December 31, 2016. The annual limit on repurchases under the SRP remained unchanged and continued to be limited to a maximum of 5.0% of the Prior Year Outstanding Shares and was subject to the terms and limitations set forth in the SRP. Following calendar year 2016, the repurchase periods returned to two semi-annual periods and applicable limitations set forth in the SRP. The Special 2016 SRP Amendment became effective on September 22, 2016 and only applied to repurchase periods in calendar year 2016.
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Note 6 — Common Stock – (continued)
If a stockholder requests a repurchase and the repurchase is approved by the Company’s board of directors, the Company will reclassify such obligation from equity to a liability based on the value of the obligation. Shares purchased under the SRP will have the status of authorized but unissued shares. The following table reflects the number of shares repurchased cumulatively through March 31, 2017:
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| | Number of Shares Repurchased | | Weighted-Average Price per Share |
Cumulative repurchases as of December 31, 2016 | | | 1,021 | | | $ | 24.97 | |
Three months ended March 31, 2017(1) | | | 83,604 | | | | 22.77 | |
Cumulative repurchases as of March 31, 2017(1) | | | 84,625 | | | $ | 22.80 | |
| (1) | Excludes rejected repurchases of 0.2 million shares for $4.0 million at a weighted average price per share of $22.29, which were unfulfilled as of March 31, 2017. |
The SRP will immediately terminate if the Company’s shares are listed on any national securities exchange. In addition, our board of directors may amend, suspend (in whole or in part) or terminate the SRP at any time, with effect the day following announcement of the amendment, suspension or termination upon 30 days’ prior written notice to our stockholders.
Note 7 — Related Party Transactions and Arrangements
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Special Limited Partnership, LLC (the “Special Limited Partner”), an entity controlled by the Sponsor, owned 8,888 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Advisor held 90 units of limited partner interests in the OP (“OP Units”).
The Former Dealer Manager served as the dealer manager of the IPO. SK Research, LLC (“SK Research”) and American National Stock Transfer, LLC (“ANST”), both subsidiaries of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager, provided other general professional services through December 2015 and January 2016, respectively. RCS Capital Corporation (“RCAP”), the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager and certain of its affiliates that provided the Company with services, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2016, prior to which it was also under common control with AR Global, the parent of the Sponsor. In May 2016, RCAP and its affiliated debtors emerged from bankruptcy under the new name Aretec Group, Inc. On March 8, 2017, the creditor trust established in connection with the RCAP bankruptcy filed suit against AR Global, the Advisor, advisors of other entities sponsored by AR Global, and AR Global’s principals (including Mr. Weil, the executive chairman of the Company’s board of directors). The suit alleges, among other things, certain breaches of duties to RCAP. The Company is not named in the suit, nor are there allegations related to the services the Advisor provides to the Company. The Advisor has informed the Company that it believes the suit is without merit and intends to defend against it vigorously.
Fees Incurred in Connection with the IPO
The Advisor, Sponsor and Former Dealer Manager and their affiliates received compensation and reimbursement for services relating to the IPO. All offering costs incurred by the Company and the Advisor, Sponsor and Former Dealer Manager and their affiliates on behalf of the Company are charged to additional paid-in capital on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. No offering costs were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $0.2 million payable to the Former Dealer Manager and its affiliates for services relating to the IPO.
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Fees Incurred and Participations Paid in Connection With the Operations of the Company
The Advisor receives an acquisition fee of 1.5% of the contract purchase price of each property acquired and 1.5% of the amount advanced for a loan or other investment. The Advisor is also reimbursed for services provided for which it incurs investment-related expense, or insourced expenses. Such insourced expenses may not exceed 0.5% of the contract purchase price of each acquired property and 0.5% of the amount advanced for a loan or other investment. Additionally, the Company reimburses the Advisor for third party acquisition expenses. The Company also reimburses the Advisor for legal expenses it or its affiliates incur in connection with the selection, evaluation and acquisition of assets, in an amount not to exceed 0.1% of the contract purchase price of each property or 0.1% of the amount advanced for each loan or other investment. Once the proceeds from the IPO have been fully invested, the aggregate amount of acquisition fees and any financing coordination fees (as described below) for any new acquisitions may not exceed 2.0% of the contract purchase price and the amount advanced for a loan or other investment for all the assets acquired. In no event will the total of all acquisition fees, acquisition expenses and any financing coordination fees payable with respect to a particular investment exceed 4.5% of the contract purchase price of the Company’s portfolio to be measured at the close of the acquisition phase or 4.5% of the amount advanced for all loans or other investments.
If the Advisor provides services in connection with the origination or refinancing of any debt that the Company obtains and uses to acquire properties or to make other permitted investments, or that is assumed, directly or indirectly, in connection with the acquisition of properties, the Company will pay the Advisor a financing coordination fee equal to 0.75% of the amount available and/or outstanding under such financing, subject to certain limitations.
For its asset management services, the Company pays the Advisor an asset management subordinated participation by causing the OP to issue (subject to periodic approval by the board of directors) to the Advisor performance-based restricted, forfeitable partnership units of the OP designated as “Class B Units.” The Class B Units are intended to be profit interests and will vest, and no longer be subject to forfeiture, at such time as any one of the following events occur: (1) the termination of the advisory agreement by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Company’s independent directors without cause; (2) a listing of the Company’s common stock on a national securities exchange; or (3) a transaction to which the Company or the OP is a party, as a result of which OP Units or the Company’s common stock are or will be exchanged for or converted into the right, or the holders of such securities will otherwise be entitled, to receive cash, securities or other property or any combination thereof; provided that the Advisor, pursuant to the advisory agreement, is providing services to the Company immediately prior to the occurrence of an event of the type described therein (the “performance condition”). Such Class B Units will be forfeited immediately if the advisory agreement is terminated for any reason other than a termination without cause.
When and if approved by the board of directors, the Class B Units are issued to the Advisor quarterly in arrears pursuant to the terms of the limited partnership agreement of the OP. The number of Class B Units issued in any quarter is an amount equal to: (i) the excess of (A) the product of (y) 0.1875% multiplied by (z) the cost of the Company’s assets (until the NAV Pricing Date, then the lower of the cost of assets and the fair value of the Company’s assets) over (B) any amounts payable as an oversight fee (as described below) for such calendar quarter; divided by (ii) the value of one share of common stock as of the last day of such calendar quarter, which is equal initially to $22.50 (the IPO price minus the selling commissions and dealer manager fees). The value of issued Class B Units will be determined and expensed when the Company deems the achievement of the performance condition to be probable. The Advisor receives distributions on unvested Class B Units equal to the distribution received on the Company’s common stock. Such distributions on Class B Units are included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) until the performance condition is considered probable to occur. During the
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three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of 9,568 Class B Units to the Advisor in connection with this arrangement. As of March 31, 2017, the Company’s board of directors had approved the issuance of 55,490 Class B Units to the Advisor in connection with this arrangement.
Unless the Company contracts with a third party, the Company pays the Property Manager a property management fee of 1.5% of gross revenues from the Company’s single-tenant net leased properties and 2.5% of gross revenues from all other types of properties. The Company also reimburses the Property Manager for property level expenses. If the Company contracts directly with third parties for such services, the Company pays them customary market fees and pays the Property Manager an oversight fee of up to 1.0% of the gross revenues of the property managed. In no event is the Property Manager or any affiliates of the Property Manager entitled to an oversight fee if any third party receives market fees greater than the property management fee, as explained above. Further, in no event does the Company pay the Property Manager or any affiliates of the Property Manager both a property management fee and an oversight fee with respect to any particular property. Property management fees are recorded to operating fees to related party in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
The Advisor pays general and administrative expenses on behalf of the Company, for which, the Company subsequently reimburses the Advisor. These fees and reimbursements are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
The following table details amounts incurred, forgiven and payable or receivable in connection with the Company’s operations-related services described above as of and for the periods presented:
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| | 2017 | | 2016 | | Payable (Receivable) as of |
(In thousands) | | Incurred | | Forgiven | | Incurred | | Forgiven | | March 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 |
Ongoing fees and reimbursements:
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Property management fees | | $ | 13 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 40 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (144 | ) | | $ | (129 | ) |
Professional fees and reimbursements | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | 67 | | | | — | | | | 49 | | | | 29 | |
Distributions on Class B Units | | | 19 | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | |
Total related party operating fees and reimbursements | | $ | 87 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (94 | ) | | $ | (98 | ) |
The Company reimburses the Advisor’s costs of providing administrative services, subject to the limitation that the Company will not reimburse the Advisor for any amount by which the Company’s operating expenses at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of (a) 2.0% of average invested assets and (b) 25.0% of net income other than any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debt, impairments or other similar non-cash expenses and excluding any gain from the sale of assets for that period (the “2%/25% Limitation”), unless the Company’s independent directors determine that such excess was justified based on unusual and nonrecurring factors which they deem sufficient, in which case the excess amount may be reimbursed to the Advisor in subsequent periods. Additionally, the Company will reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs in connection with other services during the operational stage; however, the Company may not reimburse the Advisor for personnel costs in connection with services for which the Advisor receives acquisition fees, acquisition expense reimbursements or real estate commissions. No reimbursement was incurred from the Advisor for providing such services during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.
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In order to improve operating cash flows and the ability to pay distributions from operating cash flows, the Advisor may elect to forgive and absorb certain fees. Because the Advisor may forgive or absorb certain fees, cash flow from operations that would have been paid to the Advisor may be available to pay distributions to stockholders. The fees that are forgiven are not deferrals, and accordingly, will not be paid to the Advisor in the future. In certain instances, to improve the Company’s working capital, the Advisor may elect to absorb a portion of the Company’s property operating and general and administrative costs, which the Company will not repay. No such fees or expenses were forgiven or absorbed by the Advisor during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.
The predecessor to AR Global was party to a services agreement with RCS Advisory Services, LLC, a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager (“RCS Advisory”), pursuant to which RCS Advisory and its affiliates provided the Company and certain other companies sponsored by AR Global with services (including, without limitation, transaction management, compliance, due diligence, event coordination and marketing services, among others) on a time and expenses incurred basis or at a flat rate based on services performed. The predecessor to AR Global instructed RCS Advisory to stop providing such services in November 2015 and no services have since been provided by RCS Advisory.
The Company was also party to a transfer agency agreement with ANST, a subsidiary of RCAP, pursuant to which ANST provided the Company with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services), and supervisory services overseeing the transfer agency services performed by DST Systems, Inc., a third-party transfer agent (“DST”). AR Global received written notice from ANST on February 10, 2016 that it would wind down operations by the end of the month and would withdraw as the transfer agent effective February 29, 2016. On February 26, 2016, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with DST to provide the Company directly with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services).
Fees and Participations Incurred in Connection with a Listing or the Liquidation of the Company’s Real Estate Assets
The Company will pay the Advisor an annual subordinated performance fee calculated on the basis of the Company’s total return to stockholders, payable annually in arrears, such that for any year in which the Company’s total return on stockholder’s capital exceeds 6.0% per annum, the Advisor will be entitled to 15.0% of the excess total return but not to exceed 10.0% of the aggregate total return for such year. This fee will be payable only upon the sale of assets, distributions or other event which results in the return on stockholder’s capital exceeding 6.0% per annum. No subordinated performance fees were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.
The Company will pay the Advisor a real estate commission on the sale of property, not to exceed the lesser of 2.0% of the contract sale price of the property and 50.0% of the total brokerage commission paid if a third party broker is also involved; provided, however, that in no event may the real estate commissions paid to the Advisor, its affiliates and agents and unaffiliated third parties exceed the lesser of 6.0% of the contract sales price and a reasonable, customary and competitive real estate commission. Real estate commissions will only be payable to the Advisor if the Advisor or its affiliates, as determined by a majority of the independent directors, provided a substantial amount of services in connection with the sale. No such fees were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.
The Company will pay the Special Limited Partner a subordinated participation in the net sales proceeds of the sale of real estate assets of 15.0% of remaining net sale proceeds after return of capital contributions to investors plus payment to investors of a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return on the capital contributed by investors. The Special Limited Partner will not be entitled to the subordinated
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participation in the net sales proceeds unless investors have received a return of their capital plus a return equal to a 6.0% cumulative non-compounded annual return on their capital contributions. No participation in net sales proceeds was incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.
If the Company’s shares of common stock are listed on a national securities exchange, the Special Limited Partner will receive a subordinated incentive listing distribution from the OP equal to 15.0% of the amount by which the Company’s market value plus distributions exceeds the aggregate capital contributed by investors plus an amount equal to a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return to investors. The Company cannot assure that it will provide this 6.0% annual return but the Special Limited Partner will not be entitled to the subordinated incentive listing distribution unless investors have received a 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax non-compounded annual return on their capital contributions. No such distribution was incurred or paid during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016. Neither the Special Limited Partner nor any of its affiliates can earn both the subordinated participation in the net sales proceeds and the subordinated listing distribution.
Upon termination or non-renewal of the advisory agreement with the Advisor, with or without cause, the Special Limited Partner will be entitled to receive distributions from the OP equal to 15% of the amount by which the sum of the Company’s market value plus distributions exceeds the sum of the aggregate capital contributed by investors plus an amount equal to an annual 6.0% cumulative, pre-tax, non-compounded annual return to investors. The Special Limited Partner may elect to defer its right to receive a subordinated distribution upon termination until either a listing on a national securities exchange or other liquidity event occurs.
Note 8 — Economic Dependency
Under various agreements, the Company has engaged or will engage the Advisor, its affiliates and entities under common ownership with the Advisor to provide certain services that are essential to the Company, including asset management services, supervision of the management and leasing of properties owned by the Company, asset acquisition and disposition decisions, as well as other administrative responsibilities for the Company including accounting and legal services, human resources and information technology.
As a result of these relationships, the Company is dependent upon the Advisor and its affiliates. In the event that the Advisor and its affiliates are unable to provide the Company with the respective services, the Company will be required to find alternative providers of these services.
Note 9 — Share-Based Compensation
Restricted Share Plan
The Company has an employee and director incentive restricted share plan (the “RSP”), which provides for the automatic grant of 1,333 restricted shares of common stock to each of the independent directors, without any further action by the Company’s board of directors or the stockholders, after initial election to the board of directors and after each annual stockholder’s meeting, with such shares vesting annually beginning with the one year anniversary of initial election to the board of directors and the date of the next annual meeting, respectively. Restricted shares issued to independent directors vest over a five-year period in increments of 20.0% per annum. The RSP provides the Company with the ability to grant awards of restricted shares to the Company’s directors, officers and employees (if the Company ever has employees), employees of the Advisor and its affiliates, employees of entities that provide services to the Company, directors of the Advisor or of entities that provide services to the Company, certain consultants to the Company and the Advisor and its affiliates or to entities that provide services to the Company. The total number of common shares granted under the RSP may not exceed 5.0% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock on
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a fully diluted basis at any time and in any event will not exceed 6.3 million shares (as such number may be adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations and similar events).
Restricted share awards entitle the recipient to receive common shares from the Company under terms that provide for vesting over a specified period of time or upon attainment of pre-established performance objectives. Such awards would typically be forfeited with respect to the unvested shares upon the termination of the recipient’s employment or other relationship with the Company. Restricted shares may not, in general, be sold or otherwise transferred until restrictions are removed and the shares have vested. Holders of restricted shares may receive cash distributions prior to the time that the restrictions on the restricted shares have lapsed. Any distributions payable in common shares shall be subject to the same restrictions as the underlying restricted shares. The following table reflects restricted share award activity for the period presented:
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| | Number of Shares of Common Stock | | Weighted-Average Issue Price |
Unvested, December 31, 2016 | | | 6,398 | | | $ | 22.50 | |
Granted | | | — | | | | — | |
Vested | | | — | | | | — | |
Forfeitures | | | — | | | | — | |
Unvested, March 31, 2017 | | | 6,398 | | | $ | 22.50 | |
As of March 31, 2017, the Company had $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted share award grants under the Company’s RSP. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.4 years. The fair value of the restricted shares is being expensed on a straight-line basis over the service period of five years. Compensation expense related to restricted shares was approximately $9,000 and $6,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Compensation expense related to restricted shares is recorded as general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Note 10 — Non-controlling Interests
The Company is the sole general partner and holds substantially all of the OP Units. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Advisor held 90 OP Units, which represents a nominal percentage of the aggregate OP ownership.
After holding the OP Units for a period of one year, or such lesser time as determined by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion, a holder of OP Units has the right to convert OP Units for the cash value of a corresponding number of shares of the Company’s common stock or, at the option of the OP, a corresponding number of shares of the Company’s common stock, as allowed by the limited partnership agreement of the OP. The remaining rights of limited partner interests in the OP are limited, however, and do not include the ability to replace the general partner or to approve the sale, purchase or refinancing of the OP’s assets. No distributions were paid to OP Unit holders during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.
The Company has an investment arrangement with unaffiliated third parties whereby such investors receive an ownership interest in certain of the Company’s property owning subsidiaries and are entitled to receive a proportionate share of the net operating cash flow derived from the subsidiaries’ property. Upon disposition of a property subject to this investment arrangement, the investors will receive a proportionate share of the net proceeds from the sale of the property. The investors have no recourse to any other assets of the Company. Due to the nature of the Company’s involvement with the arrangement and the significance of its investment in relation to the investment of the third parties, the Company has determined that it controls
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each entity in this arrangement and therefore the entities related to this arrangement are consolidated within the Company’s financial statements. A non-controlling interest is recorded for the investor’s ownership interest in the properties.
The following table summarizes the activity related to investment arrangements with the unaffiliated third party.
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| | | | | | | | As of March 31, 2017 | | As of December 31, 2016 | | Distributions(1) for the Three Months Ended March 31, |
Property Name (Dollar amounts in thousands) | | Investment Date | | Third Party Net Investment Amount as of March 31, 2017 | | Non-Controlling Ownership Percentage as of March 31, 2017 | | Net Real Estate Assets Subject to Investment Arrangement | | Mortgage Notes Payable Subject to Investment Arrangement | | Net Real Estate Assets Subject to Investment Arrangement | | Mortgage Notes Payable Subject to Investment Arrangement | | 2017 | | 2016 |
UnityPoint Clinic – Muscatine, IA | | | Dec. 2015 | | | $ | 285 | | | | 5 | % | | $ | 5,732 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,790 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | — | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Moline, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 182 | | | | 5 | % | | | 3,652 | | | | — | | | | 3,691 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (1) | Represents distributions to unaffiliated third party investors of net cash flows from operations of the properties subject to the investment arrangements. No distributions were paid during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016. |
Note 11 — Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following is a summary of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computation for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
| | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, |
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Computation of Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Share:
| | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 162 | | | $ | (85 | ) |
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | | | 6,946,587 | | | | 6,805,706 | |
Basic net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Computation of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share:
| | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | $ | 162 | | | $ | (85 | ) |
Adjustments to net income (loss) for common share equivalents | | | (96 | ) | | | — | |
Diluted net income (loss) | | $ | 66 | | | $ | (85 | ) |
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | | | 6,946,587 | | | | 6,805,706 | |
Shares of unvested restricted shares(1) | | | 6,398 | | | | — | |
OP Units(2) | | | 90 | | | | — | |
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | | | 6,953,075 | | | | 6,805,706 | |
Diluted net income (loss) per share | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
| (1) | Weighted-average number of shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding for the periods presented. There were 6,398 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding as of March 31, 2017. |
| (2) | Weighted-average number of OP Units outstanding for the periods presented. There were 90 OP Units outstanding as of March 31, 2017. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Note 11 — Net Income (Loss) Per Share – (continued)
Diluted net income per share assumes the conversion of all common stock equivalents into an equivalent number of common shares, unless the effect is antidilutive. The Company considers unvested restricted stock, OP Units and Class B Units to be common share equivalents. The Company had the following common share equivalents on a weighted-average basis that were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share as their effect would have been antidilutive for the periods presented:
| | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
Unvested restricted shares(1) | | | — | | | | 4,799 | |
OP Units(2) | | | — | | | | 90 | |
Class B Units(3) | | | 49,005 | | | | 10,548 | |
Total weighted average antidilutive common stock equivalents | | | 49,005 | | | | 15,437 | |
| (1) | Weighted average number of antidilutive shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding for the periods presented. There were 6,398 and 4,799 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
| (2) | Weighted average number of antidilutive OP Units outstanding for the periods presented. There were 90 OP Units outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and 2016. |
| (3) | Weighted average number of antidilutive Class B Units outstanding for the periods presented. There were 55,490 and 17,589 Class B Units outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
Note 12 — Segment Reporting
During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company operated in three reportable business segments for management and internal financial reporting purposes: medical office buildings, triple-net leased healthcare facilities and seniors housing — operating properties.
The Company evaluates performance and makes resource allocations based on its three business segments. The medical office building segment primarily consists of MOBs leased to healthcare-related tenants under long-term leases, which may require such tenants to pay a pro rata share of property-related expenses. The triple-net leased healthcare facilities segment primarily consists of investments in seniors housing communities, hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing facilities under long-term leases, under which tenants are generally responsible to directly pay property-related expenses. The seniors housing — operating property (“SHOP”) segment consists of direct investments in seniors housing communities, primarily providing assisted living, independent living and memory care services, which are operated through engaging independent third-party managers. There were no intersegment sales or transfers during the periods presented.
The Company evaluates the performance of the combined properties in each segment based on net operating income (“NOI”). NOI is defined as total revenues, excluding contingent purchase price consideration, less property operating and maintenance expense. NOI excludes all other items of expense and income included in the financial statements in calculating net income (loss). The Company uses NOI to assess and compare property level performance and to make decisions concerning the operation of the properties. The Company believes that NOI is useful as a performance measure because, when compared across periods, NOI reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating expenses and acquisition activity on an unleveraged basis, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Note 12 — Segment Reporting – (continued)
NOI excludes certain components from net income (loss) in order to provide results that are more closely related to a property’s results of operations. For example, interest expense is not necessarily linked to the operating performance of a real estate asset and is often incurred at the corporate level. In addition, depreciation and amortization, because of historical cost accounting and useful life estimates, may distort operating performance at the property level. NOI presented by the Company may not be comparable to NOI reported by other REITs that define NOI differently. The Company believes that in order to facilitate a clear understanding of the Company’s operating results, NOI should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) as presented in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indication of the Company’s performance or to cash flows as a measure of the Company’s liquidity or ability to make distributions.
The following tables reconcile the segment activity to consolidated net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 |
(In thousands) | | Medical Office Buildings | | Triple-Net Leased Healthcare Facilities | | Seniors Housing – Operating Properties | | Consolidated |
Revenues:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rental income | | $ | 2,172 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,276 | |
Operating expense reimbursements | | | 790 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 790 | |
Resident services and fee income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 742 | | | | 742 | |
Total revenues | | | 2,962 | | | | 104 | | | | 742 | | | | 3,808 | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 950 | | | | 130 | | | | 483 | | | | 1,563 | |
NOI | | $ | 2,012 | | | $ | (26 | ) | | $ | 259 | | | | 2,245 | |
Operating fees to related party | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13 | ) |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (46 | ) |
General and administrative | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (604 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,316 | ) |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (46 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (55 | ) |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3 | ) |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 162 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Note 12 — Segment Reporting – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 |
(In thousands) | | Medical Office Buildings | | Triple-Net Leased Healthcare Facilities | | Seniors Housing – Operating Properties | | Consolidated |
Revenues:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rental income | | $ | 2,164 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,268 | |
Operating expense reimbursements | | | 626 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 626 | |
Resident services and fee income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 698 | | | | 698 | |
Total revenues | | | 2,790 | | | | 104 | | | | 698 | | | | 3,592 | |
Property operating and maintenance | | | 788 | | | | — | | | | 469 | | | | 1,257 | |
NOI | | $ | 2,002 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 229 | | | | 2,335 | |
Operating fees to related party | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (40 | ) |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (30 | ) |
General and administrative | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (676 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,577 | ) |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (48 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (45 | ) |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4 | ) |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (85 | ) |
The following table reconciles the segment activity to consolidated total assets as of the periods presented:
| | | | |
(In thousands) | | March 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 |
ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
Investments in real estate, net:
| | | | | | | | |
Medical office buildings | | $ | 105,689 | | | $ | 106,968 | |
Triple-net leased healthcare facilities | | | 4,513 | | | | 4,554 | |
Seniors housing – operating properties | | | 10,137 | | | | 10,213 | |
Total investments in real estate, net | | | 120,339 | | | | 121,735 | |
Cash | | | 14,869 | | | | 16,371 | |
Restricted cash | | | 62 | | | | 37 | |
Straight-line rent receivable | | | 658 | | | | 662 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 1,018 | | | | 1,242 | |
Deferred costs, net | | | 9 | | | | 9 | |
Total assets | | $ | 136,955 | | | $ | 140,056 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Note 12 — Segment Reporting – (continued)
The following table reconciles capital expenditures by reportable business segment, excluding corporate non-real estate expenditures, for the periods presented:
| | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, |
(In thousands) | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Medical office buildings | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Triple-net leased healthcare facilities | | | — | | | | — | |
Seniors housing – operating properties | | | 7 | | | | 61 | |
Total capital expenditures | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 61 | |
Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies
The Company has entered into operating lease agreements related to certain acquisitions under leasehold interest arrangements. The following table reflects the minimum base cash rental payments due from the Company over the next five years and thereafter under these arrangements. These amounts exclude contingent rent payments, as applicable, that may be payable based on provisions related to increases in annual rent based on exceeding certain economic indexes among other items.
| | |
(In thousands) | | Future Minimum Base Rental Payments |
April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | | $ | 78 | |
2018 | | | 105 | |
2019 | | | 106 | |
2020 | | | 109 | |
2021 | | | 116 | |
Thereafter | | | 3,325 | |
Total | | $ | 3,839 | |
Total rental expense from the Company’s operating leases was approximately $27,000 and $34,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to litigation, claims and regulatory matters. There are no material legal or regulatory proceedings pending or known to be contemplated against the Company.
Environmental Matters
In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate, the Company may potentially be liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. The Company has not been notified by any governmental authority of any non-compliance, liability or other claim, and is not aware of any other environmental condition that it believes will have a material adverse effect on the results of operations.
Note 14 — Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and determined that there have not been any events that have occurred that would require adjustments to disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, except for the following disclosures:
On April 28, 2017, in connection with discussions pursuant to the Strategic Review, the Company temporarily suspended the DRIP for two monthly investment periods.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. and the notes thereto. As used herein, the terms the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., a Maryland corporation, including, as required by context, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as the “OP,” and its subsidiaries. The Company is externally managed by American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC (our “Advisor”), a Delaware limited liability company. Capitalized terms used herein, but not otherwise defined, have the meaning ascribed to those terms in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and contained herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis are forward-looking statements. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and members of our management team, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, and generally are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “should” or similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time, unless required by law.
The following are some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements:
| • | We previously announced that we have agreed to sell substantially all of our assets to Healthcare Trust, Inc. (“HTI”) pursuant to and on the terms set forth in a purchase agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017 (the “Purchase Agreement”). The Asset Sale contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Sale”) is subject to conditions, and there can be no assurance when or whether the Asset Sale will be completed. |
| • | Failure to complete the Asset Sale, which is subject to conditions, would prevent the complete liquidation and dissolution of the Company, as contemplated by a plan of liquidation approved by the our board of directors (the “Board”) on June 16, 2017 (the “Plan of Liquidation”) and could have adverse consequences for the Company. There can be no guarantee as to the exact amount of the net proceeds available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation. |
| • | All of our executive officers and certain directors are also officers, managers or holders of a direct or indirect controlling interest in the Advisor and other entities affiliated with AR Global Investments, LLC (“AR Global”), the parent of our sponsor, American Realty Capital VII, LLC (the “Sponsor”). As a result, our executive officers and certain directors, our Advisor and its affiliates face conflicts of interest. |
| • | Our directors and officers (including all our executive officers and one of our directors, in their capacities as executives or members of the Advisor, HTI’s advisor and their affiliates) may have interests in the Asset Sale that may be different from, or in addition to, those of our other stockholders. |
| • | The Purchase Agreement contains provisions that could discourage a potential competing acquirer or could result in any competing proposal being at a lower price than it might otherwise be. |
| • | In some circumstances, our stockholders could be held liable for amounts they received from us in connection with our dissolution. |
| • | No public market currently exists, or may ever exist, for shares of our common stock which are, and may continue to be, illiquid. |
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| • | Our initial public offering (the “IPO”) raised significantly less capital than expected and we may not be able to access capital to fund our needs. In addition, on June 16, 2017, in contemplation of the Asset Sale, we suspended our distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) indefinitely, which will reduce the amount of capital we have for operations, even though we will continue to incur the expenses of complying with public company reporting requirements. |
| • | Any adverse judgment in a lawsuit challenging the Asset Sale or the Plan of Liquidation may prevent the Asset Sale from closing or from closing within the expected timeframe, if at all. |
| • | The Board may abandon or delay implementation of the Plan of Liquidation even if it is approved by our stockholders. |
| • | The healthcare industry is heavily regulated, and new laws or regulations, changes to existing laws or regulations, loss of licensure or failure to obtain licensure could result in the inability of tenants to make lease payments to us. |
| • | We are depending on our Advisor to conduct our operations. Adverse changes in the financial condition of our Advisor or our relationship with our Advisor could adversely affect us. |
| • | During July 2017, in light of the pending Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation, the Board determined that the Company will cease declaring and paying regular distributions to its stockholders following the distributions to stockholders of record with respect to each day during the month of July 2017 scheduled to be paid on or before August 5, 2017. There can be no assurance we will resume paying distributions, or at what value. |
| • | We are permitted to pay distributions from unlimited amounts of any source. We have used net proceeds from our IPO, which has lapsed in accordance with its terms, to fund distribution payments. |
| • | We are obligated to pay fees, which may be substantial, to our Advisor and its affiliates. |
| • | Our revenue is dependent upon the success and economic viability of our tenants. |
| • | Increases in interest rates could increase the amount of our debt payments. |
| • | We are subject to risks associated with any dislocations or liquidity disruptions that may exist or occur in the credit markets of the United States from time to time. |
| • | We may fail to continue to qualify to be treated as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes (“REIT”), which would result in higher taxes and dramatically lower the amount of liquidating distributions to our stockholders. |
| • | Pursuing the Plan of Liquidation may increase the risk that we will be liable for U.S. federal income and excise taxes, which would reduce the amount of liquidating distributions. |
| • | The sale of our assets in the Asset Sale may cause us to be subject to a 100% excise tax on the net income from “prohibited transactions,” which would reduce the amount of our liquidating distributions to stockholders. |
| • | Distributing interests in a liquidating trust may cause the Company’s stockholders to recognize gain prior to the receipt of cash. |
| • | We may be deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), and thus subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act. |
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Overview
We were incorporated on April 24, 2014 as a Maryland corporation that elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. We were formed to primarily acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets, including MOBs, seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities for investment purposes.
We purchased our first property and began real estate operations in March 2015. As of March 31, 2017, we owned 19 properties consisting of 0.5 million rentable square feet.
On August 20, 2014, we commenced our IPO on a “reasonable best efforts” basis of up to 125.0 million shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a price of $25.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, for total gross proceeds of up to $3.1 billion, plus up to 26.3 million shares of common stock available pursuant to the DRIP. On November 15, 2015, we announced the suspension of our IPO, effective December 31, 2015, and in August 2016, the IPO lapsed in accordance with its terms, having raised significantly less capital than expected. As of March 31, 2017, we had received total proceeds from the IPO and the DRIP, net of share repurchases, of $170.7 million.
Beginning in late January 2016, our Board began receiving inquiries from potential bidders regarding possible strategic transactions. In order to review, examine and consider the range of strategic alternatives available to us, our Board initiated a strategic review process. As part of the strategic review process, our Board established a special committee, consisting solely of independent directors on our Board, to evaluate and negotiate the various strategic alternatives (the “Special Committee”). In connection with the strategic review, the Special Committee engaged SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. as financial advisor and retained Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. as special legal counsel.
During the subsequent strategic review process, the Special Committee and its advisors contacted 23 potential partners and entered into 20 nondisclosure agreements. On June 16, 2017, we entered into the Purchase Agreement to sell substantially all of its assets to HTI for a purchase price of $120.0 million (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price is subject to customary prorations and closing adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, which are estimated to be $1.1 million payable to HTI assuming the Asset Sale closes on August 31, 2017, and will be payable on the date the Asset Sale is consummated (the “Closing Date”) less $4.9 million, the principal amount of the loan secured by our Philip Center property, which will be assumed by HTI or repaid by us, and associated costs. HTI will deposit $6.0 million of the Purchase Price payable on the Closing Date into an escrow account for our benefit on the Closing Date, and this amount, less any amounts paid or reserved for pending or unsatisfied indemnification claims of HTI made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, will be released in installments thereafter over a period of 14 months following the Closing Date.
In connection with its approval of the Purchase Agreement, the Board also approved the Plan of Liquidation, which is subject to stockholder approval. The closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned upon stockholder approval of both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Thus, if stockholders do not approve the Plan of Liquidation, the Asset Sale will not be completed even if stockholders approve the Asset Sale. Likewise, the effectiveness of the Plan of Liquidation is conditioned upon stockholder approval of the Plan of Liquidation and the closing of the Asset Sale. If the Asset Sale is not approved and does not close, the Plan of Liquidation will not become effective regardless of whether or not it has been approved.
We believe that the net cash proceeds generated by the Asset Sale will be sufficient to pay our expenses, including the expenses of liquidating, and to satisfy our liabilities and obligations. After paying or providing for these amounts, the Company estimates the net cash proceeds available for distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation to its stockholders will aggregate $17.49 to $17.64 per outstanding share of common stock. This estimate is based on certain assumptions and there can be no guarantee at this time as to the exact amount that you will receive. During the course of liquidating and dissolving, we may incur unanticipated expenses and liabilities all of which are likely to reduce the cash available for distribution to you.
Substantially all of our business is conducted through the OP. We have no employees. The Advisor has been retained to manage our affairs on a day-to-day basis. We also have retained American Realty Capital Healthcare III Properties, LLC (the “Property Manager”) to serve as our property manager. The Advisor and
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the Property Manager are under common control with AR Global, the parent of our Sponsor, as a result of which they are related parties, and each of which have received or will receive compensation, fees and other expense reimbursements from us for services related to managing our business. The Advisor and Property Manager have received or may receive fees during our offering, acquisition, operational and liquidation stages. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, we entered into a letter agreement governing, if the Asset Sale closes, the fees and expenses that had become or would become payable by and to the Advisor and its affiliates, on the one hand, and us, on the other hand.
Prior to entering into the Purchase Agreement, our principal investments objectives were:
| • | to acquire a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets including MOBs, seniors housing communities and other healthcare-related facilities that generate sustainable growth in cash flow from operations to pay monthly cash distributions; |
| • | to preserve, protect and return our investors’ capital contributions; |
| • | to realize growth in the value of our investments upon our ultimate sale of such investments; and |
| • | to be prudent, patient and deliberate, taking into account current real estate markets. |
Healthcare-related facilities include MOBs and outpatient facilities, seniors housing communities, such as assisted and independent living and memory care facilities, as well as hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care centers, surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities, specialty medical and diagnostic facilities, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical buildings.
In light of, and in contemplation of completion of, the pending Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation, the Company does not intend to conduct future investment activities.
Significant Accounting Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies
Set forth below is a summary of the significant accounting estimates and critical accounting policies that management believes are important to the preparation of our financial statements. Certain of our accounting estimates are particularly important for an understanding of our financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant judgment by our management. As a result, these estimates are subject to a degree of uncertainty. These significant accounting estimates and critical accounting policies include:
Revenue Recognition
Our rental income is primarily related to rent received from tenants in our MOBs and triple-net leased healthcare facility. Rent from tenants in our MOB and triple-net leased healthcare facility operating segments is recorded in accordance with the terms of each lease on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease. Because many of the leases provide for rental increases at specified intervals, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) require us to record a receivable, and include in revenues on a straight-line basis, unbilled rent receivables that we will only receive if the tenant makes all rent payments required through the expiration of the initial term of the lease. When we acquire a property, the acquisition date is considered to be the commencement date for purposes of this calculation. For new leases after acquisition, the commencement date is considered to be the date the tenant takes control of the space. For lease modifications, the commencement date is considered to be the date the lease is executed. We defer the revenue related to lease payments received from tenants in advance of their due dates.
Cost recoveries from tenants are included in operating expense reimbursement in the period the related costs are incurred, as applicable.
Resident services and fee income primarily relates to rent and fees for ancillary services performed for residents in our seniors housing — operating property (“SHOP”) held using a structure permitted by the REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act of 2007 (“RIDEA”). Rental income from residents of our SHOP operating segment is recognized as earned. Residents pay monthly rent that covers occupancy of their unit and basic services, including utilities, meals and some housekeeping services. The terms of the rent are short term in nature, primarily month-to-month. Fees for ancillary services are recorded in the period in which the services are performed.
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We defer the revenue related to lease payments received from tenants and residents in advance of their due dates.
We continually review receivables related to rent and unbilled rent receivables and determine collectability by taking 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. In the event that the collectability of a receivable is in doubt, we record an increase in the allowance for uncollectible accounts on the consolidated balance sheets or record a direct write-off of the receivable in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Real Estate Investments
Investments in real estate are recorded at cost. Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life or improve the productive capacity of the asset. Costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
We evaluate the inputs, processes and outputs of each asset acquired to determine if the transaction is a business combination or asset acquisition. If an acquisition qualifies as a business combination, the related transaction costs are recorded as an expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). If an acquisition qualifies as an asset acquisition, the related transaction costs are generally capitalized and subsequently amortized over the useful life of the acquired assets.
In business combinations, we allocate the purchase price of acquired properties to tangible and identifiable intangible assets or liabilities based on their respective fair values. Tangible assets may include land, land improvements, buildings, fixtures and tenant improvements. Intangible assets may include the value of in-place leases and above- and below-market leases. In addition, any assumed mortgages receivable or payable and any assumed or issued non-controlling interests are recorded at their estimated fair values.
We generally determine the value of construction in progress based upon the replacement cost. During the construction period, we capitalize interest, insurance and real estate taxes until the development has reached substantial completion.
The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property with an in-place operating lease is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to the tangible assets based on the fair value of the tangible assets. The fair value of in-place leases is determined by considering estimates of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions, as well as costs to execute similar leases. The fair value of above- or below-market leases is recorded based on the present value of the difference between the contractual amount to be paid pursuant to the in-place lease and our estimate of the fair market lease rate for the corresponding in-place lease, measured over the remaining term of the lease including any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.
In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, we utilize a number of sources, including real estate valuations prepared by independent valuation firms. We also consider information and other factors including market conditions, the industry that the tenant operates in, characteristics of the real estate, i.e. location, size, demographics, value and comparative rental rates, tenant credit profile and the importance of the location of the real estate to the operations of the tenant’s business.
In allocating the fair value to assumed mortgages, amounts are recorded to debt premiums or discounts based on the present value of the estimated cash flows, which are calculated to account for either above- or below-market interest rates.
In allocating the fair value to non-controlling interests, amounts are recorded based on the fair value of units issued at the date of acquisition, as determined by the terms of the applicable agreement.
Real estate investments that are intended to be sold are designated as “held for sale” on the consolidated balance sheets at the lesser of the carrying amount or fair value less estimated selling costs when they meet specific criteria to be presented as held for sale. Real estate investments are no longer depreciated when they are classified as held for sale. If the disposal, or intended disposal, of certain real estate investments represents a strategic shift that has had or will have a major effect on our operations and financial results, the operations
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of such real estate investments would be presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of up to 40 years for buildings, 15 years for land improvements, five years for fixtures and improvements, and the shorter of the useful life or the remaining lease term for tenant improvements and leasehold interests.
Construction in progress, including capitalized interest, insurance and real estate taxes, is not depreciated until the development has reached substantial completion.
Capitalized above-market lease values are amortized or accreted as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market lease values are accreted as an increase to rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases and expected below-market renewal option periods.
Capitalized above-market ground lease values are accreted as a reduction of property operating expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Capitalized below-market ground lease values are amortized as an increase to property operating expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases and expected below-market renewal option periods.
The value of in-place leases, exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases, is amortized to expense over the remaining periods of the respective leases.
The assumed mortgage premiums or discounts are amortized as an increase or reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the respective mortgages.
Impairment of Long Lived Assets
When circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a property may not be recoverable, we review the asset for impairment. This review is based on an estimate of the future undiscounted cash flows, excluding interest charges, expected to result from the property’s use and eventual disposition. These estimates consider 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. 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 for properties to be held and used. For properties held for sale, the impairment loss is the adjustment to fair value less estimated cost to dispose of the asset. These assessments have a direct impact on net income because recording an impairment loss results in an immediate negative adjustment to net income.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued revised guidance relating to revenue recognition. Under the revised guidance, an entity is required to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The revised guidance was to become effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption was not permitted under GAAP. The revised guidance allows entities to apply the full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method upon adoption. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the revised guidance by one year to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although entities will be allowed to early adopt the guidance as of the original effective date. We are evaluating the impact of the implementation of this guidance, including performing a preliminary review of all revenue streams to identify any differences in the timing, measurement or presentation of revenue recognition. We are continuing to evaluate the allowable methods of adoption.
In January 2016, the FASB issued an update that amends the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The new guidance revises an entity’s accounting related to equity investments and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. Among other things, it also amends the presentation and disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial
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instruments. The revised guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted for most of the amendments in the update. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In February 2016, the FASB issued an update that sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight line basis over the term of the lease, respectively. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The revised guidance is effective on January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. We have begun developing an inventory of all leases as well as identifying any non-lease components in our lease arrangements. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of this new guidance.
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires an entity to determine whether the nature of its promise to provide goods or services to a customer is performed in a principal or agent capacity and to recognize revenue in a gross or net manner based on its principal or agent designation. This guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance on how certain transactions should be classified and presented in the statement of cash flows as either operating, investing or financing activities. Among other things, the update provides specific guidance on where to classify debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, payments for contingent consideration made after a business combination and distributions received from equity method investments. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the classification of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The amendment requires restricted cash to be included in the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total cash amounts. Therefore, transfers between cash and restricted cash will no longer be shown on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
In February 2017, the FASB issued guidance on other income, specifically gains and losses from the derecognition of nonfinancial assets. The guidance clarifies the definition of ‘in substance non-financial assets’, unifies guidance related to partial sales of non-financial assets, eliminates rules specifically addressing the sales of real estate, removes exception to the financial asset derecognition model and clarifies the accounting for contributions of non-financial assets to joint ventures. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted but only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance where a reporting entity will need to evaluate if it should consolidate a VIE. The amendments change the evaluation of whether a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE by changing how a single decision maker of a VIE treats indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. We have adopted the provisions of this guidance beginning January 1, 2017 and determined that there is no impact to our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance that revises the definition of a business. This new guidance is applicable when evaluating whether an acquisition should be treated as either a business acquisition or an asset acquisition. Under the revised guidance, when, among other things, substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single asset or group of similar assets, the assets acquired would not be considered a business. The revised guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and the amendments will be applied prospectively. Early application is permitted only for transactions that have not previously been reported in issued financial statements. We have assessed this revised guidance and expect, based on historical acquisitions, that, in most cases, a future property acquisition would be treated as an asset acquisition rather than a business acquisition, which would result in the capitalization of related transaction costs. We have adopted the provisions of this guidance beginning January 1, 2017.
Properties
The following table presents certain additional information about the properties we owned as of March 31, 2017:
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Property/Portfolio | | Acquisition Date | | Number of Properties | | Rentable Square Feet | | Occupancy | | Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | | Base Purchase Price(1) |
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Medical Office Buildings:
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DaVita Bay Breeze – Largo, FL | | | Mar. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 7,247 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 10.2 | | | $ | 1,650 | |
RAI Clearwater – Clearwater, FL | | | Apr. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 14,936 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.7 | | | | 4,750 | |
DaVita Hudson – Hudson, FL | | | May 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 8,984 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.5 | | | | 2,725 | |
Rockwall Medical Plaza – Rockwall, TX | | | Jun. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 18,176 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.0 | | | | 6,639 | |
Decatur Medical Office Building – Decatur, GA | | | Jul. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 20,800 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 5.6 | | | | 5,100 | |
Buckeye Health Center – Cleveland, OH | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 25,070 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.1 | | | | 5,550 | |
Philip Professional Center – Lawrenceville, GA | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 2 | | | | 31,483 | | | | 93.9 | % | | | 11.4 | | | | 9,000 | |
Illinois CancerCare Clinic – Galesburg, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 9,211 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 7.4 | | | | 3,400 | |
Galesburg VA Outpatient Clinic – Galesburg, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 9,979 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 6.3 | | | | 2,630 | |
Woodlake Office Center – Woodbury, MN | | | Sep. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 36,375 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 5.5 | | | | 14,900 | |
Greenfield Medical Center – Gilbert, AZ | | | Oct. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 28,489 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 3.4 | | | | 7,000 | |
Lee Memorial Health System Outpatient Center – Ft. Meyers, FL | | | Oct. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 24,174 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 1.5 | | | | 5,275 | |
Beaumont Medical Center – Warren, MI | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 35,219 | | | | 95.2 | % | | | 4.8 | | | | 13,650 | |
Madison Medical Plaza – Joliet, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 70,023 | | | | 89.4 | % | | | 4.4 | | | | 19,500 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Muscatine, IA | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 21,767 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 8.0 | | | | 5,887 | |
UnityPoint Clinic – Moline, IL | | | Dec. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 14,640 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 6.8 | | | | 3,767 | |
Total Medical Office Buildings:
| | | | | | | 17 | | | | 376,573 | | | | 97.1 | % | | | 5.7 | | | | 111,423 | |
Triple-Net Leased Healthcare Facility(2):
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Arcadian Cove Assisted Living – Richmond, KY | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 34,659 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 13.4 | | | | 4,775 | |
Seniors Housing – Operating Property:
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Cedarhurst of Collinsville – Collinsville, IL | | | Aug. 2015 | | | | 1 | | | | 56,700 | | | | 91.7 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11,600 | |
Portfolio, March 31, 2017 | | | | | | | 19 | | | | 467,932 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 127,798 | |
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| (1) | Contract purchase price, excluding acquisition related costs. |
| (2) | Revenues for our triple-net leased healthcare facility generally consist of fixed rental amounts (subject to annual contractual escalations) received from our tenants in accordance with the applicable lease terms and does not vary based on the underlying operating performance of the property. As of March 31, 2017, the property leased to our seniors housing — triple net leased tenant had operating occupancy of approximately 93.9%. While operating occupancy rates may affect the profitability of our tenants’ operations, they do not have a direct impact on our revenues or financial results. Operating occupancy statistics for our triple-net leased healthcare facility are compiled through reports from tenants and have not been independently validated by us. |
N/A Not applicable
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
As of March 31, 2017, we owned 19 properties and real estate-related assets, all of which we have owned since January 1, 2016. Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders was $0.2 million and $(0.1) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Rental Income
Rental income was consistent at $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Rental income relates to our 17 MOBs and one triple-net leased healthcare facility.
Operating Expense Reimbursements
Operating expense reimbursements increased $0.2 million to $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Pursuant to many of our lease agreements, tenants are required to pay their pro rata share of reimbursable property operating expenses, which may be subject to exclusions and expense floors, in addition to base rent, whereas under certain other lease agreements, the tenants are generally directly responsible for all operating costs of the respective properties. Our operating expense reimbursements increased in proportion to the increase in our property operating expenses incurred from our MOBs during the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Resident Services and Fee Income
Resident services and fee income remained consistent at $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Resident services and fee income is generated in connection with rent and services offered to residents in our SHOP depending on the level of care required, as well as fees associated with other ancillary services.
Property Operating and Maintenance Expenses
Property operating and maintenance expenses increased $0.3 million to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. These costs primarily relate to the costs associated with our properties, including real estate taxes, property insurance, utilities, repairs, maintenance and unaffiliated third party property management fees, as well as costs relating to caring for the residents of our SHOP. The increase in property operating and maintenance expenses was primarily attributable to higher real estate taxes, which contributed $0.2 million of the increase. In addition, $0.1 million of the increase relates to bad debt expense recorded to reserve the straight-line rent receivable of our triple-net leased healthcare facility.
Operating Fees to Related Party
Operating fees to related party decreased by approximately $27,000 to approximately $13,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from approximately $40,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Operating fees to related party relates to fees incurred from our Property Manager for property management services for managing our properties on a day-to-day basis, as well as oversight fees that may apply on properties under contract with unaffiliated third parties for such services, subject to exclusions. Property
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management fees incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased due to lower oversight fees incurred, as compared to the oversight fees incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Typically, property management fees increase in direct correlation with gross revenues.
Acquisition and Transaction Related Expenses
Acquisition and transaction related expenses of approximately $46,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 primarily related to costs associated with the Strategic Review. Acquisition and transaction related expenses of $30,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily related to audit fees and other costs associated with acquisitions consummated during the year ended December 31, 2015. Acquisition and transaction related expenses generally increase or decrease in direct correlation with the number and contract purchase price of the properties acquired during the period and the level of activity surrounding any contemplated transaction.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.1 million from $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 to $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, including $0.1 million reimbursed to or incurred from related parties. General and administrative expenses decreased primarily as a result of decreased legal costs. General and administrative expenses primarily consist of professional fees, board of director costs and directors’ and officers’ insurance.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.3 million to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The purchase price of acquired properties is allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities and depreciated or amortized over their estimated useful lives. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was due to the expiration of an in-place lease asset recorded at acquisition in a previous period.
Interest Expense
Interest expense remained relatively flat at approximately $46,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to approximately $48,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Interest expense related to our mortgage note payable with an average monthly balance of $5.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to an average monthly balance of $5.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016.
Income Tax Expense
We incurred income tax expense of approximately $55,000 and approximately $45,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 related to our SHOP using a structure permitted by RIDEA, under which a REIT may lease qualified healthcare properties on an arm’s length basis to a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) if the property is operated on behalf of such subsidiary by an eligible third-party independent contractor.
Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest Holders
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest holders was approximately $3,000 and $4,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, which represents the portion of net income allocated to an unaffiliated third party that owns an interest in certain of our property owning subsidiaries and is entitled to receive a proportionate share of net operating cash flow derived from the subsidiaries’ properties.
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Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
During the three months ended March 31, 2017, net cash provided by operating activities was $2.0 million. The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected by the number of properties owned, the performance of those properties, the timing of interest payments and the amount of borrowings outstanding during the period, as well as the receipt of scheduled rent payments and the level of operating expenses. Cash inflows related to a net income adjusted for non-cash items of $1.5 million (net income of $0.2 million adjusted for non-cash items including depreciation and amortization of tangible and identifiable intangible real estate assets, amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of mortgage premiums and equity-based compensation of $1.4 million), a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.2 million due to tenant receivables and prepaid expenses, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $0.3 million related to real estate taxes and legal fees. These cash inflows were partially offset by an approximately $47,000 decrease in deferred rent and a decrease in restricted cash of approximately $25,000.
The net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2017 of approximately $7,000 related to capital expenditures.
Net cash used in financing activities of $3.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017 consisted primarily of repurchases of our common stock of $1.9 million, distributions to stockholders of $1.6 million and principal payments made on mortgage notes payable of approximately $25,000.
Cash flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
During the three months ended March 31, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities was $1.8 million. The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected by the number of properties owned, the timing of interest payments and the amount of borrowings outstanding during the period, as well as the receipt of scheduled rent payments and the level of operating expenses. Cash flows provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2016 included approximately $30,000 of acquisition and transaction related costs. Cash inflows related to a net loss adjusted for non-cash items of $1.6 million (net loss of $0.1 million adjusted for non-cash items including depreciation and amortization of tangible and identifiable intangible real estate assets, amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of mortgage premiums and equity-based compensation of $1.6 million), increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $0.5 million related to professional fees, real estate taxes and property operating expenses for our MOBs and SHOP and a $0.1 million increase in deferred rent. These cash inflows were partially offset by a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.2 million due to rent receivables and other receivables and an increase in unbilled rent receivables recorded in accordance with straight-line basis accounting of $0.1 million.
The net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2016 of $0.1 million related to capital expenditures.
Net cash used in financing activities of $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016 consisted primarily of distributions to stockholders of $1.8 million, payments of offering costs of $0.1 million and principal payments made on mortgage notes payable of approximately $24,000.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2016 to the Year Ended December 31, 2015
We were incorporated on April 24, 2014. We purchased our first property and commenced our real estate operations in March 2015. We acquired 19 properties from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016 (our “Acquisitions”). Accordingly, our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2015 reflect significant increases in most categories. Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders was $0.7 million and $(5.2) million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Rental Income
Rental income increased $6.6 million to $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 from $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in rental income is a result of our Acquisitions of 17 MOBs and one triple-net leased healthcare facility with annualized rental income on a straight-line basis of $9.3 million.
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Operating Expense Reimbursements
Operating expense reimbursements increased $2.1 million to $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Pursuant to many of our lease agreements, tenants are required to pay their pro rata share of reimbursable property operating expenses, which may be subject to exclusions and expense floors, in addition to base rent, whereas under certain other lease agreements, the tenants are generally directly responsible for all operating costs of the respective properties. The increase in operating expense reimbursements was directly related to our Acquisitions.
Resident Services and Fee Income
Resident services and fee income increased $1.9 million to $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 from $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Resident services and fee income is generated in connection with rent and services offered to residents in our SHOP depending on the level of care required, as well as fees associated with other ancillary services. The increase in resident services and fee income is directly related to our Acquisition of our first SHOP asset in August 2015.
Property Operating and Maintenance Expenses
Property operating and maintenance expense increased $3.9 million to $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 from $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. These costs primarily relate to the costs associated with our properties, including real estate taxes, property insurance, utilities, repairs, maintenance and unaffiliated third party property management fees, as well as costs relating to caring for the residents of our SHOP. The increase in property operating and maintenance expenses was primarily due to our Acquisitions.
Operating Fees to Related Party
Operating fees to related party decreased to approximately $31,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 from approximately $46,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Operating fees to related party relates to fees paid to our Property Manager for property management services for managing our properties on a day-to-day basis. Property management fees generally will increase in direct correlation with gross revenues. The decrease in property management fees primarily relates to an adjustment of property management fees billed to us in prior periods, offset by the increase in gross revenues derived from our Acquisitions.
Acquisition and Transaction Related Expenses
Acquisition and transaction related expenses of $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily related to costs associated with the Strategic Review and audit fees and other costs associated with acquisitions consummated during the year ended December 31, 2015. Acquisition and transaction related expenses of $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to our acquisition of 19 properties with a contract purchase price of $127.8 million. Acquisition and transaction related expenses generally increase or decrease in direct correlation with the number and contract purchase price of the properties acquired during the period and the level of activity surrounding any contemplated transaction.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $0.6 million to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, including $0.3 million reimbursed to or incurred from related parties, from $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, including $0.3 million reimbursed to or incurred from related parties. Professional fees increased in order to support our larger real estate portfolio.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.3 million to $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 from $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense directly related to our Acquisitions. The purchase price of acquired properties is allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities and depreciated or amortized over their estimated useful lives.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense of $0.2 million and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to our mortgage note payable with an average monthly balance of $5.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to an average monthly balance of $2.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2015.
Interest and Other Income
Interest income of approximately $2,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 related to interest income on cash balances and other miscellaneous income. We did not have any interest and other income during the year ended December 31, 2015.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense of $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 related to our acquisition of a SHOP using a structure permitted by RIDEA, under which a REIT may lease qualified healthcare properties on an arm’s length basis to a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) if the property is operated on behalf of such subsidiary by an eligible third-party independent contractor.
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest holders
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest holders was approximately $(17,000) and $11,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which represents the portion of net income or loss allocated to an unaffiliated third party that owns an interest in certain of our property owning subsidiaries and is entitled to receive a proportionate share of net operating cash flow derived from the subsidiaries’ properties.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2015 to the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014
Rental Income
Rental income for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $2.5 million. As of December 31, 2015, we owned 17 MOBs and on triple-net leased healthcare facility, with consolidated annualized rental income of $9.3 million. We did not own any properties during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 and therefore had no rental income during such period.
Operating Expense Reimbursements
Operating expense reimbursements were $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Pursuant to many of our lease agreements, tenants are required to pay their pro rata share of property operating expenses, in addition to base rent, whereas under certain other lease agreements, the tenants are generally directly responsible for all operating costs of the respective properties. We did not own any properties during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 and therefore had no operating expense reimbursement income during such period.
Resident Services and Fee Income
Resident services and fee income of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to rent and services offered to residents in our SHOP depending on the level of care required, as well as fees associated with other ancillary services. We did not own any SHOPs and therefore did not have any resident services and fee income during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
Property Operating and Maintenance Expenses
Property operating and maintenance expenses were $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. These costs primarily related to the costs associated with our properties, including real estate taxes, property insurance, utilities, repairs, maintenance and unaffiliated third party property management fees, as well as costs related to caring for residents of our SHOP. We did not own any properties during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 and therefore had no property operating and maintenance expenses during such period.
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Operating Fees to Related Party
Our Property Manager is paid a fee for property management services for managing our properties on a day-to-day basis. We incurred approximately $46,000 in property management fees from our Property Manager for the year ended December 31, 2015. We did not own any properties and therefore incurred no property management fees during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014. Property management fees increase in direct correlation with gross revenues.
Acquisition and Transaction Related Expenses
Acquisition and transaction related expenses of $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to our acquisition of 19 properties with an aggregate contract purchase price of $127.8 million. We did not purchase any properties and therefore had no acquisition and transaction related expenses during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, including $0.3 million reimbursed to or incurred from related parties, compared to $0.2 million for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014. Professional fees, board of director costs and insurance expense increased $1.1 million in order to support our real estate portfolio. We did not own any properties and therefore had nominal general and administrative expenses during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation and amortization expenses of $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to our acquisition of 19 properties during the year ended December 31, 2015, with an aggregate contract purchase price of $127.8 million. The purchase price of acquired properties is allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities and depreciated or amortized over their estimated useful lives. We did not own any properties during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 and therefore had no depreciation and amortization expense during such period.
Interest Expense
Interest expense of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to our mortgage note payable balance of $5.1 million as of December 31, 2015. We did not have any debt and therefore did not have interest expense during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 primarily related to our acquisition of a SHOP using a structure permitted by RIDEA, under which a REIT may lease qualified healthcare properties on an arm’s length basis to a TRS if the property is operated on behalf of such subsidiary by an eligible third-party independent contractor. We did not own any properties as of December 31, 2014 and therefore had no income tax expense during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest holders
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest holders was approximately $11,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, which represents the portion of net loss allocated to an unaffiliated third party that owns an interest in certain of our property owning subsidiaries and is entitled to receive a proportionate share of net operating cash flow derived from the subsidiaries’ properties. We did not have any such non-controlling interest arrangements and therefore had no net income or net loss attributable to non-controlling interest holders during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014.
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Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2016
During the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities was $6.4 million. The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected by the volume of acquisition activity, the timing of interest payments and the amount of borrowings outstanding during the period, as well as the receipt of scheduled rent payments and the level of operating expenses. Cash inflows related to a net income adjusted for non-cash items of $7.0 million (net income of $0.8 million adjusted for non-cash items including depreciation and amortization of tangible and identifiable intangible real estate assets, amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of mortgage premium and equity-based compensation of $6.2 million), an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $0.2 million related to real estate taxes for our MOBs, a $0.2 million increase in deferred rent and a decrease in restricted cash of approximately $25,000. These cash inflows were partially offset by an increase in unbilled rent receivables recorded in accordance with straight-line basis accounting of $0.5 million and an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.5 million due to tenant and other receivables and prepaid expenses.
The net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2016 of $0.1 million related to capital expenditures.
Net cash used in financing activities of $6.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 consisted primarily of distributions to stockholders of $6.4 million, payments of offering costs of $0.2 million, principal payments made on our mortgage note payable of $0.1 million and distributions to non-controlling interest holders of approximately $25,000.
Cash flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2015
During the year ended December 31, 2015, net cash used in operating activities was $2.8 million. The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected by the volume of acquisition activity, the timing of interest payments and the amount of borrowings outstanding during the period, as well as the receipt of scheduled rent payments and the level of operating expenses. Cash flows used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2015 included $4.7 million of acquisition and transaction related costs. Cash outflows related to a net loss adjusted for non-cash items of $3.4 million (net loss of $5.2 million adjusted for non-cash items including depreciation and amortization of tangible and identifiable intangible real estate assets, amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of mortgage premium and equity-based compensation of $1.8 million), an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.7 million due to rent receivables and other receivables, prepaid real estate taxes and property insurance as well as a $0.2 million increase in unbilled rent receivables recorded in accordance with straight-line basis accounting and a $0.1 million increase in restricted cash. These cash outflows were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1.2 million related to professional fees, real estate taxes and property operating expenses for our MOBs and SHOP and a $0.3 million increase in deferred rent.
The net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2015 of $122.5 million primarily included $122.5 million to acquire 19 properties as well as approximately $25,000 in deposits for a future potential real estate acquisition.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $141.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 consisted primarily of proceeds from the sale of common stock of $164.9 million and contributions from non-controlling interest holders of $0.5 million. These cash inflows were partially offset with cash outflows which consisted primarily of payments of offering costs of $19.9 million, distributions to stockholders of $2.1 million, repayments to a related party of $1.2 million previously received to fund offering costs and payments of financing costs of $0.1 million.
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Cash Flows for the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014
During the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014, net cash used in operating activities was $0.2 million. Cash outflows related to a net loss of $0.2 million and an increase in prepaid expenses of $0.1 million related to directors and officers insurance. These cash outflows were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $0.1 million related to professional fees.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $0.3 million during the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2014 consisted primarily of advances from affiliates of $1.2 million to fund the payment of third party offering costs and proceeds from the sale of common stock of $0.2 million. These cash inflows were partially offset by $1.1 million of payments for offering costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2017, we had cash of $14.9 million and expect to fund our liquidity requirements over the next 12 months through a combination of cash on hand and operating cash flows.
On June 16, 2017, we entered into the Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which we agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to HTI in the Asset Sale for the Purchase Price. Closing of the Asset Sale is conditioned on our stockholders approving both the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. The Plan of Liquidation is conditioned on closing the Asset Sale and will not become effective until the date the Asset Sale is consummated. The Asset Sale may only be consummated if our stockholders approve the Asset Sale and the Plan of Liquidation. Subject to the Asset Sale being completed, we intend to wind up our affairs and distribute our assets, which are expected to consist primarily of cash after satisfying our liabilities, to the holders of our common stock in accordance with the Plan of Liquidation.
We believe that the net cash proceeds generated by the Asset Sale will be sufficient to pay our expenses, including the expenses of liquidating, and to satisfy our liabilities and obligations. After paying or providing for these amounts, we estimate the net cash proceeds available for distribution pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation to our stockholders will aggregate $17.49 to $17.64 per outstanding share of common stock. This estimate is based on certain assumptions and there can be no guarantee as to the exact amount that you will receive. During the course of liquidating and dissolving, we may incur unanticipated expenses and liabilities all of which are likely to reduce the cash available for distribution to you.
Assuming the Asset Sale does not close and the Plan of Liquidation is not implemented, our principal demands for cash will be for improvement costs for our properties and our operating and administrative expenses. We generally expect to use our cash on hand for these purposes, but we may also use a portion of our cash on hand and borrowings to fund additional acquisitions. As of March 31, 2017, we have primarily funded our acquisitions from the net proceeds of our IPO with limited use of mortgage debt and have not utilized any corporate lines of credit. To the extent that we make additional acquisitions, we intend to acquire our assets with cash and mortgage or other debt, but we also may acquire assets free and clear of permanent mortgage or other indebtedness by paying the entire purchase price for the asset in cash or in OP Units, or any mix thereof. On April 28, 2017, we provided notice that we were suspending our DRIP for two monthly investment periods. On June 16, 2017, in contemplation of the Asset Sale, we suspended the DRIP indefinitely, which became effective on June 19, 2017.
Assuming the Asset Sale does not close and the Plan of Liquidation is not implemented, if cash on hand and operating cash flows become insufficient to cover cash requirements, it may be necessary to obtain additional capital through equity sources. Also, we may look to generate proceeds from additional mortgage debt or obtain corporate leverage. There is no assurance that such sources of capital will be available, or, if available, that the terms will be acceptable to us.
We may borrow if we need funds to satisfy the REIT tax qualification requirement that we generally distribute annually to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which does not equal net income, as calculated in accordance with GAAP, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gain). We also may borrow if we otherwise deem it necessary or advisable to assure that we maintain our qualification as a REIT. Under our charter, the maximum amount of our total indebtedness may not exceed 300% of our total “net assets” as defined in our charter as of the date of any borrowing, which is generally expected to be approximately 75% of the cost of our investments. However, we
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may exceed that limit if approved by a majority of our independent directors and disclosed to stockholders in our next quarterly report following such borrowing along with justification for exceeding such limit. In addition, it is currently our intention to limit our aggregate borrowings to 45% of the aggregate fair market value of our assets, unless borrowing a greater amount is approved by a majority of our independent directors and disclosed to stockholders in our next quarterly report following such borrowing along with justification for borrowing such a greater amount. This limitation will not apply to individual real estate assets or investments. As of March 31, 2017, our secured debt leverage ratio (total secured debt divided by total assets) was approximately 3.6% and we did not have any unsecured borrowings. At the date of acquisition of each asset, we anticipate that the cost of investment for such asset will be substantially similar to its fair market value, which will enable us to satisfy the requirements under our charter. However, subsequent events, including changes in the fair market value of our assets, could result in our exceeding these limits.
To the extent that we maintain borrowing capacity under a line of credit, if a line of credit is ever obtained, such available amount will be included in calculating our liquid assets. Our Advisor will consider various factors in determining the amount of liquid assets we should maintain, including but not limited to our receipt of proceeds from sales of additional shares, our cash flow from operations, available borrowing capacity under a line of credit, if any, our receipt of proceeds from any asset sale, and the use of cash to fund repurchases. The board of directors reviews the amount and sources of liquid assets on a quarterly basis.
Our board of directors has adopted a Share Repurchase Program (as amended, the “SRP”), which enables our stockholders to sell their shares to us under limited circumstances. At the time a stockholder requests a repurchase, we may, subject to certain conditions, repurchase the shares presented for repurchase for cash. There are limits on the number of shares we may repurchase under this program during any calendar year. We are only authorized to repurchase shares using the proceeds secured from the DRIP in any given period. On June 16, 2017, in furtherance of the Asset Sale, our board of directors suspended the SRP indefinitely and, as authorized by the terms of the SRP, our board of directors to reject any repurchase requests that we received or will receive during calendar year 2017. The suspension of the SRP will become effective as of July 19, 2017. The following table reflects the number of shares repurchased cumulatively through March 31, 2017:
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| | Number of Shares Repurchased | | Weighted-Average Price per Share |
Cumulative repurchases as of December 31, 2016 | | | 1,021 | | | $ | 24.97 | |
Three months ended March 31, 2017(1) | | | 83,604 | | | | 22.77 | |
Cumulative repurchases as of March 31, 2017(1) | | | 84,625 | | | $ | 22.80 | |
| (1) | Excludes rejected repurchases of 0.2 million shares for $4.0 million at an average price per share of $22.29, which were unfulfilled as of March 31, 2017. |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This section includes non-GAAP financial measures including Funds from Operations, Modified Funds from Operations and Net Operating Income (“NOI”). A description of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, which is net income, are provided below:
Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations
The historical accounting convention used for real estate assets requires straight-line depreciation of buildings, improvements, and straight-line amortization of intangibles, which implies that the value of a real estate asset diminishes predictably over time. We believe that, because real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, including, but not limited to, inflation, interest rates, the business cycle, unemployment and consumer spending, presentations of operating results for a REIT using the historical accounting convention for depreciation and certain other items may be less informative.
Because of these factors, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), an industry trade group, has published a standardized measure of performance known as funds from operations (“FFO”), which is used in the REIT industry as a supplemental performance measure. We believe FFO,
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which excludes certain items such as real estate-related depreciation and amortization, is an appropriate supplemental measure of a REIT’s operating performance. FFO is not equivalent to our net income or loss as determined under GAAP.
We define FFO, a non-GAAP measure, consistent with the standards set forth in the White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, as revised in February 2004 (the “White Paper”). The White Paper defines FFO as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, but excluding gains or losses from sales of property and real estate related impairments, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, if any, are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
We believe that the use of FFO provides a more complete understanding of our performance to investors and to management, and reflects the impact on our operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs, which may not be immediately apparent from net income.
Changes in the accounting and reporting promulgations under GAAP that were put into effect in 2009 subsequent to the establishment of NAREIT’s definition of FFO, such as the change to expense as incurred rather than capitalize and depreciate acquisition fees and expenses incurred for business combinations, have prompted an increase in cash-settled expenses, specifically acquisition fees and expenses, as items that are expensed under GAAP across all industries. These changes had a particularly significant impact on publicly registered, non-listed REITs, which typically have a significant amount of acquisition activity in the early part of their existence, particularly during the period when they are raising capital through ongoing initial public offerings.
Because of these factors, the Investment Program Association (the “IPA”), an industry trade group, has published a standardized measure of performance known as modified funds from operations (“MFFO”), which the IPA has recommended as a supplemental measure for publicly registered, non-listed REITs. MFFO is designed to be reflective of the ongoing operating performance of publicly registered, non-listed REITs by adjusting for those costs that are more reflective of acquisitions and investment activity, along with other items the IPA believes are not indicative of the ongoing operating performance of a publicly registered, non-listed REIT, such as straight-lining of rents as required by GAAP. We believe it is appropriate to use MFFO as a supplemental measure of operating performance because we believe that, when compared year over year, both before and after we have deployed all of our offering proceeds and are no longer incurring a significant amount of acquisition fees or other related costs, it reflects the impact on our operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs, which may not be immediately apparent from net income. MFFO is not equivalent to our net income or loss as determined under GAAP.
We define MFFO, a non-GAAP measure, consistent with the IPA’s Guideline 2010-01, Supplemental Performance Measure for Publicly Registered, Non-Listed REITs: Modified Funds from Operations (the “Practice Guideline”) issued by the IPA in November 2010. The Practice Guideline defines MFFO as FFO further adjusted for acquisition and transaction related fees and expenses and other items. In calculating MFFO, we follow the Practice Guideline and exclude acquisition fees and expenses, amortization of above and below and other market intangible lease assets and liabilities, amounts relating to straight line rent adjustments (in order to reflect such payments from a GAAP accrual basis to a cash basis), accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments and adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, with such adjustments calculated to reflect MFFO on the same basis. We also exclude other non-operating items in calculating MFFO, such as transaction-related fees and expenses (which include costs associated with the Strategic Review).
We believe that, because MFFO excludes costs that we consider more reflective of acquisition activities and other non-operating items, MFFO can provide, on a going-forward basis, an indication of the sustainability (that is, the capacity to continue to be maintained) of our operating performance once our portfolio is stabilized. We also believe that MFFO is a recognized measure of sustainable operating performance by the non-listed REIT industry and allows for an evaluation of our performance against other publicly registered, non-listed REITs.
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Not all REITs, including publicly registered, non-listed REITs, calculate FFO and MFFO the same way. Accordingly, comparisons with other REITs, including publicly registered, non-listed REITs, may not be meaningful. Furthermore, FFO and MFFO are not indicative of cash flow available to fund cash needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or income (loss) from continuing operations as determined under GAAP as an indication of our performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operations as an indication of our liquidity, or indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs including our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. FFO and MFFO should be reviewed in conjunction with GAAP measurements as an indication of our performance. The methods utilized to evaluate the performance of a publicly registered, non-listed REIT under GAAP should be construed as more relevant and accurate measures of operational performance and considered more prominently than the non-GAAP measures, FFO and MFFO, and the adjustments to GAAP in calculating FFO and MFFO.
Neither the SEC, NAREIT, the IPA nor any other regulatory body or industry trade group has passed judgment on the acceptability of the adjustments that we use to calculate FFO or MFFO. In the future, NAREIT, the IPA or another industry trade group may publish updates to the White Paper or the Practice Guideline or the SEC or another regulatory body could standardize the allowable adjustments across the publicly registered, non-listed REIT industry and we would have to adjust our calculation and characterization of FFO or MFFO accordingly.
The table below reflects the items deducted from or added to net income attributable to stockholders in our calculation of FFO and MFFO for the periods indicated. In calculating our FFO and MFFO, we exclude the impact of amounts attributable to our non-controlling interests.
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| | Three Months Ended | | Year Ended December 31, 2016 | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 |
(In thousands) | | March 31, 2016 | | June 30, 2016 | | September 30, 2016 | | December 31, 2016 |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders (in accordance with GAAP) | | $ | (85 | ) | | $ | (20 | ) | | $ | 232 | | | $ | 618 | | | $ | 745 | | | $ | 162 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,577 | | | | 1,577 | | | | 1,499 | | | | 1,314 | | | | 5,967 | | | | 1,313 | |
Adjustments for non-controlling interests(1) | | | (5 | ) | | | (5 | ) | | | (5 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (19 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
FFO attributable to stockholders | | | 1,487 | | | | 1,552 | | | | 1,726 | | | | 1,928 | | | | 6,693 | | | | 1,474 | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | 30 | | | | 103 | | | | 104 | | | | 113 | | | | 350 | | | | 46 | |
Amortization of market lease and other intangibles | | | 51 | | | | 51 | | | | 52 | | | | 51 | | | | 205 | | | | 51 | |
Straight-line rent adjustments | | | (129 | ) | | | (122 | ) | | | (118 | ) | | | (108 | ) | | | (477 | ) | | | 12 | |
Amortization of mortgage premium | | | (11 | ) | | | (10 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (10 | ) | | | (42 | ) | | | (11 | ) |
Adjustments for non-controlling interests(1) | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 3 | | | | (1 | ) |
MFFO attributable to stockholders | | $ | 1,429 | | | $ | 1,575 | | | $ | 1,753 | | | $ | 1,975 | | | $ | 6,732 | | | $ | 1,571 | |
| (1) | Represents the portion of the adjustments allocable to non-controlling interests. |
Net Operating Income
NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure used by us to evaluate the operating performance of our real estate. NOI is equal to total revenues, excluding contingent purchase price consideration, less property operating and maintenance expense. NOI excludes all other items of expense and income included in the financial statements in calculating net income (loss).
We believe NOI provides useful and relevant information because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level and presents such items on an unlevered basis. We use NOI to assess and compare property level performance and to make decisions concerning the operation of the properties. Further, we believe NOI is useful to investors as a performance measure because, when compared
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across periods, NOI reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating expenses and acquisition activity on an unleveraged basis, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).
NOI excludes certain components from net income (loss) in order to provide results that are more closely related to a property’s results of operations. For example, depreciation and amortization, because of historical cost accounting and useful life estimates, may distort operating performance at the property level. NOI presented by us may not be comparable to NOI reported by other REITs that define NOI differently. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of our liquidity or ability to make distributions.
The following table reflects the items deducted from or added to net income (loss attributable to stockholders in our calculation of NOI for the periods indicated:
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| | March 31, 2017 | | March 31, 2016 |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders (in accordance with GAAP) | | $ | 162 | | | $ | (85 | ) |
Operating fees to related party | | | 13 | | | | 40 | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | 46 | | | | 30 | |
General and administrative | | | 604 | | | | 676 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,316 | | | | 1,577 | |
Interest expense | | | 46 | | | | 48 | |
Income tax expense | | | 55 | | | | 45 | |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | | | 3 | | | | 4 | |
NOI | | $ | 2,245 | | | $ | 2,335 | |
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders (in accordance with GAAP) | | $ | 745 | | | $ | (5,218 | ) |
Operating fees to related party | | | 31 | | | | 46 | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | 350 | | | | 4,747 | |
General and administrative | | | 1,898 | | | | 1,315 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 5,976 | | | | 1,737 | |
Interest expense | | | 189 | | | | 73 | |
Interest and other income | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Income tax expense | | | 149 | | | | 84 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | | | 17 | | | | (11 | ) |
NOI | | $ | 9,353 | | | $ | 2,773 | |
Refer to Note 12 — Segment Reporting for a reconciliation of NOI to net income (loss) attributable to stockholders by reportable segment.
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Distributions
On January 29, 2015, our board of directors authorized, and we declared, distributions payable to stockholders of record each day during the applicable period equal to $1.56 per annum, per share of common stock, beginning March 15, 2015. During July 2017, in light of the pending Asset Sale and Plan of Liquidation, we ceased declaring and paying regular distributions to our stockholders following the distributions to stockholders of record with respect to each day during the month of July 2017 scheduled to be paid on or before August 5, 2017.
The amount of distributions payable to our stockholders is determined by our board of directors and is dependent on a number of factors, including funds available for distribution, our financial condition, capital expenditure requirements, as applicable, requirements of Maryland law and annual distribution requirements needed to qualify and maintain our status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Distribution payments are dependent on the availability of funds. Our board of directors may reduce the amount of distributions paid or suspend distribution payments at any time and therefore distribution payments are not assured.
During the three months ended March 31, 2017, distributions paid to common stockholders totaled $2.7 million, including $1.1 million which was reinvested into additional shares of common stock through our DRIP. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, cash used to pay distributions was generated from cash flows provided by operations and available cash on hand, which includes proceeds from our IPO and proceeds from our IPO which were reinvested in common stock issued pursuant to our DRIP.
The following table shows the sources for the payment of distributions to common stockholders, including distributions on unvested restricted shares, but excluding distributions related to unvested performance-based restricted, forfeitable partnership units of the OP designated as “Class B Units” as these distributions are recorded as expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), for the periods indicated:
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(In thousands) | | | | Percentage of Distributions |
Distributions:
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Distributions to stockholders | | $ | 2,670 | | | | | |
Source of distribution coverage:
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Cash flows provided by operations | | $ | 2,029 | | | | 76.0 | % |
Available cash on hand(1) | | | 641 | | | | 24.0 | % |
Total source of distribution coverage | | $ | 2,670 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Cash flows provided by operations (in accordance with GAAP) | | $ | 2,029 | | | | | |
Net income attributable to stockholders (in accordance with GAAP) | | $ | 162 | | | | | |
| (1) | Includes any remaining proceeds from the IPO and distributions reinvested pursuant to the DRIP. |
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| | March 31, 2016 | | June 30, 2016 | | September 30, 2016 | | December 31, 2016 |
(In thousands) | | | | Percentage of Distributions | | | | Percentage of Distributions | | | | Percentage of Distributions | | | | Percentage of Distributions | | | | Percentage of Distributions |
Distributions:
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Distributions to stockholders | | $ | 2,645 | | | | | | | $ | 2,689 | | | | | | | $ | 2,708 | | | | | | | $ | 2,699 | | | | | | | $ | 10,741 | | | | | |
Source of distribution coverage:
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Cash flows provided by operations | | $ | — | | | | — | % | | $ | 656 | | | | 24.4 | % | | $ | 1,224 | | | | 45.2 | % | | $ | 1,628 | | | | 60.3 | % | | $ | 3,508 | | | | 32.7 | % |
Offering proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | 1,808 | | | | 68.4 | % | | | 800 | | | | 29.8 | % | | | 322 | | | | 11.9 | % | | | (40 | ) | | | (1.5 | )% | | | 2,890 | | | | 26.9 | % |
Proceeds received from common stock issued under the DRIP | | | 837 | | | | 31.6 | % | | | 1,233 | | | | 45.8 | % | | | 1,162 | | | | 42.9 | % | | | 1,111 | | | | 41.2 | % | | | 4,343 | | | | 40.4 | % |
Proceeds from financings | | | — | | | | — | % | | | — | | | | — | % | | | — | | | | — | % | | | — | | | | — | % | | | — | | | | — | % |
Total source of distribution coverage | | $ | 2,645 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,689 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,708 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,699 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 10,741 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Cash flows provided by operations (in accordance with GAAP) | | $ | 1,834 | | | | | | | $ | 1,740 | | | | | | | $ | 1,224 | | | | | | | $ | 1,628 | | | | | | | $ | 6,426 | | | | | |
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders (in accordance with GAAP) | | $ | (85 | ) | | | | | | $ | (20 | ) | | | | | | $ | 232 | | | | | | | $ | 618 | | | | | | | $ | 745 | | | | | |
For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016, cash flows provided by operations were $2.0 million and $6.4 million, respectively. As shown in the table above, we funded distributions with cash flows provided by operations and available cash on hand, which includes proceeds from our IPO and proceeds from our IPO which were reinvested in common stock issued under our DRIP. To the extent we pay distributions in excess of cash flows provided by operations, our stockholders’ investment may be adversely impacted.
We may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations in 2017 to pay distributions at our current level and we may not generate sufficient cash flows from operations to pay future distributions. The amount of cash available for distributions is affected by many factors, such as rental income from acquired properties and our operating expense levels, as well as many other variables. Actual cash available for distributions may vary substantially from estimates. With limited operating history, we cannot assure our stockholders that we will be able to continue to pay distributions or that distributions will increase over time. We cannot give any assurance that future acquisitions of real properties, if any, will increase our cash available for distributions to stockholders. Our actual results may differ significantly from the assumptions used by our board of directors in establishing a distribution rate to stockholders.
If we do not generate sufficient cash flows from our operations, we expect to use a portion of our cash on hand, which represents the remaining proceeds we received in our IPO, and the proceeds from our DRIP to pay distributions. A decrease in the level of stockholder participation in our DRIP could have an adverse
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impact on our ability to meet these expectations. If these sources are insufficient, we may use other sources, such as from borrowings, the sale of additional securities, advances from our Advisor, and our Advisor’s deferral, suspension or waiver of its fees and expense reimbursements, as to which it has no obligation, to fund distributions.
The following table compares cumulative distributions paid to cumulative net loss and cumulative cash flows provided by operations (in accordance with GAAP) for the period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) through December 31, 2016:
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(In thousands) | | For the Period from April 24, 2014 (date of inception) to December 31, 2016 |
Distributions to stockholders(1) | | $ | 15,043 | |
Reconciliation of net loss attributable to stockholders:
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Revenues | | $ | 18,765 | |
Acquisition and transaction related | | | (5,097 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | (7,713 | ) |
Other operating expenses | | | (10,109 | ) |
Other non-operating expenses | | | (260 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | (233 | ) |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (6 | ) |
Net loss attributable to stockholders (in accordance with GAAP)(2) | | $ | (4,653 | ) |
Cash flows provided by operations | | $ | 3,508 | |
FFO attributable to stockholders | | $ | 3,032 | |
| (1) | Distributions paid to common stockholders include $6.5 million of proceeds reinvested pursuant to the DRIP. |
| (2) | Net loss attributable to stockholders as defined by GAAP includes the non-cash impact of depreciation and amortization expense as well as costs incurred relating to acquisitions and related transactions. |
Loan Obligations
The payment terms of our loan obligation requires principal and interest amounts to be paid monthly with all unpaid principal and interest due at maturity.
Our Advisor may, with approval from our independent directors, seek to borrow short-term capital that, combined with secured mortgage financing, exceeds our targeted leverage ratio. Such short-term borrowings may be obtained from third-parties on a case-by-case basis as acquisition opportunities present themselves. We view the use of short-term borrowings, including advances under a line of credit, if a line of credit is ever obtained, as an efficient and accretive means of acquiring real estate.
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Contractual Obligations
The following table reflects contractual debt obligations under our mortgage notes payable and minimum base rental cash payments due for leasehold interests over the next five years and thereafter as of March 31, 2017. The minimum base rental cash payments due for leasehold interests exclude contingent rent payments, as applicable, that may be payable based on provisions related to increases in annual rent based on exceeding certain economic indexes, among other items. As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding mortgage note payable had a weighted average effective interest rate of 4.0%.
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(In thousands) | | Total | | April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 | | 2018 – 2019 | | 2020 – 2021 | | Thereafter |
Principal on mortgage note payable | | $ | 4,972 | | | $ | 75 | | | $ | 4,897 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Interest on mortgage note payable | | | 500 | | | | 148 | | | | 352 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Lease rental payments due | | | 3,839 | | | | 78 | | | | 211 | | | | 225 | | | | 3,325 | |
| | $ | 9,311 | | | $ | 301 | | | $ | 5,460 | | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 3,325 | |
Election as a REIT
We elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code, effective for our taxable year ended December 31, 2015. Commencing with such taxable year, we were organized and operated in a manner so that we qualify for taxation as a REIT under the Code. We intend to continue to operate in such a manner but no assurance can be given that we will operate in a manner so as to remain qualified for taxation as a REIT. In order continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we must, among other things, distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which does not equal net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP) determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and must comply with a number of other organizational and operational requirements. If we continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on that portion of our REIT taxable income that we distribute to our stockholders. Even if we continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income and properties as well as federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income.
Inflation
We may be adversely impacted by inflation on any leases that do not contain indexed escalation provisions. In addition, we may be required to pay costs for maintenance and operation of properties, which may adversely impact our results of operations due to potential increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.
Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
Please See Note 7 — Related Party Transactions and Arrangements of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The market risk associated with financial instruments and derivative financial instruments is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices or interest rates. Our long-term debt, which consists of secured financings, bears interest at a fixed rate. As of March 31, 2017, we did not have any derivative financial instruments. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time, we may enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as swaps, collars, and treasury lock agreements in
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order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. We do not hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes. We do not have any foreign operations and thus we are not exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.
As of March 31, 2017, our debt included a fixed-rate secured mortgage financing with a carrying value of $5.1 million and a fair value of $5.1 million. Changes in market interest rates on our fixed-rate debt impact the fair value of the note, but it has no impact on interest due on the note. For instance, if interest rates rise 100 basis points and our fixed rate debt balance remains constant, we expect the fair value of our obligation to decrease, the same way the price of a bond declines as interest rates rise. The sensitivity analysis related to our fixed-rate debt assumes an immediate 100 basis point move in interest rates from their March 31, 2017 levels, with all other variables held constant. A 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would result in a decrease in the fair value of our fixed-rate debt by $0.1 million. A 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates would result in an increase in the fair value of our fixed-rate debt by $0.1 million.
These amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rate changes on our borrowing costs, and assuming no other changes in our capital structure. The information presented above includes only those exposures that existed as of March 31, 2017 and does not consider exposures or positions arising after that date. The information represented herein has limited predictive value. Future actual realized gains or losses with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on cumulative exposures, hedging strategies employed and the magnitude of the fluctuations.
Tax Status
We elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2015. Commencing with such taxable year, we have been organized and operated in a manner so that we qualify for taxation as a REIT under the Code. We intend to continue to operate in such a manner, but no assurance can be given that we will operate in a manner so as to remain qualified as a REIT. In order to continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we must, among other things, distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which does not equal net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP), determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and must comply with a number of other organizational and operational requirements. If we continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income tax on that portion of our REIT taxable income that we distribute to our stockholders. Even if we continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income and properties as well as federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income.
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Annex A — Purchase Agreement
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
By and Among
HEALTHCARE TRUST, INC.,
as “Purchaser Parent”
HEALTHCARE TRUST OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
and
ARHC TRS HOLDCO II, LLC,
as “Purchaser”
AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC.,
as “Seller Parent”
and
AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
and
ARHC TRS HOLDCO III, LLC,
as “Seller”
Dated as of
June 16, 2017
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Section 6.3 Capitalization | | | A-28 | |
Section 6.4 Title; SPE-level Property Complete; Condition | | | A-28 | |
Section 6.5 Taxes and Tax Returns | | | A-28 | |
Section 6.6 Execution and Delivery | | | A-29 | |
Section 6.7 Contracts and Leases | | | A-29 | |
Section 6.8 Residency Agreements and Related Matters | | | A-29 | |
Section 6.9 Permits and Licenses | | | A-30 | |
Section 6.10 Insurance | | | A-30 | |
Section 6.11 Employees | | | A-31 | |
Section 6.12 Litigation | | | A-31 | |
Section 6.13 Compliance with Laws | | | A-31 | |
Section 6.14 Financial Statements | | | A-31 | |
Section 6.15 Real Property | | | A-32 | |
Section 6.16 Environmental Matters | | | A-32 | |
Section 6.17 Brokers, Finders | | | A-32 | |
Section 6.18 FIRPTA | | | A-32 | |
Section 6.19 Consent of Third Parties | | | A-32 | |
Section 6.20 No Governmental Approvals | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.21 Assessments | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.22 Title Encumbrances | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.23 Loans and Debts | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.24 Intellectual Property | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.25 Ground Lease | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.26 Joint Ventures | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.27 Insolvency | | | A-33 | |
Section 6.28 Access | | | A-34 | |
Section 6.29 Medicare; Medicaid and Compliance with Healthcare Laws | | | A-34 | |
Section 6.30 Opinion of Financial Advisor | | | A-34 | |
Section 6.31 No Other Representations or Warranties | | | A-34 | |
ARTICLE 7 Representations and Warranties of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser | | | A-34 | |
Section 7.1 Organization and Standing | | | A-34 | |
Section 7.2 Valid and Binding Obligations | | | A-34 | |
Section 7.3 Execution and Delivery | | | A-35 | |
Section 7.4 Solvency | | | A-35 | |
Section 7.5 Consent of Third Parties | | | A-35 | |
Section 7.6 No Governmental Approvals | | | A-35 | |
Section 7.7 Brokers, Finders | | | A-35 | |
Section 7.8 Opinion of Financial Advisor | | | A-35 | |
Section 7.9 No Other Representations or Warranties | | | A-35 | |
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ARTICLE 8 Indemnification | | | A-36 | |
Section 8.1 Indemnification by Seller Parent and Seller | | | A-36 | |
Section 8.2 Indemnification by Purchaser Parent and Purchaser | | | A-36 | |
Section 8.3 Indemnification Limits; Survival | | | A-36 | |
Section 8.4 Procedures Regarding Third Party Claims | | | A-37 | |
Section 8.5 General Qualifications on Indemnification | | | A-38 | |
Section 8.6 Effective Upon Closing | | | A-38 | |
ARTICLE 9 Termination | | | A-38 | |
Section 9.1 Termination | | | A-38 | |
Section 9.2 Effect of Termination | | | A-39 | |
Section 9.3 Payment of Termination Fee | | | A-40 | |
ARTICLE 10 Miscellaneous | | | A-40 | |
Section 10.1 Access to Books and Records after Closing | | | A-40 | |
Section 10.2 Notices | | | A-41 | |
Section 10.3 Good Faith; Cooperation | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.4 Assignment; Exchange Cooperation; Successors in Interest | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.5 No Third Party Beneficiaries | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.6 Severability | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.7 Reserved | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.8 Controlling Law; Integration; Amendment; Waiver | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.9 Time | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.10 Survival | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.11 Eminent Domain; Condemnation | | | A-42 | |
Section 10.12 Risk of Loss | | | A-43 | |
Section 10.13 Attorneys’ Fees | | | A-44 | |
Section 10.14 Waiver of Jury Trial | | | A-44 | |
Section 10.15 Construction | | | A-44 | |
Section 10.16 Execution in Counterparts | | | A-44 | |
Exhibit
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Exhibit | | Title |
Exhibit A | | Wells Fargo Escrow Agreement |
Schedules
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Schedule | | Title |
Schedule 1.1(a) | | Seller Parent’s Affiliates |
Schedule 1.1(c) | | OP Seller’s Local Property Managers |
Schedule 1.1(c) | | Local Management Agreements |
Schedule 1.1(d) | | Permitted Title Exceptions |
Schedule 1.1(e) | | Prepaids and Deposits |
Schedule 1.1(f) | | Description of Company-held Real Property |
Schedule 2.2 | | SPE-level Property/SPE Cash Held by OP Seller |
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Schedule | | Title |
Schedule 3.3(a) | | Form for Proration Schedule |
Schedule 3.4 | | Tax Allocation of Purchase Price |
Schedule 4.4(b) | | Recording and Title Costs |
Schedule 4.8 | | Estoppels |
Schedule 4.11 | | Liens |
Schedule 5.4(h) | | Third Party Consents |
Schedule 6.4 | | Material Assets or Rights Not Included in Real Property and SPE-level Property |
Schedule 6.7 | | Contracts and Leases |
Schedule 6.8 | | Rent Roll regarding Residency Agreements and Related Matters |
Schedule 6.9 | | Permits and Licenses |
Schedule 6.10 | | Insurance; Three Year Claim History |
Schedule 6.12 | | Litigation, etc. |
Schedule 6.13 | | Compliance with Laws |
Schedule 6.14 | | Cedarhurst Financial Statements |
Schedule 6.15 | | Real Property Compliance |
Schedule 6.16 | | Environmental Matters |
Schedule 6.19 | | Seller Third Party Consents |
Schedule 6.20 | | Seller Government Approvals |
Schedule 6.22 | | Title Encumbrances |
Schedule 6.23 | | Loans and Debts |
Schedule 6.24 | | Intellectual Property |
Schedule 7.5 | | Purchaser Third Party Consents |
Schedule 7.6 | | Purchaser Governmental Approvals |
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 16th day of June, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), by and among (i)HEALTHCARE TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation (“Purchaser Parent”), (ii)HEALTHCARE TRUST OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“OP Purchaser” ), (iii)ARHC TRS HOLDCO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdco Purchaser” and, collectively with OP Purchaser, the “Purchaser” ) (iv)AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC., a Maryland corporation (“Seller Parent”), (v)AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“OP Seller” ) and (vi) ARHC TRS HOLDCO III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdco Seller” and, collectively with OP Seller, the “Seller”).
Recitals:
OP Seller owns (a) all of the issued and outstanding membership interests in each of the following entities: (i) ARHC DDLARFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (ii) ARHC DDHUDFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (iii) ARHC RACLWFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (iv) ARHC RMRWLTX01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (v) ARHC DMDCRGA01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (vi) ARHC MHCLVOH01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (vii) ARHC PPLVLGA01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (viii) Holdco Seller, (ix) ARHC CCGBGIL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (x) ARHC VAGBGIL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xi) ARHC ACRICKY01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xii) ARHC WLWBYMN01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xiii) ARHC GFGBTAZ01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xiv) ARHC LMFMYFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xv) ARHC BMWRNMI01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xvi) ARHC MMJLTIL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and (b) ninety-five percent (95%) of the membership interests of ARHC Quad Cities Portfolio Member, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “JV Membership Interests,” and together with the membership interests of the other entities named in this paragraph, the “Membership Interests”). ARHC Quad Cities Portfolio Member, LLC, in turn, owns all of the membership interests in ARHC UPMUSIA01, LLC and ARHC UPMOLIL01, LLC, Delaware limited liability companies (collectively, the “Quad Cities SPEs” ).
Holdco Seller owns all of the issued and outstanding membership interests (the “Holdco Interest”) in ARHC CHCOLIL01 TRS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company which holds the license for the Cedarhurst Facility (the “Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant” ).
Seller, through its Affiliates, owns (A) seventeen medical office buildings and (B) two assisted living facilities, namely (1) the Cedarhurst Facility which is (a) owned by ARHC CHCOLIL01, LLC, (b) leased to Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant (which entity holds a license issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living (the “IDPH License”)) under the Cedarhurst Facility RIDEA Lease, and (c) managed by the Cedarhurst Manager under the Cedarhurst Management Agreement and (2) the Arcadian Cove Facility (as hereinafter defined) which is owned by ARHC ACRICKY01, LLC (the “ Arcadian Cove Lessor” ), which is leased to WP-ARC Arcadian Cove Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company which is not an Affiliate of Seller (the “Arcadian Cove Lessee”) under that Lease Agreement dated August 25, 2015 (the “Arcadian Cove Net Lease”), and managed by Meridian Senior Living, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company which is not an Affiliate of Seller (the “Arcadian Cove Manager”) under that Management Agreement dated August 25, 2014 by and between the Arcadian Cove Lessee and the Arcadian Cove Manager.
OP Seller desires to sell to OP Purchaser, and OP Purchaser desires to purchase from OP Seller, the Membership Interests, and Holdco Seller desires to sell to Holdco Purchaser, and Holdco Purchaser desires to purchase from Holdco Seller, the Holdco Interest, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions to which the parties have agreed.
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Agreements:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
Definitions and
Certain Rules of Construction
Section 1.1Defined Terms. The following capitalized terms shall have the meanings specified in this section. Other terms are defined in the text of this Agreement, and throughout this Agreement, those terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them.
“Acquisition Proposal” means any proposal, offer, indication of interest or inquiry, whether in one transaction or a series of related transactions, relating to any (a) merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination or similar transaction involving Seller Parent or any Subsidiary of Seller Parent that would constitute a “significant subsidiary” (as defined in Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X), (b) sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, license, transfer or other disposition, by merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination or any similar transaction, of any assets of Seller Parent or any of the Subsidiaries of Seller Parent representing 20% or more of the consolidated assets of Seller Parent and the Subsidiaries of Seller Parent, taken as a whole, as determined on a book-value basis, (c) issue, sale or other disposition by Seller Parent or any of the Subsidiaries of Seller Parent of (including by way of merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination or any similar transaction) securities (or options, rights or warrants to purchase, or securities convertible into, such securities) representing 20% or more of the voting power of the outstanding Seller Parent Common Stock, (d) tender offer or exchange offer in which any person or “group” (as such term is defined under the Exchange Act) shall acquire beneficial ownership (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), or the right to acquire beneficial ownership, of 20% or more of the voting power of the outstanding Seller Parent Common Stock, (e) recapitalization, restructuring, liquidation, dissolution or other similar type of transaction with respect to Seller Parent in which a third party shall acquire beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the shares of any class of voting securities of Seller Parent, or (f) transaction that is similar in form, substance or purpose to any of the foregoing transactions; provided, however, that the term “Acquisition Proposal” shall not include (i) any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (ii) any merger, consolidation, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization or similar transaction solely among Seller Parent and one or more of the Subsidiaries of Seller Parent or solely among the Subsidiaries of Seller Parent.
“Advisor” means Healthcare Trust Advisors, LLC in respect to Purchaser Parent and its Affiliates and American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC in respect to Seller Parent and its Affiliates.
“Affiliate” of any person means another person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such first person. For purposes of this definition, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as applied to any person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of that person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Seller Parent and its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and Purchaser Parent and its Subsidiaries, on the other hand, shall not be deemed to be Affiliates of each other. Accordingly, Seller Parent’s only Affiliates are OP Seller and those Companies more particularly described onSchedule 1.1(a) (as disclosed by Seller).
“Arcadian Cove Facility” means that assisted living facility known as the “Arcadian Cove” assisted living facility located at 532 Cady Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 62234.
“Arcadian Cove Residency Agreement” means any agreement between Arcadian Assisted Living, LLC and an individual contracting for such individual’s residency at the Arcadian Cove Facility.
“Business” means all aspects of each Company’s real estate operations and, in the case of Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant, its operation of the Cedarhurst Facility.
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“Cedarhurst Facility” means that assisted living facility known as the “Cedarhurst of Collinsville” assisted living facility located at 1207 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, Illinois 62234.
“Cedarhurst Facility RIDEA Lease” means that certain Lease Agreement dated August 21, 2015 between ARHC CHCOLIL01, LLC, as landlord, and Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant, as tenant.
“Cedarhurst Management Agreement” means that Management Agreement dated August 21, 2015 by and between Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant, as tenant, Cedarhurst Operator, as subtenant, and Cedarhurst Manager, as manager.
“Cedarhurst Manager” means Cedarhurst Living, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company which is not an Affiliate of Seller, which is an eligible independent contractor, and which is the manager under the Cedarhurst Management Agreement.
“Cedarhurst Operator” means Cedarhurst of Collinsville Operator, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company which is not an Affiliate of Seller and which is the subtenant under the Cedarhurst Management Agreement.
“Cedarhurst Residency Agreement” means any agreement between the Cedarhurst Operator and an individual contracting for such individual’s residency at the Cedarhurst Facility.
“Closing” means the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Neither party will need to be present at Closing, it being anticipated that the parties will deliver all Closing documents and deliverables in escrow to Purchaser Parent’s and Seller Parent’s counsel prior to the date of Closing.
“Company” or “Companies” means individually or collectively (i) ARHC DDLARFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (ii) ARHC DDHUDFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (iii) ARHC RACLWFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (iv) ARHC RMRWLTX01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (v) ARHC DMDCRGA01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (vi) ARHC MHCLVOH01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (vii) ARHC PPLVLGA01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (viii) ARHC TRS Holdco III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (ix) ARHC CHCOLIL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (x) ARHC CCGBGIL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xi) ARHC VAGBGIL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xii) ARHC ACRICKY01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xiii) ARHC WLWBYMN01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xiv) ARHC GFGBTAZ01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xv) ARHC LMFMYFL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xvi) ARHC BMWRNMI01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xvii) ARHC MMJLTIL01, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xviii) ARHC Quad Cities Portfolio Member, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (xix) Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant, and (xx) the Quad Cities SPEs.
“Company Organizational Documents” means the certificates of formation, amendments thereto, and limited liability company agreements of each of the Companies, collectively.
“Decatur Ground Lease” means that certain Ground Lease Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2007, by and between Redd Investments, LLC and GCS Stemmer Properties, LLC, which is subject to that certain Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease, dated July 24, 2015, by GCS Stemmer Properties, LLC in favor of ARHC DMDCRGA01, LLC.
“Encumbrance” means any charge, claim, community property interest, pledge, condition, equitable interest, lien (statutory or other), option, security interest, mortgage, easement, encroachment, right of way, right of first refusal, or restriction of any kind, including any restriction on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income or exercise of any other attribute of ownership.
“Environmental Laws” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601etseq., Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. 1802, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901etseq., the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2601etseq., or any other federal, state, local or other governmental legislation, statute, law, code, rule, regulation or ordinance identified by its terms as pertaining to the
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protection of the environment, including laws relating to the treatment, storage or disposal of Hazardous Substances, in each case as in effect on the Effective Date.
“Escrow Amount” means Six Million and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($6,000,000).
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Government Program” means the federal Medicare program, any state Medicaid program, and such other similar federal, state, or local reimbursement or governmental programs for which the Cedarhurst Facility is eligible.
“Ground Leases” means, collectively, the Decatur Ground Lease, Madison Ground Lease, and Philip Professional Center Ground Lease.
“Hazardous Substance” means petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof, flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, any material containing polychlorinated biphenyls, and any of the substances defined as “hazardous substances” or “toxic substances” or otherwise identified and regulated under any Environmental Laws.
“Improvements” means all buildings and other improvements constructed on the Real Property as of the date of Closing.
“Intellectual Property” means all trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, licenses, domain names, mask works, patents, patent applications, information and proprietary rights and processes.
“IRC” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any regulations or guidance issued thereunder.
“Lease” means any space lease, lease, license or concession agreement which provides for the use or occupancy of space or facilities at any Real Property to which Seller or any Company is a party, including any leases or licenses for antennae and related equipment; but excluding (i) the Ground Leases, and (ii) the Residency Agreements.
“Lien” means any mortgage, deed to secure debt, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, title defect, right of first refusal, security or other adverse interest, Encumbrance, claim, option, lien, lease or charge of any kind, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or otherwise, affecting any assets or property, including any agreement to give or grant any of the foregoing, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, and the filing of or agreement to give any financing statement with respect to any assets or property under the Uniform Commercial Code or comparable law of any jurisdiction.
“Madison Ground Lease” means that certain Lease Agreement, dated April 16, 2003, by and between Presence Hospitals PRV, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, successor by merger to Provena Hospitals, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation (“Madison Ground Lessor”), and Alter Medical Fund Joliet, L.L.C., as amended by that certain First Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated July 1, 2003, that certain Amendment to Lease dated December 15, 2003 (which was intended to be entitled “Second Amendment to Lease Agreement”), that certain Third Amendment to Lease Agreement dated December 6, 2005, that certain Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement dated June 11, 2010, that certain Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between Madison Ground Lessor and Acquisition Advisors, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, dated June 15, 2010, subject to that certain Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease, dated September 30, 2010, by and between Madison Ground Lessor and Joliet Investors LLLP, a Florida limited liability limited partnership, and as further amended by that certain Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated December 3, 2015, by and between Madison Ground Lessor and ARHC MMJLTIL01, LLC.
“Material Adverse Change” means any occurrence between the Effective Date and the Closing Date which results in, or is reasonably likely to result in, a material adverse change in the assets, financial condition, or results of operations of the Facilities, taken as a whole;provided, however, that none of the following shall in any event be deemed a Material Adverse Change: (i) any change resulting from changes in any law or regulation following the Effective Date; (ii) any change resulting from announcement or pendency
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of the transactions contemplated herein; or (iii) any change made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or with Purchaser’s express written consent.
“OP-held SPE Operating Cash” means all cash held by the OP Seller on behalf of any Company.
“OP Seller Organizational Documents” means the partnership agreement and any amendments thereto of Seller OP.
“OP Seller’s Local Property Managers” means those property managers listed onSchedule 1.1(c), which provide management services to the Companies pursuant to the management agreements also listed onSchedule 1.1(c) (as disclosed by Seller).
“OP Seller’s Property Manager” means American Realty Capital Healthcare III Properties, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
“Permitted Encumbrances” means (i) liens for taxes not yet due or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings and which are satisfied or discharged of record at or prior to Closing pursuant toSection 4.11; (ii) the rights of Tenants under Leases and of residents under Residency Agreements; (iii) as to the Real Property, the Cedarhurst Management Agreement, (iv) all matters arising by, through or under Purchaser or for which Purchaser is obligated to indemnify Seller; and (v) the Permitted Title Exceptions.
“Permitted Title Exceptions” means the exceptions specified as permitted exceptions listed onSchedule 1.1(d) hereto (as agreed upon by Seller and Purchaser).
“Philip Center Guaranty” means that certain Separate Guaranty of Carveout Obligations dated August 14, 2015 by Seller Parent in favor of RGA Reinsurance Company.
“Philip Center Loan” means that certain loan in the original principal amount of Five Million Two Hundred Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($5,200,000.00) evidenced by, among other things, that certain Promissory Note, dated September 26, 2012, by ICM VI-Philip Center, LP in favor of RGA Reinsurance Company, which was assumed by ARHC PPLVLGA01, LLC by that Consent and Assumption Agreement with Release dated August 14, 2015 (the “Philip Center Consent and Assumption Agreement”).
“Philip Professional Center Ground Lease” means that certain Lease Agreement, dated as of February 16, 2016, by and between Philips Land, LLC and ARHC PPLVLGA01, LLC.
“Prepaids and Deposits” means all pre-paid amounts paid by any Tenant pursuant to any Lease, if paid or deposited to the account of Seller or any Company, for or attributable to the periods from and after the Closing Date as well as any security deposits paid to Seller or any Company as of the Closing Date and not previously applied by Seller or such Company against amounts payable by such Tenant under the applicable Lease (to the extent such deposits can be transferred in accordance with applicable law) together with any interest thereon to the extent such interest is or may be payable to the Tenants (or their respective Representatives, successors, heirs or assigns) at any time following the Closing Date each as more particularly described (as of June 13, 2017) onSchedule 1.1(e) (as disclosed by Seller).
“Property Management and Leasing Agreement”means that certain Property Management and Leasing Agreement dated as of August 20, 2014, by and among Seller Parent, OP Seller, and American Realty Capital Healthcare III Properties, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
“Real Property” means those certain parcels of real estate described inSchedule 1.1(f) (as agreed upon by Seller and Purchaser), together with all right, title and interest of Seller or any Company in and to: (i) all the Improvements thereon, (ii) all easements and rights of way serving or benefiting such property, (iii) all strips and gores appurtenant thereto, and (iv) any land lying in the bed of any streets, roads and alleys appurtenant thereto.
“Representative” of a person means any officer, trustee, director, Affiliate, employee, investment banker, financial advisor, attorney, accountant, consultant, broker, finder or other agent or representative of such person. In the case of Seller Parent and Seller, Representative shall also include American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC and its employees, officers and directors.
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“Residency Agreements” means the Arcadian Cove Residency Agreements and the Cedarhurst Residency Agreements, collectively.
“Seller Parent Organizational Documents” means the Seller Parent’s charter and by-laws, as amended to date.
“Seller Parent Board” means the Board of Directors of Seller Parent.
“Seller Parent Intervening Event” means a material event, effect, circumstance, change, development or state of facts that was not known to the Seller Parent Board prior to the execution of this Agreement (or if known, the magnitude or consequences of which were not known or reasonably foreseeable as of the date hereof), which event, effect, circumstance, change, development or state of facts, or any material consequence thereof, becomes known to the Seller Parent Board prior to the Closing Date; provided, however, that in no event shall the receipt, existence or terms of an Acquisition Proposal or any matter relating thereto or consequence thereof constitute a Seller Parent Intervening Event.
“Seller Parent Stockholder Approval” means the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of Seller Parent Common Stock entitled to vote on each of (i) the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and (ii) the plan of liquidation and dissolution of Seller Parent.
“Seller Parent Common Stock” means the outstanding shares of the common stock of Seller Parent, par value $0.01 per share.
“Seller Parent Special Committee” means a special transaction committee consisting solely of independent directors of Seller Parent.
“Seller’s Knowledge” means the actual knowledge of each person identified as an executive officer of Seller Parent on Seller Parent’s Proxy Statement after inquiry reasonable under the circumstances.
“STRH” means SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., the financial advisor to Seller Parent Special Committee.
“STRH Engagement Letter” means that engagement letter dated March 30, 2016 between Seller Parent and STRH, as amended.
“Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” means any other person or persons that a person directly or indirectly owns or has the power to vote or control 50% or more of any class or series of capital stock or equity interests of such person or persons.
“Superior Proposal” means a written Acquisition Proposal made by a third party (except for purposes of this definition, the references in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” to “20%” shall be replaced with “50%”) which the Seller Parent Board (based on the recommendation of the Seller Parent Special Committee) determines in its good faith judgment (after consultation with its legal and financial advisors and after taking into account (a) all of the terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal and this Agreement (as it may be proposed to be amended by the Seller Parent) and (b) the feasibility and certainty of consummation of such Acquisition Proposal on the terms proposed (taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory and other aspects of such Acquisition Proposal deemed relevant by the Seller Parent Board (based on the recommendation of the Seller Parent Special Committee) and conditions to consummation thereof) to be more favorable from a financial point of view to the stockholders of Seller Parent (in their capacities as stockholders) than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (as it may be proposed to be amended by the Purchaser).
“Takeover Statute” means any “fair price,” “business combination,” “moratorium,” “control share acquisition” or any other anti-takeover statute or similar statute enacted under state or federal laws of the U.S. or similar statute or regulation.
“Tenant” means any lessee, licensee, concessionaire or other person with the right to use or occupy space or facilities at a Real Property under a Lease, excluding, for clarity, residents under any Residency Agreement.
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“Termination Fee” means Three Million Six Hundred Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($3,600,000.00).
Section 1.2Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement:
“business day” is any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or a day on which all banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close (provided that, with respect to filings made with the SEC, a day on which a filing is to be made is a Business Day only if the SEC is open to accept filings). Furthermore, if any date upon which or by which action is required under this Agreement is not a business day, then the date for such action shall be extended to the first day that is after such date and is a business day. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded. If the last day of such period is a non-business day, the period in question shall end on the next succeeding business day;
“herein,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “hereinbefore,” “hereinafter” and other equivalent words refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not solely to the particular portion of this Agreement in which such word is used, and references to “this article,” “this section,” “this paragraph,” “this subparagraph” or similar references to a specific part of this Agreement shall refer to the particular article, section, paragraph, subparagraph or specific part in which such reference appears;
“party” or “parties” means each or all, as appropriate, of the entities who have executed and delivered this Agreement, each permitted successor or assign of a party, and when appropriate to effect the binding nature of this Agreement for the benefit of another party, any other successor or assign of a party; and
“person” means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, estate, trust, unincorporated organization, association, limited liability company, institution or other entity, including any that is a governmental authority.
Section 1.3Other Defined Terms. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the respective meanings set forth in the section referenced opposite such term:
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Term | | Section |
2016 Cedarhurst Financial Statement | | Section 6.14 |
Adjustments | | Section 3.1 |
Agreement | | Preamble |
Arcadian Cove Lessee | | Recitals |
Arcadian Cove Lessor | | Recitals |
Arcadian Cove Manager | | Recitals |
Arcadian Cove Net Lease | | Recitals |
Asset Acquisition Statement | | Section 3.4(b) |
Casualty Threshold | | Section 10.12 |
Cedarhurst Financial Statements | | Section 6.14 |
Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant | | Recitals |
Closing Date | | Section 5.1 |
Effective Date | | Preamble |
Escrow Agent | | Section 3.2 |
Escrow Agreement | | Section 3.2 |
First Quarter 2017 Cedarhurst Financial Statement | | Section 6.14 |
HIPAA | | Section 6.29(b) |
Holdco Interest | | Recitals |
Holdco Purchaser | | Preamble |
Holdco Seller | | Preamble |
IDPH License | | Recitals |
Indemnification Cap | | Section 8.3(a) |
Indemnified Party | | Section 8.4(a) |
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Term | | Section |
Indemnifying Party | | Section 8.4(a) |
JV Membership Interests | | Recitals |
Loan Documents | | Section 6.23 |
Losses | | Section 8.1 |
Madison Ground Lessor | | Section 1.1 |
Material Contracts | | Section 6.7 |
Membership Interests | | Recitals |
OP Purchaser | | Preamble |
OP Seller | | Preamble |
Percentage | | Section 10.12 |
Permits and Licenses | | Section 6.9 |
Philip Center Consent and Assumption Agreement | | Section 1.1 |
Proration Date | | Section 3.3(a) |
Proration Schedule | | Section 3.3(a) |
Proxy Statement | | Section 4.6(a) |
Purchase Price | | Section 3.1 |
Purchaser | | Preamble |
Purchaser Indemnification Cap | | Section 8.3(b) |
Purchaser Parent | | Preamble |
Purchaser Threshold | | Section 8.3(b) |
Quad Cities SPEs | | Recitals |
Revised Statements | | Section 3.4(b) |
Scheduled Closing Date | | Section 5.1 |
SEC | | Section 4.6(a) |
Seller | | Preamble |
Seller Parent | | Preamble |
Seller Parent Change in Recommendation | | Section 4.7(a) |
Seller Parent Change Notice | | Section 4.8(d)(ii)(C) |
Seller Parent Recommendation | | Section 4.6(d) |
Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting | | Section 4.6(d) |
Seller Threshold | | Section 8.3(a) |
SPE-level Property | | Section 2.2 |
Section 1.4Rules of Construction. For purposes of this Agreement:
(a) “including” and any other words or phrases of inclusion shall not be construed as terms of limitation, so that references to “included” matters shall be regarded as non-exclusive, non-characterizing illustrations; “copy” or “copies” means that the copy or copies of the material to which it relates are true, correct and complete;
(b) “shall,” “will,” and “agrees” are mandatory, and “may” is permissive;
(c) titles and captions of or in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any of its provisions;
(d) whenever the context so requires, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, and the gender of any pronoun includes the other gender;
(e) each Exhibit and Schedule referred to in this Agreement and each attachment to any of them or this Agreement is hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and is made a part of this Agreement as if set out in full in the first place that reference is made to it; and
(f) every covenant, term and provision of this Agreement shall be construed simply according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party hereto, regardless of which party was more responsible for the preparation of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 2
Purchase and Sale
Section 2.1Purchase and Sale. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement:
(a) OP Seller shall sell to OP Purchaser, and OP Purchaser shall purchase from OP Seller, all of OP Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Membership Interests, free and clear of all Liens and liabilities whatsoever, for the consideration specified inSection 3.1; and
(b) Holdco Seller shall sell to Holdco Purchaser, and Holdco Purchaser shall purchase from Holdco Seller, all of Holdco Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Holdco Interest, free and clear of all Liens and liabilities whatsoever, for the consideration specified inSection 3.1.
(c) For purposes of this Section 2.1, the term “Liens” refers to Liens against the Membership Interests and not Liens against the underlying Real Property.
Section 2.2SPE-level Property. To the extent that Seller Parent and/or Seller itself holds or controls any property of any of the Companies (including, but not limited to, the Prepaids and Deposits, OP-held SPE Operating Cash (subject toSection 3.3(b) andSection 3.3(c)), and books and records of such Companies with respect to the period prior to the Closing), such property shall be transferred to Purchaser (or at the direction of Purchaser) upon Closing. For the avoidance of doubt, the intent of the parties is that the sale of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest to Purchaser will enable Purchaser, through its ownership of such Interests, to control all of the assets of the Companies, as may be owned or used by such Companies in the conduct of their respective Businesses as of the Closing Date, including, but not limited to, as set forth onSchedule 2.2 (as disclosed by Seller), such cash as is held in bank accounts maintained in the names of certain Companies (subject toSection 3.3(b) andSection 3.3(c)) and any utility deposits paid by any Company to any utility company to be held as a deposit for such Company (the “SPE-level Property”).
ARTICLE 3
Purchase Price; Payment of Purchase Price; Allocation
Section 3.1Purchase Price. Subject to any adjustments and prorations expressly provided for in this Agreement, including those described inSection 3.3,Section 10.11, andSection 10.12 (collectively, “Adjustments”), the purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest shall be a total of One Hundred Twenty Million and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($120,000,000.00).
Section 3.2Payment of Purchase Price and Escrow Amount. The Purchase Price (as adjusted) and any credits and additions shall be paid by Purchaser, at Closing, as follows: One Hundred Twenty Million and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($120,000,000.00), (a) minus the outstanding principal balance of the Philip Center Loan as of the Closing Date (if such loan is assumed by the Purchaser), and (b) minus the Escrow Amount, and as adjusted for any Adjustments pursuant toSection 3.3, shall be paid at Closing by wire transfer in accordance with wire instructions provided by Seller at least three (3) business days before Closing. At the Closing, Purchaser shall also pay to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Escrow Agent”) an amount equal to the Escrow Amount for deposit into an escrow account to be held and distributed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement and as provided in an escrow agreement substantially in the form ofExhibit A attached hereto (the “Escrow Agreement”), to be entered into at Closing by Purchaser Parent, the Escrow Agent, and Seller Parent (which Escrow Agreement provides, subject to such agreement, for the Escrow Amount to be held for fourteen (14) months following the Closing).
Section 3.3Prorations.
(a) The following items (whether paid or accrued but not yet paid) shall be prorated between Seller and Purchaser as of 11:59 p.m. on the date immediately preceding the Closing Date (the “Proration Date”); prorations credited to Purchaser shall reduce the Purchase Price and prorations credited to Seller shall increase the Purchase Price at Closing as follows:
(i) city, state, and county ad valorem taxes for the year in which the Closing occurs based on the ad valorem tax bills for the Real Property that is owned by the Companies or for which a Company is responsible under the terms of a ground lease with respect to the Real Property that is leased by the Companies, if then available for such year, or if not, then on the basis of the ad
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valorem tax bill for the Real Property for the immediately preceding year, excluding taxes for any Real Property where the Tenant pays taxes directly to the taxing authority. (If such proration is based on an ad valorem tax bill for the immediately preceding year and should such proration prove to be inaccurate on receipt of the ad valorem tax bill for the Real Property for the year of Closing, then either Seller or Purchaser, as applicable, may demand at any time after Closing a payment from the other party in an amount sufficient to correct such malapportionment);
(ii) operating expenses (including amounts payable to Cedarhurst Operator or Cedarhurst Manager under the Cedarhurst Management Agreement), sanitary sewer taxes, and utility charges, if any, that are the obligation of any Company;provided,however, that Seller or Purchaser may elect, prior to Closing, to require that the meters for all utility charges be read and terminated as of the end of the last business day preceding the Closing Date, in which case Seller shall be responsible for and shall pay for all such charges accruing during or relating to the period prior to the Closing Date; and provided,further, that Seller shall pay any and all amounts payable under any reciprocal easement agreement or other title documents (which payments shall be prorated if paid for a year, a month, or other period extending in part beyond the Closing);
(iii) Rents paid (or accrued and not yet paid) under any Lease, revenues received (or accrued but not yet received) by Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant accruing to such Company from the operation of the Cedarhurst Facility, and other revenues (including Prepaids and Deposits, if any);
(iv) all rent and other charges payable to the lessors under the Ground Leases;
(v) all interest, fees and other charges payable in connection with the Philip Center Loan (except as set forth inSection 4.12); and
(vi) unless otherwise transferred by Seller to Purchaser (or otherwise paid at the direction of Purchaser) in accordance withSection 2.2, Purchaser shall receive a credit for (A) the Prepaids and Deposits, (B) subject toSection 3.3(b) andSection 3.3(c), OP-held Operating Cash, and (C) the Funded Maintenance Account reserve held by ARHC PPLVLGA01, LLC in respect to a lease with the United States of America for the Philip Professional Center.
Purchaser and Seller shall prepare a proposed schedule in the form set forth onSchedule 3.3(a) (the “Proration Schedule”) prior to Closing, including the items listed above and any other items the parties determine necessary. Such Proration Schedule shall include all applicable income and expenses with regard to each Real Property and each Company. Seller and Purchaser will use all reasonable efforts to finalize and agree upon the Proration Schedule at least two (2) business days prior to Closing.
(b) Seller shall receive all income from each Company attributable to the period prior to the Proration Date and shall, unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, be responsible for all expenses of each Company attributable to the period prior to the Proration Date. In the event that Purchaser receives any payment from a Tenant for rent due for any period prior to the Proration Date or payment of any other receivable of Seller (and such rent or receivable had not already been credited in accordance withSection 3.3(a) to Seller), Purchaser shall forward such payment to Seller. Payments received from a resident, to the extent such payments were previously made directly to Seller or any of its Affiliates, shall be allocated first to any current balances due from such resident that have accrued since the Proration Date and any costs of collection of such amounts incurred by Purchaser.
(c) Purchaser shall receive all income from each Company attributable to the period from and after the Proration Date and shall, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, be responsible for all expenses of each Company attributable to the period from and after the Proration Date. In the event Seller or its Affiliates receive any payment from a Tenant for rent due for any period from and after the Proration Date, Seller shall forward such payment to Purchaser.
(d) Purchaser shall be entitled to all insurance and casualty proceeds payable to any of the Companies with respect to any casualty or condemnation prior to the Closing Date, except (i) as set forth inSection 10.11 or inSection 10.12 or (ii) such amounts as have previously been paid to repair or restore such casualty or condemnation or for Seller’s costs in addressing same.
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(e) The parties agree that any amounts that may become due under thisSection 3.3 shall be paid at Closing as can best be determined. A post-Closing reconciliation of prorated items shall be made by the parties within sixty (60) days after the Closing Date and any amounts due at that time shall be promptly forwarded to the respective party to whom such amounts are due in a lump sum payment. Any additional amounts that may become due after such determination shall be forwarded at the time they are received. Any amounts due under thisSection 3.3 which cannot be determined within sixty (60) days after the Closing Date (such as, for example, fiscal year-end real estate taxes) shall be reconciled as soon thereafter as such amounts can be determined. Purchaser and Seller agree that each shall have the right to audit the records of the other in connection with any such post-Closing reconciliation. Any payments made pursuant to thisSection 3.3 shall be treated as a purchase price adjustment for income tax purposes.
Section 3.4Allocation of Purchase Price.
(a) With respect to the individual Companies, the Purchase Price shall be allocated on an asset-by-asset basis and as set forth onSchedule 3.4, which allocation shall be confirmed and, in respect to any adjustments hereunder, modified at least five (5) business days prior to the Closing. Any adjustments to the Purchase Price provided herein that are attributable solely to a particular Company shall result in an adjustment of the Purchase Price allocated to such Company. Any adjustments to the Purchase Price provided herein that are attributable to one or more of the Companies shall result in a pro-rata adjustment (determined in accordance with the proportional amount of Purchase Price allocated to each Company) of the Purchase Price allocated to each Company with respect to which such adjustment is attributable.
(b) Additionally, the parties acknowledge that the transactions contemplated hereunder must be reported in accordance with Section 1060 of the IRC. The parties shall report the transactions contemplated hereunder for all purposes in accordance with the purchase price allocation set forth onSchedule 3.4 hereto, which schedule the parties acknowledge and agree will be confirmed and finalized at least five (5) business days prior to the Closing Date. The parties shall share information and cooperate to the extent necessary to permit the transactions to be properly, timely, and consistently reported. At least five (5) business days prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser and Seller shall confirm and finalize the allocation of the Purchase Price for local, state and federal tax purposes (as set forth onSchedule 3.4), which allocation will specify the Purchase Price for each Company. Any revised allocation will be attached to this Agreement in the form shown onSchedule 3.4). In accordance with such allocation, Purchaser shall prepare and deliver to Seller copies of Form 8594 and any required exhibits thereto (the “Asset Acquisition Statement”). Purchaser shall prepare and deliver to Seller from time to time revised copies of the Asset Acquisition Statement (the “Revised Statements”) so as to report any matters on the Asset Acquisition Statement that need updating (including purchase price adjustments, if any) as agreed to by Purchaser and Seller. The Purchase Price for the Companies shall be allocated in accordance with the Asset Acquisition Statement or, if applicable, the last Revised Statements, provided by Purchaser to Seller, and all income Tax Returns and reports filed by Purchaser or Seller (whether together or independently) shall be prepared consistently with such allocation.
ARTICLE 4
Certain Other Covenants and Agreements
Section 4.1Conduct of Business Prior to the Closing Date. Seller covenants and agrees with Purchaser that from the Effective Date hereof through the Closing Date, except as otherwise expressly contemplated in this Agreement, unless Purchaser otherwise consents in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) Seller shall, and shall cause each Company (and, within the terms of and subject to the Cedarhurst Management Agreement, the Cedarhurst Operator and the Cedarhurst Manager) to:
(a) Use good faith efforts to operate the Business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business as currently conducted, including (i) incurring expenses consistent with Seller’s past practices in the operation of the Business and (ii) to the extent applicable, using commercially reasonable efforts to preserve the Business’ present business operations, organization and goodwill and its relationships with customers, employees, advertisers, suppliers and other contractors.
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(b) Operate the Business and otherwise conduct business in all material respects in accordance with the terms or conditions of all applicable licenses and permits, all applicable rules and regulations of the state where each Real Property is located, and all other rules, regulations, laws, and orders of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over any aspect of the operation of the Business and all applicable insurance requirements;provided,however, that the foregoing shall not impose on Seller any obligation to make unbudgeted capital improvements or repairs, or to incur any cost or expense in order to comply with any of the foregoing to the extent Seller was not in compliance as of the Effective Date, except to the extent Seller is ordered to do so by a governmental authority having jurisdiction over Seller.
(c) Maintain the books, records, and financial statements for the Business consistent with past practices.
(d) Timely comply in all material respects with all Leases, all Company contacts and agreements with third parties, and, in respect to the Cedarhurst Facility, with the Cedarhurst Management Agreement, the Cedarhurst Facility RIDEA Lease, and all Company contracts and agreements with third parties related to the Cedarhurst Facility or the operation of that business.
(e) Not sell, lease, grant any rights in or to or otherwise dispose of or otherwise relinquish control of, or agree to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of, the SPE-level Property in whole or in part except for dispositions of assets that are in the ordinary course of business, and if material, are replaced by similar assets of substantially equal or greater value and utility, it being recognized that the Cedarhurst Operator, not Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant, and Arcadian Assisted Living, LLC, which is not an Affiliate of the Seller, and not the Arcadian Cove Lessor, enters into the applicable Residency Agreements.
(f) Take commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Real Property and any SPE-level Property in the same condition as it exists as of the Effective Date, except for ordinary wear and tear, in a manner consistent with past practices.
(g) Not default on the Philip Center Loan or any other loans to Seller or any Company which are not fully cured or satisfied at Closing.
(h) Not enter into or amend any Leases or any contracts other than contracts which impose no obligation on Purchaser following the Closing or Residency Agreements in the ordinary course of business.
(i) Not make any alterations or improvements to the Real Property or make any capital expenditure with respect to the Real Property in excess of Fifty Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($50,000.00) other than those that are currently budgeted or are required by law, necessary to preserve the coverage under or comply with the terms of any insurance policy with respect to the Business, or are in Seller’s business judgment necessary to address emergency conditions or to maintain the goodwill and competitive standing of the Business.
(j) Make available to Purchaser copies of all internally generated monthly financial reports.
(k) Provide Purchaser with a rent roll on the tenth (10th) day of each calendar month, that will be current through the last day of the previous calendar month.
(l) Inform Purchaser promptly regarding the resignation, termination or hiring of an administrator, executive director or assistant director, as applicable (if any), of the Cedarhurst Facility.
Section 4.2Notification of Certain Matters.
Seller shall give prompt written notice to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall give prompt written notice to Seller, to the extent either such party becomes aware of (i) the occurrence, or failure to occur, or reasonable likelihood of failure to occur, of any event that would be reasonably likely to cause any of their respective representations or warranties contained in this Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date hereof to the Closing Date, and (ii) any failure on their respective parts to comply with or satisfy, in any material respect, any covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by any of them under this Agreement.
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Section 4.3Confidentiality.
(a) Subject to the requirements of confidentiality agreements with third parties, upon twenty-four (24) hours prior written notice, Seller shall cause each of the Companies and/or OP Seller’s Property Manager to, afford to Purchaser and its officers, employees, accountants, counsel, financial advisors and other Representatives, reasonable access during normal business hours during the period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the Closing Date, to all their respective properties, books, contracts, commitments, personnel and records and, during such period, Seller shall cause each of the Companies and/or OP Seller’s Property Manager to furnish promptly to Purchaser (i) a copy of each report, schedule and other document filed by such party during such period pursuant to the requirements of federal or state securities laws, (ii) a copy of each debt agreement, ground lease, owner’s or leasehold title insurance policy, existing survey, financial report of the SPE-level Properties, property improvement plan for the Companies and the Real Property and SPE-level Properties and existing environmental audit for the Real Property, and (iii) all other information concerning its business, properties and personnel as Purchaser may reasonably request, including financial statements, tax returns, leases, certificates of occupancy, tax statements, service agreements, license or franchise agreements and Permits and Licenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of Seller Parent, Seller or the Companies shall be required by thisSection 4.3 to provide Purchaser or its Representatives with access to or to disclose information (w) relating to the consideration, negotiation and performance of this Agreement and related agreements, (x) to the extent such information is subject to the terms of a confidentiality agreement with a third party entered into prior to the date of this Agreement (provided, however, that the withholding party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the required consent of such third party to such access or disclosure), (y) the disclosure of which would, based on the advice of counsel, violate any law or fiduciary or legal duty (provided, however, that the withholding party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to make appropriate substitute arrangements to permit reasonable disclosure not in violation of any law or fiduciary or legal duty) or (z) to the extent such information, based on the advice of counsel, is subject to any attorney-client, attorney work product or other legal privilege (provided, however, that the withholding party shall allow for such access or disclosure to the maximum extent that does not result in a loss of any such attorney-client, attorney work product or other legal privilege). Purchaser will use its commercially reasonable efforts to minimize any disruption to the businesses of Seller Parent, Seller and the Companies that may result from the requests for access, data and information hereunder.
(b) Each of Purchaser, Seller Parent, Seller, and the Companies shall comply with the terms of the Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement dated February 4, 2016 by and between Seller and Purchaser, as amended, with respect to all information concerning the other parties provided to their respective officers, employees, accountants, counsel, financial advisors and other Representatives and Affiliates.
Section 4.4Expenses and Taxes.
(a) Each party shall pay its own expenses and costs incurred in connection with the negotiation and consummation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(i) To the extent applicable to the sale of Membership Interests and the sale of the Holdco Interest, any real estate transfer tax and any filing and recording costs shall be paid by Purchaser and/or Seller, on a property-by-property and cost-by-cost basis, as is the custom in each of the states where the Real Property is located, as described onSchedule 4.4(b) hereto;
(ii) The costs of title searches and title insurance policies shall be paid by Purchaser and/or Seller, on a property-by-property and cost-by-cost basis, as is the custom in each of the states where the Real Property is located, as described onSchedule 4.4(b); and
(iii) Purchaser shall pay any person who is entitled to any brokerage commission or finder’s fee in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by reason of any act or omission of Purchaser, and shall indemnify Seller and hold Seller harmless against any claims for such commissions or finder’s fees. Seller shall pay any person who is entitled to any brokerage
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commission or finder’s fee in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by reason of any act or omission of Seller, and shall indemnify Purchaser and hold Purchaser harmless against any claims for such commissions or finder’s fees.
Section 4.5Waiver of Bulk Sales. Purchaser hereby waives compliance by Seller and Seller hereby waives compliance by Purchaser, with the requirements of any applicable bulk sales laws and similar laws, if and to the extent applicable; the parties acknowledge that their respective obligations with respect to taxes are described inSection 3.3.
Section 4.6Preparation of Proxy Statement; Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting.
(a) As promptly as practicable following the Effective Date, Seller Parent shall prepare and cause to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a proxy statement with respect to the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting in connection with the transactions proposed herein as well as the liquidation and dissolution of the Seller Parent (the “Proxy Statement”) in preliminary form. Purchaser Parent shall furnish all information concerning itself, its Affiliates and its management and provide such other assistance as may be reasonably requested in connection with the preparation, filing and distribution of the Proxy Statement. The Proxy Statement shall include all information, in respect to Purchaser and Purchaser Parent, reasonably requested by Purchaser Parent to be included therein. Seller Parent shall promptly notify Purchaser Parent upon the receipt of any comments from the SEC or any request from the SEC for amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement, and shall, as promptly as practicable after receipt thereof, provide Purchaser Parent with copies of all correspondence between Seller Parent and its Representatives, on one hand, and the SEC, on the other hand, and all written comments with respect to the Proxy Statement received from the SEC and promptly advise Purchaser Parent of any oral comments with respect to the Proxy Statement received from the SEC. Seller Parent shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to respond as promptly as practicable to any comments from the SEC with respect to the Proxy Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to filing the Proxy Statement (including with respect to the preliminary proxy statement), mailing the Proxy Statement (or any amendment or supplement thereto) or responding to any comments of the SEC with respect thereto, Seller Parent shall cooperate and provide Purchaser Parent a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on such document or response (including the proposed final version of such document or response) and shall give due consideration to all changes provided by Purchaser Parent.
(b) None of the information supplied or to be supplied in writing by or on behalf of Seller Parent or any its Subsidiaries for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Proxy Statement will, at the date the Proxy Statement is first mailed to the shareholders of Seller Parent, at any time it is amended or supplemented or at the time of the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by or on behalf of Purchaser Parent or any of its Subsidiaries for inclusion in any of the filings made or to be made by Seller Parent or its Affiliates with the SEC or with any stock exchange of or other regulatory authority will, at the time filed with the SEC, any stock exchange or other regulatory authority, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading. All documents that Seller Parent is responsible for filing with the SEC in connection with the transactions contemplated herein, to the extent relating to Seller Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or other information supplied by or on behalf of Seller Parent or any of its Subsidiaries for inclusion therein, will comply as to form, in all material respects, with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable, and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder and each such document required to be filed with any governmental entity (other than the SEC) will comply in all material respects with the provisions of any applicable law as to the information required to be contained therein.
(c) If, at any time prior to the receipt of the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, any information relating to Seller Parent or Purchaser Parent, or any of their respective Affiliates should be discovered by Seller Parent or Purchaser Parent which, in the reasonable judgment of Seller Parent or Purchaser Parent,
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as the case may be, should be set forth in an amendment of, or a supplement to, the Proxy Statement, so that such document would not include any misstatement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the party which discovers such information shall promptly notify the other parties hereto, and Seller Parent or Purchaser Parent shall cooperate in the prompt filing with the SEC of any necessary amendment of, or supplement to, the Proxy Statement and, to the extent required by law, in disseminating the information contained in such amendment or supplement to stockholders of Seller Parent. Nothing in thisSection 4.6(c) shall limit the obligations of any party underSection 4.6(a). For purposes ofSection 6.30 and thisSection 4.6 any information concerning or related to Seller Parent, its Affiliates or the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting will be deemed to have been provided by Seller Parent, and any information concerning or related to Purchaser Parent or its Affiliates (including with respect to their properties, management or businesses) will be deemed to have been provided by Purchaser Parent.
(d) Seller Parent shall take all steps to hold the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting within a reasonable time after it has cleared or resolved any comments, if any, received from the SEC and shall, in accordance with applicable law and the Seller Parent Organizational Documents, establish a record date for, duly call, give notice of, convene and hold a meeting of its stockholders (including any adjournments or postponements thereof, the “Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting”). Seller Parent shall cause the definitive Proxy Statement to be mailed to the stockholders of Seller Parent entitled to vote at the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting as soon as practicable after it has cleared or resolved any comments, if any, received from the SEC. Seller Parent shall, through the Seller Parent Board, recommend to its stockholders that they give the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, include such recommendation in the Proxy Statement (the “Seller Parent Recommendation”) and solicit and use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, except to the extent that the Seller Parent Board shall have made a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation as permitted bySection 4.7. Seller Parent shall keep Purchaser Parent updated on a periodic basis with respect to proxy solicitation results as reasonably requested by the Purchaser Parent. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of thisSection 4.6(d), if, on a date for which the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting is scheduled, Seller Parent has not received proxies representing a sufficient number of shares to obtain the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, whether or not a quorum is present, Seller Parent shall have the right to make one or more successive postponements or adjournments of the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting, provided, however, that the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting may not be postponed or adjourned to a date that is more than 120 days after the record date for the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting.
Section 4.7Exclusivity.
(a) From the date hereof through the Closing Date or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant toARTICLE 9, except as permitted by, and subject to,Section 4.7(c),Section 4.7(d),Section 4.7(e) andSection 4.8, Seller Parent shall not, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries not to, and shall not authorize or permit any of its Representatives to, (i) initiate, solicit, knowingly encourage or facilitate any inquiries or the making of any proposal, offer or other action that constitutes, or may reasonably be expected to lead to, any Acquisition Proposal, (ii) enter into, continue or otherwise participate in any discussions or negotiations with any person, or furnish to any person other than Seller Parent any non-public information, in furtherance of such inquiries or to obtain an Acquisition Proposal, (iii) release any person from or fail to enforce any standstill agreement or similar obligation to Seller Parent or any of the Subsidiaries of Seller Parent, (iv) withdraw, modify or amend the Seller Parent Recommendation in any manner adverse to Purchaser or fail to make the Seller Parent Recommendation or fail to include the Seller Parent Recommendation in the Proxy Statement, (v) approve, endorse or recommend any Acquisition Proposal, (vi) enter into any agreement in principle, arrangement, understanding, contract or agreement (whether binding or not) relating to an Acquisition Proposal, or (vii) take any action to exempt any person from any Takeover Statute or similar restrictive provision of the Seller Parent Organizational Documents for purposes of facilitating an Acquisition Proposal (any event described inclause (iv),clause (v),clause (vi) orclause (vii), whether taken by the Seller Parent Board or a committee thereof, a “Seller Parent Change in Recommendation”). Seller Parent agrees that
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in the event any Representative of Seller Parent or any Subsidiary of Seller Parent takes any action on behalf of Seller Parent that, if taken by Seller Parent, would constitute a material violation of thisSection 4.7(a), then Seller Parent shall be deemed to be in violation of thisSection 4.7(a) for all purposes of this Agreement.
(b) Except as permitted by, and subject to,Section 4.7(a),Section 4.7(c),Section 4.7(d) andSection 4.7(e), Seller Parent shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives to, immediately cease any discussions, negotiations or communications with any person (other than Purchaser) with respect to any Acquisition Proposal or potential Acquisition Proposal and immediately terminate all physical and electronic data room access previously granted to any such person (other than Purchaser).
(c) If prior to receipt of the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, Seller Parent, Seller, or any of its Subsidiaries or their respective Representatives receives a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal which has not been initiated, solicited, encouraged or facilitated in violation ofSection 4.7(a), and which the Seller Parent Special Committee has determined in good faith following consultation with its legal and financial advisors is or could be reasonably expected to result in a Superior Proposal, Seller Parent and its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Representatives thereafter may take the following actions: (i) furnish, make available or provide access to non-public information with respect to Seller Parent and its Subsidiaries to the person who made such Acquisition Proposal and such person’s Representatives (provided that Seller Parent (A) has previously furnished, made available or provided access to such non-public information to Purchaser and (B) furnishes, makes available or provides access to such non-public information pursuant to a confidentiality agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to Purchaser), (ii) participate in negotiations regarding such Acquisition Proposal, and (iii) disclose to the stockholders of Seller Parent any information required to be disclosed under applicable law. In the event Seller Parent, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Representatives receives from a person or group of related persons (x) an Acquisition Proposal or an amended or modified proposal or offer with respect to any such Acquisition Proposal, (y) any request for information relating to Seller Parent any or its Subsidiaries from a person who informs Seller Parent or any of its Subsidiaries that it is considering making or has made an Acquisition Proposal or (z) any inquiry or request for discussions or negotiations regarding any Acquisition Proposal, Seller Parent shall promptly notify Purchaser of (but in no event more than 48 hours following) such receipt. Such notification shall include, to the extent then known, the identity of the parties and a copy of such Acquisition Proposal, inquiry or request or, if not made in writing, a written description of the material terms thereof. Seller Parent shall keep Purchaser apprised on a current basis of (and in any event no later than 24 hours after) any material developments, discussions and negotiations concerning, any such Acquisition Proposal, inquiry or request, including by furnishing copies of any documentation and written correspondence that supplements or amends any such Acquisition Proposal, inquiry or request. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, but subject to the preceding three sentences, nothing herein shall prohibit Seller Parent, its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives from contacting in writing any person submitting an Acquisition Proposal (that was not the result of a violation of thisSection 4.7) solely to clarify the terms of the Acquisition Proposal for the sole purpose of the Seller Parent Board (or the Seller Parent Special Committee) informing itself about such Acquisition Proposal. Neither Seller Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries shall, after the date of this Agreement, enter into any confidentiality agreement that would prohibit it from providing such information to Purchaser.
(d) At any time prior to receipt of the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, the Seller Parent Board may, if the Seller Parent Board determines in good faith after consultation with its legal advisor (and based on the recommendation of the Seller Parent Special Committee) that the failure to do so would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the standard of conduct applicable to Seller Parent’s directors under applicable law,
(i) upon receipt by Seller Parent of an Acquisition Proposal that constitutes a Superior Proposal, make a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation (and Seller Parent may so terminate this Agreement in accordance withSection 9.1(e) of this Agreement and enter into an agreement relating to, or for the implementation of, such Superior Proposal); or
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(ii) otherwise make a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation in response to a Seller Parent Intervening Event in circumstances not involving an Acquisition Proposal; provided that:
(A) in the case of a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation underclause (i) of thisSection 4.7(d), (1) such Acquisition Proposal did not result from Seller Parent’s breach of its obligations under thisSection 4.7, and (2) the Seller Parent Board has determined in good faith, after consultation with its legal and financial advisors (and based on the recommendation of the Seller Parent Special Committee), that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and, after consultation with its legal advisor, that the failure of Seller Parent to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 9.1(e) or make a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation, as the case may be, would be inconsistent with directors’ duties under applicable law, taking into account all adjustments to the terms of this Agreement that have been offered by Purchaser pursuant toSection 4.7(d)(ii)(D);
(B) in the case of a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation under clause (ii) of thisSection 4.7(d), the Seller Parent Board has determined in good faith, after consultation with its legal advisor (and based on the recommendation of the Seller Parent Special Committee), that failure of Seller Parent to make a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with the standard of conduct applicable to Seller Parent’s directors under applicable law, taking into account all adjustments to the terms of this Agreement that have been offered by Purchaser pursuant toSection 4.7(d)(ii)(D);
(C) Seller Parent has notified Purchaser in writing that the Seller Parent Board intends to make a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation or enter into an agreement related to the Superior Proposal, attaching the most current version of such agreement (including any amendments, supplements or modifications) to such notice (a “Seller Parent Change Notice”); and
(D) during the three (3) Business Day period following Purchaser’s receipt of a Seller Parent Change Notice, Seller Parent shall have offered to negotiate with (and, if accepted, negotiated in good faith with), and shall have caused its respective financial and legal advisors to offer to negotiate with (and, if accepted, negotiate in good faith with), Purchaser in making adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that (1) in circumstances involving or relating to an Acquisition Proposal, the Superior Proposal ceases to be a Superior Proposal; provided that any amendment, supplement or modification to any Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed a new Acquisition Proposal and Seller Parent may not terminate this Agreement pursuant toSection 9.1(e) or make a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation pursuant toclause (i) of thisSection 4.7(d) unless Seller Parent has complied with the requirements of thisSection 4.7(d) with respect to each such new Acquisition Proposal including sending a Seller Parent Change Notice with respect to each such new Acquisition Proposal (except that the new negotiation period under thisSection 4.7(d)(ii)(D) shall be two (2) business days instead of three (3) business days), and (2) in circumstances not involving an Acquisition Proposal, as may be proposed by Purchaser.
(e) Nothing in thisSection 4.7 or elsewhere in this Agreement shall prevent the Seller Parent Board or Seller Parent, directly or indirectly, from (i) taking and disclosing to the stockholders of Seller Parent a position contemplated by Rule 14d-9 or Rule 14e-2(a) promulgated under the Exchange Act with respect to an Acquisition Proposal, making any required disclosure to the stockholders of the Seller Parent under applicable law, including Rule 14d-9 promulgated under the Exchange Act or Item 1012(a) of Regulation M-A or (ii) making any disclosure to the stockholders of Seller Parent if the Seller Parent Board determines in good faith after consultation with its legal advisors (and based on the recommendation of the Seller Parent Special Committee) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with directors’ duties under applicable law; provided, however, that a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation may only be effected in accordance withSection 4.7(d).
Section 4.8Consents; Cooperation. Each of Seller Parent and Seller will use its commercially reasonable efforts prior to the Closing to obtain all consents that may be required from third parties with
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respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and Purchaser shall cooperate therewith. Each of Seller Parent and Seller will use its commercially reasonable efforts prior to the Closing to obtain all estoppel certificates from Tenants in accordance with their respective Leases and the lessors in accordance with their respective Ground Leases and from any other person identified onSchedule 4.8. Purchaser shall cooperate with Seller in preparing and sending a notice to the Illinois Department of Public Health upon Closing in connection with Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant’s license for the operation of the Cedarhurst Facility and its continued operation of the Business following the Closing. Seller shall provide reasonable cooperation and assistance to Purchaser in confirming or obtaining any licenses and permits. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither party will be required to pay or commit to pay any amount to (or incur any liability or obligation to) a person from whom or which a consent may be required (other than payment by Seller of past due amounts under contracts or Leases or past due taxes, or payment by Purchaser of any fees or other costs imposed by governmental authorities with respect to licenses and permits, or transfer fees, if any, required by the express terms of any Material Contract) or otherwise enter into or modify any agreement with such person that involves any cost, liability or obligation.
Section 4.9Further Assurances. Each party covenants and agrees that, following the Closing, it will execute, deliver and acknowledge (or cause to be executed, delivered and acknowledged), from time to time, at the reasonable request of the other party and without further consideration, all such further instruments as may be reasonable acceptable to such party and take all such further action as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to transfer more effectively to Purchaser, or to perfect or record Purchaser’s interest in the Companies or to enable Purchaser to use or otherwise to confirm or carry out the provisions and intent of this Agreement.
Section 4.10Updates to Schedules. Any fact or item disclosed on any Schedule to this Agreement shall be deemed disclosed with regard to all other representations and warranties to which such fact or item may reasonably apply to the extent such disclosure would provide notice to a reasonable person that the information disclosed would also qualify, or constitute an exception to, such other representations and warranties. Seller may from time to time supplement and update such Schedules to reflect any changes since the date of delivery of the original Schedules or any matters of which Seller’s Knowledge was first acquired following the original delivery date of such Schedules. Any such updates or supplements shall be deemed to amend the Schedules for all purposes retroactively to the Effective Date, except that (i) no amendment toSchedule 1.1(d) may be made without Purchaser’s written consent, and (ii) any amendments permitted above shall be disregarded (x) in determining if the conditions to Closing set forth inSection 5.3(a) orSection 5.3(d)have been satisfied, and (y) for all purposes under this Agreement if Seller intentionally omitted such information from the original Schedules.
Section 4.11Liens.
(a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller covenants and agrees that at or prior to Closing, Seller shall (i) pay in full and cause to be canceled and discharged or otherwise bond and discharge as liens against the Real Property all mechanics’ materialmen’s, repairmen’s, contractors’ or other similar Liens which encumber the Real Property as of the date hereof created by, through or under Seller or which may be filed against the Real Property after the date hereof created by, through or under Seller and on or prior to the Closing Date (ii) pay in full all past due ad valorem taxes and assessments of any kind constituting a lien against the Real Property which are due and payable, and (iii) except for the Philip Center Loan (which Purchaser shall assume in accordance withSection 4.12), pay in full or cause to be canceled and discharged all security deeds or other security instruments encumbering the Real Property and all judgments which have attached to and become a lien against the Real Property by, through or under Seller. In the event Seller fails to cause such liens and Encumbrances to be paid and canceled at or prior to Closing, Purchaser shall be entitled to pay such reasonable amount to the holder thereof as may be required to pay and cancel same, and to credit against the Purchase Price the amount so paid.
(b) Except as set forth onSchedule 4.11 (as disclosed by Seller), Seller has not granted any license, lease, easement or other right relating to the use or possession of the Real Property (except (i) under the Leases, the Residency Agreements and the Cedarhurst Management Agreement existing as of the
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Effective Date and entered into by Seller in the ordinary course of business in accordance withSection 4.1 hereof; or (ii) as may be a Permitted Encumbrance), and Seller agrees that, other than as expressly permitted bySection 4.1 hereof, it shall not grant any such right prior to Closing without the prior written approval of Purchaser, which may be withheld in Purchaser’s sole and absolute discretion.
Section 4.12Purchaser Assumption of Philip Center Loan. Purchaser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assume the Philip Center Loan upon terms that are substantially similar to the Philip Center Consent and Assumption Agreement, including, but not limited to Purchaser Parent providing a guaranty substantially similar to the Philip Center Guaranty and entering into an Environmental Indemnity Agreement, providing all financial information to RGA Reinsurance Company as such Lender may reasonably request, and paying fees not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($200,000.00) and providing such information as is set forth in the Philip Center Consent and Assumption Agreement. Purchaser shall also use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Seller Parent to be released from its Philip Center Guaranty with respect to matters arising from and after Purchaser’s assumption of the Philip Center Loan upon such assumption. In the event the Philip Center Loan is not assumed by Purchaser or Seller Parent is not released from its Philip Center Guaranty, such loan shall be paid off at Closing, and any early termination fee in excess of Two Hundred Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($200,000.00) shall be an additional deduction to the Purchase Price set forth inSection 3.2.
Section 4.13Monthly Insurance Updates. Seller Parent and Seller shall provide (and shall cause the Companies to provide) Purchaser with current loss runs for all such policies held by Seller or any Company within fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendar month from the Effective Date until the Closing. Prior to the Closing, Seller will promptly notify Purchaser of any potential losses or claims that may be covered by such insurance policies.
ARTICLE 5
Closing
Section 5.1Closing. The Closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall occur remotely, upon the exchange of signatures to the documents contemplated by this Agreement and the other required deliveries of each party hereto described below five (5) business days after the satisfaction or (to the extent permitted by applicable law) waiver by the party or parties entitled to the benefits thereof of the conditions set forth inSection 5.2 andSection 5.3 (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied by actions taken at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) of such conditions), unless extended by mutual agreement of Purchaser Parent and Seller Parent or pursuant toSection 5.6,Section 10.11 andSection 10.12. The date on which the Closing is scheduled to occur (as such date may be extended from time to time pursuant to this Agreement) shall be the “Scheduled Closing Date” hereunder. The date on which the Closing actually occurs shall be the “Closing Date” for purposes of this Agreement.
Section 5.2Conditions to Seller Parent’s and Seller’s Obligations. Subject toSection 5.6(a), except as may be waived in writing by Seller Parent, Seller Parent’s and Seller’s obligation to make its deliveries at the Closing and to effect and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) Each of Purchaser’s and Purchaser Parent’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, taken as whole, shall be true in all material respects as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made on such date (except for representations and warranties made as of a specified date, which shall have been true and correct as of such date with the same effect as though made on such date), and Purchaser Parent shall have executed and delivered to Seller Parent at Closing a certificate confirming the foregoing.
(b) Each of Purchaser’s and Purchaser Parent’s covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement to be performed at or prior to the Closing shall have been performed in all material respects at or prior to the Closing, including but not limited to the full payment of the Purchase Price, and Purchaser Parent shall have executed and delivered to Seller Parent at Closing a certificate confirming the foregoing.
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(c) Purchaser and Purchaser Parent shall have delivered, and where applicable shall have duly executed, all the documents, certificates and other instruments required to be delivered at the Closing in accordance withSection 5.5 or any other express provision of this Agreement.
(d) The Seller Parent Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained.
(e) No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued by any court of competent jurisdiction, or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in effect. No action shall have been taken nor any statute, rule, or regulation shall have been enacted by any governmental agency that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal.
Section 5.3Conditions to Purchaser’s Obligations. Subject toSection 5.6, except as may be waived in writing by Purchaser Parent, Purchaser’s obligation to make its deliveries at the Closing and to effect and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) Each of Seller Parent and Seller’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, taken as a whole, shall be true in all material respects as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made on such date (except for representations and warranties made as of a specified date, which shall have been true and correct as of such date), and Seller Parent shall have executed and delivered to Purchaser Parent at Closing a certificate confirming the foregoing.
(b) Each of Seller Parent and Seller’s covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement to be performed at or prior to the Closing shall have been performed in all material respects at or prior to the Closing, and Seller Parent and Seller shall have executed and delivered to Purchaser Parent at the Closing a certificate confirming the foregoing.
(c) Seller and Seller Parent shall have delivered, and where applicable shall have duly executed, all the documents, certificates and other instruments required to be delivered at the Closing in accordance withSection 5.4 or any other express provision of this Agreement.
(d) No Material Adverse Change shall have occurred during the period between the Effective Date and the Closing Date.
(e) Purchaser shall have received reasonably acceptable estoppel certificates from Tenants in accordance with their respective Leases and the lessors in accordance with their respective Ground Leases and from any other person identified with an asterisk onSchedule 4.8.
(f) The Seller Parent Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained.
(g) No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued by any court of competent jurisdiction, or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in effect. No action shall have been taken nor any statute, rule, or regulation shall have been enacted by any governmental agency that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal.
Section 5.4Deliveries by Seller. Seller Parent shall deliver to Purchaser Parent on or before the Closing the following for each Company:
(a) An assignment of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest to Purchaser in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser, duly executed by Seller.
(b) Such further instruments of conveyance and transfer as Purchaser may reasonably require to cause any SPE-level Property held or controlled by Seller to be transferred to Purchaser (or at Purchaser’s direction), in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Purchaser.
(c) A certified copy of the company resolutions authorizing consummation of this Agreement and authorizing Seller to execute all documents necessary for Closing as provided herein.
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(d) The certificates required pursuant toSection 5.3(a) andSection 5.3(b), identifying such changes to the representations and warranties as shall be necessary to make such representations true, complete and accurate in all material respects as of the date and time of Closing.
(e) A certificate of non-foreign status pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.1445-2(b)(2) signed by Seller under penalties of perjury stating Seller’s name, address and U.S. taxpayer identification number and stating that Seller is not a foreign person as defined by Section 1445(f)(3) of the IRC.
(f) A certificate of existence or good standing as of a date which is within fifteen (15) days of Closing, reflecting the Seller’s and each Company’s good standing in its jurisdiction of organization and the authorization to do business in each jurisdiction where the character of the Real Property owned, operated or leased by Seller or such Company or the nature of its business makes such qualification, licensing or good standing necessary.
(g) A true, correct, and complete rent roll certified by an officer of Seller, for the Cedarhurst Facility listing each resident as of a date which is within five (5) business days prior to the Closing Date, the unit, bed or room number of such resident, and the amount of the monthly fees to be paid by such resident (including room, meal and other applicable monthly fees), the amount of security deposit, if any, date of Residency Agreement and the expiration date of such Residency Agreement, if applicable.
(h) The third party consents listed onSchedule 5.4(h).
(i) Possession and control of books and records included as part of the SPE-level Property which are not physically located at each Company’s Real Property as of the Closing Date.
(j) The Escrow Agreement, executed by Seller Parent and the Escrow Agent.
Section 5.5Deliveries by Purchaser. Purchaser Parent shall deliver to Seller Parent on or before the Closing the following:
(a) The items described inSection 3.2 hereof representing payment of the Purchase Price.
(b) The certificates required pursuant toSection 5.2(a)andSection 5.2(b).
(c) If the Philip Center Loan is not paid off at Closing, an agreement reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser for the Purchaser’s assumption of the Philip Center Loan, Purchaser providing to RGA Reinsurance Company a Separate Guaranty of Carveout Obligations by Purchaser Parent with respect to matters arising from and after Purchaser’s assumption of the Philip Center Loan (in all material respects the same as Seller Parent’s Guaranty), and the release of Seller from the Philip Center Guaranty.
(d) The Escrow Agreement, executed by Purchaser.
Section 5.6Non-Fulfillment of Closing Conditions. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the following shall apply exclusively if any of the conditions inSection 5.2 (other thanSection 5.2(d), in which caseSection 9.1(c),(e) or(f) shall apply, orSection 5.2(e), in which caseSection 9.1(g) shall apply) andSection 5.3 (other thanSection 5.3(f), in which caseSection 9.1(c),(e) or(f) shall apply, orSection 5.3(g), in whichSection 9.1(g) shall apply) are not fulfilled as of the Scheduled Closing Date:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the last sentence of thisSection 5.6(a), if any of the conditions set forth inSection 5.2 (other thanSection 5.2(d) orSection 5.2(e)) have not been fulfilled as of the Scheduled Closing Date, but all the conditions set forth inSection 5.3 have been fulfilled or expressly waived by Purchaser, Seller Parent may elect to (i) proceed to Closing and waive such failure to fulfill for all purposes hereunder (in which case Seller may enforce specific performance, if applicable); or (ii) terminate this Agreement and, if such termination was pursuant to Section 5.2(a),Section 5.2(b), orSection 5.2(c), Purchaser Parent shall reimburse Seller for Seller’s actual third party expenses, including actual non-Advisor legal and accounting fees and any fee paid to STRH upon the delivery of a fairness opinion incurred by Seller in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;provided,however,such reimbursements shall not exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($750,000.00) and after which Purchaser shall have no further liability to Seller Parent except with
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respect to the surviving provisions described inARTICLE 9; or (iii) if the knowing or willful breach by Purchaser Parent, Purchaser or their respective Affiliates of their respective representations, obligations and commitments under this Agreement has been the principal cause of the failure to fulfill such condition, pursue any other legal or equitable remedies to which Seller Parent may be entitled. In the event of a termination in accordance withSection 5.6(a)(ii), Seller Parent and Seller hereby waive any right to recover the balance of the Purchase Price, or any part thereof, and the right to pursue any other remedy permitted at law or in equity against Purchaser. In no event under thisSection 5.6 or otherwise shall Purchaser be liable to Seller Parent or Seller for any punitive, speculative or consequential damages. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any of the conditions inSection 5.3 are not satisfied, then Seller Parent’s and Seller’s rights under thisSection 5.6(a) are subject to Purchaser’s rights underSection 5.6(b) below.
(b) If the conditions set forth inSection 5.3 (other thanSection 5.3(f) orSection 5.3(g) have not been fulfilled as of the Scheduled Closing Date, then Purchaser shall give Seller Parent written notice of such failure, which notice shall state Purchaser’s election: (i) to proceed with the Closing and waive such failure to fulfill for all purposes hereunder (in which case Purchaser may enforce specific performance, if applicable); or (ii) to extend the Scheduled Closing Date for an additional thirty (30) days in order to provide Seller Parent and Seller the opportunity to fulfill such condition and, if such condition is not fulfilled within such thirty (30) day additional period, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement, in which case Seller Parent shall reimburse Purchaser for Purchaser’s actual third party, non-Advisor expenses, including non-Advisor legal fees and any fee paid to KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc., incurred by Purchaser in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;provided,however, such reimbursements shall not exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($750,000.00), and after which Seller Parent and Seller shall have no additional liability to Purchaser for such failure, except for the surviving provisions described inARTICLE 9; or (iii) if the knowing or willful breach by Seller Parent, Seller or their respective Affiliates of their respective representations, obligations and commitments under this Agreement has been the principal cause of the failure to fulfill such condition, pursue any other legal or equitable remedies to which Purchaser Parent may be entitled. In no event under thisSection 5.6(b) or otherwise shall Seller be liable to Purchaser Parent or Purchaser for any punitive, speculative, or consequential damages.
Section 5.7Post-Closing Actions. Seller Parent shall promptly deliver to Purchaser the original of any mail or other communication received by it or Seller after the Closing Date pertaining to the Companies, the Real Property, or the Business and, subject to the provisions ofSection 3.2, any payments to which Purchaser is entitled. Purchaser shall promptly deliver to Seller Parent the original of any mail or other communication received by Purchaser after the Closing Date and addressed to Seller Parent or Seller which does not pertain to the Companies, the Real Property, or the Business and, subject to the provisions ofSection 3.2, any payments to which Seller Parent or Seller is entitled.
ARTICLE 6
Representations and Warranties of Seller Parent and Seller
The following representations and warranties are given by Seller Parent and Seller. Seller Parent and Seller hereby represents and warrants, jointly and severally, to Purchaser Parent that as of the date hereof and the Effective Date:
Section 6.1Organization and Standing. Seller Parent is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland, OP Seller is a limited partnership duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of Delaware, and each Company is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Each of Seller Parent, Seller and the Companies has the requisite power and authority to own, sell, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted. Each of Seller Parent, Seller and the Companies is duly qualified or licensed to do business, and is in good standing, in each jurisdiction where the character of the Real Property owned, operated or leased by them or the nature of their businesses makes such qualification, licensing or good standing necessary. Each of Seller Parent and Seller has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions and perform its obligations contemplated by this Agreement.
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Section 6.2Valid and Binding Obligations. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements and instruments to be executed and delivered by Seller Parent, Seller or any Company hereunder, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, have been duly authorized by all necessary action of Seller Parent, Seller and each Company. This Agreement constitutes, and all instruments required to be executed and delivered by Seller Parent, Seller or any Company before or at the Closing will constitute, the valid and binding obligations of Seller Parent, Seller or the applicable Company, enforceable against Seller Parent, Seller and the applicable Company, in accordance with their respective terms. All persons who have executed this Agreement on behalf of Seller Parent or Seller have been duly authorized to do so by all necessary company action of Seller Parent and/or Seller and all persons who execute instruments required to be executed and delivered by Seller Parent, Seller or any Company before or at the Closing shall have been duly authorized to do so by all necessary company action of Seller Parent, Seller and the applicable company.
Section 6.3Capitalization.
(a) OP Seller is the record owner of and has good and valid title to the Membership Interests and Holdco Seller is the record owner of and has good and valid title to the Holdco Interest, free and clear of all Encumbrances. Other than with respect to ARHC Quad Cities Portfolio Member, LLC, the Membership Interests constitute 100% of the total issued and outstanding membership interests in the Companies. The Holdco Interest constitutes 100% of the total issued and outstanding membership interests in Cedarhurst TRS Master Facility Tenant. The JV Membership Interests constitute 95% of the total issued and outstanding membership interests in ARHC Quad Cities Portfolio Member, LLC. The Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully-paid and non-assessable. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Purchaser shall own all of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest, free and clear of all Encumbrances.
(b) The Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest were issued in compliance with applicable laws. The Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest were not issued in violation of the limited liability company agreement of any of the Companies or any other agreement, arrangement, or commitment to which Seller or any Company is a party and are not subject to or in violation of any preemptive or similar rights of any person.
(c) There are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, convertible securities or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to any membership interests in any of the Companies or obligating Seller or any Company to issue or sell any membership interests (including the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest), or any other interest, in the respective Company. Other than the limited liability company agreements of each Company, there are no voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understandings in effect with respect to the voting or transfer of any of the Membership Interests.
Section 6.4Title; SPE-level Property Complete; Condition. Each Company has, or prior to Closing will acquire, good and marketable title to all of the SPE Personal Property associated with its Real Property, and after the Closing, each Company shall continue to own the SPE Personal Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances, except for Permitted Encumbrances. Seller has the unrestricted right to convey and assign the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interest. Except as set forth inSchedule 6.4, the Real Property and the SPE-level Property comprises all material assets, rights or property used by Seller and each Company in the operation of the Business and constitutes all of the personal property used or reasonably required for the operation of the Business and, to Seller’s Knowledge, all of the SPE-level Property is in good condition, working order and repair (ordinary wear and tear excepted).
Section 6.5Taxes and Tax Returns. Seller Parent, Seller and/or each Company has filed when due or will file when due in correct form all federal and state income tax returns for all periods ending on or prior to the Closing Date which are required to be filed by Seller Parent, Seller and/or each Company on or prior to the Closing Date. Other than extensions to file Seller Parent’s, Seller’s or each Company’s tax returns, there are no agreements by Seller Parent, Seller or any Company for the extension of time for the assessment of any tax. All federal, state, county and local taxes due and payable by Seller Parent, Seller and/or any
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Company on or before the Effective Date have been paid and any taxes due and payable at any time between the Effective Date through the Closing will be paid prior to Closing, and there are no federal, state or local tax liens pending or threatened against Seller Parent, Seller, any Company or the Real Property. There is no open audit of any of Seller Parent’s, Seller’s or any Company’s federal, state, local income, sales use or property tax returns pending, and none of Seller Parent, Seller or any Company has received a notice of the pendency of any such audit or examination. None of Seller Parent, Seller or any Company holds or had held a certificate or other authorization issued by any tax collection body for the purpose of avoiding the payment by Seller Parent, Seller or any Company of sales and use taxes upon Seller Parent’s, Seller’s or such Company’s purchases of goods and services, nor has Seller Parent, Seller or any Company applied for such a certificate or other authorization.
Section 6.6Execution and Delivery. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement (nor any related instrument or agreement) nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will:
(a) violate any provisions of the Seller Parent Organizational Documents, the limited partnership agreement of OP Seller or any limited liability company agreement of any Company;
(b) with the consent of the lender under the Philip Center Loan, violate any contract or agreement relating to borrowed money, or any judgment, order, injunction, decree or award against, or binding upon Seller Parent, Seller or any Company or upon the property or business of Seller Parent, Seller or any Company, which violation would prevent, delay or materially hinder consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(c) result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon the Real Property pursuant to the terms of any agreement or instrument to which Seller Parent, Seller OP Seller’s Property Manager, any Company is a party or by or to which Seller Parent, Seller OP Seller’s Property Manager, any Company, the Cedarhurst Manager (to Seller’s Knowledge), or the Real Property may be bound, subject or affected;
(d) violate any judgment, order, injunction, decree or award against, or binding upon, Seller Parent, Seller, OP Seller’s Property Manager, any Company, or upon the Real Property or the Business; or
(e) with the consent of the lender under the Philip Center Loan, result in any breach, violation, acceleration, default, or cancellation, as applicable, of any contract, agreement, mortgage, lien, franchise, permit, deed to secure debt, or lease to which Seller Parent, Seller, OP Seller Property Manager, or any Company, or to Seller’s Knowledge, any Manager, is a party or by which Seller Parent, Seller, OP Seller’s Property Manager or any Company is bound or the Real Property is subject that could have a material adverse effect on the Real Property or the operations of the Business.
Section 6.7Contracts and Leases. Schedule 6.7 hereto sets forth all contracts, leases or agreements to which Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, or the Cedarhurst Manager is a party, written or oral, currently in effect that are material to the operation or management of the Business or the ownership and use of the Real Property as currently operated, managed, owned or used by Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller Property Manager, or the Cedarhurst Manager, as applicable (the “Material Contracts” ), which (for clarity) excludes the Residency Agreements to which no Seller Affiliate is a party, as described inSection 6.8. Each of the Material Contracts is in full force and effect in accordance with its terms. Seller has made available to Purchaser true and correct copies of all Material Contracts, including all material amendments or modifications to same. None of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company OP Property Manager, or to Seller’s Knowledge, or the Cedarhurst Manager, is in material breach, default or violation of any of the Material Contracts and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no other party to any such contract or lease is in material breach, default or violation thereof. No event has occurred and no condition exists that with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default by Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, or OP Property Manager or, to Seller’s Knowledge, by any other party to any Material Contract.
Section 6.8Residency Agreements and Related Matters. Schedule 6.8 contains a rent roll regarding the Residency Agreements currently in effect as provided by the Cedarhurst Manager. The providers under the Residency Agreements are third parties unaffiliated with the Seller. To Seller’s Knowledge, each of the Residency Agreements is in full force and effect in accordance with its terms. Seller has made available to
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Purchaser true and correct copies of all such Residency Agreements, including all material amendments or modifications to same. To Seller’s Knowledge, Cedarhurst Manager is not in material breach, default or violation of any Residency Agreement and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no other party to any such contract is in material breach, default or violation thereof. To Seller’s Knowledge, no event has occurred and no condition exists that, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default by Cedarhurst Manager or, to Seller’s Knowledge, any other party to any Residency Agreement. Except as otherwise noted onSchedule 6.8, to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager does not have any obligation with respect to refund of any deposits, interest on deposits or similar obligations with respect to any Residency Agreement. Any and all deposits paid by the residents under the Residency Agreements are paid to unaffiliated third parties. To Seller’s Knowledge, the rent rolls provided by the Cedarhurst Manager in accordance with the Cedarhurst Management Agreement in respect to the Cedarhurst Facility are true and correct in all material respects as of the date thereof. Except as indicated on the standard form of Residency Agreement made available to Purchaser prior to the Effective Date or as otherwise required by state law, to Seller’s Knowledge, all Residency Agreements are terminable by the respective residents thereunder on thirty (30) days’ notice or less.
Section 6.9Permits and Licenses. Schedule 6.9 contains a complete list of all material governmental permits, variances, licenses, certificates and authorizations held by Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager, or the Cedarhurst Manager that relate to the ownership, use, operation or management of the Real Property, the Business, and/or the Cedarhurst Facility (the“Permits and Licenses”). Seller has made available to Purchaser true and correct copies of all Permits and Licenses. The Permits and Licenses are in full force and effect, and have not been revoked or rescinded, nor to Seller’s Knowledge has any governmental agency or authority threatened to revoke or rescind any such Permit or License. To Seller’s Knowledge, Seller Parent, Seller, the Companies, OP Seller’s Property Manager, and the Cedarhurst Manager are using, operating and managing the Business and the Real Property in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Permits and Licenses, and except as noted in periodic inspection or survey reports by agencies having jurisdiction over Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager, the Cedarhurst Manager, copies of which have been made available to Purchaser, none of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, or OP Seller’s Property Manager and, to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager, has received written notice of any uncured deficiency or violation of any such term or condition from any applicable government body or agency. Except for the Permits and Licenses shown on saidSchedule 6.9, there are no other material governmental permits, licenses, certificates or authorizations required for Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager, or the Cedarhurst Manager, to own, use, operate or manage the Business as currently owned, used, operated or managed by any of the foregoing, as applicable. In addition, none of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager, or to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager has received written notice that any agreement, easement or other right that is necessary to permit the current use of the buildings and improvements on the Real Property or that is necessary to permit the current use of all parking areas, driveways, roads and other means of egress and ingress to and from the Real Property has failed to be obtained. To Seller’s Knowledge, none of the Permits and Licenses will terminate as a result of the Closing.
Section 6.10Insurance. Schedule 6.10 lists all of Seller Parent’s, Seller’s, each Company’s, OP Seller’s Property Manager’s, and the Cedarhurst Manager’s policies of property and casualty insurance and liability insurance currently in effect and covering the Business and the Real Property, copies of which have been made available for review by Purchaser. Each such policy held by Seller Parent, Seller, each Company and OP Seller’s Property Manager currently is in full force and effect and, to Seller’s Knowledge, each such policy of the Cedarhurst Manager currently is in full force and effect. To Seller’s Knowledge, none of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager, or the Cedarhurst Manager has taken or failed to take any action, including, without limitation, the failure to give any notice or information, which would limit or impair any of Seller Parent’s, Seller’s, OP Seller’s Property Manager, any Company’s, or the Cedarhurst Manager’s rights thereunder with respect to any matter for which Purchaser could be held liable as a successor to Seller Parent or Seller.Schedule 6.10lists any pending, unresolved claims under (a) Seller Parent’s, Seller’s, any Company’s or OP Seller’s Property Manager’s policies of property and casualty or liability insurance and (b) to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager’s policies covering the Real Property or the Business, as well as all claims made and resolved within the past three (3) years. None of
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Seller Parent, Seller, any Company or OP Seller’s Property Manager, or, to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager, has received written, or to Seller’s Knowledge, oral, notice of any pending cancellation or nonrenewal of such policies.
Section 6.11Employees. Since their respective dates of formation, no Company has had any employees.
Section 6.12Litigation. Except as described onSchedule 6.12, there is no litigation, action, suit, or other proceeding currently pending, or to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager and/or the Cedarhurst Manager (in the case of the Cedarhurst Manager, relating to the Real Property or the Business), at law or in equity, or before any federal, state, municipal, local or other governmental or quasi-governmental authority, or before any arbitrator. To Seller’s Knowledge, there is no pending investigation of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager or the Cedarhurst Manager (in the case of the Cedarhurst Manager, relating to the Real Property or the Business) and/or in respect to the Business by any governmental or quasi-governmental authority. Without limiting the foregoing, there is no pending proceeding that has been commenced against Seller Parent, Seller, any Company or OP Seller’s Property Manager or to Seller’s Knowledge, against the Cedarhurst Manager, that challenges, or may have the effect of preventing, delaying, making illegal or otherwise interfering with, the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. To Seller’s Knowledge, no such proceeding has been threatened against Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, OP Seller’s Property Manager or the Cedarhurst Manager (in the case of the Cedarhurst Manager, relating to the Real Property or the Business). None of Seller Parent, Seller, OP Seller’s Property Manager, the Companies or, to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager, is subject to any judgment, injunction, order, writ or decree of any court or other governmental authority or agency relating specifically to Seller Parent, Seller, OP Seller’s Property Manager, any Company or the Cedarhurst Manager or to the ownership, operation or management of the Real Property and/or the operations of the Business.
Section 6.13Compliance with Laws. Except as otherwise noted onSchedule 6.13, or in any inspection or survey report of any governmental authority made available to Purchaser, Seller Parent, Seller, the Companies, and OP Seller’s Property Manager, and to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in connection with its ownership, use, operation or management of the Real Property and the Business, including without limitation all laws, rules and regulations related to Government Programs, and none of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company or OP Seller’s Property Manager and to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager has received notice of any violation thereof which has not been cured as of the Effective Date. For the avoidance of doubt, except as otherwise noted onSchedule 6.13, none of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company or OP Seller’s Property Manager and to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager has received written notice (i) that any agreement, easement or other right of an unlimited duration that is necessary to permit the lawful use and operation of the buildings and improvements on the Real Property or that is necessary to permit the lawful use and operation of all utilities, parking areas, retention ponds, driveways, roads and other means of egress and ingress to and from the Real Property is not in full force and effect as of the Effective Date or (ii) of any default under any such agreement, easement or right, or any material uncured violation or pending written threat of modification or cancellation of any of the same.
Section 6.14Financial Statements. Each of the consolidated financial statements contained or incorporated by reference in the Seller Parent’s SEC filings (as amended, supplemented or restated, if applicable), including the related notes and schedules, was prepared (except as indicated in the notes thereto) in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated, and each such consolidated financial statement presented fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows of Seller Parent and its consolidated subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein (subject, in the case of unaudited quarterly financial statements, to normal year-end adjustments). Cedarhurst TRS Facility Master Tenant’s financial statements pertaining to the operations of the Cedarhurst Facility for the period ended December 31, 2016 (the “2016 Cedarhurst Financial Statement”) and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 (the “First Quarter 2017 Cedarhurst Financial Statement” ) are attached hereto asSchedule 6.14 (the 2016 Cedarhurst Financial Statement and the First Quarter 2017 Cedarhurst Financial Statement collectively, the “Cedarhurst Financial Statements”). Except as otherwise set forth onSchedule 6.14, the
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Cedarhurst Financial Statements have been prepared consistently applied throughout the periods indicated and present fairly in all material respects the results of operations and financial condition of the Cedarhurst Facility for the respective periods indicated. The monthly financial reports to be provided to Purchaser pursuant toSection 4.1(j) will be based upon the books and records of Seller Parent consistent with Seller Parent’s current reporting practice, and will present fairly in all material respects the information purported to be presented therein.
Section 6.15Real Property. To Seller’s Knowledge, and except as may be disclosed onSchedule 6.15, Seller Parent’s, Seller’s, each Company’s, OP Seller’s Property Manager’s and the Cedarhurst Manager’s use of the Real Property complies in all material respects with applicable zoning and land use laws, rules and regulations and with all applicable building codes, and none of Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, or OP Seller’s Property Manager or (to Seller’s Knowledge) the Cedarhurst Manager has received written notice of any zoning, land use or building code violation relative to the Real Property which has not been cured prior to the date hereof. To Seller’s Knowledge (unless Seller Parent, Seller or any Company is a party thereto), there is no pending litigation or dispute concerning the location of the lines and corners of the Real Property. None of Seller Parent, Seller or any Company has received any written notice of, and has no other Knowledge of, pending, threatened or contemplated actions by any governmental authority or agency having the power of eminent domain, which might result in any part of the Real Property being taken by condemnation or conveyed in lieu thereof. To Seller’s Knowledge, there is no claim of adverse possession with respect to any part of the Real Property. Except as may be disclosed onSchedule 6.15, there are no ongoing improvements, construction projects or similar development of the Real Property that is currently in process or otherwise uncompleted. Except as may be disclosed onSchedule 6.15,for the past three years, there has been no material change in the physical condition of any real property or Improvements.
Section 6.16Environmental Matters. Except as may be disclosed onSchedule 6.16, or in any environmental audit or inspection report made available by Seller to Purchaser or the reports generated by Purchaser’s environmental consultants, to Seller’s Knowledge: (a) no areas exist on the Real Property where Hazardous Substances have been generated, disposed of, released, stored or found in violation of any Environmental Laws, and Seller has no Knowledge and has received no written notice of the existence of any such areas for the generation, storage or disposal of any Hazardous Substances on the Real Property in violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) neither Seller nor any of its agents has violated in any material respect any of the applicable Environmental Laws relating to or affecting the Real Property; (c) the Real Property is presently in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws; (d) Seller has obtained all material licenses, permits and/or other governmental or regulatory approvals necessary to comply with Environmental Laws relating to its use of the Real Property, and Seller is in compliance in all material respects with the terms and provisions of all such licenses, permits and/or other governmental or regulatory approvals; (e) no underground storage tanks are currently located on the Real Property; (f) the Real Property has not been previously used as a landfill or as a dump for garbage or refuse; and (g) no asbestos containing building material or lead based paint are present in any structures located on the Real Property.
Section 6.17Brokers, Finders. Neither Seller Parent nor Seller has retained any broker, finder, or investment banker in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby so as to give rise to any claim against Purchaser for any brokerage or finder’s commissions, fee, or similar compensation.
Section 6.18FIRPTA. None of Seller Parent, Seller or any Company is a “foreign person” as that term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and Purchaser has no obligation under Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 to withhold and pay over to the Internal Revenue Service any part of the amount realized by Seller in the transaction contemplated hereby (as such term is defined in the regulations issued under IRC Section 1445.
Section 6.19Consent of Third Parties. Except for Seller Parent Stockholder Approval and as otherwise set forth onSchedule 6.19, no consent of any third party is required as a condition to the entering into, performance or delivery of this Agreement by Seller Parent and Seller, other than such consents as would not, in any individual case or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect upon Purchaser’s ability to complete the purchase of the Companies and operate the Business in the manner in which it is currently being operated by Seller Parent, Seller, OP Seller’s Property Manager, and the Cedarhurst Manager.
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Section 6.20No Governmental Approvals. To Seller’s Knowledge, except as set forth in onSchedule 6.20, no order, permission, consent, approval, license, authorization, registration or validation of, or filing with, or exemption by, any governmental agency, commission, board or public authority is required to authorize, or is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by Seller Parent or Seller of this Agreement or the taking of any action contemplated by this Agreement, which has not been obtained.
Section 6.21Assessments. To Seller’s Knowledge, there are no (i) special or other assessments for public improvements or otherwise now affecting the Real Property, (ii) any pending or threatened special assessments affecting the Real Property, or (iii) any contemplated improvements affecting the Real Property that may result in special assessments affecting the Real Property.
Section 6.22Title Encumbrances. Except as described onSchedule 6.22, none of Seller Parent, Seller or any Company is in default under any of its material obligations under any recorded agreement, easement or instrument encumbering title to the Real Property, and to Seller’s Knowledge, there is no default on the part of any other party thereto.
Section 6.23Loans and Debts. There are no loans or debts secured by any of the Real Property except for (i) the loans and debts described onSchedule 6.23 or (ii) loans and debts that constitutes a Permitted Title Exception.Schedule 6.23identifies all of the agreements, instruments and other documents evidencing and/or securing such loans and debts and any guaranty thereof (collectively, “Loan Documents”). Each of the Loan Documents is in full force and effect in accordance with its terms. Seller has made available to Purchaser true and correct copies of all Loan Documents, including all amendments or modifications to same. Neither Seller nor any Company is in material breach, default or violation of any of the Loan Documents and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no other party to any such contract or lease is in breach, default or violation thereof. No event has occurred and no condition exists that with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default by Seller or any Company or, to Seller’s Knowledge, by any other party to any Loan Documents.
Section 6.24Intellectual Property. Schedule 6.24 is a true and complete list of all Intellectual Property held or owned by Seller Parent, Seller, or any Company or in which any has any interest, and is all the Intellectual Property necessary for use of the Real Property and the operation of the Business as currently conducted. Seller Parent, Seller, and/or each Company owns or has the perpetual right to use, without payment to or interference from any third party, all Intellectual Property listed (or required to be listed) onSchedule 6.24. To Seller’s Knowledge, there is no conflict with the rights of others with respect to any Intellectual Property. Seller Parent, Seller, and each Company, as applicable, has the full right without payment or interference from any third party to use the names listed onSchedule 6.24 and all variations and derivations thereof to the full extent necessary for the operation of the Business and none of Seller Parent, Seller, or any Company has authorized any person in any jurisdiction to use such Intellectual Property.
Section 6.25Ground Lease. Seller has provided to Purchaser a correct and complete copy of the Ground Leases. The Ground Leases are in full force and effect, and to Seller’s Knowledge, there are no defaults or events that with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default by Seller, ARHC MMJLTIL01, LLC, ARHC DMDCRGA01, LLC, ARHC PPLVLGA01, LLC or any other party under the respective Ground Leases.
Section 6.26Joint Ventures. Seller has provided to Purchaser correct and complete copies of any and all agreements establishing joint venture or partnership arrangements (other than between Seller Parent and its operating partnership) in which Seller Parent or OP Seller, or any of their subsidiaries, is a co-venturer or general partner established to own any of the Companies or the Real Property.
Section 6.27Insolvency. None of Seller Parent, Seller, OP Seller’s Property Manager, the Companies or, to Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager has/have (i) commenced a voluntary case or had entered against it a petition for relief under any applicable laws relative to bankruptcy, insolvency, or other relief for debtors, (ii) caused, suffered or consented to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, administrator, conservator, liquidator, or similar official in any federal, state or foreign judicial or non-judicial proceeding to hold, administer, and/or liquidate all or substantially all of its respective assets, (iii) had filed against it any
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involuntary petition seeking relief under any applicable laws relative to bankruptcy, insolvency, or other relief to debtors which involuntary petition is not dismissed within sixty (60) days, or (iv) made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
Section 6.28Access. To Seller’s Knowledge, there is no fact or condition existing that would result or could result in the termination or reduction of the current access from the Real Property to the existing roads and highways or to sewer or other utility services presently serving the Real Property.
Section 6.29Medicare; Medicaid and Compliance with Healthcare Laws.
(a) To Seller’s Knowledge, the Cedarhurst Manager is not receiving payment under Titles XIX of the Social Security Act and is not certified for participation in any governmental payor programs, and is not a party to participation agreements for payment by any governmental payor program.
(b) With respect to the Cedarhurst Facility, to Seller’s Knowledge, each Company has complied with any applicable security and privacy standards regarding protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the implementing regulations at 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (collectively “HIPAA”), and all applicable state privacy and security Laws.
Section 6.30Opinion of Financial Advisor. The Seller Parent Special Committee has received an opinion from SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., to the effect that, as of the date of such opinion and based on and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations and other matters considered in connection with the preparation of such opinion, the Purchase Price is to be collectively received by Seller in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests pursuant to this Agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to Seller.
Section 6.31No Other Representations or Warranties. Except for the express representations and warranties of Purchaser Parent and/or Purchaser contained inARTICLE 7, Seller Parent and Seller acknowledge that Purchaser Parent and Purchaser have not made, and Seller Parent and Seller have not relied upon, any other representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to Purchaser Parent, Purchaser, or the transactions contemplated herein.
ARTICLE 7
Representations and Warranties of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser
The following representations and warranties are given by Purchaser Parent and Purchaser. Purchaser Parent and Purchaser hereby represents and warrants, jointly and severally, to Seller Parent that as of the date hereof and the Effective Date:
Section 7.1Organization and Standing. Purchaser Parent is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of Maryland, OP Purchaser is a limited partnership duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of Delaware, and Holdco Purchaser is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of Delaware. Each of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser has the requisite power and authority to own, sell, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Each of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions and perform its obligations contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 7.2Valid and Binding Obligations. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements and instruments to be executed and delivered by Purchaser Parent or Purchaser hereunder, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, have been duly authorized by all necessary action of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser. This Agreement constitutes, and all instruments required to be executed and delivered by Purchaser Parent and Purchaser before or at the Closing will constitute, the valid and binding obligations of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser, enforceable against Purchaser Parent and Purchaser in accordance with their respective terms. All persons who have executed this Agreement on behalf of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser have been duly authorized to do so by all necessary company action of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser and all persons who execute instruments required to be
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executed and delivered by Purchaser Parent and Purchaser before or at the Closing shall have been duly authorized to do so by all necessary company action of Purchaser Parent and Purchaser.
Section 7.3Execution and Delivery. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will:
(a) violate any provisions of the charter or bylaws, as amended to date, of Purchaser Parent, the limited partnership agreement of OP Purchaser, or the limited liability company agreement of Holdco Purchaser;
(b) violate any contract or agreement relating to borrowed money, or any judgment, order, injunction, decree or award against, or binding upon Purchaser Parent or Purchaser or upon the property or business of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser, which violation would prevent, delay or materially hinder consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(c) violate any judgment, order, injunction, decree or award against, or binding upon, Purchaser Parent or Purchaser; or
(d) result in any breach, violation, acceleration, default or cancellation, as applicable, of any contract, agreement, mortgage, lien, franchise, permit, deed to secure debt, or lease to which Purchaser Parent or Purchaser is a party or by which Purchaser Parent or Purchaser is bound and that could have a material adverse effect upon Purchaser Parent or Purchaser’s ability to consummate the transactions described herein.
Section 7.4Solvency. None of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser are now insolvent, or will be rendered insolvent by completion of the transactions contemplated herein. For purposes of the preceding sentence, “insolvent” means, upon completion of the Closing, (i) that the fair market value of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser’s assets is less than the sum of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser’s debts and other liabilities or (ii) Purchaser Parent or Purchaser has inadequate cash flow to service its debts as they come due. Upon the completion of the transactions contemplated herein, Purchaser Parent and Purchaser will have adequate capital for the purposes of engaging in the Business and any business or transaction in which Purchaser Parent or Purchaser is or will engage.
Section 7.5Consent of Third Parties. Except as otherwise set forth onSchedule 7.5, no consent of any third party is required as a condition to the entering into, performance or delivery of this Agreement by Purchaser Parent or Purchaser, other than such consents as would not, in any individual case or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect upon Purchaser Parent or Purchaser’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 7.6No Governmental Approvals. To Purchaser Parent and Purchaser’s knowledge, except as set forth onSchedule 7.6, no order, permission, consent, approval, license, authorization, registration or validation of, or filing with, or exemption by, any governmental agency, commission, board or public authority is required to authorize, or is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by Purchaser Parent or Purchaser of this Agreement or the taking of any action contemplated by this Agreement, which has not been obtained.
Section 7.7Brokers, Finders. Purchaser Parent and Purchaser have not retained any broker, finder, or investment banker in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby so as to give rise to any valid claim against Seller Parent for any brokerage or finder’s commission, fee, or similar compensation.
Section 7.8Opinion of Financial Advisor. The Purchaser Parent’s Special Committee has received the opinion of KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., to the effect that, as of such opinion and based on and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations and other matters set forth in such opinion, the Purchase Price is fair, from a financial point of view, to Purchaser Parent.
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representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to Seller Parent, Seller, any Company, the Business, the Real Property, the Cedarhurst Facility, Cedarhurst Manager, or the transactions contemplated herein.
ARTICLE 8
Indemnification
Section 8.1Indemnification by Seller Parent and Seller. Following the Closing, Seller Parent and Seller shall jointly and severally indemnify, hold harmless and defend Purchaser Parent and Purchaser from and against any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, obligations and claims of any kind (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other legal costs and expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) which Purchaser Parent and Purchaser may at any time suffer or incur, or become subject to, as a result of or in connection with:
(a) any breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations and warranties made by Seller Parent and Seller in this Agreement;
(b) any failure by Seller Parent or Seller to carry out, perform, satisfy and discharge any of its covenants, agreements, undertakings, liabilities or obligations under this Agreement;
(c) any federal, state, or local income, payroll, sales and use, ad valorem or other taxes payable by Seller, any of the Companies, or any of their respective Affiliates, or for which Seller, any of the Companies or any of their respective Affiliates is liable in connection with any taxable period, or portion thereof, ending on or prior to the Closing Date, and any interest or penalties thereon;
(d) any amounts owed to STRH pursuant to the STRH Engagement Letter; and
(e) any stockholder litigation brought by stockholders of Seller Parent directly or derivatively in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 8.2Indemnification by Purchaser Parent and Purchaser. Following the Closing, Purchaser Parent and Purchaser shall jointly and severally indemnify hold harmless and defend Seller Parent and Seller from and against, and reimburse Seller Parent and Seller for, any and all Losses which Seller Parent and Seller may at any time suffer or incur, or become subject to, as a result of or in connection with:
(a) any breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations and warranties made by Purchaser Parent and Purchaser in this Agreement;
(b) any failure by Purchaser Parent or Purchaser to carry out, perform, satisfy and discharge any of its covenants, agreements, undertakings, liabilities or obligations under this Agreement; and
(c) any fees or expenses owed to KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.
Section 8.3Indemnification Limits; Survival.
(a) Purchaser Parent and Purchaser shall not be entitled to any indemnification from Seller Parent or Seller underSection 8.1(a) orSection 8.1(b) unless and until the aggregate amount of indemnifiable claims of Purchaser under this Agreement exceeds Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($500,000.00) (the “Seller Threshold”), at which point Seller Parent and Seller shall be liable for all indemnifiable claims of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser underSection 8.1(a) andSection 8.1(b). Seller Parent and Seller’s liability for indemnification underSection 8.1(a) andSection 8.1(b) shall not in any case exceed ten percent (10%) of the total Purchase Price (the “Indemnification Cap” );provided,however, that neither the Seller Threshold nor the Indemnification Cap shall apply in the case of: (i) fraud on the part of Seller; (ii) any claims arising under Section 8.1(a) with respect to the representations and warranties contained inSection 6.1,Section 6.2,Section 6.4 (first sentence only),Section 6.6, orSection 6.17 (which shall be limited to the Purchase Price); or (iii) any claims arising underSection 8.1(c),Section 8.1(d), orSection 8.1(e). All of Seller Parent and Seller’s representations and warranties under this Agreement shall survive for a period of fourteen (14) months following the Closing Date. Purchaser’s right to make any claim for indemnification against Seller Parent and Seller underSection 8.1(a),Section 8.1(b),Section 8.1(d) and Section 8.1(e) shall expire at the end of the fourteenth (14th) month following the Closing;provided,however, that any claim for which Purchaser
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Parent or Purchaser has given written notice prior to expiration of such fourteenth (14th) month anniversary shall survive until finally adjudicated; andfurtherprovided that Purchaser Parent or Purchaser’s right to make any claim for indemnification pursuant to Section 8.1(c) shall not expire and any claim for indemnification pursuant toSection 8.1(c) shall survive for the applicable statute of limitations period for collection of the applicable tax.
(b) Seller Parent and Seller shall not be entitled to any indemnification from Purchaser Parent or Purchaser underSection 8.2(a) orSection 8.2(b) unless and until the aggregate amount of indemnifiable claims of Seller under this Agreement, exceeds Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars and No/100 ($500,000.00) (the “Purchaser Threshold” ), at which point Purchaser Parent or Purchaser shall be liable for all indemnifiable claims of Seller or Seller Parent underSection 8.2(a) andSection 8.2(b). Purchaser Parent and Purchaser’s liability for indemnification under Section 8.2(a) andSection 8.2(b) shall not in any case exceed ten percent (10%) of the total Purchase Price (the “Purchaser Indemnification Cap” );provided, however, that neither the Purchaser Threshold nor the Purchaser Indemnification Cap shall apply in the case of: (i) fraud on the part of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser; (ii) any claims arising underSection 8.2(a) with respect to the representations and warranties contained inSection 7.1,Section 7.2 andSection 7.7 (which shall be limited to the Purchase Price); (iii) any amounts owed to STRH; or (iv) any amounts payable pursuant toSection 3.3. All of Purchaser Parent’s and Purchaser’s representations and warranties under this Agreement shall survive for a period of fourteen (14) months following the Closing Date.
(c) For purposes of determining the amount of Losses that are subject to indemnification hereunder with respect to any events, facts or circumstances, after determining whether or not such facts, events or circumstances give rise to a breach of a representation or warranty (after giving full effect to any qualifications as to materiality or similar standards, or of lack of “material adverse effect,” contained in such representation and warranty), the determination of the amount of Losses for such breach of representation and warranty, as it relates to such facts, events or circumstances, shall be made without giving effect to any qualifications as to materiality or similar standards, or the lack of “material adverse effect” contained in such representation or warranty.
(d) Any payments made pursuant toARTICLE 8 of this Agreement shall be treated as a purchase price adjustment for income tax purposes.
Section 8.4Procedures Regarding Third Party Claims. The procedures to be followed by Purchaser Parent, Purchaser, Seller Parent and Seller with respect to indemnification hereunder regarding claims by third parties shall be as follows:
(a) Promptly after receipt by Purchaser or Seller, as the case may be, of notice of the commencement of any action or proceeding or the assertion of any claim by a third person, which the party receiving such notice has reason to believe may result in a claim by it for indemnity pursuant to this Agreement, such person (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give notice of such action, proceeding or claim to the party against whom indemnification is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”), setting forth in reasonable detail the nature of such action or claim, including copies of any written correspondence from such third person to such Indemnified Party.
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall be entitled, at its own expense, to assume and control such defense with counsel chosen by the Indemnifying Party and approved by the Indemnified Party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in such defense after such assumption at the Indemnified Party’s own expense. Upon assuming such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall have full rights to enter into any monetary compromise or settlement which is dispositive of the matters involved; provided that such settlement is paid in full by the Indemnifying Party and will not have any continuing material adverse effect upon the Indemnified Party.
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be entitled to participate in the defense of such action, the cost of such participation to be at its own expense. The Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to pay the reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party to the extent that such fees and expenses relate to claims as to which indemnification is due underSection 8.1 orSection 8.2 hereof, as the case may be. The Indemnified Party shall have full rights to dispose of such action and enter into any monetary compromise or settlement;provided,however, in the event that the Indemnified Party shall settle or compromise any claims involved in the action insofar as they relate to, or arise out of, the same facts as gave rise to any claim for which indemnification is due underSection 8.1 orSection 8.2 hereof, as the case may be, it shall act reasonably and in good faith in doing so.
(d) Both the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully with one another in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement of any such claim, proceeding or action, including, without limitation, by making available to the other all pertinent information and witnesses within its control.
Section 8.5General Qualifications on Indemnification. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the indemnification rights set forth inSection 8.1 andSection 8.2 shall be subject to the following:
(a) The liability of an Indemnifying Party with respect to any indemnification claim shall be reduced by the amount of any tax benefit actually realized or any insurance proceeds received by Indemnified Party as a result of any damages, upon which such claim is based, and shall be increased by the amount of any tax detriment actually suffered by the Indemnified Party as a result of such damages. The amount of such tax benefit or detriment shall be determined by taking into account the effect, if any, and to the extent determinable, of timing differences resulting from the acceleration or deferral of items of gain or loss resulting from such damages.
(b) Damages shall include actual damages and shall not include any special, punitive, multiplied or consequential damages, or lost profits, except to the extent the same are included in a third-party judgment against the Indemnified Party.
(c) Upon payment in full of any indemnification claim, the Indemnifying Party shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to the rights of the Indemnified Party against any person or entity with respect to the subject matter of such indemnification claim.
(d) An Indemnified Party may not recover for any losses otherwise indemnifiable underSection 8.1(a),Section 8.1(b),Section 8.2(a) orSection 8.2(b) if such Indemnified Party or its Advisor (or such Advisor’s executive officers) had actual (and not merely imputed) knowledge prior to Closing of the breach, inaccuracy or failure giving rise to such losses.
(e) An Indemnifying Party shall be relieved of its duty to indemnify an Indemnified Party hereunder if and to the extent the Indemnified Party fails to use commercially reasonable efforts in good faith to mitigate its damages, including, but not limited to, failure to give timely notice to its insurance carriers and to pursue recovery under applicable policies of insurance.
(f) Except in the case of fraud, any losses payable to Purchaser or Purchaser Parent shall be satisfied (i) from the Escrow Amount and (ii) to the extent the amount of losses exceeds the Escrow Amount, from Seller Parent and Seller jointly and severally.
Section 8.6Effective Upon Closing. The provisions of thisARTICLE 8 shall become effective upon completion of the Closing, and shall have no force and effect prior to the Closing or if this Agreement is terminated prior to Closing.
ARTICLE 9
Termination
Section 9.1Termination. This Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby may be terminated at any time prior to Closing as follows:
(a) by mutual agreement of Seller Parent and Purchaser Parent;
(b) by Purchaser Parent, as and to the extent permitted pursuant toSection 5.6(b);
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(c) by Purchaser Parent, (i) if, at any time prior to the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, the Seller Parent Board or any committee thereof, for any reason, shall have effected a Seller Parent Change in Recommendation; or (ii) if, at any time prior to the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, (A) the Seller Parent Board or any committee thereof shall have approved, adopted or publicly endorsed or recommended any Acquisition Proposal, (B) the Seller Parent enters into a contract or agreement relating to an Acquisition Proposal (other than a confidentiality agreement entered into in compliance withSection 4.7(c)), (C) a tender offer or exchange offer for any outstanding Seller Parent Common Stock that constitutes an Acquisition Proposal (other than by Purchaser or any of its Affiliates) is commenced and the Seller Parent Board fails to recommend against acceptance of such tender offer or exchange offer by the stockholders of Seller Parent and to publicly reaffirm the Seller Parent Recommendation within ten (10) Business Days of being requested to do so by Purchaser, (D) the Seller Parent Board or any committee thereof fails to include the Seller Parent Recommendation in the Proxy Statement, or (E) Seller Parent shall have materially violated any of its obligations underSection 4.7 (or shall be deemed pursuant to the last sentence ofSection 4.7(a) to have materially violated) any of its obligations underSection 4.7 (other than any immaterial or inadvertent violations thereof that did not result in an alternative Acquisition Proposal); in which case, Seller Parent shall pay, within three (3) Business Days of such termination, to Purchaser the Termination Fee in immediately available funds to an account directed by Purchaser;
(d) by Seller Parent, as and to the extent permitted pursuant toSection 5.6(a);
(e) by either Purchaser Parent or Seller Parent, if either (i) the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval shall not have been obtained at a duly held Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting (including any adjournment or postponement thereof) at which the transactions contemplated hereby have been voted upon or (ii) the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval otherwise is not obtained within 120 days after the record date for the Seller Parent Stockholder Meeting;
(f) by Seller Parent, if, prior to obtaining the Seller Parent Stockholder Approval, the Seller Parent Board (based on the recommendation of the Seller Parent Special Committee) approves and authorizes Seller Parent to enter into a definitive agreement providing for the implementation of a Superior Proposal in a manner permitted underSection 4.7(d)); provided, however, that this Agreement may not be so terminated unless concurrently with the occurrence of such termination Seller Parent pays the Termination Fee in full to Purchaser and the definitive agreement relating to the Superior Proposal is entered into, and in the event that such definitive agreement is not concurrently entered into and such payment is not concurrently made, such termination shall be null and void;
(g) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental agency shall have issued an order, decree, or ruling or taken any other action (which order, decree or ruling the parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable best efforts to lift), in each case permanently restraining, enjoining, or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such order, decree, ruling, or other action shall have become final and nonappealable;
(h) by either Purchaser Parent or Seller Parent if Closing shall not have occurred on or before March 16, 2018;provided,however, that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to thisSection 9.1(h) shall not be available to any party if the failure of such party (and (A) in the case of Purchaser Parent, including the failure of Purchaser and their Affiliates and (B) in the case of the Seller Parent, including the failure of Seller and their Affiliates) to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement has been a principal cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the transactions to be consummated on or before such date.
Section 9.2Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement prior to Closing, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the parties shall have no further liability hereunder except that the following provisions shall survive any such termination:Section 4.3 andSection 4.4. In the event of any termination of this Agreement pursuant toSection 9.1(e), Seller Parent shall reimburse Purchaser for Purchaser’s actual third party, non-Advisor expenses, including non-Advisor legal fees and any fee paid to
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KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc., incurred by Purchaser in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;provided,however,such reimbursements shall not exceed Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($850,000.00).
Section 9.3Payment of Termination Fee.
(a) If the Seller Parent is required to pay to Purchaser Parent the Termination Fee, such Termination Fee shall be paid into escrow on the date such payment is required to be paid by Seller Parent pursuant to this Agreement by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an escrow account designated in accordance with this Section 9.3. In the event that Seller Parent is obligated to pay Purchaser the Termination Fee, the amount payable to Purchaser in any tax year of Purchaser shall not exceed the lesser of (i) the Termination Fee payable to Purchaser, and (ii) the sum of (A) the maximum amount that can be paid to Purchaser without causing Purchaser to fail to meet the requirements of Section 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code for the relevant tax year, determined as if the payment of such amount did not constitute income described in Sections 856(c)(2) or 856(c)(3) of the Code (“Qualifying Income”) and Purchaser has One Million and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($1,000,000.00) of income from unknown sources during such year which is not Qualifying Income (in addition to any known or anticipated income which is not Qualifying Income), in each case, as determined by Purchaser’s independent accountants, plus (B) in the event Purchaser receive either (x) a letter from the Purchaser’s counsel indicating that Purchaser has received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service as described below in Section 9.3(b) or (y) an opinion from Purchaser’s outside counsel as described below in Section 9.3(b), an amount equal to the excess of the Termination Fee less the amount payable under clause (A) above.
(b) To secure Seller Parent’s obligation to pay these amounts, Seller Parent shall deposit into escrow an amount in cash equal to the Termination Fee with an escrow agent selected by Seller Parent on such terms (subject to this Section 9.3) as shall be mutually agreed upon by Seller Parent, Purchaser and the escrow agent. The payment or deposit into escrow of the Termination Fee pursuant to this Section 9.3 shall be made at the time Seller Parent is obligated to pay Purchaser such amount pursuant to Section 9.1 by wire transfer. The escrow agreement shall provide that the Termination Fee in escrow or any portion thereof shall not be released to Purchaser unless the escrow agent receives any one or combination of the following: (A) a letter from Purchaser’s independent accountants indicating the maximum amount that can be paid by the escrow agent to Purchaser without causing Purchaser to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code determined as if the payment of such amount did not constitute Qualifying Income and Purchaser has One Million and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($1,000,000.00) of income from unknown sources during such year which is not Qualifying Income (in addition to any known or anticipated income which is not Qualifying Income), in which case the escrow agent shall release such amount to Purchaser, or (B) a letter from Purchaser’s counsel indicating that (x) Purchaser received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service holding that the receipt by Purchaser of the Termination Fee would either constitute Qualifying Income or would be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code or (y) Purchaser’s outside counsel has rendered a legal opinion to the effect that the receipt by Purchaser of the Termination Fee should either constitute Qualifying Income or should be excluded from gross income within the meaning of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, in which case the escrow agent shall release the remainder of the Termination Fee to Purchaser. Seller Parent agrees to amend this Section 9.3 at the reasonable request of Purchaser in order to (1) maximize the portion of the Termination Fee that may be distributed to Purchasers hereunder without causing Purchaser to fail to meet the requirements of Sections 856(c)(2) and (3) of the Code, or (2) assist Purchaser in obtaining a favorable ruling or legal opinion from its outside counsel, in each case, as described in this Section 9.3. Any amount of the Termination Fee that remains unpaid as of the end of a taxable year shall be paid as soon as possible during the following taxable year, subject to the foregoing limitations of this Section 9.3.
ARTICLE 10
Miscellaneous
Section 10.1Access to Books and Records after Closing. Following the Closing, Purchaser and Purchaser Parent shall give Seller and Seller Parent or its authorized Representatives access, during normal business hours and upon prior notice, to such books and records constituting or relating to the Membership
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Interests, the Real Property, and the SPE-level Property as Seller has provided to Purchaser in accordance withSection 2.2 and as shall be reasonably requested by Seller and Seller Parent in connection with the preparation and filing of the party’s tax returns, to comply with regulatory requirements or for any other valid business purpose, and to make extracts and copies of such books and records. Purchaser agrees to retain all books and records included as part of the SPE-level Property for at least two (2) years following the Closing Date.
Section 10.2Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement and related post-Closing notices, requests, demands, and other communications, shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) on the date of service if served personally on the party to whom notice is to be given, (ii) on the day of transmission if sent via electronic mail (e.g. email) during regular business hours, with a confirmatory copy delivered by FedEx or similar overnight courier, (iii) on the day after delivery to FedEx or similar overnight courier, or (iv) on the tenth (10th) day after mailing, if mailed to the party to whom notice is to be given, by first-class mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and properly addressed, to the party as follows:
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If to Purchaser Parent or Purchaser: | | Healthcare Trust, Inc. Attn: Legal Department 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York 10022 Email: JGalloway@ar-global.com |
| | Healthcare Trust Operating Partnership, L.P. Attn: Legal Department 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York 10022 Email: JGalloway@ar-global.com |
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to: | | Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP Attn: Kevin J. Lavin, Esq. 601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 Email: Kevin.Lavin@apks.com |
If to Seller Parent or Seller: | | American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. Attn: Legal Department 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York 10022 Email: JGalloway@ar-global.com |
| | American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P. Attn: Legal Department 405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York 10022 Email: JGalloway@ar-global.com
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with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to: | | Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. Attn: William E. Carlson, Esq. 250 West Pratt Street Suite 2000 Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Email: wec@shapirosher.com |
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Any party may change the address to which notices are to be sent to it by giving written notice of such change of address to the other parties in the manner herein provided for giving notice.
Section 10.3Good Faith; Cooperation. The parties shall in good faith undertake to perform their obligations in this Agreement, to satisfy all conditions and to cause the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be carried out promptly in accordance with its terms. The parties shall cooperate fully with each other and their respective Representatives in connection with any actions required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under this Agreement.
Section 10.4Assignment; Exchange Cooperation; Successors in Interest. Neither Purchaser, Seller Parent nor Seller may assign any of their respective rights hereunder, except with the prior written consent of the other (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). This Agreement is binding upon the parties and their respective successors or assigns and inures to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.
Section 10.5No Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend to confer any benefit under this Agreement on anyone other than the parties, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to confer any such benefit on any other person, including any current or former employee or agent of Seller or any dependent or beneficiary of any of them.
Section 10.6Severability. Any determination by any court of competent jurisdiction of the invalidity of any provision of this Agreement that is not essential to accomplishing its purposes shall not affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect and which shall be construed as to be valid under applicable law.
Section 10.7Reserved.
Section 10.8Controlling Law; Integration; Amendment; Waiver.
(a) Except to the extent Maryland law may be mandatorily applicable to transactions contemplated by this Agreement and/or applicable to conduct, decisions, and acts by the Seller Parent’s directors, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and case decisions of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction).
(b) This Agreement and the other contracts, documents and instruments to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement supersede all prior negotiations, agreements, information memoranda, letters of intent and understandings between the parties with respect to their subject matter, whether written or oral, constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to their subject matter, and may not be altered or amended except in writing signed by Purchaser Parent, Purchaser Seller Parent, and Seller. Neither of the parties has made or relied upon any representation, warranty or assurances in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder other than those expressly made herein.
(c) The failure of any party at any time or times to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall in no manner affect its right to enforce the same, and no waiver by any party of any provision (or of a breach of any provision) of this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances shall be deemed or construed either as a further or continuing waiver of any such provision or breach or as a waiver of any other provision (or of a breach of any other provision) of this Agreement.
Section 10.9Time. Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement.
Section 10.10Survival. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything contrary in this Agreement, (a)Section 4.3,Section 4.4,Section 4.5,Section 4.7,Section 4.9,Section 5.7,ARTICLE 8 andARTICLE 10 of this Agreement shall survive the Closing of this Agreement and (b) in respect to any Real Property that (in accordance withSection 10.11 orSection 10.12 of this Agreement) is not purchased,Section 4.3,Section 4.4, andARTICLE 10 of this Agreement shall survive.
Section 10.11Eminent Domain; Condemnation. If, prior to Closing, any proceedings are instituted by any governmental authority that shall relate to the proposed taking of all or any portion of any Real Property
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by eminent domain or condemnation (or if all or any portion of any Real Property is taken by eminent domain or deeded under threat of condemnation after the date of this Agreement and prior to the Closing), Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser in writing after Seller’s receipt of any notification (and provide copies of any notices, Complaints, deeds and the like). Purchaser shall thereafter have the right and option to elect not to purchase such Real Property by giving written notice to Seller within fifteen (15) days after receipt by Purchaser of the notice from Seller and the date of the Closing shall be extended if necessary to afford Purchaser such full fifteen (15) day period. If Purchaser timely elects not to purchase such Real Property, the Purchase Price shall be adjusted by reducing the Purchase Price by the portion of the Purchase Price that is allocated for such Real Property (as any such amount is set forth onSchedule 3.4, and neither party hereto shall have any obligations of any nature to the other hereunder or by reason hereof in respect to such Real Property not being purchased except for those obligations and liabilities that are expressly stated to survive termination of this Agreement. If no such election is timely made, Purchaser shall be deemed to have waived its rights under thisSection 10.11 with respect to such Real Property, except that, if the transaction contemplated hereby closes, Purchaser shall be entitled to the proceeds and the right to negotiate, settle and collect the proceeds of such condemnation award, and Seller shall execute and deliver all documents reasonably requested of Seller in order to effectuate thisSection 10.11. If no election not to purchase such Real Property is made (and Purchaser expressly waives its rights under thisSection 10.11 with respect to such Real Property), Purchaser shall have the right to participate prior to the Closing in any discussions or proceedings with any governmental authority relating to the proposed taking of any portions of the Real Property. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, Purchaser shall not have any right and option under thisSection 10.11 to elect not to purchase such Real Property if such proceedings relate only to a road widening or other minor taking that does not impact any leased or leasable premises, reduce any parking area, or otherwise significantly decrease the actual or potential income stream from such Real Property.
Section 10.12Risk of Loss. Subject to the provisions of thisSection 10.12, as among the parties to this Agreement and their Affiliates, the Companies shall retain all risks and liability for loss, damage, destruction or injury by fire, storm, accident or any other casualty to the Real Property from all causes until the Closing has been consummated. In the event of any such damage or destruction prior to Closing (a) with an estimated repair cost of greater than Twenty-five Percent (25%) of the portion of the Purchase Price that is allocated to such Real Property (as set forth onSchedule 3.4) (the “Casualty Threshold”), or (b) that requires a legally nonconforming Real Property to be rebuilt in accordance with current zoning requirements, as reasonably determined by an engineer selected by Seller and reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser, or (c) that affects the lobby, building-wide systems, parking facilities or common areas or the continued operation of the balance of the Real Property not damaged, or (d) gives rise to rent abatement or termination rights of tenants under Leases covering more than Twenty-five Percent (25%) (the “Percentage”) of the leased rentable square feet of the building, then Purchaser may elect to not purchase such Real Property by providing notice given to Seller within fifteen (15) days after Seller has given Purchaser notice that such damage occurred and whether any of the circumstances described in clauses (a) through (d) has occurred, and the Closing shall be extended if necessary to afford Purchaser such full fifteen (15) day period. If Purchaser timely elects not to purchase such Real Property, the Purchase Price shall be reduced by the portion of the Purchase Price that is allocated for such Real Property (as set forth onSchedule 3.4), and neither party hereto shall thereupon have any further obligation to the other in respect to such Real Property not being purchased, except for those obligations and liabilities that are expressly stated to survive termination of this Agreement. If no such election is timely made, Purchaser shall be deemed to have waived its rights under thisSection 10.12 with respect to such Real Property, except as set forth below. If, prior to the Closing, there shall occur damage to the Real Property that does not satisfy any of clauses (a) through (d) above, then Purchaser shall not have the right under thisSection 10.12 to not purchase such Real Property. If Purchaser does not exercise its right to elect not to purchase any Real Property, or if Purchaser does not have the right to elect not to purchase any Real Property, with respect to any fire or casualty, then Seller shall assign to Purchaser at the Closing, by written instrument in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser, all claims against third parties relating to such damage, including all of the insurance proceeds payable on account of any such fire or casualty, and Purchaser shall be entitled to receive the full amount of any proceeds of such insurance payable on account of loss, damage, destruction or casualty after the date hereof. Seller shall deliver to Purchaser any such proceeds
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actually paid prior to Closing, and Seller Parent and Seller shall be liable for the payment to Purchaser of all deductibles under applicable insurance policies (net of reasonable expenses of Seller, including, but not limited to the costs of emergency repairs and safeguarding the Real Property). The proceeds of any rent interruption insurance, if any, shall be appropriately apportioned between Purchaser and Seller. Seller Parent and Seller covenant to execute such assignments, drafts and other instruments as may be required to effectuate thisSection 10.12. If no election not to purchase such Real Property is made (and Purchaser expressly waives its rights under thisSection 10.12 with respect to such Real Property), or if Purchaser does not have the right to elect not to purchase under thisSection 10.12, Purchaser shall have the right to participate prior to the Closing in any discussions or proceedings with any insurer or other third party relating to any claims made with respect to damage affecting the Real Property.
Section 10.13Attorneys’ Fees. In the event either party brings an action to enforce or interpret any of the provisions of this Agreement, the “prevailing party” in such action shall, in addition to any other recovery, be entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses arising from such action and any appeal or any bankruptcy action related thereto, whether or not such matter proceeds to court. For purposes of this Agreement, “prevailing party” shall mean, in the case of a person asserting a claim, such person is successful in obtaining substantially all of the relief sought, and in the case of a person defending against or responding to a claim, such person is successful in denying substantially all of the relief sought. ThisSection 10.13 shall not apply to any action involving a claim not exceeding Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($500,000.00).
Section 10.14Waiver of Jury Trial. The parties agree that no party to this Agreement shall seek a jury trial in any lawsuit, proceeding, counterclaim or other litigation based upon, or arising out of, this Agreement or the dealings or the relationship between them.
Section 10.15Construction. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against one party than against the other merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been prepared by counsel for one of the parties, it being recognized that both Seller and Purchaser have contributed with the advice of counsel to the preparation of this Agreement.
Section 10.16Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. This Agreement may be executed by counterpart signatures and all counterpart signature pages shall constitute a part of this Agreement. Delivery of a counterpart hereof via facsimile transmission or by electronic mail transmission, including but not limited to an Adobe file format document (also known as a PDF file), shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has signed and sealed this Purchase Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
PURCHASER PARENT:
HEALTHCARE TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation
| By: | /s/ W. Todd Jensen
Name: W. Todd Jensen Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer and President |
[Additional signature pages follow]
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OP PURCHASER:
HEALTHCARE TRUST OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.,a Delaware limited partnership
By: Healthcare Trust, Inc., its general partner
| By: | /s/ W. Todd Jensen
Name: W. Todd Jensen Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer and President |
[Additional signature pages follow]
SIGNATURE PAGE TO
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HOLDCO PURCHASER:
ARHC TRS HOLDCO II, LLC,a Delaware limited liability company
By: Healthcare Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., its sole member
By: Healthcare Trust, Inc., its general partner
| By: | /s/ W. Todd Jensen
Name: W. Todd Jensen Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer and President |
[Additional signature pages follow]
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SELLER PARENT:
AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC., a Maryland corporation
| By: | /s/ W. Todd Jensen
Name: W. Todd Jensen Title: President and Interim Chief Executive Officer |
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OP SELLER:
AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.,a Delaware limited partnership
By: American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., its general partner
| By: | /s/ W. Todd Jensen
Name: W. Todd Jensen Title: President and Interim Chief Executive Officer |
[Additional signature pages follow]
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HOLDCO SELLER:
ARHC TRS HOLDCO III, LLC,a Delaware limited liability company
By: American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P., its sole member
By: American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., its general partner
| By: | /s/ W. Todd Jensen
Name: W. Todd Jensen Title: President and Interim Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit A
Form of Wells Fargo Escrow Agreement
EXHIBIT A to PURCHASE AGREEMENT
ESCROW AGREEMENT
This Escrow Agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”), dated this day of , 2017 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and among Healthcare Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Purchaser Parent”), American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Seller Parent,” and together with Purchaser Parent, the “Parties,” and individually, a “Party”), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a national banking association organized under the laws of the United States, as escrow agent (“Escrow Agent”).
RECITALS
A. Purchaser Parent and Seller Parent are parties to that certain Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017, by and among (i) Purchaser Parent, (ii) Healthcare Trust Operating Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“OP Purchaser” ), (iii) ARHC TRS HOLDCO II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdco Purchaser” and, collectively with OP Purchaser, the “Purchaser” ) (iv) Seller Parent, (v) American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and (vi) ARHC TRS HOLDCO III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (as amended, the “Purchase Agreement”). The Parties are entering into this Escrow Agreement pursuant to and in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement.
B. The Parties agree to place in escrow certain funds and the Escrow Agent agrees to hold and distribute such funds in accordance with the terms of this Escrow Agreement.
C. The Parties acknowledge that the Escrow Agent is not a party to, is not bound by, and has no duties or obligations under, the Purchase Agreement, that all references in this Escrow Agreement to the Purchase Agreement are for convenience, and that the Escrow Agent shall have no implied duties beyond the express duties set forth in this Escrow Agreement.
In consideration of the promises and agreements of the Parties and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties and the Escrow Agent agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
ESCROW DEPOSIT
Section 1.1.Receipt of Escrow Property. Following execution hereof Purchaser Parent shall deliver to the Escrow Agent the amount of $6,000,000 (the “Escrow Property”) in immediately available funds.
Section 1.2.Investments.
(a) The Escrow Agent is authorized and directed to deposit, transfer, hold and invest the Escrow Property and any investment income thereon as set forth in Exhibit A hereto or as set forth in any subsequent written instruction signed by the Parties. Any investment earnings and income on the Escrow Property shall become part of the Escrow Property, and shall be disbursed in accordance with Section 1.3 or Section 1.6 of this Escrow Agreement.
(b) The Escrow Agent is hereby authorized and directed to sell or redeem any such investments as it deems necessary to make any payments or distributions required under this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall have no responsibility or liability for any loss which may result from any investment or sale of investment made pursuant to this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent is hereby authorized, in making or disposing of any investment permitted by this Escrow Agreement, to deal with itself (in its individual capacity) or with any one or more of its affiliates, whether it or any such affiliate is acting as agent of the Escrow Agent or for any third person or dealing as principal for its own account. The Parties acknowledge that the Escrow Agent is not providing investment supervision, recommendations, or advice.
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(c) The Parties agree that confirmations of permitted investments are not required to be issued by the Escrow Agent for each month in which a monthly statement is rendered. No statement need be rendered for any fund or account if no activity occurred in such fund or account during such month. The Parties may obtain confirmations at no additional cost upon its written request.
Section 1.3.Disbursements.
(a) Purchaser Parent and Seller Parent may at any time jointly deliver to the Escrow Agent joint written instructions (a “Joint Instruction”) directing the Escrow Agent to distribute all or a portion of the Escrow Property. Within two Business Days after the date on which the Escrow Agent receives such Joint Instruction, the Escrow Agent shall disburse the amount set forth in the Joint Instruction to the Purchaser Parent or Seller Parent to the accounts designated in such Joint Instruction.
(b) In the event and to the extent that Purchaser Parent determines that it or Purchaser is entitled to any amount pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Purchaser Parent may, at any time on or prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on , 20 1 (the “Claims End Date”), deliver a certificate or certificates to the Escrow Agent and Seller Parent (each a “Purchaser Release Certificate”) requesting that the Escrow Agent distribute all or a portion of the Escrow Property to Purchaser Parent or a third-party designated by Purchaser Parent, as the case may be, in satisfaction of such claim (the “Distribution Request Amount”). If, within thirty (30) calendar days after the date on which the Escrow Agent and Seller Parent receive such Purchaser Release Certificate (the “Review Period”), Purchaser Parent and the Escrow Agent have not received from Seller Parent a written certificate objecting to one or more of the matters described in the Purchaser Release Certificate (the “Objection Notice”), then, on the Business Day following the last day of the Review Period, the Escrow Agent shall disburse to Purchaser Parent (or a third party designated by Purchaser Parent) the Distribution Request Amount. If an Objection Notice is delivered within the Review Period, then the matters set forth in the Objection Notice shall be considered in dispute by Seller Parent (a “Disputed Claim”), in which case (i) the Escrow Agent shall retain those amounts set forth in the Purchaser Release Certificate that are in dispute pursuant to the Objection Notice (the “Disputed Amounts”) until the Escrow Agent receives either (A) a Joint Instruction authorizing the release to Purchaser Parent of the portion of the Disputed Amounts that is agreed upon as the amount recoverable in respect of the Disputed Claim, or (B) a Judgment directing the release to Purchaser Parent of the portion of the Disputed Amounts that is determined to be the amount recoverable in respect of the Disputed Claim, in which event the Escrow Agent shall disburse the Disputed Amounts in accordance with such Joint Instruction or Judgment, and (ii) the Escrow Agent shall disburse to Purchaser Parent (or a third party designated by Purchaser Parent) those amounts set forth in the Purchaser Release Certificate that are not in dispute pursuant to the Objection Notice (the “Undisputed Amounts”) within three (3) Business Days following the receipt by the Escrow Agent of the Objection Notice.
(c) On the date that is six (6) months following the Effective Date (the “First Distribution Date”), the Escrow Agent shall reserve and hold aside the aggregate amount that would be necessary to satisfy any then pending and unsatisfied claims specified in any Purchaser Release Certificate delivered to the Escrow Agent and Seller Parent prior to the First Distribution Date from Purchaser Parent (“Initial Unresolved Claims”) as if such Initial Unresolved Claims were ultimately to be resolved in full favor of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser (such reserved amount, the “Initial Reserved Amount”). On the Initial Distribution Date, the Escrow Agent shall distribute to Seller Parent (to Seller Parent’s account as Seller Parent shall designate in writing) thirty-three and one third percent (331 1/3%) of the balance of the Escrow Property, after the Escrow Property has been reduced by the Initial Reserved Amount. Within two (2) Business Days following resolution of any Initial Unresolved Claim, the Escrow Agent shall deliver the portion of the Initial Reserved Amount, if any, not required to satisfy any other remaining Initial Unresolved Claims, to Seller Parent (to Seller Parent’s account as Seller Parent shall designate in writing).
(d) On the date that is twelve (12) months following the Effective Date (the “Second Distribution Date”), the Escrow Agent shall reserve and hold aside the aggregate amount that would be necessary to satisfy any then pending and unsatisfied claims specified in any Purchaser Release Certificate delivered to
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the Escrow Agent and Seller Parent prior to the Second Distribution Date from Purchaser Parent (“Second Unresolved Claims”) as if such Second Unresolved Claims were ultimately to be resolved in full favor of Purchaser Parent or Purchaser (such reserved amount, the “Second Reserved Amount”). On the Second Distribution Date, the Escrow Agent shall distribute to Seller Parent (to Seller Parent’s account as Seller Parent shall designate in writing) thirty-three and one third percent (331/3%) of the balance of the Escrow Property, after the Escrow Property has been reduced by the Initial Reserved Amount. Within two (2) Business Days following resolution of any Second Unresolved Claim, the Escrow Agent shall deliver the portion of the Second Reserved Amount, if any, not required to satisfy any other remaining Second Unresolved Claims, to Seller Parent (to Seller Parent’s account as Seller Parent shall designate in writing).
(e) Within five (5) Business Days following the Claims End Date, the Escrow Agent shall disburse to Seller Parent (to Seller Parent’s account as Seller Parent shall designate in writing) an amount (the “Disbursement Amount”) equal to the remaining Escrow Property less amounts, if any, that are (i) Disputed Amounts, (ii) subject to a pending Joint Instruction or certified copy of a final non-appealable judgment or order of a court of competent jurisdiction (a “Judgment”) received by the Escrow Agent prior to the Claims End Date but not yet paid by Escrow Agent, or (iii) subject to a Purchaser Release Certificate delivered prior to the Claims End Date in respect of which the Review Period has not expired. For the avoidance of doubt, all Undisputed Amounts will be paid to Purchaser as provided in Section 1.3(b) above.
(d) After disbursement of the Disbursement Amount, the remaining Escrow Property shall be held by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms of this Agreement until the earlier to occur of the following: (i) Seller Parent and Purchaser Parent jointly directing the disbursement of such remaining Escrow Property or any portion thereof by delivering a Joint Instruction to the Escrow Agent or (ii) the Escrow Agent receiving a certified copy of a Judgment awarding such remaining Escrow Property or any portion thereof to Purchaser Parent or Seller Parent. Upon receipt of such Joint Instruction or on the 5th Business Day after receipt of such Judgment, the Escrow Agent shall disburse such remaining Escrow Property or any portion thereof as required by such Joint Instruction or Judgment, as the case may be.
Section 1.4.Security Procedure For Funds Transfers. The Escrow Agent shall confirm each funds transfer instruction received in the name of a Party by means of the security procedure selected by such Party and communicated to the Escrow Agent through a signed certificate in the form of Exhibit B-1 or Exhibit B-2 attached hereto, which upon receipt by the Escrow Agent shall become a part of this Escrow Agreement. Once delivered to the Escrow Agent, Exhibit B-1 or Exhibit B-2 may be revised or rescinded only by a writing signed by an authorized representative of the Party. Such revisions or rescissions shall be effective only after actual receipt and following such period of time as may be necessary to afford the Escrow Agent a reasonable opportunity to act on it. If a revised Exhibit B-1 or B-2 or a rescission of an existing Exhibit B-1 or B-2 is delivered to the Escrow Agent by an entity that is a successor-in-interest to such Party, such document shall be accompanied by additional documentation satisfactory to the Escrow Agent showing that such entity has succeeded to the rights and responsibilities of the Party under this Escrow Agreement.
The Parties understand that the Escrow Agent’s inability to receive or confirm funds transfer instructions pursuant to the security procedure selected by such Party may result in a delay in accomplishing such funds transfer, and agree that the Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss caused by any such delay.
Section 1.5.Income Tax Allocation and Reporting.
(a) The Parties agree that, for tax reporting purposes, all interest and other income from investment of the Escrow Property shall, as of the end of each calendar year and to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Service, be reported as having been earned by Seller Parent, whether or not such income was disbursed during such calendar year.
(b) For certain payments made pursuant to this Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Agent may be required to make a “reportable payment” or “withholdable payment” and in such cases the Escrow Agent shall have the duty to act as a payor or withholding agent, respectively, that is responsible for any tax withholding and reporting required under Chapters 3, 4, and 61 of the United States Internal Revenue
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Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Escrow Agent shall have the sole right to make the determination as to which payments are “reportable payments” or “withholdable payments.” All parties to this Escrow Agreement shall provide an executed IRS Form W-9 or appropriate IRS Form W-8 (or, in each case, any successor form) to the Escrow Agent prior to the date hereof, and shall promptly update any such form to the extent such form becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect. The Escrow Agent shall have the right to request from any party to this Escrow Agreement, or any other person or entity entitled to payment hereunder, any additional forms, documentation or other information as may be reasonably necessary for the Escrow Agent to satisfy its reporting and withholding obligations under the Code. To the extent any such forms to be delivered under this Section 1.5(b) are not provided prior to the date hereof or by the time the related payment is required to be made or are determined by the Escrow Agent to be incomplete and/or inaccurate in any respect, the Escrow Agent shall be entitled to withhold (without liability) a portion of any interest or other income earned on the investment of the Escrow Property or on any such payments hereunder to the extent withholding is required under Chapters 3, 4, or 61 of the Code, and shall have no obligation to gross up any such payment.
(c) To the extent that the Escrow Agent becomes liable for the payment of any taxes in respect of income derived from the investment of the Escrow Property, the Escrow Agent shall satisfy such liability to the extent possible from the Escrow Property. The Parties, jointly and severally, shall indemnify, defend and hold the Escrow Agent harmless from and against any tax, late payment, interest, penalty or other cost or expense that may be assessed against the Escrow Agent on or with respect to the Escrow Property and the investment thereof unless such tax, late payment, interest, penalty or other expense was directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Escrow Agent. The indemnification provided by this Section 1.5(c) is in addition to the indemnification provided in Section 3.1 and shall survive the resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent and the termination of this Escrow Agreement.
(d) The Parties hereto acknowledge that, in order to help fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person or corporation who opens an account and/or enters into a business relationship. The Parties hereby agree that they shall provide the Escrow Agent with such information as the Escrow Agent may request including, but not limited to, each Party’s name, physical address, tax identification number and other information that will assist the Escrow Agent in identifying and verifying each Party’s identity such as organizational documents, certificates of good standing, licenses to do business, or other pertinent identifying information.
Section 1.6.Termination. This Escrow Agreement shall terminate upon the disbursement of all of the Escrow Property, including any interest and investment earnings thereon, except that the provisions of Sections 1.5(c), 3.1 and 3.2 hereof shall survive termination and the Escrow Agent is authorized and directed to disburse the Escrow Property in accordance with Section 1.3 of this Escrow Agreement.
ARTICLE 2
DUTIES OF THE ESCROW AGENT
Section 2.1.Scope of Responsibility. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Escrow Agent is obligated only to perform the duties specifically set forth in this Escrow Agreement, which shall be deemed purely ministerial in nature. Under no circumstance will the Escrow Agent be deemed to be a fiduciary to any Party or any other person under this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent will not be responsible or liable for the failure of any Party to perform in accordance with this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall neither be responsible for, nor chargeable with, knowledge of the terms and conditions of any other agreement, instrument, or document other than this Escrow Agreement, whether or not an original or a copy of such agreement has been provided to the Escrow Agent; and the Escrow Agent shall have no duty to know or inquire as to the performance or nonperformance of any provision of any such agreement, instrument, or document. References in this Escrow Agreement to any other agreement, instrument, or document are for the convenience of the Parties, and the Escrow Agent has no duties or obligations with respect thereto. The Escrow Agent will not be responsible to determine or to make inquiry into any term, capitalized, or otherwise, not defined herein. This Escrow Agreement sets forth all matters pertinent to the escrow contemplated
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hereunder, and no additional obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be inferred or implied from the terms of this Escrow Agreement or any other agreement.
Section 2.2.Attorneys and Agents. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely on and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the advice of counsel or other professionals retained or consulted by the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall be reimbursed as set forth in Section 3.1 for any and all compensation (fees, expenses and other costs) paid and/or reimbursed to such counsel and/or professionals. The Escrow Agent may perform any and all of its duties through its agents, representatives, attorneys, custodians, and/or nominees. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible for the conduct of agents or attorneys appointed by it with due care.
Section 2.3.Reliance. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the direction or consent of the Parties or their respective agents, representatives, successors, or assigns. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for acting or refraining from acting upon any notice, request, consent, direction, requisition, certificate, order, affidavit, letter, or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed or sent by the proper person or persons, without further inquiry into the person’s or persons’ authority. Concurrent with the execution of this Escrow Agreement, the Parties shall deliver to the Escrow Agent Exhibit B-1 and Exhibit B-2, which contain authorized signer designations in Part I thereof. The Parties represent and warrant that each person signing this Escrow Agreement are duly authorized and has legal capacity to execute and deliver this Escrow Agreement, along with each exhibit, agreement, document, and instrument to be executed and delivered by the Parties to this Escrow Agreement.
Section 2.4.Right Not Duty Undertaken. The permissive rights of the Escrow Agent to do things enumerated in this Escrow Agreement shall not be construed as duties.
Section 2.5.No Financial Obligation. No provision of this Escrow Agreement shall require the Escrow Agent to risk or advance its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability or potential financial liability in the performance of its duties or the exercise of its rights under this Escrow Agreement.
ARTICLE 3
PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE ESCROW AGENT
Section 3.1.Indemnification. Seller Parent, and Purchaser Parent shall jointly and severally, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Escrow Agent from and against all loss, liability, cost, damage and expense, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses or other professional fees and expenses which the Escrow Agent may suffer or incur by reason of any action, claim or proceeding brought against the Escrow Agent, arising out of or relating in any way to this Escrow Agreement or any transaction to which this Escrow Agreement relates, unless such loss, liability, cost, damage or expense shall have been finally adjudicated to have been directly caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Escrow Agent. The provisions of this Section 3.1 shall survive the resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent and the termination of this Escrow Agreement. As between Seller Parent, on the one hand and Purchaser Parent, on the other hand, all costs of indemnification of the Escrow Agent shall be born 50% by Seller Parent and 50% by the Purchaser Parent. If either the Seller Parent or Purchaser Parent incurs greater than 50% of any such costs of indemnification, the Seller Parent or Purchaser Parent, as applicable, will promptly make payment to the other such that each of the Seller Parent and Purchaser Parent has borne 50% of all amounts which are paid to the Escrow Agent under this Section 3.1.
Section 3.2.Limitation of Liability. THE ESCROW AGENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY (I) DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, OTHER THAN DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES WHICH HAVE BEEN FINALLY ADJUDICATED TO HAVE DIRECTLY RESULTED FROM THE ESCROW AGENT’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR (II) SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF THE ESCROW AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION.
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Section 3.3.Resignation or Removal. The Escrow Agent may resign by furnishing written notice of its resignation to the Parties, and the Parties may remove the Escrow Agent by furnishing to the Escrow Agent a joint written notice of its removal along with payment of all fees and expenses to which the Escrow Agent is entitled through the date of removal. Such resignation or removal, as the case may be, shall be effective thirty (30) calendar days after the delivery of such notice or upon the earlier appointment of a successor, and the Escrow Agent’s sole responsibility thereafter shall be to safely keep the Escrow Property and to deliver the same to a successor escrow agent as shall be appointed by the Parties, as evidenced by a joint written notice filed with the Escrow Agent or in accordance with a court order. If the Parties have failed to appoint a successor escrow agent prior to the expiration of thirty (30) calendar days following the delivery of such notice of resignation or removal, the Escrow Agent may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor escrow agent or for other appropriate relief, and any such resulting appointment shall be binding upon the Parties.
Section 3.4.Compensation. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to compensation for its services as stated in the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit C, which compensation shall be paid 50% by Purchaser Parent and 50% by Seller Parent. The fee agreed upon for the services rendered hereunder is intended as full compensation for the Escrow Agent’s services as contemplated by this Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that in the event that the conditions for the disbursement of funds under this Escrow Agreement are not fulfilled, or the Escrow Agent renders any service not contemplated in this Escrow Agreement, or there is any assignment of interest in the subject matter of this Escrow Agreement, or any material modification hereof, or if any material controversy arises hereunder, or the Escrow Agent is made a party to any litigation pertaining to this Escrow Agreement or the subject matter hereof, then the Escrow Agent shall be compensated for such extraordinary services and reimbursed for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, occasioned by any such delay, controversy, litigation or event. If any amount due to the Escrow Agent hereunder is not paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the date due, the Escrow Agent in its sole discretion may charge interest on such amount up to the highest rate permitted by applicable law. The Escrow Agent shall have, and is hereby granted, a prior lien upon the Escrow Property with respect to its unpaid fees, non-reimbursed expenses and unsatisfied indemnification rights, superior to the interests of any other persons or entities and is hereby granted the right to set off and deduct any unpaid fees, non-reimbursed expenses and unsatisfied indemnification rights from the Escrow Property.
Section 3.5.Disagreements. If any conflict, disagreement or dispute arises between, among, or involving any of the parties hereto concerning the meaning or validity of any provision hereunder or concerning any other matter relating to this Escrow Agreement, or the Escrow Agent is in doubt as to the action to be taken hereunder, the Escrow Agent may, at its option, retain the Escrow Property until the Escrow Agent (i) receives a Judgment directing delivery of the Escrow Property, (ii) receives a written agreement executed by each of the parties involved in such disagreement or dispute directing delivery of the Escrow Property, in which event the Escrow Agent shall be authorized to disburse the Escrow Property in accordance with such final court order, arbitration decision, or agreement, or (iii) files an interpleader action in any court of competent jurisdiction, and upon the filing thereof, the Escrow Agent shall be relieved of all liability as to the Escrow Property and shall be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees, expenses and other costs incurred in commencing and maintaining any such interpleader action. Any such court order or arbitration decision shall be accompanied by a written instrument of the presenting Party certifying that such court order or arbitration decision is final, non-appealable and from a court of competent jurisdiction or from a competent arbitration panel, upon which instrument the Escrow Agent shall be entitled to conclusively rely without further investigation. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to act on any such agreement, court order, or arbitration decision without further question, inquiry, or consent.
Section 3.6.Merger or Consolidation. Any corporation or association into which the Escrow Agent may be converted or merged, or with which it may be consolidated, or to which it may sell or transfer all or substantially all of its corporate trust business and assets as a whole or substantially as a whole, or any corporation or association resulting from any such conversion, sale, merger, consolidation or transfer to which the Escrow Agent is a party, shall be and become the successor escrow agent under this Escrow Agreement and shall have and succeed to the rights, powers, duties, immunities and privileges as its predecessor, without the execution or filing of any instrument or paper or the performance of any further act.
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Section 3.7.Attachment of Escrow Property; Compliance with Legal Orders. In the event that any Escrow Property shall be attached, garnished or levied upon by any court order, or the delivery thereof shall be stayed or enjoined by an order of a court, or any order, judgment or decree shall be made or entered by any court order affecting the Escrow Property, the Escrow Agent is hereby expressly authorized, in its sole discretion, to respond as it deems appropriate or to comply with all writs, orders or decrees so entered or issued, or which it is advised by legal counsel of its own choosing is binding upon it, whether with or without jurisdiction. In the event that the Escrow Agent obeys or complies with any such writ, order or decree it shall not be liable to any of the Parties or to any other person, firm or corporation, should, by reason of such compliance notwithstanding, such writ, order or decree be subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside or vacated. The Escrow Agent shall further have no obligation to pursue any action that is not in accordance with applicable law.
Section 3.8Force Majeure. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligation under this Escrow Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God; earthquakes; fire; flood; wars; acts of terrorism; civil or military disturbances; sabotage; epidemic; riots; interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, computer (hardware or software) or communications services; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority or governmental action; it being understood that the Escrow Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume performance as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
ARTICLE 4
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 4.1.Binding Agreement,Successors and Assigns. The Parties and Escrow Agent represent and warrant that the execution and delivery of this Escrow Agreement and the performance of such party’s obligations hereunder have been duly authorized and that the Escrow Agreement is a valid and legal agreement binding on such party and enforceable in accordance with its terms. This Escrow Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and the Escrow Agent and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No other persons shall have any rights under this Escrow Agreement. No assignment of the interest of any of the Parties shall be binding unless and until written notice of such assignment shall be delivered to the other Party and the Escrow Agent and shall require the prior written consent of the other Party and the Escrow Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
Section 4.2.Escheat. The Parties are aware that under applicable state law, property which is presumed abandoned may under certain circumstances escheat to the applicable state. The Escrow Agent shall have no liability to the Parties, their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, or any other party, should any or all of the Escrow Property escheat by operation of law.
Section 4.3.Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required under this Escrow Agreement shall be in writing, in English, and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered (i) personally, (ii) by facsimile transmission with written confirmation of receipt, (iii) on the day of transmission if sent by electronic mail (“e-mail”, as long as such e-mail is accompanied by a PDF signature or similar version of the relevant document bearing an authorized signature, which such signature shall, in the case of each of the parties, be a signature set forth in Exhibit B-1 or B-2, as applicable) to the e-mail address given below, and written confirmation of receipt is obtained promptly after completion of transmission, (iv) by overnight delivery with a reputable national overnight delivery service, or (v) by mail or by certified mail, return receipt requested, and postage prepaid. If any notice is mailed, it shall be deemed given five (5) Business Days after the date such notice is deposited in the United States mail. For the purpose of this Escrow Agreement, “Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, a federal or state holiday, and any other day on which the Escrow Agent is closed. If notice is given to a party, it shall be given at the address for such party set forth below. It shall be the responsibility of the Parties to notify the Escrow Agent and the other Party in writing of any name or address changes. In the case of communications delivered to the Escrow Agent, such communications shall be deemed to have been given on the date received by the Escrow Agent.
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If to Purchaser Parent:
Healthcare Trust, Inc.
405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Legal Department
E-mail: JGalloway@ar-global.com
with a copy to:
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
601 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Attn: Kevin J. Lavin, Esq.
Email: Kevin.Lavin@apks.com
If to Seller Parent:
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
405 Park Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Legal Department
E-mail: JGalloway@ar-global.com
with a copy to:
Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A.
250 West Pratt Street
Suite 2000
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Attn: William E. Carlson, Esq.
Email: wec@shapirosher.com
If to the Escrow Agent:
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
150 East 42nd Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Attention: Donna Nascimento; Corporate, Municipal and Escrow Solutions
Telephone: (917) 260-1552
Facsimile: (917) 260-1592
E-mail: donna.nascimento@wells fargo.com
Section 4.4.Governing Law. This Escrow Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
Section 4.5.Entire Agreement. This Escrow Agreement and the exhibits hereto set forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties related to the Escrow Property.
Section 4.6.Amendment. This Escrow Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, rescinded, or canceled only by a written instrument executed by the Parties and the Escrow Agent.
Section 4.7.Waivers. The failure of any party to this Escrow Agreement at any time or times to require performance of any provision under this Escrow Agreement shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same performance. A waiver by any party to this Escrow Agreement of any such condition or breach of any term, covenant, representation, or warranty contained in this Escrow Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall neither be construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such condition or breach nor a waiver of any other condition or breach of any other term, covenant, representation, or warranty contained in this Escrow Agreement.
Section 4.8.Headings. Section headings of this Escrow Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and shall in no way restrict or otherwise modify any of the terms or provisions of this Escrow Agreement.
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Section 4.9.Counterparts. This Escrow Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. The exchange of copies of this Escrow Agreement and of signature pages by facsimile or by electronic image scan transmission in .pdf format shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Escrow Agreement as to the Parties and the Escrow Agent and may be used in lieu of the original Escrow Agreement for all purposes.
Section 4.10.Trial by Jury. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives all right to trial by jury to the extent permitted by law in any litigation, action, proceeding in any court arising out of, relating to or in connection with this Escrow Agreement.
Section 4.11.Publication; disclosure. By executing this Escrow Agreement, the Parties and the Escrow Agent acknowledge that this Escrow Agreement (including related attachments) contains certain information that is sensitive and confidential in nature and agree that such information needs to be protected from improper disclosure, including the publication or dissemination of this Escrow Agreement and related information to individuals or entities not a party to this Escrow Agreement. The Parties further agree to take reasonable measures to mitigate any risks associated with the publication or disclosure of this Escrow Agreement and information contained therein, including, without limitation, the redaction of the manual signatures of the signatories to this Escrow Agreement, or, in the alternative, publishing a conformed copy of this Escrow Agreement. If a Party must disclose or publish this Escrow Agreement or information contained therein pursuant to any regulatory, statutory, or governmental requirement, as well as any judicial, or administrative order, subpoena or discovery request, it shall notify in writing the other Party and the Escrow Agent at the time of execution of this Escrow Agreement of the legal requirement to do so. If any Party becomes aware of any threatened or actual unauthorized disclosure, publication or use of this Escrow Agreement, that Party shall promptly notify in writing the other Party and the Escrow Agent and shall be liable for any unauthorized release or disclosure.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Escrow Agreement has been duly executed as of the date first written above.
HEALTHCARE TRUST, INC.
AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC.
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Escrow Agent
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EXHIBIT A
Agency and Custody Account Direction
For Cash Balances
Wells Fargo Money Market Deposit Accounts
Direction to use the following Wells Fargo Money Market Deposit Accounts for Cash Balances for the escrow account or accounts (the “Account”) established under the Escrow Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached.
You are hereby directed to deposit, as indicated below, or as I shall direct further in writing from time to time, all cash in the Account in the following money market deposit account of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association:
Wells Fargo Money Market Deposit Account (MMDA)
I understand that amounts on deposit in the MMDA are insured, subject to the applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in the basic FDIC insurance amount of $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank. This includes principal and accrued interest up to a total of $250,000.
I acknowledge that I have full power to direct investments of the Account.
I understand that I may change this direction at any time and that it shall continue in effect until revoked or modified by me by written notice to you.
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EXHIBIT B-1
Purchaser Parent certifies that the names, titles, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and specimen signatures set forth in Parts I and II of this Exhibit B-1 identify the persons authorized to provide direction and initiate or confirm transactions, including funds transfer instructions, on behalf of Purchaser Parent, and that the option checked in Part III of this Exhibit B-1 is the security procedure selected by Purchaser Parent for use in verifying that a funds transfer instruction received by the Escrow Agent is that of Purchaser Parent.
Purchaser Parent has reviewed each of the security procedures and has determined that the option checked in Part III of this Exhibit B-1 best meets its requirements; given the size, type and frequency of the instructions it will issue to the Escrow Agent. By selecting the security procedure specified in Part III of this Exhibit B-1, Purchaser Parent acknowledges that it has elected to not use the other security procedures described and agrees to be bound by any funds transfer instruction, whether or not authorized, issued in its name and accepted by the Escrow Agent in compliance with the particular security procedure chosen by Purchaser Parent.
NOTICE: The security procedure selected by Purchaser Parent will not be used to detect errors in the funds transfer instructions given by Purchaser Parent. If a funds transfer instruction describes the beneficiary of the payment inconsistently by name and account number, payment may be made on the basis of the account number even if it identifies a person different from the named beneficiary. If a funds transfer instruction describes a participating financial institution inconsistently by name and identification number, the identification number may be relied upon as the proper identification of the financial institution. Therefore, it is important that Purchaser Parent take such steps as it deems prudent to ensure that there are no such inconsistencies in the funds transfer instructions it sends to the Escrow Agent.
Part I
Name, Title, Telephone Number, Electronic Mail (“e-mail”) Address and Specimen Signature for person(s) designated to provide direction, including but not limited to funds transfer instructions, and to otherwise act on behalf ofPurchaser Parent
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Part II
Name, Title, Telephone Number and E-mail Address for
person(s) designated to confirm funds transfer instructions
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Part III
Means for delivery of instructions and/or confirmations
The security procedure to be used with respect to funds transfer instructions is checked below:
| o | Option 1. Confirmation by telephone call-back. The Escrow Agent shall confirm funds transfer instructions by telephone call-back to a person at the telephone number designated on Part II above. The person confirming the funds transfer instruction shall be a person other than the person from whom the funds transfer instruction was received, unless only one person is designated in both Parts I and II of this Exhibit B-1. |
| o | CHECK box, if applicable: If the Escrow Agent is unable to obtain confirmation by telephone call-back, the Escrow Agent may, at its discretion, confirm by e-mail, as described in Option 2. |
| o | Option 2. Confirmation by e-mail. The Escrow Agent shall confirm funds transfer instructions by e-mail to a person at the e-mail address specified for such person in Part II of this Exhibit B-1. The person confirming the funds transfer instruction shall be a person other than the person from whom the funds transfer instruction was received, unless only one person is designated in both Parts I and II of this Exhibit B-1. Purchaser Parent understands the risks associated with communicating sensitive matters, including time sensitive matters, by e-mail. Purchaser Parent further acknowledges that instructions and data sent by e-mail may be less confidential or secure than instructions or data transmitted by other methods. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss of the confidentiality of instructions and data prior to receipt by the Escrow Agent. |
| o | CHECK box, if applicable: If the Escrow Agent is unable to obtain confirmation by e-mail, the Escrow Agent may, at its discretion, confirm by telephone call-back, as described in Option 1. |
| o | *Option 3. Delivery of funds transfer instructions by password protected file transfer system only — no confirmation. The Escrow Agent offers the option to deliver funds transfer instructions through a password protected file transfer system. If Purchaser Parent wishes to use the password protected file transfer system, further instructions will be provided by the Escrow Agent. If Purchaser Parent chooses this Option 3, it agrees that no further confirmation of funds transfer instructions will be performed by the Escrow Agent. |
| o | *Option 4. Delivery of funds transfer instructions by password protected file transfer system with confirmation. Same as Option 3 above, but the Escrow Agent shall confirm funds transfer instructions byo telephone call-back oro e-mail (must check at least one, may check both) to a person at the telephone number or e-mail address designated on Part II above. By checking a box in the prior sentence, the party shall be deemed to have agreed to the terms of such confirmation option as more fully described in Option 1 and Option 2 above. |
*The password protected file system has a password that expires every 60 days. If you anticipate having infrequent activity on this account, please consult with your Escrow Agent before selecting this option.
Dated this day of , 20 .
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EXHIBIT B-2
Seller Parent certifies that the names, titles, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and specimen signatures set forth in Parts I and II of this Exhibit B-2 identify the persons authorized to provide direction and initiate or confirm transactions, including funds transfer instructions, on behalf of Seller Parent, and that the option checked in Part III of this Exhibit B-2 is the security procedure selected by Seller Parent for use in verifying that a funds transfer instruction received by the Escrow Agent is that of Seller Parent.
Seller Parent has reviewed each of the security procedures and has determined that the option checked in Part III of this Exhibit B-2 best meets its requirements; given the size, type and frequency of the instructions it will issue to the Escrow Agent. By selecting the security procedure specified in Part III of this Exhibit B-2, Seller Parent acknowledges that it has elected to not use the other security procedures described and agrees to be bound by any funds transfer instruction, whether or not authorized, issued in its name and accepted by the Escrow Agent in compliance with the particular security procedure chosen by Seller Parent.
NOTICE: The security procedure selected by Seller Parent will not be used to detect errors in the funds transfer instructions given by Seller Parent. If a funds transfer instruction describes the beneficiary of the payment inconsistently by name and account number, payment may be made on the basis of the account number even if it identifies a person different from the named beneficiary. If a funds transfer instruction describes a participating financial institution inconsistently by name and identification number, the identification number may be relied upon as the proper identification of the financial institution. Therefore, it is important that Seller Parent take such steps as it deems prudent to ensure that there are no such inconsistencies in the funds transfer instructions it sends to the Escrow Agent.
Part I
Name, Title, Telephone Number, Electronic Mail (“e-mail”) Address and Specimen Signature for person(s) designated to provide direction, including but not limited to funds transfer instructions, and to otherwise act on behalf of Seller Parent
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Part III
Means for delivery of instructions and/or confirmations
The security procedure to be used with respect to funds transfer instructions is checked below:
| o | Option 1. Confirmation by telephone call-back. The Escrow Agent shall confirm funds transfer instructions by telephone call-back to a person at the telephone number designated on Part II above. The person confirming the funds transfer instruction shall be a person other than the person from whom the funds transfer instruction was received, unless only one person is designated in both Parts I and II of this Exhibit B-2. |
| o | CHECK box, if applicable: If the Escrow Agent is unable to obtain confirmation by telephone call-back, the Escrow Agent may, at its discretion, confirm by e-mail, as described in Option 2. |
| o | Option 2. Confirmation by e-mail. The Escrow Agent shall confirm funds transfer instructions by e-mail to a person at the e-mail address specified for such person in Part II of this Exhibit B-2. The person confirming the funds transfer instruction shall be a person other than the person from whom the funds transfer instruction was received, unless only one person is designated in both Parts I and II of this Exhibit B-2. Seller Parent understands the risks associated with communicating sensitive matters, including time sensitive matters, by e-mail. Seller Parent further acknowledges that instructions and data sent by e-mail may be less confidential or secure than instructions or data transmitted by other methods. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss of the confidentiality of instructions and data prior to receipt by the Escrow Agent. |
| o | CHECK box, if applicable: If the Escrow Agent is unable to obtain confirmation by e-mail, the Escrow Agent may, at its discretion, confirm by telephone call-back, as described in Option 1. |
| o | *Option 3. Delivery of funds transfer instructions by password protected file transfer system only — no confirmation. The Escrow Agent offers the option to deliver funds transfer instructions through a password protected file transfer system. If Seller Parent wishes to use the password protected file transfer system, further instructions will be provided by the Escrow Agent. If Seller Parent chooses this Option 3, it agrees that no further confirmation of funds transfer instructions will be performed by the Escrow Agent. |
| o | *Option 4. Delivery of funds transfer instructions by password protected file transfer system with confirmation. Same as Option 3 above, but the Escrow Agent shall confirm funds transfer instructions byo telephone call-back oro e-mail (must check at least one, may check both) to a person at the telephone number or e-mail address designated on Part II above. By checking a box in the prior sentence, the party shall be deemed to have agreed to the terms of such confirmation option as more fully described in Option 1 and Option 2 above. |
*The password protected file system has a password that expires every 60 days. If you anticipate having infrequent activity on this account, please consult with your Escrow Agent before selecting this option.
Dated this day of , 20 .
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Annex B — Plan of Liquidation
AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL HEALTHCARE TRUST III, INC.
PLAN OF LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION
| 1. | This Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Plan”) of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), has been approved, subject to the conditions below, by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as being advisable and in the best interests of the Company. The Board has directed that the Plan, including the Company’s liquidation and the Company’s dissolution pursuant to the Plan, be submitted for approval to the holders (the “Stockholders”) of the outstanding shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Shares”), of the Company. The Plan shall become effective upon approval of the Plan by the Stockholders holding at least a majority of the Common Shares and upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017 by and among Healthcare Trust, Inc., Healthcare Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., ARHC TRS Holdco II, LLC, the Company, the OP and ARHC TRS Holdco III, LLC (the “Purchase Agreement”). The date of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement is hereinafter referred to as the “Effective Date.” |
| 2. | Within 30 days after the Effective Date, the authorized officers of the Company shall file Form 966 with the Internal Revenue Service, together with a certified copy of the Plan, as advised and approved by the Board and approved by the Stockholders. Not less than 20 days before the filing of Articles of Dissolution with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (the “SDAT”), the authorized officers of the Company shall mail notice to all known creditors of the Company, if any, at their respective addresses shown on the records of the Company as well as all employees of the Company, if any, either at their home addresses as shown on the records of the Company, or at their business addresses, that the dissolution of the Company has been approved (alternatively, the Board may determine that the Company has no employees or known creditors). |
| 3. | As soon as practicable after the Effective Date, the Company shall be voluntarily liquidated and dissolved in accordance with Section 562(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Pursuant to the Plan, the Board shall cause the Company, acting for itself or in its capacity as the general partner of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”), to cause the OP to perform such acts, execute and deliver such documents and do all things as may be reasonably necessary or advisable to complete the liquidation and dissolution of the Company, including to sell, convey, transfer and deliver or otherwise dispose of the remaining assets of the Company and the OP, if any, in one or more transactions and without further approval of the Stockholders. |
The Company, acting for itself or in its capacity as the general partner of the OP, as appropriate, shall not engage in any business activities, except in connection with winding up the Company’s business and affairs, discharging, paying or setting aside reserves for all Company liabilities, including but not limited to contingent liabilities and the liabilities of the OP or its subsidiaries, distributing its assets, including, but not limited to, the assets of the OP to the limited and general partners of the OP in accordance with the OP’s Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of August 10, 2015, and distributing the Company’s assets to its Stockholders, all in accordance with the Company’s Charter and the Company’s Bylaws, as amended on September 21, 2016 (collectively, the “Charter Documents”), and the Plan.
| 4. | The authorized officers of the Company shall take all actions as may be necessary or appropriate to marshal the assets of the Company and convert the same, in whole or in parts, into cash or other form as may be conveniently distributed to the Stockholders. |
| 5. | The Company shall (a) pay or make reasonable provision to pay all claims and obligations of the Company, the OP and its and their subsidiaries including all contingent, conditional or contractual claims known to the Company, the OP or its and their subsidiaries, including contingent indemnification obligations pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, (b) make all provisions that are reasonably likely to be sufficient to provide compensation for any claim against the Company, the OP or its or their subsidiaries in connection with any pending action, suit or proceeding to which any of the Company, the OP or its |
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| | subsidiaries is a party and (c) create, or cause the Liquidating Trust (as hereinafter defined) to create, a reserve fund for the payment of or otherwise adequately provide for all of the liabilities and obligations of the Corporation, the OP and their subsidiaries, including any of the Company’s ongoing expenses. All claims shall be paid in full (except to the extent a lesser amount is agreed upon between the Company, the OP and its or their subsidiaries on the one hand and the applicable creditor on the other hand). |
| 6. | Subject to Section 8 below and the Charter Documents, the distributions contemplated by the Plan shall be in complete liquidation of the Company and, following the dissolution of the Company, all certificates representing the issued and outstanding Common Shares shall thereupon be canceled. The Board, as it deems appropriate, shall provide for the cancellation of certificates representing the outstanding Common Shares (or certificates representing interests in the Liquidating Trust as provided in Section 9 hereof) in connection with making distributions contemplated by the Plan. |
| 7. | In the course of the liquidation, the Board shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to cause the Company to maintain its status as a REIT; provided, however, the Board may, in its discretion, elect to terminate the Company’s status as a REIT if it determines that termination would be in the best interest of the Company. |
| 8. | Upon the complete distribution of all assets of the Company to the holders of outstanding Common Shares (the “Final Distribution”) and the dissolution of the Company, all Common Shares will be canceled and no longer deemed outstanding and all rights of the holders thereof as Stockholders shall cease and terminate. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the liquidation and dissolution of the Company to occur and to make the Final Distribution to Stockholders no later than the second anniversary of the Effective Date; notwithstanding the forgoing, the Final Distribution will not occur earlier than the end of the 14-month survival period of the representations and warranties under the Purchase Agreement (the “Survival Period”) and will not occur prior to final resolution of any unsatisfied indemnification claims that are first made prior to the end of the Survival Period. |
| 9. | In the event that it should not be feasible, in the opinion of the Board, for (a) the Company to pay, or adequately provide for, all debts and liabilities of the Company (including costs and expenses incurred and anticipated to be incurred in connection with the liquidation of the Company) at the time of the Final Distribution, or, if earlier, the latest applicable date to avoid payment by the Company of U.S. federal income taxes, or (b) the Board shall determine that it is not advisable to distribute at such time any of the property then held by or for the account of the Company because such property is not reasonably susceptible of distribution to Stockholders or otherwise, the Board may cause the Company to make the Final Distribution as a distribution in kind of beneficial interests in a trust (the “Liquidating Trust”), at such time as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion (provided only that any remaining outstanding limited partner unitholders in the OP have been completely redeemed prior to the transfer and assignment mentioned below): |
| a. | The Company may transfer and assign, and may, as general partner, cause the OP to transfer and assign, to the Liquidating Trust created under the laws of Maryland or such other jurisdiction as the Board deems advisable all of the assets of the Company, the OP and its and their subsidiaries of every sort whatsoever, including its unsold properties, assets, claims, contingent claims and causes of action, subject to all of their unsatisfied debts, liabilities and expenses, known or unknown, contingent or otherwise. From and after the date of transfer and assignment of assets (subject to liabilities) to the Liquidating Trust, the Company, the OP and its and their subsidiaries shall have no interest of any character in and to any such assets and all of the assets shall thereafter be held by the Liquidating Trust. |
| b. | Upon such transfer and assignment to the Liquidating Trust, certificates for Common Shares (to the extent the liquidation preference with respect thereto has not previously been satisfied) will be deemed to represent ownership interests in the Liquidating Trust equivalent to those held in the Company immediately prior to the transfer and assignment. |
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| c. | The Liquidating Trust shall be constituted pursuant to a declaration of trust or liquidating trust agreement (the “Liquidating Trust Agreement”) in such form as the Board may approve and consistent with the terms hereof. |
| d. | The initial trustees of the Liquidating Trust shall be designated by the Board. |
| e. | The documents governing the Liquidating Trust shall also provide that the Liquidating Trust’s activities shall be limited to conserving, protecting and selling the assets transferred to it and distributing the proceeds therefrom, including holding the assets for the benefit of the holders of beneficial interests in the Liquidating Trust, temporarily investing the proceeds and collecting income therefrom, providing for the debts, liabilities and expenses of the Liquidating Trust, making liquidating distributions to the holders of shares of beneficial interest in the Liquidating Trust, taking other actions as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by the trustees of the Liquidating Trust to provide for the orderly liquidation thereof. |
| f. | The Liquidating Trust Agreement will, unless otherwise determined by the Board, also provide: (i) that shares of beneficial interest in the Liquidating Trust will not be transferable (except by will, intestate succession or operation of law); (ii) that beneficial interests in the Liquidating Trust will not be represented by certificates; (iii) that the Liquidating Trust will have a finite life and will terminate upon the earlier of the complete distribution of the Liquidating Trust’s assets or three years from the date that the Company’s assets were first transferred to it, subject to extensions of fixed duration; and (iv) that the Liquidating Trust may distribute annual financial statements, which need not be audited, to holders of its beneficial interests (which statements, if prepared and distributed, shall be filed under cover of Form 10-K under the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission file number to the extent the Liquidating Trust is required to do so) but need not prepare or distribute any quarterly financial statements. |
| g. | Approval of this Plan shall constitute the approval by the Stockholders of the transfer and assignment to the Liquidating Trust, the form and substance of the Liquidating Trust Agreement as approved by the Board and the appointment of the Liquidating Trust’s trustees selected by the Board. |
| 10. | Upon assignment and conveyance of the assets of the Company to the Stockholders or the Liquidating Trust, in complete liquidation of the Company as contemplated hereby, and the taking of all actions required under the law of the State of Maryland in connection with the liquidation and dissolution of the Company, the authorized officers of the Company shall execute and cause to be filed with the SDAT, and elsewhere as may be required or deemed appropriate, such documents as may be required to dissolve the Company. |
| 11. | The Board, or the trustees of the Liquidating Trust, and the officers of the Company as the Board may direct, are hereby authorized to interpret the provisions of the Plan and are hereby authorized and directed to take any further actions, to execute any agreements, conveyances, assignments, transfers, certificates and other documents, as may in their judgment be necessary or desirable in order to wind up expeditiously the affairs of the Company, the OP and its and their subsidiaries and complete the liquidation thereof, including, without limitation, (a) the execution of any checks, contracts, deeds, assignments, notices or other instruments necessary or appropriate to sell or otherwise dispose of, any and all property of the Company, the OP and its and their subsidiaries whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, (b) the appointment of other persons to carry out any aspect of this Plan, (c) the temporary investment of funds in any medium as the Board may deem appropriate, (d) the entering into of agreements with, or modifying or amending existing agreements with American Realty Capital Healthcare III Advisors, LLC, American Realty Capital Healthcare III Properties, LLC or any other advisor, agent, employee, officer, trustee or representative of the Company, the OP or its and their subsidiaries and (e) the modification of the Plan as may be necessary to implement the Plan. The death, resignation or other disability of any director or officer of the Company shall not impair the authority of the surviving or remaining directors or officers of the Company (or any persons appointed as substitutes therefor) to exercise any of the powers provided for in this Plan. Upon the death, resignation or other disability, the surviving or remaining directors shall have the authority to fill the vacancy or vacancies so created, but |
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| | the failure to fill the vacancy or vacancies shall not impair the authority of the surviving or remaining directors or officers to exercise any of the powers provided for in this Plan. |
| 12. | Until the filing of the Articles of Dissolution with and acceptance for record of the Articles of Dissolution by the SDAT, the Board may terminate the Plan or modify or amend the Plan without further action by the Stockholders to the extent permitted under then current law. |
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Annex C — Opinion of Financial Advisor
[LETTERHEAD OF SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY, INC.]
June 16, 2017
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
405 Park Ave., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Members of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors:
We understand that American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc. (the “Company”) intends to enter into a Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and among Healthcare Trust, Inc. (“Purchaser Parent”), Healthcare Trust Operating Partnership, L.P. (“OP Purchaser”), ARHC TRS Holdco II, LLC (“Holdco Purchaser” and, together with OP Purchaser, the “Purchaser”), the Company, American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III Operating Partnership, L.P. (“OP Seller”) and ARHC TRS Holdco III, LLC (“Holdco Seller” and, together with OP Seller, the “Seller”), pursuant to which, among other things, OP Seller and Holdco Seller will collectively sell (the “Transaction”) to the Purchaser the membership interests held by OP Seller as identified in the Agreement (the “Membership Interests”) and the membership interests held by Holdco Seller as identified in the Agreement (the “Holdco Interests”) in exchange for, in the aggregate, $120,000,000 in cash (the “Aggregate Consideration”), subject to adjustment in accordance with the Agreement. The Special Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has requested that we render our opinion to the Committee (in its capacity as such) and to the Board (in its capacity as such) with respect to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the Seller of the Aggregate Consideration to be collectively received by the Seller in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests in the Transaction pursuant to the Agreement.
In connection with this opinion, we have conducted such reviews, analyses and inquiries as we have deemed necessary and appropriate under the circumstances. In arriving at our opinion, we have reviewed: (i) a draft, dated June 12, 2017, of the Agreement; (ii) certain publicly available business, financial and other information concerning the Company, the Seller, the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests; (iii) certain financial and operating information with respect to the historical, current and future operations and prospects of the businesses conducted and properties held by the Seller through the ownership of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests, including financial forecasts with respect to the future financial performance of such businesses and properties prepared and provided to us by the management of the Company (the “Projections”); and (iv) the publicly available financial terms of certain transactions that we deemed relevant. In addition, we have had discussions with the management of the Company concerning the businesses, operations, assets, liabilities, present condition and future prospects of the Company and undertaken such other studies, analyses and investigations as we deemed appropriate.
We have assumed and relied upon, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all data, materials and other information furnished, or otherwise made available to us, or publicly available, discussed with or reviewed by us in arriving at our opinion. Our role in reviewing such information was limited solely to performing such review as we deemed necessary and appropriate to support this opinion and such review was not conducted on behalf of the Committee, the Board, the Company or any other person. With respect to the Projections, with your consent we have assumed that they were reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available information, estimates and judgments of the management of the Company as to the future financial performance of the businesses conducted and properties held by the Seller through the ownership of the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests and are a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests for purposes of our analyses and this opinion. At your direction, we have used and relied upon the Projections for purposes of our analyses and this opinion. We express no view or opinion with respect to the Projections or the assumptions on which they are based.
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American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
405 Park Ave., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Attn: The Special Committee of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors
June 16, 2017
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We have further relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that there has been no change in any respect material to our analyses or opinion in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of the Company, the Seller, the Membership Interests or the Holdco Interests since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to us, and that there is no information or any facts that would make any of the information discussed with or reviewed by us incomplete or misleading in any respect material to our analyses or opinion. We have also assumed that (a) the representations and warranties of all parties to the Agreement are true and correct, (b) each party to the Agreement will fully and timely perform all of the covenants and agreements required to be performed by such party under the Agreement, and (c) the Transaction will be consummated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, without waiver, modification or amendment of any term, condition or agreement thereof. We have also assumed that, in the course of obtaining any regulatory or third party consents, approvals or agreements in connection with the Transaction, no delay, limitation, restriction or condition will be imposed that would have an adverse effect on the Company, the Seller or the expected benefits of the Transaction to these parties. In addition, we have assumed that the Agreement, when executed by the parties thereto, will conform to the draft reviewed by us in all respects material to our analysis and this opinion.
In arriving at our opinion, one of our representatives visited a number of the properties of Seller, but we have not otherwise conducted a physical inspection of the properties, assets or facilities of the Company or Seller and have not been requested to make, and have not made, an independent appraisal of the assets or liabilities (fixed, contingent, derivative, off balance sheet or otherwise) of the Company or the Seller, nor have we been furnished with any such appraisals. We have undertaken no independent analysis of any potential or actual litigation, regulatory action, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities to which the Company or the Seller is or may be a party or is or may be subject, or of any governmental investigation of any possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities to which the Company or the Seller is or may be a party or is or may be subject. We are not expressing any opinion as to the price or range of prices at which the Membership Interests, the Holdco Interests or shares of capital stock of the Company may be purchased or sold at any time.
This opinion only addresses the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the Seller of the Aggregate Consideration to be collectively received by the Seller in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests in the Transaction pursuant to the Agreement and does not address any other terms, conditions, aspects or implications of the Transaction, including, without limitation, (i) the allocation of the Aggregate Consideration as between the OP Seller and the Holdco Seller, (ii) the distribution of the Aggregate Consideration to the equity holders of the OP Seller and the Holdco Seller, including, without limitation, the allocation of the proceeds of any such distribution among such equity holders, (iii) the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, (iv) the solvency, creditworthiness or fair value of the Company, the OP Seller, the Holdco Seller, the OP Purchaser, the Holdco Purchaser, Purchaser Parent or any other person, under any applicable laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or similar matters, or (v) the fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount or nature of any compensation or consideration payable to, or received by, any advisors, managers, officers, directors or employees of any party to the Transaction, any class of such person or any other party, relative to the Aggregate Consideration or otherwise. In addition, with your agreement, we have assumed that any adjustment to the Aggregate Consideration pursuant to the Agreement or otherwise would not be material to our analyses or this opinion. No opinion, counsel or interpretation is intended regarding matters that require legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax, executive compensation, environmental or other similar professional advice. Furthermore, we have relied, with your consent, on the assessments of the Committee, the Board, the Company and their respective advisors as to all legal,
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American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
405 Park Ave., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Attn: The Special Committee of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors
June 16, 2017
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regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax, executive compensation, or environmental matters with respect to the Company, the Seller, the Membership Interests, the Holdco Interests and the Transaction.
Our opinion is necessarily based upon financial, economic, market and other conditions as they exist on, and can be evaluated as of, the date of this opinion. Our opinion does not address the relative merits of the Transaction as compared to other business strategies or transactions that may be available to the Company, nor does it address the underlying business decision of the Committee, the Board or the Company to proceed with the Transaction. It should be understood that, although subsequent developments or circumstances may affect this opinion, we do not have any obligation to update or revise this opinion.
We have acted as financial advisor to the Committee in connection with the Transaction and will receive a fee for our services, a portion of which became payable to us upon the rendering of this opinion and a substantial portion of which is contingent upon the consummation of the Transaction. In addition, the Company has agreed to reimburse certain of our expenses and to indemnify us and certain related parties for certain liabilities arising out of our engagement. We and our affiliates (including SunTrust Bank) have in the past provided investment banking or other financial advice and services to the Company, Purchaser Parent and/or their respective affiliates and other related parties for which advice and services we and our affiliates have received and would expect to receive compensation. We and our affiliates may in the future provide investment banking and other financial advice and services to the Company, Purchaser Parent and their respective affiliates and other related parties for which advice and services we and our affiliates would expect to receive compensation. We are a full service securities firm engaged in securities trading and brokerage activities as well as providing investment banking and other financial services. In the ordinary course of business, we and our affiliates may acquire, hold or sell, for our and our affiliates’ own accounts and the accounts of customers, equity, debt and other securities and financial instruments (including bank loans and other obligations) of the Company, Purchaser Parent, their respective affiliates and other related parties and any other company that may be involved in the Transaction, as well as provide investment banking and other financial services to such companies. In addition, we and our affiliates (including SunTrust Bank) may have other financing and business relationships with the Company, Purchaser Parent and their respective affiliates and other related parties, including, without limitation, participating as a lender in a credit facility of a related party of the Company and Purchaser Parent and leasing a significant number of bank branch properties from a related party of the Company and Purchaser Parent. The issuance of this opinion was approved by an internal committee of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. authorized to approve opinions of this nature.
This opinion is being rendered at the request of the Committee and is for the benefit and use of the Committee (in its capacity as such) and the Board (in its capacity as such) in connection with its evaluation of the Transaction. This opinion is not intended to be, and does not constitute, advice or a recommendation as to how the Committee, the Board or any security holder of the Company should act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the Transaction or otherwise.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion as of the date hereof that the Aggregate Consideration to be collectively received by the Seller in exchange for the Membership Interests and the Holdco Interests in the Transaction pursuant to the Agreement is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Seller.
Very truly yours,
/s/ SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.
SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY, INC.
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