Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and require 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 condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Refer to the Company’s audited combined consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2018 (the “Annual Report”), as certain note disclosures contained in such audited financial statements have been omitted from these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Highlands and its predecessors, as well as all of Highlands' wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). Wholly owned subsidiaries generally consist of limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited partnerships (LPs). The effects of all significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. As described in Note 1, on April 28, 2016, Highlands was spun off from InvenTrust. Prior to the Distribution, the historical condensed combined consolidated financial statements did not represent the financial position and results of a single legal entity, but rather a combination of entities under common control that had been “carved out” of InvenTrust’s consolidated financial statements and reflected significant assumptions and allocations. The condensed combined consolidated financial statements reflect the operations of certain assets and liabilities that had been historically held by InvenTrust, but which were specifically identifiable or attributable to the Company. Revenue Recognition The Company commences revenue recognition on our leases based on a number of factors. In most cases, revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset. Generally, this occurs on the lease commencement date. The determination of who is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements determines the nature of the leased asset and when revenue recognition under a lease begins. If we are the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements, then the leased asset is the finished space and revenue recognition begins when the lessee takes possession of the finished space, typically when the improvements are substantially complete. If we conclude we are not the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements (the lessee is the owner), then the leased asset is the unimproved space and any tenant improvement allowances funded under the lease are treated as lease incentives which reduces revenue recognized over the term of the lease. In these circumstances, we begin revenue recognition when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space for the lessee to construct their own improvements. We consider a number of different factors to evaluate whether the Company or the lessee is the owner of the tenant improvements for accounting purposes. These factors include: • whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent; • whether the tenant or landlord retains legal title to the improvements; • the uniqueness of the improvements; • the expected economic life of the tenant improvements relative to the length of the lease; and • who constructs or directs the construction of the improvements. The determination of who owns the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, is subject to significant judgment. In making that determination, we consider all of the above factors. No one factor, however, necessarily establishes its determination. Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of each lease. The difference between rental income earned on a straight-line basis and the cash rent due under the provisions of the lease agreements is recorded as deferred rent receivable and is included as a component of accounts and rents receivable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company records lease termination income if there is a signed termination agreement, all of the conditions of the agreement have been met and amounts due are considered collectible. Share Based Compensation In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Accounting for Share Based Compensation, companies are required to recognize in the income statement the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees. Under Topic 718, the way an award is classified will affect the measurement of compensation cost. Equity classified awards are measured at grant date fair value, and amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the stock and are not subsequently re-measured. The cost of the share based payments that are fully vested at the grant date are measured and recognized at that date. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus any additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Any anti-dilutive securities are excluded from the diluted earnings per-share calculation. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”), which introduces a lessee model that brings most leases on the balance sheet and, among other changes, eliminates the requirement in current GAAP for an entity to use bright-line tests in determining lease classification. In March 2018, the FASB approved an amendment to 2016-02, which would provide lessors with a practical expedient, by class of underlying assets, to not separate non-lease components from the related lease components and, instead, to account for those components as a single lease component, if certain criteria are met. ASU 2016-02 is not effective for us until January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are continuing to evaluate this guidance and the impact to us, as both lessor and lessee, on our condensed consolidated financial statements. We expect to utilize the practical expedients proposed in the amended ASU 2016-02 as part of our adoption. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core objective of ASU No. 2014-09 (as codified in ASC 606) is for an entity to recognize revenue based on the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for goods or services. Additionally, this ASU requires entities to use a single model in accounting for revenues derived from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09 replaces prior guidance regarding the recognition of revenue from sales of real estate, except for revenue from sales that are part of a sale-leaseback transaction. The provisions of ASU No. 2014-09, as subsequently amended in conjunction with ASU No. 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net), comprise ASU 606, Revenue Recognition, became effective for us on January 1, 2018. The Company elected the modified retrospective method of adoption, but determined that there was no cumulative adjustment to be recorded in connection with the adoption of ASC 606. We have evaluated all of our revenue streams to identify which of our revenue streams would be subject to the provisions of ASC 606 and any differences in the timing, measurement or presentation of revenue recognition. In evaluating our revenue streams, substantially all of our revenues result from leasing transactions that are not within the scope of the new standard and will be governed by the recently issued leasing guidance, ASU 2016-02, which is discussed above and will not be effective until January 1, 2019. As a result, the Company has concluded that the adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the process for, timing of, and presentation and disclosure of revenue recognition from contracts with tenants and other customers. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU 2016-15 addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. The cash flow issues include debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs and proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-15 effective January 1, 2018, the effects of which were not material to the condensed consolidated financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Classification and Presentation of Restricted Cash in the Statement of Cash Flows. ASU 2016-18 requires an explanation in the cash flow statement of a change in the total of (1) total cash, (2) cash equivalents, and (3) restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-18 effective January 1, 2018, the effects of which were presenting restricted cash and escrows with cash and cash equivalents in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flow. The inclusion of restricted cash increased the beginning balances of the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flow by $2.2 million and $7.0 million , respectively, and the ending balances by $2.9 million and $7.4 million , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. The Company is required to escrow cash balances for specific uses stipulated by certain of its lenders and other various agreements. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company’s cash balances restricted for these uses were $2.9 million and $2.2 million , respectively. The table below provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow. March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 52,335 $ 53,852 Restricted cash 2,358 2,155 Restricted cash included in other assets 500 — Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 55,193 $ 56,007 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-1 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting, including acquisitions (including treatment of acquisition costs), disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those periods. Early adoption of this standard is permitted. The Company early adopted ASU 2017-01 effective as of July 1, 2017, the effects of which were not material to the condensed consolidated financial statements. In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets. As it relates to gains on sale of real estate, we will apply the provisions of ASC 610-20, Gain or Loss From Derecognition of Non-financial Assets (“ASC 610-20”), and we expect to recognize any gains when we transfer control of a property and when it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the related consideration. The adoption of ASC 610-20 on January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Scope of Modification Accounting. ASU 2017-09 clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. The guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. The early adoption of ASU 2017-09 in 2017 did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements. |