UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[ X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006. &nbs p;
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 0-8862 & nbsp;
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
MAINE | | 01-0185800 |
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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149 Colonial Road, Manchester Connecticut | | 06040 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 860-646-6555 |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value of $1 per share
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
oYes X No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
oYes X No
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
X Yes oNo
Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of the Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. X
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer X
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). o Yes X No
As of October 31, 2005, the aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock (based upon $3 closing price on that date on the OTC Securities Market) held by non-affiliates was approximately $5,156,000.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
3,046,279 as of August 4, 2006.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions as described from time to time in registration statements, annual reports, and other periodic reports and filings of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address the Company's expectations of sources of capital or which express the Company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies can be identified as forward-looking statements. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company's future results will not be materially different from those described herein as "believed," "anticipated," "estimated" or "expected," which reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events. We caution readers that these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company hereby expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statement is based.
Explanatory Note
This annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended April 30, 2006, includes restated consolidated financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2005 and restated quarterly information for the last three fiscal quarters in the year ended April 30, 2005 and the first three fiscal quarters in the year ended April 30, 2006. The Company restated its April 30, 2005 consolidated financial statements, by removing from the consolidated balance sheet a minority interest asset in the amount of $283,869 which was created as a result of distributions paid to the minority investor in excess of the minority's investment. The Company has concluded that any loss allocation, including distributions, which exceed the minority's investment, should have been charged against the Company's majority interest.
We have not amended our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2005 or quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q for the periods affected by the restatement during the years ended April 30, 2005 and April 30, 2006. Instead, we have restated the 2005 consolidated financial statements and the quarterly information referred to above as part of this annual report on Form 10-K. Accordingly, you should not rely on the previously filed Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2005, nor quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q for the quarterly periods referred to above during the years ended April 30, 2005 and April 30, 2006.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
(a) General Development of Business
First Hartford Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company"), which was incorporated in Maine in 1909, is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership, management and sale of real estate.
(b) Financial Information about Industry Segments
The Company is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership, management and sale of real estate, therefore, segment information is not applicable.
(c) Narrative Description of Business
The Company is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership and management of real estate with the ultimate goal of selling such properties when profitable opportunities arise.
The real estate, owned and/or managed by the Company through various subsidiaries and joint ventures, is located in Connecticut, New Jersey, Texas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine. Tenants are obtained through brokers and employed representatives of the Company, by means of Industry Trade Shows, direct contacts with retail stores and other potential commercial tenants and an occasional inquiry by potential tenants at the Company's on-site offices.
The real estate business of the Company is diversified in terms of geographical locations, type of commercial property and form of ownership or management. The commercial real estate business is not normally thought of as being divided into significant separate classes of products or services. During the year ended April 30, 2004, the Company, in addition to its retail construction, constructed a 60,000 s.f. building in Cranston, Rhode Island for lease to Katharine Gibbs College of which the Company owns 50% of the building. Currently, the Company is building a 60,000 SF Police Station to be leased to the City of Cranston on a long term basis. The building is on the same property as Katharine Gibbs College and is also a 50% joint venture.
The Company has executed an agreement to be a preferred developer in West Texas and Long Island, NY for the CVS Drug Store chain. An initial fee was earned and received in May, 2005. The Company has closed on 8 projects to date.
The Company has no material patent, license, franchise or concession.
Research and development is not a part of the Company's business.
Our operations and property are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the environment including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health safety. See "Item 1A: Risk Factors".
At April 30, 2006, the Company employed 32 people.
(d) Financial Information About Foreign And Domestic Operations
The Company and its subsidiaries do not engage in operations in foreign countries.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS (continued)
(d) Financial Information About Foreign And Domestic Operations (continued):
Please see Item 6, "Selected Financial Data" for a description of revenues attributable to domestic operations.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our economic performance and the value of our real estate assets are subject to the risks incidental to the development, construction, ownership and operations of real estate properties.
Operation of the Company's real estate business requires construction materials and suitable land. Construction materials can be obtained from many sources both national and local, but supplies and construction labor are subject to price fluctuations, strikes and delivery delays, which can greatly increase the cost of a project.
Commercial properties are available in the states where the Company is qualified to do business, however all real property is, by its nature, finite and subject to fluctuations in cost and unpredictable changes in local zoning ordinances and restrictions on planned construction.
Certain phases of the real estate business are inherently speculative and intensely competitive with many enterprises, both large and small, engaged in businesses similar to the Company's throughout the United States. The success of the Company, to a large extent, depends upon factors which may be beyond the control of management. Some of these factors are variable construction costs, the mortgage market, real estate taxes, income tax laws, government regulations, the commercial rental market, the economy, and the economic health of tenants. The ability of the Company to meet its debt service obligations and to operate profitability is also dependent on its ability to attract tenants and to compete successfully with the numerous other commercial properties available to prospective tenants. The ability to attract tenants is dependent upon the Company's reputation and contacts, the changing character of the areas in which the Company's properties are located, the rate of new construction in those areas and the extent of present and future competition in those areas.
The Company's assets are concentrated mostly in the Northeast, which creates a geographic diversification risk. The Company presently has interests and options from Texas to Maine.
The real estate business, except for home builders, does not experience "backlogs" as that term is generally understood, nor is it seasonal.
The Company's business is not dependent upon a single customer but there is a dependency on supermarkets as strip mall tenants. The Company currently has Stop & Shop, Big Y and Price Rite as major tenants. Also, approximately 26% of the Company's rental revenue is from Katharine Gibbs College in 2006. The joint venture in which the Company owns 50%, owns the land and building of the college. The Company is also involved in larger centers, which have a greater diversity of large tenants.
Service income which is dominated by CVS Pharmacy's could increase or be terminated by CVS at any time.
Additionally, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, earthquakes and other natural disasters or acts of God may result in uninsured losses.
Applicable federal, state and local regulations, zoning and tax laws and potential liability under environmental and other laws may affect real estate values. Further, throughout the period that we own real property, regardless of whether a property is producing any income, we must make significant expenditures, including property taxes, maintenance, insurance and related charges and debt service. The risks associated with real estate investments may adversely affect our operating results and financial position, and therefore the funds available for distribution to you as dividends.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS (continued):
We depend heavily on our senior management and other key personnel, the loss of whom could materially affect our financial performance and prospects.
Our business is managed by a small number of key executive officers led by Neil Ellis our President, who also controls over 40% of the Company's common stock which pretty much assures him significant control over corporate decisions. Mr. Ellis has continually supplied his personal guarantee to the Company's lenders which enables the Company to move forward with its business objectives. The Company does not have any independent outside directors and there is no assurance that we will have any in the future.
Our business and operations could be negatively impacted by the actions of two dissident shareholders.
Richard Kaplan and David Kaplan, holders of an aggregate of approximately 21% of our common stock, are dissident shareholders who have publicly disclosed their displeasure with our management. To that end, they have brought several legal actions against us and our President. Three of these legal actions were consolidated, and a ruling by the court in these matters awarded the plaintiff only prospective relief consisting of an order that future proxy statements comply with disclosure requirements and that the court's decision be included in our next proxy statement. In addition, in public filings, these shareholders have disclosed their intention to potentially influence management decisions. Our operations have been negatively effected by the cost of defending against the actions brought by these dissident shareholders and our performance may be further effected if these dissidents persist in bringing lawsuits and taking other actions against us and our management.
Risk associated with thinly traded stock
There is a limited amount of Company shares that are traded over the counter on the National Daily Quotation Services of the National Association of Securities Dealers "Pink Sheets". The market is controlled by market makers, which usually causes a large spread between bid and ask prices. As a result the market price of our common stock has been volatile.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following table shows the location, general character and ownership status of the materially important physical properties of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Location of Commercial Properties | Use | Available Space or Facilities and Major Tenants | Ownership Status |
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Plainfield, CT | Strip Shopping Center | 64,838 sq. ft. Big Y 78% | Owned by a subsidiary of the Company |
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Putnam, CT | Shopping Center | 57,311 sq. ft. T. J. Maxx 46% | Owned by a subsidiary of the Company |
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES (continued):
Location of Commercial Properties | Use | Available Space or Facilities and Major Tenants | Ownership Status |
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W. Springfield, MA | Shopping Center | 144,322 sq. ft. PriceRite 23% A.J. Wright 18% K&G 14% Big Lots 21% Dollar Dreams 12% | Owned by a subsidiary of the Company. |
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Dover Township, NJ | Shopping Center | 108,314 sq. ft. Stop & Shop 52% Dollar Tree 9% Plus Outparcels | 50% owned by a subsidiary of the Company. |
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Cranston, RI | Shopping Center | 259,600 sq. ft. Kmart 40% Stop & Shop 25% A.J. Wright 9% | 50% owned by a subsidiary of the Company. |
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Cranston, RI | College | Katharine Gibbs College 60,000 sq.ft. | 50% owned by a subsidiary of the Company. |
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Cranston, RI | Restaurant | Texas Roadhouse | 50% owned by a subsidiary of the Company. |
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Bangor, ME | Shopping Center | Under construction 24,542 sq. ft. (subject to earnout agreement) | 100% owned by a subsidiary of the Company. 207,731 sq. ft. completed & sold in March 2006. |
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North Adams, MA | Shopping Center | 131,833 s.f. Cinema North 15% Peebles 14% Staples 11% 35,237 vacant to be leased and renovated | 100% owned by a subsidiary of the Company. Lender to get extra interest if available (50% of cash flow) plus 50% of proceeds from sale or refinancing after Company receives $500,000. |
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Richard E. Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation
The Massachusetts Proxy Related Shareholder Lawsuit(s):
On January 29, 2004, a shareholder filed a Form 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating that he controls over 19% of the Company shares. That shareholder was Richard E. Kaplan, purportedly a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By Complaint dated February 27, 2004, Mr. Kaplan filed suit against First Hartford Corporation (the "Company") as Civil Action No. 04 10402 NMG in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The Company was served with the complaint on March 2, 2004. The complaint alleges that the proxy solicitation materials issued by the Company as a prelude to its annual meeting on January 22, 2004, were false and/or misleading in certain respects and also omitted certain material information. As a result thereof, the plaintiff seeks to void the shareholder votes taken at the January 22, 2004 shareholder meeting of the Company and have a new vote ordered based upon revised proxy material which would be required to be issued by the Company. The only shareholder votes taken at the annual meeting were to re-elect the same Board of Directors which had been serving the Company and to approve the Employee Stock Option Plan.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (continued):
Richard E. Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation (continued):
The Massachusetts Proxy Related Shareholder Lawsuit(s) (continued):
Additionally, on February 27, 2005, Mr. Kaplan filed another suit against the Company in the same court styled as Civil Action No. 05 10320 NMG (United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts) making essentially the same claims as the first suit with regard to the Company's 2005 annual meeting. The only shareholder vote for the February 24, 2005 meeting was, again, to elect the same Board of Directors, which had been serving the Company and a proposal brought forth by Mr. Kaplan to require the Company to have 80% independent directors. This Board of Directors recommended that shareholders should vote against this proposal. The proposal was defeated 1,860,706 to 662,672.
Furthermore, on March 8, 2006, Mr. Kaplan filed another suit against the Company in the same court styled as Civil Action No. 06-10424 WGY (United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts) making essentially the same claims as the first and second suits but now with respect to Company's November 30, 2005 shareholder meeting. At the November 30, 2005 meeting, consistent with the recommendations of the Board of Directors, the shareholders voted to re-elect the same Board of Directors and also voted to approve ratification of the previously approved Employee Stock Option Plan together with certain related stock option grants and employee put options.
In 2006, the District Court Judge ultimately agreed to consolidate the 2006 lawsuit with the prior two lawsuits (which had previously been consolidated on July 12, 2005).
On May 15 and 16, 2006, Mr. Kaplan and the Company appeared before the United States District Court District of Massachusetts (the "Court") in a bench trial consolidating the above actions. The Court concluded that (i) the misstatements and omissions in question only exceeded the materiality threshold by a narrow margin, (ii) the non-disclosures were rendered less severe by virtue of the Company's financial status when made, (iii) there is no evidence that shareholders would have voted differently if more complete disclosures would have been made, and (iv) many of the plaintiff's claims were rendered moot by the passage of time and the efforts of the Company to provide more accurate disclosures with each successive period stated. Accordingly, the Court granted the plaintiff only prospective relief consisting of an order that future proxy statements shall comply with the Court's decision and that the Company shall provide a copy of the Court's decision with its next proxy statement.
On July 24, 2006 Plaintiff has filed a motion for award of attorney's fee and expenses seeking approximately $330,000. The Company has objected to the motion which the Company believes has been ruled upon, but the matter is being considered by the Court.
The Maine Shareholder Lawsuit
The same shareholder who was the plaintiff in the above described Massachusetts lawsuits (Richard E. Kaplan) has also filed a separate complaint against both the Company and Neil H. Ellis individually.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (continued):
Richard E. Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation (continued):
The Maine Shareholder Lawsuit (continued):
The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maine on or about September 15, 2005 and is styled as Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation and Neil Ellis, No. 05-144-DBH.
The complaint alleges that the Company, under the direction and control of [Neil] Ellis, has acted and continues to act in ways that are illegal, oppressive and fraudulent. The core of the allegations appear to maintain that the Company has been hurt because of alleged self-dealing and/or usurpation of Company opportunities by Mr. Ellis to his personal benefit.
The lawsuit seeks relief in equity pursuant to Maine statutes 13-C M.R.S.A. Sections 1430, 1431 (3) and 1433 or alternatively per 13-C M.R.S.A. Sections 1430 and 1434. The relief sought seeks several possible remedies including recovery of unspecified damages for alleged wrong doing, purchase of the plaintiff shares (or other shareholders wanting to sell) for an unspecified "fair value", the rescission of certain unspecified transactions between the Company and Mr. Ellis and related entities or the liquidation of the Company. The complaint also sought to have a receiver appointed to run the Company pending the outcome of the litigation.
The Company expects a trial on the merits to occur within the next few months and strongly believes it will prevail. The Company does not believe there is any likelihood that a receiver will be appointed pending the trial as requested in the Complaint.
The Company is not aware of any other material legal proceedings which would need to be cited herein.
Other Proceedings
For proceedings involving officers and directors, see Item 10(f) on Page 50.
The Company is also involved in other legal proceedings which arise during the normal course of its business, including disputes over tax assessments, commercial contracts, lease agreements, construction contracts and personal injuries, but the Company does not believe that any of these proceedings will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company's common stock, $1 par value, is traded over-the-counter. Any bids would be contained in the National Daily Quotation Service of the National Association of Securities Dealers (pink sheets) or online at http://www.pinksheets.com or http://www.yahoo.com. Symbol FHRT.PK
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES (continued):
STOCK PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION
Stock Price |
2005 | High | Low | Dividends Paid Per Common Share |
First Quarter | 2.00 | 1.65 | None |
Second Quarter | 3.00 | 2.00 | None |
Third Quarter | 4.00 | 3.00 | None |
Fourth Quarter | 3.95 | 2.00 | None |
| Stock Price | |
2006 | High | Low | Dividends Paid Per Common Share |
First Quarter | 3.75 | 3.25 | None |
Second Quarter | 3.50 | 2.50 | None |
Third Quarter | 3.75 | 2.50 | None |
Fourth Quarter | 3.00 | 1.70 | None |
On May 30, 2006, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $.10 (ten cents) per share for stockholders of record on June 16, 2006, payable on June 30, 2006. However, prior to that dividend payout, the Company had not paid a dividend on its shares of common stock for at least 25 years. The amount and timing of any dividend and the determination of when to declare any dividends is subject to the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors depending on the Company's future results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
Sales of common stock have occurred from time to time. The last sale was $1.95 a share on August 22, 2006.
The number of shareholders of record for the Company's common stock as of April 30, 2006, is approximately 820.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
For the Years Ended April 30, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002.
The selected financial data set forth below as of and for the years ended April 30, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002 are derived from the Company's consolidated financial statements. This information should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in Item 7 and "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" included in Item 8 of this report.
| 2006 | 2005 (Restated) | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
Revenues | $33,875,673 | $5,252,450 | $2,678,235 | $3,016,093 | $3,758,536 |
Net Income (Loss) | $684,494 | $(451,088) | $4,633,070 | $(50,821) | $(105,032) |
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Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic | 3,055,502 | 3,083,241 | 3,089,985 | 3,089,985 | 3,089,985 |
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (continued):
| 2006 | | 2005 (Restated) | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
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Income (Loss) per Share - Basic | $.22 | | $(.15) | | $1.50 | | $(.02) | | $(.03) |
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Balance Sheet Data | | | | | | | | | |
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Properties under Construction | $3,399,520 | | $8,203,715 | | $-0- | | $72,672 | | $6,500 |
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Developed Properties and Equipment - Net | $30,520,123 | | $31,267,125 | | $22,461,875 | | $18,533,449 | | $18,557,736 |
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Total Assets | $49,348,314 | | $47,976,547 | | $30,145,124 | | $24,414,329 | | $25,914,514 |
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Mortgages and Notes Payable | $40,766,376 | | $46,056,033 | | $28,203,530 | | $26,193,371 | | $26,925,990 |
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | $3,174,841 | | $1,858,343 | | $2,309,040 | | $2,591,805 | | $2,243,256 |
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Shareholders' Deficiency | $(874,647) | | $(1,594,205) | | $(1,301,122) | | $(5,971,707) | | $(5,920,885) |
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ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
The financial and business analysis below provides information, which the Company believes, is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations. This financial and business analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes.
The following discussion and certain other sections of the Annual Report on Form 10-K contain statements reflecting the Company's views about its future performance and constitute "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These views may involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Readers should consider that various factors including changes in general economic conditions, interest rates and availability of funds, nature of competition and relationships with key customers and their financial condition may affect the Company's performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues
Revenues have increased substantially in the current year as a result of the sale of a newly constructed shopping center in Bangor, Maine on March 17, 2006. Revenues from the sale of real estate of $26,736,977 were calculated based on 207,731 square feet of occupied space. The balance of 24,542 square feet should be sold in fiscal 2007 when the Company finishes placing tenants in the unleased space. The ability to lease and finish the space has an 18 month window from March 17, 2006. As a condition of sale, a $436,000 escrow was withheld from sale proceeds to finish the space and is being treated as deferred revenue. The prior two years show real estate sales of $128,500 and $73,096. In 2004 the sale of an operating shopping center for approximately $18,859,000 was classified as discontinued operations.
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION (continued)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued):
Revenues (continued):
Rental income has increased approximately $853,000 and $2,459,000 in 2006 and 2005 respectively. The current year increase of approximately 18% is due to a full year occupancy of the West Springfield Center. The balance is due to the inclusion of the partially rented shopping center in North Adams, Massachusetts which is currently under renovation. The increase in 2005 is a result of Katharine Gibbs College only paying rent in 4 months of the year ended April 30, 2004. The phasing in of the rents in the West Springfield Shopping Center which finished its expansion in July 2004 was an additional cause of the year over year increase.
Income from CVS Pharmacy of $1,320,000, which started in May of 2005, was the cause of the large increase in service income.
In process and expected activities for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2007 include:
Completion and sale of the remaining space in Bangor. Approximately 85% is leased. The only costs of this sale are leasing and store build out.
North Adams Shopping Center. The Company has signed the following leases; Staples, Peebles Department Store, Cinema North (8 screens) and Olympia Sports. These stores are currently under construction.
The Cranston Police Station is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion in January 2007. The Company has signed a lease with the City of Cranston, which will be accounted for as a capital lease, and thus effectively recorded as a sale upon completion. The Company has a 50% interest in the venture that is developing the Cranston Police Station.
Operating Cost And Expenses
Rental expenses increased approximately $452,000 and $1,353,000 in 2006 and 2005, respectively, as a result of additional properties coming on line. For 2006 and 2005, rental expense equals approximately 48% of rental income compared to 39% in 2004. This lower rate is a result of municipalities increasing real estate taxes which are passed along at cost to our tenants, which increases the percentage of rental expenses compared to rental income.
Service costs increased $556,000, as a result of the development work for CVS Pharmacy.
The increase in the cost of sales, real estate is the cost of constructing the portion of the Bangor Shopping Center that has been sold. Only $76,003 remains on the balance sheet at April 30, 2006 representing the unsold portion.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased approximately $1,865,000 in 2006 and $847,000 in 2005 due to the following:
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION (continued)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued):
Operating Cost And Expenses (continued):
- Bonuses for 2006 amounted to approximately $1,000,000 and were paid subsequent to year end but were accrued for as of April 30, 2006.
- On January 1, 2005, the Company made a $30,000 investment representing a 75% interest in Connolly and Partners. For the year ended April 30, 2006, the Company recorded a loss, which is reflected in the selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $411,000. For the four months ended April 30, 2005, the Company recorded a loss of approximately $140,000. Management expects to close on a purchase in the current year, which should result in a recovery of these losses over time.
- Legal costs related to a dissident shareholder suit amounted to approximately $400,000 in 2006 as compared to $250,000 in 2005 and $24,000 in 2004.
- In 2006, a project under consideration in Westborough, Massachusetts was deemed unfeasible and abandoned resulting in a write off of approximately $422,000. The Company is suing the owner of the property for a partial recovery. In 2005 and 2004, the Company had written off $214,000 and $92,000, respectively, on other projects deemed unfeasible.
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
Interest expense for the 2006 year was approximately 33% of rental income, the same as 2005. Interest expense for 2004 was 40%, due primarily to a higher average balance of outstanding debt during the year.
The $101,500 expense in non-recurring items for 2006 was due to early retirement of debt. The gain in the 2005 year includes a $807,000 settlement of a law suit less a cost for early retirement of debt.
In the current year the Company acquired an interest rate swap contract on a mortgage for the Police Station property in Cranston, RI. This will allow our variable rate mortgage to convert to a fixed rate of 6.41%. The Company also had a swap contract in place for the Katharine Gibbs College building. As a result of owning these swaps in an environment of rising interest rates the Company has recorded gains on derivatives of approximately $675,000, $16,000 and $135,000 for the years ended April 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Equity In Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated subsidiaries have gone from a gain of approximately $389,000 in 2005 to a loss of $2,143,000. This loss is a result of debt refinancing by the subsidiaries, which caused a non-cash expense to the Company of approximately $2,672,000. The gain prior to the refinancing would be approximately $529,000 compared to $389,000. Among the advantage of the refinancing was the ability to raise our ownership interest from 25% to 50% in the Cranston joint venture, and a significant reduction in interest rates. The Company has continued to apply the equity method in accounting for its non-consolidated subsidiaries which has resulted in a carrying value less than zero since it considers itself committed to providing financial support.
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION (continued)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued):
Capital Resource and Liquidity
The Company ended the year with approximately $7,665,000 in cash and marketable securities compared to approximately $2,367,000 and $2,176,000 as of April 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase in cash and marketable securities is mainly a result of the sale of the Bangor Shopping Center. Although the Company has paid out approximately $1,000,000 in bonuses (the bonuses are included in the Statement of Operations for the year just ended) and approximately $300,000 in dividends subsequent to April 30, 2006, the level of cash is significantly higher than any time in the last 25 years while short term debt, other than construction financing, is nonexistent at this time. The last portion of the Bangor sale may yield an additional $3,000,000 in net proceeds in fiscal 2007.
The Company currently has an open line of credit in the amount of $1,500,000. Prior to the sale of Bangor, $700,000 was outstanding which was repaid from the closing. Neil Ellis has personally guaranteed the line of credit. Although we have been able to remove the personal guarantee of Neil Ellis from most of our long term debt, certain construction lenders and otherwise unsecured lenders still require his guarantee.
The following schedule outlines our long-term obligations as of April 30, 2006:
Contractual Obligations | Total | Less Than 1 year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | More Than 5 years |
| | | | | |
Long-Term Debt | $40,102,741 | $310,095 | $1,303,945 | $1,468,041 | $37,020,660 |
| | | | | |
Short-Term Debt | $663,635 | $663,635 | | | |
| | | | | |
Purchase Obligations | $5,461,737 | $5,461,737 | | | |
| | | | | |
Tenant Allowance | $990,000 | $990,000 | | | |
| | | | | |
Total | $47,218,113 | $7,425,467 | $1,303,945 | $1,468,041 | $37,020,660 |
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 in this Annual Report. Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its controlled affiliates. For a discussion of our accounting policies with respect to our investments in unconsolidated affiliates, see - "Investments in Affiliated Partnerships". The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The estimates used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are described below and in greater detail in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended April 30, 2006. Certain significant accounting policies are considered critical accounting polices due to the increased level of assumptions used or estimates made in
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION (continued)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued):
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (continued)
determining their impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Management has reviewed the critical accounting policies and estimates with the Company's Board of Directors and the Company's independent auditors.
Revenue Recognition
Construction Revenue - The Company is primarily involved in development of real estate for its own use. However, revenues from projects built for third parties are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting based on costs incurred to date in relation to total actual costs and estimated costs to complete. Revisions in costs and profit estimates are reflected in operations during the accounting period in which the facts become known. The Company provides for estimated losses on contracts in the year such losses become known. A subsidiary, Lead Tech, Inc., does lead and asbestos inspections and remediation and recognizes revenue as services are provided.
Sale of Real Estate - The Company recognizes sale of real estate revenue upon the transfer of title and when substantially all performance requisites have been fulfilled.
Rental Income - Rental income is recognized on a straight line basis over the terms of the respective leases and is comprised of base rent and reimbursements for certain costs such as real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and other recoverable costs as provided in the lease agreements. There are no contingent rents. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13 "Accounting for Leases", rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases.
Property Under Construction
The Company capitalizes all costs clearly associated with the property under construction.
Deferred Expenses
Expenditures directly related to real estate under consideration for development are deferred and included in deposits, escrows, prepaid and deferred expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. These costs would include option payments, attorney's fees, architect and engineering fees, consultants, etc., but only to the extent they are from outside sources. If development of the real estate commences, all of the accumulated costs are reclassed to property under construction in the consolidated balance sheets. If the project is later abandoned, all of the accumulated costs are charged to expense. Costs for in-house engineering and drafting, estimating and purchasing and development are expensed as incurred.
Leasing costs are capitalized when leases are signed (cost incurred) and include direct commissions, salaries and expenses. Deferred financing costs include legal fees and other costs relating to the acquisition of debt financing. Leasing and financing costs are included in deposits, escrows, prepaid and deferred expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases and mortgages, respectively.
Marketable Securities
The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in marketable debt and equity securities at the
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION (continued)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued):
Marketable Securities (continued)
time of purchase and re-evaluates such determination at each balance sheet date. As of April 30, 2006, investments are classified as held to maturity and consist of certificates of deposit valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value.
Income Taxes:
The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate. Deferred income tax expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the deferred tax assets and liabilities from period to period.
In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company estimates future taxable income, considering the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies and the realizability of tax loss carryforwards. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates and future taxable income levels. In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be able to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the future, it would reduce such amounts through a charge to income in the period in which that determination is made. Conversely, if the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize its deferred tax assets in the future in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through an increase to income in the period in which that determination is made.
Investment In Affiliated Partnerships
Investments in entities in which the Company has less than a 20% interest are carried at cost. Distributions received from those entities are included in income. Distributions received in excess of the Company's proportionate share of capital are applied as a reduction of the cost of the investment. Investments in entities in which the Company has a 20-50% interest are carried at cost and are subsequently adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of their undistributed earnings or losses, and any distributions (Equity Method).
The Company currently has two unconsolidated operating partnerships accounted for under the Equity Method. The Company has a 50% interest in Cranston Parkade, LLC which in turn has an interest in Cranston/BVT Associates LP which owns a shopping center in Cranston, RI. The Company also has a 50% interest in Dover Parkade, LLC which owns a shopping center in Dover Township, NJ. Although the Company exercises some influence, the Company does not control the operating and financial policies of these partnerships and, therefore, these partnerships are not consolidated.
Cranston/BVT Associates, LP reports on a calendar year and is not adjusted to the Company's April 30 year-end. Dover Parkade reports on an April 30 year-end.
These investments are recorded at cost and have been subsequently adjusted for gains, losses and distributions such that the carrying value is less than zero. Although the Company is not liable for the obligations of the two partnerships it has not discontinued applying the Equity Method since the Company considers itself to be committed to providing financial
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION (continued)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued):
Investment In Affiliated Partnerships
support to the partnerships. As of April 30, 2006 and 2005, $5,528,843 and $1,443,419, respectively is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets representing the carrying value of these investments.
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", which established a single accounting model for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets including discontinued operations. SFAS No. 144 requires that the operations related to long-lived assets that have been sold or long-lived assets that are intended to be sold be presented as discontinued operations in the Statement of Operations for all periods presented, and properties intended to be sold be designated as "held for sale" on the consolidated balance sheet.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to the effects of interest rate changes. To mitigate the exposure to unexpected changes in interest rates, derivatives are used primarily to hedge against rate movements on some of the Company's related debt. In accordance with SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", since the Company's interest rate swaps have not been designated as a hedge they must be recognized as an asset or liability and adjusted to fair value through income in the current period.
Stock Compensation
The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25") and related interpretations in accounting for its stock awards, and complies with the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation". Under APB 25, compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period to the extent that the fair market value of the underlying stock on the measurement date exceeds the exercise price of the employee stock award.
New Accounting Standards
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"). SFAS 123R requires companies to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation. The cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. Subsequent changes in fair value during the requisite service period, measured at each reporting date, will be recognized as compensation cost over that period.
SFAS 123R is effective at the beginning of the Company's next fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company will be required to adopt SFAS 123R in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
ITEM 7A. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As described below, interest rate risk related to its notes payable and long-term debt is the primary source of financial market risk to the Company.
Qualitative
Interest Rate Risk: Changes in interest rates can potentially impact the Company's profitability and its ability to realize assets and satisfy liabilities. Interest rate risk is present primarily in the Company's borrowings, some of which have variable interest rates. The Company limits its exposure with the use of interest rate swaps. To mitigate the exposure to unexpected changes in interest rates, interest rate swaps are used primarily to fix rates in order to hedge against rate movements on some of the Company's debt.
Quantitative
| Maturing less | Maturing greater |
| than one year | than one year |
Revolving line of credit and Long-term debt | | |
Amount | $973,730 | $ 39,792,646 |
Weighted average interest rate | 5.61% | 5.74% |
Included in the above is variable rate debt of $11,337,886 for which the Company has a Swap Agreement with its Lender bank which fixes the interest rate to 6.11%.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Financial statements and supplementary data begin on page 23. See the index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules in Item 15.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures for year ended April 30, 2006.
Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, the Company has reevaluated the operating effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of April 30, 2006. This was done under the supervision and with the participation of management. Based on this evaluation, the Company concluded that because of possible weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting, our disclosure controls on procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) may not be effective enough to qualify under the new guidelines. The Company does not maintain effective controls over the financial reporting process to ensure the accurate preparation and review of its consolidated financial statements. The 2005 restatement and audit adjustments recorded in 2006 are indicative of a lack of effective controls over the application of generally accepted accounting principles commensurate with the Company's financial reporting requirements. Further, the Company does not have effective controls over the process for identifying and accumulating all required supporting information to ensure the completeness and accuracy of its consolidated financial statements. Management intends to engage in remediation efforts to address the material weaknesses identified in our disclosure controls and procedures and to improve and strengthen our overall control environment. Notwithstanding weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2006, we believe that the consolidated financial statements contained in this report
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES (continued):
present fairly our financial condition, the results of our operations and cash flows for the fiscal years covered thereby in all material respects in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting, pursuant to the Exchange Act. This system is intended to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
To assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting the Company has hired an internal auditor. That person will assess our controls using the criteria set forth in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. Management is attempting to put the Company in position to meet the upcoming requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of First Hartford Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Hartford Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of April 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders' deficiency, and cash flows for the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide 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 First Hartford Corporation and subsidiaries as of April 30, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Carlin, Charron & Rosen, LLP
Glastonbury, Connecticut
August 23, 2006
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of First Hartford Corporation
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of First Hartford Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of April 30, 2006 and 2005, and for the years then ended, and have issued our report thereon dated August 23, 2006; such consolidated financial statements and report are included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Our audit also included the financial statement schedules of First Hartford Corporation and subsidiaries, listed in item 15. These financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ Carlin, Charron & Rosen, LLP
Glastonbury, Connecticut
August 23, 2006
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To The Shareholders of
First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Manchester, Connecticut
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company") as of April 30, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years ended April 30, 2004 and 2003. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide 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 First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries as of April 30, 2004, and the results of its consolidated operations and consolidated cash flows for the years ended April 30, 2004 and 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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July 27, 2004
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To The Shareholders of
First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Manchester, Connecticut
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company") as of April 30, 2004 and for the years ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, and have issued our report thereon dated July 27, 2004; such consolidated financial statements and report are included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Our audit also included the financial statement schedules of First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries, listed in Item 14. These financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
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July 27, 2004
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
APRIL 30, 2006 AND 2005
ASSETS |
| | | |
| 2006 | | 2005 |
| | | (Restated) |
| | | |
Real estate and equipment: | | | |
Developed properties | $ | 33,574,457 | | $ | 33,574,457 |
Equipment and leasehold improvements | 377,433 | | 268,088 |
| 33,951,890 | | 33,842,545 |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | 3,431,767 | | 2,575,420 |
| 30,520,123 | | 31,267,125 |
Property under construction held for lease | 3,323,517 | | - 0 - |
Property under construction held for sale | 76,003 | | 8,203,715 |
| | | |
Discontinued properties | | | 0 |
| 33,919,643 | | 39,470,840 |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,144,743 | | 2,367,434 |
| | | |
Investment in marketable securities | 2,520,014 | | - 0 - |
| | | |
Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | | |
of $30,000 and $1,600 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. | 537,561 | | 509,022 |
| | | |
Derivative instruments - swap agreements | 675,292 | | - 0 - |
| | | |
Deposits, escrows, prepaid and deferred expenses | 4,343,168 | | 3,659,911 |
| | | |
Investment in affiliates | 9,665 | | 9,665 |
| | | |
Due from related parties and affiliates | 344,228 | | 259,675 |
| | | |
Deferred tax assets, net | 1,854,000 | | 1,700,000 |
| $ | 49,348,314 | | $ | 47,976,547 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
APRIL 30, 2006 AND 2005
(continued)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
|
| | 2006 | | 2005 |
| | | | (Restated) |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Mortgages and notes payable: | | | | |
Construction loan payable | | $663,635 | | $4,424,409 |
Mortgages payable | | 40,102,741 | | 39,549,494 |
Notes payable - other | | - 0 - | | 2,082,130 |
| | 40,766,376 | | 46,056,033 |
| | | | |
Accounts payable | | 1,449,628 | | 1,170,949 |
Accrued liabilities | | 1,725,213 | | 687,394 |
Deferred income | | 566,515 | | 123,402 |
Other liabilities | | 5,647,434 | | 1,449,020 |
Due to related parties and affiliates | | 67,795 | | 83,954 |
| | 50,222,961 | | 49,570,752 |
Minority interest | | - 0 - | | - 0 - |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | |
| | | | |
Shareholders' Deficiency: | | | | |
Preferred stock, $1 par value; $.50 cumulative and convertible; | | | | |
authorized 4,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding | | - 0 - | | - 0 - |
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 6,000,000 shares; | | | | |
issued 3,298,609 in 2006 and 2005, outstanding 3,046,279 and 3,083,241 in 2006 and 2005, respectively | | 3,298,609 | | 3,298,609 |
Capital in excess of par | | 5,056,111 | | 5,056,111 |
Deficit | | (7,216,965) | | (7,901,459) |
Unearned stock compensation | | - 0 - | | (128,646) |
Accumulated comprehensive income | | - 0 - | | - 0 - |
| | 1,137,755 | | 324,615 |
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 252,330 and 215,368 shares in | | | | |
2006 and 2005, respectively | | 2,012,402 | | 1,918,820 |
| | (874,647) | | (1,594,205) |
| | $49,348,314 | | $47,976,547 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
| | | (Restated) | | |
Revenues: | | | | | |
Sale of real estate | $26,736,977 | | $128,500 | | $73,096 |
Rental income | 5,582,302 | | 4,729,394 | | 2,270,475 |
Service income | 1,400,064 | | 228,818 | | 152,091 |
Other | 156,330 | | 165,738 | | 182,573 |
| 33,875,673 | | 5,252,450 | | 2,678,235 |
| | | | | |
Operating costs and expenses: | | | | | |
Cost of sales, real estate | 21,318,138 | | 37,979 | | 15,771 |
Rental expenses | 2,693,228 | | 2,241,171 | | 888,587 |
Service | 654,232 | | 98,656 | | 63,464 |
Selling, general and administrative | 4,928,593 | | 3,063,293 | | 2,215,554 |
| 29,594,191 | | 5,441,099 | | 3,183,376 |
| | | | | |
Income (loss) from operations | 4,281,482 | | (188,649) | | (505,141) |
| | | | | |
Non-operating income (expense) | | | | | |
Gain on derivatives | 675,292 | | 15,785 | | 134,991 |
Non-recurring items, net | (101,500) | | 632,781 | | 60,734 |
Interest expense | (1,862,354) | | (1,588,141) | | (918,449) |
| (1,288,562) | | (939,575) | | (722,724) |
| | | | | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,992,920 | | (1,128,224) | | (1,227,865) |
| | | | | |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (85,189) | | (786,413) | | 865,104 |
| | | | | |
Income (loss) before minority interest and equity in | | | | | |
(losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries | 3,078,109 | | (341,811) | | (2,092,969) |
| | | | | |
Minority interest in income of consolidated joint ventures | (250,000) | | (498,571) | | (89,179) |
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries | (2,143,615) | | 389,294 | | 356,823 |
| | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | 684,494 | | (451,088) | | (1,825,325) |
| | | | | |
Discontinued operations | | | | | |
Sale of shopping center | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 18,858,936 |
Cost of shopping center | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | (12,173,039) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
(continued)
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
| | | (Restated) | | |
| | | | | |
Federal & state tax | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | (410,000) |
Gain on sales (net of tax) | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 6,275,897 |
Operating gain on shopping center | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 182,498 |
Net gain | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 6,458,395 |
| | | | | |
Net income (loss) before other comprehensive income | 684,494 | | (451,088) | | 4,633,070 |
| | | | | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes: | - 0 - | | (3,661) | | 3,661 |
| | | | | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $684,494 | | ($454,749) | | $4,636,731 |
| | | | | |
Net income (loss) per share before discontinued items | $.22 | | $(.15) | | $(.59) |
| | | | | |
Net income per share - discontinued items | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | $2.09 |
| | | | | |
Net income (loss) per share - basic | $.22 | | $(.15) | | $1.50 |
| | | | | |
Net income (Loss) per share - diluted | $.21 | | $(.15) | | $1.50 |
| | | | | |
Shares used in basic per share computation | 3,055,502 | | 3,083,241 | | 3,089,985 |
Shares used in diluted per share computation | 3,213,830 | | 3,083,241 | | 3,089,985 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
| | Capital | | Unearned | Accumulated | |
| Common | in Excess | | Stock | Comprehensive | Treasury |
| Stock | of Par | Deficit | Compensation | Income | Stock | Total |
| | | |
Balance, April 30, 2003 | $ | 3,322,213 | $ | 4,857,645 | $ | (12,083,441) | $ | -0 - | $ | -0 - | $ | (2,068,124) | $ | (5,971,707) |
| | | | | | | |
Issuance of Stock Options | - 0 - | 325,000 | - 0 - | (325,000) | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - |
| | | | | | | |
Amortization of Unearned | | | | | | | |
Stock Compensation | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | 33,854 | - 0 - | - 0 - | 33,854 |
| | | | | | | |
Comprehensive Income | - 0 - | - 0 - | 4,633,070 | - 0 - | 3,661 | - 0 - | 4,636,731 |
| | | | | | | |
Balance, April 30, 2004 | 3,322,213 | 5,182,645 | (7,450,371) | (291,146) | 3,661 | (2,068,124) | (1,301,122) |
| | | | | | | |
Purchase of Treasury Stock | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | (834) | (834) |
| | | | | | | |
Adjustments to Capital Stock | (23,604) | (126,534) | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | 150,138 | - 0 - |
| | | | | | | |
Amortization of Unearned | | | | | | | |
Stock Compensation | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | 162,500 | - 0 - | - 0- | 162,500 |
| | | | | | | |
Comprehensive Loss - Restated | - 0 - | - 0 - | (451,088) | - 0 - | (3,661) | - 0 - | (454,749) |
| | | | | | | |
Balance, April 30, 2005 - Restated | 3,298,609 | 5,056,111 | (7,901,459) | (128,646) | - 0 - | (1,918,820) | (1,594,205) |
| | | | | | | |
Purchase of Treasury Stock | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | (93,582) | (93,582) |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
(continued)
| | | Capital | | | | Unearned | | Accumulated | | | | |
| Common | | in Excess | | | | Stock | | Comprehensive | | Treasury | | |
| Stock | | of Par | | Deficit | | Compensation | | Income | | Stock | | Total |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of Unearned | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock Compensation | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 128,646 | | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 128,646 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive Income | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 684,494 | | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 684,494 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, April 30, 2006 | $3,298,609 | | $5,056,111 | | $(7,216,965) | | $- 0 - | | $- 0 - | | $(2,012,402) | | $(874,647) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
| | | (Restated) | | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | $684,494 | | $(451,088) | | $4,633,070 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) | | | | | |
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | |
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated subsidiaries | 2,143,615 | | (389,294) | | (356,823) |
Minority interest in income of consolidated joint ventures | 250,000 | | 498,571 | | 89,179 |
Gain on sale of real estate | (5,418,839) | | - 0 - | | (6,685,897) |
Depreciation | 856,347 | | 642,231 | | 508,777 |
Amortization | 206,277 | | 248,198 | | 98,639 |
Deferred income taxes | (154,000) | | (800,000) | | 800,000 |
Amortization of unearned stock compensation | 128,646 | | 162,500 | | 33,854 |
Gain on derivatives | (675,292) | | (15,785) | | (134,991) |
Realized gain on sale of marketable securities | - 0 - | | (3,661) | | - 0 - |
| | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | |
Accounts and notes receivables, net | (28,539) | | 402,879 | | 333,170 |
Deposits, escrows, prepaid and deferred expenses | (889,534) | | (1,419,095) | | (1,398,189) |
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in: | | | | | |
Accrued liabilities | 1,037,819 | | 115,565 | | 77,316 |
Accrued cost of derivatives | - 0 - | | (163,274) | | - 0 - |
Other liabilities | 365,854 | | 1,277,316 | | 144,837 |
Deferred income | 443,113 | | 44,748 | | (186,813) |
Accounts payable | 278,679 | | (566,263) | | (360,081) |
| | | | | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (771,360) | | (416,452) | | (2,403,952) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
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FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
(continued)
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | (Restated) | | |
Distributions from affiliates, net | 1,688,945 | | 229,854 | | 1,061,598 |
(Investment in) proceeds from sale of marketable securities | (2,520,014) | | 676,680 | | (673,019) |
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements | (109,345) | | (147,157) | | (9,258) |
Proceeds from sale of real estate | 26,736,977 | | - 0 - | | 18,858,936 |
Additions to developed properties and properties under construction | (16,513,943) | | (17,504,039) | | (16,377,312) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 9,282,620 | | (16,744,662) | | 2,860,945 |
| | | | | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | |
Minority distributions from consolidated joint ventures | (250,000) | | (517,750) | | (70,000) |
Purchase of treasury stock | (93,582) | | (834) | | - 0 - |
Proceeds from: | | | | | |
Construction loan payable | 13,754,142 | | 6,766,433 | | 6,013,935 |
Mortgage payable | 846,871 | | 28,011,784 | | 12,862,000 |
Notes payable | - 0 - | | 722,077 | | - 0 - |
Advances from related parties and affiliates, net | - 0 - | | 694,598 | | - 0 - |
Principal payments on: | | | | | |
Construction loan payable | (17,514,916) | | (7,905,500) | | (925,086) |
Mortgage payable | (293,624) | | (9,515,742) | | (15,158,502) |
Notes payable | (2,082,130) | | (226,548) | | (782,188) |
Advances to related parties and affiliates, net | (100,712) | | - 0 - | | (926,173) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (5,733,951) | | 18,028,518 | | 1,013,986 |
| | | | | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 2,777,309 | | 867,404 | | 1,470,979 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 2,367,434 | | 1,500,030 | | 29,051 |
| | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $5,144,743 | | $2,367,434 | | $1,500,030 |
| | | | | |
Cash paid during the year for interest | $1,872,361 | | $1,736,517 | | $898,746 |
Cash paid during the year for income taxes | 22,185 | | 11,321 | | 100,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Description of Business
First Hartford Corporation was incorporated in Maine in 1909, and is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership, management and sale of real estate.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Hartford Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiaries and other controlled subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company"). The Company records minority interest for the non-owned portion of consolidated subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements, including construction revenues and costs of development for the Company's own use (rental/future sale).
Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financial Statement Presentation
Because the Company is engaged in the development and sale of real estate at various stages of construction, the operating cycle may extend beyond one year. Accordingly, following the usual practice of the real estate industry, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are unclassified.
Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company had cash equivalents consisting of U.S. treasury securities and money market accounts which totaled approximately $3,960,000 at April 30, 2006. The Company had no cash equivalents at April 30, 2005.
Revenue Recognition
Construction Revenue - The Company is primarily involved in the development of real estate for its own use. However, revenues from projects built for third parties are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting based on costs incurred to date in relation to total actual costs and estimated costs to complete. Revisions in costs and profit estimates are reflected in operations during the accounting period in which the facts become known. The Company provides for estimated losses on contracts in the year such losses become known. A subsidiary Lead Tech, Inc., does lead and asbestos inspections and remediation and recognizes revenue as services are provided.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Revenue Recognition (continued):
Sale of Real Estate - The Company recognizes sale of real estate revenue upon the transfer of title and when substantially all performance requisites have been fulfilled. In 2006, the Company sold property under construction held for sale in Bangor, Maine with a book value of $21,318,138 for a sale price of $26,736,977.
Rental Income - - Rental income is recognized on a straight line basis over the terms of the respective leases and consists of base rent, and reimbursements for certain costs such as real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and other recoverable costs as provided in the lease agreements. Recoverable costs received before earned are included in deferred income and such amounts totaled $128,400 and $123,402 as of April 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. There are no contingent rents.
Developed Properties, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Developed properties, equipment and leasehold improvements are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes based on the following estimated useful lives:
Description | Years |
| |
Developed properties | 15 - 40 |
| |
Equipment and leasehold improvements | 3 - 10 |
Expenditures for major renewals and betterments, which extend the useful lives of developed properties, equipment and leasehold improvements, are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
Property Under Construction
The Company capitalizes costs clearly associated with the property under construction.
Deferred Expenses
Expenditures directly related to real estate under consideration for development are deferred and included in deposits, escrows, prepaid and deferred expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. These costs would include option payments, attorney's fees, architect and engineering fees, consultants, etc., but only to the extent they are from outside sources. If development of the real estate commences, all of the accumulated costs are reclassed to properties under construction in the consolidated balance sheets. If the project is later abandoned, all of the accumulated costs are charged to expense. Costs for in-house engineering and drafting, estimating and purchasing and development are expensed as incurred.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Deferred Expenses (continued):
Leasing costs are capitalized when leases are signed (cost incurred) and include direct commissions, salaries and expenses. Deferred financing costs include legal fees and other costs relating to the acquisition of debt financing. Leasing and financing costs are included in deposits, escrows, prepaid and deferred expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases and mortgages, respectively. The amortized balance of such costs amount to $1,805,907 and $1,999,058 as of April 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Amortization expense was $206,277, $248,198 and $98,639 for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years is expected to be as follows:
Year Ending April 30 |
| |
2007 | $203,074 |
2008 | $205,663 |
2009 | $201,227 |
2010 | $186,324 |
2011 | $182,360 |
Investment in Affiliated Partnerships
Investments in entities in which the Company has less than a 20% interest are carried at cost. Distributions received from those entities are included in income. Distributions received in excess of the Company's proportionate share of capital are applied as a reduction of the cost of the investment. Investments in entities in which the Company has a 20-50% interest are carried at cost and are subsequently adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of their undistributed earnings or losses, and any distributions (Equity Method).
The Company currently has two unconsolidated operating partnerships accounted for under the Equity Method. The Company has a 50% interest in Cranston Parkade, LLC which in turn has an interest in Cranston/BVT Associates LP which owns a shopping center in Cranston, RI. The Company also has a 50% interest in Dover Parkade, LLC which owns a shopping center in Dover Township, NJ. Although the Company exercises some influence, the Company does not control the operating and financial policies of these partnerships and, therefore, these partnerships are not consolidated.
On April 28, 2005, Cranston Parkade, LLC purchased the remaining 50% interest in Cranston/BVT Associates, LP as well as the outstanding 50% interest in the General Partner CP/BVT, Inc., effectively giving the Company a 50% interest. Cranston Parkade paid $6,000,000 for the interest it purchased which was paid out of a refinancing of the mortgage note payable secured by the shopping center.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Investment in Affiliated Partnerships(continued):
The refinancing handled by Bear Sterns defeased a mortgage of $24,633,000 and had a cost of defeasance of approximately $1,930,000. The new mortgage of $36,000,000 is due in 10 years with a 25 year amortization and has an interest rate of 5.603%. Closing costs of approximately $235,000 included an environmental insurance policy of $104,000.
On June 7, 2005 Dover Parkade LLC refinanced its securitized mortgage.
The refinancing handled by Bear Stearns defeased a mortgage of $15,261,000 and had a cost of defeasance of approximately $3,075,000. The new mortgage of $20,500,000 is due in 10 years with a 30 year amortization and has an interest rate of 5.358%. Closing costs of approximately $234,000 included an environmental insurance policy of $102,000.
Cranston/BVT Associates, LP reports on a calendar year and is not adjusted to the Company's April 30 year-end. Therefore, the effect of the April 28, 2005 transaction was reflected in our second quarter ended October 31, 2005. Dover Parkade reports on an April 30 year-end. Primarily as a result of the refinancings discussed above the Company recorded equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries of $2,143,615 for the year ended April 30, 2006. See Note 12 for selected financial information of these significant unconsolidated subsidiaries.
These investments are recorded at cost and have been subsequently adjusted for gains, losses and distributions such that the carrying value is less than zero. Although the Company is not liable for the obligations of the two partnerships it has not discontinued applying the Equity Method since the Company considers itself to be committed to providing financial support to the partnerships. As of April 30, 2006 and 2005, $5,528,543 and $1,443,419, respectively, is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets representing the carrying value of these investments.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to the effects of interest rate changes. To mitigate the exposure to unexpected changes in interest rates, derivatives are used primarily to hedge against rate movements on some of the Company's related debt. In accordance with SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", since the Company's interest rate swaps have not been designated as a hedge they must be recognized as an asset or liability and adjusted to fair value through income in the current period.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", which established a single accounting model for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets such as real estate and equipment including discontinued operations. SFAS No. 144 requires that the operations related to properties that have been sold or properties that are intended to be sold be presented as discontinued operations in these consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented, and properties intended to be sold be designated as "held for sale" on the consolidated balance sheets.
Marketable Securities
The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in marketable debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such determination at each balance sheet date. As of April 30, 2006, investments are classified as held to maturity and consist of certificates of deposit valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate. Deferred income tax expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the deferred tax assets and liabilities from period to period.
In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company estimates future taxable income, considering the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies and the realizability of tax loss carryforwards. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates and future taxable income levels. In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be able to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the future, it would reduce such amounts through a charge to income in the period in which that determination is made. Conversely, if the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize its deferred tax assets in the future in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through an increase to income in the period in which that determination is made.
Stock Compensation
The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25") and related interpretations in accounting for its stock awards, and complies with the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). Under APB 25, compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period to the extent that the fair market value of the underlying stock on the measurement date exceeds the exercise price of the employee stock award.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
New Accounting Standards
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"). SFAS 123R requires companies to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation. The cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. Subsequent changes in fair value during the requisite service period, measured at each reporting date, will be recognized as compensation cost over that period.
SFAS 123R is effective at the beginning of the Company's next fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company will be required to adopt SFAS 123R in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2005 and 2004 consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
2. Restatement:
The Company has restated its April 30, 2005 consolidated financial statements, by removing from the consolidated balance sheet a minority interest asset in the amount of $283,869 which was created as a result of distributions paid to the minority investor in excess of the minority's investment. The Company has concluded that any loss allocation, including distributions, which exceed the minority's investment should be charged against the Company's majority interest. The expensing of the minority interest of $283,869 increased the net loss per share by (.09).
The following table presents the effect of the restatement on the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended April 30, 2005.
| As Previously Reported | Restatement | As Restated |
Consolidated Balance Sheet | | | |
| | | |
Minority interest | $(283,869) | $283,869 | $- 0 - |
Deficit | (7,617,590) | (283,869) | (7,901,459) |
| | | |
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | |
| | | |
Minority interest in income of consolidated joint Ventures | $(214,702) | $(283,869) | $(498,571) |
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
2. Restatement (continued):
| As Previously Reported | Restatement | As Restated |
| | | |
Net loss | $(167,219) | $(283,869) | $(451,088) |
Comprehensive loss | $(170,880) | $(283,869) | $(454,749) |
| | | |
Net loss per share | $(0.05) | $(0.09) | $(0.14) |
3. Construction Loans, Mortgages, and Notes payable:
| 2006 | | 2005 |
Construction Loans and Mortgage notes ranging from a low of 5.52% to 7.00% at April 30, 2006. Maturities are at various dates through 2030. The loans and notes are secured by the respective real estate and in some cases guarantees of the President of the Company (see Note 4). A loan on a property in North Adams, MA in the amount of $8,708,655 will bear interest only from free cash flow, as defined, until development of the project is completed. | $40,766,376 | | $43,973,903 |
| | | |
Notes payable to certain unrelated parties with interest at market rates. | - 0 - | | 1,888,658 |
| | | |
Notes payable to an affiliate, unsecured and non-interest bearing with no specific repayment terms. | - 0 - | | 193,472 |
| | | |
| $40,766,376 | | $46,056,033 |
For the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company capitalized interest charges for properties under construction totaling $549,320 and $61,866, respectively.
Aggregate principal payments due on the above debt during the next five years are as follows:
Year Ending April 30 | |
| |
2007 | $ | 973,730 |
2008 | 587,328 |
2009 | 716,617 |
2010 | 747,542 |
2011 | 720,499 |
Thereafter | |
| $ | |
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
4. Pledge of Stock Subsidiaries:
For an extended period of time the Company was unable to obtain financing (secured or unsecured) without the personal guarantees of the President of the Company. To some degree, the Company has recently been able to obtain financing without a guarantee but it continues to be a necessary component to most construction loans. In the past, the Company has disclosed stock pledges of subsidiaries to the President of the Company as protection from personal losses due to his guarantees. These pledges will stay in place until the guarantees are eliminated.
The President of the Company has guaranteed the following outstanding amounts:
| Construction Loan for Cranston Police Station | $ 663,635 |
| Loan for Katharine Gibbs College Buildings - 5% of loan | 567,000 |
| Mortgage - Corporate office | 305,000 |
| Open Letter of Credit - Cranston Police Station | 1,000,000* |
| Line of Credit - Operating | 1,500,000* |
| * No amounts are outstanding as of April 30, 2006. | |
In the event that the President is called upon to pay on any of the above guarantees, the Company would become liable to him.
5. Related Party Transactions:
Amounts included in revenue resulting from transactions with companies owned by the President of the Company, and his wife include Lubbock Parkade LLP (in which the Company has a 2% minority interest).
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Management Fees | $56,938 | | $46,862 | | $52,997 |
Service Fees | 19,625 | | 11,220 | | 8,865 |
Total | $76,563 | | $58,082 | | $61,862 |
Richmond Realty, LLC is owned by the Company's Vice President and his wife. Its income and expenses are not considered material and are not included in the Statement of Operations of First Hartford Corporation.
6. Stock Option Plan:
On February 11, 2004 the Company adopted a stock option plan providing for the grant of up to 1,000,000 shares. The Company granted 250,000 shares to five employees, two of whom are directors. The options, which have a two year vesting period, were granted at $1.10 per share. The right to exercise the option expires February 11, 2014. The options include a "put option" that requires the Company to purchase the exercised shares for $1.30 in excess of the grant price. The cost of the deferred stock compensation was $325,000 of which $128,646, $162,500, and $33,854 has been expensed in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. The put option expires 5 years after the stock option is fully vested.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
6. Stock Option Plan (continued):
The Company has computed the pro forma disclosures required under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" for options granted in fiscal 2004, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model prescribed by SFAS No. 123. The weighted average assumptions used are as follows:
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.51% |
| Expected dividend yield | None |
| Expected life of options | 10 years |
| Expected volatility | 35% |
Had compensation cost for the Company's employee stock option plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant date of the awards under the plan consistent with the methodology of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net income (loss) would have been adjusted to reflect the following pro forma amounts:
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Net income (loss): | | | |
As reported | 684,494 | (451,088) | 4,633,070 |
Effect of stock-based employee compensation | | | |
expense determined under fair valuation | | | |
method for all awards, net of any related tax effects | (109,275) | (145,700) | (36,425) |
Pro forma | 575,219 | (596,788) | 4,596,645 |
| | | |
Net income per common share: | | | |
Basic earnings per share: | | | |
As reported | .22 | (.15) | 1.50 |
Pro forma | .19 | (.19) | 1.49 |
| | | |
Diluted earnings per share: | | | |
As reported | .21 | (.15) | 1.50 |
Pro forma | .18 | (.19) | 1.49 |
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan as of April 30, 206, 2005, and 2004, and changes during the years then ended is presented below.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
6. Stock Option Plan (continued):
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
| | | |
| Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Outstanding at beginning of year | 250,000 | | $1.10 | | 250,000 | | $1.10 | | - 0 - | | $ - 0 - |
Granted | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 250,000 | | 1.10 |
Outstanding at end of year | 250,000 | | $1.10 | | 250,000 | | $1.10 | | 250,000 | | $1.10 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Options exercisable at year end | 250,000 | | | | - 0 - | | | | - 0 - | | |
7. Non-Recurring Items:
Amounts recorded as non-recurring items are as follows:
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Income | | | | | |
Gain on settlement of litigation | $ - 0 - | | $807,950 | | $ - 0 - |
Gain on write off of prior period liabilities | - 0 - | | - 0 - | | 137,646 |
Expense | | | | | |
Early retirement of debts | - 0 - | | (159,084) | | - 0 - |
Other | - 0 - | | (16,085) | | - 0 - |
Write off of financing fees | (101,500) | | - 0 - | | (76,912) |
| $(101,500) | | $632,781 | | $ 60,734 |
Gain on write off of prior period liabilities is a result of recording contested invoices, which were not ultimately paid.
8. Employee Retirement Plan:
The Company has adopted a Simple IRA. Under this plan, all employees over 18 years of age, working at least 30 hours weekly are eligible to participate. Participants are eligible to defer earnings to the extent of IRS regulations. The Company will match up to 3% of each participating employee's annual salary. Pension expense was $41,517, $31,069 and $24,044 for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
9. Income Taxes:
The provision for (benefit from) income taxes is comprised of the following:
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Current provision for state taxes | $ 58,811 | $ 2,266 | $ 375,104 |
Current provision for federal income tax | 10,000 | 11,321 | 100,000 |
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
9. Income Taxes (continued):
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Deferred income taxes benefit | (154,000) | | (800,000) | | 800,000 |
| $(85,189) | | $(786,413) | | $1,275,104 |
The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Tax effect of net operating loss carry forward | $2,318,000 | | $2,500,000 | | $2,250,000 |
Valuation allowance | (464,000) | | (800,000) | | (1,350,000) |
| $1,854,000 | | $1,700,000 | | $900,000 |
The Company will only recognize a deferred tax asset when, based on upon available evidence, realization is more likely than not. In making this determination, the Company has considered both available positive and negative evidence including but not limited to cumulative losses in recent years, future taxable income and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. As of April 2006 and 2005, the Company concluded that it was more likely than not that the Company would realize $1,854,000 and $1,700,000, respectively, in deferred tax assets. Accordingly, the Company reduced its valuation allowance by $336,000 and $550,000 in 2006 and 2005, respectively.
10. Income (Loss) Per Share:
Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to the common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding (the denominator) during the reporting periods. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed by increasing the denominator by the weighted average number of additional shares that could have been outstanding from securities convertible into common stock, such as stock options and warrants (using the "treasury stock" method).
| Year Ended April 30 |
Numerator | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Net income (loss) | $684,494 | $(454,749) | $(1,821,664) |
| | | |
Denominator | | | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 3,055,502 | 3,083,241 | 3,089,985 |
Effect of dilutive options outstanding | 158,328 | 0 | 0 |
Denominator for diluted earning per share | 3,213,830 | 0 | 0 |
Net income per share - basic | .22 | (.15) | (.59) |
Net income per share - diluted | .21 | 0 | 0 |
| | | | | | |
All outstanding options vested February 11, 2006.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
11. Leases:
The Company leases commercial real estate under various operating leases expiring in various years through 2027.
Minimum future rentals to be received on non-cancelable leases as of April 30, 2006 for each of the next five years are as follows:
Year Ending April 30 |
2007 | $4,489,563 |
2008 | $4,596,707 |
2009 | $4,234,960 |
2010 | $4,116,659 |
2011 | $4,076,946 |
12. Investments in Affiliates:
The Company has investments in four unconsolidated noncorporate joint ventures, three of which own shopping centers. Dover Parkade, LLC, Cranston Parkade, LLC and Trolley Barn Associates are accounted for on the Equity Method. Hartford Lubbock Parkade, LLP is accounted for at cost.
Selected information is as follows:
Dover - New Jersey:
Operating property.
Operating data - April 30.
Company ownership - 50% investment at inception was $147,500.
| 2006 (Audited) | 2005 (Audited) | 2004 (Audited) |
| | | |
Assets | $14,174,474 | $14,677,976 | $14,216,995 |
Liabilities | 20,478,645 | 15,847,153 | 15,742,400 |
Members' deficit | (6,304,171) | (1,169,177) | (1,525,405) |
Revenue | 2,597,525 | 2,467,442 | 2,504,551 |
Operating expenses | 967,949 | 952,568 | 1,031,816 |
Non-operating income (expense) | (4,169,910) | (1,129,007) | (1,143,553) |
Net (loss) income | (2,540,334) | 385,867 | 329,182 |
| | | | | | |
The property's major tenant is Stop & Shop, which provided 53% of the total revenue in fiscal 2006 under a lease that expires June 30, 2026.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
12. Investments in Affiliates (continued):
Cranston - Rhode Island:
Operating Property.
Operating data - December 31
Company ownership - 25% investment at inception was $700,000, with $1,375,000 at renegotiation of terms and $3,000,000 upon an additional purchase of 25% in April, 2005.
| 2005 (Audited) | 2004 (Audited) | 2003 (Audited) |
| | | |
Assets | $26,840,379 | $27,556,861 | $27,880,440 |
Liabilities | 36,538,661 | 25,401,567 | 25,499,182 |
Partners (deficit) capital | (9,698,282) | 2,155,294 | 2,381,258 |
Revenue | 5,008,186 | 4,677,425 | 4,593,231 |
Operating expenses | 2,432,509 | 2,181,244 | 2,076,130 |
Non-operating income (expense) | (4,228,076) | (1,692,600) | (1,701,836) |
Net (loss) income | (1,652,399) | 803,581 | 815,265 |
| | | | | | |
The property has two major tenants, Stop & Shop and Kmart which provided approximately 65% of total revenue in 2005 under leases that expire October 30, 2021 and May 30, 2027, respectively.
Lubbock - Texas:
The Company owns a 1.99% general partner interest in the partnership which is managing agent for a shopping center in Lubbock, Texas. The remaining interest is owned by Lubbock Parkade, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Journal Publishing, Inc., which is owned by the Company's president and his wife.
Trolley Barn:
The Company owns a 50% interest in the partnership that owns 7 acres of vacant land in Cranston, Rhode Island. The property had a building which was demolished so that the property could be developed.
13. Financial Instruments:
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company's financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and accounts and notes receivable.
The Company places its cash deposits, including investments in certificates of deposit, with high credit quality financial institutions. Bank deposits will usually be in excess of the federal depository insurance limit.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
13. Financial Instruments (continued):
Concentrations of Credit Risk (continued):
The Company assesses the financial strength of its tenants prior to executing leases and typically requires a security deposit and prepayment of rent. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific tenants, historical trends and other information. Approximately 26% and 33% of the Company's rental income is from Katharine Gibbs College in 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 107, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which the determination of fair value is practicable. SFAS No. 107 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.
The carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments approximates their fair value as outlined below.
Cash, marketable securities, accounts and notes receivable and accounts payable: The carrying amounts approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.
Mortgages and notes payable: The carrying amounts approximate their fair value as the interest rates on the debt approximates the Company's current incremental borrowing rate.
14. Derivative Instruments:
On June 10, 2005 the Company refinanced the mortgage on the Katharine Gibbs College building by executing a new mortgage for $11,377,866 with the same lender. The previous mortgage called for interest at 30 day Libor plus 2% with an 8% rate cap, amortizing over 20 years, due April 1, 2008. The new mortgage rate is fixed at 6.11% and has a 25-year amortization starting in June 2007. The mortgage will have a balloon payment on June 10, 2015. To obtain this refinancing the Company became liable for a swap contract entered into by the bank. At April 30, 2006, the fair value of the swap contract was in a favorable position of $297,540 and is recorded as a derivative instrument asset in the consolidated balance sheet with the related gain for the year ended April 30, 2006 recorded in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
In January 2006 a construction loan and mortgage was consummated with the above lender for a Police Station to be built for and leased to the City of Cranston, R.I. The lease contains a bargain purchase option which will require that it be accounted for as a capital lease. The construction loan is based on the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 1.25% and effectively converts to a 24 ½ year self liquidating mortgage starting January 1, 2007. The Company has become liable for a swap contract entered into by the bank which effectively converts the mortgage to a rate of 6.41%. At April 30, 2006, the fair value of the swap contract was in a favorable position of $377,752 and is
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
14. Derivative Instruments (continued):
recorded as a derivative instrument asset in the consolidated balance sheet with the related gain for the year ended April 30, 2006 recorded in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
15. Litigation:
Richard E. Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation
The Massachusetts Proxy Related Shareholder Lawsuit(s):
On January 29, 2004, a shareholder filed a Form 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating that he controls over 19% of the Company shares. That shareholder was Richard E. Kaplan, purportedly a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By Complaint dated February 27, 2004, Mr. Kaplan filed suit against First Hartford Corporation (the "Company") as Civil Action No. 04 10402 NMG in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The Company was served with the complaint on March 2, 2004. The complaint alleges that the proxy solicitation materials issued by the Company as a prelude to its annual meeting on January 22, 2004, were false and/or misleading in certain respects and also omitted certain material information. As a result thereof, the plaintiff seeks to void the shareholder votes taken at the January 22, 2004 shareholder meeting of the Company and have a new vote ordered based upon revised proxy material which would be required to be issued by the Company. The only shareholder votes taken at the annual meeting were to re-elect the same Board of Directors which had been serving the Company and to approve the Employee Stock Option Plan.
On February 27, 2005, Mr. Kaplan filed another suit against the Company in the same court styled as Civil Action No. 05 10320 NMG (United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts) making essentially the same claims as the first suit with regard to the Company's 2005 annual meeting. The only shareholder vote for the February 24, 2005 meeting was, again, to elect the same Board of Directors, which had been serving the Company and a proposal brought forth by Mr. Kaplan to require the Company to have 80% independent directors. This Board of Directors recommended that shareholders should vote against this proposal. The proposal was defeated 1,860,706 to 662,672.
On March 8, 2006, Mr. Kaplan filed another suit against the Company in the same court styled as Civil Action No. 06-10424 WGY (United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts) making essentially the same claims as the first and second suits but now with respect to Company's November 30, 2005 shareholder meeting. At the November 30, 2005 meeting, consistent with the recommendations of the Board of Directors, the shareholders voted to re-elect the same Board of Directors and also voted to approve ratification of the previously approved Employee Stock Option Plan together with certain related stock option grants and employee put options.
In 2006, the District Court Judge ultimately agreed to consolidate the 2006 lawsuit with the prior two lawsuits (which had previously been consolidated on July 12, 2005).
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
15. Litigation (continued):
Richard E. Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation (continued):
The Massachusetts Proxy Related Shareholder Lawsuit(s) (continued):
On May 15 and 16, 2006, Mr. Kaplan and the Company appeared before the United States District Court District of Massachusetts (the "Court") in a bench trial consolidating the three Massachusetts lawsuits. The Court concluded that (i) the misstatements and omissions in question only exceeded the materiality threshold by a narrow margin, (ii) the non-disclosures were rendered less severe by virtue of the Company's financial status when made, (iii) there is no evidence that shareholders would have voted differently if more complete disclosures would have been made, and (iv) many of the plaintiff's claims were rendered moot by the passage of time and the efforts of the Company to provide more accurate disclosures with each successive period stated. Accordingly, the Court granted the plaintiff only prospective relief consisting of an order that future proxy statements shall comply with the Court's decision and that the Company shall provide a copy of the Court's decision with its next proxy statement.
On July 24, 2006 Plaintiff has filed a motion for award of attorney's fee and expenses seeking approximately $330,000. The Company has objected to the motion which the Company believes has been ruled upon, but the matter is being considered by the Court.
The Maine Shareholder Lawsuit
The same shareholder who was the plaintiff in the above described Massachusetts lawsuits (Richard E. Kaplan) has also filed a separate complaint against both the Company and Neil H. Ellis individually.
The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maine on or about September 15, 2005 and is styled as Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation and Neil Ellis, No. 05-144-DBH.
The complaint alleges that the Company, under the direction and control of [Neil] Ellis, has acted and continues to act in ways that are illegal, oppressive and fraudulent. The core of the allegations appear to maintain that the Company has been hurt because of alleged self-dealing and/or usurpation of Company opportunities by Mr. Ellis to his personal benefit.
The lawsuit seeks relief in equity pursuant to Maine statutes 13-C M.R.S.A. Sections 1430, 1431 (3) and 1433 or alternatively per 13-C M.R.S.A. Sections 1430 and 1434. The relief sought seeks several possible remedies including recovery of unspecified damages for alleged wrong doing, purchase of the plaintiff shares (or other shareholders wanting to sell) for an unspecified "fair value", the rescission of certain unspecified transactions between the Company and Mr. Ellis and related entities or the liquidation of the Company. The complaint also sought to have a receiver appointed to run the Company pending the outcome of the litigation.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
15. Litigation (continued):
Richard E. Kaplan v. First Hartford Corporation (continued):
The Maine Shareholder Lawsuit (continued):
The Company expects a trial on the merits to occur within the next few months and strongly believes it will prevail. The Company does not believe there is any likelihood that a receiver will be appointed pending the trial as requested in the Complaint.
Other Proceedings
The Company is also involved in other legal proceedings which arise during the normal course of its business, including disputes over tax assessments, commercial contracts, lease agreements, construction contracts and personal injuries, but the Company does not believe that any of these proceedings will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
16. Subsequent Events:
On May 30, 2006, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $.10 (ten cents) per share for stockholders of record on June 16, 2006, payable on June 30, 2006. Prior to that dividend payout, the Company had not paid a dividend on its shares of common stock for at least 25 years. The amount and timing of any dividend and the determination of when to declare any dividends is subject to the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors depending on the Company's future results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
17. Quarterly Data (unaudited):
Following are summaries of quarterly consolidated balance sheet, operating and per share data for the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005. Except for the quarters ended April 30, 2006 and July 31, 2004, the information in these periods is restated as indicated (see Note 2 for a more complete description of the restatement and the impact as of and for the year ended April 30, 2005.) Net loss per share is based on the weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the quarter. Therefore, the total of net loss per share for the four quarters, when added from the following table, may differ from the per share net loss for the respective total years reported elsewhere in this report.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
17. Quarterly Data (unaudited) (continued):
|
| April 30, 2006 | January 31, 2006 | October 31, 2005 | July 31, 2005 |
| | (in thousands, except per share data) | | |
| | Previously Reported | Restated | Previously Reported | Restated | Previously Reported | Restated |
Fiscal 2006 | | | | | | | |
| (1) | | | | | | |
Revenues | $28,658 | $1,580 | $1,580 | $1,953 | $1,953 | $1,684 | $1,684 |
Cost & Expenses | 24.285 | 2,232 | 1,832 | 2,136 | 1,811 | 2,460 | 1,666 |
Net income (loss) | 4,093 | (765) | (989) | (659) | (635) | (1,734) | (1,784) |
Net income (loss) per common share basic diluted | 1.34 1.27 | (.25) (.25) | (.32) (.32) | (.22) (.22) | (.21) (.21) | (.56) (.56) | (.58) (.58) |
| | | | | | |
Balance Sheet | | | | | | |
(Minority Interest) | | 534 | - 0 - | 310 | - 0 - | 334 | - 0 - |
(Deficit) | | (10,776) | (11,310) | (10,010) | (10,320) | (9,352) | (9,691) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| April 30, 2005 | January 31, 2005 | October 31, 2004 | July 31, 2004 |
| | (in thousands, except per share data) | |
| Previously Reported | Restated | Previously Reported | Restated | Previously Reported | Restated | Previously Reported |
Fiscal 2005 | | | | | | | |
| (2) | | | | | | |
Revenues | $2,168 | $1,320 | $1,501 | $1,360 | $1,309 | $1,224 | $1,348 |
Cost & Expenses | 2,124 | 1,687 | 2,128 | 1,497 | 1,464 | 1,099 | 1,158 |
Net income (loss) | 795 | 624 | (615) | (658) | (233) | (303) | (114) |
Net income (loss) per common share basic diluted | .26 | .20 | (.20) | (.21) | (.08) | .10 | .04 |
| | | | | | | |
Balance Sheet | | | | | | | |
(Minority Interest) | 284 | - 0 - | 113 | - 0 - | 70 | - 0 - | - 0 - |
(Deficit) | (7,618) | (7,901) | (8,413) | (8,525) | 7,776 | 7,846 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2006 the Company sold property under construction held for sale in Bangor, Maine for a sale price of $26,736,977.
(2) The Company had a gain of approximately $808,000 from settlement of a lawsuit with Wal-Mart and a benefit from income taxes for $800,000.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
(a) Identification of Directors
The directors of First Hartford Corporation, their ages and positions and the periods during which each has served as such are as follows:
Name | Age | Position | Period of Service |
| | | |
Neil H. Ellis | 78 | President | 1966 - Present |
| | | |
Stuart I. Greenwald | 64 | Treasurer/Secretary | 1980 - Present |
| | | |
David B. Harding | 61 | Vice President | 1998 - Present |
There are no arrangements or understandings between any of the foregoing and any other person pursuant to which such person was or is to be selected director or officer.
(b) Identification of Executive Officers
The names and ages of all executive officers of First Hartford Corporation, their positions and the periods during which each has served as such are as follows:
Name | Age | Position | Period of Service |
| | | |
Neil H. Ellis | 78 | President | 1966 - Present |
| | | |
Stuart I. Greenwald | 64 | Treasurer/Secretary | 1980 - Present |
| | | |
David B. Harding | 61 | Vice President | 1998 - Present |
There are no arrangements or understandings between any of the foregoing and any other person pursuant to which such person was or is to be selected director or officer.
(c) Identification of Certain Significant Employees
Not Applicable.
(d) Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among any directors or executive officers.
(e) Business Experience
1. The following is a brief description of the background of each director or executive officer:
Mr. Ellis has been President of the Company for more than five years. He is also President and Director of Green Manor Corporation, a holding company, owned by him and his wife.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT (continued):
(d) Business Experience (continued):
Mr. Greenwald has been Treasurer of the Company for more than five years and also holds the position of Secretary.
Mr. Harding has been a Vice President of the Company for more than 5 years. Additionally, he has been the President or Vice President of Richmond Realty, LLC ("Richmond") a Real Estate Management Company owned by he and his wife since January 1996. Prior to that, he had worked for the Company in the area of finance for three years. In the past, Richmond has managed certain properties of the Company, currently it only manages property of others.
2. Directorships:
No directors hold any other directorships, except directorships in subsidiaries of the Company and the aforementioned Green Manor Corporation and Richmond Realty, LLC.
(f) Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings:
No director or executive officer has been involved in any of the following legal proceedings:
1. Any criminal proceedings in the last five years.
2. Orders, judgments or decrees of State or Federal authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting any securities dealing or business practices or barring association with persons engaged in such activities.
3. Any findings in a civil action or by the SEC that such person violated any Federal or State securities law.
(g) Promoter and Control Persons:
None
(h) Audit Committee Financial Expert:
First Hartford does not have an audit committee and accordingly its entire Board of Directors fulfills the functions of an audit committee. Mr. Ellis, Mr. Greenwald and Mr. Harding are members of our management and Mr. Ellis has various business relationships with First Hartford described under "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions", in Item 13. Thus, none of the members of the Board of Directors meet the criteria for independence established by the New York Stock Exchange or other self-regulatory organizations. First Hartford does not otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for listing on the NYSE or with such other self-regulatory organizations.
(i) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file with the Commission initial reports of beneficial ownership on Form 3 and reports of changes in
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT (continued):
(i) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance (continued):
beneficial ownership of the Company's equity securities on Forms 4 or 5. The rules promulgated by the Commission under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act require those persons to furnish the Company with copies of all reports filed with the Commission pursuant to Section 16(a). Based solely upon a review of such forms actually furnished to the Company, and written representations of certain of the Company's directors and executive officers that no forms were required to be filed, the Company believes that during fiscal year 2006, all directors, executive officers and 10% shareholders of the Company have filed with the Commission on a timely basis all reports required to be filed under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, except that Neil Ellis filed a late Form-4 on January 4, 2006 reporting a December 16, 2005 purchase of 1,000 shares by his wife.
(j) Code of Ethics
The Company's Code of Ethics was included in the second quarter 10-Q filed on December 19, 2005.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name & Principal Position | Year | Salary | Bonus | All Other Compensation (5) |
Neil H. Ellis Director, President & CEO | 2006 | $202,126 | $400,000(1) | $ 732(2) |
| 2005 | $200,000 | $ 10,000 | $1,515 |
| 2004 | $200,000 | - | $1,515 |
Stuart Greenwald Director, Treasurer & Secretary | 2006 | $121,520 | $150,000(1) | $4,958(3) |
| 2005 | $120,016 | $ 10,000 | $5,376 |
| 2004 | $103,333 | - | $ 4,576 |
| | | | |
David B. Harding | 2006 | $154,824 | $150,000(1) | $6,326(4) |
Director, Vice President | 2005 | $152,459 | $ 10,000 | $ 6,991 |
| 2004 | $142,272 | - | $ 6,386 |
| | | | |
(1) All bonuses were accrued as of April 30, 2006 and paid after year end except for $50,000 paid to Mr. Ellis prior to year end.
(2) Represents the amount of life and disability insurance premiums paid by First Hartford with respect to Mr. Ellis.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (continued):
(3) $3,645 represents the matching contribution to First Hartford's IRA and $1,313 represents the amount of life and disability insurance premiums paid by First Hartford with respect to Mr. Greenwald.
(4) $4,645 represents the matching contribution to First Hartford's IRA and $1,681 represents the amount of life and disability insurance premiums paid by First Hartford with respect to Mr. Harding.
(5) To assist management of the Company in carrying out its responsibility and to improve job performance, the Company provides certain of its officers with automobiles. The Company cannot specifically or precisely ascertain the amount of personal benefit, if any, derived by those officers from such automobiles. However, after reasonable inquiry, the Company has concluded that the amount of any such personal benefit is immaterial and does not in any event exceed $10,000 to any officer. No provision has therefore been made for any such benefit.
Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements
The Company has not entered into any employment contracts, termination of employment or change-in-control arrangements during the last fiscal year.
Pricing of Options
No options have been repriced during the last fiscal year.
Options Exercised in Last Fiscal Year
and Fiscal Year-End Option Values
Name | Shares Acquired on Exercise | Value Realized | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options at FYE Exercisable/Unexercisable | Value of Unexercised In-the-Money Options at April 30, 2006 Exercisable/Unexercisable(1) |
Neil H. Ellis | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
Stuart I. Greenwald | -0- | -0- | 50,000 | $95,000 |
David B. Harding | -0- | -0- | 50,000 | $95,000 |
(1) Nonqualified stock options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock were granted to Mr. Greenwald and Mr. Harding on February 11, 2004. The options became exercisable on February 11, 2006. The options include a "put option" that requires First Hartford to purchase the exercised shares for $1.30 in excess of the grant price. The put option expires five years after the stock options are fully exercisable.
Long Term Incentive Plan Awards
There have been no awards under any long term incentive plans during the last completed fiscal year.
Compensation of Directors
The directors have not received any compensation for their capacity as directors.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
(a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners:
The following table sets forth information as of the date hereof with respect to all persons known to the Company to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock:
Title | Name & Address of | Amount and Nature | |
Of | Beneficial Owner or | of Beneficial | Percent |
Class | Identity of Group | Ownerships | of Class |
| | | |
Common Stock | Neil H. Ellis | 1,327,587 (1) | 40.3% |
| 43 Butternut Road | | |
| Manchester, CT 06040 | | |
| | | |
Common Stock | Richard Kaplan | 591,254 (2) | 17.9% |
| 2345 Washington St. | | |
| Newton, MA 02462 | | |
| | | |
Common Stock | David Kaplan | 56,151 (2) | 1.7% |
| 257 East Center St. | | |
| Manchester, CT 06040 | | |
| | | |
Common Stock | John Filippelli | 244,758 (3) | 7.4% |
| 85 Pawling Lake | | |
| Pawling, NY 12564 | | |
| | | |
Common Stock | Joel Lehrer | 174,137 | 5.3% |
| P.O. Box 825 | | |
| Keyport, NJ 07735 | | |
(1) Includes 416,483 shares owned by a corporation, which is wholly owned by Mr. & Mrs. Ellis: 17,693 shares owned beneficially and of record by Mr. Ellis' wife; 53,412 shares held as Trustee for his daughters in which he disclaims beneficial ownership. Excludes 14,250 shares held as Trustee for the Jonathan G. Ellis Leukemia Foundation (a charitable foundation).
(2) Included in Mr. Richard Kaplan shares are 445,535 shares over which both he and David Kaplan Shared Dispositive Power.
(3) Included in Mr. Filippelli's shares are 84,326 shares over which he has Shared Dispositive Power.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS (continued):
(b) Security Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers:
The following table sets forth information as of the date hereof with respect to all shares beneficially owned by all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group:
Title | Name & Address of | Amount and Nature | |
Of | Beneficial Owner or | of Beneficial | Percent |
Class | Identity of Group | Ownerships | of Class |
| | | |
Common | Neil H. Ellis 43 Butternut Road Manchester, CT 06040 | 1,327,587(1) | 40.3% |
| | | |
Common | All Directors and Officers As a Group (3 in number) | 1,427,587 (4) | 43.3% |
(4) Included in shares of officers and directors are options for 100,000 shares for David Harding and Stuart Greenwald.
(c) Changes in Control
The Company is aware of no arrangements, which may result at a subsequent date in change in control of the Company.
(d) Equity Compensation Plan Information
Information for our equity compensation plans in effect as of April 30, 2006 is as follows: (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
| (a) | | (b) | | (c) |
Plan category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights. | | Weighted-average Exercise price of Outstanding options, warrants and rights | | Number of securities Remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 250,000 | | $1.10 (1) | | 750,000 |
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | 0 | | 0 | | 0 |
Total........... | 250,000 | | $1.10 | | 750,000 |
(1) The options include a "put option" that requires the Company to purchase the exercised shares for $1.30 in excess of the grant price. The put option expires five years after the stock options become exercisable.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
(a) Notes Payable - Other, which were due to Journal Publishing in the amount of $193,000 at April 30, 2005 were paid in their entirety during the year ended April 30, 2006.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS (continued):
(b) Certain Business Relationships
Refer to (a) above.
(c) Indebtedness of Management
There is none.
(d) Transactions with Promoters
There are none.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Set forth below is a summary of the fees paid for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006 and 2005 to First Hartford's principal accounting firm, Carlin, Charron & Rosen, LLP.
| 2006 | | 2005 |
Audit Fees | $80,000 | | $55,000 |
Audit Related Fees | 22,617 | | -0- |
Tax Fees | -0- | | -0- |
All Other Fees | 6,895 | | -0- |
Audit Related Fees | | | |
Audit fees - unconsolidated subsidiaries | $18,000 | | |
Accounting research | $4,617 | | |
| $22,617 | | |
All other fees | | | |
Assistance with SEC comment letters | $6,895 | | |
First Hartford does not have an audit committee and accordingly its entire Board of Directors fulfills the functions of an audit committee. Mr. Ellis, Mr. Greenwald and Mr. Harding are members of our management and Mr. Ellis has various business relationships with First Hartford described under "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions", in Item 13. Thus, none of the members of the Board of Directors meet the criteria for independence established by the New York Stock Exchange or other self-regulatory organizations. First Hartford does not otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for listing on the NYSE or with such other self-regulatory organizations.
The Board of Directors has:
(a) reviewed and discussed our audited financial statements;
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES (continued):
(b) discussed with our independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by SAS 61 (Codification of Statements on Auditing Standards, AU §380); and
(c) received the written disclosures and the letter from our auditors required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 (Independence Discussions with
Audit Committees) and discussed the independence of our auditors with our independent auditors.
Based on the review and discussions described above, the Board of Directors approved the inclusion of our audited financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006.
Neil H. Ellis
Stuart I. Greenwald
David B. Harding
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
| | | Pages |
(a) | (1) | The following financial statements are | |
| | included in Part II, Item 8: | |
| | | |
| | Financial Statements: | |
| | Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 19-22 |
| | | |
| | Consolidated Balance Sheets - April 30, 2006 and 2005 | 23-24 |
| | | |
| | Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
| | For the Years Ended April 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 | 25-26 |
| | | |
| | Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficiency For | |
| | the Years Ended April 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 | 27-28 |
| | | |
| | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years | |
| | Ended April 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 | 29-30 |
| | | |
| | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 31-48 |
| | | |
| (2) | The following financial statement schedules for the year | |
| | ended April 30, 2006 are submitted herewith: | |
| | | |
| | Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms on | |
| | Financial Statements Schedules: | |
| | | |
| | Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | 61 |
| | | |
| | Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation | 62 |
| | | |
| | Schedule IV - Mortgage Loans on Real Estate | 63 |
| | | |
| | All other schedules are omitted because they are not required, not applicable, | |
| | or the information is otherwise shown in the financial statements or notes thereto. | |
(b) Exhibits
| (3) | Articles of Incorporation and by-laws. | |
| | | |
| | Exhibit (3) to Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended April 30, 1984, Pages 1-18 of Exhibits Binders, incorporated by reference to Securities File Number 0-8862. | |
| | | |
| (4) | Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including Indentures. | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (5) | Voting Trust Agreement. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (continued):
(b) | Exhibits (continued): | |
| | | |
| (6) | Material Contracts. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (7) | Statement regarding computation of per share earnings. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (8) | Statement regarding computation of ratios. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (9) | Annual Report to Security Holders, Form 10-Q or Quarterly Report | |
| | To Security Holders. | |
| | | |
| | The annual report to security holders consists of this report (Form 10-K) and the President's letter attached as Exhibit 13. | |
| | | |
| (10) | Letter regarding change in accounting principle. | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (11) | Previously Unfilled Documents. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (12) | Subsidiaries of the Registrant. | |
| | | |
| | Name of Subsidiary | State in which Incorporated |
| | | |
| | First Hartford Realty Corporation | Delaware |
| | | |
| | Lead Tech, Inc. | Connecticut |
| | | |
| | Parkade Center, Inc. | Texas |
| | Plainfield Parkade, Inc. | Connecticut |
| | | |
| | Putnam Parkade, Inc. | Connecticut |
| | | |
| | EH&N Construction Company | Delaware |
| | | |
| | Dover Parkade LLC | Delaware |
| | | |
| | DE 150 | Delaware |
| | | |
| | Brewery Parkade, Inc. | Rhode Island |
| | | |
| | Cranston Parkade, LLC | Rhode Island |
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (continued):
| (12) | Subsidiaries of the Registrant (continued). | |
| | | |
| | Tri-City Plaza, Inc. | New Jersey |
| | | |
| | Bangor Parkade, Inc. | Maine |
| | | |
| | 1150 Union Street Corp. | Massachusetts |
| | | |
| | CP Associates, LLC | Rhode Island |
| | | |
| | Trolley Barn Associates, LLC | Rhode Island |
| | | |
| | Main Street NA Parkade, LLC | Connecticut |
| | | |
| | Connolly & Partners, LLC | Massachusetts |
| | | |
| | Cranston/BVT Associates Limited Partnership | Rhode Island |
| | | |
| (13) | Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of Security Holders. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (14) | Power of Attorney. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (15) | Additional Exhibits. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable | |
| | | |
| (16) | Information from Reports furnished to State Insurance Regulatory Authorities. | |
| | | |
| | Not Applicable. | |
| | | |
| (17) | Exhibit 31.1 | |
| (18) | Exhibit 31.2 | |
| (19) | Exhibit 32.1 | |
| (20) | Exhibit 32.2 | |
(c) Other Financial Statements-Non-consolidated subsidiaries
Cranston/BVT Associates Limited Partnership
Dover Parkade LLC
S I G N A T U R E S
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, Thereunto Duly Authorized.
Dated: August 31, 2006
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION
By: /s/ Neil H. Ellis
Neil H. Ellis
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
August 31, 2006 | /s/ Neil H. Ellis |
| Neil H. Ellis |
| Principal Executive Officer |
| President and Director |
| |
August 31, 2006 | /s/ Stuart I. Greenwald |
| Stuart I. Greenwald |
| Principal Financial Officer |
| Principal Accounting Officer |
| Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule II
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
For The Years Ended April 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Description | Balance at beginning of year | Charged to costs and expenses | Charged to other accounts - describe | | Deductions Describe | Balance at end of year |
| | | | | | |
Year ended April 30, 2006: | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $1,600 | $28,400 | $- 0 - | | - 0 - | $30,000 |
| | | | | | |
Allowance for deferred tax assets | 800,000 | - 0 - | - 0 - | (b) | 336,000 | 464,000 |
| | | | | | |
Year ended April 30, 2005: | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | 31,600 | - 0 - | - 0 - | (a) | 30,000 | 1,600 |
| | | | | | |
Allowance for deferred tax assets | 1,350,000 | - 0 - | - 0 - | (b) | 550,000 | 800,000 |
| | | | | | |
Year ended April 30, 2004: | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | 70,600 | - 0 - | - 0 - | (a) | 39,000 | 31,600 |
| | | | | | |
Allowance for deferred tax assets | 2,400,000 | - 0 - | - 0 - | (c) | 1,050,000 | 1,350,000 |
(a) Write off of specific accounts receivable.
(b) Change in valuation due to improvement of prospects of future utilization of net operating loss carry forward.
(c) Change in valuation due to utilization of net operating loss carry forward
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First Hartford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
April 30, 2006
Encumbrances | Initial Cost To Company | Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Statement | Constr. Loans | Mortgage, Notes Payable | Land | Bldgs. and Imp. | Land | Bldgs. and Imp. | Total | Accum. Depr. | Date of Constr. | Life on Which Depr. In Latest Income Is Computed |
Property Under Construction - held for lease | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Police Station , RI | 663,635 | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | 2,256,237 | 2,256,237 | - 0 - | | | |
Shopping Center, MA | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | - 0 - | 1,067,280 | 1,067,280 | - 0 - | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Property Under Construction - held for sale | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Shopping Center, ME | - 0 - | - 0 - | 150,000 | - 0 - | - 0 - | 76,003 | 76,003 | - 0 - | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Developed Properties | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Shopping Centers: Connecticut | - 0 - | 10,669,757 | 582,000 | 7,288,582 | 582,000 | 7,288,582 | 7,870,582 | 2,098,013 | 1990-1998 | 40 Years | |
Massachusetts | - 0 - | 17,789,472 | 2,894,200 | 10,903,437 | 2,894,200 | 11,293,309 | 14,187,509 | 418,574 | 1981-2004 | 40 Years | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
College & Restaurant, RI | - 0 - | 11,337,866 | - 0 - | 10,371,640 | - 0 - | 10,363,677 | 10,363,677 | 603,051 | 2004 | 40 Years | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| $663,635 | $39,797,095 | $3,626,200 | $28,563,659 | $3,476,200 | $32,345,088 | $35,821,288 | $3,119,638 | | | |
| | (1) | | | | | | | (2) | | | | | |
(1) Does not include the mortgage on the building the Company's main office is in.
(2) Does not include approximately $1,152,000 of tenant improvements.
FIRST HARTFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE IV
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
APRIL 30, 2006
Description Mortgage Loans | Interest Rate | Final Maturity Date | Periodic Payment Terms | Prior Liens | Face Amount of Mortgages | Carrying Amount of Mortgages | Principal Amount of Loans Subject to Delinquent Principal or Interest |
| | | | | | | |
Putnam Parkade, CT | 5.52% | 2014 | $31,867 Principal & Interest Monthly | None | $5,600,000 | $5,497,580 | - |
North Adams North Adams, MA | Pre-conversion rate 100% net cash flow, post conversion 5.50% | 2030 | 100 % of net cash flow | None | 10,581,000 | 8,708,655 | - |
Plainfield Parkade, CT | 5.875% | 2030 | $ 33,177 Principal & Interest Monthly | None | 5,300,000 | 5,172,177 | - |
Union Street West Springfield, MA | 5.52% | 2014 | $52,637 Principal & Interest Monthly | None | 9,250,000 | 9,080,817 | - |
Office Manchester, CT | 7.00% | 2012 | $ 2,617 Principal & Interest Monthly | None | 335,000 | 305,646 | - |
Gibbs College | 6.11% | 2015 | 25 Year Amortization Starting 06/01/07 | None | 11,337,886 | 11,337,866 | - |
| | | | | | | |
Balance at April 2003 | | $ 23,349,955 |
New Mortgage Loans | | 12,650,000 |
Principal Payments | | (460,960) |
Principal Reductions | | (14,485,542) |
Balance at April 30, 2004 | | 21,053,453 |
| | |
New Mortgage Loans | | 28,011,784 |
Principal Payments | | (665,350) |
Principal Reductions | | (8,850,393) |
| | |
Balance at April 30, 2005 | | 39,549,494 |
New Mortgage Loans | | 846,871 |
Principal Payments | | (293,624) |
Principal Reductions | | - 0 - |
| | |
Balance at April 30, 2006 | | $40,102,741 |
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CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004
TOGETHER WITH
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
BALANCE SHEETS |
DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 |
| | | | | | |
ASSETS |
| | | | | | |
| | | | 2005 | | 2004 |
| | | | | | |
Real estate and improvements: | | | | |
| Land | | $ | 6,530,822 | $ | 6,530,822 |
| Land improvements | | 3,804,003 | | 3,804,003 |
| Building | | | 16,774,205 | | 16,774,205 |
| Tenant improvements | | 280,945 | | 280,945 |
| | | | 27,389,975 | | 27,389,975 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | 2,692,909 | | 2,061,971 |
| | | | 24,697,066 | | 25,328,004 |
| | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 203,558 | | 324,478 |
Tenant accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | | | | |
of $20,000 and $-0- in 2005 and 2004, respectively. | | 574,357 | | 245,371 |
Rent receivable | | | 603,945 | | 432,957 |
Prepaid expenses | | 60,864 | | 60,289 |
Mortgage escrows | | 213,403 | | 479,241 |
Mortgage origination fees, net | | 219,561 | | 387,363 |
Leasing commissions, net | | 267,625 | | 299,158 |
| | | | 2,143,313 | | 2,228,857 |
| | | | | | |
| Total Assets | $ | 26,840,379 | $ | 27,556,861 |
| | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' (DEFICIT) CAPITAL |
| | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable | $ | 35,748,381 | $ | 24,755,978 |
Accounts payable | | 44,118 | | 55,035 |
Accrued liabilities | | 482,758 | | 298,483 |
Prepaid rents | | | 218,840 | | 247,507 |
Tenant security deposits | | 44,564 | | 44,564 |
| | | | 36,538,661 | | 25,401,567 |
| | | | | | |
Partners' (deficit) capital | | (9,698,282) | | 2,155,294 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| Total Liabilities and Partners' (Deficit) Capital | $ | 26,840,379 | $ | 27,556,861 |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Revenues: | | | | |
| Rental income | $ | 5,008,186 | $ | 4,677,425 |
| | | | | |
Operating expenses: | | | | |
| Rental expense | | 1,423,327 | | 1,140,497 |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 727,804 | | 808,368 |
| Selling, general and administrative | | 97,270 | | 50,593 |
| Management fees - related party | | 184,108 | | 181,786 |
| | | 2,432,509 | | 2,181,244 |
| | | | | |
| Income from operations | | 2,575,677 | | 2,496,181 |
| | | | | |
Non-operating income (expense) | | | | |
| Interest and other income | | 8,400 | | 14,696 |
| Interest expense | | (1,969,256) | | (1,707,296) |
| Loss on defeasance of debt | | (2,267,220) | | - |
| | | (4,228,076) | | (1,692,600) |
| | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | $ | (1,652,399) | $ | 803,581 |
| | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' (DEFICIT) CAPITAL |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | BVT Capital | | Cranston | | | | Total |
| | | | | Partners XXII | | Parkade, LLC | | CP/BVT, Inc. | | Equity |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, January 1, 2004 | | $ | 1,134,822 | $ | 1,134,822 | $ | 111,614 | $ | 2,381,258 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Net income | | | 393,754 | | 393,755 | | 16,072 | | 803,581 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions | | | (512,500) | | (512,500) | | (4,545) | | (1,029,545) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2004 | | | 1,016,076 | | 1,016,077 | | 123,141 | | 2,155,294 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Net income (loss) | | | 125,072 | | (1,744,423) | | (33,048) | | (1,652,399) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital contribution | | | 21,425 | | - | | - | | 21,425 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions | | | (110,000) | | (4,104,603) | | (7,999) | | (4,222,602) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Purchase of partnership interest (see Note 7) | - | | (6,000,000) | | - | | (6,000,000) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital reallocation | | | (1,052,573) | | 1,052,573 | | - | | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2005 | | $ | - | $ | (9,780,376) | $ | 82,094 | $ | (9,698,282) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | 2005 | | 2004 |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
| | Net (loss) income | $ | (1,652,399) | $ | 803,581 |
| | Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) | | | | |
| | | provided by operating activities: | | | | |
| | | Depreciation and amortization | | 727,804 | | 808,368 |
| | | Write-off of mortgage origination fees | | 337,714 | | |
| | | Loss on disposal of property | | - | | 4,677 |
| | | Provision for doubtful tenant accounts receivable | | 20,000 | | - |
| | (Increase) decrease in: | | | | |
| | | Tenant accounts receivable | | (348,986) | | (54,708) |
| | | Rent receivable | | (170,988) | | (150,766) |
| | | Prepaid expenses | | (575) | | (1,290) |
| | | Mortgage escrows | | 265,838 | | (57,276) |
| | | Leasing commissions | | - | | (12,320) |
| | Increase (decrease) in: | | | | |
| | | Accounts payable | | (10,917) | | 9,418 |
| | | Accrued liabilities | | 184,275 | | 13,252 |
| | | Prepaid rents | | (28,667) | | 141,719 |
| | | Tenant security deposits | | - | | 2,200 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | | (676,901) | | 1,506,855 |
| | | | | | | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | |
| | | Capital expenditures | | - | | (88,767) |
| | | Proceeds from disposal of property | | - | | 1,500 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net cash used in investing activities | | - | | (87,267) |
| | | | | | | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | |
| | | Proceeds from refinancing, net | | 11,366,541 | | - |
| | | Proceeds from partner contribution | | 21,425 | | - |
| | | Mortgage orgination fees | | (235,245) | | - |
| | | Repayments of mortgage note payable | | (374,138) | | (264,204) |
| | | Partner distributions | | (10,222,602) | | (1,029,545) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | 555,981 | | (1,293,749) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | (120,920) | | 125,839 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | 324,478 | | 198,639 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ | 203,558 | $ | 324,478 |
| | | | | | | |
| | Supplemental disclosure of cashflow information: | | | | |
| | | Cash paid during the year for interest | $ | 1,997,841 | $ | 1,707,296 |
| | | | | | | |
| | Net cash provided by refinancing: | | | | |
| | | Proceeds from mortgage notes payable | $ | 36,000,000 | $ | - |
| | | Repayment of mortgage note payable | | (24,633,459) | | - |
| | | | $ | 11,366,541 | $ | - |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Partners of Cranston/BVT Associates Limited Partnership
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Cranston/BVT Associates Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") as of December 31 , 2005, and the related statements of operations, changes in partners' (deficit) capital, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of Cranston/BVT Associates Limited Partnership as of December 31, 2004, were audited by other auditors whose report dated February 23, 2005, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Partnership is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cranston/BVT Associates Limited Partnership as of December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Glastonbury, Connecticut
August 11, 2006

CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Cranston/BVT Associates LLP (the "Partnership") was formed on September 26, 2000, under the laws of the Rhode Island Revised Uniform Partnership Act and filed an election to be a limited liability partnership. On July 29, 2002, the partners elected to convert the Partnership into a Rhode Island Limited Partnership and changed the name to Cranston/BVT Associates Limited Partnership. The Partnership was formed to acquire an interest in real property located in Cranston, Rhode Island, and to construct and operate thereon a retail commercial shopping center.
Financial Statement Presentation
Consistent with accepted practice in the real estate industry, the accompanying balance sheets are unclassified.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases and consists of base rent, and reimbursements for certain costs such as real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and other recoverable costs as provided in the lease agreements. There are no contingent rents.
Real Estate and Improvements
Real estate and improvements thereon are stated at cost. The Partnership's real estate has been pledged as security for a mortgage note payable (see Note 3).
Buildings are depreciated using the straight line method over the estimated useful life of forty years. Tenant improvements are depreciated using the straight line method over their estimated service lives, as determined by management, generally between five and fifteen years. Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $630,938 and $627,524, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Partnership considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Partnership maintains cash and restricted cash (escrow) accounts with various financial institutions, the balance of which may periodically exceed federal depository insurance amounts. Management regularly monitors the financial institutions, together with its cash balances, and tries to keep this potential risk to a minimum.
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CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Leasing Commissions
Leasing commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related leases.
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $31,533 and $28,031, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
Year ending December 31, | | |
| 2006 | | $29,117 |
| 2007 | | 25,055 |
| 2008 | | 24,017 |
| 2009 | | 23,498 |
| 2010 | | 23,498 |
| | | | | |
Mortgage Origination Fees
Mortgage origination fees represent legal fees and other costs relating to the acquisition of mortgage financing. The fees are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related mortgage note payable.
In connection with the mortgage refinancing (see Note 3), the Partnership defeased its existing mortgage with LaSalle Bank National Association f/k/a LaSalle National Bank and wrote-off the remaining mortgage origination fees related to the refinanced mortgage of $337,714.
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $65,333 and $148,948, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years is $23,524 per year.
Prepaid rents
Prepaid rents consist of amounts collected from tenants in advance for rent, real estate taxes, and insurance.
Income Taxes
Income or loss of the Partnership is allocated on a pro-rata basis to each partner as defined by the Partnership agreement. Income taxes or credits resulting from the operations of the Partnership are payable by, or accrue to the benefit of, the partners and, accordingly, are not reflected in the financial statements.
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications were made to the 2004 financial statements to conform with the current year presentation.
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CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
Note 2 - Financial Instruments
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Partnership's financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk consist of tenant accounts receivable and rent receivable. The Partnership assesses the financial strength of its tenants prior to executing leases and typically requires a security deposit and prepayment of rent. The Partnership establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific tenants, historical trends and other information. Approximately 65% and 61% of the Partnership's rental income is from two tenants, collectively, in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 107, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which the determination of fair value is practicable. SFAS No. 107 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.
The carrying amount of the Partnership's financial instruments approximates their fair value as outlined below.
Cash, tenant accounts and rent receivable and accounts payable: The carrying amounts approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.
Mortgage note payable: The carrying amount approximates fair value as the interest rate on the debt approximates the Partnership's current incremental borrowing rate.
Note 3 - Mortgage Note Payable
On April 28, 2005, the Partnership refinanced its existing mortgage obligation with a balance of $24,633,459 and executed a new mortgage in the amount of $36,000,000 secured by the real estate of the Partnership. The mortgage is payable in monthly installments of $206,737 including interest at 5.603%. Any principal and accrued interest outstanding at May 2015 is due and payable at that time.
In connection with the refinancing, the Company defeased the prior mortgage and incurred a loss of approximately $2,267,000 in connection with the defeasance.
Simultaneously with the refinancing, one 49% limited partner's interest was purchased by the other 49% limited partner for $6,000,000 (see Note 7).
Annual principal payments for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Year ending December 31, | | |
2006 | $ | 462,028 |
2007 | | 488,970 |
2008 | | 511,842 |
2009 | | 547,328 |
2010 | | 579,243 |
Thereafter | | 33,158,970 |
Total | $ | 35,748,381 |
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CRANSTON/BVT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
Note 4 - Related Party Transaction
The Partnership is party to a property management agreement with Paolino Management, LLC, which is related to a partner of the Partnership. The agreement provides for a management fee of 4% of gross receipts and certain leasing commissions and continues until cancelled by either party.
Note 5 - Leases
The Partnership is the lessor of commercial real estate under operating leases ranging from five to twenty-five years with various renewal options. Lease payments are made to the Partnership in monthly installments and the payments escalate by varying amounts annually. The Partnership records rent on a straight-line basis over the life of the leases. Amounts recorded as revenue in excess of amounts received increased the rent receivable by $170,988 and $150,766 for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Minimum future rentals to be received on non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2005, for each of the next five years are as follows:
Year ending December 31, | | | |
| 2006 | | $ 3,462,255 |
| 2007 | | 3,421,986 |
| 2008 | | 3,410,413 |
| 2009 | | 3,410,477 |
| 2010 | | 3,380,227 |
| | | | | | |
Note 6 - Operating Lease
The Partnership has entered into an operating lease for equipment expiring April 2007. Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 totaled $11,483.
The aggregate future minimum rentals as of December 31, 2005 for each succeeding year are as follows:
Year ending December 31, | | |
| 2006 | | $11,483 |
| 2007 | | 4,785 |
| | | | |
Note 7 - Purchase of Partnership Interest
On April 28, 2005, Cranston Parkade, LLC (Purchaser) purchased the entire Partnership interest owned by BVT Capital Partners XXII (Seller) for $6,000,000, in accordance with a Purchase and Sale agreement. In the event the Partnership sells, assigns or transfers more than 50% of the Partnership's real estate within two years of April 28, 2005, the Purchaser shall pay the Seller as additional purchase price an amount equal to the difference of (a) the amount of (i) the Seller's prorated share of the sales price had the Partnership agreement been in place and the Seller still owed their interest at the time of sale or (ii) the purchase price attributable to the Partnership ownership sold, less (b) the sum of $6,000,000 plus 5% per annum.
Upon the purchase of the Partnership interest Cranston Parkade, LLC owned 98% and CP/BVT, Inc. owned 2% of the Partnership.
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DOVER PARKADE LLC
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF APRIL 30, 2006 AND 2005
TOGETHER WITH
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
DOVER PARKADE LLC |
BALANCE SHEETS |
APRIL 30, 2006 AND 2005 |
| | | | | | |
ASSETS |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | 2005 |
| | | | 2006 | | (Restated) |
Real estate and improvements: | | | | |
| Land | | $ | 3,154,000 | $ | 3,154,000 |
| Building | | | 10,994,066 | | 10,994,066 |
| Tenant improvements | | 174,340 | | 92,790 |
| | | | 14,322,406 | | 14,240,856 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | 1,548,059 | | 1,245,077 |
| | | | 12,774,347 | | 12,995,779 |
| | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 174,945 | | 159,410 |
Tenant accounts receivable | | 57,264 | | 49,264 |
Rent receivable | | 605,038 | | 493,669 |
Prepaid expenses | | 67,867 | | 65,074 |
Escrows | | | 96,251 | | 523,496 |
Mortgage origination fees, net | | 214,536 | | 198,453 |
Leasing commissions, net | | 184,226 | | 192,831 |
| | | | 1,400,127 | | 1,682,197 |
| | | | | | |
| Total Assets | $ | 14,174,474 | $ | 14,677,976 |
| | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' DEFICIT |
| | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | |
Mortgage note payable | $ | 20,301,348 | $ | 15,288,536 |
Loan payable - related party | | - | | 350,000 |
Accounts payable | | 4,620 | | 24,521 |
Accrued liabilities | | 98,804 | | 100,702 |
Prepaid rents | | | 37,610 | | 47,131 |
Tenant security deposits | | 36,263 | | 36,263 |
| | | | 20,478,645 | | 15,847,153 |
| | | | | | |
Members' deficit | | (6,304,171) | | (1,169,177) |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| Total Liabilities and Members' Deficit | $ | 14,174,474 | $ | 14,677,976 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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DOVER PARKADE LLC |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006 AND 2005 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Revenues: | | | | | |
| Rental income | $ | 2,597,525 | $ | 2,467,442 | |
| | | | | | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | |
| Rental expense | | 496,798 | | 496,550 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 357,569 | | 348,626 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | | 17,924 | | 14,690 | |
| Management fees - related party | | 95,658 | | 92,702 | |
| | | 967,949 | | 952,568 | |
| | | | | | |
| Income from operations | | 1,629,576 | | 1,514,874 | |
| | | | | | |
Non-operating income (expense) | | | | | |
| Interest and other income | | 67 | | 496 | |
| Interest expense | | (1,094,814) | | (1,129,503) | |
| Loss on defeasance of debt | | (3,075,163) | | - | |
| | | (4,169,910) | | (1,129,007) | |
| | | | | | |
| Net (loss) income | $ | (2,540,334) | $ | 385,867 | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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DOVER PARKADE LLC |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' DEFICIENCY |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006 AND 2005 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Sixth | | | | Total |
| | | | | Venture | | Tri-City Plaza, Inc. | | Equity |
| | | | | | | | |
| Balance, May 1, 2004 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | As previously reported | | $ | (762,703) | $ | (762,702) | $ | (1,525,405) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Adjustment | | | 190,692 | | 190,691 | | 381,383 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, May 1, 2004, as restated | | (572,011) | | (572,011) | | (1,144,022) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Net income | | | 192,934 | | 192,933 | | 385,867 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions | | | (205,511) | | (205,511) | | (411,022) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, April 30, 2005 (restated) | | (584,588) | | (584,589) | | (1,169,177) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Net loss | | | (1,270,167) | | (1,270,167) | | (2,540,334) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions | | | (1,297,330) | | (1,297,330) | | (2,594,660) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, April 30, 2006 | | $ | (3,152,085) | $ | (3,152,086) | $ | (6,304,171) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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DOVER PARKADE LLC |
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2006 AND 2005 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | 2006 | | 2005 |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
| | Net (loss) income | $ | (2,540,334) | $ | 385,867 |
| | Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash and cash | | | | |
| | | equivalents (used in) provided by operating activities: | | | | |
| | Depreciation and amortization | | 357,569 | | 348,626 |
| | Write-off of mortgage origination fees | | 153,156 | | - |
| | (Increase) decrease in: | | | | |
| | | Tenant accounts receivable | | (8,000) | | (29,791) |
| | | Rent receivable | | (111,369) | | (124,980) |
| | | Prepaid expenses | | (2,793) | | (4,872) |
| | | Escrows | | 427,245 | | (413,530) |
| | | Leasing commissions | | (20,011) | | - |
| | Increase (decrease) in: | | | | |
| | | Accounts payable | | (19,901) | | 2,574 |
| | | Accrued liabilities | | (1,898) | | 7,349 |
| | | Prepaid rents | | (9,521) | | (94,204) |
| | | Tenant security deposits | | - | | (36,992) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | | (1,775,857) | | 40,047 |
| | | | | | | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | |
| | | Payment for tenant improvements | | (81,550) | | - |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net cash used in investing activities | | (81,550) | | - |
| | | | | | | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | |
| | | Proceeds from refinancing, net | | 5,239,313 | | - |
| | | Proceeds from issuance of loan payable - related party | | - | | 350,000 |
| | | Payment of mortgage origination fees | | (195,210) | | (30,300) |
| | | Repayments of mortgage note payable | | (226,501) | | (162,918) |
| | | Repayment of loan payable - related party | | (350,000) | | - |
| | | Partner distributions | | (2,594,660) | | (411,022) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | 1,872,942 | | (254,240) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | 15,535 | | (214,193) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | 159,410 | | 373,603 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ | 174,945 | $ | 159,410 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | | | | |
| | | Cash paid during the year for interest | $ | 1,094,814 | $ | 1,129,503 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Net cash provided by refinancing: | | | | |
| | | Proceeds from mortgage note payable | $ | 20,500,000 | $ | - |
| | | Repayment of mortgage note payable | | (15,260,687) | | - |
| | | | $ | 5,239,313 | $ | - |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Members of Dover Parkade, LLC
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Dover Parkade LLC (the "Company") as of April 30, 2006, and the related statements of operations, changes in members' deficit, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of Dover Parkade LLC as of April 30, 2005, were audited by other auditors whose report dated July 20, 2005 (except for Note 8 as to which the date is August 10, 2006), expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Dover Parkade LLC as of April 30, 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Glastonbury, Connecticut
August 23, 2006

DOVER PARKADE LLC
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended April 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Dover Parkade LLC (the "Company") was formed on May 6, 1999, under the laws of the State of New Jersey and has elected to be a Limited Liability Company. As an LLC, the members' liability is limited to their investment in the Company plus any obligations they may have personally guaranteed. The Company was formed to acquire an interest in real property located in Dover, New Jersey, and to construct and operate thereon a retail commercial shopping center.
The operating agreement dated May 1, 1999 (the "Agreement") provides for the Company to be in existence until December 31, 2075, unless dissolved in accordance with the Agreement. Generally, members are not personally liable for any debts or losses of the Company beyond their respective capital contributions. Profits, losses and all gains and losses from a capital transaction shall be allocated to members based on their interest in the Company, which is presently fifty percent to Sixth Venture, LLC and fifty percent to Tri-City Plaza, Inc.
Financial Statement Presentation
Consistent with accepted practice in the real estate industry, the accompanying balance sheets are unclassified.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases and consists of base rent, and reimbursements for certain costs such as real estate taxes, utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and other recoverable costs as provided in the lease agreements. There are no contingent rents.
Real Estate and Improvements
Real estate and improvements thereon are stated at cost. The Company's real estate has been pledged as security for a mortgage note payable (see Note 3).
Buildings are depreciated using the straight line method over the estimated useful life of forty years. Tenant improvements are depreciated using the straight line method over their estimated service lives, as determined by management, generally between five and fifteen years. Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005 was $302,982 and $293,391, respectively.
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DOVER PARKADE LLC
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended April 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash and restricted cash (escrow) accounts with various financial institutions, the balance of which may periodically exceed federal depository insurance amounts. Management regularly monitors the financial institutions, together with its cash balances, and tries to keep this potential risk to a minimum.
Leasing Commissions
Leasing commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related leases.
Amortization expense for the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005 was $28,616 and $29,366, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
Year ending April 30: | | |
| 2007 | | $26,463 |
| 2008 | | 26,347 |
| 2009 | | 26,115 |
| 2010 | | 26,115 |
| 2011 | | 26,115 |
| | | |
Mortgage Origination Fees
Mortgage origination fees represent legal fees and other costs relating to the acquisition of mortgage financing. The fees are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related mortgage note payable.
In connection with the mortgage refinancing (see Note 4), the Company defeased its existing mortgage with Wells Fargo N/A f/k/a Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. and wrote-off the remaining mortgage origination fees related to the refinanced mortgage of $153,156.
Amortization expense for the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005 was $25,971 and $25,869, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years is $23,404 per year.
Prepaid rents
Prepaid rents consist of amounts collected from tenants in advance for rent, real estate taxes, and insurance.
Income Taxes
Income or loss of the Company is allocated on a pro-rata basis to each member as defined by the Agreement. Income taxes or credits resulting from the operations of the Company are payable by, or accrue to the benefit of, the members and, accordingly, are not reflected in the financial statements.
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications were made to the 2005 financial statements to conform with the current year presentation.
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DOVER PARKADE LLC
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended April 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 2 - Restatement
The adjustment for the straight line rent calculation was corrected. This correction resulted in an increase in rent receivable and partners' capital of $381,383 as of May 1, 2004.
Note 3 - Financial Instruments
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company's financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk consist of tenant accounts receivable and rent receivable. The Company assesses the financial strength of its tenants prior to executing leases and typically requires a security deposit and prepayment of rent. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific tenants, historical trends and other information. Management believes that tenant accounts and rent receivables are fully collectible at April 30 2006 and 2005, and therefore has not recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts. Approximately 73% of the Company's rental income is from two tenants, collectively, in both 2006 and 2005.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 107, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which the determination of fair value is practicable. SFAS No. 107 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.
The carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments approximates their fair value as outlined below.
Cash, tenant accounts and rent receivable and accounts payable: The carrying amounts approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.
Mortgage note payable: The carrying amount approximates fair value as the interest rate on the debt approximates the Company's current incremental borrowing rate.
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DOVER PARKADE LLC
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended April 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 4 - Mortgage Note Payable
On June 8, 2005, the Company refinanced its existing mortgage note payable with a balance of $15,260,687 and executed a new mortgage note payable in the amount of $20,500,000 secured by the real estate of the Company. The mortgage is payable in monthly installments of $114,577 including interest at 5.358%. Any principal and accrued interest outstanding at August 2015 is due and payable at that time.
In connection with the refinancing, the Company defeased the prior mortgage and incurred a loss of approximately $3,075,000 in connection with the defeasance.
Annual principal payments for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Year ending April 30: | | |
| 2007 | $ | 294,336 |
| 2008 | | 310,500 |
| 2009 | | 327,551 |
| 2010 | | 345,539 |
| 2011 | | 364,514 |
| Thereafter | | 18,658,908 |
| Total | $ | 20,301,348 |
| | | |
Note 5 - Related Party Transaction
The Company is party to a property management agreement with Paramount Realty which is related to a member of the Company. The agreement provides for a management fee of 4% of gross receipts and certain leasing commissions and continues until cancelled by either party.
During the year ended April 30, 2006, a loan payable in the amount of $350,000 was repaid to the owner of a member.
Note 6 - Leases
The Company is the lessor of commercial real estate under operating leases ranging from five to twenty-five years with various renewal options. Lease payments are made to the Company in monthly installments and the payments escalate by varying amounts annually. The Company records rent on a straight-line basis over the life of the leases. Amounts recorded as revenue in excess of amounts received increased the rent receivable by $111,369 and $124,980 for the years ended April 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Minimum future rentals to be received on non-cancelable leases as of April 30, 2006, for each of the next five years are as follows:
Year ending April 30: | | |
2006 | $ | 3,462,255 |
2007 | | 3,421,986 |
2008 | | 3,410,413 |
2009 | | 3,410,477 |
2010 | | 3,380,227 |
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DOVER PARKADE LLC
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Years Ended April 30, 2006 and 2005
Note 7 - Deposits
A deposit in the amount of $410,000 is included in escrows as of April 30, 2005 for a commitment fee on the refinancing of the mortgage (see Note 4). The commitment fee was refunded to the Company at the closing of the refinancing.
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