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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000
OR
[ ] 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 1-13089
U.S. Restaurant Properties, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 75-2687420
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
12240 Inwood Rd., Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75244
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(972) 387-1487
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
12240 Inwood Rd., Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75244
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark 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.
Yes X No
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As of November 10, 2000, U.S. Restaurant Properties, Inc. had 15,418,145 shares
of common stock $.001 par value outstanding.
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Independent Accountants' Report........................................................3
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2000
and December 31, 1999 (Unaudited)....................................4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 (Unaudited).................6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and
1999 (Unaudited).....................................................7
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the
nine months ended September 30, 2000 (Unaudited).....................8
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine
months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 (Unaudited).................9
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).............11
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations...........................................17
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk...................23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings............................................................24
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds....................................24
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities..............................................24
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..........................24
Item 5. Other Information............................................................24
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................................24
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
U.S. Restaurant Properties, Inc.
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of U.S.
Restaurant Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September
30, 2000, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations,
comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three-month
and nine-month periods then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial
information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial
data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the
objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to such condensed consolidated financial statements for them to be in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America, the consolidated balance sheet of U.S.
Restaurant Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999, and
the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive operations,
stockholders' equity and partners' capital and cash flows for the year then
ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 30, 2000, we
expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In
our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1999 is fairly stated, in all
material respects, in relation of the consolidated balance sheet from which it
has been derived.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Dallas, Texas
October 30, 2000
(November 9, 2000 as to Note 9)
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Property, net
Land $ 205,855 $ 210,976
Building and leasehold improvements 397,261 410,010
Machinery and equipment 13,985 13,535
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617,101 634,521
Less: accumulated depreciation (63,104) (49,381)
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553,997 585,140
Construction in progress 7,655 26,699
Cash and cash equivalents 3,178 9,695
Restricted cash and marketable securities 1,657 13,794
Rent and other receivables, net 13,504 10,406
(includes $0 and $308 due from related parties, and $4,082 and
$4,606 allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, respectively)
Prepaid expenses and purchase deposits 1,785 1,485
Investments 2,693 2,538
Notes receivable, net 13,430 11,652
(includes $437 and $2,186 due from related parties and $2,963 and
$1,499 allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, respectively)
Mortgage loans receivable 23,592 24,907
Net investment in direct financing leases 4,014 6,041
Intangibles and other assets, net 8,068 9,720
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 633,573 $ 702,077
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 18,584 $ 17,743
Accrued dividends and distributions 3,628 9,619
Unearned contingent rent 1,899 2,229
Deferred gain on sale of property 423 512
Line of credit 119,036 147,086
Notes payable 235,632 247,986
Mortgage note payable 1,015 1,036
Capitalized lease obligation 16 17
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 380,233 426,228
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
MINORITY INTEREST IN OPERATING PARTNERSHIPS 76,463 81,685
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.001 par value per share;
50,000 shares authorized, Series A - 3,680 shares
issued and outstanding at September 30, 2000
and December 31, 1999 (aggregate liquidation value of $92,000) 4 4
Common stock, $.001 par value per share;
100,000 shares authorized, 15,383 and 15,405
shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2000
and December 31, 1999, respectively 15 15
Additional paid-in capital 281,055 281,420
Excess stock, $.001 par value per share
15,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,617) (1,829)
Distributions in excess of net income (102,580) (85,446)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 176,877 194,164
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 633,573 $ 702,077
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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(NOT COVERED (NOT COVERED
BY INDEPENDENT BY INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT) ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT)
Revenues:
Rental income $ 18,637 $ 18,264 $ 57,166 $ 53,687
Interest income 1,396 2,004 4,019 5,398
Amortization of unearned income
on direct financing leases 128 212 465 709
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Total revenues 20,161 20,480 61,650 59,794
Expenses:
Rent 283 131 992 375
Depreciation and amortization 5,983 6,002 18,983 16,949
General and administrative 1,808 1,457 7,203 4,618
Provision for doubtful accounts 285 274 6,455 569
Loss on renegotiated leases -- -- 1,367 --
Interest expense 7,657 7,756 23,206 21,896
Termination of management contract 670 (1,014) (3,752) 3,628
Impairment of long-lived assets 1,899 -- 5,271 --
Equity in net loss of affiliates -- 37 -- (44)
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Total expenses 18,585 14,643 59,725 47,991
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Income before gain (loss) on sale of property
and minority interests 1,576 5,837 1,925 11,803
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Gain (loss) on sale of property 978 (551) 1,649 (104)
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Income before minority interests 2,554 5,286 3,574 11,699
Minority interests (1,141) (264) (3,151) (474)
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Net income 1,413 5,022 423 11,225
Dividends on preferred stock (1,776) (1,776) (5,327) (5,327)
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Net income (loss) allocable to
common stockholders $ (363) $ 3,246 $ (4,904) $ 5,898
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Net income (loss) per share
Basic $ (0.02) $ 0.21 $ (0.32) $ 0.40
Diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.20 $ (0.32) $ 0.38
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 15,378 15,342 15,380 14,683
Diluted 15,378 16,265 15,380 15,645
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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(NOT COVERED (NOT COVERED
BY INDEPENDENT BY INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT) ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT)
Net income $ 1,413 $ 5,022 $ 423 $ 11,225
Other comprehensive gain -
unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (46) (259) 212 (594)
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Comprehensive income $ 1,367 $ 4,763 $ 635 $ 10,631
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
ACCUMULATED
ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTIONS OTHER
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK PAID-IN IN EXCESS OF COMPREHENSIVE
SHARES PAR VALUE SHARES PAR VALUE CAPITAL NET INCOME LOSS TOTAL
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Balance at January 1, 2000 3,680 $ 4 15,405 $ 15 $281,420 $ (85,446) $ (1,829) $194,164
Net Income 423
423
Common stock repurchased
and retired, and converted OP units (22) -- (365) (365)
Other comprehensive gain
212 212
Distributions on common stock
and distributions declared (12,230) (12,230)
Distributions on preferred stock
(5,327) (5,327)
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Balance at September 30, 2000 3,680 $ 4 15,383 $ 15 $281,055 $(102,580) $ (1,617) $176,877
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999
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(NOT COVERED
BY INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 423 $ 11,225
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 18,983 16,949
Amortization of deferred financing costs 886 891
Impairment of long-lived assets 5,271 --
Write-off and increase in reserves on receivables 6,455 569
Realized and unrealized gain on trading securities
and accretion of interest income (412) (1,458)
Equity in loss of affiliates -- (44)
Minority interests 3,151 474
Loss (gain) on sale of property (1,649) 104
Loss on sale of investments 816 --
Termination of management contract (3,752) 3,628
Increase in rent and other receivables (6,271) (1,884)
Increase in prepaid expenses (300) (397)
Reduction in net investment in direct financing leases 1,880 1,452
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 961 846
Decrease in unearned contingent rent (330) (33)
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25,689 21,097
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Cash provided by operating activities 26,112 32,322
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, net 42,319 11,124
Purchase of property (14,614) (93,736)
Purchase of machinery and equipment (192) (2,840)
Purchase deposits used -- 8,616
Purchase of investments -- (620)
Proceeds from sale of investments 259 379
Distributions received on investments 133 217
Decrease in restricted cash 12,137 --
Increase in mortgage loans receivable (53) (1,200)
Reduction of mortgage loans receivable principal 1,368 1,121
Increase in notes receivable (7,064) (13,004)
Reduction of notes receivable principal 2,330 2,452
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Cash provided by (used in) investing activities 36,623 (87,491)
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999
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(NOT COVERED
BY INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from line of credit $ 32,293 $ 143,714
Payments on line of credit (72,843) (77,594)
Distributions to minority interest (4,535) (1,603)
Cash distributions to stockholders/partners (12,230) (19,556)
Payment of preferred stock dividends (5,327) (5,327)
Decrease in accrued dividends payable (5,991) --
Proceeds from sale of stock -- 20,661
Payments on notes/mortgage payable (21) --
Financing costs and other intangibles (225) (1,354)
Payments on capitalized lease obligations (1) (58)
Repurchase and retirement of stock (372) (1,922)
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Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities (69,252) 56,961
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (6,517) 1,792
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 9,695 1,857
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,178 $ 3,649
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE:
Interest paid during the period,
net of amounts capitalized of $693 and $1,044, respectively $ 21,537 $ 20,098
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NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property under capital lease $ -- $ 12
Fair value of stock/units issued for property -- 2,407
Deferred rent on sale of property -- 96
Deferred gain on sale of property -- 89
Deferred gain on repossessed of property 89 --
Property acquired in exchange for note payable -- 15,000
Unrealized loss on investments classified as available for sale 212 594
Notes received on sale of investments -- 1,138
Notes received on sale of property 1,233 315
Notes written-off on repossessed of property 306 --
Net transfers from construction in progress to property 30,188 15,038
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase (decrease) in common stock dividends accrued $ (5,991) $ 936
Increase in distributions to minority interest accrued -- 99
Fair value of stock received in exchange for investments 88 --
OP units converted to common stock 86 --
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
U.S. Restaurant Properties, Inc. (the "Company") is a self-administered and
self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"), as defined under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As noted in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company became the
successor entity to U.S. Restaurant Properties Master L.P. (collectively with
its subsidiaries, "USRP"). The business and operations of the Company are
conducted primarily through U.S. Restaurant Properties Operating L.P. ("OP"). At
September 30, 2000, the Company owned 92.33% of and controlled the OP. As of
September 30, 2000, the Company owned 878 properties in 48 states.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1999, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2000, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year
ending December 31, 2000. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been
condensed or omitted in this report on Form 10-Q pursuant to the Rules and
Regulations of the SEC. In the opinion of management, the disclosures contained
in this report are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
Accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on
estimates than at year end and the results of operations for the interim periods
shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected
for the fiscal year. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited
condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (of a normal
recurring nature) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial
position of the Company as of September 30, 2000, the consolidated results of
its operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, and stockholders' equity and cash flows for the
nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999.
The Company derives its revenues primarily from the leasing of its properties to
operators (primarily restaurants) on a "triple net" basis. Triple net leases
typically require the tenants to be responsible for property operating costs,
including property taxes, insurance, maintenance and, in most cases, the ground
rents where applicable. Accordingly, the accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements do not include costs for property taxes and insurance which
are the responsibility of the tenants. Additionally, those amounts associated
with ground rent expense where the tenant is responsible for the ground rents
have been recorded as a reduction to rent revenues with no impact on net income.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, the Company has
recorded rent expense of $1,019,000 and $3,055,000 in 2000, respectively, and
$1,042,000 and $2,858,000 in 1999, respectively, as reductions to rent revenues.
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 reported
amounts of certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as of and for the
reporting periods. Actual results may differ from such estimates.
Amounts in previous periods have been reclassified to conform to current period
presentation.
As disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for December 31, 1999, the Company
revised its accounting for contingent rent on a prospective basis, effective May
21, 1998, to account for contingent rents in accordance with the initial
consensus reached in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Emerging Issues
Task Force ("EITF") 98-9, "Accounting for Contingent Rent in Interim Financial
Periods." As the Company has already complied with the requirements of
accounting for contingent rents, the Company believes it is in compliance with
Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements" which is effective October 1, 2000.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended, is effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 2000. This standard requires that all
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derivative financial instruments be recognized as either assets or liabilities
on the balance sheet at their fair values and that accounting for the changes in
the fair values is dependent upon the intended use of the derivatives and their
resulting designations. The new standard will supercede or amend existing
standards that deal with hedge accounting and derivatives. The Company has not
yet determined the effect adopting this standard will have on its financial
statements.
The Company had 15,383,108 and 15,404,597 shares of common stock outstanding as
of September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.
2. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Basic income (loss) per share is computed based upon the weighted average number
of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects
the dilutive effect of stock options, contingent shares and OP units on which
the price is guaranteed ("Guaranteed Stock"). The convertible preferred stock
was anti-dilutive in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and
1999.
A reconciliation of net income (loss) per share and the weighted average shares
outstanding for calculating basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for
the periods ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 is as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) 2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net income $ 1,413 $ 5,022 $ 423 $ 11,225
Dividends on preferred stock (1,776) (1,776) (5,327) (5,327)
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Net income allocable to common stockholders $ (363) $ 3,246 $ (4,904) $ 5,898
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Net income per share allocable to common stockholders - Basic $ (0.02) $ 0.21 $ (0.32) $ 0.40
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Net income per share allocable to common stockholders - Diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.20 $ (0.32) $ 0.38
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Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 15,378 15,342 15,380 14,683
Dilutive effect of outstanding options -- 40 -- 47
Dilutive effect of contingent OP units -- 825 -- 825
Dilutive effect of Guaranteed Stock -- 58 -- 90
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Diluted (a) 15,378 16,265 15,380 15,645
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(a) September 30, 2000 excludes 3,679,938 shares of
convertible preferred stock, 142,957 shares of Guaranteed
Stock, 825,000 contingent shares, 702,577 stock options and
1,291,375 OP units, which are anti-dilutive. September 30,
1999 excludes 3,679,938 shares of convertible preferred stock,
622,000 stock options and 1,294,587 OP units, which are
anti-dilutive.
3. PROPERTY
During the nine months ended September 30, 2000, the Company completed the sale
and disposal of 62 properties for net cash proceeds of $42,319,000, net of
closing costs, and $1,233,000 of notes. The Company transferred completed
construction costs of approximately $30,188,000 on seven properties from
construction in progress to land, building and equipment during the nine months
ended September 30, 2000. In addition the Company acquired two pieces of land
and two development properties for an aggregate purchase price of $163,000.
During the three months ended September 30, 2000, the Company repossessed
property that secured a note receivable. The recorded value of the repossessed
property was $232,000 and the value of the note written-off was $306,000.
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In the normal course of business, the Company may sign purchase agreements and
deposit earnest money to acquire restaurant properties. Such agreements become
binding obligations upon the completion of a due diligence period ranging
usually from 30 to 60 days.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2000, as part of the Company's
regular analysis of its long-lived assets, the Company determined that the 41
service stations in Georgia that were sold, as well as 20 other properties, had
carrying values in excess of net realizable value. During this period, the
Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $5,271,000 to revalue these
assets to net realizable value. The net realizable value of these assets was
determined by discounting the estimated cash flows of each asset or using cash
proceeds from the sale of the assets less costs associated with the sale. Of the
$5,271,000 impairment charge, $1,846,000 related to the 41 service stations in
Georgia and $3,425,000 related to the 20 other properties.
On October 13, 2000, the Company announced its intention to sell properties to
generate approximately $56,000,000 in net proceeds over the next nine months.
Proceeds from the sales will be used to reduce the Company's debt. The Company
has identified potential properties that it believes could be sold to raise up
to $70,947,000; however, the actual properties sold will depend on receiving
offers for the individual properties that are acceptable to the Company.
4. INVESTMENTS
The aggregate cost basis and net unrealized (loss) gain for investments
classified as available for sale at September 30, 2000 were $3,691,000 and
$(1,617,000), respectively. The net unrealized gain (loss) is recorded as
accumulated other comprehensive loss of which a gain (loss) of $(46,000) and
$212,000 was recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000,
respectively. In addition to these investments, the Company has other
investments carried at a cost basis of approximately $619,000. During the three
months ended March 31, 2000, the Company liquidated its investment in ANZ Co.,
and dissolved the Lending Group GP, Inc. and the Lending Group LP, Inc., which
had been accounted for under the equity method.
5. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES
In January 1998, the OP entered into a credit agreement with a syndicate of
banks for an unsecured revolving credit line of $175,000,000. The OP received
advances under this credit agreement to finance the acquisition of properties,
to repair and update properties and for working capital. As of September 30,
2000, the Company had $119,036,000 outstanding under this credit agreement. The
banks will also issue standby letters of credit for the account of the Company
under this line of credit. As of September 30, 2000 the Company had a $1,776,000
letter of credit outstanding. This credit agreement expires on January 9, 2001
and provides that borrowings thereunder bear interest in tranches of 30, 60 or
90 - day LIBOR contracts at the then current LIBOR plus a margin spread of
either 1.05%, 1.20% or 1.35%, dependent on a leverage ratio formula. At
September 30, 2000, the margin spread was 1.35% and the weighted average
effective rate of the credit agreement was 7.97%. Based on the leverage ratio as
of September 30, 2000, the margin spread will drop to 1.20% effective October 1,
2000. There is an unused line of credit fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused
portion of the credit agreement and a 1.5% per annum fee on the outstanding
letter of credit. The line of credit requires the Company to maintain a Minimum
Combined Equity Value of $200,000,000, total adjusted outstanding indebtedness
not to exceed 60% of capitalization value, secured indebtedness not to exceed
15% of capitalization value, debt yield of not less than 16%, distributions not
to exceed Consolidated Net Earnings and other financial covenants as defined in
the line of credit agreement. On February 23, 1999, the OP entered into an
Assignment and Acceptance agreement that became effective on April 12, 1999.
Under the terms of the Assignment and Acceptance, the OP accepted the assignment
of $10,000,000 of the available credit line. This agreement effectively reduced
the maximum availability under the revolving credit agreement by $10,000,000.
In April 1999, the OP entered into a credit agreement with Credit Lyonnais for
an unsecured term loan of $50,000,000. As of September 30, 2000, all $50,000,000
was outstanding and bears interest at 9.1875% (based on the 30 day LIBOR rate of
6.625% plus a spread of 2.5625%). This credit facility matures in April 2002.
Effective July 3, 2000, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with
Credit Lyonnais for a notional amount of $50,000,000 on which the Company pays a
fixed rate of 7.05% and receives a variable rate based upon LIBOR. The interest
rate swap agreement expires in May 2003 but may be terminated earlier subject to
certain restrictions. The agreement calls for the net interest expense or income
to be paid or received quarterly. At September 30, 2000, the interest rate swap
was valued at $(688,000).
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The Company is in compliance with all covenants associated with its revolving
credit facilities as of September 30, 2000.
6. NOTES PAYABLE
On February 26, 1997, the Company issued $40,000,000 in privately placed debt
which consisted of $12,500,000 Series A Senior Secured Guaranteed Notes with a
8.06% interest rate, which were due January 31, 2000, and $27,500,000 Series B
Senior Secured Guaranteed Notes with a 8.30% interest rate, due January 31,
2002. In January 1998, the note holders agreed to release the collateral for
these notes. In January 2000, the Company paid the $12,500,000 Series A Senior
Secured Guaranteed Notes in full as scheduled.
The Company is in compliance with all covenants associated with its debt and
credit facilities as of September 30, 2000.
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In order to satisfy franchisor requirements, the Managing General Partner of
Arkansas Restaurants #10 L.P. ("ARK #10") was owned by an individual who is a
member of the Board of Directors of the Company through February 2000. He
received no compensation for this role. At December 31, 1999, a note receivable
of $1,187,000 was due from ARK #10 for which the Company had reserved $1,141,000
as an allowance for uncollectability. The note receivable was due on July 1,
2016 and had an interest rate of 9.0% per annum. During the three months ended
June 30, 2000, the Company determined that the reduced operations of ARK #10
made collection of this note improbable and wrote the note off against the
established reserve.
In connection with Mr. Robert Stetson's resignation as Chief Executive Officer
and President of the Company, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement
and Consulting Agreement with Mr. Stetson as of October 6, 1999. Pursuant to the
terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to provide Mr. Stetson one
or more loans, up to the aggregate of $800,000, for the sole purpose of
acquiring shares of the Company's common stock from time to time in the open
market. In March 2000, the Company advanced $400,000 to Mr. Stetson for the
purchase of the common stock of the Company. The promissory note provides for an
interest rate of 7.0% per annum and quarterly payments of interest only through
December 2005, with a final payment of principal and interest due in March,
2006. Pursuant to the note agreement, Mr. Stetson has pledged the common stock
purchased with the note proceeds as collateral for the loans.
Effective September 22, 2000, the Company and Mr. Stetson entered into an
Amendment to the Settlement Agreement providing for two changes to the original
Settlement Agreement which were consummated in October 2000. First, Mr. Stetson
executed a second promissory note in the amount of $300,000 in exchange for
which he received 35,037 restricted shares of USRP common stock (calculated
based on a value of $8.5625 per share). Second, the Company advanced Mr. Stetson
$75,000 under a third promissory note to be used for the sole purpose of
acquiring shares of the Company's common stock in the open market. Both notes
bear interest at 7.0% per annum and provide for quarterly payments of interest
only through July 2006, with a final payment of principal and interest due in
October 2006, and are secured by the restricted common stock and stock
purchased with the note proceeds.
In 1996, Southeast Fast Food Partners ("SFF") was formed to purchase and operate
24 Hardee's locations. To satisfy the requirements of the franchisor, an officer
and director of the Company agreed to form a company to serve as the Managing
General Partner of SFF. As of March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, a note
receivable of $538,000 and $358,000, respectively, was due from SFF. The note
receivable was due on July 15, 2000 and had an interest rate of 9.0% per annum.
During 1999, the operations of SFF were sold to Saulat Enterprises and the
partnership was liquidated. The Company continued to own and lease the real
estate locations to the new operator. During the nine months ended September 30,
2000, the Company determined that the closure of all operations of SFF made
collection of this note improbable and wrote the note off against the
established reserve.
In April 1998, two affiliates of the Company, U.S. Restaurant Lending GP, Inc.,
(the "General Partner") and U.S. Restaurant Lending LP, Inc. (the "Limited
Partner") entered into a joint venture and limited partnership agreements with
MLQ Investors, L.P., an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co. to form two limited
partnerships. The two limited partnerships engaged in lending activities to
owners and operators of quick service franchise and gas
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station/convenience store outlets. During the first quarter of 2000, all
partners involved agreed to dissolve the joint venture.
In March 1998, the Company issued 23,725 shares of common stock for a 15%
ownership interest in The Anz Company, LLC ("ANZ"). During 1999 and 1998, ANZ
provided leasing and brokerage services for the Company. These services
represented approximately 9.0% of ANZ's total revenue. During the three month
period ended March 31, 2000, the Company liquidated its interest in ANZ.
8. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND MINORITY INTERESTS
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS
On July 14, 2000, the Company announced a new common stock dividend plan, which
provides that common stock, and minority interest OP unit dividends be paid on a
monthly basis beginning August 15, 2000. During the nine months ended September
30, 2000, the Company declared dividends of $13,259,000 to its common
stockholders and the minority interest OP unitholders and $5,327,000 to its
preferred stockholders (or $0.4825 per quarter per share of preferred stock).
MINORITY INTERESTS
As reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999, each OP unit represents a minority interest in the OP of the
Company. Each OP unit participates in any income (loss) of the OP based on the
percent ownership in the OP and receives a cash dividend in an amount equivalent
to a share of common stock. Each OP unit may be exchanged at any time by the
holder thereof for one share of common stock of the Company. With each exchange
of outstanding OP units for common stock, the Company's percentage ownership
interest in the OP, directly or indirectly, will increase. During the nine
months ended September 30, 2000, 3,212 OP units with guaranteed values were
converted to 10,005 shares of common stock based on the guaranteed value. As of
September 30, 2000 there were 1,291,375 OP units outstanding.
In addition, pursuant to a termination agreement entered into between the
Company and QSV Properties, Inc. ("QSV"), the former managing partner of the
Company's predecessor, QSV is entitled to an additional 825,000 shares of common
stock of the Company or its equivalent in OP units if certain earnings targets
are met by the year 2000. These earnings targets are based upon what QSV would
have received under the management contract that was terminated. For the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000, the Company recorded a (charge)
credit of $(670,000) and $3,752,000, respectively, representing an increase in
the value from June 30, 2000 to September 30, 2000 and a decrease in the value
from December 31, 1999 to September 30, 2000, respectively, of the 825,000
contingent units earned under the earnings target formula. The 825,000
contingent units have not been issued and will not participate in any income
(loss) or receive any distributions from the OP until such shares are issued.
In October 1999, the Company formed USRP/HCI Partnership 1, L.P. ("HJV"), a
subsidiary of the Company, with an unrelated third party. Pursuant to the
limited partnership agreement, the Company contributed certain properties and
sold other properties to the unrelated third party, for net proceeds of
$52,793,000, for contribution to the partnership. Under the terms of this
transaction, the unrelated third party receives annual preferred distributions
equal to $4,675,000, payable monthly from the cash flows of HJV and the Company
is entitled to all remaining cash, after payment of partnership expenses. Income
is allocated to each partner equal to their distribution.
The OP units outstanding at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 of
1,291,375 and 1,294,587, respectively, and the preferred partnership interests
represent the minority interests of the Company.
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Minority interest in the OP and the preferred partnership consists of the
following at September 30, 2000 (in thousands):
Balance at January 1, 2000 $ 81,685
OP units converted to common stock (86)
Change in market value of contingent shares during the period (3,752)
Distributions paid and accrued in the period (4,535)
Income allocated to minority interest 3,151
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Balance at September 30, 2000 $ 76,463
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9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During November 2000, the Company received a binding loan commitment from Bank
of America, subject to the completion of satisfactory due diligence, to provide
a credit facility consisting of a two-year $7,000,000 unsecured revolving line
of credit and a secured bridge facility of $175,000,000 to refinance the
revolving line of credit which matures January 9, 2001 and the term loan of
$50,000,000 that matures in April 2002. The credit facility is expected to bear
interest at LIBOR plus 225 basis points and the bridge loan will mature in six
months, with one six month extension available. As part of the agreement, the
Company has agreed to engage Banc of America Securities, LLC to structure,
execute and place the securitization of the assets used to collateralize the
bridge loan. It is anticipated that the securitization will be interest only,
based on a floating rate, and that the term will be a minimum of five years. In
connection with the refinancing of the $50,000,000 term loan that matures in
April 2002, the Company expects to write-off approximately $340,000 worth of
unamortized loan origination fees associated with the facility.
Pursuant to the terms of the $27,500,000 Series B Senior Secured Guaranteed
Notes, the Company is working concurrently with the noteholders to establish a
special purpose entity to hold properties to secure this debt on the same basis
as the Bank of America credit facility. It is anticipated that the collateral
used as security will consist primarily of properties which have already been
identified as candidates for sale. If the collateral used as security for these
notes is sold and the notes are paid off prior to maturity, the Company expects
to write-off approximately $100,000 worth of unamortized loan origination fees
associated with the notes.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company derives its revenue primarily from the leasing of its properties
(primarily restaurants) to operators on a "triple net" basis. Triple net leases
typically require the tenants to be responsible for property operating costs,
including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and in most cases, the ground
rents where applicable. Approximately 50% of the Company's leases provide for a
base rent plus a percentage of the sales in excess of a threshold amount. As a
result, portions of the Company's revenues are a function of the number of
properties in operation and their level of sales. Sales at individual properties
are influenced by local market conditions, the efforts of specific operators,
marketing, new product programs, support of the franchisor and the general state
of the economy.
The following discussion considers the specific impact of such factors on the
results of operations of the Company for the following periods.
Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2000 to the three months
ended September 30, 1999
Revenues, including income earned on direct financing leases, in the three
months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $20,161,000, down 2% from the
$20,480,000 recorded for the three months ended September 30, 1999. The decrease
in revenues is primarily due to sales of properties during the nine months ended
September 30, 2000, offset by development properties being completed and leased.
For the three months ended September 30, 2000, approximately 7.6% of the
Company's rental revenues resulted from percentage rents (rents determined as a
percentage of tenant sales), compared with 6.9% for the three months ended
September 30, 1999. Also included in revenues is interest income relating to
notes and mortgage receivables from tenants and related parties. Interest income
was $1,396,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000, compared with
$2,004,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1999. This decrease relates
primarily to the Company's decision in the fourth quarter of 1999, as disclosed
in the Company's Form 10-K for December 31, 1999, to write-off notes receivable
by $7,024,000 from its tenant leasing 27 service stations in Hawaii.
Rent expense, associated with ground leases paid by the Company, for the three
months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $283,000, an increase of 116% when
compared to the three months ended September 30, 1999. This increase is
primarily due to property acquisitions and rent escalations from existing
properties. Depreciation and amortization expenses in the three months ended
September 30, 2000 totaled $5,983,000, which is comparable to $6,002,000 for the
three months ended September 30, 1999. The decrease in depreciation and
amortization expense related to the sold properties was partially offset by the
depreciation and amortization expense related to the development projects being
completed.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30,
2000 totaled $1,808,000, an increase of 24% when compared to the three months
ended September 30, 1999. These increases are primarily due to increased legal
costs associated with tenant litigation matters, legal and investment advisory
services related to the evaluation of possible strategic alternatives for the
Company and increased infrastructure costs required as a result of the increase
in the number of properties managed.
Provisions for doubtful accounts for the three months ended September 30, 2000
totaled $285,000 compared to $274,000 for the three months ended September 30,
1999. Provisions during the three months ended September 30, 2000 and September
30, 1999 resulted from the Company's continuing analysis of its receivables to
determine if circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the receivable
may not be recoverable.
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2000 totaled
$7,657,000, a decrease of 1% when compared to the three months ended September
30, 1999. This decrease is primarily due to lower debt levels, partially offset
by increases in interest rates.
A non-cash accounting charge of $670,000 relating to the termination of the
management contract with QSV was recorded for the three months ended September
30, 2000, compared with a credit of $1,014,000 recorded for the three months
ended September 30, 1999. This current period charge represents the increase in
market value of a share of common stock at September 30, 2000 compared to June
30, 2000 on the maximum total of 825,000 contingent OP units issuable to QSV
pursuant to the termination agreement. The previous period's charge represents
the effect of (i) the change in market value between September 30, 1999 and June
30, 1999 and (ii) an increase in the number of OP units earned by QSV from
785,357 OP units at June 30, 1999 to 825,000 OP units at September 30,
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1999. A maximum total of 825,000 shares of common stock of the Company or their
equivalent in OP units will be issued to QSV if certain earnings targets are met
by the end of the year 2000. These earnings targets are calculated using a
formula, primarily driven by the volume of property transactions, which is based
upon what QSV would have received under its prior management contract. These
units have not been issued, and will not participate in any income (loss) or
receive any distributions from the OP until they have been earned and issued in
2001.
During the three months ended September 30, 2000, the Company recorded an asset
impairment charge of $1,899,000 as compared to no asset impairment charge in the
three months ended September 30, 1999. This impairment charge resulted from the
Company's regular analysis of its investments to determine if circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. During
this regular analysis, the Company determined that additional properties had
carrying amounts in excess of their fair value.
There was no equity in net gain (loss) of affiliates for the three months ended
September 30, 2000, compared to an equity in net loss of affiliates of $37,000
for the three months ended September 30, 1999. This decrease is the result of
the Company's disposition of several of its investments in other entities in
which the Company held a minority interest.
The gain on sale of properties of $978,000 for the three months ended September
30, 2000 relates to the sale of 43 properties for cash of $31,333,000 and notes
of $728,000. The loss on sale of properties of $551,000 for the three months
ended September 30, 1999 relates to the sale of seven properties for cash of
$4,178,000 net of closing costs.
Minority interest in net income was $1,141,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to $264,000 for the three months ended September 30,
1999. This increase relates primarily to the Company's minority interest in the
USRP/HCI Partnership 1, L.P. which was formed in October, 1999.
Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2000 to the nine months ended
September 30, 1999
Revenues, including income earned on direct financing leases and interest
income, in the nine months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $61,650,000, up 3%
from the $59,794,000 recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. The
increase in rental revenues is primarily due to rent associated with development
properties being completed, partially offset by sales of properties. For the
nine months ended September 30, 2000, approximately 7.7% of the Company's rental
revenues resulted from percentage rents (rents determined as a percentage of
tenant sales), compared with 9.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.
Interest income relating to notes and mortgages was $4,019,000 for the nine
months ended September 30, 2000 compared with $5,398,000 for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. This decrease relates primarily to the Company's
decision in the fourth quarter of 1999, as disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K
for December 31, 1999, to write-off notes receivable by $7,024,000 from its
tenant leasing 27 service stations in Hawaii.
Rent expense, associated with ground leases paid by the Company, for the nine
months ended September 30, 2000 totaled $992,000, an increase of 165% when
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 1999. This increase is primarily
due to property acquisitions and rent escalations from existing properties.
Depreciation and amortization expenses in the nine months ended September 30,
2000 totaled $18,983,000, an increase of 12% when compared to the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense
related to the increased number of properties at December 31, 1999 and the
development properties completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2000
was partially offset by the depreciation and amortization expense related to the
properties sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2000
totaled $7,203,000, an increase of 56% when compared to the nine months ended
September 30, 1999. These increases are primarily due to increased legal costs
associated with tenant litigation matters, legal and investment advisory
services related to the evaluation of possible strategic alternatives for the
Company and increased infrastructure costs required as a result of the increase
in the number of properties managed.
Provisions for doubtful accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2000
totaled $6,455,000 compared to $569,000 for the nine months ended September 30,
1999. On August 1, 2000 the Company announced the filing on July 31, 2000 of a
Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition by one of its largest tenants which leases 26
properties and one wholesale terminal in Hawaii, 11 properties in California,
and one property in Texas. At December 31, 1999, the Company charged off notes
receivable from this tenant in the amount of $7,024,000. During the nine months
ended
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September 30, 2000, the Company fully provided for all other outstanding notes
and accounts receivable due from this tenant in the amount of $3,138,000.
Additional provisions during the nine months ended September 30, 2000 resulted
from the Company's regular analysis of its receivables to determine if
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the receivable may not be
recovered.
Loss on lease resolution resulted in costs of $867,000 associated with
terminating the lease with an operator of 37 fast food properties, as disclosed
in the Company's 1999 Form 10-K and first quarter 2000 Form 10-Q. Costs of
$500,000 were incurred in the resolution of a lease with an operator of service
stations in Georgia as disclosed in the Company's 1999 Form 10-K and first
quarter 2000 Form 10-Q.
Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 totaled
$23,206,000, an increase of 6% when compared to the nine months ended September
30, 1999. This increase is primarily due to a higher average outstanding debt
level through July 2000 and higher LIBOR base rates.
A non-cash accounting credit of $3,752,000 relating to the termination of the
management contract with QSV was recorded for the nine months ended September
30, 2000, compared with a charge of $3,628,000 recorded for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. This current period credit represents the change in
market value of a share of common stock at September 30, 2000 compared to
December 31, 1999 on the maximum total of 825,000 contingent OP units. The
previous period's charge represents the effect of (i) the change in market value
between September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and (ii) an increase in the
number of OP units earned by QSV from 495,509 OP units at December 31, 1998 to
825,000 OP units at September 30, 1999. A maximum total of 825,000 shares of
common stock of the Company or their equivalent in OP units will be issued to
QSV if certain earnings targets are met by the end of the year 2000. These
earnings targets are calculated using a formula, primarily driven by the volume
of property transactions, which is based upon what QSV would have received under
their prior management contract. These shares have not been issued, and will not
participate in any income (loss) or receive any distributions from the OP until
they have been earned and issued in 2001.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2000, the Company recorded an asset
impairment charge of $5,271,000 as compared to no asset impairment charge in the
nine months ended September 30, 1999. As disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K
for December 31, 1999, the Company announced its intent to sell 41 service
stations in Georgia and recorded an asset impairment charge of approximately
$4,900,000 to revalue these assets to estimated realizable value. During the
nine months ended September 30, 2000 the Company reassessed its net book value
for these properties and determined an additional $1,846,000 impairment charge
was required for these service stations in Georgia. On July 19, 2000, the
Company announced the sale of these Georgia service stations for approximately
$30,000,000 subject to final closing adjustments. Additional impairment charges
of $3,425,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2000 resulted from the
Company's regular analysis of its investments to determine if circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. During
this regular analysis, the Company determined that additional properties had
carrying amounts in excess of their fair value.
There was no equity in net gain (loss) of affiliates for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000, compared to an equity in net gain of affiliates of $44,000
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. This decrease is primarily the
result of the Company's disposition of several of its investments in other
entities in which the Company held a minority interest.
The gain on sale of properties of $1,649,000 for the nine months ended September
30, 2000 relates to the sale of 62 properties for cash of $42,319,000 and notes
of $1,233,000, and the non-renewal of ground leases. The loss on sale of
$104,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 relates to the sale of 23
properties for cash of $11,124,000 net of closing costs.
Minority interest in net income was $3,151,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to $474,000 for the nine months ended September 30,
1999. This increase relates primarily to the Company's minority interest in the
USRP/HCI Partnership 1, L.P. which was formed in October 1999.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's principal source of cash to meet its short-term cash requirements
is rental revenues generated by the Company's properties. Cash generated by the
portfolio in excess of operating and dividend payment needs is used to reduce
amounts outstanding under the Company's credit agreements. As of September 30,
2000, the Company has
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no letters of intent for acquisitions. The terms of the Company's leases
("triple net leases") generally require that the tenant is responsible for
maintenance and improvements to the property. Thus, the Company is generally not
required to expend funds for remodels and renovations. However, the Company
expects to spend approximately $660,000 during the remainder of the year ending
December 31, 2000 to renovate and remodel currently owned properties. As of
September 30, 2000, the Company had nine properties in various stages of
development and had commitments of approximately $3,622,000 representing
construction contract costs not yet incurred.
On July 14, 2000, the Company announced a new common stock dividend plan, which
provides that common stock, and minority interest OP unit dividends be paid on a
monthly basis beginning August 15, 2000. During the nine months ended September
30, 2000, the Company declared dividends of $13,259,000 to its common
stockholders and the minority interest OP unitholders and $5,327,000 to its
preferred stockholders (or $0.4825 per quarter per share of preferred stock).
On February 26, 1997, the Company issued $40,000,000 in privately placed debt
which consisted of $12,500,000 Series A Senior Secured Guaranteed Notes with a
8.06% interest rate, which were due January 31, 2000, and $27,500,000 Series B
Senior Secured Guaranteed Notes with a 8.30% interest rate, due January 31,
2002. In January 1998, the note holders agreed to release the collateral for
these notes. In January 2000, the Company paid the $12,500,000 Series A Senior
Secured Guaranteed Notes in full as scheduled.
In January 1998, the OP entered into a credit agreement with a syndicate of
banks for an unsecured revolving credit line of $175,000,000. The OP received
advances under this credit agreement to finance the acquisition of properties,
to repair and update properties and for working capital. As of September 30,
2000, the Company had $119,036,000 outstanding under this credit agreement. The
banks will also issue standby letters of credit for the account of the Company
under this line of credit. As of September 30, 2000 the Company had a $1,776,000
letter of credit outstanding. This credit agreement expires on January 15, 2001
and provides that borrowings thereunder bear interest in tranches of 30, 60 or
90 - day LIBOR contracts at the then current LIBOR plus a margin spread of
either 1.05%, 1.20% or 1.35%, dependent on a leverage ratio formula. At
September 30, 2000, the margin spread was 1.35% and the weighted average
effective rate of the credit agreement was 7.97%. There is an unused line of
credit fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the credit agreement and
a 1.5% per annum fee on the outstanding letter of credit. The line of credit
requires the Company to maintain a Minimum Combined Equity Value of
$200,000,000, total adjusted outstanding indebtedness not to exceed 60% of
capitalization value, secured indebtedness not to exceed 15% of capitalization
value, debt yield of not less than 16%, distributions not to exceed Consolidated
Net Earnings and other financial covenants as defined in the line of credit
agreement. On February 23, 1999, the OP entered into an Assignment and
Acceptance agreement that became effective on April 12, 1999. Under the terms of
the Assignment and Acceptance, the OP accepted the assignment of $10,000,000 of
the available credit line. This agreement effectively reduced the maximum
availability under the revolving credit agreement by $10,000,000.
In April 1999, the OP entered into a credit agreement with Credit Lyonnais for
an unsecured term loan of $50,000,000. As of September 30, 2000, the $50,000,000
was outstanding and bears interest at 9.1875% (based on the 30 day LIBOR rate of
6.625% plus a spread of 2.5625%). This credit facility matures in April 2002.
Effective July 3, 2000, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with
Credit Lyonnais for a notional amount of $50,000,000 on which the Company pays a
fixed rate of 7.05% and receives a variable rate based upon LIBOR. The interest
rate swap agreement terminates in May 2003 but may be terminated earlier subject
to certain restrictions. The agreement calls for the net interest expense or
income to be paid or received quarterly.
The Company is in compliance with all covenants associated with its revolving
credit facilities as of September 30, 2000.
Management believes that cash flow from operations, along with the Company's
ability to raise additional equity through joint ventures and anticipated sales
of properties, will provide the Company with sufficient liquidity to meet its
short-term capital needs. During November 2000, the Company received a binding
loan commitment from Bank of America, subject to the completion of satisfactory
due diligence, to provide a credit facility consisting of a two-year $7,000,000
unsecured revolving line of credit and a secured bridge facility of $175,000,000
to refinance the revolving line of credit which matures January 9, 2001 and the
term loan of $50,000,000 that matures in April 2002. The credit facility is
expected to bear interest at LIBOR plus 225 basis points and the bridge loan
will mature in six months, with one six month extension available. As part of
the agreement, the Company has agreed to engage Banc of America Securities, LLC
to structure, execute and place the securitization of the assets used to
collateralize the
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bridge loan. It is anticipated that the securitization will be interest only,
based on a floating rate, and that the term will be a minimum of five years. In
connection with the refinancing of the $50,000,000 term loan that matures in
April 2002, the Company expects to write-off approximately $340,000 worth of
unamortized loan origination fees associated with the facility.
Pursuant to the terms of the $27,500,000 Series B Senior Secured Guaranteed
Notes, the Company is working concurrently with the noteholders to establish a
special purpose entity to hold properties to secure this debt on the same basis
as the Bank of America credit facility. It is anticipated that the collateral
used as security will consist primarily of properties which have already been
identified as candidates for sale. If the collateral used as security for these
notes is sold and the notes are paid off prior to maturity, the Company expects
to write-off approximately $100,000 worth of unamortized loan origination fees
associated with the notes.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (FFO)
The Company believes that it computes FFO in accordance with the standards
established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust
("NAREIT") in their National Policy Bulletin dated November 8, 1999, which may
differ from the methodology for calculating FFO utilized by other equity REITs,
and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. The Company's FFO
is computed as net income (loss) available to common stockholders (computed in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America), plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and gains (or
losses) from sales of property. The Company has restated FFO for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1999 to reflect the adoption of this policy. The
Company believes FFO is helpful to investors as a measure of the performance of
an equity REIT because, along with the Company's statements of financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows, it provides investors with an
understanding of the ability of the Company to incur and service debt and make
capital expenditures. In evaluating FFO and the trends it depicts, investors
should consider the major factors affecting FFO. Growth in FFO will result from
increases in revenue or decreases in related operating expenses. Conversely, FFO
will decline if revenues decline or related operating expenses increase. FFO
does not represent amounts available for management's discretionary use because
of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligation, or other
commitments and uncertainties. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to
net income (determined in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America), as an indication of the Company's
financial performance, to cash flows from operating activities (determined in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of
America) or as a measure of the Company's liquidity, nor is it indicative of
funds available to fund the Company's cash needs, including its ability to make
distributions.
The following table sets forth, for the three and nine months ended September
30, 2000 and 1999, the calculation of funds from operations.
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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(in thousands)
Net income (loss) allocable to common stock $ (363) $ 3,246 $ (4,904) $ 5,898
Depreciation and amortization 5,955 5,979 18,890 16,881
Loss (Gain) on Sale (978) 551 (1,649) 104
Impairment reserve 1,899 -- 5,271 --
Income allocable to minority interest (27) 264 (355) 474
Preferred stock dividends (a) 1,776 5,327
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Funds from operations $ 6,486 $ 11,816 $ 17,253 $ 28,684
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(a) Preferred dividends were anti-dilutive for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2000.
INFLATION
Some of the Company's leases are subject to adjustments for increases in the
Consumer Price Index, which reduces the risk to the Company of the adverse
effects of inflation. Additionally, to the extent inflation increases sales
volume, percentage rents may tend to offset the effects of inflation on the
Company. Because triple net leases also require the property operator to pay for
some or all operating expenses, property taxes, property repair and maintenance
costs and insurance, some or all of the inflationary impact of these expenses
will be borne by the property operator and not by the Company.
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SEASONALITY
Fast food restaurant operations historically have been seasonal in nature,
reflecting higher unit sales during the second and third quarters due to warmer
weather and increased leisure travel. This seasonality can be expected to cause
fluctuations in the Company's quarterly revenue to the extent it earns
percentage rent.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
As disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for December 31, 1999, the Company
revised its accounting for contingent rent on a prospective basis, effective May
21, 1998, to account for contingent rents in accordance with the initial
consensus reached in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Emerging Issues
Task Force ("EITF") 98-9, "Accounting for Contingent Rent in Interim Financial
Periods." As the Company has already complied with the requirements of
accounting for contingent rents, the Company believes it is in compliance with
Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements" which is effective October 1, 2000.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended, is effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 2000. This standard requires that all derivative
financial instruments be recognized as either assets or liabilities on the
balance sheet at their fair values and that accounting for the changes in the
fair values is dependent upon the intended use of the derivatives and their
resulting designations. The new standard will supercede or amend existing
standards that deal with hedge accounting and derivatives. The Company has not
yet determined the effect adopting this standard will have on its financial
statements.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS FORM 10-Q
This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act
of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.
These statements include the plans and objectives of management for future
operations, including plans and objectives relating to property acquisitions.
The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations
that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to the
foregoing involve judgements with respect to, among other things, future
economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all
of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are
beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the
assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the
assumptions could be inaccurate and therefore there can be no assurance that the
forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate.
In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking
statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be
regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the
objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
An increase or decrease in interest rates would affect interest costs relating
to the Company's variable rate credit facilities. At September 30, 2000 there
was $119,036,000 of variable rate debt outstanding on these facilities. These
facilities are priced with a floating interest rate based on LIBOR plus margin
of between 1.20% and 1.35%.
The Company has entered into an interest rate swap effective July 3, 2000 with a
notional amount of $50,000,000. The Company will pay a fixed rate of 7.05% and
receive a variable rate based upon LIBOR under this swap agreement.
Based on the $119,036,000 of variable rate debt outstanding at September 30,
2000, a 10% increase or decrease would result in an increase or decrease in
interest charges relating to these facilities of approximately $943,000 for a
full year. Changes in interest rates do not have a direct impact on interest
expense relating to the remaining fixed rate debt facilities.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) Exhibits
1) Exhibit 12.1 - Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed
Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
2) Exhibit 27.1 - Financial Data Schedule
b) Reports of Form 8-K
The following reports on Form 8-K were filed during the third
quarter of 2000:
1) Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 4, 2000
relating to the Company's July 31, 2000 press release
announcing the bankruptcy petition of one of its
largest tenants.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
U.S. Restaurant Properties, Inc.
Dated: November 14, 2000 By: /s/ Barbara Erhart
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Barbara Erhart
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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1 Exhibit 12.1 -- Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
and Preferred Stock Dividends
2 Exhibit 27.1 -- Financial Data Schedule