UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended Commission File Number December 31, 1998 1-12875 CORNERSTONE REALTY INCOME TRUST, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA 54-1589139 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 306 EAST MAIN STREET RICHMOND, VA 23219 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (804) 643-1761 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH ------------------- ------------------------------ REGISTERED: ----------- Common shares, no par value New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common shares, no par value 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 --- --- Based on the closing sales price of March 18, 1999, the aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant on such date was $372,628,385.* On March 18, 1999, there were outstanding approximately 39,370,148 common shares. Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K 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. Yes X No --- --- *In determining this figure, the Company has assumed that all of its officers and directors, and persons known to the Company to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Company's common shares, are affiliates. Such assumptions should not be deemed conclusive for any other purpose. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The portions of the registrant's current report on Form 8-K dated January 15, 1998 referred to in Part I. The portions of the registrant's current report on Form 8-K dated March 31, 1998 referred to in Part I. The portions of the registrant's current report on Form 8-K dated June 14, 1998 referred to in Part I. The portions of the registrant's current report on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1998 referred to in Part I. The portions of the registrant's current report on Form 8-K dated August 12, 1998 referred to in Part I. The portions of the registrant's current report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998 referred to in Part I. PART I INTRODUCTION This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1993, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning anticipated lower expenses from the Company's conversion to self-administration, anticipated improvements in financial operations from completed and planned property renovations, and expected benefits from the Company's ownership of stock in, providing fees for services to, Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. (Apple). Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievement of the Company to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, unanticipated adverse business developments affecting the Company, the properties or Apple, as the case may be, adverse changes in the real estate markets and general and local economies and business conditions, and year 2000 compliance issues. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore there can be no assurance that such statements included in this annual report 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 results or conditions described in such statements or the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. In addition, the Company's continued qualification as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Readers should carefully review the Company's financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as the risk factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Item 1. Business Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, Cornerstone REIT, Limited Partnership, Apple Residential Advisors, Inc., Apple Residential Management Group, Inc., and CRIT-NC, LLC, the "Company"), a Virginia corporation, was incorporated in August 1989. Initial capitalization occurred on August 18, 1992. Operations of rental property commenced on June 1, 1993. The business of the Company is to acquire and operate existing residential apartment complexes located in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. The Company owned fifty-eight properties comprising 13,462 apartment units within that region as of December 31, 1998. The Company's property acquisitions are described in Item 2 of this report, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Currently, Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. owns directly all of its properties other than those in North Carolina, and those in North Carolina are owned by CRIT-NC, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company organized in December 1997 that is wholly-owned by Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. The Company formed Cornerstone REIT, LP to acquire properties allowing a structure that allows the Company to issue operating partnership units. As of December 31, 1998, Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. owns 1,403,445 operating units representing an 88% interest in Cornerstone REIT, LP. The Company, a self-administered and self-managed equity REIT headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a fully integrated real estate organization with expertise in the management, acquisition and renovation of apartment communities. The Company maintains an intense focus on the operations of its properties to generate consistent, sustained growth in net operating income ("NOI"), which it believes is the key to growing funds from operations per common share. The Company believes that successful 2 implementation of this strategy will allow it to continue to increase its NOI from its apartment portfolio. Through renovation and enhanced property management of the apartment communities, the Company strives to increase cash flows, thereby adding value to the underlying real estate. The Company's objective is to increase distributable cash flow and common share value by: - Increasing rental rates, maintaining high economic occupancy rates, and controlling costs at the properties; and - Acquiring additional properties at attractive prices that provide the opportunity to improve operating performance through the application of the Company's management, marketing, and renovation programs. The Company has seven regional property management offices, located in Blacksburg and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Raleigh, Charlotte and Wilmington, North Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia. The Company currently has approximately 475 employees, including specialists in acquisition, management, marketing, leasing, development, accounting and information systems. The Company's executive officers have substantial experience with apartment properties, having been responsible for the management, acquisition and renovation of more than 20,000 apartment units over the last 24 years using the strategies and techniques described below. The Company's top three executive officers have an average of approximately 16 years each in the management, acquisition and renovation of residential apartment communities. History The Company began operations in 1993 to continue and expand the apartment community acquisition, renovation and management strategies of Glade M. Knight, the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. During his career, Mr. Knight has been involved in the ownership and management of over 20,000 apartment units, mainly located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Senior management of the Company, which consists of Mr. Knight, Debra A. Jones, Chief Operating Officer, and Stanley J. Olander, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, has worked together, in the same business as the Company, for more than 16 years. Management believes that its long-term operating experience is invaluable in enabling the Company to operate its properties efficiently and to identify and act upon acquisition opportunities. Growth through Management and Leasing The Company seeks to increase net operating income through active property management, which includes keeping rental rates at or above market levels, maintaining high economic occupancy through tenant retention, creating a property identity and effectively marketing each property, and controlling operating expenses at the property level. Management develops the overall management and leasing strategy, including goals and budgets, for each property. In order to achieve each property's objectives, management delegates significant decision-making responsibility to regional and on-site employees, thereby instilling in its employees a sense of ownership of their property. Management believes that this strategy is an effective way to maximize each property's potential. In order to achieve desired results, the Company emphasizes training for its on-site employees as well as raising rents to be at or above the market for comparable properties. The Company also ties on-site employees' bonuses to both net operating income targets established for their respective properties and the Company's overall financial performance. Management believes that tenant retention is critical to generating net operating income growth. Tenant retention maintains or increases economic occupancy and minimizes the costs associated with preparing apartments for new occupants. The Company employs one person at each property who has a primary focus on tenant retention. The tenant retention specialist's objective is to make tenants feel at home in the community through personal attention, which includes organizing social functions and activities as well as responding promptly to any tenant problems that may arise in conjunction with the apartment or community. The Company's philosophy is to market its properties continually to existing tenants in order to achieve a low turnover rate. The Company believes that the turnover rate of its properties is below the average turnover rate for comparable apartment communities. The Company seeks to create a unique identity for each property by emphasizing curb appeal, signage, and attractive common area facilities, such as clubhouses and swimming pools. The Company has upgraded or renovated many of the properties' common area facilities after acquisition. Each property is marketed as a "Cornerstone Community" but typically has an individual property name tied to a local theme. Each property has a dedicated on-site marketing person whose responsibility is to position and market the property within the local community through such activities as media advertising, on-site promotional events and personal calls to local businesses. 3 Operating expenses are controlled at each property by setting budgets at the corporate level and requiring that any expense over budget at a property be approved by management. Purchase discounts are sought at both the corporate level and locally in those areas where the Company has a significant presence. All contracts for goods and services are re-bid annually to ensure competitive pricing. The Company has a preventive maintenance program and the ability to perform work using in-house personnel, which helps the Company to reduce expenses at the properties. For example, the maintenance manager at each property is qualified to perform HVAC and plumbing work which otherwise would be contracted outside the Company. Growth through Acquisitions, Renovations and Expansion The Company seeks to generate growth in net operating income through acquisitions by: (i) acquiring under-performing assets at less than replacement cost; (ii) correcting operational problems; (iii) making selected renovations; (iv) increasing economic occupancy; (v) raising rental rates; (vi) implementing cost controls; and (vii) providing enhanced property and centralized management. In markets that it targets for acquisition opportunities, the Company attempts to gain a significant local presence in order to achieve operating efficiencies. In analyzing acquisition opportunities, the Company considers acquisitions of property portfolios as well as individual properties. The Company has demonstrated an ability to grow through acquisitions. The Company's first two properties were acquired in June of 1993. At December 31, 1998, the Company owned and operated 58 apartment communities. The Company analyzes specific criteria in connection with a proposed acquisition. These criteria include: (i) the market in which a property is located and whether it has a diversified economy, stable employment base and increasing average household income; (ii) the property's current and projected cash flow and the ability to increase net operating income; (iii) the condition and design of the property and whether the property can benefit from renovations; (iv) historical and projected occupancy rates; (v) geographic location in light of the Company's diversification objectives; and (vi) the purchase price of the property as it relates to the cost of new construction. The Company believes it has been and will be able to purchase properties at less than replacement cost because of the presence of deferred maintenance, management neglect, or prior owner's financial distress. Upon acquisition, the Company seeks to improve both operating results and property identity through a 24-month renovation policy which includes selective renovations such as new roofs, new exterior siding, exterior painting, clubhouse renovation and construction, and interior refurbishment. The Company has invested in renovations to its properties approximately $26 million in 1998, $23 million in 1997, approximately $19.0 million in 1996, and approximately $7.1 million in 1995. To date, these actions have permitted the Company to increase rental rates and improve economic occupancy rates at the properties. Because the Company has grown and plans to grow through property acquisitions, management has created a system establishing "Takeover Teams" to provide immediate transitional management and leasing services to newly-acquired properties and to implement quickly the Company's operational programs and policies. A Takeover Team consists of senior property management personnel as well as marketing and maintenance specialists from other communities owned by the Company. The Takeover Team remains at a property until the Company's management and leasing programs have been installed and the new on-site team is fully operational. Typically, this process takes two to four weeks to complete. The Company has also made, and may in the future make, acquisitions of established apartment communities involved in foreclosure proceedings. In this situation, the Company seeks properties that have below market-rate leases, correctable vacancy problems or inefficient property management. The Company also may make acquisitions of properties from over-leveraged owners of properties, governmental regulatory authorities, lending institutions that have taken control of such properties, mortgagees-in-possession and, possibly, through bankruptcy reorganization proceedings. If sufficient tenant demand exists and suitable land is available, the Company may construct additional apartment units on land adjacent to certain properties. The Company believes that its successful experience with large-scale property renovation will also permit strategic and cost-effective property expansion. It is the Company's policy to acquire such additional apartment units on a "turn-key" basis from a third party contractor, thereby minimizing the risks normally associated with development and lease-up. Currently, the Company has planned expansion projects for two existing properties: Glen Eagles and The Meadows. Glen Eagles is a 166-unit apartment community located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The land adjacent to the community will accommodate approximately 220 additional apartment units which can be served by existing amenities. At The Meadows, a 176-unit community in Asheville, North Carolina, there is additional land for approximately 250 additional apartment units. The Company outsources its development to third party developers who build and initially operate the property. The Company is only required to purchase such developed property if certain rental rate and occupancy results are achieved. The Company does not fund any development activities for the developer. The developer has completed the clubhouse and the first building will be ready for occupancy at the end of February. The Company anticipates construction and lease-up to be completed in the fourth 4 quarter of 1999. The Company does not have interests in any land adjacent to any other properties it now owns, but may acquire land or options to acquire land of this type adjacent to other properties it may acquire in the future. Financing Policy The Company's objective is to seek capital as needed at the lowest possible cost. In addition to obtaining capital from future sales of common shares (or preferred shares, if authorized in the future), the Company may obtain lines of credit or other unsecured borrowings. The Company is also not precluded from engaging in secured borrowings, although its current policy is to hold its properties on an unmortgaged basis, and as of December 31 1998 it had no secured debt. The Company may also seek eventually to issue investment-grade debt, although there is no assurance that this will occur. During 1998, the Company raised $30 million by issuing 2.6 million common shares through its participation in a Unit Investment Trust, which resulted in $28.1 million net proceeds to the Company, after underwriting discounts, commissions and other direct costs. The Company used the proceeds to pay down its line of credit, to acquire of additional apartment communities and for working capital. The Company uses an unsecured line of credit for interim financing to assist in property acquisitions. Historically, the Company has drawn on its unsecured lines of credit to accomplish in a timely manner property acquisitions deemed desirable by management, and has thereafter curtailed the outstanding balances on the lines of credit with proceeds of future offerings. The Company currently expects to continue to use this strategy. During October 1998, the Company closed a $25 million extension on the Unsecured Line of Credit, bringing the maximum permitted borrowing to $200 million. The lenders are a syndicate of banks with First Union National Bank as agent. The Unsecured Line of Credit currently bears interest equal to one-month LIBOR plus 1.35%. The interest rate is adjusted monthly and the formula for determination of the interest rate can change based on changes in financial condition and debt level of the Company. The $25 million extension on the Unsecured Line of Credit is due on April 15, 1999 and the remaining balance is due on October 30, 2000. On December 31, 1998, the outstanding balance on the Unsecured Line of Credit was $196 million. In negotiating and closing the Unsecured Line of Credit, the Company was able to increase the amount of and reduce the interest rate on its prior unsecured borrowings. The Company is currently negotiating with its lenders to extend the maturities of these obligations. The Company currently is seeking alternatives to reduce its interest cost and is considering replacing a portion of the amounts outstanding under its line of credit with fixed rate longer maturity debt. The Company has also obtained from First Union National Bank of Virginia a $5 million unsecured line of credit for general corporate purposes. This line of credit bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.60%, adjusted monthly, and is due on March 31, 1999. On December 31, 1998, the outstanding balance on this loan was approximately $343,000. The Company intends to maintain a debt policy (the "Debt Limitation") limiting the Company's total combined indebtedness plus its pro rata share of indebtedness of any unconsolidated investments ("Joint Venture Debt") to 40% of the Company's total equity market capitalization plus its combined indebtedness (including its pro rata share of Joint Venture Debt). Apple Residential Income Trust In August 1996, Mr. Knight organized Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. ("Apple") for the purpose of acquiring apartment communities in Texas. Apple has elected to be taxed as a REIT. The Company will participate in Apple's growth through its direct or indirect receipt of acquisition, disposition, management and advisory fees, ownership of Apple common shares and possible future acquisition of Apple. As of December 31, 1998, Apple had raised gross proceeds of $281,228,183 in an ongoing best-efforts equity offering and had acquired 26 properties in the Dallas, Texas area since its inception. The Company has a continuing right to acquire and own up to 9.8% of the common shares of Apple. The purchase price under the option equals the public offering price for the common shares of Apple (currently $10.00 per common share) less the related selling commissions (currently $1.00 per common share). As of December 31, 1998, the Company owned 417,778 common shares of Apple, representing approximately 1.5% of the total common shares of Apple outstanding as of that date. The Company also has a right of first refusal to purchase the properties and business of Apple. The Company and Apple have hired financial advisors to evaluate a potential merger. In addition, the Company and Apple have appointed independent committees of the board of directors to evaluate the potential merger. 5 The Company or its affiliates provides advisory, property management and real estate brokerage services to Apple in exchange for fees and expense reimbursements under a contract with Apple. The Company owns all of the nonvoting preferred shares of its affiliates, which entitle it to 95% of the economic benefits of such corporations. Environmental Matters In connection with each of its property acquisitions, the Company obtains a Phase I Environment Report, and such additional environmental reports and surveys as are necessitated by such preliminary report. Based on such reports, the Company is not aware of any environmental situations requiring remediation at its properties which have not been or are not currently being remediated as necessary. No material remediation costs have or are expected to occur. Property Acquisitions in 1998 The following is a summary of the 7 property acquisitions made by the Company during 1998. On January 15, 1998, the Company purchased Sterling Point Apartments (which was subsequently renamed "Stone Point"), in Charlotte, North Carolina. Information with respect to this property is hereby incorporated herein by reference from pages 3 through 7 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated January 15, 1998. On March 31, 1998, the Company acquired Hampton Pointe Apartments in Charleston, South Carolina. Information with respect to this property is hereby incorporated herein by reference from pages 4 through 7 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated March 31, 1998. On April 1, 1998, the Company acquired Edgewood Knoll Apartments (which was subsequently renamed "Pinnacle Ridge") in Asheville, North Carolina. Information with respect to these properties is hereby incorporated herein by reference from pages 8 through 11 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated March 31, 1998. On June 4, 1998, the Company acquired The Timbers Apartments in Raleigh, North Carolina. Information with respect to these properties is hereby incorporated herein by reference from pages 3 through 6 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated June 4, 1998. On July 2, 1998, the Company acquired The Gables Apartments, in Richmond, Virginia. Information with respect to this property is hereby incorporated herein by reference from pages 3 through 6 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1998. On August 12, 1998, the Company acquired Spring Lake Apartments in Morrow, Georgia. Information with respect to this property is hereby incorporated herein by reference from pages 4 through 8 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated August 12, 1998. On October 16, 1998, the Company acquired Cape Landing Apartments in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Information with respect to these properties is hereby incorporated herein by reference from pages 4 through 8 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998. Recent Developments The Company's Board of Directors met on March 30, 1999, and voted to approve a merger with Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. subject to, among other requirements, an affirmative vote of the Company's shareholders. Item 2. Properties PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS As of December 31, 1998, the Company owned 58 apartment communities comprising 13,462 apartment units. The properties are located in North Carolina (31 communities), Virginia (12 communities), South Carolina (8 communities) and Georgia (7 communities). 6 The following table sets forth specific information regarding the properties: Initial Total Year Date of Acquisition Investment at Number Property Location Completed Acquisition Cost 12-31-98(1) of Units -------- -------- --------- ----------- ---- ----------- -------- GEORGIA - ------- Ashley Run................ Atlanta 1987 April 1997 $18,000,000 $19,482,278 348 Stone Brook............... Atlanta 1986 October 1997 7,850,000 8,711,137 188 Carlyle Club.............. Atlanta 1974 April 1997 11,580,000 12,854,800 243 Dunwoody Springs.......... Atlanta 1981 July 1997 15,200,000 18,224,312 350 Savannah West............. Augusta 1968 July 1996 9,843,620 13,289,356 456 West Eagle Greens......... Augusta 1974 March 1996 4,020,000 6,344,127 165 Spring Lake Morrow 1986 August 1998 9,000,000 9,363,025 188 NORTH CAROLINA - -------------- The Meadows............... Asheville 1974 January 1996 6,200,000 7,442,434 176 Beacon Hill............... Charlotte 1985 May 1996 13,579,203 14,695,613 349 Bridgetown Bay............ Charlotte 1986 April 1996 5,025,000 5,845,929 120 Charleston Place.......... Charlotte 1986 May 1997 9,475,000 10,210,482 214 Hanover Landing........... Charlotte 1972 August 1995 5,725,000 7,449,266 192 Heatherwood .............. Charlotte (3) (3) 17,630,457 23,397,697 476 Meadow Creek.............. Charlotte 1984 May 1996 11,100,000 12,504,352 250 Paces Glen................ Charlotte 1986 July 1996 7,425,000 8,129,400 172 Sailboat Bay.............. Charlotte 1973 November 1995 9,100,000 13,464,303 358 Summerwalk................ Concord 1983 May 1996 5,660,000 7,538,671 160 Deerfield................. Durham 1985 November 1996 10,675,000 11,218,179 204 The Landing............... Durham 1984 May 1996 8,345,000 10,055,764 200 Parkside at Woodlake...... Durham 1996 September 1996 14,663,886 15,119,409 266 Wind Lake................. Greensboro 1985 April 1995 8,760,000 11,085,542 299 Signature Place........... Greenville 1981 August 1996 5,462,948 7,258,310 171 Highland Hills............ Raleigh 1987 September 1996 12,100,000 14,421,444 264 Clarion Crossing.......... Raleigh 1972 September 1997 10,600,000 11,076,591 228 The Hollows............... Raleigh 1974 June 1993 4,200,000 6,173,553 176 Paces Arbor............... Raleigh 1986 March 1997 5,588,219 5,970,315 101 Paces Forest.............. Raleigh 1986 March 1997 6,473,481 6,958,627 117 Remington Place........... Raleigh 1985 October 1997 7,900,000 8,457,508 136 St. Regis................. Raleigh 1986 October 1997 9,800,000 10,135,730 180 The Trestles.............. Raleigh 1987 December 1994 10,350,000 11,498,537 280 The Timbers .............. Raleigh 1983 June 1998 8,100,000 8,352,596 176 Chase Mooring............. Wilmington 1968 August 1994 3,594,000 5,764,709 224 Osprey Landing............ Wilmington 1974 November 1995 4,375,000 7,248,041 176 Wimbledon Chase........... Wilmington 1976 February 1994 3,300,000 5,674,978 192 Glen Eagles............... Winston Salem 1986 October 1995 7,300,000 9,033,017 166 Mill Creek................ Winston Salem 1984 September 1995 8,550,000 9,584,482 220 December Year-to-Date Total Average Average Economic Investment Unit Size Rent Per Month(5) Occupancy Per Unit at (Square ----------------- --------- Property 12-31-98 Feet) 1997(2) 1998 1997(2) 1998 -------- -------- ----- ------------ ------------ GEORGIA - ------- Ashley Run................ $55,984 1150 $704 $743 91% 92% Stone Brook............... 46,336 937 633 656 84% 89% Carlyle Club.............. 52,900 1089 705 730 87% 92% Dunwoody Springs.......... 52,069 948 643 681 91% 92% Savannah West............. 29,143 877 470 473 84% 83% West Eagle Greens......... 38,449 796 455 485 84% 90% Spring Lake 49,803 1009 -- 646 -- 94% NORTH CAROLINA - -------------- The Meadows............... 42,287 1068 601 620 96% 95% Beacon Hill............... 42,108 734 552 587 92% 94% Bridgetown Bay............ 48,716 867 602 631 94% 95% Charleston Place.......... 47,713 806 585 613 93% 93% Hanover Landing........... 38,798 832 513 545 93% 94% Heatherwood .............. 49,155 1186 578 609 91% 90% Meadow Creek.............. 50,017 860 476 620 93% 91% Paces Glen................ 47,264 907 626 640 93% 93% Sailboat Bay.............. 37,610 906 550 569 86% 91% Summerwalk................ 47,117 963 575 626 95% 94% Deerfield................. 54,991 888 751 754 93% 92% The Landing............... 50,279 960 748 650 97% 93% Parkside at Woodlake...... 56,840 865 694 686 89% 88% Wind Lake................. 37,075 727 490 506 88% 92% Signature Place........... 42,446 1037 497 533 94% 94% Highland Hills............ 54,627 1000 718 767 97% 96% Clarion Crossing.......... 48,582 769 603 637 93% 93% The Hollows............... 35,077 903 630 655 93% 92% Paces Arbor............... 59,112 899 658 672 92% 89% Paces Forest.............. 59,475 883 656 665 93% 89% Remington Place........... 62,188 1098 741 758 96% 92% St. Regis................. 56,310 840 658 686 93% 93% The Trestles.............. 41,066 776 582 589 91% 92% The Timbers............... 47,458 745 -- 614 -- 92% Chase Mooring............. 25,735 867 513 559 88% 79% Osprey Landing............ 41,182 981 591 629 91% 88% Wimbledon Chase........... 29,557 818 561 574 96% 92% Glen Eagles............... 54,416 952 650 683 94% 93% Mill Creek................ 43,566 897 557 592 91% 94% 7 Initial Total Year Date of Acquisition Investment at Number Property Location Completed Acquisition Cost 12-31-98(1) of Units -------- -------- --------- ----------- ---- ----------- -------- Stone Point Charlotte 1986 January 1998 9,700,000 10,176,529 192 Pinnacle Ridge Asheville 1951 April 1998 5,731,150 6,048,013 168 SOUTH CAROLINA - -------------- Westchase................. Charleston 1985 January 1997 $11,000,000 12,811,352 352 Hampton Pointe Charleston 1986 March 1998 12,225,000 14,273,203 304 The Arbors at Windsor Lake.................... Columbia 1991 January 1997 10,875,000 11,519,973 228 Stone Ridge............... Columbia 1975 December 1993 3,325,000 5,814,292 191 Breckinridge.............. Greenville 1973 June 1995 5,600,000 7,062,749 236 Magnolia Run.............. Greenville 1972 June 1995 5,500,000 6,909,344 212 Polo Club................. Greenville 1972 June 1993 4,300,000 7,505,936 365 Cape Landing Myrtle Beach 1998 October 1998 17,100,000 17,265,961 288 VIRGINIA - -------- Trophy Chase.............. Charlottesville 1970 April 1996 3,710,000 6,729,365 185 Greenbrier................ Fredericksburg 1970/1990 October 1996 11,099,525 12,491,834 258 Tradewinds................ Hampton 1988 November 1995 10,200,000 11,078,865 284 County Green.............. Lynchburg 1976 December 1993 3,800,000 5,299,670 180 Ashley Park............... Richmond 1988 March 1996 12,205,000 13,147,418 272 Hampton Glen.............. Richmond 1986 August 1996 11,599,931 12,746,609 232 Trolley Square............ Richmond (4) (4) 10,242,575 13,262,283 325 Arbor Trace............... Virginia Beach 1985 March 1996 5,000,000 6,022,029 148 Bay Watch Pointe.......... Virginia Beach 1972 July 1995 3,372,525 4,996,481 160 Harbour Club............. Virginia Beach 1988 May 1994 5,250,000 6,246,147 214 Mayflower Seaside......... Virginia Beach 1950 October 1993 7,634,144 10,191,359 263 The Gables Richmond 1987 July 1998 11,500,000 11,804,432 224 TOTAL/AVERAGE.............. $497,520,664 $587,438,358 13,462 ============ ============ ====== December Year-to-Date Total Average Average Economic Investment Unit Size Rent Per Month(5) Occupancy Per Unit at (Square ----------------- --------- Property 12-31-98 Feet) 1997(2) 1998 1997(2) 1998 -------- -------- ----- ------------ ------------ Stone Point 53,003 848 -- 631 -- 94% Pinnacle Ridge 36,000 885 -- 528 -- 95% SOUTH CAROLINA - -------------- Westchase................. 36,396 706 521 551 95% 96% Hampton Pointe ........... 46,951 1035 -- 606 -- 98% The Arbors at Windsor Lake.................... 50,526 966 626 668 91% 94% Stone Ridge............... 30,441 1047 506 542 91% 93% Breckinridge.............. 29,927 726 436 441 90% 90% Magnolia Run.............. 32,591 993 527 535 94% 91% Polo Club................. 20,564 807 406 403 87% 84% Cape Landing ............. 59,951 933 -- 654 -- 84% VIRGINIA - -------- Trophy Chase.............. 36,375 803 511 581 89% 94% Greenbrier................ 48,418 851 611 648 94% 97% Tradewinds................ 39,010 930 590 624 90% 92% County Green.............. 29,443 1000 512 525 95% 94% Ashley Park............... 48,336 765 583 606 95% 95% Hampton Glen.............. 54,942 788 669 677 96% 94% Trolley Square............ 40,807 589 526 561 95% 95% Arbor Trace............... 40,689 850 563 590 95% 91% Bay Watch Pointe.......... 31,228 911 590 620 93% 95% Harbour Club............. 29,188 813 565 589 89% 91% Mayflower Seaside......... 38,750 698 681 715 95% 95% The Gables 52,698 700 -- 600 -- 94% TOTAL/AVERAGE.............. $43,637 888 $582 $608 92% 92% ======= === ==== ==== === === --------------- Notes to Table of Properties: (1) "Total Investment" includes the purchase price of the property plus real estate commissions, closing costs and improvements capitalized since the date of acquisition. (2) An open item denotes that the Company did not own the property during the period indicated. (3) Heatherwood Apartments is comprised of Heatherwood (completed in 1980) and Italian Village and Villa Marina Apartments (completed in 1980), acquired in September 1996 and August 1997, respectively, at a cost of $10,205,457 and $7,425,000. They are adjoining properties and are operated as one apartment community. (4) Trolley Square Apartments is comprised of Trolley Square East Apartments (completed in 1964) and Trolley Square West Apartments (completed in 1965) acquired in June 1996 and December 1996, respectively, at a cost of $6,000,000 and $4,242,575. They are adjacent properties and are operated as one apartment community. 8 (5) Average rent per month reflects December' monthly gross potential less concessions divided by the property's number of units (6) Economic occupancy percentage reflects Adjusted Scheduled Rent divided by Adjusted Gross Potential where Adjusted Gross Potential consists of Gross Potential net of concessions, model unit costs, and employee unit costs, and Adjusted Scheduled Rent consists of Adjusted Gross Potential net of vacancies and bad debt expense. 9 Item 3. Legal Proceedings Neither the Company nor any of its apartment properties is presently subject to any material litigation nor, to the Company's knowledge, is any litigation threatened against the Company or any of the properties, other than routine actions arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance and all of which collectively are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition or results of operations of the Company. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None. PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters The Company's common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The common shares were listed on the NYSE under the symbol "TCR" on April 18, 1997. Before that date, there was no active trading market for the common shares. The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices on the NYSE for the common shares (as reported by the NYSE) and the cash distributions declared and paid for each quarterly period indicated. On March 18, 1999, the last reported sale price on the NYSE was $9.875 per common share. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Distribution 1997 High Low Per Common Share ---- ---- --- ---------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter ..... _ _ $ 0.25 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second Quarter ..... $11.25 $10.25 0.25 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Quarter ..... 12.50 10.625 0.25 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fourth Quarter ..... 12.4375 10.125 0.25 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 ---- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter ..... $13.25 $11.875 $ 0.25 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second Quarter ..... $12.6875 $11.125 0.26 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Quarter ..... 12.125 10.25 0.26 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fourth Quarter 11.25 10.25 0.26 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distributions of $38,317,602 and $31,324,870 were made to the shareholders during 1998 and 1997, respectively. The timing and amounts of distributions to shareholders are within the discretion of the Company's board of directors. Future distributions will depend on the Company's results of operations, cash flow from operations, economic conditions and other factors, such as working capital, cash requirements to fund investing and financing activities, capital expenditure requirements, including improvements to and expansions of properties and the acquisition of additional properties, as well as the distribution requirements under federal income tax provisions for qualification as a REIT. For federal income tax purposes, distributions paid to shareholders may consist of ordinary income, capital gains distributions, non-taxable return of capital, or a combination thereof. Distributions constitute ordinary income to the extent of the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions which exceed the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits constitute a return of capital rather than a dividend to the extent of a shareholder's basis in his common shares and reduce the shareholder's basis in the common shares. To the extent that a distribution exceeds both the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits and the shareholder's basis in his common shares, it is generally treated as gain from the sale or exchange of that shareholder's common shares. The Company notifies shareholders annually as to the taxability of 10 distributions paid during the preceding year. In 1998, approximately 20% of distributions represented a return of capital, and the balance represented ordinary income. The Company has adopted a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan under which any record holder of common shares may reinvest cash dividends and may invest additional cash payments of up to $15,000 per quarter in common shares. The agreement pertaining to the Company's Unsecured Line of Credit contains certain covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios, and include restrictions on the Company's ability to make distribution to its shareholders over certain amounts. On March 18, 1999, there were 18,946 shareholders of record of the Company's common shares. Item 6. Selected Financial Data The following table sets forth selected financial data for the registrant and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes of the Company included under Item 8 of this report. As of December 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Results Rental Income $88,752,254 $70,115,678 $40,261,674 $16,266,610 $8,158,994 Net Income (Loss) 23,210,642 19,225,553 (4,169,849) 5,229,715 2,386,303 Distributions Declared and Paid 38,317,602 31,324,870 15,934,901 6,316,185 2,977,136 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Per Share Net Income (Loss) $0.62 $0.59 $(0.21) $0.64 $0.60 Distributions $1.03 $1.00 $0.99 $0.96 $0.89 Distributions Representing Return of Capital 20% 23% 14% 17% 21% Weighted Average Shares Outstanding-Basic 37,630,546 32,617,823 20,210,432 8,176,803 4,000,558 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data Investment in Rental Property $587,438,358 $487,575,196 $329,715,853 $129,696,447 $54,107,358 Total Assets $552,347,608 $474,186,450 $322,870,574 $133,181,032 $57,257,950 Notes Payable $201,892,999 $151,569,147 $55,403,000 $8,300,000 $5,000,000 Shareholders' Equity $339,171,496 $315,328,252 $254,569,705 $122,154,420 $51,436,863 Shares Outstanding 39,113,917 35,510,327 28,141,509 12,754,331 5,458,648 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Data Cash Flow from: Operating Activities $45,027,655 $34,973,533 $20,162,776 $9,618,956 $3,718,086 Investing Activities $(97,863,162) $(161,969,343) $(194,519,406) $(75,589,089) $(28,557,568) Financing Activities $50,911,886 $128,327,145 $170,466,134 $68,754,842 $25,519,648 Number of Properties Owned at Year-End 58 51 40 19 9 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funds from Operations Calculation Net Income (Loss) Before Minority Interest in Operating Partnership $23,225,335 $19,225,553 $(4,169,849) $5,229,715 $2,386,303 Depreciation of Real Estate 20,741,130 15,163,593 8,068,063 2,788,818 1,210,818 Management Contract Termination (a) -- 402,907 16,526,012 -- -- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funds from Operations (b) $43,966,465 $34,792,053 $20,424,226 $8,018,533 $3,597,121 (a) Included in the 1997 and 1996 operating results are $402,907 and $16,526,012, respectively, of management contract termination expense resulting from the company's conversion to "self-administered" and "self-managed" status. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements. (b) "Funds from operations" is defined as income before gains (losses) on investments, minority interest of unitholders in operating partnership, and extraordinary items (computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles), plus real estate depreciation and after adjustment for significant nonrecurring items, if any. This definition conforms to the recommendations set forth in a White Paper adopted by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Funds from operations for years prior to 1996 have been adjusted to conform to the NAREIT definition. The company considers funds from operations in evaluating property acquisitions and its operating performance, and believes that funds from operations should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, net income and cash flows as a measure of the company's operating performance and liquidity. Funds from operations, which may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other REITs, does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs. 11 Item 7 and 7A. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations/Market Risk Disclosure. Overview The company operates in 10 major markets and 16 markets overall. At December 31, 1998, the company did not own more than 20% of its apartment communities in any one market. The following table summarizes the company's major apartment market information. Number of December Apartment % of Total Cost 1998 Annual Average Monthly Market Communities Total Cost of Apartments Economic Occupancy Rental Rate - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raleigh\Durham, NC 12 $119,438,253 20% 92.0% $676 Charlotte, NC 10 113,412,242 19 92.5 603 Atlanta, GA 5 68,635,552 12 91.6 698 Richmond, VA 4 50,960,742 9 94.5 607 Virginia Beach, VA 5 38,534,881 7 92.8 634 Greenville, SC 3 21,478,029 4 87.7 448 Augusta, GA 2 19,633,483 3 84.8 477 Winston-Salem, NC 2 18,617,499 3 95.6 631 Wilmington, NC 3 18,687,728 3 85.9 584 Columbia, SC 2 17,334,265 3 93.2 610 Other 10 100,705,684 17 94.8 578 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 58 $587,438,358 100% 92.1% $608 The following discussion is based on the financial statements of the company as of December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996. This information should be read in conjunction with the selected financial data and the company's consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report. The company is operated and has elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes. Results of Operations Comparison of the year ended December 31, 1998 to December 31, 1997 Income and Occupancy. The results of the company's property operations for the year ended December 31, 1998 include the results of operations from the pre-1998 acquisitions and from the seven properties acquired in 1998 from their respective acquisition dates. The company's portfolio consisted of 58 properties at December 31, 1998. The increased rental income and operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 1998, over the year ended December 31, 1997, is primarily due to a full year of operation in 1998 of the 1997 acquisitions as well as the incremental effect of the 1998 acquisitions. The principal source of the company's revenue is the rental operation of its apartment communities. Rental income increased 27% in 1998 to $88,752,254, up $18,636,576 over 1997 due to the factors described above. Rental income is expected to continue to increase from the impact of planned improvements, which are being made in an effort to improve the properties' marketability, economic occupancies, and rental rates. Overall average economic occupancy was 92% in 1998 and 1997. Rental rates for the portfolio increased 4% to $608 on December 31,1998 from $582 on December 31, 1997. This increase is due to a combination of increased rental rates from new leases and property renovation and the acquisition of properties with higher average rental rates. Expenses. Total property expenses, excluding management contract termination, increased 29% to $58,236,673 in 1998 from $45,111,959 in 1997, due largely to the increase in the number of apartments. The operating expense ratio (the ratio of operating expenses, excluding depreciation, amortization, general and administrative, and other expenses, to rental income) decreased to 38% in 1998 from 39% in 1997 and is attributable to economies of scale achieved in property management and certain property operation functions. General and administrative expenses totaled 1.9% of revenues in 1998 and 1997. These expenses represent the administrative expenses of the company as distinguished from the operations of the company's properties. In 1998, the company has continued to expand its internal administrative infrastructure to keep pace with its growth. Depreciation of real estate increased to $20,741,130 in 1998 from $15,163,593 in 1997, and is directly attributable to the acquisition of apartment communities in 1998 and a full year of depreciation of properties acquired in 1997. Interest and Investment Income and Expense. The company earned interest income of $71,474 in 1998 and $77,942 in 1997 from the investment of its cash and cash reserves. The company incurred $12,004,120 and $7,006,182 of interest expense in 1998 and 1997, respectively, associated with short-term borrowings under its line of credit. This is a result of the increased use of 12 its line of credit to fund acquisitions. The weighted average interest rate on the line of credit was 6.9% and 7.2% during 1998 and 1997, respectively. Income and Expense from Relationship with Apple Residential Income Trust. The company or affiliates provides property management, advisory, and real estate brokerage services for Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. ("Apple"), a real estate investment trust established by Glade Knight. The company also owns 417,778 shares of Apple which represents approximately 1.5% of Apple's outstanding shares at December 31, 1998 and has first right of refusal to purchase Apple. Property management fees charged to Apple are 5% of monthly gross revenues. Advisory fees charged to Apple are .1% to .25% of total capital raised by Apple. Real estate commissions are generally 2% of the purchase price of each property Apple acquires. The company received $2,220,593 in 1998 and $822,934 in 1997 for advisory and property management services. The company received $2,665,100 in 1998 and $1,031,066 in 1997 in real estate brokerage commissions under separate contract. The company amortized into expense $1,054,470 in 1998 and $546,000 in 1997 of the $2 million purchase price the company paid for the acquisition of the brokerage services contract with Apple. Income from the company's investment in Apple was $340,483 in 1998 and $253,172 in 1997. (See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.) Same Property Results. On a comparative basis, the 38 properties owned during all of 1998 and 1997 provided rental and operating income of $58,849,953 and $37,432,526, respectively, in 1998 and $56,493,897 and $35,480,876 in 1997. This represents an increase from 1997 to 1998 of 4% and 6%, respectively. Certain current reported expenses, which approximated $228,000, have been excluded to make for a more meaningful comparison to 1997. Comparison of the year ended December 31, 1997 to December 31, 1996 Conversion to Self-Administration. Effective October 1, 1996, the company agreed with its affiliated advisor and management companies on a series of transactions, the effect of which was to convert the company into a "self-administered" and "self-managed" REIT. The Board of Directors of the company unanimously approved the transactions. The conversion was approved because it was expected to reduce future operating expenses compared to what those expenses would have been under the formerly "externally managed and advised" arrangements. The net effect of these savings on earnings basic and diluted per share is partially offset by the issuance of common shares to effect the transaction as described below. Pursuant to this conversion, the company agreed to issue 1.4 million common shares, with 700,000 shares issued in October 1996 and 700,000 shares on September 30, 1997, and paid approximately $1,913,000 to the various entities for several assets and various contracts. This transaction was accounted for as the termination of management contracts and resulted in an expense of $16,526,012 in 1996 and $402,907 in 1997. This expense was the primary factor in the company's net loss of $4,169,849 ($.21 per share) for 1996 versus net income of $19,225,553 ($.59 per share) in 1997. (See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.) Income and Occupancy. The company had increased rental income and expenses in 1997 and 1996 due to the full year of operations from the pre-1997 acquisitions and from the 13 properties acquired in 1997 from their respective acquisition dates. Rental income increased 74% to $70,115,678 in 1997 from $40,261,674 in 1996. The properties had an average occupancy of 92% during 1997 and 91% in 1996. Overall, rental rates for the portfolio increased 6% to $582 on December 31,1997 from $549 on December 31, 1996. This increase is due to a combination of increased rental rates from new leases and property renovation and the acquisition of properties with higher average rental rates. Same Property Results. On a comparative basis, the 19 properties owned during all of 1997 and 1996 provided rental and operating income of $27,476,460 and $16,566,239, respectively, in 1997 and $25,508,627 and $14,587,654 in 1996. This represents an increase from 1996 to 1997 of 8% and 14%, respectively. The conversion to "self-administration" took place in October 1996. Therefore, the actual results for property operations contained a partial year of management fees in 1996. In order to make a meaningful comparison of operating income for these properties between 1996 and 1997, property management fees were eliminated in 1996. This adjustment allows for a comparison on a "self-administered" and "self-managed" basis. As adjusted, the properties provided operating income of $15,429,270 in 1996. This represents an operating increase of 7% for 1997 over 1996. The eliminated expenses included property management fees of $841,616 in 1996. Expenses. Total property expenses, excluding management contract termination, increased 69% to $45,111,959 in 1997 from $26,764,844 in 1996, due largely to the increase in the number of apartments. The operating expense ratio (the ratio of operating expenses, excluding depreciation, amortization, general and administrative expenses, and other expenses to rental income) was 39% in 1997 and 43% in 1996. The decline in the operating expense ratio is attributable to the conversion of the company to "self-administered" and "self-advised" status and increasing economies of scale based on the company's growing portfolio of properties. 13 General and administrative expenses totaled 1.9% of revenues in 1997 and 3.2% in 1996. These expenses represent the administrative expenses of the company as distinguished from the operations of the company's properties. In 1997, the company continued to expand its internal administrative infrastructure to keep pace with its growth. Depreciation of real estate increased to $15,163,593 in 1997 from $8,068,063 in 1996, and the increase is directly attributable to the acquisition of apartment communities in 1996 and 1997. Interest and Investment Income and Expense. The company earned interest income of $75,927 in 1997 and $287,344 in 1996 from the investment of its cash and cash reserves. The decrease is due to the company's cash management policy of paying down on the unsecured line of credit which incurred a higher rate of interest than what the company would have earned. The company incurred $7,006,182 and $1,272,530 of interest expense in 1997 and 1996, respectively, associated with short-term borrowings under its line of credit. This is a result of the increased use of its line of credit to fund acquisitions. The weighted average interest rate on the line of credit during 1997 and 1996 was 7.2%. Liquidity and Capital Resources Equity. During 1998, the company raised $30 million by issuing 2.6 million common shares through its participation in a Unit Investment Trust, which resulted in $28.1 million net proceeds to the company after the payment of underwriting discounts, commissions, and other direct costs. The net proceeds were used to curtail the company's unsecured line of credit. During 1998, the company purchased seven properties consisting of 1,540 apartment units for $74 million and made $26 million of property improvements through use of increases in its line of credit, reinvestment of distributions, additional equity raises, and issuance of operating partnership units. These acquisitions brought the total number of residential rental communities to 58 and the total apartment units owned at year-end to 13,462. Notes Payable. The company intends to acquire additional properties and may seek to fund these acquisitions through a combination of equity offerings and unsecured corporate debt. In 1997, the company obtained a $175 million unsecured line of credit (the "Unsecured Line") with a consortium of six banks. During October 1998, the company closed a $25 million extension on the Unsecured Line, bringing the maximum permitted borrowing to $200 million. The $25 million extension is due on April 15, 1999, and the remaining balance expires on October 30, 2000. The company is currently in negotiations with its lenders to extend the maturities of these obligations. The line currently bears interest at the LIBOR rate plus 135 basis points. The company anticipates curtailing the line of credit with the proceeds of future offerings. In addition to the above, the company also has an additional unsecured line of credit which is used for general corporate purposes (the "General Purpose Line") in the amount of $5 million. The General Purpose Line bears interest at LIBOR plus 160 basis points and is due on March 31, 1999. At year-end, the company had an outstanding balance of $196 million on the Unsecured Line and $343,000 on the General Purpose Line. The company also carried a $5.5 million unsecured debenture bearing an effective interest rate of 6.65% per annum. This debt is to a private lender and is due in June 1999. Capital Requirements. The company has an ongoing capital expenditure commitment to fund its renovation program for recently acquired properties. In addition, the company expects to acquire new properties during the year. The company anticipates that it will continue to operate as it did in 1998 and fund these cash needs from a variety of sources including equity, excess cash flow from operations over distributions, debt provided by its line of credit, and issuance of operating partnership units. The company may seek to obtain additional debt financing to meet its objectives. Given the company's current debt level, the company is confident that it will be able to obtain debt financing from a variety of sources, both secured and unsecured. The company continues to renovate its properties. In connection with these renovations, the company capitalized improvements of $26 million in 1998. Approximately $18 million of additional capital improvements are budgeted for 1999 on the existing property portfolio. The company has short-term cash flow needs in order to conduct the operation of its properties. The rental income generated from the properties supplies sufficient cash to provide for the payment of these operating expenses and the payment of distributions. Capital resources are expected to grow with the future sale of its shares and from cash flow from operations. Approximately 28% of all 1998 distributions, totaling $10,873,529, were reinvested in additional common shares. In general, the company's liquidity and capital resources are believed to be more than adequate to meet its cash requirements during 1999. 14 The company is operated as, and annually elects to be taxed as, a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, the company has no provision for taxes and thus there is no effect on the company's liquidity from taxes. Apple Residential Income Trust. In 1997, Apple granted the company a continuing right to own up to 9.8% of the common shares of Apple at the market price, net of selling commissions. Apple also has granted the company a first right of refusal to purchase the business or properties of Apple. (See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.) Impact of Year 2000. The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the company's computer programs or hardware that have date-sensitive software or embedded chips may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations including among other things a temporary inability to process transactions, send invoices or engage in similar normal business activities. The company has completed an assessment of its programs and determined that it will require upgrading portions of its software so that its computer systems will function properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and thereafter, as well as upgrading certain computer hardware. The company is actively engaged in upgrading the computer systems. The company's accounting, property management, human resource, and payroll applications are classified as year 2000 compliant by their respective software vendors once upgraded. As the software is upgraded, the company will begin testing their compliancy, which will be included in the overall system testing which is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 1999. To the extent such vendors are unable to perform services due to their year 2000 related issues, the company will seek other similar vendors who are capable of providing services. The company is also exposed to the risk that one or more of its vendors or service providers could experience year 2000 problems that impact the ability of such vendor or service provider to provide goods and services. Though this is not considered as significant a risk with respect to the suppliers of goods, due to the availability of alternative suppliers, the disruption of certain services, such as utilities, could, depending upon the extent of the disruption, have a material adverse impact on the company's operations. To date, the company is not aware of any vendor or service provider year 2000 issue that management believes would have a material adverse impact on the company's operations. However, the company has no means of ensuring that its vendors or service providers will be year 2000 ready. The inability of vendors or service providers to complete their year 2000 resolution process in a timely fashion could have an adverse impact on the company. The effect on non-compliance by vendors or service providers is not determinable at this time. The company utilizes microprocessors which are imbedded in systems which are part of the company's operations. In particular, year 2000 problems in the HVAC, elevator, telephone, security, or other such systems at the properties could disrupt operations at the affected properties. The company completed an assessment of these systems in 1998 and has an ongoing plan to make all systems compliant. At this point, based on the status of its assessment, the company does not believe these systems will be materially non-compliant. Additionally, many of these systems, which operate automatically, can be operated manually; and consequently in the event these systems experience a failure as a result of the year 2000 problem, the disruption caused by such failure should not be material to the company's operations. Failure to correct a material year 2000 problem could result in an interruption in, or a failure of, certain normal business activities or operations. The company believes that, with the implementation of new or upgraded business systems and completion of the year 2000 project as scheduled, the possibility of significant interruptions of normal operations due to the failure of those systems will be reduced. However, the company is also dependent upon the power and telecommunications infrastructure within the United States. The most reasonable likely worst-case scenario would be that the company may experience disruption in its operations if any of these third-party suppliers reported a system failure. Although the company's year 2000 project will reduce the level of uncertainty about the compliance and readiness of its material third-party providers, due to the general uncertainty over year 2000 readiness of these third-party suppliers, the company is unable to determine at this time whether the consequences of year 2000 failures will have a material impact. There should be no additional cost to the company for the software and computer hardware upgrades. The software upgrades are included in the annual maintenance fee paid by the company to the vendors and the computer hardware upgrades are included in the ordinary course of operations regardless of the year 2000 issue. Substantially all of those costs have been expensed as incurred in 1998 and the remaining will be expensed as incurred during the first quarter of 1999. The company has contingency plans for certain critical applications and is working on such plans for others. These contingency plans involve, among other actions, manual workarounds and contracting with vendors capable of providing services. Management believes it is devoting the resources necessary to achieve year 2000 readiness in a timely manner. 15 Market Risk Disclosure Substantially all of the company's market risk is exposure to short-term interest rates from variable rate borrowings under its line of credit. The line of credit bears interest at one month LIBOR plus 135 basis points. The company utilizes variable rate debt up to specified limits to total market capitalization. The company currently is seeking alternatives to reduce its interest costs and is considering replacing a portion of the amounts outstanding under its lines of credit with fixed rate longer maturity debt. The company has analyzed its interest rate risk exposure. The company believes that interest rates will remain stable at current levels. However, if market interest rates for this type of credit facility average 100 basis points more in 1999 than they did in 1998, the company's interest expense would increase, and net income would decrease by $1.72 million. These amounts are determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on the company's borrowing cost. These analyses do not consider the effects of the reduced overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment. Further, in the event of a change of such magnitude, management would likely take actions to further mitigate its exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the sensitivity analysis assumes no changes in the company's financial structure. Impact of Inflation. The company does not believe that inflation had any significant impact on its operation of the company in 1998. Future inflation, if any, would likely cause increased operating expenses, but the company believes that increases in expenses would be more than offset by increases in rental revenues. Continued inflation may also cause capital appreciation of the companys properties over time, as rental rates and replacement costs increase. 16 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Report of Independent Auditors The Board of Directors and Shareholders Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (the "Company") as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 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 consolidated financial position of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP Richmond, Virginia January 25, 1999 17 Financial Information Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 1998 1997 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS: Investment in rental property Land $87,100,659 $76,812,953 Buildings and property improvements 487,972,647 402,545,094 Furniture and fixtures 12,365,052 8,217,149 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 587,438,358 487,575,196 Less accumulated depreciation (48,227,760) (27,486,630) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 539,210,598 460,088,566 Cash and cash equivalents 2,590,364 4,513,986 Prepaid expenses 1,372,498 797,484 Other assets 9,174,148 8,786,414 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $552,347,608 $474,186,450 ========================================================================================================= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES: Notes payable $201,892,999 $151,569,147 Accounts payable 4,301,682 3,812,578 Accrued expenses 2,730,418 1,158,014 Rents received in advance 506,649 463,997 Tenant security deposits 1,729,671 1,854,462 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 211,161,419 158,858,198 ========================================================================================================= Minority interest of unitholders in operating partnership 2,014,693 -- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 25,000,000 Shares: issued and outstanding 0 shares -- -- Common stock, no par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 39,113,917 shares and 35,510,327 shares, respectively 388,131,512 349,135,379 Deferred compensation (108,905) (62,976) Distributions greater than net income (48,851,111) (33,744,151) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 339,171,496 315,328,252 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $552,347,608 $474,186,450 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 18 Consolidated Statements of Operations Years Ended December 31, 1998 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUE: Rental income $88,752,254 $70,115,678 $40,261,674 Other income 4,885,694 1,854,946 -- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPENSES: Property and maintenance 24,641,642 19,494,692 11,406,042 Taxes and insurance 6,986,245 6,075,991 3,275,422 Property management fee -- -- 1,243,215 Property management 2,169,552 1,769,272 1,274,203 General and administrative 1,681,810 1,351,667 1,298,970 Amortization expense and other depreciation 47,703 56,075 47,133 Depreciation of rental property 20,741,130 15,163,593 8,068,063 Other 1,968,591 1,200,669 151,796 Management contract termination -- 402,907 16,526,012 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 58,236,673 45,514,866 43,290,856 Income (loss) before interest income (expense) and minority interest in operating partnership 35,401,275 26,455,758 (3,029,182) Interest income 411,957 331,114 287,344 Interest expense (12,587,897) (7,561,319) (1,428,011) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income (loss) before minority interest in operating partnership 23,225,335 19,225,553 (4,169,849) Minority interest of unitholders in operating partnership (14,693) -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income (loss) $23,210,642 $19,225,553 $(4,169,849) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $0.62 $0.59 $(0.21) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 19 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Common Stock Distributions -------------------------- (Greater) Total Number Deferred Less Than Shareholders' of Shares Amount Compensation Net Income Equity - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 12,754,331 $123,771,504 $(77,000) $(1,540,084) $122,154,420 Net proceeds from the sale of shares 13,816,973 136,183,048 -- -- 136,183,048 Net loss -- -- -- (4,169,849) (4,169,849) Cash distributions declared/paid to shareholders ($.9930 per share) -- -- -- (15,934,901) (15,934,901) Shares issued in connection with management contract termination 700,000 7,700,000 -- -- 7,700,000 Amortization of deferred compensation -- -- 22,000 -- 22,000 Shares issued through reinvestment of distributions 870,205 8,614,987 -- -- 8,614,987 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 28,141,509 276,269,539 (55,000) (21,644,834) 254,569,705 Net proceeds from the sale of shares 5,175,000 49,287,000 -- -- 49,287,000 Net income -- -- -- 19,225,553 19,225,553 Cash distributions declared/paid to shareholders ($1.00 per share) -- -- -- (31,324,870) (31,324,870) Restricted stock grant 2,772 29,972 (29,972) -- -- Shares issued for purchase of Apple Realty Group, Inc. contracts 150,000 1,650,000 -- -- 1,650,000 Shares issued in connection with management contract termination 700,000 7,700,000 -- -- 7,700,000 Amortization of deferred compensation -- -- 21,996 -- 21,996 Shares issued through reinvestment of distributions 1,341,046 14,198,868 -- -- 14,198,868 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 35,510,327 349,135,379 (62,976) (33,744,151) 315,328,252 Net proceeds from the sale of shares 2,612,582 28,032,107 -- -- 28,032,107 Net income -- -- -- 23,210,642 23,210,642 Cash distributions declared/paid to shareholders ($1.03 per share) -- -- -- (38,317,602) (38,317,602) Restricted stock grant 7,350 90,497 (90,497) -- -- Amortization of deferred compensation -- -- 44,568 -- 44,568 Shares issued through dividend reinvestment plan 983,657 10,873,529 -- -- 10,873,529 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 39,113,916 $388,131,512 $(108,905) $(48,851,111) $339,171,496 =================================================================================================================================== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 20 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 1998 1997 1996 ---------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) $23,210,642 $19,225,553 $(4,169,849) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 20,788,833 15,219,668 8,115,196 Minority interest of unitholders in operating partnership 14,693 -- -- Amortization of deferred compensation 44,568 21,996 22,000 Amortization of deferred financing costs 272,795 212,802 91,592 Management contract termination -- 402,907 14,997,093 Amortization of Apple Realty Group, Inc. contract 1,054,470 546,000 -- Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Prepaid expenses (575,014) (239,940) (390,392) Other assets (1,762,702) (2,103,728) (1,377,028) Accounts payable 489,104 1,724,905 1,531,982 Accrued expenses 1,572,404 (208,839) 109,622 Rent received in advance 42,652 (27,931) 362,280 Tenant security deposits (124,791) 200,140 870,280 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 45,027,655 34,973,533 20,162,776 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Acquisitions of rental property, net of debt assumed (71,883,993) (134,900,712) (175,471,367) Capital improvements (25,979,169) (22,958,631) (19,048,039) Investment in Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. -- (3,760,000) -- Apple Realty Group, Inc. contract purchase -- (350,000) -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash used in investing activities (97,863,162) (161,969,343) (194,519,406) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from short-term borrowings 118,289,852 442,927,152 135,653,144 Repayments of short-term borrowings (67,966,000) (346,761,005) (94,050,144) Net proceeds from issuance of shares 38,905,636 63,485,868 144,798,035 Cash distributions paid to shareholders (38,317,602) (31,324,870) (15,934,901) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 50,911,886 128,327,145 170,466,134 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,923,622) 1,331,335 (3,890,496) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 4,513,986 3,182,651 7,073,147 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $2,590,364 $4,513,986 $3,182,651 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 21 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 1 General Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Business. Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "company"), a Virginia corporation, is an owner-operator of one business segment consisting of residential apartment communities in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions of the United States. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company along with its subsidiaries, Cornerstone REIT Limited Partnership, Apple Residential Advisors, Inc., Apple Residential Management Group, Inc., and CRIT-NC, LLC. As of December 31, 1998, Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. owns 1,403,445 operating units representing an 88% interest in Cornerstone REIT, L.P. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "TCR." Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Summary of New Accounting Pronouncements. As of January 1, 1998, the company adopted Statement 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." Statement 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components; however, the adoption of this Statement had no impact on the company's net income or shareholders' equity. The company does not currently have any items of comprehensive income requiring separate reporting and disclosure. Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The fair market value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their carrying value. Investment in Rental Property. The investment in rental property is recorded at the cost, net of depreciation, and includes real estate brokerage commissions paid to Cornerstone Realty Group, a related party, for purchases prior to October 1, 1996. (See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.) The company records impairment losses on rental property used in the operations if indicators of impairment are present, and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by the respective properties are less than their carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured as the difference between the asset's fair value less cost to sell, and its carrying value. No impairment losses have been recorded to date. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred while significant improvements, renovations, and replacements are capitalized. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets which are 27.5 years for buildings and major improvements and a range from five to seven years for furniture and fixtures. Income Recognition. Rental income, interest, and other income are recorded on an accrual basis. The company's properties are leased under leases that, typically, have terms that do not exceed one year. Stock Incentive Plans. The company elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25) and related Interpretations in accounting for its employee stock options. As discussed in Note 5, the alternative fair value accounting provided for under FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," ("FASB 123") requires use of option valuation models that were not developed for use in valuing employee stock options. Under APB 25, because the exercise price of the company's employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized. Advertising Costs. Costs incurred for the production and distribution of advertising are expensed as incurred. Earnings Per Common Share. Basic and diluted earnings per common share are calculated in accordance with FASB Statement No. 128 "Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per common share is computed based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated after giving effect to all potential common shares that were dilutive and outstanding for the year. Operating Partnership units are not included in diluted earnings per share calculations since the impact is not dilutive. Federal Income Taxes. The company is operated as, and annually elects to be taxed as, a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Generally, a real estate investment trust which complies with the provisions of the Code and distributes at least 95% of its taxable income to its shareholders does not pay federal income taxes on its distributed income. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal income taxes. For income tax purposes, distributions paid to shareholders consist of ordinary income and return of capital or a combination thereof. Distributions per share were $1.03, $1.00, and $.993 in the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. In 1998, of the total distribution, 80% was taxable as ordinary income, and 20% was a non-taxable return of capital. 22 In 1997, of the total distribution, 77% was taxable as ordinary income, and 23% was a non-taxable return of capital. In 1996, 86.4% was taxable as ordinary income, and 13.6% was a non-taxable return of capital. Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Note 2 Investment in Rental Property The following is a summary of rental property owned at December 31, 1998. Initial Total Accumulated Date Description Acquisition Cost Investment* Depreciation Acquired - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NORTH CAROLINA RALEIGH/DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA The Hollows $4,200,000 $6,173,553 $1,083,582 June 1993 The Trestles 10,350,000 11,498,537 1,518,361 December 1994 The Landing 8,345,000 10,055,764 910,146 May 1996 Highland Hills 12,100,000 14,421,444 1,238,766 September 1996 Parkside at Woodlake 14,663,886 15,119,409 1,106,811 September 1996 Deerfield 10,675,000 11,218,179 878,888 November 1996 Paces Arbor 5,588,219 5,970,315 335,625 March 1997 Paces Forest 6,473,481 6,958,627 393,683 March 1997 Clarion Crossing 10,600,000 11,076,591 392,229 September 1997 St. Regis 9,800,000 10,135,730 348,402 October 1997 Remington Place 7,900,000 8,457,508 299,125 October 1997 The Timbers 8,100,000 8,352,596 139,998 June 1998 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Hanover Landing 5,725,000 7,449,266 825,849 August 1995 Sailboat Bay 9,100,000 13,464,303 1,414,467 November 1995 Bridgetown Bay 5,025,000 5,845,929 565,523 April 1996 Meadow Creek 11,100,000 12,504,352 1,170,665 May 1996 Beacon Hill 13,579,203 14,695,613 1,176,300 May 1996 Summerwalk 5,660,000 7,538,671 622,468 May 1996 Paces Glen 7,425,000 8,129,400 554,771 July 1996 Heatherwood 17,630,457 23,397,697 1,312,815 ** Charleston Place 9,475,000 10,210,482 559,521 May 1997 Stone Point 9,700,000 10,176,529 345,740 January 1998 WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA Mill Creek 8,550,000 9,584,482 1,012,893 September 1995 Glen Eagles 7,300,000 9,033,017 947,596 October 1995 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA Wimbledon Chase 3,300,000 5,674,978 1,032,249 February 1994 Chase Mooring 3,594,000 5,764,709 874,015 August 1994 Osprey Landing 4,375,000 7,248,041 861,051 November 1995 OTHER NORTH CAROLINA Wind Lake 8,760,000 11,085,542 1,313,936 April 1995 The Meadows 6,200,000 7,442,434 857,142 January 1996 Signature Place 5,462,948 7,258,310 675,438 August 1996 Pinnacle Ridge 5,731,150 6,048,013 142,257 April 1998 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGIA ATLANTA, GEORGIA Ashley Run 18,000,000 19,482,278 1,046,144 April 1997 Carlyle Club 11,580,000 12,854,800 641,638 April 1997 Dunwoody Springs 15,200,000 18,224,312 827,490 July 1997 Stone Brooke 7,850,000 8,711,137 328,088 October 1997 Spring Lake 9,000,000 9,363,025 128,844 August 1998 23 Initial Total Accumulated Date Description Acquisition Cost Investment* Depreciation Acquired GEORGIA (CONTINUED) Other Georgia West Eagle Greens 4,020,000 6,344,127 691,426 March 1996 Savannah West 9,843,620 13,289,356 1,158,056 July 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIRGINIA RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Ashley Park 12,205,000 13,147,418 1,302,148 March 1996 Trolley Square 10,242,575 13,262,283 1,058,022 *** Hampton Glen 11,599,931 12,746,609 1,061,727 August 1996 The Gables 11,500,000 11,804,432 180,293 July 1998 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Mayflower Seaside 7,634,144 10,191,359 1,409,626 October 1993 Harbour Club 5,250,000 6,246,147 923,702 May 1994 Bay Watch Pointe 3,372,525 4,996,481 619,857 July 1995 Tradewinds 10,200,000 11,078,865 1,220,735 November 1995 Arbor Trace 5,000,000 6,022,029 568,303 March 1996 OTHER VIRGINIA County Green 3,800,000 5,299,670 1,031,996 December 1993 Trophy Chase 3,710,000 6,729,365 694,015 April 1996 Greenbrier 11,099,525 12,491,834 1,532,856 October 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOUTH CAROLINA GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA Polo Club 4,300,000 7,505,936 1,770,648 June 1993 Breckinridge 5,600,000 7,062,749 786,475 June 1995 Magnolia Run 5,500,000 6,909,344 933,528 June 1995 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA Stone Ridge 3,325,000 5,814,292 1,215,180 December 1993 The Arbors at Windsor Lake 10,875,000 11,519,973 810,376 January 1997 OTHER SOUTH CAROLINA Westchase 11,000,000 12,811,352 837,847 January 1997 Hampton Pointe 12,225,000 14,273,203 385,775 March 1998 Cape Landing 17,100,000 17,265,961 152,653 October 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $497,520,664 $587,438,358 $48,227,760 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Includes real estate commissions, closing costs, and improvements capitalized since the date of acquisition. ** Heatherwood Apartments is comprised of Heatherwood and Italian Village/Villa Marina Apartments acquired in September 1996 and August 1997, respectively, at a cost of $10,205,457 and $7,425,000. They are adjoining properties and are operated as one apartment community. *** Trolley Square Apartments is comprised of Trolley Square East and Trolley Square West Apartments acquired in June 1996 and December 1996, respectively, at a cost of $6,000,000 and $4,242,575. They are adjacent properties and are operated as one apartment community. 24 Note 2 Continued The following is a reconciliation of the carrying amount of real estate owned: 1998 1997 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT JANUARY 1 $487,575,196 $329,715,853 $129,696,447 Real estate purchased 73,883,993 134,900,712 180,971,367 Improvements, furniture, and fixtures 25,979,169 22,958,631 19,048,039 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31 $587,438,358 $487,575,196 $329,715,853 The following is a reconciliation of accumulated depreciation: 1998 1997 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT JANUARY 1 $27,486,630 $12,323,037 $4,254,974 Depreciation expense 20,741,130 15,163,593 8,068,063 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31 $48,227,760 $27,486,630 $12,323,037 Note 3 Notes Payable During 1997, the company obtained a $175 million unsecured line of credit ("Unsecured Line") with a consortium of six banks. During October 1998, the company closed a $25 million extension on the Unsecured Line, bringing the maximum permitted borrowing to $200 million. The Unsecured Line bears interest at one month LIBOR plus 135 basis points at December 31, 1998 and 1997. In addition, the company is obligated to pay lenders a quarterly commitment fee equal to .20% per annum of the unused portion of the line. The $25 million extension is due on April 15, 1999 and the remaining balance is due on October 30, 2000. At December 31,1998 and 1997, borrowings under the agreement were $196 million and $144 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rates incurred under the lines of credit were 6.9% in 1998 and 7.2% in 1997. The line of credit agreement contains certain covenants which, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios and includes restrictions on the company's ability to make distributions to its shareholders over certain amounts. At December 31, 1998, the company was in compliance with these covenants. During 1997, the company obtained a $5 million unsecured line of credit for general corporate purposes ("General Purpose Line"). The general purpose line of credit bears interest at LIBOR plus 160 basis points and is due on March 31,1999. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, borrowings under this arrangement were $343,000 and $2.5 million, respectively. On June 25, 1996, in connection with the acquisition of rental property, an unsecured note was executed by the company in the amount of $5.5 million. The note bears an effective interest rate of 6.65% per annum. Annual interest payments are due on January 1, 1999 and the principal balance with any accrued interest is due on June 1, 1999. The note is prepayable at any time, without penalty. The fair market value of the borrowings approximate the recorded amounts. No interest was capitalized in 1998, 1997, or 1996. Interest paid was $11,636,307, $7,221,104, and $1,075,360 for 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. Note 4 Common Stock During 1998, the company raised $30 million by issuing 2.6 million common shares through its participation in a Unit Investment Trust, which resulted in $28 million net proceeds to the company, after underwriting discounts, commissions, and other direct costs. The company used the proceeds to pay down its line of credit, for the acquisition of additional apartment communities, and for working capital. In April 1997, the company completed its firm-commitment initial public offering of 5,175,000 shares of its common stock at $10.50 per share. Net proceeds, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and direct offering costs, aggregated approximately $49 million and were used to repay $44 million of a previous line of credit. 25 The company raised capital through a series of continuous "best-efforts" offerings of shares during 1996. The company received gross proceeds of $161,558,958 from the sale of 14,687,178 shares at $11 per share, including shares sold through the reinvestment of distributions for the year ended December 31, 1996. The underwriter received selling commissions and a marketing expense allowance equal to 7.5% and 2.5%, respectively, of the gross proceeds of shares sold. During 1996, the underwriter earned $16,159,634. The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting selling commissions and other offering expenses, were $144,798,035 in 1996. The company provides a plan, which allows shareholders to reinvest distributions in the purchase of additional shares of the company. In 1997, the company adopted a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, ("Plan"), which allows any recordholder to reinvest distributions without payment of any brokerage commissions or other fees. Of the total proceeds raised from common shares during the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, $10,873,529, $14,198,868, and $9,572,255, respectively, were provided through the reinvestment of distributions. As of December 31, 1998, the company has an approximately 88% interest as a general partner in Cornerstone REIT Limited Partnership., a Virginia limited partnership ( the "Limited Partnership") which was organized by the company to acquire Cape Landing Apartments, a 288-unit apartment community located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The purchase price of the property was $17.1 million. The company entered into an agreement of limited partnership (the "Agreement") with Cape Landing Apartments, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company (the "Limited Partner"). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Limited Partner contributed an approximately 12% interest in the property to the Limited Partnership in exchange for 185,887 partnership units valued at $2 million. The Limited Partner sold its remaining interest in the property to the Limited Partnership for $15.1 million. The operating partnership units can be exchanged at the option of the holder. The company determines if the options will be converted to cash or common stock, at a ratio of one share of common stock for every operating partnership unit. Note 5 Benefits Plans Stock Incentive Plan Based on the outstanding shares under the 1992 Incentive Plan, as amended, a maximum of 1,650,054 options could be granted, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, to certain officers and key employees of the company. Also under the Directors Plan, as amended, a maximum of 702,315 options could be granted to the directors of the company. In 1998, the company granted 38,605 options to purchase shares under the Directors Plan and 460,000 options to purchase shares under the incentive plan. Both of the plans generally provide, among other things, that options be granted at exercise prices not lower than the market value of the shares on the date of grant. Under the Incentive Plan, options become exercisable at the date of grant. Generally the optionee has up to 10 years from the date on which the options first become exercisable during which to exercise the options. Activity in the company's share option plans during the three years ended December 31, 1998 is summarized in the following table: 1998 1997 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Options Exercise Price Options Exercise Price Options Exercise Price - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outstanding, beginning of year 405,491 $11.07 371,256 $10.99 292,967 $10.98 Granted 498,605 11.96 34,235 11.38 78,289 11.00 Exercised -- -- -- -- -- -- Forfeited -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outstanding, end of year 904,096 $11.73 405,491 $11.07 371,256 $10.99 Exercisable at end of year 904,096 $11.73 364,591 $11.07 289,456 $10.99 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEIGHTED-AVERAGE FAIR VALUE OF OPTIONS GRANTED DURING THE YEAR $.32 $1.00 $.69 Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by FASB 123, which also requires that the information be determined as if the company has accounted for its employee stock options granted subsequent to December 31, 1994 under the fair value method described in that statement. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively: risk-free interest rates of 5.5% for 1998, 6.7% for 1997, and 6.4% for 1996; a dividend yield of 9.0% for 1998 and 7.0% for 1997 and 1996; volatility factors of the expected market price of the company's common stock of .160 for 1998, .161 for 1997 and .122 for 1996; and a weighted-average expected life of the option of 10 years. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect 26 the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options. For purposes of FASB 123 pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. As the options are immediately exercisable, the full impact of the pro forma adjustment to net income is disclosed below. 1998 1997 ----------------------------- Pro forma FASB 123 net income $23,040,840 $19,148,373 As reported net income $23,210,642 $19,225,553 Pro forma FASB 123 diluted earnings per common share $.61 $.59 As reported diluted earnings per common share $.62 $.59 401(K) Savings Plan Eligible employees of the company participate in a contributory employee savings plan. Under the plan, the company may match a percentage of contributions made by eligible employees, such percentage to apply to a maximum of 1% of their annual salary. Expenses under this plan for 1998 were $42,288. Note 6 Related-Party Transactions Relationship with Apple Residential Income Trust Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. ("Apple") is a real estate investment trust whose operations began in 1997. Mr. Knight, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company, also serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Apple. Common equity is being raised by Apple on a "best efforts" basis in a manner similar to that used by the company from 1993 through 1996. During 1997, the company purchased 417,778 common shares of Apple for $3,760,000, which represents approximately 1.5% of Apple's common shares outstanding at December 31, 1998. The company has a right to purchase up to 9.8% of the common shares of Apple and has a first right of refusal to purchase the assets and business of Apple. The company received distributions on this investment of $340,483 in 1998 and $253,172 in 1997. The company or its affiliates provides real estate brokerage, property management, and advisory services to Apple. In March 1997, the company purchased the right to provide brokerage services to Apple by purchasing the assets of Apple Realty Group, Inc., for $2 million, $350,000 in cash, and 150,000 company common shares valued at $1,650,000. The principal asset of Apple Realty Group, Inc. was its brokerage contract with Apple. Under the terms of the brokerage contract with Apple, the company receives a real estate commission equal to 2% of the purchase price of the properties acquired plus reimbursement of certain expenses. During 1998 and 1997, the company earned $2,665,100 and $1,031,066, respectively, in real estate brokerage commissions. The company amortized $1,054,470 and $546,000, in 1998 and 1997, respectively, of the purchase price for the brokerage contract. The company is amortizing the purchase price of the contract in relationship to the assets acquired. The company provides property management services for Apple for a fee of 5% of monthly rental revenues plus reimbursement of certain expenses. The company provides advisory services to Apple for a fee of .1% to .25% based on total capital raised by Apple and the financial performance of Apple. During 1998 and 1997, the company earned $2,220,593 and $822,497, respectively, for management and advisory services. Relationship with Advisory, Management, and Acquisition Companies Prior to September 30, 1996, the company operated as an "externally advised" and "externally managed" REIT. Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. served as the advisor, Cornerstone Management Group, Inc. served as the property manager, and acquisition services were provided by Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. Glade M. Knight, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company, held all of the stock of Cornerstone Advisors, Inc., Cornerstone Management Group, Inc., and Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. (collectively, the "External Companies"). By agreement, Mr. Knight held part of the stock of the External Companies for the account and interest of Stanley J. Olander, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of the company, and Debra A. Jones, Chief Operating Officer of the company. As of October 1, 1996, the company entered into a series of related-party transactions with the External Companies, the effect of which was to convert the company into a "self-administered" and "self-managed" REIT. The transactions were unanimously approved by the independent members of the company's Board of Directors. 27 To effect the transaction, the company agreed to issue 1.4 million shares to Cornerstone Management Group, Inc. in exchange for the assignment of all of its rights and interest in, to and under, its management agreements with the company. The company issued 700,000 shares on October 1,1996 and 700,000 shares on September 30, 1997. The consideration for the transaction totaled approximately $15.4 million based upon the fair market value of $11 per share of the company's common stock. Imputed interest of $402,907 and $134,302 were recognized in 1997 and 1996, respectively, related to issuance of 700,000 shares in September 1997. In addition, on October 1, 1996, the company paid to Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. $1,325,000 in exchange for the assignment by them of all of their rights and interests in, to and under, their property acquisition agreement and advisory agreement with the company. Immediately following the assignment by each of the External Companies of its rights and interest in, to and under, its respective agreements, the company terminated such agreements. The consideration for all of the above transactions, plus related transaction costs and imputed interest, was accounted for as a termination of the management administration contracts. Also on October 1, 1996, the company paid to Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. $100,000 and paid to Glade Knight $350,000 for the personal property and building, respectively, located at 306 E. Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, which serves as the principal executive office of the company. The company also paid approximately $138,000 to certain lenders, representing the balance owed on certain automobile loans, in exchange for the conveyance by Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc., to the company of such automobiles. Prior to the October 1, 1996 transaction, Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. (The "Advisor") was the advisor to the company and provided its day-to-day management. The Advisor earned a quarterly fee not to exceed .25% of the company's assets based on the company's financial performance as defined in the agreement with the Advisor. The Advisor earned $295,759 in 1996. As properties were acquired, the company paid real estate commissions of 2% of the purchase prices of properties to Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc., and Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. earned commissions of $1,957,624 in 1996. In addition the company entered into agreements with Cornerstone Management Group, Inc. (the "Management Company") to manage the properties. The Management Company earned a management fee equal to 5% of rental income and was entitled to be reimbursed for certain expenses. The Management Company earned management fees of $1,243,215 in 1996. Other Relationships Leslie A. Grandis, a director of the company, is also a partner in McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe LLP, which serves as counsel to the company. Martin Zuckerbrod and Harry S. Taubenfeld, directors of the company, provide real estate legal services to the company. Note 7 Earnings Per Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: 1998 1997 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Numerator: Net income (loss) $23,210,642 $19,225,553 $(4,169,849) Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share-income available to common stockholders after assumed conversions 23,210,642 19,225,553 (4,169,849) Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average shares 37,630,546 32,617,823 20,210,432 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 20,402 2,014 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions 37,650,948 32,619,837 20,210,432 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $.62 $.59 $(.21) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28 Note 8 Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997: First Second Third Fourth 1998 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Revenues $20,962,469 $22,721,906 $24,999,279 $24,954,294 Income before interest income (expense) 7,963,956 8,572,162 9,405,990 9,459,167 Net income 5,236,048 5,512,931 6,289,373 6,172,290 Basic and diluted earnings per common share .15 .15 .16 .16 Distributions per share .25 .26 .26 .26 1997(a) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Revenues $15,385,285 $17,354,804 $18,967,143 $20,263,392 Income before interest income (expense) 5,592,743 6,005,325 6,900,266 7,957,424 Net income 4,001,740 4,529,304 5,336,846 5,357,663 Basic and diluted earnings per common share .14 .14 .15 .15 Distributions per share .25 .25 .25 .25 (a) Included in the 1997 operating results is $402,907 of management contract termination expense resulting from the company's conversion to "self-administered" and "self-managed" status. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements. Note 9 Pro Forma Information (Unaudited) The following unaudited pro forma information for the year ended December 31, 1997 reflects adjustments for the actual rental income and rental expenses of 11 of the 13 properties acquired in 1997 for the respective periods in 1997 prior to acquisition by the company. The unaudited pro forma information is presented as if (a) the company had qualified as a REIT, distributed all of its taxable income and, therefore, incurred no federal income tax expense during the period; and (b) the company had used proceeds from its best efforts offering to acquire the properties, for properties acquired before the completion of the offering. Properties acquired after the completion of the offering were assumed to be acquired using the company's line of credit or from proceeds of an equity offering completed in April 1997. The pro forma information does not purport to represent what the company's results of operations would have been if such transactions, in fact, had occurred on January 1, 1997, nor does it purport to represent the results of operations for future periods. Unaudited Pro Forma Totals 1997 ---- Income $80,147,371 Net income 20,342,399 Basic and diluted earnings per common share .58 Net income has been adjusted as follows: (1) interest expense has been increased for the properties funded by the company's line of credit based on market rates at the time of acquisition available to the company for applicable properties; (2) the number of weighted average common shares outstanding was increased for properties funded by proceeds from equity offerings; and (3) depreciation has been adjusted based on the company's basis in the properties. The 1998 acquisitions were not material to require pro forma disclosure. Note 10 Subsequent Events (Unaudited) The Company's Board of Directors met on March 30, 1999, and voted to approve a merger with Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. subject to, among other requirements, an affirmative vote of the Company's shareholders. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. None. 29 PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant Ownership of Equity Securities "Beneficial Ownership" as used herein has been determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not to be construed as an admission that any of such Common Shares are in fact beneficially owned by any person. As of the Record Date, there are no shareholders known to the Company who own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding Common Shares. Beneficial Ownership of Common Shares held by directors and executive officers of the Company as of the Record Date is indicated in the table below. Each person named in the table and included in the director/officer group has sole voting and investment powers as to such Common Shares, or shares such powers with his or her spouse or minor children, if any. Number of Common Shares Beneficially Name Owned(1) Percent of Class ---- ------------- ---------------- Glenn W. Bunting, Jr...................................... 27,762 * Leslie A. Grandis......................................... 27,820 * Glade M. Knight........................................... 1,650,096 4.22% Penelope Ward Kyle........................................ 27,800 * Stanley J. Olander, Jr.................................... 260,901 * Harry S. Taubenfeld....................................... 67,307 * Martin Zuckerbrod......................................... 66,319 * Debra A. Jones............................................ 259,901 * All directors and executive officers as a group........... 2,387,906 6.11% - ----------------------- * Less than one percent of outstanding Common Shares. (1) Includes Common Shares that may be acquired upon the exercise of stock options, as follows: Messrs. Bunting and Grandis and Ms. Kyle - 26,329 Common Shares each; Mr. Knight -280,440 Common Shares; Mr. Olander and Ms. Jones - 144,310 Common Shares each; and Messrs. Taubenfeld and Zuckerbrod - 52,413 Common Shares each. Election of Directors Nominees for Directors. At the Annual Meeting three directors of Class II are to be elected, each to hold office for an ensuing three-year term, or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, except in the event of death, resignation or removal. The nominees for election to the three positions on the Board of Directors to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting are Glade M. Knight, Glenn W. Bunting and Leslie A. Grandis. If elected, Messrs. Knight, Bunting and Grandis will serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the year 2002. Of the directors whose terms do not expire in 1999, Messrs. Olander and Zuckerbrod (the Class I directors) will serve until the 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and Ms. Kyle and Mr. Taubenfeld will serve until the 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Unless otherwise specified, Common Shares represented by the proxies will be voted for the election of the nominees listed, except that in the event either of those named should not continue to be available for election, discretionary authority may be exercised to vote for a substitute. No circumstances are presently known that would render any nominee named herein 30 unavailable. Each of the nominees is now a member of the Board of Directors. If a quorum is present, the two candidates receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes of Common Shares represented and voting at the Annual Meeting will be elected directors of the Company. The nominees, their ages, the year of election of each to the Board of Directors of the Company, their principal occupations during the past five years or more, and directorships of each in public companies in addition to the Company are as follows: Glenn W. Bunting, Jr., 54, is a director of the Company. He has been President of American KB Properties, Inc., which develops and manages shopping centers, since 1985. He has been President of G.B. Realty Corporation, which brokers shopping centers and apartment communities, since 1980. Mr. Bunting was first elected to the Board of the Company in 1993 and his term expires in 1999. Leslie A. Grandis, 54, is a director of the Company. He has been a partner in the law firm of McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe LLP in Richmond, Virginia since 1974. Mr. Grandis concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate finance and securities law. He is a director of Markel Corporation and CSX Trade Receivables Corporation. Mr. Grandis was first elected to the Board of the Company in 1993 and his term expires in 1999. Glade M. Knight, 55, is a director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. Since 1972, Mr. Knight has held executive and/or ownership positions in several corporations involved in the management of and investment in real estate, and has served, directly or indirectly, as a general or limited partner of 71 limited partnerships owning 80 properties comprising over 13,000 apartment units. Mr. Knight is also a director, Chairman of the Board and President of Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. Mr. Knight was first elected to the Board of the Company in 1989 and his term expires in 1999. Mr. Knight serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company under an employment agreement which has a one-year term ending on August 31, 1999, and which may be extended by the Company for up to two additional one-year terms. Other Directors and Officers. The following are the directors of the Company whose terms expire after 1999 and the executive officers of the Company: Debra A. Jones, 44, is the Chief Operating Officer of the Company. From June 1991 through August 1996, Ms. Jones was employed by Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. Through Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc., Cornerstone Management Group, Inc. and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc., which had contracts to provide management and administration services to the Company, Ms. Jones provided the same general types of services as she now provides as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Jones has held executive positions in real estate companies organized by Mr. Knight since 1979. Ms. Jones has been the Company's Chief Operating Officer since September 1, 1996, and serves in such capacity under an employment agreement which has a five-year term ending on August 31, 2001. Stanley J. Olander, Jr., 44, is a director, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company. From June 1991 through August 1996, Mr. Olander was employed by Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. Through Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc., Cornerstone Management Group, Inc. and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc., which had contracts to provide management and administration services to the Company, Mr. Olander provided the same general types of services as he now provides as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Olander has held various executive positions in real estate companies organized by Mr. Knight since 1981. Mr. Olander was first elected to the Board of the Company in 1992 and his term expires in 2000. Mr. Olander has been the Company's Chief Financial Officer since September 1, 1996, and serves in such capacity under an employment agreement which has a five-year term ending on August 31, 2001. Martin Zuckerbrod, 68, is a director of the Company. He has practiced law, and been involved in mortgage and real estate investment activities, in the firm of Zuckerbrod & Taubenfeld of Cedarhurst, New York since 1959. He has practiced law since 1956. Mr. Zuckerbrod's areas of professional concentration are real estate and commercial law. Mr. Zuckerbrod also serves as a judge in the Village of Cedarhurst, New York. Mr. Zuckerbrod was first elected to the Board of the Company in 1992 and his term expires in 2000. Penelope W. Kyle, 51, has been the director of the Virginia Lottery since September 1, 1994. Ms. Kyle worked in various capacities for CSX Corporation and its affiliated companies from 1981 until August 1994. She served as Vice President, Administration and Finance for CSX Realty, Inc. beginning in 1991, as Vice President, Administration for CSX Realty, Inc. from 1989 to 1991, and as Assistant Vice President and Assistant to the President for CSX Realty, Inc. from 1987 to 1989. Ms. Kyle is also a director of Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. Ms. Kyle was first elected to the Board of the Company in 1993 and her term expires in 2001. Harry S. Taubenfeld, 69, has practiced law, and been involved in mortgage and real estate investment activities, in the firm of Zuckerbrod & Taubenfeld of Cedarhurst, New York since 1959, and has practiced law since 1956. Mr. Taubenfeld specializes in real estate and commercial law. Mr. Taubenfeld is a Trustee of the Village of Cedarhurst, New York, and a past President of the Nassau County Village Officials. Mr. Taubenfeld was first elected to the Board of the Company in 1992 and his term expires in 2001. 31 Executive Officers The Company's executive officers are Glade M. Knight, Debra A. Jones and Stanley J. Olander, Jr. Information with regard to Messrs. Knight and Olander and Ms. Jones is set forth above under the caption "Election of Directors." Item 11. Executive Compensation Compensation of Directors During 1998, independent directors (all directors other than Messrs. Knight and Olander) received annual directors' fees of $10,000 payable $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in Common Shares (valued at the current market price at the time of issuance), plus $500 for each meeting of the Board and $100 for each committee meeting attended; however independent directors did not receive any compensation for attending a committee meeting if it occurred on the same day as a meeting of the entire Board of Directors. Independent directors received an additional $1,000 for serving on the Executive Committee in 1998. Non-independent directors received no compensation from the Company for their service as directors. All directors were reimbursed by the Company for their travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings of the directors or a committee and in conducting the business of the Company. In addition, in 1998, each independent director received an option to purchase 7,721 Common Shares, exercisable at $11.68per Common Share. Independent directors will receive additional Common Share options in 1999. Compensation of Executive Officers General. The following table sets forth the compensation awarded during the fiscal years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and all executive officers of the Company whose total salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 (collectively the "Named Executive Officers") during the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998. The Company did not pay salaries to its officers for the period before September 1, 1996. During such prior period, the Company operated as an "externally-advised" and "externally-managed" real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Effective October 1, 1996, the Company converted to "self-administered" and "self-managed" status. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE ANNUAL COMPENSATION LONG-TERM COMPENSATION AWARDS ------------------- ----------------------------- NAME AND SECURITIES -------- OTHER ANNUAL RESTRICTED SHARE UNDERLYING PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($)(1) COMPENSATION (2) AWARDS ($)(3) OPTIONS (#) ------------------ ---- ---------- ------------ ---------------- -------------- ----------- Glade M. Knight 1998 210,000 --- --- 19,082 --- Chairman and Chief 1997 210,000 --- --- 11,000 --- Executive Officer 1996 70,000 --- --- 11,000 --- Debra A. Jones 1998 120,000 --- --- 10,325 --- Chief Operating Officer 1997 120,000 --- --- 5,500 --- 1996 40,000 --- --- 5,500 --- Stanley J. Olander, Jr. 1998 120,000 --- --- 10,325 --- Chief Financial Officer 1997 120,000 --- --- 5,500 --- 1996 40,000 --- --- 5,500 --- - ---------------------- (1) Bonuses may be awarded in 1999 and in future years in the discretion of the Board of Directors. (2) The Company provides each of the Named Executive Officers with use of a Company automobile, and pays premiums for term life, disability and health insurance for the Named Executive Officers. The value of such items was less than the lesser of either $50,000 or 10% of the total salary and bonus of the Named Executive Officer in 1998. 32 (3) At December 31, 1998, Mr. Knight held 8,350 restricted Common Shares (with an aggregate value as of December 31, 1998 of $87,675) issued under the Company's Incentive Plan and each of Ms. Jones and Mr. Olander held 4,500 restricted Common Shares (each with an aggregate value as of December 31, 1998 of $47,250) issued under the Incentive Plan. All of these restricted Common Shares were issued on July 1, 1995 and March 24, 1998 and vest in equal 1/5 portions in each of the five years from the date of issuance. If the holder of such restricted Common Shares ceases to be either an officer or employee of the Company for any reason other than death or permanent disability, the unvested restricted Common Shares will revert to the Company. Distributions are payable on all of these restricted Common Shares, both vested and unvested. The table set forth above shows only the vested restricted Common Shares and reflects the fair market value of the vested restricted Common Shares on the date of their issuance. The following table sets forth information with respect to the Common Share options held by the Named Executive Officers during the year ended December 31, 1998. There were no option grants to the Named Executive Officers during the year ended December 31, 1998. AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN 1998 AND 1998 YEAR-END OPTION VALUES SHARES ACQUIRED VALUE NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING VALUE OF UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY NAME ON EXERCISE REALIZED UNEXERCISED OPTIONS AT YEAR-END OPTIONS AT YEAR END ( $) ---- ----------- -------- ------------------------------- ------------------------ EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE(1) UNEXERCISABLE(1) ----------- ------------- -------------- ---------------- Glade M. Knight........... --- --- 280,440 --- --- --- Debra A. Jones............ --- --- 144,310 --- --- --- Stanley J. Olander, Jr. .. --- --- 144,310 --- --- --- --------------------------- (1) NAME GRANT DATE OPTION EXERCISE PRICE* ---- ---------- ------ --------------- Glade M. Knight 9/08/98 13,088 $11.12 3/24/98 200,000 $12.06 9/08/97 13,088 $12.13 All Prior 54,264 $11.00 Debra A. Jones 9/08/98 7,362 $11.12 and 3/24/98 100,000 $12.06 Stanley J. Olander, Jr. 9/08/97 7,362 $12.13 All Prior 29,586 $11.00 -------------------------- * The fair market value based on closing sale price of Common Shares on date of grant. Employment Agreements. Each of Glade M. Knight, Stanley J. Olander, Jr. and Debra A. Jones has, effective September 1, 1996, entered into an employment agreement with the Company. Mr. Knight's employment agreement had a term of one year, was extended for one additional one-year term and may be extended by the Company for up to three additional one-year terms. The employment agreements with Ms. Jones and Mr. Olander have five year terms ending on August 31, 2001. Mr. Olander and Ms. Jones are obligated to devote all of their business time to the Company. Mr. Knight is not similarly restricted, although he has agreed to devote as much of his attention and energies to the business of the Company as is reasonably required in the judgment of him and the Board of Directors. Each employment agreement contains a limited non-compete provision. The officer agrees that during the term of his or her employment, and for a period of one year thereafter if the officer terminates his or her employment, such officer will not be employed by or affiliated with a business that competes with the Company in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina, or solicit or attempt to solicit any person employed by the Company to leave such employment for employment with a competing business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. Knight will be permitted (1) to continue to act as a general partner of various real estate partnerships in which he was a general partner as of September 1, 1996, and (2) to pursue other ventures, including without limitation real estate ventures, except any such ventures that compete with the Company in Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina. 33 Each employment agreement terminates automatically upon the officer's death. The Company is obligated to pay to the decedent's personal representative an amount equal to the decedent's current annual salary in a one-time lump sum payment. The Company may terminate the officer's employment and the Company's obligations under the employment agreement in the event of the "disability" of the officer or for "cause," as defined in the agreement. "Disability" means inability to perform the essential functions of the position, after reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if such a disability results from a physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or to continue for at least six consecutive months. In the event of termination for disability, the Company must pay the officer or his representative an amount equal to the officer's current annual salary in a one-time lump sum payment. "Cause" is defined in the employment agreement as including continued or deliberate neglect of duties, willful misconduct of the officer injurious to the Company, violation of any code or standard of ethics applicable to Company employees, active disloyalty to the Company, conviction of a felony, habitual drunkenness or drug abuse, excessive absenteeism unrelated to a disability, or breach by the officer of the employment agreement. If the Company terminates the officer for "cause," it will have no further obligation to the officer except under any applicable benefits policy. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Information on security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is included in Item 10. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Messrs. Zuckerbrod and Taubenfeld are principals in the law firm of Zuckerbrod & Taubenfeld of Cedarhurst, New York, which acted as counsel to the Company in connection with the Company's acquisition of certain of its real properties in 1998 and received legal fees totaling approximately $118,000. This law firm is expected to render additional services to the Company in 1999 and will receive compensation for such services. Mr. Grandis, who is a director of the Company, is also a partner in the law firm of McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe LLP, which serves as general counsel to the Company and certain of its affiliates and received legal fees for its services. Such representation is expected to continue in 1999. The husband of Penelope W. Kyle, who is a director of the Company, is also a partner in McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe LLP. 34 PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Documents filed as part of the report 1. Financial Statements The following consolidated financial statements of the registrant are included in Item 8: Independent Auditors' Report Ernst & Young LLP Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 1998 and 1997 Consolidated Statements of Operations Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2. Financial Statement Schedule Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Included on pages 36 through 40 of this Form 10-K Report) All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or not required or because the required information is included elsewhere in the financial statements or notes thereto. 3. Exhibits Incorporated herein by reference are the exhibits listed under "Exhibits Index" on pages 42 through 46 of this Form 10-K Report. (b) Reports on Form 8-K During the last quarter of 1998, the Company filed the following Current Reports on Form 8-K: On October 26, 1998, the registrant filed a Report on Form 8-K/A to a Report on Form 8-K dated August 12, 1998. The item reported was Item 7. On December 28, 1998, the registrant filed a Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998. The items reported were Items 2, 5, and 7. The financial statement filed was a Statement of Income and Direct Operating Expenses (exclusive of certain items) for Cape Landing Apartments for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998. 35 SCHEDULE III REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (As of December 31, 1998) DECEMBER Subsequently Initial Cost Capitalized Encum- ------------------------------------------------- Description brances Land Bldg. Impr. Land - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Polo Club $- $ 264,698 $4,035,302 $3,205,936 $ 264,698 * Greenville, SC * Multi-family housing 2) The Hollows $- $1,374,840 $2,825,160 $1,973,553 $1,390,671 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing $- 3) Mayflower Seaside $2,258,169 $5,375,975 $2,557,214 $2,258,248 * Virginia Beach, VA * Multi-family housing * Retail shops 4) Stone Ridge $- $ 374,271 $2,950,729 $2,489,292 $ 374,293 * Columbia, SC * Multi-family housing 5) County Green $- $ 319,250 $3,480,750 $1,499,670 $ 327,484 * Lynchburg, VA * Multi-family housing 6) Wimbledon Chase $- $ 304,590 $2,995,410 $2,374,978 $ 304,815 * Wilmington, NC * Multi-family housing 7) Harbour Club $- $1,019,895 $4,230,105 $ 996,147 $1,020,274 * Virginia Beach, VA * Multi-family housing 8) Chase Mooring $- $ 258,126 $3,335,874 $2,170,709 $ 258,209 * Wilmington, NC * Multi-family housing 9) The Trestles $- $2,650,884 $7,699,116 $1,148,537 $2,686,006 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 10) Wind Lake $- $1,051,200 $7,708,800 $2,325,542 $1,088,780 * Greensboro, NC * Multi-family housing 11) Magnolia Run $- $ 495,000 $5,005,000 $1,409,344 $ 509,001 * Greenville, SC * Multi-family housing 12) Breckinridge $- $1,512,000 $4,088,000 $1,462,749 $1,558,060 * Greenville, SC * Multi-family housing Gross Amount Carried - ----------------------------- Date of Date Bldg. & Impr. Total Acc. Dep. Const. Acquired Dep. Life - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 7,241,238 $ 7,505,936 $ 1,770,648 1972 June 3, 1993 27.5 yrs. $ 4,782,882 $ 6,173,553 $ 1,083,582 1974 June 1, 1993 27.5 yrs. $ 7,933,111 $10,191,359 $ 1,409,626 1950 Oct. 26, 1993 27.5 yrs. $ 5,439,998 $ 5,814,292 $ 1,215,180 1975 Dec. 8, 1993 27.5 yrs. $ 4,972,186 $ 5,299,670 $ 1,031,996 1976 Dec. 1, 1993 27.5 yrs. $ 5,370,163 $ 5,674,978 $ 1,032,249 1976 Feb. 1, 1994 27.5 yrs. $ 5,225,874 $ 6,246,147 $ 923,702 1988 May 1, 1994 27.5 yrs. $ 5,506,501 $ 5,764,709 $ 874,015 1968 Aug. 1, 1994 27.5 yrs. $ 8,812,531 $11,498,537 $ 1,518,361 1987 Dec. 30, 1994 27.5 yrs. $ 9,996,762 $11,085,542 $ 1,313,936 1985 April 1, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 6,400,343 $ 6,909,344 $ 933,528 1972 June 1, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 5,504,689 $ 7,062,749 $ 786,475 1973 June 21, 1995 27.5 yrs. REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (As of December 31, 1998) Subsequently Initial Cost Capitalized Encum- ------------------------------------------------- Description brances Land Bldg. Impr. Land - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13) Bay Watch Pointe $- $ 775,680 $ 2,596,845 $1,623,956 $ 813,936 * Virginia Beach, VA * Multi-family housing 14) Hanover Landing $- $ 801,500 $ 4,923,500 $1,724,266 $ 822,285 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing 15) Mill Creek $- $1,368,000 $ 7,182,000 $1,034,482 $1,417,614 * Winston-Salem, NC * Multi-family housing 16) Glen Eagles $- $1,095,000 $ 6,205,000 $1,733,017 $1,595,458 * Winston-Salem, NC * Multi-family housing 17) Sailboat Bay $- $2,002,000 $ 7,098,000 $4,364,303 $2,066,930 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing 18) Tradewinds $- $1,428,000 $ 8,772,000 $ 878,865 $1,436,890 * Hampton, VA * Multi-family housing 19) Osprey Landing $- $ 393,750 $ 3,981,250 $2,873,041 $ 403,842 * Wilmington, NC * Multi-family housing 20) The Meadows $- $ 186,000 $ 6,014,000 $1,242,434 $ 190,568 * Asheville, NC * Multi-family housing 21) West Eagle Green $- $ 326,400 $ 3,693,600 $2,324,127 $ 316,095 * Augusta, GA * Multi-family housing 22) Ashley Park $- $1,586,650 $10,618,350 $ 942,418 $1,589,251 * Richmond, vA * Multi-family housing 23) Arbor Trace $- $1,100,000 $ 3,900,000 $1,022,029 $1,130,749 * Virginia Beach, VA * Multi-family housing 24) Bridgetown Bay $- $ 603,000 $ 4,422,000 $ 820,929 $ 624,169 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing Gross Amount Carried - ----------------------------- Date of Date Bldg. & Impr. Total Acc. Dep. Const. Acquired Dep. Life - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 4,182,544 $ 4,996,481 $ 619,857 1972 July 18, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 6,626,980 $ 7,449,266 $ 825,849 1972 Aug. 22, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 8,166,868 $ 9,584,482 $ 1,012,893 1984 Sept. 1, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 7,437,558 $ 9,033,017 $ 947,596 1990 Oct. 1, 1995 27.5 yrs. $11,397,373 $13,464,303 $ 1,414,467 1972 Nov. 1, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 9,641,975 $11,078,865 $ 1,220,735 1988 Nov. 1, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 6,844,199 $ 7,248,041 $ 861,051 1973 Nov. 1, 1995 27.5 yrs. $ 7,251,866 $ 7,442,434 $ 857,142 1974 Jan. 31, 1996 27.5 yrs. $ 6,028,032 $ 6,344,127 $ 691,426 1974 March 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $11,558,167 $13,147,418 $ 1,302,148 1988 March 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $ 4,891,281 $ 6,022,029 $ 568,303 1985 March 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $ 5,221,760 $ 5,845,929 $ 565,523 1986 April 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (As of December 31, 1998) Subsequently Initial Cost Capitalized Encum- ------------------------------------------------- Description brances Land Bldg. Impr. Land - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25) Trophy Chase $- $ 853,300 $ 2,856,700 $3,019,365 $ 880,843 * Charlottesville, VA * Multi-family housing 26) Beacon Hill $- $3,121,587 $10,457,616 $1,116,410 $ 3,075,732 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing 27) Summerwalk $- $1,528,200 $ 4,131,800 $1,878,671 $ 1,565,051 * Concord, NC * Multi-family housing 28) The Landing $- $1,001,400 $ 7,343,600 $1,710,764 $ 1,023,951 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 29) Meadowcreek $- $1,110,000 $ 9,990,000 $1,404,352 $ 1,134,435 * Pineville, NC * Multi-family housing 30) Trolley Square East $- $1,620,000 $ 4,380,000 $3,019,708 $ 2,817,605 Trolley Square West $1,145,495 $ 3,097,080 * Richmond, VA * Multi-family housing 31) Savannah West $- $ 627,860 $ 9,215,760 $3,445,736 $ 1,161,511 * Augusta, GA * Multi-family housing 32) Paces Glen $- $2,153,250 $ 5,271,750 $ 704,400 $ 2,226,399 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing 33) Signature Place $- $ 491,665 $ 4,971,283 $1,795,362 $ 502,648 * Greenville, NC * Multi-family housing 34) Hampton Glen $- $1,391,992 $10,207,939 $1,146,678 $ 1,414,237 * Richmond, VA * Multi-family housing 35) Heatherwood $- $2,449,310 $ 7,756,147 $5,767,240 $ 4,186,842 Italian Village/Villa Marina $ 1,707,750 $ 5,717,250 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing Gross Amount Carried - ----------------------------- Date of Date Bldg. & Impr. Total Acc. Dep. Const. Acquired Dep. Life - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 5,848,522 $ 6,729,365 $ 694,015 1970 April 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $11,619,880 $14,695,613 $ 1,176,300 1985 May 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $ 5,973,619 $ 7,538,671 $ 622,468 1983 May 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $ 9,031,813 $10,055,764 $ 910,146 1984 May 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $11,369,917 $12,504,352 $ 1,170,665 1984 May 31, 1996 27.5 yrs. $10,444,677 $13,262,283 $ 1,058,022 1968 June 25, 1996 27.5 yrs. 1964 Dec. 31, 1996 27.5 yrs. $12,127,845 $13,289,356 $ 1,158,056 1976 July 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $ 5,903,002 $ 8,129,400 $ 554,771 1986 July 19, 1996 27.5 yrs. $ 6,755,662 $ 7,258,310 $ 675,438 1981 August 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $11,332,372 $12,746,609 $ 1,061,727 1986 August 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $19,210,856 $23,397,697 $ 1,312,815 1980 Sept. 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. 1980 Aug. 29, 1997 REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (As of December 31, 1998) Subsequently Initial Cost Capitalized Encum- ------------------------------------------------- Description brances Land Bldg. Impr. Land - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36) Highland Hills $- $1,210,000 $10,890,000 $2,321,444 $1,198,724 * Carrboro, NC * Multi-family housing 37) Parkside at Woodlake $- $2,932,778 $11,731,108 $ 455,523 $2,884,355 * Durham, NC * Multi-family housing 38) Greenbrier $- $ 998,957 $10,100,568 $1,392,309 $1,009,698 * Fredericksburg, VA * Multi-family housing 39) Deerfield $- $ 427,000 $10,248,000 $ 543,179 $ 430,416 * Durham, NC * Multi-family housing 40) The Arbors at Windsor $- $ 978,750 $ 9,896,250 $ 644,973 $ 994,426 Lake * Columbia, SC * Multi-family housing 41) Westchase $- $1,980,000 $ 9,020,000 $1,811,352 $2,012,327 * Charleston, SC * Multi-family housing 42) Paces Arbor $- $1,173,526 $ 4,414,693 $ 382,096 $1,181,172 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 43) Paces Forest $- $1,359,431 $ 5,114,050 $ 485,146 $1,370,590 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 44) Carlyle Club $- $3,589,800 $ 7,990,200 $1,274,800 $3,607,026 * Lawrenceville, GA * Multi-family housing 45) Ashley Run $- $3,780,000 $14,220,000 $1,482,278 $3,793,621 * Norcross, GA * Multi-family housing 46) Charleston Place $- $1,516,000 $ 7,959,000 $ 735,482 $1,534,603 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing 47) Dunwoody Springs $- $3,648,000 $11,552,000 $3,024,312 $3,666,146 * Dunwoody, GA * Multi-family housing Gross Amount Carried - ----------------------------- Date of Date Bldg. & Impr. Total Acc. Dep. Const. Acquired Dep. Life - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $13,222,720 $14,421,444 $1,238,766 1987 Sept. 27, 1996 27.5 yrs. $12,235,054 $15,119,409 $1,106,811 1996 Aug. 31, 1996 27.5 yrs. $11,482,137 $12,491,834 $1,532,856 1980 Oct. 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $10,787,763 $11,218,179 $ 878,888 1985 Nov. 1, 1996 27.5 yrs. $10,525,547 $11,519,973 $ 810,376 1991 Jan. 1, 1997 27.5 yrs. $10,799,026 $12,811,352 $ 837,847 1985 Jan. 15, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 4,789,142 $ 5,970,315 $ 335,625 1986 March 1, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 5,588,037 $ 6,958,627 $ 393,683 1986 March 1, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 9,247,774 $12,854,800 $ 641,638 1974 Apr. 30, 1997 27.5 yrs. $15,688,657 $19,482,278 $1,046,144 1987 Apr. 30, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 8,675,879 $10,210,482 $ 559,521 1986 May 13, 1997 27.5 yrs. $14,558,166 $18,224,312 $ 827,490 1981 July 25, 1997 27.5 yrs. REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (As of December 31, 1998) Subsequently Initial Cost Capitalized Encum- ----------------------------------------------- Description brances Land Bldg. Impr. Land - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48) Clarion Crossing $- $ 3,180,000 $ 7,420,000 $ 476,591 $ 3,235,960 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 49) Stone Brook $- $ 1,570,000 $ 6,280,000 $ 861,137 $ 1,582,468 * Norcross, GA * Multi-family housing 50) St. Regis $- $ 2,156,000 $ 7,644,000 $ 335,730 $ 2,170,353 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 51) Remington Place $- $ 1,422,000 $ 6,478,000 $ 557,508 $ 1,433,609 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 52) Stone Point $- $ 1,164,000 $ 8,536,000 $ 476,529 $ 1,170,756 * Charlotte, NC * Multi-family housing 53) Pinnacle Ridge $- $ 1,547,411 $ 4,183,740 $ 316,863 $ 1,572,517 * Ashville, NC * Multi-family housing 54) Hampton Point $- $ 1,589,250 $ 10,635,750 $ 2,048,203 $ 1,648,342 * Charleston, NC * Multi-family housing 55) The Timbers $- $ 1,944,000 $ 6,156,000 $ 252,596 $ 1,955,632 * Raleigh, NC * Multi-family housing 56) The Gables $- $ 2,185,000 $ 9,315,000 $ 304,432 $ 2,200,603 * Richmond, VA * Multi-family housing 57) Spring Lake $- $ 900,000 $ 8,100,000 $ 363,025 $ 907,555 * Morrow, GA * Multi-family housing 58) Cape Landing $- $ 1,026,000 $ 16,074,000 $ 165,961 $ 1,015,486 * Myrtle Beach, SC * Multi-family housing -------------------------------------------------------- $- $85,028,615 $412,492,050 $89,917,693 $87,013,965 ======================================================== Gross Amount Carried - ----------------------------- Date of Date Bldg. & Impr. Total Acc. Dep. Const. Acquired Dep. Life - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 7,840,631 $ 11,076,591 $ 392,229 1972 Sept. 30, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 7,128,669 $ 8,711,137 $ 328,088 1986 Oct. 31, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 7,965,377 $ 10,135,730 $ 348,402 1986 Oct. 31, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 7,023,899 $ 8,457,508 $ 299,125 1985 Oct. 31, 1997 27.5 yrs. $ 9,005,773 $ 10,176,529 $ 345,740 1986 Jan.15, 1998 27.5 yrs. $ 4,475,496 $ 6,048,013 $ 142,257 1951 April 1, 1998 27.5 yrs. $ 12,624,861 $ 14,273,203 $ 385,775 1986 Mar 31, 1998 27.5 yrs. $ 6,396,963 $ 8,352,596 $ 139,998 1983 June 4, 1998 27.5 yrs. $ 9,603,829 $ 11,804,432 $ 180,293 1987 July 2, 1998 27.5 yrs. $ 8,455,469 $ 9,363,025 $ 128,844 1986 Aug. 12, 1998 27.5 yrs. $ 16,250,475 $ 17,265,961 $ 152,653 1997/98 Oct. 16, 1998 27.5 yrs. - ------------------------------------------- $500,424,393 $587,438,358(1) $48,227,760 =========================================== (1) Represents the aggregate cost for Federal Income tax purposes. (2) The reconciliations of the carrying amount of real estate owned and accumulated depreciation is contained in Note 2 of the audited financial statements. SIGNATURES 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, this 29th day of March 1999. CORNERSTONE REALTY INCOME TRUST, INC. By: /s/ Glade M. Knight ------------------------- Glade M. Knight, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Capacity Date - --------- -------- ---- /s/ Glade M. Knight Director, Chief Executive Officer March 29, 1999 - -------------------------------- and President Glade M. Knight /s/ Stanley J. Olander, Jr. Director, Chief Financial Officer March 29, 1999 - -------------------------------- and Principal Accounting Officer Stanley J. Olander, Jr. /s/ Harry S. Taubenfeld Director March 29, 1999 - -------------------------------- Harry S. Taubenfeld /s/ Leslie A. Grandis Director March 29, 1999 - -------------------------------- Leslie A. Grandis /s/ Glenn W. Bunting, Jr. Director March 29, 1999 - -------------------------------- Glenn W. Bunting, Jr. /s/ Penelope W. Kyle Director March 29, 1999 - -------------------------------- Penelope W. Kyle EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc., as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 included in the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 3.2 Bylaws of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Amended Through May 12, 1998) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 included in the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1998; File No. 1-12875). 4.1 Credit Agreement dated as of October 30, 1997, by and among Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc., and any Additional Borrowers party thereto, as Borrowers, the Lenders referred to therein, and First Union National Bank, as Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 included in the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated December 30, 1997; File No. 0-23954). 4.2 Joinder Agreement dated as of December 31, 1997 to the Credit Agreement dated as of October 30, 1997, by and Among Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc., each Additional Borrower party thereto, CRIT-NC, LLC, the lenders party thereto, and First Union National Bank, as Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 included in the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated December 30, 1997; File No. 0-23954). 4.3 (1) Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note dated December 31, 1997 in the principal amount of up to $65,000,000 made payable by Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and CRIT-NC, LLC to the order of First Union National Bank, and (2) Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note dated December 31, 1997 in the principal amount of up to $35,000,000 made payable by Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and CRIT-NC, LLC to the order of AmSouth Bank, and (3) Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note dated December 31, 1997 in the principal amount of up to $25,000,000 made payable by Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and CRIT-NC, LLC to the order of Crestar Bank, and (4) Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note dated December 31, 1997 in the principal amount of up to $20,000,000 made payable by Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and CRIT-NC, LLC to the order of Fleet National Bank, and (5) Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note dated December 31, 1997 in the principal amount of up to $30,000,000 made payable by Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and CRIT-NC, LLC to the order of Guaranty Federal Bank, F.S.B. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 included in the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated December 30, 1997; File No. 0-23954). The Company agrees to furnish the Commission on request a copy of any instrument with respect to long-term debt of the Company or its subsidiaries the total amount of securities authorized under which does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 10.1 Amendment and Restatement of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. 1992 Incentive Plan. (Exhibit 10.14)(1) This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. 10.2 Amendment and Restatement of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. 1992 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan. (Exhibit 10.15)(1) This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14 (c) of Form 10-K. 10.3 Agreement for Appointment of Transfer Agent and Registrar between the Company and First Union National Bank of North Carolina. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1994; File No. 0-23954). 10.4 Agreement and Bill of Transfer and Assignment dated October 1, 1996 between Cornerstone Management Group, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc.(2) 10.5 Agreement and Bill of Transfer and Assignment dated October 1, 1996 between Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc.(2) 10.6 Agreement and Bill of Transfer and Assignment dated October 1, 1996 between Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Acquisition/Disposition Agreement).(2) 10.7 Agreement and Bill of Transfer and Assignment dated October 1, 1996 between Cornerstone Realty Group, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Personal Property). (2) 10.8 Employment Agreement dated September 1, 1996 between Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and Glade M. Knight. This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14 (c) of Form 10-K. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.9 Employment Agreement dated September 1, 1996 between Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and Debra A. Jones. This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14 (c) of Form 10-K. (2) Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 10.10 Employment Agreement dated September 1, 1996 between Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and Stanley J. Olander, Jr . This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14 (c) of Form 10-K. (2) 10.11 Advisory Agreement between Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. and Apple Residential Advisors, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11 of Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. (File No. 333-10635) filed on November 14, 1996). 10.12 Form of Property Management Agreement between Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. and Apple Residential Management Group, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form S-11 of Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. (File No. 333-10635) filed on August 22, 1996). 10.13 Property Acquisition/Disposition Agreement between Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. and Apple Realty Group, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form S-11 of Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. (File No. 333-10635) filed on November 14, 1996). 10.14 Advisory Agreement Subcontract among Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc., Apple Residential Advisors, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.15 Property Management Agreement Subcontract among Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc., Apple Residential Management Group, Inc., and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.16 Agreement and Bill of Transfer and Assignment among Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc., Apple Realty Group, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.17 Right of First Refusal Agreement between Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11 of Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. (File No. 333-10635) filed on November 14, 1996.) 10.18 Common Share Purchase Option Agreement between Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.19 Assignment Relating to Property Management Agreements among Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc., Apple Residential Management Group, Inc., Apple REIT Limited Partnership and Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. (Incorporated herein by Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.20 [Intentionally Omitted.] 10.21 Articles of Organization of CRIT-NC, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 30, 1997; File No. 0-23954.) 10.22 Operating Agreement of CRIT-NC, LLC dated as of December 9, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 30, 1997; File No. 0-23954.) 10.23 Form of Property Management Agreement between Apple REIT Limited Partnership and Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.24 First Amendment to the Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. 1992 Incentive Plan. This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14 (c) of Form 10-K. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.25 First Amendment to the 1992 Incentive Plan Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement between Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and Martin Zuckerbrod. This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14 (c) of Form 10-K. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.26 First Amendment to the 1992 Incentive Plan Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement between Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and Harry S. Taubenfeld. This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14 (c) of Form 10-K. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997; File No. 1-12875.) 10.27 First Amendment to the Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. 1992 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan. This is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 10.28 Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cornerstone Partners, L. P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 10.29 Credit Agreement among Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc., CRIT- NC, LLC and First Union National Bank. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 10.30 Revolving Credit Note made by Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. and CRIT-NC, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 10.31 Termination of Advisory Agreement Subcontract. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 10.32 Termination of Property Management Agreement Subcontract. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 10.33 Bill of Sale and Note Pertaining to Property Acquisition/Disposition Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 10.34 Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Pertaining to Advisory Agreement for Apple Residential Income Trust, Inc.). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 10.35 Amended and Restated Property Acquisition/Disposition Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1998; File No. 1-12875.) 21 Subsidiaries of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. FILED HEREWITH. 23 Consent of Independent Auditors. FILED HEREWITH. 27 Financial Data Schedule. FILED HEREWITH. 99.1 Pages 3 through 7 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. dated January 15, 1998. FILED HEREWITH. 99.2 Pages 4 through 11 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. dated March 31, 1998. FILED HEREWITH. 99.3 Pages 3 through 6 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. dated June 4 , 1998. FILED HEREWITH. 99.4 Pages 3 through 6 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. dated July 2, 1998. FILED HEREWITH. 99.5 Pages 4 through 8 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. dated August 12, 1998. FILED HEREWITH. Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99.6 Pages 4 through 8 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc. dated October 16, 1998. FILED HEREWITH. (1) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit referred to in parentheses which was filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to its Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 33-51296), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 1994. (2) Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit of the same number filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated September 26, 1996 (File No. 0-23954).