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 October 31, 20182020


TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from _____ to _____


Commission File No. 1-12803


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URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland
 
04-2458042
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)


321 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, CT
 
06830
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 863-8200


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class
Trading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
  
Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareUBPNew York Stock Exchange
  
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareUBANew York Stock Exchange
  
6.75% Series G Cumulative Preferred StockNew York Stock Exchange
  
6.25% Series H Cumulative Preferred StockUBPPRHNew York Stock Exchange
5.875% Series K Cumulative Preferred StockUBPPRKNew York Stock Exchange
  
Common Stock Rights to Purchase Preferred Shares
N/ANew York Stock Exchange
  
Class A Common Stock Rights to Purchase Preferred Shares
N/ANew York Stock Exchange


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:  None


Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes
No


Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Act.
Yes
No


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
No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No

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 the 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


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See definition of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):


Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company ☐
 
Emerging growth company


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes 
No ☒


The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of April 30, 20182020 (price at which the common equity was last sold as of the last business day of the Registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter): Common Shares, par value $.01 per share, $38,575,941;$25,177,380; Class A Common Shares, par value $.01 per share, $581,567,658.$430,431,595.


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, as of January 4, 20198, 2021 (latest date practicable): 9,959,20610,179,502 Common Shares, par value $.01 per share, and 29,926,16430,122,105 Class A Common Shares, par value $.01 per share.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE


Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 21, 201917, 2021 (certain parts as indicated herein) (Part III).






TABLE OF CONTENTS


Item No.
 
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PART I PART I 
    
1. 11
    
1A. 33
    
1B. 78
    
2. 89
    
3. 1011
    
4. 1011
    
PART II PART II 
    
5. 1112
    
6. 1213
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7. 1314
    
7A. 2023
    
8. 2124
    
9. 2124
    
9A. 2124
    
9B. 2427
    
PART III PART III 
    
10. 2528
    
11. 2528
    
12. 2528
    
13. 2528
    
14. 2528
    
PART IV PART IV 
    
15. 2629
    
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PART I


Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


This Annual Report on Form 10-K of Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (the "Company") contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  TheseSuch statements can generally be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts or by such words as "anticipate"“anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “should”, "believe", "can", "continue", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "plan", "seek", "should", "will"“will” or variations of such words or other similar expressions and the negatives of such words.  All statements included in this report that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including such matters as future capital expenditures, dividends and acquisitions (including the amount and nature thereof), business strategies, expansion and growth of our operations expected leasing results and other such matters, are forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate.  Such statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated.  Future events and actual results, performance or achievements, financial and otherwise, may differ materially from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Risks, uncertaintiesWe caution not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Important factors that we think could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected results are summarized below. One of the most significant factors, however, is the ongoing impact of the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), on the U.S., regional and global economies, the U.S. retail market and the broader financial markets. The current outbreak of COVID-19 has also impacted, and is likely to continue to impact, directly or indirectly, many of the other important factors listed below.

New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which factors will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. In particular, it is difficult to fully assess the impact of COVID-19 at this time due to, among other factors, uncertainty regarding the severity and duration of the outbreak domestically and internationally, uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of federal, state and local governments’ efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and respond to its direct and indirect impact on the U.S. economy and economic activity, and the uncertainty regarding the efficacy and timing of vaccines and other medical responses to the pandemic.

Important factors, among others, that might cause such differences, somemay affect our actual results include:

negative impacts from the continued spread of which could be material, include, but are not limited to:COVID-19, including on the U.S. or global economy or on our business, financial position or results of operations;


economic and other market conditions, including local real estate and market conditions, that could impact us, our properties or the financial stability of our tenants;


consumer spending and confidence trends, as well as our ability to anticipate changes in consumer buying practices and the space needs of tenants;

our relationships with our tenants and their financial condition and liquidity;

any difficulties in renewing leases, filling vacancies or negotiating improved lease terms;

the inability of our properties to generate increased, or even sufficient, revenues to offset expenses, including amounts we are required to pay to municipalities for real estate taxes, payments for common area maintenance expenses at our properties and salaries for our management team and other employees;

the market value of our assets and the supply of, and demand for, retail real estate in which we invest;

risks of real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including our ability to identify and acquire retail real estate that meet our investment standards in our markets, as well as the potential failure of transactions to close;

risks of operating properties through joint ventures that we do not fully control;

financing risks, such as the inability to obtain debt or equity financing on favorable terms or the inability to comply with various financial covenants included in our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Facility") or other debt instruments we currently have or may subsequently obtain, as well as the level and volatility of interest rates;rates, which could impact the market price of our common stock and the cost of our borrowings;

any difficulties in renewing leases, filling vacancies or negotiating improved lease terms;

the inability of the Company's properties to generate revenue increases to offset expense increases;


environmental risk and regulatory requirements;

risks of real estate acquisitions and dispositions (including the failure of transactions to close);

risks of operating properties through joint ventures that we do not fully control;


risks related to our status as a real estate investment trust, including the application of complex federal income tax regulations that are subject to change;


legislative and regulatory changes generally that may impact us or our tenants;

as well as other risks identified in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A. Risk Factors and in the other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"“SEC”).


Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this filing.  Except as expressly required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of this filing, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this filing or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by us, or on our behalf.  All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

Item 1.Business.


Organization


We are a real estate investment trust, organized as a Maryland corporation, engaged in the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate. We were organized as an unincorporated business trust (the “Trust”) under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on July 7, 1969. In 1997, the shareholders of the Trust approved a plan of reorganization of the Trust from a Massachusetts business trust to a Maryland corporation.  As a result of the plan of reorganization, the Trust was merged with and into the Company, the separate existence of the Trust ceased, the Company was the surviving entity in the merger and each issued and outstanding common share of beneficial interest of the Trust was converted into one share of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company.


Tax Status – Qualification as a Real Estate Investment Trust


We elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), beginning with our taxable year ended October 31, 1970.  Pursuant to such provisions of the Code, a REIT that distributes at least 90% of its real estate investment trust taxable income to its shareholders each year and meets certain other conditions regarding the nature of its income and assets will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income that is distributed to its shareholders.  Although we believe that we qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes, no assurance can be given that we will continue to qualify as a REIT.


Description of Business


Our business is the ownership of real estate investments, which consist principally of investments in income-producing properties, with primary emphasis on neighborhood and community shopping centers in the metropolitan New York tri-state area outside of the City of New York.  We believe that our geographic focus allows us to take advantage of the strong demographic profiles of the areas that surround the City of New York and the natural barriers to entry that such density and limitations on developable land provide.  We also believe that our ability to directly operate and manage all of our properties within the tri-state area reduces overhead costs and affords us efficiencies that a more dispersed portfolio would make difficult.


At October 31, 2018,2020, the Company owned or had equity interests in 8481 properties comprised of neighborhood and community shopping centers, office buildings, single tenant retail or restaurant properties and office/retail mixed use properties located in four states, containing a total of 5.15.3 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”).  We seek to identify desirable properties, typically neighborhood and community shopping centers, for acquisition, which we acquire in the normal course of business.  In addition, we regularly review our portfolio and, from time to time, may sell certain of our properties.  For a description of the Company's properties and information about the carrying amount of the properties at October 31, 20182020 and encumbrances, see Item 2. Properties and Schedule III located in Item 15.


We do not consideractively manage and supervise the operations and leasing of all of our properties. We also derive income from the management of 6 properties owned by third parties and in which we have no equity interest.

In addition to our business of owning and managing real estate, we are also involved in the beer, wine and spirits retail business, through our ownership of five subsidiary corporations formed as taxable REIT subsidiaries.  Each subsidiary corporation owns and operates a beer, wine and spirits retail store at one of our shopping centers.  To manage our operations, we have engaged an experienced third-party, retail beer, wine and spirits manager, which also owns many stores of its own.  Each of these stores occupies space at one of our shopping centers, fulfilling a strategic need for a beer, wine and spirits business at such shopping center.  These five stores are not currently providing material earnings in excess of what the Company would have earned from leasing the space to unrelated tenants at market rents.  However, these businesses are continuing to mature, and net sales and earnings may eventually become material to our financial position and net income.  Nevertheless, our primary business remains the ownership and management of real estate, and we expect that the beer, wine and spirts business will remain an ancillary aspect of our business model.  However, if the right opportunity presents itself, we may open additional beer, wine and spirits stores at other shopping centers if we determine that any such store would be seasonala strategic fit for our overall business and the investment return analysis supports such a determination.

We derive other ancillary income from property related sources such as solar array installations and electrical vehicle charging stations.

Impact of COVID-19

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic.  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused, and could continue to cause, significant disruptions to the U.S. and global economy, as well as significant volatility and negative pressure in nature.the financial markets.  During the early days of the pandemic, the tri-state area surrounding New York City was particularly hard hit.  As a result, like many U.S. states and cities, the tri-state area composed of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey imposed rules and regulations intended to control the spread of COVID-19, such as instituting “shelter-in-place” and “social distancing” orders, which forced many businesses, including some of our tenants, to temporarily close, reduce their hours or significantly limit service for several months or more.  Since early summer, many (but not all) of these restrictions have been gradually lifted as the COVID-19 situation in the tri-state area has significantly improved, with most businesses now permitted to open at reduced capacity and under other limitations intended to control the spread of COVID-19.  The situation, however, has been evolving as we head deeper into the winter months.  See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for additional information.


Growth Strategy


Our long-term growth strategy is to increase cash flow,We have a conservative capital structure, which includes permanent equity sources of Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and consequently the valuetwo series of perpetual preferred stock, which are only redeemable at our option.  In addition, we have mortgage debt secured by some of our properties, through strategic re-leasing, renovations and expansionsproperties.  We do not have any secured debt maturing until January of our existing properties and selective acquisitions of income-producing properties, primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers, in our targeted geographic region.  We may also invest in other types of real estate in our targeted geographic region.2022.  Key elements of our growth strategystrategies and operating objectivespolicies are to:to:


maintain our focus on community and neighborhood shopping centers, anchored principally by regional supermarkets, pharmacy chains or wholesale clubs, which we believe can provide a more stable revenue flow even during difficult economic times because of the focus on food and other types of staple goods;

acquire quality neighborhood and community shopping centers in the northeastern part of the United States with a concentration on properties in the metropolitan tri-state area outside of the City of New York, and unlock further value in these properties with selective enhancements to both the property and tenant mix, as well as improvements to management and leasing fundamentals, with hopes to grow our assets through acquisitions subject to the availability of acquisitions that meet our investment parameters;
acquire quality neighborhood and community shopping centers in the northeastern part of the United States with a concentration on properties in the metropolitan New York tri-state area outside of the City of New York, and unlock further value in these properties with selective enhancements to both the property and tenant mix, as well as improvements to management and leasing fundamentals;
selectively dispose of underperforming properties and re-deploy the proceeds into potentially higher performing properties that meet our acquisition criteria;

invest in our properties for the long-term through regular maintenance, periodic renovations and capital improvements, enhancing their attractiveness to tenants and customers (e.g. curbside pick-up), as well as increasing their value;


leverage opportunities to increase GLA at existing properties, through development of pad sites and reconfiguring of existing square footage, to meet the needs of existing or new tenants;

proactively manage our leasing strategy by aggressively marketing available GLA, renewing existing leases with strong tenants, anticipating tenant weakness when necessary by pre-leasing their spaces and replacing below-market-rent leases with increased market rents, with an eye towards securing leases that include regular or fixed contractual increases to minimum rents;
selectively dispose of underperforming properties and re-deploy the proceeds into potentially higher performing properties that meet our acquisition criteria;
improve and refine the quality of our tenant mix at our shopping centers;

maintain strong working relationships with our tenants, particularly our anchor tenants;


maintain a conservative capital structure with low leverage levels, ample liquidity and diverse sources of capital; and

control property operating and administrative costs.
invest in our properties for the long-term through regular maintenance, periodic renovations and capital improvements, enhancing their attractiveness to tenants and customers, as well as increasing their value;

leverage opportunities to increase GLA at existing properties, through development of pad sites and reconfiguring of existing square footage, to meet the needs of existing or new tenants;

proactively manage our leasing strategy by aggressively marketing available GLA, renewing existing leases with strong tenants, and replacing weak ones when necessary, with an eye towards securing leases that include regular or fixed contractual increases to minimum rents, replacing below-market-rent leases with increased market rents when possible and further improving the quality of our tenant mix at our shopping centers;

maintain strong working relationships with our tenants, particularly our anchor tenants;

maintain a conservative capital structure with low leverage levels, ample liquidity and diverse sources of capital; and

control property operating and administrative costs.

Our hope is to grow our assets through acquisitions by 5% to 10% per year on a dollar value basis, subject to the availability of acquisitions that meet our investment parameters, although we cannot guarantee that investment properties meeting our investment specifications will be available to us.


Renovations, Expansions and Improvements


We invest in properties where cost effective renovation and expansion programs, combined with effective leasing and operating strategies, can improve the properties’ values and economic returns.  Retail properties are typically adaptable for varied tenant layouts and can be reconfigured to accommodate new tenants or the changing space needs of existing tenants.  We also seek to leverage existing shopping center assets through pad site development.  In determining whether to proceed with a renovation, expansion or pad, we consider both the cost of such expansion or renovation and the increase in rent attributable to such expansion or renovation.  We believe that certain of our properties provide opportunities for future renovation and expansion.  We generally do not engage in ground-up development projects.


Environmental Initiatives

We also seek to improve our properties in ways that provide additional ancillary revenue or value, while benefiting the environment and communities in which we have a presence.  For example, we have a robust alternative energy program, pursuant to which we have placed a number of solar panel installations on the roofs of our shopping centers.centers and are working on additional installations.  We arehave also in the process of installinginstalled electric vehicle charging stations at a number of our properties, which we believe will not only benefit the environment but enhance customer experience at our shopping centers.  Other initiatives include converting incandescent and florescent lighting to LED at various properties and upgrading parking lot lighting systems to operate more efficiently.  While we are committed to environmental responsibility, we also believe that these initiatives need to be financially feasible and beneficial to the Company, which may require that these projects be completed over a period of time.  The Company will continue to seek financially responsible opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and lower our energy usage, while improving the value of our properties.


Acquisitions and Dispositions


When evaluating potential acquisitions, we consider such factors as (i) economic, demographic, and regulatory conditions in the property’s local and regional market; (ii) the location, construction quality, and design of the property; (iii) the current and projected cash flow of the property and the potential to increase cash flow; (iv) the potential for capital appreciation of the property; (v) the terms of tenant leases, including the relationship between the property’s current rents and market rents and the ability to increase rents upon lease rollover; (vi) the occupancy and demand by tenants for properties of a similar type in the market area; (vii) the potential to complete a strategic renovation, expansion or re-tenanting of the property; (viii) the property’s current expense structure and the potential to increase operating margins; (ix) competition from comparable properties in the market area; and (x) vulnerability of the property's tenants to competition from e-commerce.


We may, from time to time, enter into arrangements for the acquisition of properties with property owners through the issuance of non-managing member units or partnership units in these joint venture entities that we control, which we refer to as our DownREIT entities. The limited partners and non-managing members of each of these joint ventures are entitled to receive annual or quarterly cash distributions payable from available cash of the joint venture.  The limited partners and non-managing members of these joint ventures have the right to require the Company to repurchase or redeem all or a portion of their limited partner or non-managing member interests for cash or Class A Common Stock of the Company, at our election, at prices and on terms set forth in the partnership or operating agreements.  We also have the right to redeem all or a portion of the limited partner and non-managing member interests for cash or Class A Common Stock of the Company, at our election, under certain circumstances, at prices and on terms set forth in the partnership or operating agreements.   We believe that this acquisition method may permit us to acquire properties from property owners wishing to enter into tax-deferred transactions.


From time to time, we selectively dispose of underperforming properties and re-deploy the proceeds into potentially higher performing properties that meet our acquisition critria.

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Leasing Results


At October 31, 2018,2020, our properties collectively had 987 leases with tenants providing a wide range of products and services.  Tenants include regional supermarkets, national and regional discount department stores, other local retailers and office tenants.  In addition, at our Yorktown, NY property, we have developed a portion of below grade space to a storage facility which currently has 510557 storage tenants.  At October 31, 20182020, the 7775 consolidated properties were 93.2%90.4% leased and 91.7%88.5% occupied (see Results of Operations discussion in Item 7).  At October 31, 2018,2020, we had equity investments in sevensix properties which we do not consolidate; those properties were 96.3%91.1% leased.  We believe the properties are adequately covered by property and liability insurance.


A substantial portion of our operating lease income is derived from tenants under leases with terms greater than one year.  Most of the leases provide for the payment of monthly fixed base rentals and for the payment by the tenant of a pro-rata share of the real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and common area maintenance expenses incurred in operating the properties.


For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018,2020, no single tenant comprised more than 7.9%8.2% of the total annual base rents of our properties. The following table sets forth a schedule of our ten largest tenants by percent of total annual base rent of our properties to total annual base rent for the year ended October 31, 2018.2020.


Tenant 
Number
of Stores
  
% of Total Annual
Base Rent of Properties
  
Number
of Stores
  
% of Total Annual
Base Rent of Properties
 
Stop & Shop  8   7.9%  8   8.2%
CVS  10   4.9%  10   4.7%
The TJX Companies  6   3.5%  6   3.4%
Bed Bath & Beyond  3   3.0%  3   2.8%
Acme  4   2.5%  4   2.6%
ShopRite  3   1.8%  3   2.0%
BJ's  2   1.5%  3   1.6%
Staples  3   1.4%  3   1.4%
JP Morgan Chase  8   1.2%
Kings Supermarkets  2   1.2%  2   1.2%
Walgreens  4   1.1%
  49   28.9%  46   29.0%


See Item 2. Properties for a complete list of the Company’s properties.


The Company’s single largest real estate investment is its 100% ownership of the general and limited partnership interests in the Ridgeway Shopping Center (“Ridgeway”).


Ridgeway is located in Stamford, Connecticut and was developed in the 1950s and redeveloped in the mid-1990s. The property contains approximately 374,000 square feet of GLA.  It is the dominant grocery-anchored center and the largest non-mall shopping center located in the City of Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. For the year ended October 31, 2018,2020, Ridgeway revenues represented approximately 10.4%11.2% of the Company’s total revenues and its assets represented approximately 7.0%6.4% of the Company’s total assets at October 31, 2018.2020. As of October 31, 2018,2020, Ridgeway was 96%92% leased. The property’s largest tenants (by base rent) are:  The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company (20%), Bed, Bath & Beyond (14%) and Marshall’s Inc., a division of the TJX Companies (10%).  No other tenant accounts for more than 10% of Ridgeway’s annual base rents.


The following table sets forth a schedule of the annual lease expirations for retail leases at Ridgeway as of October 31, 20182020 for each of the next ten years and thereafter (assuming that no tenants exercise renewal or cancellation options and that there are no tenant bankruptcies or other tenant defaults):


Year of Expiration 
Number of
Leases Expiring
  
Square Footage
of Expiring Leases
  
Minimum
Base Rentals
  
Percentage of
Total Annual
Base Rent that is
Represented by
the Expiring Leases
  
Number of
Leases Expiring
  
Square Footage
of Expiring Leases
  
Minimum
Base Rentals
  
Percentage of
Total Annual
Base Rent that is
Represented by
the Expiring Leases
 
2019  6   17,121  $555,400   5.1%
2020  3   31,832   565,700   5.2%
2021  4   43,925   942,600   8.7%  6   51,087  $1,107,000   9.9%
2022  3   93,508   3,038,600   28.1%  5   95,112   3,156,000   28.2%
2023  10   102,991   3,283,000   30.3%  9   83,159   2,858,000   25.5%
2024  -   -   -   0.0%  2   9,000   210,000   1.9%
2025  1   15,000   633,200   5.9%  3   61,832   1,790,000   16.0%
2026  2   10,282   363,700   3.4%  3   10,282   390,000   3.5%
2027  2   4,964   136,800   1.3%  3   6,341   214,000   1.9%
2028  3   38,060   1,300,900   12.0%  3   38,060   1,315,000   11.7%
2029  2   4,000   89,000   0.8%
2030  1   2,347   68,000   0.6%
Thereafter  -   -   -   0.0%  -   -   -   - 
Total  34   357,683  $10,819,900   100%  37   361,220  $11,197,000   100%


For further financial information about our only reportable operating segment, Ridgeway, see note 1 of our financial statements in Item 8 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Financing Strategy


We intend to continue to finance acquisitions and property improvements and/or expansions with the most advantageous sources of capital which we believe are available to us at the time, and which may include the sale of common or preferred equity through public offerings or private placements, the incurrence of additional indebtedness through secured or unsecured borrowings, investments in real estate joint ventures and the reinvestment of proceeds from the disposition of assets.  Our financing strategy is to maintain a strong and flexible financial position by (i) maintaining a prudent level of leverage, and (ii) minimizing our exposure to interest rate risk represented by floating rate debt.


Compliance with Governmental Regulations


We, like others in the commercial real estate industry, are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations.  We may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our properties, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property).  These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances.  This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property.  The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets.  In addition, the presence of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, would reduce our revenues and ability to make distributions.


Our existing properties, as well as properties we may acquire, as commercial facilities, are required to comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  The requirements of this Act, or of other federal, state or local laws or regulations, also may change in the future and restrict further renovations of our properties with respect to access for disabled persons. Future compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and similar regulations may require expensive changes to the properties.


Competition


The real estate investment business is highly competitive. We compete for real estate investments with investors of all types, including domestic and foreign corporations, financial institutions, other real estate investment trusts, real estate funds, individuals and privately owned companies.  In addition, our properties are subject to local competition from the surrounding areas.  Our shopping centers compete for tenants with other regional, community or neighborhood shopping centers in the respective areas where our retail properties are located.  In addition, the retail industry is seeing greater competition from internet retailers who may not need to establish “brick and mortar” retail locations for their businesses. This reducesmay reduce the demand for traditional retail space in shopping centers like ours and other grocery-anchored shopping center properties.  Our few office buildings compete for tenants principally with office buildings throughout the respective areas in which they are located.  Leasing decisions are generally determined by prospective tenants on the basis of, among other things, rental rates, location, and the physical quality of the property and availability of space.


Property ManagementHuman Capital


We actively managebelieve that our employees are one of our greatest resources.  In order to attract and superviseretain high performing individuals, we are committed to partnering with our employees to provide opportunities for their professional development and promote their well-being.  To that end, we have undertaken various initiatives, including the operationsfollowing:

providing department-specific training, access to online training seminars and leasingopportunities to participate in industry conferences, as well as “Urstadtversity,” a company-wide training program that educates employees about various aspects of the real estate business through a regular speaker series;
introducing the next generation of real estate leaders through summer internship programs;
providing annual reviews and regular feedback to assist in employee development and providing opportunities for employees to provide suggestions to management and safely register complaints;
providing family leave, for example, for the birth or adoption of a child, as well as sick leave, that exceeds minimum regulatory requirements;
focusing on creating a workplace that values employee health and safety, and to that end providing expanded paid sick leave during the COVID-19 pandemic;
committing to the full inclusion of all qualified employees and applicants and providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, in accordance with the principles and requirements of our properties.the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission and the principles and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and

appreciating the many contributions of a diverse workforce, understanding that diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives, resulting in unique insights.
Employees

Our executive offices are located at 321 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut.  Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. has 5357 employees, all located at the Company’s executive offices.  Subsidiaries of the Company also employ an additional 1638 full-time and part-time employees at other locations, and we believe our relationship with our employees is good.


Company Website


All of the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, are available free of charge at the Company’s website at www.ubproperties.com as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC.  These filings can also be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Item 1A.Risk Factors


Risks Related to COVID-19

The current pandemic of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") is expected to, and the future outbreak of other highly infectious or contagious diseases may, materially and adversely impact the businesses of many of our tenants and materially and adversely impact and disrupt our business, income, cash flow, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects and ability to service our debt obligations, and our ability to pay dividends and other distributions to our stockholders.

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic.  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused, and could continue to cause, significant disruptions to the U.S. and global economy, as well as significant volatility and negative pressure in the financial markets.  During the early days of the pandemic, the tri-state area surrounding New York City was particularly hard hit.  As a result, like many U.S. states and cities, the tri-state area composed of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey imposed rules and regulations intended to control the spread of COVID-19, such as instituting “shelter-in-place” and “social distancing” orders, which forced many businesses to temporarily close, reduce their hours or significantly limit service for several months or more.  The COVID-19 outbreak and measures taken to prevent its spread have already resulted in significant negative economic impacts on many of our tenants, including inability to pay rent, and as a result, on our business.  It continues to have a significant impact on the larger U.S. and global economies as well, including a dramatic increase in national unemployment.

Since early summer, many (but not all) of these restrictions have been gradually lifted as the COVID-19 situation in the tri-state area has significantly improved, with most businesses now permitted to open at reduced capacity and under other limitations intended to control the spread of COVID-19.  While many of our tenants saw a surge in business during the initial weeks and months following re-opening, it is unclear whether this level of business activity is likely to be sustained, especially if the areas in which our properties are located experience a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and/or are subject to a re-imposition of previously lifted business restrictions.  As the tri-state area heads deeper into winter, it has been experiencing micro-clusters of heightened infections, which has led to the re-imposition of temporary restrictions in these targeted areas, although none of these re-imposed restrictions have thus far required businesses to completely shut down.  Also, not all tenants experienced the same level of recovery.  For a number of our tenants that operate service and retail businesses involving high contact interactions with their customers, the negative impact of COVID-19 on their business has been particularly severe and the recovery more difficult.

Many of our tenants also availed themselves of stimulus funds made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (the "CARES Act”). A second COVID-19 federal stimulus package was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the "COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act") on December 27, 2020.  However, even with this additional stimulus, some businesses may be unable to continue.  A number of tenants have already filed for bankruptcy protection, failed to re-open after stay-at-home and similar restrictions were lifted, or indicated their inability to continue their business for the long-term.

Tenants that experience deteriorating financial conditions may be unwilling or unable to pay rent on a timely basis, or at all.  In some cases, we have deferred or abated tenants’ rent obligations, but may need to further restructure tenant rent obligations if their businesses continue to suffer.  We may be unable to fully collect on deferred rents as a result of the tenant’s deteriorating business condition.  In other cases, state, local, federal and industry-initiated efforts may also affect our ability to collect rent or enforce remedies for the failure to pay rent, including, among others, limitations, prohibitions and moratoriums on evicting tenants unwilling or unable to pay rent.  In the event of tenant nonpayment, default or bankruptcy, we may incur costs in protecting our investment and re-leasing our properties, and have limited ability to renew existing leases or sign new leases at projected rents.  We currently anticipate the above circumstances to negatively impact our revenues until a medical solution is achieved for COVID-19.

Moreover, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continuing restrictions intended to prevent and mitigate its spread could have additional adverse effects on our business, including with regards to:

a deterioration in consumer sentiment and its impact on discretionary spending, which could negatively impact our tenants’ businesses;
negative public perception of the COVID-19 health risk, which may result in decreased foot traffic to our shopping centers and tenant businesses for an extended period of time;
an acceleration of changes in consumer behavior in favor of e-commerce, negatively impacting many of our tenants who rely heavily on their brick-and-mortar sales for profitability;
the inability of our tenants to meet their lease obligations or other obligations (including repayment of deferred rents) to us in full, or at all, or to otherwise seek modifications of such obligations or declare bankruptcy due to economic and business conditions, including high unemployment and reduced consumer discretionary spending;
the ability and willingness of new tenants to enter into leases during what is perceived to be uncertain times, the ability and willingness of our existing tenants to renew their leases upon expiration, and our ability to re-lease the properties on the same or better terms in the event of nonrenewal or in the event we exercise our right to replace an existing tenant;
the failure of certain of our tenants to reopen, resulting in co-tenancy claims as a result of the failure to satisfy occupancy thresholds;
The unavailability of further stimulus funds or economic assistance beyond that provided under the COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, the CARES Act and similar programs or the insufficiency of such funds to cover all of the tenant’s financial results, including rent;
disruptions to the supply chain or lack of employees available or willing to work due to perceptions of COVID-19 health risk that could make it difficult for our tenants to operate, as well as to pay rent;
the adverse impact of current economic conditions on the market value of our real estate portfolio and the resulting impact on our ability or desire to make strategic acquisitions or dispositions;
state, local or industry-initiated efforts, such as a rent freeze for tenants or a suspension of a landlord’s ability to enforce evictions, which may affect our ability to collect rent or enforce remedies for the failure to pay rent;
the scaling back or delay of a significant amount of planned capital expenditures, which could adversely affect the value of our properties;
severe disruption and instability in the global financial markets or deteriorations in credit and financing conditions, which could make it difficult for us to access debt and equity capital on attractive terms, or at all, and impact our ability to fund business activities and repay liabilities on a timely basis;
our ability to draw on our credit facility or obtain additional indebtedness or pay down, refinance, restructure or extend our indebtedness as it becomes due, and the negative impact of reductions in rent on financial covenants on corporate and/or property-level debt; and
issues related to remote working, including increased cybersecurity risk and other technology and communication issues, although our offices re-opened in late May in accordance with state guidelines and upon implementation of appropriate safety measures;
the event that a significant number of our employees, particularly senior members of our management team, become unable to work as a result of health issues related to COVID-19; and
the continued volatility of the trading prices of our Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

Our operating results depend, in large part, on the ability of our tenants to generate sufficient income to pay their rents in a timely manner. Therefore, we reduced our quarterly dividend on our Class A Common stock and Common stock in the third and fourth quarters when compared with pre-pandemic levels in an effort to preserve cash due to current economic uncertainty, and we may choose to do the same in the future. Additionally, we may in the future choose to pay distributions in our stock rather than solely in cash, which may result in our stockholders having a tax liability with respect to such distributions that exceeds the amount of cash received, if any.

The extent to which COVID-19, or any future pandemic or health crisis, impacts our business, operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity, duration of such pandemic, actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the progress of science and the medical community in addressing the health risks. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the full adverse impact of COVID-19.  To the extent any of these risks and uncertainties adversely impact us in the ways described above or otherwise, they may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Risks Related to our Operations and Properties


There are risks relating to investments in real estate and the value of our property interests depends on conditions beyond our control.  Yields from our properties depend on their net income and capital appreciation.  Real property income and capital appreciation may be adversely affected by general and local economic conditions, neighborhood values, competitive overbuilding, zoning laws, weather, casualty losses and other factors beyond our control.  Since substantially all of our income is rental income from real property, our income and cash flow could be adversely affected if a large tenant is, or a significant number of tenants are, unable to pay rent or if available space cannot be rented on favorable terms.


Operating and other expenses of our properties, particularly significant expenses such as interest, real estate taxes and maintenance costs, generally do not decrease when income decreases and, even if revenues increase, operating and other expenses may increase faster than revenues.


We may be unable to sell properties when appropriate because real estate investments are illiquid.  Real estate investments generally cannot be sold quickly. In addition, there are some limitations under federal income tax laws applicable to real estate and to REITs in particular that may limit our ability to sell our assets. With respect to each of our sixfive consolidated joint ventures, Ironbound, McLean, Orangeburg, UB High Ridge, Dumont and New City, which we refer to as our DownREITs, we may not sell or transfer the contributed property through contractually agreed upon protection periods other than as part of a tax-deferred transaction under the Code or if the conditions exist which would give us the right to call all of the non-managing member units or partnership units, as applicable, following the death or dissolution of certain non-managing members or, in connection with the exercise of creditor's rights and remedies under the existing mortgage or any refinancing by the holder thereof (which will not constitute a violation of this restriction).  Because of these market, regulatory and contractual conditions, we may not be able to alter our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. Our inability to respond quickly to adverse changes in the performance of our investments could have an adverse effect on our ability to meet our obligations and make distributions to our stockholders.


Our business strategy is mainly concentrated in one type of commercial property and in one geographic location.Our primary investment focus is neighborhood and community shopping centers, with a concentration in the metropolitan New York tri-state area outside of the City of New York.  For the year ended October 31, 2018,2020, approximately 98.3%98.8% of our total revenues were from properties located in this area. Various factors may adversely affect a shopping center's profitability. These factors include circumstances that affect consumer spending, such as general economic conditions, economic business cycles, rates of employment, income growth, interest rates and general consumer sentiment, as well assentiment. They also include weather patterns and natural disasters that could have a more significant localized effect in the areas where our properties are concentrated.  The occurrence of natural disasters or severe weather conditions can delay new development projects, increase investment costs to repair or replace damaged properties, increase operation costs, increase future property insurance costs, and negatively impact the tenant demand for lease space.  Changes to the real estate market in our focus areas, such as an increase in retail space or a decrease in demand for shopping center properties, could also adversely affect operating results.  As a result, we may be exposed to greater risks than if our investment focus was based on more diversified types of properties and in more diversified geographic areas.


The Company's single largest real estate investment is its ownership of the Ridgeway Shopping Center ("Ridgeway") located in Stamford, Connecticut.  For the year ended October 31, 2018,2020, Ridgeway revenues represented approximately 10.4%11.2% of the Company's total revenues and approximately 7.0%6.4% of the Company's total assets at October 31, 2018.2020.  The loss of Ridgeway or a material decrease in revenues from Ridgeway could have a material adverse effect on the Company.


We are dependent on anchor tenants in many of our retail properties.Most of our retail properties are dependent on a major or anchor tenant, often a supermarket anchor.  If we are unable to renew any lease we have with the anchor tenant at one of these properties upon expiration of the current lease on favorable terms, or to re-lease the space to another anchor tenant of similar or better quality upon departure of an existing anchor tenant on similar or better terms, we could experience material adverse consequences with respect to such property such as higher vacancy, re-leasing on less favorable economic terms, reduced net income, reduced funds from operations and reduced property values.  Vacated anchor space also could adversely affect a property because of the loss of the departed anchor tenant's customer drawing power.  Loss of customer drawing power also can occur through the exercise of the right that some anchors have to vacate and prevent re-tenanting by paying rent for the balance of the lease term.  In addition, vacated anchor space could, under certain circumstances, permit other tenants to pay a reduced rent or terminate their leases at the affected property, which could adversely affect the future income from such property.  There can be no assurance that our anchor tenants will renew their leases when they expire or will be willing to renew on similar economic terms.  See Item 1. Business in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on our ten largest tenants by percent of total annual base rent of our properties.


Similarly, if one or more of our anchor tenants goes bankrupt, we could experience material adverse consequences like those described above.  Under bankruptcy law, tenants have the right to reject their leases.  In the event a tenant exercises this right, the landlord generally may file a claim for a portion of its unpaid and future lost rent.  Actual amounts received in satisfaction of those claims, however, are typically very limited and will be subject to the tenant's final plan of reorganization and the availability of funds to pay its creditors. In July 2015, The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company ("A&P"), an anchor at nine of our shopping centers, filed for bankruptcy, resulting in lost rent, vacancies of various duration at several of our shopping centers and other negative consequences.  We can provide no assurance that we will not experience similarimpactful bankruptcies by other anchor tenants.tenants in the future. See Item 7. Management’s Discussion of Operations and Financial Condition in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.


We face potential difficulties or delays in renewing leases or re-leasing space.  We derive most of our income from rent received from our tenants.  Although substantially all of our properties currently have favorable occupancy rates, we cannot predict that current tenants will renew their leases upon expiration of their terms.  In addition, current tenants could attempt to terminate their leases prior to the scheduled expiration of such leases or might have difficulty in continuing to pay rent in full, if at all, in the event of a severe economic downturn.  If this occurs, we may not be able to promptly locate qualified replacement tenants and, as a result, we would lose a source of revenue while remaining responsible for the payment of our obligations.  Even if tenants decide to renew their leases, the terms of renewals or new leases, including the cost of required renovations or concessions to tenants, may be less favorable than current lease terms.


In some cases, our tenant leases contain provisions giving the tenant the exclusive right to sell particular types of merchandise or provide specific types of services within the particular retail center, or limit the ability of other tenants within the center to sell that merchandise or provide those services.  When re-leasing space after a vacancy in a center with one of these tenants, such provisions may limit the number and types of prospective tenants for the vacant space.  The failure to re-lease space or to re-lease space on satisfactory terms could adversely affect our results from operations.  Additionally, properties we may acquire in the future may not be fully leased and the cash flow from existing operations may be insufficient to pay the operating expenses and debt service associated with that property until the property is fully leased. As a result, our net income, funds from operations and ability to pay dividends to stockholders could be adversely affected.

We may acquire properties or acquire other real estate related companies, and this may create risks.  We may acquire properties or acquire other real estate related companies when we believe that an acquisition is consistent with our business strategies. We may not succeed in consummating desired acquisitions on time or within budget. When we do pursue a project or acquisition, we may not succeed in leasing newly acquired properties at rents sufficient to cover the costs of acquisition and operations. Acquisitions in new markets or industries where we do not have the same level of market knowledge may result in poorer than anticipated performance. We may also abandon acquisition opportunities that management has begun pursuing and consequently fail to recover expenses already incurred and will have devoted management’s time to a matter not consummated. Furthermore, our acquisitions of new properties or companies will expose us to the liabilities of those properties or companies, some of which we may not be aware of at the time of the acquisition. In addition, redevelopment of our existing properties presents similar risks.


Newly acquired properties may have characteristics or deficiencies currently unknown to us that affect their value or revenue potential. It is also possible that the operating performance of these properties may decline under our management. As we acquire additional properties, we will be subject to risks associated with managing new properties, including lease-up and tenant retention. In addition, our ability to manage our growth effectively will require us to successfully integrate our new acquisitions into our existing management structure. We may not succeed with this integration or effectively manage additional properties, particularly in secondary markets. Also, newly acquired properties may not perform as expected.


Competition may adversely affect our ability to acquire new properties.We compete for the purchase of commercial property with many entities, including other publicly traded REITs and private equity funded entities.  Many of our competitors have substantially greater financial resources than ours.  In addition, our competitors may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments.  If we are unable to successfully compete for the properties we have targeted for acquisition, we may not be able to meet our growth and investment objectives.  We may incur costs on unsuccessful acquisitions that we will not be able to recover.  The operating performance of our property acquisitions may also fall short of our expectations, which could adversely affect our financial performance.


Competition may limit our ability to generate sufficient income from tenants and may decrease the occupancy and rental rates for our properties. Our properties consist primarily of open-air shopping centers and other retail properties.  Our performance, therefore, is generally linked to economic conditions in the market for retail space.  In the future, the market for retail space could be adversely affected by:

●          weakness in the national, regional and local economies;
●          the adverse financial condition of some large retailing companies;
●          the impact of internet sales on the demand for retail space;
●          ongoing consolidation in the retail sector; and
●          the excess amount of retail space in a number of markets.

In addition, numerous commercial developers and real estate companies compete with us in seeking tenants for our existing properties.  If our competitors offer space at rental rates below our current rates or the market rates, we may lose current or potential tenants to other properties in our markets and we may need to reduce rental rates below our current rates in order to retain tenants upon expiration of their leases.  Increased competition for tenants may require us to make tenant and/or capital improvements to properties beyond those that we would otherwise have planned to make.  As a result, our results of operations and cash flow may be adversely affected.


In addition, our tenants face increasing competition from internet commerce, outlet malls, discount retailers, warehouse clubs and other sources which could hinder our ability to attract and retain tenants and/or cause us to reduce rents at our properties, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.  We may fail to anticipate the effects of changes in consumer buying practices, particularly of growing online sales and the resulting retailing practices and space needs of our tenants or a general downturn in our tenant’s businesses, which may cause tenants to close their stores or default in payment of rent.

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Property ownership through joint ventures could limit our control of those investments, restrict our ability to operate and finance the property on our terms, and reduce their expected return.  As of October 31, 2018,2020, we owned eightfive of our operating properties through consolidated joint ventures and sevensix through unconsolidated joint ventures. Our joint ventures, and joint ventures we may enter into in the future, may involve risks not present with respect to our wholly-owned properties, including the following:

We may share decision-making authority with our joint venture partners regarding certain major decisions affecting the ownership or operation of the joint venture and the joint venture property, such as, but not limited to, (i) additional capital contribution requirements, (ii) obtaining, refinancing or paying off debt, and (iii) obtaining consent prior to the sale or transfer of our interest in the joint venture to a third party, which may prevent us from taking actions that are opposed by our joint venture partners;
Our joint venture partners may have business interests or goals with respect to the property that conflict with our business interests and goals, which could increase the likelihood of disputes regarding the ownership, management or disposition of the property;
Disputes may develop with our joint venture partners over decisions affecting the property or the joint venture, which may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and distract our officers from focusing their time and effort on our business, disrupt the day-to-day operations of the property such as by delaying the implementation of important decisions until the conflict is resolved, and possibly force a sale of the property if the dispute cannot be resolved; and
The activities of a joint venture could adversely affect our ability to qualify as a REIT.
We may share decision-making authority with our joint venture partners regarding certain major decisions affecting the ownership or operation of the joint venture and the joint venture property, such as, but not limited to, (i) additional capital contribution requirements, (ii) obtaining, refinancing or paying off debt, and (iii) obtaining consent prior to the sale or transfer of our interest in the joint venture to a third party, which may prevent us from taking actions that are opposed by our joint venture partners;
Our joint venture partners may have business interests or goals with respect to the property that conflict with our business interests and goals, which could increase the likelihood of disputes regarding the ownership, management or disposition of the property;
Disputes may develop with our joint venture partners over decisions affecting the property or the joint venture, which may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and distract our officers from focusing their time and effort on our business, disrupt the day-to-day operations of the property such as by delaying the implementation of important decisions until the conflict is resolved, and possibly force a sale of the property if the dispute cannot be resolved; and
The activities of a joint venture could adversely affect our ability to qualify as a REIT.


In addition, with respect to our sixfive consolidated joint ventures, Ironbound, McLean, Orangeburg, UB High Ridge, Dumont and New City, we have additional obligations to the limited partners and non-managing members and additional limitations on our activities with respect to those joint ventures.  The limited partners and non-managing members of each of these joint ventures are entitled to receive annual or quarterly cash distributions payable from available cash of the joint venture, with the Company required to provide such funds if the joint venture is unable to do so.  The limited partners and non-managing members of these joint ventures have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their limited partner or non-managing member interests for cash or Class A Common Stock of the Company, at our election, at prices and on terms set forth in the partnership or operating agreements.  We also have the right to redeem all or a portion of the limited partner and non-managing member interests for cash or Class A Common Stock of the Company, at our election, under certain circumstances, at prices and on terms set forth in the partnership or operating agreements.  The right of these limited partners and non-managing members to put their equity interest to us could require us to expend cash, or issue Class A Common Stock of the REIT, at a time or under circumstances that are not desirable to us.


In addition, the partnership agreement or operating agreements with our partners in Ironbound, McLean, Orangeburg, UB High Ridge, Dumont and New City include certain restrictions on our ability to sell the property and to pay off the mortgage debt on these properties before their maturity, although refinancings are generally permitted.  These restrictions could prevent us from taking advantage of favorable interest rate environments and limit our ability to best manage the debt on these properties.


Although we have historically used moderate levels of leverage, if we employed higher levels of leverage, it would result in increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay dividends and make distributions. In addition, the viability of the interest rate hedges we use is subject to the strength of the counterparties.  We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, indebtedness to advance our objectives. The only restrictions on the amount of indebtedness we may incur are certain contractual restrictions and financial covenants contained in our unsecured revolving credit agreement. Accordingly, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in increased risk of default on our financial obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements. This, in turn, could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and our ability to make distributions.


Using debt to acquire properties, whether with recourse to us generally or only with respect to a particular property, creates an opportunity for increased return on our investment, but at the same time creates risks.  Our goal is to use debt to fund investments only when we believe it will enhance our risk-adjusted returns.  However, we cannot be sure that our use of leverage will prove to be beneficial.  Moreover, when our debt is secured by our assets, we can lose those assets through foreclosure if we do not meet our debt service obligations.  Incurring substantial debt may adversely affect our business and operating results by:


requiring us to use a substantial portion of our cash flow to pay interest and principal, which reduces the amount available for distributions, acquisitions and capital expenditures;
making us more vulnerable to economic and industry downturns and reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions;
requiring us to agree to less favorable terms, including higher interest rates, in order to incur additional debt, and otherwise limiting our ability to borrow for operations, working capital or to finance acquisitions in the future; or
limiting our flexibility in conducting our business, which may place us at a disadvantage compared to competitors with less debt or debt with less restrictive terms.
requiring us to use a substantial portion of our cash flow to pay interest and principal, which reduces the amount available for distributions, acquisitions and capital expenditures;
making us more vulnerable to economic and industry downturns and reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions;
requiring us to agree to less favorable terms, including higher interest rates, in order to incur additional debt, and otherwise limiting our ability to borrow for operations, working capital or to finance acquisitions in the future; or
limiting our flexibility in conducting our business, which may place us at a disadvantage compared to competitors with less debt or debt with less restrictive terms.


In addition, variable rate debt exposes us to changes in interest rates.  Interest expense on our variable rate debt asAs of October 31, 20182020, we had an outstanding balance of $35 million on our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility ("Facility").   If interest rates were to rise, it would increase by $286,000 annually for a 1% per annum increase inthe amount of interest rates.expense that we would have to pay.  This exposure would increase if we seek additional variable rate financing based on pricing and other commercial and financial terms.  WeIn addition, we enter into interest rate hedging transactions, including interest rate swaps. There can be no guarantee that the future financial condition of these counterparties will enable them to fulfill their obligations under these agreements.


We may be adversely affected by changes in LIBOR reporting practices, the method by which LIBOR is determined or the use of alternative reference rates.  As of October 31, 2020, we had approximately $126.6 million of mortgage notes outstanding that are indexed to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). All of these mortgages are subject to interest rate swaps that convert the floating rates in the notes to a fixed interest rate. In July 2017, the United Kingdom regulator that regulates LIBOR announced its intention to phase out LIBOR rates by the end of 2021.  However, the ICE Benchmark Administration, in its capacity as administrator of USD LIBOR, has announced that it intends to extend publication of USD LIBOR (other than one-week and two-month tenors) by 18 months to June 2023.  Notwithstanding this possible extension, a joint statement by key regulatory authorities calls on banks to cease entering into new contracts that use USD LIBOR as a reference rate by no later than December 31, 2021. The Alternative Reference Rates Committee ("ARRC"), a steering committee comprised of large U.S. financial institutions, has proposed replacing USD-LIBOR with a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements - the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR").  At this time, no consensus exists as to what rate or rates may become accepted alternatives to LIBOR, and it is impossible to predict whether and to what extent banks will continue to provide LIBOR submissions to the administrator of LIBOR, whether LIBOR rates will cease to be published or supported before or after 2021 or whether any additional reforms to LIBOR may be enacted in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. Such developments and any other legal or regulatory changes in the method by which LIBOR is determined or the transition from LIBOR to a successor benchmark may result in, among other things, a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in LIBOR, a delay in the publication of LIBOR, and changes in the rules or methodologies in LIBOR, which may discourage market participants from continuing to administer or to participate in LIBOR’s determination and, in certain situations, could result in LIBOR no longer being determined and published. If a published U.S. dollar LIBOR rate is unavailable after 2021 or June 2023, as applicable, the interest rates on our mortgage notes, which is indexed to LIBOR will be determined using various alternative methods, any of which may result in interest obligations which are more than or do not otherwise correlate over time with the payments that would have been made on such debt if U.S. dollar LIBOR was available in its current form. Further, the same costs and risks that may lead to the unavailability of U.S. dollar LIBOR may make one or more of the alternative methods impossible or impracticable to determine. Any of these proposals or consequences could have a material adverse effect on our financing costs, and as a result, our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.

We are obligated to comply with financial and other covenants in our debt that could restrict our operating activities, and failure to comply could result in defaults that accelerate the payment under our debt.  Our mortgage notes payable contain customary covenants for such agreements including, among others, provisions:

restricting our ability to assign or further encumber the properties securing the debt; and
restricting our ability to enter into certain new leases or to amend or modify certain existing leases without obtaining consent of the lenders.
restricting our ability to assign or further encumber the properties securing the debt; and
restricting our ability to enter into certain new leases or to amend or modify certain existing leases without obtaining consent of the lenders.


Our unsecured revolving credit agreement contains financial and other covenants which may limit our ability, without our lenders' consent, to engage in operating or financial activities that we may believe desirable.  Our unsecured revolving credit facility contains, among others, provisions restricting our ability to:

permit unsecured debt to exceed $400 million;
create certain liens;
increase our overall secured and unsecured borrowing beyond certain levels;
consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets;
permit secured debt to be more than 40% of gross asset value, as defined in the agreement; and
permit unsecured indebtedness, excluding preferred stock, to exceed 60% of eligible real estate asset value as defined in the agreement.
permit unsecured debt to exceed $400 million;
create certain liens;
increase our overall secured and unsecured borrowing beyond certain levels;
consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets;
permit secured debt to be more than 40% of gross asset value, as defined in the agreement; and
permit unsecured indebtedness excluding preferred stock to exceed, 60% of eligible real estate asset value as defined in the agreement.


In addition, covenants included in our unsecured revolving credit facility (i) limit the amount of debt we may incur, excluding preferred stock, as a percentage of gross asset value, as defined in the agreement, to less than 60% (leverage ratio), (ii) require earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be at least 150% of fixed charges, (iii) require net operating income from unencumbered properties to be at least 200% of unsecured interest expenses, (iv) require not more than 15% of gross asset value and unencumbered asset pool, each term as defined in the agreement, to be attributable to the Company's pro rata share of the value of unencumbered properties owned by non-wholly owned subsidiaries or unconsolidated joint ventures, and (v) require at least 10 unencumbered properties in the unencumbered asset pool, with at least 10 properties owned by the company or a wholly-owned subsidiary.


If we were to breach any of our debt covenants and did not cure the breach within any applicable cure period, our lenders could require us to repay the debt immediately, and, if the debt is secured, could immediately begin proceedings to take possession of the property securing the loan.  As a result, a default under our debt covenants could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, our results of operations, our ability to meet our obligations and the market value of our shares.

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We may be required to incur additional debt to qualify as a REIT.  As a REIT, we must generally make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our taxable income. We are subject to income tax on amounts of undistributed taxable income and net capital gain. In addition, we would be subject to a 4% excise tax if we fail to distribute sufficient income to meet a minimum distribution test based on our ordinary income, capital gain and aggregate undistributed income from prior years. We intend to make distributions to shareholders to comply with the Code’s distribution provisions and to avoid federal income and excise tax. We may need to borrow funds to meet our distribution requirements because:


our income may not be matched by our related expenses at the time the income is considered received for purposes of determining taxable income; and
non-deductible capital expenditures, creation of reserves, or debt service requirements may reduce available cash but not taxable income.
our income may not be matched by our related expenses at the time the income is considered received for purposes of determining taxable income; and
non-deductible capital expenditures, creation of reserves, or debt service requirements may reduce available cash but not taxable income.


In these circumstances, we might have to borrow funds on terms we might otherwise find unfavorable and we may have to borrow funds even if our management believes the market conditions make borrowing financially unattractive. Current tax law also allows us to pay a portion of our distributions in shares instead of cash.


Our ability to grow will be limited if we cannot obtain additional capital.  Our growth strategy includes the redevelopment of properties we already own and the acquisition of additional properties.  We are required to distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our taxable income each year to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.  Accordingly, in addition to our undistributed operating cash flow, we rely upon the availability of debt or equity capital to fund our growth, which financing may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all.  The debt could include mortgage loans from third parties or the sale of debt securities.  Equity capital could include our common stock or preferred stock.  Additional financing, refinancing or other capital may not be available in the amounts we desire or on favorable terms.


Our access to debt or equity capital depends on a number of factors, including the general state of the capital markets, the markets perception of our growth potential, our ability to pay dividends, and our current and potential future earnings.  Depending on the outcome of these factors, we could experience delay or difficulty in implementing our growth strategy on satisfactory terms, or be unable to implement this strategy.


We cannot assure you we will continue to pay dividends at historical rates.  Our ability to continue to pay dividends on our shares of Class A Common stock or Common stock at historical rates or to increase our dividend rate, and our ability to pay preferred share dividends will depend on a number of factors, including, among others, the following:


our financial condition and results of future operations;
the performance of lease terms by tenants;
the terms of our loan covenants;
payment obligations on debt; and
our ability to acquire, finance or redevelop and lease additional properties at attractive rates.
our financial condition and results of future operations;
the performance of lease terms by tenants;
the terms of our loan covenants;
payment obligations on debt; and
our ability to acquire, finance or redevelop and lease additional properties at attractive rates.


If we do not maintain or increase the dividend on our common shares, it could have an adverse effect on the market price of our shares of Class A Common Stock or Common Stock and other securities. Any preferred shares we may offer may have a fixed dividend rate that would not increase with any increases in the dividend rate of our common shares. Conversely, payment of dividends on our common shares may be subject to payment in full of the dividends on any preferred shares and payment of interest on any debt securities we may offer.


Market interest rates could adversely affect the share price of our stock and increase the cost of refinancing debt.  A variety of factors may influence the price of our common and preferred equities in the public trading markets.  We believe that investors generally perceive REITs as yield-driven investments and compare the annual yield from dividends by REITs with yields on various other types of financial instruments.  An increase in market interest rates may lead purchasers of stock to seek a higher annual dividend rate from other investments, which could adversely affect the market price of the stock.  In addition, we are subject to the risk that we will not be able to refinance existing indebtedness on our properties.  We anticipate that a portion of the principal of our debt will not be repaid prior to maturity.  Therefore, we likely will need to refinance at least a portion of our outstanding debt as it matures.  A change in interest rates may increase the risk that we will not be able to refinance existing debt or that the terms of any refinancing will not be as favorable as the terms of the existing debt.


If principal payments due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or repaid with proceeds from other sources, such as new equity capital or sales of properties, our cash flow will not be sufficient to repay all maturing debt in years when significant “balloon” payments come due.  As a result, our ability to retain properties or pay dividends to stockholders could be adversely affected and we may be forced to dispose of properties on unfavorable terms, which could adversely affect our business and net income.


Construction and renovation risks could adversely affect our profitability.We currently are renovating some of our properties and may in the future renovate other properties, including tenant improvements required under leases.  Our renovation and related construction activities may expose us to certain risks.  We may incur renovation costs for a property which exceed our original estimates due to increased costs for materials or labor or other costs that are unexpected.  We also may be unable to complete renovation of a property on schedule, which could result in increased debt service expense or construction costs.  Additionally, some tenants may have the right to terminate their leases if a renovation project is not completed on time.  The time frame required to recoup our renovation and construction costs and to realize a return on such costs can often be significant.


We are dependent on key personnel.We depend on the services of our existing senior management to carry out our business and investment strategies.  We do not have employment agreements with any of our existing senior management.  As we expand, we may continue to need to recruit and retain qualified additional senior management.  The loss of the services of any of our key management personnel or our inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the future could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results.


Uninsured and underinsured losses may affect the value of, or return from, our property interests.  We maintainOur insurance coverage on our properties may be inadequate.We currently carry comprehensive insurance on all of our properties, including the properties securing our loans, in amounts which weinsurance for liability, fire, flood, earthquake, and rental loss. All of these policies contain coverage limitations. We believe these coverages are sufficient to permit replacement of the propertiestypes and amounts customarily obtained for or by an owner of similar types of real property assets located in the eventareas where our properties are located. We intend to obtain similar insurance coverage on subsequently acquired properties.

The availability of insurance coverage may decrease and the prices for insurance may increase as a total loss, subjectconsequence of significant losses incurred by the insurance industry and other factors outside our control. As a result, we may be unable to applicable deductibles.  There arerenew or duplicate our current insurance coverage in adequate amounts or at reasonable prices. In addition, insurance companies may no longer offer coverage against certain types of losses, such as losses resulting from wars, terrorism, earthquakes, floods, hurricanesdue to terrorist acts and toxic mold, or, other actsif offered, the expense of God thatobtaining these types of insurance may not be justified. We therefore may cease to have insurance coverage against certain types of losses and/or there may be uninsurable or not economically insurable.  Shoulddecreases in the limits of insurance available. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of our insured limits occur,occurs, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenuesrevenue from athe property, while remainingbut still remain obligated for any mortgage indebtednessdebt or other financial obligations related to the property. In addition,We cannot guarantee that material losses in excess of insurance proceeds will not occur in the future. If any of our properties were to experience a catastrophic loss, it could seriously disrupt our operations, delay revenue and result in large expenses to repair or rebuild the property. Also, due to inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations and other factors, might make it impracticable for usmay not be feasible to use insurance proceeds to replace a building after it has been damaged or destroyed property.  If anydestroyed. Further, we may be unable to collect insurance proceeds if our insurers are unable to pay or contest a claim. Events such as these could adversely affect our results of these or similar events occur, it may reduceoperations and our return from an affected property and the value ofability to meet our investment.obligations, including distributions to our shareholders.


Properties with environmental problems may create liabilities for us.  Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, as an owner of real property, we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our properties, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property).  A property can be adversely affected either through direct physical contamination or as the result of hazardous or toxic substances or other contaminants that have or may have emanated from other properties.  These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances.  This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property.  The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets.  In addition, the presence of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, would reduce our revenues and ability to make distributions.

Prior to the acquisition of any property and from time to time thereafter, we obtain Phase I environmental reports, and, when deemed warranted, Phase II environmental reports concerning the Company's properties.  There can be no assurance, however, that (i) the discovery of environmental conditions that were previously unknown, (ii) changes in law, (iii) the conduct of tenants or neighboring property owner, or (iv) activities relating to properties in the vicinity of the Company's properties, will not expose the Company to material liability in the future.  Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of our tenants, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.


We face risks relating to cybersecurity attacks that could cause loss of confidential information and other business disruptions.  We rely extensively on computer systems to process transactions and manage our business, and our business is at risk from and may be impacted by cybersecurity attacks. These could include attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data and computer systems. Attacks can be both individual and/or highly organized attempts organized by very sophisticated hacking organizations. We employ a number of measures to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats, which include password encryption, frequent password change events, firewall detection systems, anti-virus software and frequent backups; however, there is no guarantee such efforts will be successful in preventing a cyber-attack. A cybersecurity attack could compromise the confidential information of our employees, tenants and vendors. A successful attack could disrupt and otherwise adversely affect our business operations and financial prospects, damage our reputation and involve significant legal and/or financial liabilities and penalties, including through lawsuits by third-parties.


The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 could require us to take remedial steps with respect to existing or newly acquired propertiesOur existing properties, as well as properties we may acquire, as commercial facilities, are required to comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Investigation of a property may reveal non-compliance with this Act. The requirements of this Act, or of other federal, state or local laws or regulations, also may change in the future and restrict further renovations of our properties with respect to access for disabled persons. Future compliance with this Act may require expensive changes to the properties.



Risks Related to our Organization and Structure


We will be taxed as a regular corporation if we fail to maintain our REIT status.Since our founding in 1969, we have operated, and intend to continue to operate, in a manner that enables us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.  However, the federal income tax laws governing REITs are complex.  The determination that we qualify as a REIT requires an analysis of various factual matters and circumstances that may not be completely within our control.  For example, to qualify as a REIT, at least 95% of our gross income must come from specific passive sources, such as rent, that are itemized in the REIT tax laws.  In addition, to qualify as a REIT, we cannot own specified amounts of debt and equity securities of some issuers.  We also are required to distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (excluding capital gains) each year. Our continued qualification as a REIT depends on our satisfaction of the asset, income, organizational, distribution and stockholder ownership requirements of the Internal Revenue Code on a continuing basis. At any time, new laws, interpretations or court decisions may change the federal tax laws or the federal tax consequences of qualification as a REIT.  If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year and do not qualify for certain Internal Revenue Code relief provisions, we will be subject to federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on our taxable income at regular corporate rates.  In addition, distributions to stockholders would not be deductible in computing our taxable income.  Corporate tax liability would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to stockholders which, in turn, would reduce the market price of our stock.  Unless entitled to relief under certain Internal Revenue Code provisions, we also would be disqualified from taxation as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we ceased to qualify as a REIT.


We will pay federal taxes if we do not distribute 100% of our taxable income.To the extent that we distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to federal corporate income tax on our undistributed income.  In addition, we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which our distributions in any year are less than the sum of:


85% of our ordinary income for that year;
95% of our capital gain net income for that year; and
100% of our undistributed taxable income from prior years.
85% of our ordinary income for that year;
95% of our capital gain net income for that year; and
100% of our undistributed taxable income from prior years.


We have paid out, and intend to continue to pay out, our income to our stockholders in a manner intended to satisfy the distribution requirement and to avoid corporate income tax and the 4% nondeductible excise tax.  Differences in timing between the recognition of income and the related cash receipts or the effect of required debt amortization payments could require us to borrow money or sell assets to pay out enough of our taxable income to satisfy the distribution requirement and to avoid corporate income tax and the 4% excise tax in a particular year.


Gain on disposition of assets deemed held for sale in the ordinary course of business is subject to 100% tax.If we sell any of our assets, the IRS may determine that the sale is a disposition of an asset held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business.  Gain from this kind of sale generally will be subject to a 100% tax.  Whether an asset is held "primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business" depends on the particular facts and circumstances of the sale.  Although we will attempt to comply with the terms of safe-harbor provisions in the Internal Revenue Code prescribing when asset sales will not be so characterized, we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so.

U.S. federal tax reform legislation could affect REITs generally, the geographic markets in which we operate, our stock and our results of operations, both positively and negatively in ways that are difficult to anticipate.  The U.S. Congress has passed sweeping tax reform legislation that has made significant changes to corporate and individual tax rates and the calculation of taxes, as well as international tax rules for U.S. domestic corporations.  As a REIT, we are generally not required to pay federal taxes otherwise applicable to regular corporations if we comply with the various tax regulations governing REITs.  Stockholders, however, are generally required to pay taxes on REIT dividends.  Tax reform legislation has affected the way in which dividends paid on our stock are taxed by the holder of that stock and  could impact our stock price or how stockholders and potential investors view an investment in REITs.   In addition, while certain elements of tax reform legislation would not impact us directly as a REIT, they could impact the geographic markets in which we operate, the tenants that populate our shopping centers and the customers who frequent our properties in ways, both positive and negative, that are difficult to anticipate.


Our ownership limitation may restrict business combination opportunities.
To qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, no more than 50% in value of our outstanding capital stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals during the last half of each taxable year.  To preserve our REIT qualification, our charter generally prohibits any person from owning shares of any class with a value of more than 7.5% of the value of all of our outstanding capital stock and provides that:


a transfer that violates the limitation is void;
shares transferred to a stockholder in excess of the ownership limitation are automatically converted, by the terms of our charter, into shares of "Excess Stock;"
a purported transferee receives no rights to the shares that violate the limitation except the right to designate a transferee of the Excess Stock held in trust; and
the Excess Stock will be held by us as trustee of a trust for the exclusive benefit of future transferees to whom the shares of capital stock ultimately will be transferred without violating the ownership limitation.

a transfer that violates the limitation is void;
shares transferred to a stockholder in excess of the ownership limitation are automatically converted, by the terms of our charter, into shares of "Excess Stock;"
a purported transferee receives no rights to the shares that violate the limitation except the right to designate a transferee of the Excess Stock held in trust; and
the Excess Stock will be held by us as trustee of a trust for the exclusive benefit of future transferees to whom the shares of capital stock ultimately will be transferred without violating the ownership limitation.

We may also redeem Excess Stock at a price which may be less than the price paid by a stockholder.  Pursuant to authority under our charter, our Boardboard of Directorsdirectors has determined that the ownership limitationlimit does not apply to any shares of our stock beneficially owned by Elinor F. Urstadt (spouse of late Mr. Charles J. Urstadt, ourthe Company’s former Chairman who, as of October 31, 2018, beneficially owns 46.0% of our outstanding Common Stock and 0.6% of our outstanding Class A Common Stock or to Mr.Emeritus), Willing L. Biddle our CEO, who beneficially owns 30.7%(President & Chief Executive Officer), Catherine U. Biddle (director and spouse of Willing L. Biddle), Elinor P. Biddle (non-executive employee and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Biddle), Dana C. Biddle (daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Biddle) and Charles D. Urstadt (son of Mr. & Mrs. Urstadt and brother of Mrs. Biddle) (together, the “Urstadt and Biddle Family Members”), but only to the extent that the aggregate value of all such stock does not exceed nineteen and ninety one-hundredth percent (19.9%) of the value of all of the company’s outstanding common stock, Class A common stock and preferred stock at any date of determination, unless at least two of the Urstadt and Biddle Family Members would separately be considered as among the five largest shareholders (which for this purpose requires ownership of at least 7.5%) based on value of shares (and determined after applying the ownership rules in Sections 542, 544 and 856(h) of the Code), in which case the maximum aggregate value of all shares of our outstanding Common Stockstock beneficially owned by the Urstadt and 0.2% of our outstanding Class A Common Stock.  Such holdings represent approximately 66.7% of our outstanding voting interests.Biddle Family Members is increased to twenty-seven percent (27.00%).  Together, as a group Messrs.the Urstadt and Biddle and the other directors and executive officersFamily Members hold approximately 67.2%67.6% of our outstanding voting interests through their beneficial ownership of our Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. Directors and executive officers of the Company, excluding any Urstadt and Biddle Family Member, hold approximately 0.2%.  The ownership limitation may delay or discourage someone from taking control of us, even though a change of control might involve a premium price for our stockholders or might otherwise be in their best interest.


Certain provisions in our charter and bylaws and Maryland law may prevent or delay a change of control or limit our stockholders from receiving a premium for their shares.Among the provisions contained in our charter and bylaws and Maryland law are the following:


Our Board of Directors is divided into three classes, with directors in each class elected for three-year staggered terms.
Our directors may be removed only for cause upon the vote of the holders of two-thirds of the voting power of our common equity securities.
Our stockholders may call a special meeting of stockholders only if the holders of a majority of the voting power of our common equity securities request such a meeting in writing.
Any consolidation, merger, share exchange or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets must be approved by (i) a majority of our directors who are currently in office or who are approved or recommended by a majority of our directors who are currently in office (the "Continuing Directors") and (ii) the affirmative vote of holders of our stock representing a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
Certain provisions of our charter may only be amended by (i) a vote of a majority of our Continuing Directors and (ii) the affirmative vote of holders of our stock representing a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
The number of directors may be increased or decreased by a vote of our Board of Directors.
Our Board of Directors is divided into three classes, with directors in each class elected for three-year staggered terms.
Our directors may be removed only for cause upon the vote of the holders of two-thirds of the voting power of our common equity securities.
Our stockholders may call a special meeting of stockholders only if the holders of a majority of the voting power of our common equity securities request such a meeting in writing.
Any consolidation, merger, share exchange or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets must be approved by (i) a majority of our directors who are currently in office or who are approved or recommended by a majority of our directors who are currently in office (the "Continuing Directors") and (ii) the affirmative vote of holders of our stock representing a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
Certain provisions of our charter may only be amended by (i) a vote of a majority of our Continuing Directors and (ii) the affirmative vote of holders of our stock representing a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
The number of directors may be increased or decreased by a vote of our Board of Directors.


In addition, we are subject to various provisions of Maryland law that impose restrictions and require affected persons to follow specified procedures with respect to certain takeover offers and business combinations, including combinations with persons who own 10% or more of our outstanding shares.  These provisions of Maryland law could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control that our stockholders might deem to be in their best interests.  As permitted by Maryland law, our charter provides that the “business combination” provisions of Maryland law described above willdo not apply to acquisitions of shares by Mr.the late Charles J. Urstadt, and our Board of Directors has determined that the provisions willdo not apply to Mr. Willing L. Biddle, or to Mr.Willing L. Biddle’s or the late Charles J. Urstadt’s or Mr. Biddle’s spouses and descendants and any of their affiliates.  Consequently, unless such exemptions are amended or repealed, we may in the future enter into business combinations or other transactions with Mr. Urstadt, Mr.Willing L. Biddle or any of theirMr. Willing L. Biddle’s or the late Mr. Charles J. Urstadt’s respective affiliates without complying with the requirements of the Maryland business combination statute.  Furthermore, shares acquired in a control share acquisition have no voting rights, except to the extent approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding all interested shares.  Under Maryland law, "control shares" are those which, when aggregated with any other shares held by the acquiror, allow the acquiror to exercise voting power within specified ranges.  The control share provisions of Maryland law also could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control which our stockholders might deem to be in their best interests.  As permitted by Maryland law, our bylaws provide that the "control shares" provisions of Maryland law described above will not apply to acquisitions of our stock.  As permitted by Maryland law, our Board of Directors has exclusive power to amend the bylaws and the board could elect to make acquisitions of our stock subject to the “control shares” provisions of Maryland law as to any or all of our stockholders. In view of the common equity securities controlled by Messrs.Elinor F. Urstadt, for herself and in her capacity as the executor of Charles J. Urstadt’s estate, and Willing L. Biddle, either may control a sufficient percentage of the voting power of our common equity securities to effectively block approval of any proposal which requires a vote of our stockholders.


Our stockholder rights plan could deter a change of control.We have adopted a stockholder rights plan.  This plan may deter a person or a group from acquiring more than 10% of the combined voting power of our outstanding shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock because, after (i) the person or group acquires more than 10% of the total combined voting power of our outstanding Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, or (ii) the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer by any person (other than us, any one of our wholly owned subsidiaries or any of our employee benefit plans, or certain exempt persons), if, upon consummation of the tender offer or exchange offer, the person or group would beneficially own 30% or more of the combined voting power of our outstanding Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, number of outstanding Common Stock, or the number of outstanding Class A Common Stock, and upon satisfaction of certain other conditions, all other stockholders will have the right to purchase Common Stock and Class A Common Stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the right.  This would substantially reduce the value of the stock owned by the acquiring person.  Our board of directors can prevent the plan from operating by approving the transaction and redeeming the rights.  This gives our board of directors significant power to approve or disapprove of the efforts of a person or group to acquire a large interest in us.  The rights plan exempts acquisitions of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock by Mr. Charles J. Urstadt, Willing L. Biddle, as well as members of theirWilling L. Biddle’s and the late Charles J. Urstadt’s families and certain of their affiliates.


The concentration of our stock ownership or voting power limits our stockholders’ ability to influence corporate matters.  Each share of our Common Stock entitles the holder to one vote.  Each share of our Class A Common Stock entitles the holder to 1/20 of one vote per share.  Each share of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock have identical rights with respect to dividends except that each share of Class A Common Stock will receive not less than 110% of the regular quarterly dividends paid on each share of Common Stock.  As of October 31, 2018,2020, Elinor F. Urstadt, for herself and in her capacity as the executor of Charles J. Urstadt, our Chairman,Urstadt’s estate and Willing L. Biddle, our President and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owned approximately 19.6%19.9% of the value of our outstanding Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, which together represented approximately 66.7%67.2% of the voting power of our outstanding common stock.  Messrs. Urstadt and BiddleThey therefore have significant influence over management and affairs and over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or our assets, for the foreseeable future. This concentrated control limits or restricts our stockholders’ ability to influence corporate matters.




Item 1B.
Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments.


None.

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Item 2.
Properties.


Item 2.  Properties.
Properties

Properties

The following table sets forth information concerning each property at October 31, 2018.2020.  Except as otherwise noted, all properties are 100% owned by the Company.


Retail Properties:Year RenovatedYear CompletedYear AcquiredGross Leasable Sq FeetAcresNumber of Tenants% LeasedPrincipal TenantYear RenovatedYear CompletedYear AcquiredGross Leasable Sq FeetAcresNumber of Tenants% LeasedPrincipal Tenant
Stamford, CT199719502002374,00013.63496%Stop & Shop199719502002374,00013.63892%Stop & Shop
Stratford, CT198819782005278,00029.020100%Stop & Shop, BJ's198819782005279,00029.02199%Stop & Shop, BJ's
Scarsdale, NY (1)200419582010250,00014.02697%ShopRite200419582010242,00014.02596%ShopRite
New Milford, CT200219722010235,00020.01398%Walmart200219722010235,00020.01399%Walmart
Riverhead, NY (2)-20142014198,00020.74100%Walmart20142014198,00020.74100%Walmart
Danbury, CT-19891995194,00019.31898%Christmas Tree Shops19891995194,00019.31896%Christmas Tree Shops
Carmel, NY (3)200619712010189,00022.03595%Tops Markets200619712010189,00022.03188%Tops Markets
Brewster, NY199819772019176,00023.02573%Acme Supermarket
Carmel, NY199919831995145,00019.01693%ShopRite
Ossining, NY200019781998137,00011.42599%Stop & Shop200019781998137,00011.430100%Stop & Shop
Somers, NY-20022003135,00026.02996%Home Goods20022003135,00026.03096%Home Goods
Midland Park, NJ199919702015130,0007.92997%Kings Supermarket199919702015130,0007.92689%Kings Supermarket
Carmel, NY199919831995129,00019.01796%ShopRite
Pompton Lakes, NJ200019652015125,00012.01747%Planet Fitness200019652015125,00012.01646%Planet Fitness
Yorktown, NY199719732005121,00016.41288%Staples199719732005121,00016.41483%Staples
New Providence, NJ201019652013109,0007.827100%Acme Markets201019652013109,0007.827100%Acme Markets
Newark, NJ (4)-19952008108,0008.41395%Seabra Supermarket
Newark, NJ19952008108,0008.413100%Seabra Supermarket
Wayne, NJ199219591992102,0009.04198%Whole Foods Market199219591992105,0009.04394%Whole Foods Market
Newington, NH199419751979102,00014.3897%JoAnns Fabrics199419751979102,00014.3581%JoAnns Fabrics/Savers
Darien, CT19921955199896,0009.52399%Stop & Shop19921955199896,0009.52499%Stop & Shop
Emerson, NJ20131981200793,0007.01183%ShopRite20131981200793,0007.01180%ShopRite
Stamford, CT (8)20131963 & 1968201787,0006.727100%Trader Joes
Stamford, CT (7)20131963 & 1968201787,0006.72698%Trader Joes
New Milford, CT-1966200881,0007.6592%Big Y1966200881,0007.6692%Big Y
Somers, NY-1991199980,00010.82991%CVS1991199980,00010.83499%CVS
Montvale, NJ (2)20101965201379,0009.91189%The Fresh Market20101965201377,0009.91258%The Fresh Market
Orange, CT-1990200378,00010.01296%Trader Joes1990200377,00010.01292%Trader Joes/TJ Maxx
Kinnelon, NJ20151961201577,0007.51298%Marshalls20151961201576,0007.513100%Marshalls
Orangeburg, NY (5)20141966201274,00010.62787%CVS
Dumont, NJ (9)-1992201774,0005.53399%Stop & Shop
Orangeburg, NY (4)20141966201274,00010.62685%CVS
Dumont, NJ (8)1992201774,0005.53197%Stop & Shop
Stamford, CT20001970201672,0009.71494%ShopRite (Grade A)20001970201674,0009.71698%ShopRite (Grade A)
New Milford, CT-2003201172,0008.81193%TJ Max2003201172,0008.8851%Staples
Eastchester, NY20131978199770,0004.013100%Acme Markets20131978199770,0004.012100%DeCicco's Market
Boonton, NJ20161999201463,0005.410100%Acme Markets20161999201463,0005.410100%Acme Markets
Ridgefield, CT19991930199862,0003.04092%Keller Williams19991930199862,0003.04092%Keller Williams
Fairfield, CT-1995201162,0007.03100%Marshalls1995201162,0007.03100%Marshalls
Bloomfield, NJ20161977201459,0005.1996%Superfresh Supermarket20161977201459,0005.11096%Superfresh Supermarket
Yonkers, NY (7)-1982201458,0005.013100%Acme Markets
Yonkers, NY (6)1982201458,0005.01495%Acme Markets
Cos Cob, CT20081986201448,0001.135100%CVS20081986201448,0001.12890%CVS
Briarcliff Manor, NY20141975200147,0001.01792%CVS20141975200147,0001.01896%CVS
Wyckoff, NJ20141971201543,0005.21592%Walgreens20141971201543,0005.21596%Walgreens
Westport, CT-1986200340,0003.0855%Rio Bravo Restaurant1986200340,0003.0627%Julian's Pizza Kitchen & Bar
Old Greenwich, CT-1976201439,0001.41495%Kings Supermarket1976201439,0001.41292%Kings Supermarket
Rye, NY-Various200439,0001.02084%A&S DeliVarious200439,0001.022100%A&S Deli
Derby, CT-2014201739,0005.3691%Aldi Supermarket2014201739,0005.3694%Aldi Supermarket
Passaic, NJ20161974201737,0002.9316%Valley National Bank20161974201737,0002.9573%Dollar Tree/Family Dollar
Danbury, CT20121988200233,0002.76100%Buffalo Wild Wings20121988200233,0002.7591%Buffalo Wild Wings
Bethel, CT19671957201431,0004.0795%Rite Aid19671957201431,0004.0755%Rite Aid
Ossining, NY20011981199929,0004.0388%Westchester Community College20011981199929,0004.0488%Westchester Community College
Katonah, NY1986Various201028,0001.72793%Katonah Pharmacy1986Various201028,0001.72459%Squires
Stamford, CT19951960201627,0001.17100%Federal Express19951960201627,0001.1792%Federal Express
Waldwick, NJ-1953201727,0001.811100%United States Post Office1953201727,0001.81095%United States Post Office
Yonkers, NY19921955201827,0002.716100%AutoZone19921955201827,0002.716100%AutoZone
Harrison, NY-1970201526,0001.61297%Key Foods1970201526,0001.61293%Key Foods
Pelham, NY20141975200625,0001.09100%Manor Market20141975200625,0001.09100%Manor Market
Spring Valley, NY (2)-1950201324,0001.61194%Spring Valley Foods
Eastchester, NY20141963201224,0002.15100%CVS20141963201224,0002.1491%CVS
Ridgefield, CT-1960201824,0002.7885%Asian Fushion Restaurant1960201823,0002.71297%Asian Fusion Restaurant
Waldwick, NJ-1961200820,0001.81100%Rite Aid1961200820,0001.81100%Rite Aid
Somers, NY-1987199219,0004.912100%Putnam County Savings Bank1987199219,0004.91078%Putnam County Savings Bank
Cos Cob, CT19701947201315,0000.911100%Jos. A Bank19701947201315,0000.91073%AT&T Wireless
Various (6)-Various201315,0003.0475%Restaurants
Riverhead, NY (2)-2000201413,0002.73100%Applebee's2000201413,0002.73100%Applebee's
Monroe, CT-2005200710,0002.06100%Starbucks
Various (5)Various201311,0003.04100%Restaurants
Greenwich, CT-1961201310,0000.86100%Cava Mezza Grill1961201310,0000.86100%Wells Fargo Bank
Old Greenwich, CT (8)2001194120178,0000.81100%CVS
Old Greenwich, CT (7)2001194120178,0000.81100%CVS
Fort Lee, NJ-196720157,0000.41100%H-Mart196720157,0000.41100%H-Mart
Office Properties & Banks Branches             
Greenwich, CT-VariousVarious58,0002.81682%UBPVariousVarious58,0002.818100%UBP
Bronxville & Yonkers-19602008 & 200919,0000.74100%Peoples Bank , Chase Bank19602008 & 200919,0000.75100%Peoples Bank , Chase Bank
Bernardsville, NJ-1970201314,0001.1883%Lab Corp
Chester, NJ-195020139,0002.01100%Kinder Care195020139,0002.0-0%Vacant
Stamford, CT (8)2012196020174,0000.51100%Chase Bank
New City, NY (10)-197320183,0001.01100%Putnam County Savings Bank
Stamford, CT (7)2012196020174,0000.51100%Chase Bank
New City, NY (9)197320183,0001.02100%Putnam County Savings Bank
   5,134,000477.2987     5,267,000495.5987  


(1) Two wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company own an 11.642%11.7917% economic ownership interest in the property. The Company accounts for this joint venture under the equity method of accounting and does not consolidate the entity owning the property.
(2) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company has a 50% tenant in common interest in the property. The Company accounts for this joint venture under the equity method of accounting and does not consolidate its interest in the property.
(3) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company has a 66.67% tenant in common interest in the property. The Company accounts for this joint venture under the equity method of accounting and does not consolidate its interest in the property.
(4) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole general partner of a partnership that owns this property (84% ownership interest)
(5) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole managing member of a limited liability company that owns this property (44.1%(44.6% ownership interest).
(6)(5) The Company owns fivefour separate free standing properties, two of which are occupied 100% by a Friendly's Restaurant and two by other restaurant's.restaurants. The properties are located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
(7)(6) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole managing member of a limited liability company that owns this property (53.0% ownership interest).
(7) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole managing member of a limited liability company that owns this property (16.3% ownership interest).
(8) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole managing member of a limited liability company that owns this property (10.9%(36.4% ownership interest).
(9) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole managing member of a limited liability company that owns this property (31.4%(84.3% ownership interest).
(10) A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is the sole managing member of a limited liability company that owns this property (75.3% ownership interest)




Lease Expirations – Total Portfolio


The following table sets forth a summary schedule of the annual lease expirations for the consolidated properties for leases in place as of October 31, 2018,2020, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal or cancellation options, if any, at or prior to the scheduled expirations.


Year of Expiration 
Number of
Leases Expiring
  
Square Footage
of Expiring Leases
  Minimum Base Rents  
Percentage of Total
Annual Base Rent
that is Represented
by the Expiring Leases
  
Number of
Leases Expiring
  
Square Footage
of Expiring Leases
  Minimum Base Rents  
Percentage of Total
Annual Base Rent
that is Represented
by the Expiring Leases
 
2019 (1)  216   503,614  $12,045,700   13%
2020  106   385,825   9,628,300   10%
2021  124   354,565   10,302,600   11%
2021 (1)  245   466,252  $12,757,000   13%
2022  113   647,533   15,286,500   16%  136   688,156   16,548,000   17%
2023  86   552,192   14,367,200   15%  109   565,243   14,992,000   15%
2024  50   230,776   6,298,400   6%  86   318,546   9,280,000   9%
2025  43   237,522   5,484,900   6%  84   489,521   12,019,000   12%
2026  35   136,487   3,895,400   4%  52   219,433   6,054,000   6%
2027  40   163,662   4,158,600   4%  42   169,597   4,402,000   4%
2028  36   243,352   5,460,200   6%  43   251,249   5,772,000   6%
2029  46   234,495   5,500,000   6%
2030  33   155,955   3,360,000   3%
Thereafter  36   483,744   8,551,200   9%  36   525,130   8,835,000   9%
  885   3,939,272  $95,479,000   100%  912   4,083,577  $99,519,000   100%


(1)Represents lease expirations from November 1, 20182020 to October 31, 20192021 and month-to-month leases.




Item 3.
Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.


In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in legal proceedings. There are no material legal proceedings presently pending against the Company.


Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures.
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.


Not Applicable

PART II


Item 5.  Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Item 5.
Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.


Market Information


Shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock of the Company are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols "UBP" and "UBA," respectively.


Holders


At December 31, 20182020 (latest date practicable), there were 570519 shareholders of record of the Company's Common Stock and 610585 shareholders of record of the Class A Common Stock.


Although the Company intends to continue to declare quarterly dividends on its Common shares and Class A Common shares, no assurances can be made as to the amounts of any future dividends.  The declaration of any future dividends by the Company is within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon, among other things, the earnings, financial condition and capital requirements of the Company, as well as any other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.  Two principal factors in determining the amounts of dividends are (i) the requirement of the Internal Revenue Code that a real estate investment trust distribute to shareholders at least 90% of its real estate investment trust taxable income, and (ii) the amount of the Company's available cash. For more information please see Item 7 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Each share of Common Stock entitles the holder to one vote.  Each share of Class A Common Stock entitles the holder to 1/20 of one vote per share.  Each share of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock have identical rights with respect to dividends except that each share of Class A Common Stock will receive not less than 110% of the regular quarterly dividends paid on each share of Common Stock.


Purchases of Equity Securities By the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers


The Board of Directors of the Company has approved a share repurchase program ("Program") for the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares, in the aggregate, of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock and Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock in open market transactions.  For the three and twelve month period endedperiods ending October 31, 2018,2020, the Company did not repurchase shares of any class of stock under the Program.

The Company has repurchased 195,413 shares of Class A Common Stock since the inception the Program.


Item 6.Selected Financial Data.
(In thousands, except per share data)


 Year Ended October 31,  Year Ended October 31, 
 2018  2017  2016  2015  2014  2020  2019  2018  2017  2016 
Balance Sheet Data:                              
Total Assets $1,008,233  $996,713  $931,324  $861,075  $819,005  $1,010,179  $1,072,304  $1,008,233  $996,713  $931,324 
                                        
Revolving Credit Lines and Unsecured Term Loan $28,595  $4,000  $8,000  $22,750  $40,550 
Revolving Credit Line $35,000  $-  $28,595  $4,000  $8,000 
                                        
Mortgage Notes Payable and Other Loans $293,801  $297,071  $273,016  $260,457  $205,147  $299,434  $306,606  $293,801  $297,071  $273,016 
                                        
Preferred Stock Called For Redemption $-  $-  $-  $-  $61,250  $-  $75,000  $-  $-  $- 
                                        
Operating Data:                                        
Total Revenues $135,352  $123,560  $116,792  $115,312  $102,328  $126,745  $136,882  $134,722  $123,191  $115,814 
                                        
Total Expenses and payments to noncontrolling interests $100,320  $91,774  $85,337  $88,594  $75,927  $100,604  $101,630  $99,690  $91,404  $84,359 
                                        
Income from Continuing Operations before Discontinued Operations $42,183  $55,432  $34,605  $50,212  $53,091 
Net Income $26,070  $41,613  $42,183  $55,432  $34,605 
                                        
Per Share Data:                                        
Net Income from Continuing Operations - Basic:                                        
Class A Common Stock $0.68  $0.92  $0.57  $1.04  $1.22  $0.23  $0.59  $0.68  $0.92  $0.57 
Common Stock $0.61  $0.82  $0.50  $0.92  $1.09  $0.20  $0.53  $0.61  $0.82  $0.50 
                                        
Net Income from Continuing Operations - Diluted:                                        
Class A Common Stock $0.67  $0.90  $0.56  $1.02  $1.19  $0.22  $0.58  $0.67  $0.90  $0.56 
Common Stock $0.60  $0.80  $0.49  $0.90  $1.06  $0.20  $0.52  $0.60  $0.80  $0.49 
                                        
Cash Dividends Paid on:                                        
Class A Common Stock $1.08  $1.06  $1.04  $1.02  $1.01  $0.77  $1.10  $1.08  $1.06  $1.04 
Common Stock $0.96  $0.94  $0.92  $0.90  $0.90  $0.69  $0.98  $0.96  $0.94  $0.92 
                                        
Other Data:                                        
                                        
Net Cash Flow Provided by (Used in):                                        
Operating Activities $71,584  $62,995  $62,081  $53,041  $52,519  $61,883  $72,317  $71,584  $62,995  $62,081 
                                        
Investing Activities $(26,476) $16,262  $(82,072) $(106,975) $(56,228) $(18,820) $(14,739) $(20,540) $18,761  $(82,072)
                                        
Financing Activities $(43,497) $(77,854) $20,639  $(12,472) $73,793  $(96,347) $26,216  $(49,433) $(80,353) $20,639 
                                        
Funds from Operations (1) $55,171  $43,203  $43,603  $38,056  $33,032  $45,172  $51,955  $55,171  $43,203  $43,603 


(1)
The Company has adopted the definition of Funds from Operations (FFO) suggested by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of properties plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.  For a reconciliation of net income and FFO, see Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations on page 13.14.  FFO does not represent cash flows from operating activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indicator of the Company's operating performance.  The Company considers FFO a meaningful, additional measure of operating performance because it primarily excludes the assumption that the value of its real estate assets diminishes predictably over time and industry analysts have accepted it as a performance measure.  FFO is presented to assist investors in analyzing the performance of the Company.  It is helpful as it excludes various items included in net income that are not indicative of the Company's operating performance.  However, comparison of the Company's presentation of FFO, using the NAREIT definition, to similarly titled measures for other REITs may not necessarily be meaningful due to possible differences in the application of the NAREIT definition used by such REITs.  For a further discussion of FFO, see Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations on page 13.
14.




Item 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this report, the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Part I and “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”


Executive Summary


Overview


We are a fully integrated, self-administered real estate company that has elected to be a REITReal Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes, engaged in the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate, primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers, anchored by supermarkets, pharmacy/drug-stores and wholesale clubs, with a concentration in the metropolitan New York tri-state area outside of the City of New York. Other real estate assets include office properties, single tenant retail or restaurant properties and office/retail mixed usemixed-use properties.  Our major tenants include supermarket chains and other retailers who sell basic necessities.


At October 31, 2018,2020, we owned or had equity interests in 8481 properties, which include equity interests we own in sixfive consolidated joint ventures and sevensix unconsolidated joint ventures, containing a total of 5.15.3 million square feet of Gross Leasable Area (“GLA”).    Of the properties owned by wholly-owned subsidiaries or joint venture entities that we consolidate, approximately 93.2%90.4% was leased (92.7%(92.9% at October 31, 2017)2019).  Of the properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, approximately 96.3%91.1% was leased (97.7%(96.1% at October 31, 2017)2019).


We have paid quarterly dividends to our shareholders continuously since our founding in 19691969.

Impact of COVID-19

The following discussion is intended to provide stockholders with certain information regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and management’s efforts to respond to those impacts. Unless otherwise specified, the statistical and other information regarding our property portfolio and tenants are estimates based on information available to us as of December 10, 2020. As a result of the rapid development, fluidity and uncertainty surrounding this situation, we expect that such statistical and other information will change going forward, potentially significantly, and may not be indicative of the actual impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, operations, cash flows and financial condition for fiscal 2021 and future periods.

The spread of COVID-19 is having a significant impact on the global economy, the U.S. economy, the economies of the local markets throughout the northeast region in which our properties are located, and the broader financial markets. Nearly every industry has been impacted directly or indirectly, and the U.S. retail market has come under severe pressure due to numerous factors, including preventive measures taken by local, state and federal authorities to alleviate the public health crisis, such as mandatory business closures, quarantines, restrictions on travel and “shelter-in-place” or “stay-at-home” orders.  During the early part of the pandemic, these containment measures, as implemented by the tri-state area of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, generally permitted businesses designated as “essential” to remain open, although limiting the operations of different categories of our tenants to varying degrees.  Since early summer, many (but not all) of these restrictions have been gradually lifted as the COVID-19 situation in the tri-state area significantly improved, with most businesses now permitted to open at reduced capacity and under other limitations intended to control the spread of COVID-19.  The situation, however, has been evolving as we head deeper into the winter months.

Moreover, not all tenants have been impacted in the same way or to the same degree by the pandemic and the measures adopted to control the spread of COVID-19.   For example, grocery stores, pharmacies and wholesale clubs have been permitted to remain fully open throughout the pandemic and have increasedgenerally performed well given their focus on food and necessities.  Many restaurants have also been considered essential, although social distancing and group gathering limitations have generally prevented or limited dine-in activity, forcing them to evaluate alternate means of operations, such as outdoor dining, delivery and pick-up.  The large majority of our restaurant tenants are fast casual, rather than full-service restaurants.  For a number of our tenants that operate businesses involving high contact interactions with their customers, such as spas and salons, the levelnegative impact of dividend paymentsCOVID-19 on their business has been more severe and the recovery more difficult.  Gyms and fitness tenants have experienced varying results. Dry cleaners have also suffered as a result of many workers continuing to work from home.  The following additional information reflects the impact of COVID-19 on our portfolio and tenants:

All 74 of our shopping centers or free-standing, net-leased retail bank or restaurant properties are open and operating, with 99.1% of our total tenants open and operating based on Annualized Base Rent (“ABR”).

All of our shopping centers include necessity-based tenants, with approximately 71.4% of our tenants (based on ABR) designated as “essential businesses” during the early stay-at-home period of the pandemic in the tri-state area or otherwise permitted to operate through curbside pick-up and other modified operating procedures in accordance with state guidelines.  These essential businesses are 99.0% open based on ABR.

Approximately 84% of our GLA is located in properties anchored by grocery stores, pharmacies and wholesale clubs, 6% of our GLA is located in outdoor retail shopping centers adjacent to regional malls and 8% of our GLA is located in outdoor neighborhood convenience retail, with the remaining 2% of our GLA consisting of six suburban office buildings located in Greenwich, Connecticut and Bronxville, New York, three retail bank branches and one childcare center.  All six suburban office buildings are open with some restrictions on capacity based on state mandates and all of the retail bank branches are open.

As of December 10, 2020, we have received payment of approximately 86.0%, 83.3% and 89.8% of lease income, consisting of contractual base rent (leases in place without consideration of any deferral or abatement agreements), common area maintenance reimbursement and real estate tax reimbursement billed, respectively, for April 2020 through October 2020, the third quarter (May through July) of fiscal 2020 and the fourth quarter (August through October) of fiscal 2020, not including the application of any security deposits.

Similar to other retail landlords across the United States, we received a number of requests for rent relief from tenants, with most requests received during the early days of the pandemic when stay-at-home orders were in place and many businesses were required to close, but we have continued to receive a smaller number of new requests even after businesses have re-opened, and in some cases, follow-on requests from tenants to whom we had already provided temporarily rent relief.  We have been evaluating each request on a case-by-case basis to determine the best course of action, recognizing that in many cases some type of concession may be appropriate and beneficial to our shareholderslong-term interests.  In evaluating these requests, we have been considering many factors, including the tenant’s financial strength, the tenant’s operating history, potential co-tenancy impacts, the tenant’s contribution to the shopping center in which it operates, our assessment of the tenant’s long-term viability, the difficult or ease with which the tenant could be replaced, and other factors.  Although each negotiation has been specific to that tenant, most of these concessions have been in the form of deferred rent for 24 consecutive years.some portion of rents due in April through December 2020, or longer, to be paid back over the later part of the lease, preferably within a period of one year or less.  In addition, some of these concessions have been in the form of rent abatements for some portion of tenant rents due in April through December or longer.


As of October 31, 2020, we had received 396 rent relief requests from our approximately 900 tenants in our consolidated portfolio. Subsequently, approximately 118 of the 396 tenants withdrew their request for rent relief or paid their rent in full. These remaining requests represent 35.0% of our ABR. As of October 31, 2020, we had completed lease amendments with approximately 234 of the tenants that had requested rent relief, representing deferments of approximately $3.4 million in lease income ($854,000 of our fourth quarter lease income) or approximately 3.5% of our ABR and abatements of approximately $1.4 million in lease income ($934,000 of our fourth quarter lease income) or approximately 1.4% of ABR. The weighted average payback period for the $3.4 million of deferred rents is 8.5 months.

Each reporting period we must make estimates as to the collectability of our tenants’ accounts receivable related to base rent, straight-line rent, expense reimbursements and other revenues. Management analyzes accounts receivable by considering tenant creditworthiness, current economic trends, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tenants’ businesses, and changes in tenants’ payment patterns when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts.  As a result of this analysis, we have increased our allowance for doubtful accounts by $426,000 and $3.9 million in the three and twelve months ended October 31, 2020, respectively.  For the year ended October 31, 2020, this increase of $3.9 million represented approximately 4.0% of ABR.  Management has every intention of collecting as much of our billed rents, to the extent feasible, regardless of the requirement under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") to reserve for uncollectable accounts.  In addition, the GAAP accounting standard governing leases requires, among other things, that if a specific tenant’s future lease payments as contracted are not probable of collection, revenue recognition for that tenant must be converted to cash-basis accounting and be limited to the lesser of the amount billed or collected from that tenant, and any straight-line rental receivables would need to be reversed in the period that the collectability assessment is changed to not probable.  As a result of analyzing our entire tenant base, in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, we determined that 64 tenants’ future lease payments were no longer probable of collection (7.1% of our approximate 900 tenants) and, as a result of this assessment, in the three and twelve months ended October 31, 2020 we reversed previously billed lease income in the amount of $551,000 and $2.3 million, respectively.  For the year ended October 31, 2020, this $2.3 million represented approximately 2.4% of ABR.  In addition, as a result of this assessment, we reversed $179,000 and $1.1 million in the three and twelve months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, of accrued straight-line rent receivables related to these 64 tenants.  For the year ended October 31, 2020, this $1.1 million represented approximately 1.1% of ABR.  Both of these reversals, totaling $730,000 and $3.4 million in the three and twelve months ended October 31, 2020, respectively, result in a direct reduction of lease income on our consolidated income statement.

Each reporting period management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of its real estate investments may be impaired and has concluded that none of its investment properties are impaired at October 31, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has however, significantly impacted many of the retail sectors in which our tenants operate, and if the effects of the pandemic are prolonged, it could have a significant adverse impact on the underlying industries of many of our tenants.  We will continue to monitor the economic, financial, and social conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and will assess our real estate asset portfolio for any impairment indicators as required under GAAP. If we determine that any of our real estate assets are impaired, we would be required to take impairment charges and such amounts could be material. See Footnote 1 to the Notes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion regarding impairment charges.

Actions Taken in Response to COVID-19

We derive substantiallyhave taken a number of proactive measures to maintain the strength of our business and manage the impact of COVID-19 on our operations and liquidity, including the following:

Along with our tenants and the communities we together serve, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We have adapted our operations to protect employees, including by implementing a work-from-home policy in March 2020, which worked seamlessly with no disruption in our service to tenants and other business partners.  On May 20, 2020, in response to a change in the State of Connecticut's mandates, we re-opened our office at less than 50% capacity, with employees encouraged to continue working from home when feasible consistent with business needs.  We continue to closely monitor the recommendations and mandates of federal, state and local governments and health authorities to ensure the safety of our own employees as well as our properties.

We are in regular communication with our tenants,  providing assistance in identifying local, state and federal resources that may be available to support their businesses and employees during the pandemic, including stimulus funds that may be available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (the "CARES Act”).  We compiled a robust set of tenant materials explaining these and other programs, which have been posted to the tenant portal on our website, disseminated by e-mail to all of our tenants through the tenant portal of our general ledger system and communicated directly by telephone through our leasing agents.  Each of our tenants was also assigned a leasing agent to whom the tenant can turn with questions and concerns during these uncertain times.

In addition, we launched a program designating dedicated parking spots for curbside pick-up at our shopping centers for use by all tenants and their customers, assisted restaurant tenants in securing municipal approvals for outdoor seating, and are assisting tenants in many other ways to improve their business prospects.

To enhance our liquidity position and maintain financial flexibility, we borrowed $35 million under our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility ("Facility") during March and April 2020 to fund capital improvements and for general corporate purposes.

At October 31, 2020, we had $40.8 million in cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheet, and an additional $64 million available under our Facility (excluding the $50 million accordion feature).

We do not have any unsecured debt maturing until August 2021. Additionally, we do not have any secured debt maturing until January 2022.  All maturing secured debt is generally below a 55% loan-to-value ratio, and we believe we will be able to refinance that debt. Construction related to three large re-tenanting projects, two for grocery stores and one for a national junior anchor, was completed during the second quarter and all three tenants are open and operating as of the date of this report.  We do not have any other material re-tenanting projects ongoing.

We have taken proactive measures to manage costs, including reducing, where possible, our common area maintenance spending. We have one ongoing construction project at one of our properties, with approximately $4.3 million remaining to complete the project.  Otherwise, only minimal construction is underway.  Further, we expect that the only material capital expenditures at our properties in the near term will be tenant improvements and/or other leasing costs associated with existing and new leases.

Although we continue to seek opportunities to acquire high-quality neighborhood and community shopping centers, we have temporarily redirected the executives in our acquisition department to help with lease negotiations.

On March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed into law the CARES Act.  The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer-side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations, increased limitations on qualified charitable contributions, and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property.  The Company has availed itself of some of the above benefits afforded by the CARES Act (other than what are commonly referred to as PPP loans).

On December 27, 2020, a second COVID-19 federal stimulus package was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the "COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act").  Among other things, the COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act will enhance various support features of the previously enacted CARES Act, increase unemployment payments and extend the time frame for unemployment benefits, and re-implement a modified version of the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses and eligible non-profits.  As with the CARES Act, the Company has disseminated information about the COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act to our tenants through our website and general ledger system.

On December 15, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per Common share and $0.14 per Class A Common share to be paid on January 15, 2021 to holders of record on January 5, 2021, reduced approximately 50% from pre-pandemic dividend levels of $0.25 per Common share and $0.28 per Class A Common share.  The announced dividend level will preserve approximately $5.5 million of cash in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 when compared to our pre-pandemic dividend levels.  Given the reduction of operating cash flow and taxable income caused by tenants’ nonpayment of rent during the period from April through December 2020, the overall uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic’s near and potential long-term impact on our business, and the importance of preserving our liquidity position, among other considerations, the Board determined after careful consideration of all information available to them at the time that reducing the quarterly dividend, when compared with the pre-pandemic level, is in the best interests of stockholders. Based on the Company’s updated taxable income projections for the fiscal year ending 2021, we will most likely need to pay dividends over the remainder of the fiscal year at higher levels in order to meet the distribution requirements necessary for it to continue qualifying as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax requirements.  The Board may determine that the increased level would be more appropriate towards the latter part of fiscal 2021 once, hopefully, a vaccine has become widely disseminated, the pandemic has begun to wane and the economy and our properties have returned to some normalcy.  We cannot, however, be certain as to the level or timing of any such dividend increase.  The Board declared the full contractual dividend on both our Series H and Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock, payable on January 29, 2021, to holders of record on January 15, 2021. Going forward, our Board of Directors will continue to evaluate our dividend policy.

We derive revenues primarily from rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants under leases at our properties. Our operating expense reimbursements received pursuant to long-term leases and focus our investment activitiesresults therefore depend materially on community and neighborhood shopping centers, anchored principally by regional supermarket or pharmacy chains.  We believe that because consumers need to purchase food and other types of staple goods and services generally available at supermarket or pharmacy-anchored shopping centers, the natureability of our investments provides for relatively stable revenue flows even during difficulttenants to make required rental payments. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the businesses of our tenants, and therefore our operations and financial condition, will depend on future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the actions taken to contain the COVID-19 pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic times.effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and such mitigation measures, among others. See “Risk Factors.”


Strategy, Challenges and Outlook

We have a conservative capital structure, which includes permanent equity sources of Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and two series of perpetual preferred stock, which isare only redeemable at our option.  In addition, we have mortgage debt.  We have one $3.2 million mortgage maturing in October 2019, which we believe could easily be refinanced if we so choose or repaid with available cash. Two other mortgages for properties we consolidate and onedebt secured mortgage for a property we have an equity investment in but do not consolidate had mortgages that mature in fiscal 2019.  Those mortgage notes have been refinanced or we have entered into agreements to refinance them.  For further information please see the Financing Strategy sectionby some of this Item 7 below. Thereafter,our properties.  As mentioned earlier, we do not have any additional secured debt maturing until January of 2022.


We focus on increasing cash flow, and consequently the value of our properties, and seek continued growth through strategic re-leasing, renovations and expansions of our existing properties and selective acquisitions of income-producing properties.  Key elements of our growth strategies and operating policies are to:


maintain our focus on community and neighborhood shopping centers, anchored principally by regional supermarkets, pharmacy chains or wholesale clubs, which we believe can provide a more stable revenue flow even during difficult economic times because of the focus on food and other types of staple goods;

acquire quality neighborhood and community shopping centers in the northeastern part of the United States with a concentration on properties in the metropolitan New York tri-state area outside of the City of New York, and unlock further value in these properties with selective enhancements to both the property and tenant mix, as well as improvements to management and leasing fundamentals.  Our hope isfundamentals, with hopes to grow our assets through acquisitions by 5% to 10% per year on a dollar value basis subject to the availability of acquisitions that meet our investment parameters;


selectively dispose of underperforming properties and re-deploy the proceeds into potentially higher performing properties that meet our acquisition criteria;


invest in our properties for the long term through regular maintenance, periodic renovations and capital improvements, enhancing their attractiveness to tenants and customers (e.g. curbside pick-up), as well as increasing their value;


leverage opportunities to increase GLA at existing properties, through development of pad sites and reconfiguring of existing square footage, to meet the needs of existing or new tenants;


proactively manage our leasing strategy by aggressively marketing available GLA, renewing existing leases with strong tenants, anticipating tenant weakness when necessary by pre-leasing their spaces and replacing weak ones when necessary,below-market-rent leases with increased market rents, with an eye towards securing leases that include regular or fixed contractual increases to minimum rents, replacing below-market-rent leases with increased market rents when possiblerents;

improve and further improvingrefine the quality of our tenant mix at our shopping centers;


maintain strong working relationships with our tenants, particularly our anchor tenants;


maintain a conservative capital structure with low debt levels; and


control property operating and administrative costs.

Highlights of Fiscal 2018; Recent Developments

Set forth below are highlights of our recent property acquisitions, other investments, property dispositions and financings:

In October 2017, we purchased a promissory note secured by a mortgage on 470 Main Street in Ridgefield, CT (“470 Main”), which comprises part of the Yankee Ridge retail and office mixed-use property.  The note was purchased from the existing lender.  In January 2018, we completed foreclosure of the mortgage and became the owner of 470 Main.  Total consideration paid for the note, including costs, totaled $3.1 million.  470 Main is a 24,200 square foot building with ground and first floor retail and second floor office space.  We funded the note purchase with available cash.

In March 2018, we purchased for $13.1 million a 27,000 square foot shopping center located in Yonkers, NY.  We funded the acquisition with available cash, the issuance of unsecured notes payable to the seller (See Note 4 of our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K), and borrowings on our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility (“Facility”).

In June 2018, the Company purchased a 75.3% equity interest in a joint venture, UB New City I, LLC, in which the Company is the managing member.  The Company's initial investment was $2.4 million.  New City owns a single tenant retail real estate property located in New City, NY, which is leased to a savings bank.  In addition, New City rents certain parking spaces on the property to the owner of an adjacent grocery-anchored shopping center.  The property was contributed to the new entity by the former owners who received units of ownership of New City equal to the value of contributed property.   The New City operating agreement provides for the non-managing member to receive an annual cash distribution, currently equal to 5.00% of his invested capital.

In August and October 2018, three of the non-managing members in our consolidated joint venture, UB High Ridge, LLC (“High Ridge”) put, in the aggregate, 17,695 Series A units and 34,219 Series B units of High Ridge to us pursuant to the terms of the High Ridge operating agreement.  The total cash redemption amount equaled $1.2 million.  As a result, our ownership percentage of High Ridge increased from 8.8% at inception to 10.9% after the redemptions.  The redemptions were funded with available cash.

In October 2018, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement to purchase a 177,000 square foot grocery-anchored shopping center for $12 million located in Putnam County, NY, for which we deposited $1 million with the seller.  In addition, we anticipate having to invest an additional $6 million to $8 million for capital improvements and for re-tenanting at the property.  At October 31, 2018, the property was approximately 73% leased.  We closed on the purchase in December 2018, funding the purchase with available cash and borrowings on our Facility.  We intend to fund the additional investment of $6 million to $8 million with a combination of available cash, borrowings on our Facility and by potentially placing a mortgage on the property.

In October 2018, we entered into a commitment to refinance our existing $15 million mortgage secured by our Darien, CT shopping center on March 18, 2019, the first day the Darien mortgage can be repaid without penalty.  The new mortgage will be in the amount of $25 million, have a term of ten years and will require payments of principal and interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%.  Concurrent with the commitment, we also entered into an interest rate swap with the new lender, which will convert the variable interest rate (based on LIBOR) to a fixed rate of 4.815% per annum.  The fixed interest rate on the existing mortgage is currently 6.55%.

In October 2018, we entered into a commitment to refinance our existing $9.2 million mortgage secured by our Newark, NJ shopping center.  We anticipate the refinancing will take place in March 2019, the first month the current mortgage can be repaid without penalty.  The new mortgage will be in the amount of $10 million and has a term of ten years and requires payments of principal and interest at the fixed rate of 4.63%, which is a reduction from the existing fixed interest rate of 6.15%.

Known Trends; Outlook


We believe thatour strategy of focusing on community and neighborhood shopping center REITs face opportunities and challenges that are both common to and unique from other REITs and real estate companies.     As a shopping center REIT, we are focused on certain challenges that are unique tocenters, anchored principally by regional supermarkets, pharmacy chains or wholesale clubs, is being validated during the retail industry.  In particular, we recognize the challenges presented by e-commerce to brick-and-mortar retail establishments, including our tenants. However, we believe that because consumers prefer to purchase food and other staple goods and services available at supermarkets in person, the nature of our properties makes them less vulnerable to the encroachment of e-commerce than other properties whose tenants may more directly compete with the internet.   Moreover, weCOVID-19 pandemic.  We believe the nature of our properties makes them less susceptible to economic downturns than other retail properties whose anchor tenants aredo not supermarkets orsupply basic necessities.   During normal conditions, we believe that consumers generally prefer to purchase food and other staple goods providers.  and services in person, and even during the COVID-19 pandemic our supermarkets, pharmacies and wholesale clubs have been posting strong in-person sales.  Moreover, most of our grocery stores have also implemented or expanded curbside pick-up or partnered with delivery services to cater to the needs of their customers during this pandemic.

We note,recognize, however, that the pandemic may have accelerated a movement towards e-commerce that may be challenging for weaker tenants that lack an omni-channel sales or micro-fulfillment strategy.  We launched a program designating dedicated parking spots for curbside pick-up and are assisting tenants in many prospective in-lineother ways to help them quickly adapt to these changing circumstances.  Many tenants have adapted to the new business environment through use of our curbside pick-up program and early industry data seems to indicate that micro-fulfillment from retailers with physical locations may be a new competitive alternative to e-commerce.  It is too early to know which tenants will or will not be successful in making any changes that may be necessary.  It is also too early to determine whether these changes in consumer behavior are seeking smaller spaces thantemporary or reflect long-term changes.

Moreover, due to the current disruptions in the past,economy and our marketplace as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting changes to the short-term and possibly even long-term landscape for brick-and-mortar retail, we anticipate that it will be more difficult to actively pursue and achieve certain elements of our growth strategy.  For example, it will likely be more difficult for us to acquire or sell properties in part,fiscal 2021 (or possibly beyond), as it may be difficult to value a property correctly given changing circumstances. Additionally, parties may be unwilling to enter into transactions during such uncertainty.  We may also be less willing to enter into developments or capital improvements that require large amounts of internet encroachmentupfront capital if the expected return is perceived as delayed or uncertain.  We choose to borrow $35 million under our Facility during March and April 2020 to enhance our liquidity position and maintain financial flexibility, which is an approach consistent with many of our peers.  While we believe we still maintain a conservative capital structure and low debt levels, particularly relative to our peers, our profile may evolve based on their brick-and-mortar business.   When feasible,changing needs.

We expect that our rent collections will continue to be below our tenants’ contractual rent obligations at least for as long as governmental orders require non-essential businesses to restrict business operations and individuals to adhere to social distancing policies, or potentially until a medical solution is achieved for COVID-19. We will continue to accrue rental revenue during the deferral period, except for tenants for which revenue recognition was converted to cash basis accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 842. However, we actively workanticipate that some tenants eventually will be unable to place tenants thatpay amounts due, and we will incur losses against our rent receivables. The extent and timing of the recognition of such losses will depend on future developments, which are less susceptiblehighly uncertain and cannot be predicted. April through November 2020 rental income collections and rent relief requests to internet encroachment, such as restaurants, fitness centers, healthcare and personal services.  date may not be indicative of collections or requests in any future period.

We continue to be sensitive to these considerations when we establish the tenant mix at our shopping centers,have active discussions with existing and believe that our strategy of focusing on supermarket anchors is a strong one.

In the metropolitan tri-state area outside of New York City, demographics (income, density, etc.) remain strong and opportunitiespotential new tenants for new development, as well as acquisitions, are competitive, with high barriersand renewed leases. However, the uncertainty relating to entry.  We believe that this will remain the case forCOVID-19 pandemic has slowed the foreseeable future,pace of leasing activity and could result in higher vacancy rates than we otherwise would have focused our growth strategy accordingly.experienced, a longer amount of time to fill vacancies and potentially lower rental rates.


As a REIT, we are susceptible to changes in interest rates, the lending environment, the availability of capital markets and the general economy.  For example, we believe that we are entering an increased interest rate environment, which could negatively impact the attractivenessThe impacts of REIT stock to investors and our borrowing activities.  It is also possible, however, that higher interest rates could signal a stronger economy, resulting in greater spending by consumers.  The impact of suchany changes are difficult to predict.

In December 2017,predict, particularly during the U.S. Congress passed sweeping tax reform legislation that made significant changes to corporate and individual tax rates andcourse of the calculation of taxes, as well as international tax rules for U.S. domestic corporations.  As a REIT, we are generally not required to pay federal taxes otherwise applicable to regular corporations if we comply with the various tax regulations governing REITs.  Stockholders, however, are generally required to pay taxes on REIT dividends.  Tax reform legislation would affect the way in which dividends paid on our stock are taxed by the holder of that stock and could impact our stock price or how stockholders and potential investors view an investment in REITs.   In addition, while certain elements of tax reform legislation would not impact us directly as a REIT, they could impact the geographic markets in which we operate, the tenants that populate our shopping centers and the customers who frequent our properties in ways, both positive and negative, that are difficult to anticipate.current COVID-19 pandemic.



Highlights of Fiscal 2020; Recent Developments

Set forth below are highlights of our recent property acquisitions, other investments, property dispositions and financings:

On November 1, 2019, we redeemed all of the outstanding shares of our Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock for $25 per share with proceeds from our sale of our Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock in October 2019.  The total redemption amount was $75 million.

In December 2019, we closed on the sale of our property located in Bernardsville, NJ to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $2.7 million, pursuant to a contract we had entered into in August 2019, as that property no longer met our investment objectives. In accordance with GAAP, the property met all the criteria to be classified as held for sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, and, accordingly, we recorded a loss on property held for sale of $434,000, which loss was included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2019. The amount of the loss represented the net carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the asset less estimated cost to sell.  Upon completion of the sale in December 2019, we realized an additional loss on sale of property of $86,000, which loss is included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2020. This loss has been added back to our Funds from Operations (“FFO”) as discussed below in this Item 7.

In January 2020, we sold for $1.3 million a retail property located in Carmel, NY, as that property no longer met our investment objectives.  In conjunction with the sale, we realized a loss on sale of property in the amount of $242,000, which loss is included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2020. This loss has been added back to FFO as discussed below in this Item 7.

In January 2020, we redeemed 2,250 units of UB New City I, LLC from the noncontrolling member.  The total cash price paid for the redemption was $49,500.  As a result of the redemption, our ownership percentage of New City increased to 79.7% from 78.2%.

In January 2020, we redeemed 23,829 units of UB High Ridge, LLC from the noncontrolling member.  The total cash price paid for the redemption was $560,000.  As a result of the redemption, our ownership percentage of High Ridge increased to 14.2% from 13.3%.

In March and April 2020, we borrowed an aggregate $35 million on our Facility to fund capital improvements and for general corporate purposes.

In June 2020, we redeemed 6,750 units of UB New City I, LLC from the noncontrolling member.  The total cash price paid for the redemption was $148,500.  As a result of the redemption, our ownership percentage of New City increased to 84.3% from 79.7%.

In December 2020 (fiscal 2021), we closed on the sale of a 29,000 square foot portion of our property, which was recently converted into a condominium, located in Pompton Lakes, NJ to Lidl, a national grocery store company, for a sale price of $2.8 million.  We had entered into a purchase and sale agreement in January 2020, subject to various conditions.  In accordance with GAAP, that portion of the property met all the criteria to be classified as held for sale in September of fiscal 2020, and accordingly, we recorded a loss on property held for sale of $5.7 million, which loss is included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2020. The amount of the loss represented the net carrying amount of that portion of the property over the fair value of that portion of the property, less the estimated cost to sell. This loss has been added back to our FFO as discussed below in this Item 7. Lidl will operate a grocery store on its portion of the property.  The 29,000 square foot portion of the property sold was approximately half of a vacant space that was previously leased and occupied by A&P.  A&P went bankrupt several years ago and the space had remained vacant.  In considering many options for the use of this space, we determined that the best course of action for the Company to maximize the value of the space was to sell this portion of the property to a leading grocery store company and to re-develop the balance of the 63,000 square foot space into 4,000 square feet of additional retail and a 50,000 square foot self-storage facility, which will be managed by Extra Space Storage.  The square footage of the self-storage facility reflects the intended vertical expansion of our retained space. We believe that once completed and leased, the self-storage facility will add approximately $7 million in value to the shopping center over and above our development costs.

Leasing

Rollovers


For the fiscal year 2018,2020, we signed leases for a total of 707,000405,000 square feet of predominantly retail space in our consolidated portfolio.  New leases for vacant spaces were signed for 210,00063,000 square feet at an average rental decrease of 11.7%10.8% on a cash basis, excluding 16,4005,400 square feet of new leases for which there was no prior rent history available.  The rental decrease for new lease space in fiscal 2018 was predominantly related to a 63,000 square foot supermarket lease in our Newark, NJ property, which was leased at a rental rate 30% below the prior occupied lease rate (see Significant Events with Impacts on Leasing section below).  Renewals for 480,000342,000 square feet of space previously occupied were signed at an average rental increase of 6.5%1.5% on a cash basis.


Tenant improvements and leasing commissions averaged $60.85$29 per square foot for new leases and $16.57$0.45 per square foot for renewals for the fiscal year ended 2018.2020. The average term for new leases was 5.74 years and the average term for renewal leases was 4 years.


The rental increases/decreases associated with new and renewal leases generally include all leases signed in arms-length transactions reflecting market leverage between landlords and tenants.tenants during the period. The comparison between average rent for expiring leases and new leases is determined by including minimum rent paid on the expiring lease and minimum rent to be paid on the new lease in the first year. In some instances, management exercises judgment as to how to most effectively reflect the comparability of spaces reported in this calculation. The change in rental income on comparable space leases is impacted by numerous factors including current market rates, location, individual tenant creditworthiness, use of space, market conditions when the expiring lease was signed, the age of the expiring lease, capital investment made in the space and the specific lease structure. Tenant improvements include the total dollars committed for the improvement (fit-out) of a space as it relates to a specific lease but may also include base building costs (i.e. expansion, escalators or new entrances) that are required to make the space leasable.  Incentives (if applicable) include amounts paid to tenants as an inducement to sign a lease that do not represent building improvements.


The leases signed in 20182020 generally become effective over the following one to two years. There is risk however, that some new tenants will not ultimately take possession of their space and that tenants for both new and renewal leases may not pay all of their contractual rent due to operating, financialfinancing or other reasons.


In 2019,Traditionally, we believe our leasing volume will be in-line with our historical averages withhave seen overall positive increases in rental income for renewal leasesleases. With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and flatthe many unknown factors that we, our tenants and the commercial real estate industry face from the pandemic, it is difficult to slightly positive increasespredict leasing trends for new leases. However, changes in rental income associated with individual signed leases on comparable spaces may be positive or negative, and we can provide no assurance thatinto the rents on new leases will continue to increase at the above described levels, if at all.near future.


Significant Events with Impacts on Leasing


In March 2020, we delivered two spaces to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, to replace a grocery tenant that had previously occupied a 30,600 square foot space at our Passaic, NJ property.  We signed new leases with these tenants in May 2019 for a large portion of the original 30,600 square foot space. Both of these stores are now open.

In July 2015,April 2020, we delivered a 26,800 square foot junior anchor space at the Orange Meadows Shopping Center to the TJX Companies, Inc., which will operate a TJ Maxx store that is expected to open in March of 2021.  The space was delivered pursuant to a lease we signed in January 2019.

In January 2020, we delivered a 40,000 square foot grocery-store space at the Valley Ridge Shopping Center to Whole Foods Market, which opened in September 2020.  The space was delivered pursuant to a lease we signed in April 2018.

In December 2019, we delivered a 30,000 square foot grocery-store space at one of our largest tenants, A&P,Eastchester, NY properties to DeCicco’s Supermarket, which opened in October 2020.  The space was delivered pursuant to a lease we signed in August 2017.

In 2017, Toys R’ Us and Babies R’ Us (“Toys”) filed a voluntary petition under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, (the “Bankruptcy Code”).  Subsequently, A&P determined that it would be liquidating the company. Prior to A&P filing for bankruptcy, A&P leased and occupied nine spaces totaling 365,000 square feet in our portfolio.  The bankruptcy process relating to our nine spaces is complete, with eight of the nine A&P leases having been assumed by new operators in the bankruptcy process or re-leased by us to new operators.  The remaining lease, located in our Pompton Lakes shopping center, totaling 63,000 square feet, was rejected by A&P in bankruptcy, and we are continuing to market that space for re-lease.  In July 2017, one other 36,000 square foot space formerly occupied by A&P that we had released to a local grocery operator became vacant, as that operator failed to perform under its lease and was evicted.  We have signed a lease with Whole Foods Market for this location, and we are hopeful that we can deliver the space to the lessee in early fiscal 2019.  The lease required us to obtain municipal approvals, among other things, for a small 2,000 square foot expansion of the shopping center to accommodate the new tenant.  We received these municipal approvals in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and have included this space as leased beginning in this fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.  In February 2018, Tops Markets, LLC filed a voluntary petition under chapter 11 of title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Tops Markets is a tenant at a property owned by an unconsolidated joint venture in which we have a 66.67% ownership interest.  The space is 61,000 square feet and the lease runs through 2026.  In September 2018, Tops Markets assumed the lease and continues to perform under its lease pursuant to its terms.  In May 2018, the grocery tenant occupying 30,600 square feet at our Passaic, NJ property went vacant, the tenant was evicted, and the lease was terminated.  We are currently marketing this space for lease.  As a result of the eviction and lease termination, the intangible assets and liabilities related to that lease were charged to income/expense in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  As a result we increased base rent on the consolidated income statement by $745,000 in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 and we increased amortization expense by $443,000 in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018.

In April 2018, we reached agreement with the grocery tenant at our Newark, NJ property to terminate its 63,000 square foot lease in exchange for a $3.7 million lease termination payment, which we received and recorded as revenue in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018.  Also in April 2018, we leased that same space to a new grocery store operator who took possession in May 2018.  While the rental rate on the new lease is 30% less than the rental rate on the terminated lease, we hope that part of this decreased rental rate will be recaptured with the receipt of percentage rent in subsequent years as the store matures and its sales increase.  The new lease required no tenant improvements or tenant allowances.

In 2017, Toys R’ Us and Babies R’ Us (“Toys”) filed a voluntary petition under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).  Subsequently, Toys determined that it would be liquidatingsubsequently liquidated the company.  Toys ground leased 65,700 square feet of space inat our Danbury, CT shopping center.  In August 2018, this lease was purchased out of bankruptcy from Toys and assumed by a new owner.  The base lease rate for the 65,700 square foot space iswas and remains at $0 for the duration of the lease, and we did not have any other leases with Toys, R’ Us or Babies R’ Us, so the Company’sour cash flow was not impacted by the bankruptcy of Toys R’ Us and Babies R’ Us.Toys.  As of the date of this report, we have not been informed by the new owner of this ground lease has informed us that they are selling the lease which operator will occupyto a national retailer, however the space.transaction has not closed yet.


Impact of Inflation on Leasing


Our long-term leases contain provisions to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation on our operating results. Such provisions include clauses entitling us to receive (a) scheduled base rent increases and (b) percentage rents based upon tenants’ gross sales, which generally increase as prices rise. In addition, many of our non-anchor leases are for terms of less than ten years, which permits us to seek increases in rents upon renewal at then current market rates if rents provided in the expiring leases are below then existing market rates. Most of our leases require tenants to pay a share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.


Critical Accounting Policies


Critical accounting policies are those that are both important to the presentation of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, complex or subjective judgments.  For a further discussion about the Company's critical accounting policies, please see Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources


Overview


At October 31, 2018,2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $10.3$40.8 million (see below), compared to $8.7$94.1 million at October 31, 2017.  2019.  Our sources of liquidity and capital resources include operating cash flowflows from real estate operations, proceeds from bank borrowings and long-term mortgage debt, capital financings and sales of real estate investments.  Substantially all of our revenues are derived from rents paid under existing leases, which means that our operating cash flow depends on the ability of our tenants to make rental payments.  As a result of state mandates forcing many non-essential businesses to close or restricting store operations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of our tenants are suffering.  Please see the "Impact of COVID-19" section earlier in this Item 7 for more information. In fiscal 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, net cash flow provided by operations amounted to $71.6$61.9 million, $63.0$72.3 million and $62.1$71.6 million, respectively.


On November 1, 2019, we redeemed all 3,000,000 outstanding shares of our 6.75% Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock for $25 per share, which included all accrued and unpaid dividends.  The total amount of the redemption amounted to $75 million.  The redemption was funded with proceeds from our recently completed sale of 4,400,000 shares of 5.875% Series K Cumulative preferred stock.  We issued the Series K shares on October 1, 2019 and raised proceeds of $106.5 million.

Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of normal recurring operating expenses and capital expenditures, debt service, management and professional fees, cash distributions to certain limited partners and non-managing members of our consolidated joint ventures, and regular dividends paid to our Common and Class A Common stockholders, which we expect to continue.stockholders.  Cash dividends paid on Common and Class A Common stock for thefiscal years ended October 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 totaled $41.6$30.0 million, $42.6 million and $40.6$41.6 million, respectively.  Historically, we have met short-term liquidity requirements, which is defined as a rolling twelve monthtwelve-month period, primarily by generating net cash from the operation of our properties.   We believe thatAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made a number of concessions in the form of deferred rents and rent abatements, as more extensively discussed under the “Impact of Covid-19” section earlier in this Item 7.  To the extent rent deferral arrangements remain collectible, it will reduce operating cash flow in the near term but most likely increase operating cash flow in future periods.  This process is ongoing. 

On December 15, 2020, our netBoard of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per Common share and $0.14 per Class A Common share to be paid on January 15, 2021 to holders of record on January 5, 2021, reduced approximately 50% from pre-pandemic levels.  The announced dividend level will preserve approximately $5.5 million of cash provided by operationsin the first quarter of fiscal 2021 when compared to our pre-pandemic dividend levels.  The Board declared the full contractual dividend on both our Series H and Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock, payable on January 29, 2021 to holders of record on January 15, 2021. Going forward, our Board of Directors will continue to be sufficientevaluate our dividend policy and adjust the levels accordingly based on their assessment of how the pandemic is affecting the cash flow of the Company and the level of distributions required to fund our short-term liquidity requirements, including payment of dividends necessaryallow the Company to maintain our federal incomecontinue to qualify as a REIT for Federal Income tax REIT status.purposes.


Our long-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of obligations under our long-term debt, dividends paid to our preferred stockholders, capital expenditures and capital required for acquisitions.  In addition, the limited partners and non-managing members of our sixfive consolidated joint venture entities, UB Ironbound, L.P., UB McLean Plaza Associates, LLC, UB Orangeburg, LLC, UB High Ridge, LLC, UB Dumont I, LLC and UB New City I, LLC,, have the right to require the Companyus to repurchase all or a portion of their limited partner or non-managing member interests at prices and on terms as set forth in the governing agreements.  See Note 5 to our consolidatedthe financial statements included in Item 8 of this Report on Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Historically, we have financed the foregoing requirements through operating cash flow, borrowings under our Facility, debt refinancings, new debt, equity offerings and other capital market transactions, and/or the disposition of under-performing assets, with a focus on keeping our leveragedebt level low.  We expect to continue doing so in the future.  We cannot assure you, however, that these sources will always be available to us when needed, or on the terms we desire.


Capital Expenditures


We invest in our existing properties and regularly make capital expenditures in the ordinary course of business to maintain our properties. We believe that such expenditures enhance the competitiveness of our properties. InFor the fiscal 2018,year ended October 31, 2020, we paid approximately $8.2$22.3 million for property improvements, tenant improvements and leasing commission costs (approximately $5.3($1.9 million representing property improvements, $11.3 million in property improvements related to our Stratford project (see paragraph below) and approximately $2.9$9.1 million related to new tenant space improvements, leasing costs and capital improvements as a result of new tenant spaces).  The amount of these expenditures can vary significantly depending on tenant negotiations, market conditions and rental rates. We expect to incur approximately $5.0$7.6 million predominantly for anticipated capital improvements, tenant improvements/allowances and leasing costs related to new tenant leases and property improvements during fiscal 2019.2021.  This amount is inclusive of commitments for the Stratford, CT development discussed directly below.  These expenditures are expected to be funded from operating cash flows, bank borrowings or other financing sources.  As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended all significant capital improvement projects other than the completion of our Stratford, CT project discussed below.


We are currently in the process of developing 3.4 acres of recently-acquired land adjacent to a shopping center we own in Stratford, CT.  We completed one pad-site building totaling approximately 3,200 square feet, which is 75% leased to Chipotle, and a self-storage facility of approximately 131,000 square feet, which will be managed for us by Extra Space Storage. In addition, we will be building a second pad site, which is leased to a national restaurant company but construction has not begun while we complete a billboard relocation on the site. We anticipate the total development cost will be approximately $18.2 million (excluding land acquisition cost), of which we have already funded $13.4 million as of October 31, 2020 and plan on funding the balance with available cash, borrowings on our Facility or other sources, as more fully described earlier in this Item 7. 

Financing Strategy, Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and otherOther Financing Transactions


Our strategy is to maintain a conservative capital structure with low leverage levels by commercial real estate standards.  Mortgage notes payable and other loans of $293.8$299.4 million primarily consist of $1.7 million in variable rate debt with an interest rate of 4.91%5.0%  as of October 31, 20182020 and $292.1$297.7 million in fixed-rate mortgage loan and unsecured note indebtedness with a weighted average interest rate of 4.19%4.1% at October 31, 2018.2020.  The mortgages are secured by 2624 properties with a net book value of $558$540 million and have fixed rates of interest ranging from 3.5% to 6.6%4.9%.  The $1.7 million in variable rate debt is unsecured.  We may refinance our mortgage loans, at or prior to scheduled maturity, through replacement mortgage loans.  The ability to do so, however, is dependent upon various factors, including the income level of the properties, interest rates and credit conditions within the commercial real estate market. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such re-financings can be achieved.


In addition, at October 31, 2018,from time to time we had $28.6 million of variable-rate debt consisting of drawshave amounts outstanding on our Facility (see below) that wasare not fixed through an interest rate swap or otherwise. See “Item 7.A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on our interest rate risk.  At October 31, 2020, we had $35 million outstanding on our Facility.


We currently maintain a ratio of total debt to total assets below 35%33% and a fixed charge coverage ratio of over 3.623.28 to 1 (excluding preferred stock dividends), which we believe will allow us to obtain additional secured mortgage loans or other types of borrowings, if necessary.  We own 51 properties in our consolidated portfolio that are not encumbered by secured mortgage debt.  At October 31, 2018,2020, we had borrowing capacity of $70.8$64 million on our Facility.  Our Facility includes financial covenants that limit, among other things, our ability to incur unsecured and secured indebtedness.  See Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on these and other restrictions.


Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and Other Property Financings


We have a $100 million unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of three banks, BNY Mellon, BMOBank of Montreal and Wells Fargo N.A. with the ability under certain conditions to additionally increase the capacity to $150 million, subject to lender approval.  The maturity date of the Facility is August 23, 2020 with a one-year extension at our option.2021.  Borrowings under the Facility can be used for general corporate purposes and the issuance of up to $10 million of letters of credit.  Borrowings will bear interest at our option of Eurodollar rate plus 1.35% to 1.95% or BNY Mellon's prime lending rate plus 0.35% to 0.95%, based on consolidated indebtedness, as defined.  We pay a quarterly commitment fee on the unused commitment amount of 0.15% to 0.25% per annum, based on outstanding borrowings during the year.  As of October 31, 2018, $70.82020, we had $35 million was available to be drawnin outstanding borrowings on the Facility.  Our ability to borrow under the Facility is subject to our compliance with the covenants and other restrictions on an ongoing basis.  As discussed above, the principal financial covenants limit our level of secured and unsecured indebtedness and additionally require us to maintain certain debt coverage ratios.  We were in compliance with such covenants at October 31, 2018.2020.  We are currently in the process of working on an extension of our revolver, which we hope to complete in our first or second quarter of fiscal 2021.


During the year ended October 31, 2018,2020, we borrowed $33.6$35 million on our Facility for property acquisitions, to fund capital improvements to our properties and for general corporate purposes. For the year ended October 31, 2018 we repaid $9 million of borrowings on our Facility with available cash.


See Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a further description of mortgage financing transactions in fiscal 2018.2020 and 2019.


Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities


IncreaseVariance from fiscal 20172019 to 2018:2020:


The decrease in operating cash flows when compared with the corresponding prior period was primarily related to an increase in our tenant accounts receivable, or a reduction of lease income related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and increase in other assets offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Variance from fiscal 2018 to 2019:

The increase in operating cash flows was primarily due to our properties generating additional operating income in the fiscal year ended October 31, 20182019 when compared with the corresponding prior period.  This additional operating income was predominantly from properties acquired in fiscal 20172018 and fiscal 2018 and2019 offset by a decrease in lease termination income of $3.8 million received in fiscal 2018 versus $2.4$3.6 million in fiscal 2017.

Increase from fiscal 2016 to 2017:

The increase in operating cash flows was primarily due to our generating additional operating income for the year ended October 31, 2017 from properties acquired in fiscal 2016 and 2017 and the receipt of a lease termination payment in the amount of $2.1 million from a former tenant whose lease was terminated in July 2017 offset by an increase in tenant receivables in fiscal 20172019 when compared with fiscal 2016.2018.  In fiscal 2018 one of our grocery store tenants paid us $3.7 million to terminate its lease early.


Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities


DecreaseVariance from 2019 to 2020:

The increase in net cash flows used in investing activities in the year ended October 31, 2020 when compared to the corresponding prior period was the result of one of our unconsolidated joint ventures selling a property in fiscal 20172019 and distributing our share of the sales proceeds to 2018:us in the amount of $6.0 million.  The increase was further accentuated by our investing an additional $3.7 million in our properties in fiscal 2020 when compared with fiscal 2019.  In addition, we generated $5.7 million less in net proceeds from the purchase and sale of marketable securities in fiscal 2020 when compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2019. This net increase was offset by our purchasing one property in fiscal 2019 for $11.8 million.  We did not purchase any properties in fiscal 2020.


Variance from 2018 to 2019:

The decrease in net cash flows used in investing activities in fiscal 20182019 when compared to fiscal 2017 2018 was the result of selling our selling two propertiesmarketable security portfolio in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and realizing proceeds on that sale of $6 million.  The marketable securities were purchased in the first half of fiscal 2018.  These transactions created an $11 million positive variance in cash flows from investing activities in fiscal 2017, which generated proceeds of $45.3 million.  We did not sell any properties in fiscal 2018.  In addition, we had provided $13.5 million in mortgage financing to a shopping center we did not own in fiscal 2016.  That loan was repaid to us in fiscal 2017.  This net increase in cash used in investing activities was offset by expending $23.7 million less on property acquisitions in fiscal 20182019 when compared with the corresponding prior period.

Increase from fiscal 2016 to 2017:

The increase In addition, the decrease in net cash flows provided byused in investing activities in fiscal 2017 when compared to fiscal 2016 was the result of one of our unconsolidated joint ventures selling a property it owned in the Companysecond quarter of fiscal 2019 and distributing $5 million in sales proceeds to us.  In addition, this decrease in net cash used by investing activities was the result of us selling its White Plains, NYone property and a single tenant property located in Fairfield, CT in fiscal 20172019 that provided $3.4 million in sales proceeds versus having no property sales in the corresponding prior period.  This decrease in net cash used by investing activities was partially offset by us acquiring one property for $12 million in fiscal 2019 versus purchasing three properties in fiscal 2018 that required $6.8 million in equity and generating net proceeds of $45.3expending $10.5 million on those sales.  In addition, we expended $11.8 million lessmore for improvements to our investment properties and deferred charges in fiscal 2017 when compared to fiscal 2016.  This increase was further accentuated by our acquiring four properties and investing in two joint ventures, which we consolidate, that acquired four properties in fiscal 2017 for a total equity investment of $30.6 million as compared with fiscal 2016, during which we acquired two investment properties requiring $58.7 million of equity capital.  The increase was further bolstered by2019 versus the repayment of our one mortgage note receivable by the borrower in the amount of $13.5 million in fiscal 2017.  This note was funded in fiscal 2016.corresponding prior period.


We regularly make capital investments in our properties for property improvements, tenant improvements costs and leasing commissions.


Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities


Cash generated:generated:


Fiscal 2020: (Total $35.2 million)
Proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $35.0 million.

Fiscal 2019: (Total $178.9 million)
Proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $25.5 million.
Proceeds from mortgage financing of $47 million.
Proceeds from the issuance of a new series of preferred stock totaling $106.2 million.

Fiscal 2018: (Total $43.8 million)
Proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $33.6 million.
Proceeds from mortgage financing of $10 million.
Proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $33.6 million.
Procceds from mortage financing of $10 million

Fiscal 2017: (Total $213.5 million)
Proceeds from mortgage note payable in the amount of $50 million.
Proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $52 million.
Proceeds from the issuance of Series H Preferred Stock in the amount of $111.3 million.

Fiscal 2016: (Total $159.5 million)
Proceeds from issuance of Class A Common Stock in the amount of $73.7 million.
Proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $52.0 million.
Proceeds from mortgage financings in the amount of $33.7 million.



Cash used:


Fiscal 2020: (Total $131.5 million)
Dividends to shareholders in the amount of $44.2 million.
Repayment of mortgage notes payable in the amount of $7.1 million.
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests in the amount of $3.9 million.
Redemption of preferred stock series in the amount of $75.0 million.

Fiscal 2019: (Total $152.7 million)
Dividends to shareholders in the amount of $55.4 million.
Repayment of mortgage notes payable in the amount of $33.4 million.
Repayment of revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $54.1 million.
Additional acquisitions and distributions to noncontrolling interests of $9.5 million.

Fiscal 2018: (Total $87.3 million)
Dividends to shareholders in the amount of $53.9 million.
Repayment of mortgage notes payable in the amount of $24.1 million.
Repayment of revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $9 million.

Dividends to shareholders in the amount of $53.9 million.
Repayment of mortgage notes payable in the amount of $24.1 million.
Repayment of revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $9 million.

Fiscal 2017: (Total $291.4 million)
Dividends to shareholders in the amount of $55.6 million.
Repayment of mortgage notes payable in the amount of $43.7 million.
Repayment of revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $56 million.
Redemption of preferred stock in the amount of $129.4 million.

Fiscal 2016: (Total $138.9 million)
Dividends to shareholders in the amount of $51.4 million.
Repayment of mortgage notes payable in the amount of $20.7 million.
Repayment of revolving credit line borrowings in the amount of $66.8 million.




Results of Operations


Fiscal 20182020 vs. Fiscal 20172019


The following information summarizes our results of operations for the years ended October 31, 20182020 and 20172019 (amounts in thousands):


 Year Ended October 31,        Change Attributable to:  Year Ended October 31,        Change Attributable to: 
Revenues 2018  2017  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
%
Change
  
Property
Acquisitions/Sales
  
Properties Held in
Both Periods (Note 1)
  2020  2019  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
%
Change
  
Property
Acquisitions/Sales
  
Properties Held in
Both Periods (Note 1)
 
Base rents $95,902  $88,383  $7,519   8.5% $5,624  $1,895  $99,387  $100,459  $(1,072)  (1.1)% $(351) $(721)
Recoveries from tenants  31,144   28,676   2,468   8.6%  1,444   1,024   28,889   32,784   (3,895)  (11.9)%  (9)  (3,886)
Uncollectable amounts in lease income  (3,916)  (956)  2,960   309.6%  -   2,960 
ASC Topic 842 cash basis lease income reversal  (3,419)  -   (3,419)  (100.0)%  (9)  (3,410)
Lease termination  3,795   2,432   1,363   56.0%  (2,148)  3,511   705   221   484   219.0%  -   484 
Other income  4,511   4,069   442   10.9%  (198)  640   5,099   4,374   725   16.6%  (241)  966 
                                                
Operating Expenses                                                
Property operating  22,009   20,074   1,935   9.6%  1,133   802   19,542   22,151   (2,609)  (11.8)%  (264)  (2,345)
Property taxes  21,167   19,621   1,546   7.9%  833   713   23,464   23,363   101   0.4%  (74)  175 
Depreciation and amortization  28,324   26,512   1,812   6.8%  1,895   (83)  29,187   27,930   1,257   4.5%  (99)  1,356 
General and administrative  9,223   9,183   40   0.4%  n/a   n/a   10,643   9,405   1,238   13.2%  n/a   n/a 
                                                
Non-Operating Income/Expense                                                
Interest expense  13,678   12,981   697   5.4%  646   51   13,508   14,102   (594)  (4.2)%  303   (897)
Interest, dividends, and other investment income  350   356   (6)  -1.7%  n/a   n/a   398   403   (5)  (1.2)%  n/a   n/a 


Note 1 – Properties held in both periods includes only properties owned for the entire periods of 20182020 and 20172019 and for interest expense the amount also includes parent company interest expense.  All other properties are included in the property acquisition/sales column.  There are no properties excluded from the analysis.


Revenues

Base rents increaseddecreased by 8.5%1.1% to $95.9$99.4 million infor the fiscal 2018,year ended October 31, 2020 as compared with $88.4$100.5 million in the comparable period of 2017.2019.  The increasechange in base rentsrent and the changes in other income statement line items analyzed in the table above were attributable to:


Property Acquisitions and Properties Sold:

In fiscal 2017,2019, we purchased four propertiesone property totaling 114,700177,000 square feet, of GLA, invested in two joint ventures that own four propertiesand sold one property totaling 173,60010,100 square feet, whose operationsfeet.  In fiscal 2020, we consolidate, and sold two properties totaling 203,800 square feet.  In fiscal 2018, we purchased three properties totaling 53,70018,100 square feet.  These properties accounted for all of the revenue and expense changes attributable to property acquisitions and sales in the year ended October 31, 2020 when compared with fiscal 2019.

Properties Held in Both Periods:

Revenues

Base Rent
The net decrease in base rents for the fiscal year ended October 31, 20182020, when compared to the corresponding prior period was predominantly caused by a decrease in base rent revenue at seven properties related to tenant vacancies.  The most significant of these vacancies were the vacating of TJ Maxx at our New Milford, CT property, the vacancy of two tenants at our Bethel, CT property, the vacancy of three tenants at our Cos Cob, CT property, the vacancy of two tenants at our Orange, CT property, the vacancy of five tenants at our Katonah, NY property and the vacancy caused by the bankruptcy of Modell's at our Ridgeway shopping center in Stamford, CT. In addition, base rent decreased as a result of providing a rent reduction for the grocery store tenant at our Bloomfield, NJ property.  This net decrease was partially offset by an increase in base rents at most properties related to normal base rent increases provided for in our leases, new leasing at some properties and base rent revenue related to two new grocery store leases and one junior anchor lease for which rental recognition began in fiscal 2020.  The new grocery tenants are Whole Foods at our Valley Ridge shopping center in Wayne, NJ and DeCicco's at our Eastchester, NY property.  The new junior anchor tenant is TJX at our property located in Orange, CT.

In fiscal 2020, we leased or renewed approximately 405,000 square feet (or approximately 8.9% of total GLA).  At October 31, 2020, the Company’s consolidated properties were 90.4% leased (92.9% leased at October 31, 2019).

Tenant Recoveries
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, recoveries from tenants (which represent reimbursements from tenants for operating expenses and property taxes) decreased by a net $3.9 million when compared with the corresponding prior period. The decrease was the result of having lower common area maintenance expenses in fiscal 2020 when compared with fiscal 2017.2019.  This decrease was caused by significantly lower snow removal costs in the winter of 2020 when compared with the winter of 2019.  In addition, throughout our third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic we made a conscious effort to reduce common area maintenance costs at our shopping centers to help reduce the overall tenant reimbursement rents charged to our tenants.  In addition, the reduction was caused by a negative variance relating to reconciliation of the accruals for real estate tax recoveries billed to tenants in the first half of fiscal 2019 and 2020.  The decrease was further accentuated by accruing a lower percentage of recovery at most of our properties as a result of our assessment that many of our smaller local tenants will have difficulty paying the full amounts required under their leases as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  This assessment was based on the fact that many smaller tenants' businesses were deemed non-essential by the states where they operate and were forced to close for a portion of fiscal 2020.  These net decreases were offset by increased tax assessments at our other properties held in both periods, which increases the amount of tax due and the amount billed back to tenants for those billings.


Uncollectable Amounts in Lease Income
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, uncollectable amounts in lease income increased by $3.0 million when compared to fiscal 2019.  This increase was predominantly the result of our assessment of the collectability of existing non-credit small shop tenants' receivables given the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.  Many non-credit small shop tenants' businesses were deemed non-essential by the states where they operate and were forced to close for a portion of fiscal 2020.  Our assessment was based on the premise that as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, our non-credit small shop tenants will need to use most of their resources to re-establish their business footing and any existing accounts receivable attributable to these tenants would most likely be uncollectable.

ASC Topic 842 Cash Basis Lease Income Reversals
The Company adopted ASC Topic 842 "Leases" at the beginning of fiscal 2020.  ASC Topic 842 requires amongst other things, that if the collectability of a specific tenant’s future lease payments as contracted are not probable of collection, revenue recognition for that tenant must be converted to cash-basis accounting and be limited to the lesser of the amount billed or collected from that tenant and in addition, any straight-line rental receivables would need to be reversed in the period that the collectability assessment changed to not probable.  As a result of analyzing our entire tenant base, we determined that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic 64 tenants' future lease payments were no longer probable of collection (7.1% of our approximate 900 tenants), and as a result of this assessment in fiscal 2020, we reversed $2.3 million of previously billed lease income that was uncollected, which represented 2.4% of our ABR.  In addition, as a result of this assessment, we reversed $1.1 million of accrued straight-line rent receivables related to these 64 tenants, which equated to an additional 1.1% of our ABR. These reductions are a direct reduction of lease income in fiscal 2020.

Expenses

Property Operating
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, property operating expenses decreased by $2.3 million as a result of a large decrease in snow removal costs and parking lot repairs in fiscal 2020 when compared with fiscal 2019 and an overall reduction of other common area maintenance expenses as a result of COVID-19 pandemic as discussed above.

Property Taxes
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, property tax expense was relatively unchanged when compared with the corresponding prior period.  In the first half of fiscal 2020, one of our properties received a large real estate tax expense reduction as a result of a successful tax reduction proceeding. This decrease was offset by increased tax assessments at our other properties held in both periods, which increased the amount of tax due.

Interest
In fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, interest expense decreased by $897,000 when compared with the corresponding prior period, as a result of a reduction in interest expense related to our Facility.  In October 2019, we used a portion of the proceeds from a new series of preferred stock to repay all amounts outstanding on our Facility.  In addition, the decrease was caused by our repayment of a mortgage secured by our Rye, NY properties at the end of fiscal 2019 with available cash, which reduced interest expense by $183,000.

Depreciation and Amortization
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, depreciation and amortization increased by $1.4 million when compared with the prior period, primarily as a result of a write-off of tenant improvements related to tenants that vacated our Danbury, CT, Newington, NH, Derby, CT and Stamford, CT properties in fiscal 2020 and increased depreciation for tenant improvements for large re-tenanting projects at our Orange, CT and Wayne, NJ properties.

General and Administrative Expenses
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, general and administrative expenses increased by $1.2 million when compared with the corresponding prior period, primarily as a result of an increase of $1.4 million in restricted stock compensation expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 for the accelerated vesting of the grant value of restricted stock for our former Chairman Emeritus when he passed away in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. 


Fiscal 2019 vs. Fiscal 2018

The following information summarizes our results of operations for the years ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 (amounts in thousands):

 Year Ended October 31,        Change Attributable to: 
Revenues 2019  2018  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
%
Change
  
Property
Acquisitions/Sales
  
Properties Held in
Both Periods (Note 2)
 
Base rents $100,459  $96,943  $3,516   3.6% $2,816  $700 
Recoveries from tenants  32,784   31,144   1,640   5.3%  1,091   549 
Uncollectable amounts in lease income  (956)  (857)  (99)  11.6%  -   (99)
Lease termination  221   3,795   (3,574)  (94.2)%  -   (3,574)
Other income  4,374   3,697   677   18.3%  270   407 
                         
Operating Expenses                        
Property operating  22,151   22,235   (84)  (0.4)%  990   (1,074)
Property taxes  23,363   21,167   2,196   10.4%  820   1,376 
Depreciation and amortization  27,930   28,327   (397)  (1.4)%  412   (809)
General and administrative  9,405   9,223   182   2.0%  n/a   n/a 
                         
Non-Operating Income/Expense                        
Interest expense  14,102   13,678   424   3.1%  213   211 
Interest, dividends, and other investment income  403   350   53   15.1%  n/a   n/a 

Note 2 – Properties Heldheld in Both Periods:both periods includes only properties owned for the entire periods of 2019 and 2018 and for interest expense the amount also includes parent company interest expense.  All other properties are included in the property acquisition/sales column.  There are no properties excluded from the analysis.


Revenues

Base Rents
rents increased by 3.6% to $100.5 million in fiscal 2019, as compared with $96.9 million in the comparable period of 2018.  The increase in base rents and the changes in other income statement line items were attributable to:

Property Acquisitions and Properties Sold:
In fiscal 2018, we purchased three properties totaling 53,700 square feet of GLA.  In fiscal 2019, we purchased one property totaling 177,000 square feet and sold one property totaling 10,100 square feet.  These properties accounted for properties ownedall of the revenue and expense changes attributable to property acquisitions and sales in both periodsthe fiscal year ended 2019 when compared with fiscal 2018.

Properties Held in Both Periods:

Revenues

Base Rent
The net increase in base rents for the fiscal year ended 2019 when compared to the corresponding prior period, was predominantly attributable to newcaused by positive leasing activity at several properties held in both periods thataccentuated by a lease renewal with a grocery-store tenant at a significantly higher rent than the expiring period rent, both of which created a positive variance in base rents.  This positive variance in base rents was accentuated by our writing off $633,000 in accrued straight-line rent in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 relating to a tenant who had occupied a 36,000 square foot grocery space at our Valley Ridge property.  This tenant failed to perform under its lease, and the lease was terminated in the third quarter of fiscal 2017.  See “Significant Events with Impact on Leasing” in this Item 7.rent.


In fiscal 2018, the Company2019, we leased or renewed approximately 707,000676,000 square feet (or approximately 16%14.8% of total consolidated property leasable area).  At October 31, 2018,2019, the Company’s consolidated properties were approximately 93.2%92.9% leased (92.7%(93.2% leased at October 31, 2017)2018).


Tenant Recoveries
ForIn the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018,2019, recoveries from tenants for properties owned in both periods, which represents(which represent reimbursements from tenants for operating expenses and property taxes,taxes) increased by $1.0 million.  This increase was the result of increases in both property operating expenses and property tax expense in the consolidated portfolio for properties owned in fiscal 2018$549,000 when compared with the corresponding prior period. The increasesThis increase was a result of an increase in property tax expense caused by an increase in property tax assessments predominantly related to properties the Company owns in Stamford, CT.  This increase was partially offset by a decrease in property operating expenses weremostly related to increased costs fora decrease in snow removal roof repairs and parking lot repairscosts at our properties and the increasesowned in property tax expenses were related to increases in property tax assessments.both periods.


Lease Termination Income
In April 2018, we reached agreement with the grocery tenant at our Newark, NJ property to terminate its 63,000 square foot lease in exchange for a one-time $3.7 million lease termination payment, which we received and recorded as revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year ended October 31, 2018.  Also in March 2018, we leased that same space to a new grocery store operator who took possession in May 2018.  While the rental rate on the new lease is 30% less than the rental rate on the terminated lease, we hope that part of this decreased rental rate will be recaptured with the receipt of percentage rent in subsequent years as the store matures and its sales increase.  The new lease required no tenant improvement allowances or landlord work.allowance.


Expenses


Property Operating
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, property operating expenses fordecreased by $1.1 million when compared with the corresponding prior period, predominantly as a result of a decrease in snow removal costs at our properties owned in both periods.

Property Taxes
In the fiscal year 2018 and 2017ended October 31, 2019, property taxes increased by $802,000.  This increase was predominantly$1.4 million when compared with the result of increased costs for snow removal, roof repairs and parking lot repairs at our properties.

Real estate taxes for properties owned in both fiscal year 2018 and 2017 increased by $713,000 as a result of normal tax assessment increases at some of our properties.

Interest expense for properties owned in both fiscal year 2018 and 2017 increased by $51,000corresponding prior period, as a result of an increase in corporateproperty tax assessments for a number of our properties owned in both periods, specifically those located in Stamford, CT.

Interest
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, interest expense onincreased by a net $211,000 when compared with the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facilitycorresponding prior period as a result of the Company having more principal outstanding ina larger balance drawn on its Facility for a large portion of fiscal 2018 versus fiscal 2017. This increase was partially2019 when compared with the corresponding prior periods, offset by mortgage refinancings at lower interest rates than the recapitalizing of our largestrefinanced mortgage which is secured by our Ridgeway Shopping Center, after the second quarter of fiscal 2017.  The Ridgeway interest rate was reduced from 5.52% to 3.398%, which caused a reduction of interest expense, this reduction was partially offset by the Company increasing the principal outstanding on the mortgage from $44 million to $50 million.notes.


Depreciation and Amortization
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, depreciation and amortization decreased by $809,000 when compared with the prior period primarily as a result of increased ASC Topic 805 amortization expense for properties ownedlease intangibles in both fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 for a tenant who vacated the property and 2017whose lease was relatively unchanged in fiscal 2018 when compared with fiscal 2017.terminated.


General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expense forwas relatively unchanged in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018,2019 when compared with the year ended October 31, 2017 was relatively unchanged.corresponding prior period.



Fiscal 2017 vs. Fiscal 2016

The following information summarizes our results of operations for the years ended October 31, 2017 and 2016 (amounts in thousands):

  Year Ended October 31,        Change Attributable to: 
Revenues 2017  2016  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
%
Change
  
Property
Acquisitions/Sales
  
Properties Held in
Both Periods (Note 2)
 
Base rents $88,383  $87,172  $1,211   1.4% $1,539  $(328)
Recoveries from tenants  28,676   25,788   2,888   11.2%  1,950   938 
Lease termination  2,432   619   1,813   292.9%  2,148   (335)
Other income  4,069   3,213   856   26.6%  155   701 
                         
Operating Expenses                        
Property operating  20,074   18,717   1,357   7.3%  720   637 
Property taxes  19,621   18,548   1,073   5.8%  641   432 
Depreciation and amortization  26,512   23,025   3,487   15.1%  2,302   1,185 
General and administrative  9,183   9,284   (101)  (1.1)%  n/a   n/a 
                         
Non-Operating Income/Expense                        
Interest expense  12,981   12,983   (2)  0.0%  1,098   (1,100)
Interest, dividends, and other investment income  356   242   114   47.1%  n/a   n/a 


Note 2 – Properties held in both periods includes only properties owned for the entire periods of 2017 and 2016 and for interest expense the amount also includes parent company interest expense.  All other properties are included in the property acquisition/sales column.  There are no properties excluded from the analysis.

Revenues

Base rents increased by 1.4% to $88.4 million in fiscal 2017, as compared with $87.2 million in the comparable period of 2016.  The increase in base rents and the changes in other income statement line items were attributable to:

Property Acquisitions and Properties Sold:

In fiscal 2017, the Company purchased four properties totaling 114,700 square feet of GLA, invested in two joint ventures that own four properties totaling 173,600 square feet, whose operations we consolidate, and sold two properties totaling 203,800 square feet.  In fiscal 2016, the Company purchased two properties totaling 101,400 square feet.  These properties accounted for all of the revenue and expense changes attributable to property acquisitions and sales in year ended October 31, 2017 when compared with fiscal 2016.

Properties Held in Both Periods:

Revenues

Base Rent
The decrease in base rents for properties owned in both periods was caused predominantly by a slight reduction in the percentage of the portfolio that was leased in fiscal 2017 when compared with fiscal 2016.

In fiscal 2017, the Company leased or renewed approximately 650,000 square feet (or approximately 15.0% of total consolidated property leasable area).  At October 31, 2017, the Company’s consolidated properties were approximately 92.7% leased (93.3% leased at October 31, 2016).

Tenant Recoveries
For the year ended October 31, 2017, recoveries from tenants for properties owned in both periods (which represent reimbursements from tenants for operating expenses and property taxes) increased by $938,000. This increase was a result of an increase in both property operating expenses and property tax expense in the consolidated portfolio for properties owned for the entire periods of fiscal 2017 and 2016, along with an increase in leased rate at some properties which increased the rate at which the Company could bill operating expenses to tenants in fiscal 2017 versus fiscal 2016.

Expenses

Property operating expenses for properties owned in both fiscal year 2017 and 2016 increased by $637,000.  This increase was predominantly as a result of an increase in snow removal costs at our properties.

Real estate taxes for properties owned in both fiscal year 2017 and 2016 increased by $432,000 as a result of normal tax assessment increases at some of our properties.

Interest expense for properties owned in both fiscal year 2017 and 2016 decreased by $1.1 million as a result of the refinancing of our largest mortgage in July 2017.  In July 2017 we refinanced our mortgage loan secured by our Stamford, CT property and although the principal increased from $44 million to $50 million, the interest rate was reduced from 5.52% to 3.398% per annum.  In addition, we repaid our mortgage at our Bloomfield, NJ property after the second quarter of fiscal 2016.  In addition, the reduction was accentuated by normal recurring amortization payments on our portfolio of mortgages, which reduces interest expense in fiscal 2017 when compared with fiscal 2016 for the same mortgages.

Depreciation and amortization expense for properties owned in both fiscal year 2017 and 2016 increased by $1.2 million as a result of an increase in capital improvements on properties held in both periods in fiscal 2016 and 2017.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expense for the year ended October 31, 2017, when compared with the year ended October 31, 2016 decreased by $101,000, as a result of a decrease in restricted stock amortization, which reduces compensation expense and a reduction in professional fees offset by increased compensation expense for additional staffing at the Company and increased bonus compensation for our employees in fiscal 2017 when compared with fiscal 2016.



Funds from Operations


We consider Funds from Operations (“FFO”) to be an additional measure of our operating performance.  We report FFO in addition to net income applicable to common stockholders and net cash provided by operating activities.  Management has adopted the definition suggested by The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) and defines FFO to mean net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains or losses from sales of property, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.


Management considers FFO a meaningful, additional measure of operating performance because it primarily excludes the assumption that the value of our real estate assets diminishes predictably over time and industry analysts have accepted it as a performance measure.  FFO is presented to assist investors in analyzing our performance.  It is helpful as it excludes various items included in net income that are not indicative of our operating performance, such as gains (or losses) from sales of property and depreciation and amortization.  However, FFO:


does not represent cash flows from operating activities in accordance with GAAP (which, unlike FFO, generally reflects all cash effects of transactions and other events in the determination of net income); and

should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance.
does not represent cash flows from operating activities in accordance with GAAP (which, unlike FFO, generally reflects all cash effects of transactions and other events in the determination of net income); and

should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance.


FFO as defined by us may not be comparable to similarly titled items reported by other real estate investment trusts due to possible differences in the application of the NAREIT definition used by such REITs.  The table below provides a reconciliation of net income applicable to Common and Class A Common Stockholders in accordance with GAAP to FFO for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 20162018 (amounts in thousands):


 Year Ended October 31,  Year Ended October 31, 
 2018  2017  2016  2020  2019  2018 
                  
Net Income Applicable to Common and Class A Common Stockholders $25,217  $33,898  $19,436  $8,533  $22,128  $25,217 
                        
Real property depreciation  22,139   20,505   18,866   22,662   22,668   22,139 
Amortization of tenant improvements and allowances  4,039   4,448   3,517   4,694   3,521   4,039 
Amortization of deferred leasing costs  2,057   1,468   557   1,737   1,652   2,057 
Depreciation and amortization on unconsolidated joint ventures  1,719   1,618   1,589   1,499   1,505   1,719 
(Gain)/loss on sale of properties  -   (18,734)  (362)  6,047   19   - 
Loss on sale of property of unconsolidated joint venture  -   462   - 
                        
Funds from Operations Applicable to Common and Class A Common Stockholders $55,171  $43,203  $43,603  $45,172  $51,955  $55,171 
                        


FFO amounted to $45.2 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $52.0 million in fiscal 2019 and $55.2 million in fiscal 2018, compared to $43.2 million in fiscal 2017 and $43.6 million in fiscal 2016.2018.


The net increasedecrease in FFO in fiscal 20182020 when compared with fiscal 20172019 was predominantly attributable, among other things, to:(i)

Decreases:
A net decrease in base rents for the additionalfiscal year ended October 31, 2020, when compared to the corresponding prior period caused by a decrease in base rent revenue at seven properties related to tenant vacancies offset by an increase in base rents at most properties related to normal base rent increases provided for in our leases, new leasing at some properties and base rent revenue related to two new grocery store leases and one junior anchor lease for which rental recognition began in fiscal 2020.  Please see operating expense variance explanations earlier in this Item 7.
An increase in uncollectable amounts in lease income of $3.0 million.  This increase was the result of our assessment of the collectability of existing non-credit small shop tenants' receivables given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Many non-credit, small shop tenants' businesses were deemed non-essential by the states where they operate and were forced to close for a portion of our fiscal year, until states loosened their restrictions and allowed almost all businesses to re-open, although some with operational restrictions.  Our assessment was based on the premise that as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, our non-credit, small shop tenants will need to use most of their resources to re-establish their business footing, and any existing accounts receivable attributable to those tenants would most likely be uncollectable.
An increase in the write-off of lease income for tenants in our portfolio whose future lease payments were deemed to be not probable of collection, requiring us under GAAP to convert revenue recognition for those tenants to cash-basis accounting.  This caused a write off of previously billed but unpaid lease income of $2.3 million and the reversal of accrued straight-line rents receivable for these aforementioned tenants of $1.1 million.
A decrease in variable lease income (cost recovery income) related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In fiscal 2020, we lowered our percentage of recovery at most of our properties as a result of our assessment that many of our non-credit, small shop tenants will have difficulty paying the amounts required under their leases as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.  This assessment was based on the fact that many smaller tenants' businesses were deemed non-essential by the states where they operate and temporarily forced to close.
A decrease in variable lease income (cost recovery income) related to an over-accrual adjustment in recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 versus an under-accrual adjustment in recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, which when combined, resulted in a negative variance in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 when compared to the same period of fiscal 2019.
A net increase in general and administrative expenses of $1.4 million, predominantly related to an increase in compensation and benefits expense for the accelerated vesting of restricted stock grant value upon the death of our former Chairman Emeritus in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
A net increase in preferred stock dividends of $861,000 as a result of issuing a new series of preferred stock in fiscal 2019 and redeeming an existing series.  The new series has a principal value $35 million higher than the redeemed series which increased preferred stock dividends by $1.5 million, which included one month of dividends in fiscal 2019 and a full year in fiscal 2020.  The new series has a lower coupon rate of 5.875% versus 6.75% on the redeemed series, which reduced preferred stock dividends by $656,000 in fiscal 2020 when compared with fiscal 2019.

Increases:
A $484,000 increase in lease termination income in fiscal 2020 when compared with the corresponding prior period.
A $594,000 decrease in interest expense as a result of fully repaying our Facility in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 with proceeds from our new series of preferred stock.
A $446,000 decrease in payments to noncontrolling interests as a result of redeeming units valued at $768,000 in fiscal 2020 and a reduction in the amount of distributions to noncontrolling interests for distributions based on the reduced dividend on our Class A Common stock.
In fiscal 2019 we issued notice of redemption of our Series G preferred stock and realized preferred stock redemption charges of $2.4 million.

The net decrease in FFO in fiscal 2019 when compared with fiscal 2018 was predominantly attributable, among other things, to:

Decreases:
The receipt of a $3.7 million one-time lease termination payment in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 from a grocery store tenant that wanted to terminate its lease early.
An increase of $725,000 in base rent in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 related to the amortization of a below market rent in accordance with ASC Topic 805 for a grocery store tenant who was evicted and whose lease was terminated at our Passaic property.
An increase in interest expense as a result of having a greater amount outstanding on our Facility in the fiscal year ended 2019 when compared with the corresponding prior periods.
$2.4 million in preferred stock redemption charges relating to our calling our Series G preferred stock for redemption on October 1, 2019.
An increase of $539,000 in preferred stock dividends as a result of having a new series of preferred stock outstanding for the month of October 2019.  We redeemed our Series G preferred stock on November 1, 2019.

Increases:
$403,000 gain on sale of marketable securities in fiscal 2019 when we sold all of our marketable securities.
Additional net income generated from properties acquired in fiscal 20172018 and fiscal 2018; (ii) a decrease in preferred stock dividends of $2.7 million as a result of redeeming our Series F preferred stock in October 2017 and replacing it with Series H preferred stock, which has a lower dividend rate and a smaller issuance amount by $14.4 million; and (iii) $3.8 million in lease termination income in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 for a tenant that terminated its lease with us early versus $2.4 million in lease termination income in fiscal 2017 for a tenant that terminated its lease with us early.  This increase was partially offset by (iv) a $548,000 decrease in interest income generated as a result of the one mortgage receivable we had outstanding for most of fiscal 2017, which was repaid in October 2017.2019.

The net decrease in FFO in fiscal 2017 when compared with fiscal 2016 was predominantly attributable, among other things to; (a) $4.1 million in preferred stock redemption charges in fiscal 2017 related to the company redeeming its Series F preferred stock in October 2017, there were no preferred stock redemption charges in fiscal 2016.  This decrease was offset by (b) the additionalAdditional net income generated from increased base rent revenue for our existing properties, acquired in the second half of fiscal 2016 and properties acquired in fiscal 2017; (c) a reduction in the charge for bad debt expense in the amount of $578,000 in fiscal 2017 versus fiscal 2016; (d) interest income generated from a $13.5 million mortgage originated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, which was not repaid until October of fiscal 2017; (e) a $1.8 million increase in lease termination income in fiscal 2017 versus fiscal 2016specifically related to a property where the lease termination of the onlygrocery store tenant renewed its lease at our Fairfield, CT property ina significantly higher rent than the third quarter of fiscal 2017;  and (f) a $412,000 reduction in acquisition costs in fiscal 2017 versus fiscal 2016 as a result of an accounting change that became effective for us on the first day of fiscal 2017 which changes how costs related to investment property acquisitions are accounted for.current rent.





Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


We have sevensix off-balance sheet investments in real property through unconsolidated joint ventures:


a 66.67% equity interest in the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center,

an 11.792% equity interest in the Midway Shopping Center L.P.,
a 66.67% equity interest in the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center,
a 50% equity interest in the Chestnut Ridge Shopping Center,

a 50% equity interest in the Gateway Plaza shopping center and the Riverhead Applebee’s Plaza, and


a 20% economic interest in a partnership that owns a suburban office building with ground level retail.
an 11.642% equity interest in the Midway Shopping Center L.P.,

a 50% equity interest in the Chestnut Ridge Shopping Center and Plaza 59 Shopping Centers,

a 50% equity interest in the Gateway Plaza shopping center and the Riverhead Applebee’s Plaza, and

a 20% economic interest in a partnership that owns a suburban office building with ground level retail.


These unconsolidated joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, as we have the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control of, the operating and financial decisions of these investments.  Our off-balance sheet arrangements are more fully discussed in Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Although we have not guaranteed the debt of these joint ventures, we have agreed to customary environmental indemnifications and nonrecourse carve-outs (e.g. guarantees against fraud, misrepresentation and bankruptcy) on certain loans of the joint ventures.  The below table details information about the outstanding non-recourse mortgage financings on our unconsolidated joint ventures (amounts in thousands):


     Principal Balance        Principal Balance      
Joint Venture DescriptionLocation Original Balance  At October 31, 2018  Fixed Interest Rate Per Annum Maturity DateLocation Original Balance  At October 31, 2020  Fixed Interest Rate Per Annum Maturity Date
Midway Shopping CenterScarsdale, NY $32,000  $27,538   4.80%Dec-2027Scarsdale, NY $32,000  $25,700   4.80%Dec-2027
Putnam Plaza Shopping CenterCarmel, NY $18,900  $18,900   4.81%Oct-2028Carmel, NY $18,900  $18,300   4.81%Oct-2028
Gateway PlazaRiverhead, NY $14,000  $12,373   4.18%Feb-2024Riverhead, NY $14,000  $11,600   4.18%Feb-2024
Applebee's PlazaRiverhead, NY $1,300  $1,005   5.98%Aug-2026Riverhead, NY $2,300  $1,800   3.38%Aug-2026
Applebee's PlazaRiverhead, NY $1,000  $887   3.38%Aug-2026


In October 2018, the mortgage secured by the Putnam Plaza property above was refinanced.  The new loan has a term of ten years and requires payments of principal and interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%.  Concurrent with the refinancing, the owners of Putnam plaza entered into an interest rate swap agreement that is conterminous with the maturity of the mortgage.  The interest rate swap agreement converts the variable interest rate on the note to a fixed interest rate of 4.81%.


Contractual Obligations


Our contractual payment obligations as of October 31, 20182020 were as follows (amounts in thousands):


 Payments Due by Period  Payments Due by Period 
 Total  2019  2020  2021  2022  2023  Thereafter  Total  2021  2022  2023  2024  2025  Thereafter 
Mortgage notes payable and other loans $293,801  $33,241  $6,032  $6,391  $55,067  $5,269  $187,801  $299,434  $7,252  $55,986  $6,233  $25,000  $86,295  $118,668 
Interest on mortgage notes payable  62,814   11,857   10,636   10,276   9,068   7,619   13,358   66,652   13,043   11,775   10,281   8,832   6,252   16,469 
Revolving credit lines  28,595   -   -   -   28,595   -   - 
Property acquisitions  12,000   12,000   -   -   -   -   - 
Tenant obligations*  4,993   4,993   -   -   -   -   - 
Capital improvements to properties*  7,649   7,649   -   -   -   -   - 
Total Contractual Obligations $402,203  $62,091  $16,668  $16,667  $92,730  $12,888  $201,159  $373,735  $27,944  $67,761  $16,514  $33,832  $92,547  $135,137 


*CommittedIncludes committed tenant-related obligations based on executed leases as of October 31, 2018.2020.


We have various standing or renewable service contracts with vendors related to property management. In addition, we also have certain other utility contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business which may extend beyond one year, which vary based on usage.  These contracts include terms that provide for cancellation with insignificant or no cancellation penalties.  Contract terms are generally one year or less.




Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily through our borrowing activities, which include fixed-rate mortgage debt and, in limited circumstances, variable rate debt.  As of October 31, 2018,2020, we had total mortgage debt and other notes payable of $293.8$299.4 million,  $292.1$297.7 million for which interest was based on fixed-rate, inclusive of variable rate mortgages that have been swapped to fixed interest rates using interest rate swap derivatives contracts, and $1.7 million of which interest was based on a variable rate (see below).


Our fixed-rate debt presents inherent rollover risk for borrowings as they mature and are renewed at current market rates.  The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and our future financing requirements.

To reduce our exposure to interest rate risk on variable-rate debt, we use interest rate swap agreements, for example, to convert some of our variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt.  As of October 31, 2018,2020, we had seveneight open derivative financial instruments.  These interest rate swaps are cross collateralized with mortgages on properties in Rye, NY, Ossining, NY, Yonkers, NY, Orangeburg, NY, Brewster, NY, Stamford, CT, Greenwich CT, Darien, CT and Dumont, NJ.  The Rye swaps expire in October 2019, the Ossining swap expires in OctoberAugust 2024, the Yonkers swap expires in November 2024, the Orangeburg swap expires in October 2024, the Brewster swap expires in July 2029, the Stamford swap expires in July 2027, the Greenwich swaps expire in October 2026, the Darien swap expires in April 2029 and the Dumont, NJ swap expires in 2027,August 2028, in each case concurrent with the maturity of the respective mortgages.  All of the aforementioned derivatives contracts are adjusted to fair market value at each reporting period.  We have concluded that all of the aforementioned derivatives contracts are effective cash flow hedges as defined in ASC Topic 815.  We are required to evaluate the effectiveness at inception and at each reporting date.  As a result of the aforementioned derivatives contracts being effective cash flow hedges all changes in fair market value are recorded directly to stockholders equity in accumulated comprehensive income and have no effect on our earnings.

Under existing guidance, the publication of the LIBOR reference rate was to be discontinued beginning on or around the end of 2021.  However, the ICE Benchmark Administration, in its capacity as administrator of USD LIBOR, has announced that it intends to extend publication of USD LIBOR (other than one-week and two-month tenors) by 18 months to June 2023.  Notwithstanding this possible extension, a joint statement by key regulatory authorities calls on banks to cease entering into new contracts that use USD LIBOR as a reference rate by no later than December 31, 2021.  We have good working relationships with each of the lenders to our notes, who are also the counterparties to our swap contracts.  We understand from our lenders and counterparties that their goal is to have the replacement reference rate under the notes match the replacement rates in the swaps.  If this were achieved, we believe there would be no effect on our financial position or results of operations.  However, because this will be the first time any of the reference rates for our promissory notes or our swap contracts will cease to be published, we cannot be sure how the replacement rate event will conclude.  Until we have more clarity from our lenders and counterparties, we cannot be certain of the impact on the Company. See “We may be adversely affected by changes in LIBOR reporting practices, the method in which LIBOR is determined or the use of alternative reference rates” under Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for more information.

At October 31, 2018,2020, we had $28.6$35.0 million of borrowings outstanding on our Facility, which bears interest at LiborLIBOR plus 1.35%.  If interest rates were to rise 1%, our interest expense as a result of the variable rate borrowing on the Facility would increase by $286,000 perany amount outstanding multiplied by 1% annum.

In addition, we purchased a property in March of fiscal 2018 and financed a portion of the purchase price with unsecured notes held by the seller of the property.  The unsecured notes require the payment of interest only.  $1.5 million of the notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.05% and $1.7 million of the notes bear interest at a variable rate of interest based on the level of our Class A Common stock dividend, currently 4.91%2.88% as of October 31, 2018.2020.  If the level of our Class A Common dividend rises, it will increase the interest rate on the $1.7 million in notes.


The following table sets forth the Company’s long-term debt obligations by principal cash payments and maturity dates, weighted average fixed interest rates and estimated fair value at October 31, 20182020 (amounts in thousands, except weighted average interest rate):


For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31,       For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31,       
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Thereafter Total Estimated Fair Value 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Thereafter Total Estimated Fair Value 
Mortgage notes payable and other loans $33,241  $6,032  $6,391  $55,067  $5,269  $187,801  $293,801  $280,563  $7,252  $55,986  $6,233  $25,000  $86,295  $118,668  $299,434  $316,483 
                                                                
Weighted average interest rate for debt maturing  6.11%  n/a   n/a   4.42%  n/a   3.88%  4.19%      n/a   4.42%  n/a   4.14%  3.95%  4.00%  4.07%    




Item 8.
Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.


The consolidated financial statements required by this Item, together with the reports of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm thereon and the supplementary financial information required by this Item 8 are included under Item 15 of this Annual Report.


Item 9.
Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.


There were no changes in, or any disagreements with, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm on accounting principles and practices or financial disclosure during the years ended October 31, 20182020 and 2017.2019.


Item 9A.
Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.


At the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e).  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective. During the fourth quarter of 2018,2020, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.




(a) Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and effected by the Company's Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.


The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: relate to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of the Company; provide reasonable assurance of the recording of all transactions necessary to permit the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the proper authorization of receipts and expenditures in accordance with authorization of the Company's management and directors; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projection of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods is subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.


Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2018.2020. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013).  Based on its assessment, management determined that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of October 31, 2018.2020.  The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP has audited the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, as indicated in their attestation report which is included in (b) below.




(b) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Board of Directors and ShareholdersStockholders of Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.


Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


We have audited Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.’s (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control–Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control–Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.


We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2018,2020, and our report dated January 10, 2019,12, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


Basis for Opinion


The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.


Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting


A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


 /s//s/ PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
 

January 10, 2019
New York, New York
January 12, 2021






Item 9B.  Other Information.

None
Item 9B.
Other Information.
27


Not applicable.



PART III


Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.


The Company will file its definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 21, 201917, 2021 within the period required under the applicable rules of the SEC.  The additional information required by this Item is included under the captions “Election of Directors”, “Information Concerning Continuing Directors and Executive Officers”, “Corporate Governance and Board Matters”, “Section“Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”Reports” and other information included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.


The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers (the “Code of Ethics”) that is available at the Investors/Governance/Governance Documents section of our website at www.ubproperties.com.  A copy of the Code of Ethics is available in print, free of charge, to stockholders upon request to us at the following address:


Attention:  Corporate Secretary
321 Railroad Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830


We intend to satisfy the disclosure requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding an amendment to or waiver from a provision of our Code of Ethics by posting such information on our web site.


Item 11.  Executive Compensation.


The Company will file its definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 21, 201917, 2021 within the period required under the applicable rules of the SEC.  The information required by this Item is included under the captions “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Executive Compensation”, “Director Compensation”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Compensation Committee Report”, and as part of the executive compensation and director related compensation tables and other information included in the Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 12
Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.


The Company will file its definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 21, 201917, 2021 within the period required under the applicable rules of the SEC.  The information required by this Item is included under the captions, “Equity Compensation Plans”, “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and other information included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 13.
Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.


The Company will file its definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 21, 201917, 2021 within the period required under the applicable rules of the SEC.  The information required by this Item is included under the captions “Corporate Governance and Board Matters”, “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” and other information included in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 14.
Principal AccountantItem 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services


The Company will file its definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 21, 201917, 2021 within the period required under the applicable rules of the SEC.  The information required by this Item is included under the caption “Fees Billed by Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” of such Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.




PART IV


Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule

Item 15.A.
ExhibitsIndex to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule

1.Financial Statements

A.Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules

1. Financial Statements


The consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index to financial statements on Page 2730 are filed as part of this Annual Report.


2.Financial Statement Schedule --
2. Financial Statement Schedules --


The financial statement schedulesschedule required by this Item is filed with this report and are listed in the accompanying index to financial statements on Page 27.30.  All other financial statement schedules are not applicable.


B.Exhibits.
B.Exhibits.


Listed below are all Exhibits filed as part of this report. Certain Exhibits are incorporated by reference to documents previously filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to Rule 12b-32 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


Exhibit
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3.2
  
4.1Common Stock:  See Exhibits 3.1 (a)-(o)(p) hereto.
  
4.2
  
4.3Series GH Preferred Shares:  See Exhibits 3.1 (a)-(o)(p) hereto.
  
4.4Series HI Preferred Shares:  See Exhibits 3.1 (a)-(0)(p) hereto.
  
4.5Series IJ Preferred Shares:  See Exhibits 3.1 (a)-(o)(p) hereto.
  
4.6
Series JK Preferred Shares:  See Exhibits 3.1 (a)-(o)(p) hereto.
4.7
10.1
  
10.2
10.3
  
10.310.4
  
10.410.5
10.5
  
10.6
  
10.7
  
10.8
  
10.9
  
10.10
  
10.11
10.12
  
10.1210.13
  
10.1310.14
10.14
  
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31.1
  
31.2
  
32
  
101101.INS
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (3) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (4) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (5) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and (6) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements detail tagged.*Exhibit 101)


#Management contract, compensation plan arrangement.
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.




URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE


URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
Item 15.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Page
   
 28
31
   
 29
32
   
 30
33
   
  3134
   
  3235
   
  3336
   
  4954
   
SchedulesSchedule  
   
III 5055-56
   
IV 52


All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.




URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)


 October 31, 2018  October 31, 2017  October 31, 2020  October 31, 2019 
ASSETS            
Real Estate Investments:            
Real Estate – at cost $1,118,075  $1,090,402  $1,149,182  $1,141,770 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (218,653)  (195,020)  (261,325)  (241,154)
  899,422   895,382   887,857   900,616 
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures  37,434   38,049   28,679   29,374 
  936,856   933,431   916,536   929,990 
                
Cash and cash equivalents  10,285   8,674   40,795   94,079 
Restricted cash  2,540   2,306 
Marketable securities  5,567   - 
Tenant receivables  22,607   19,632   25,954   22,854 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  19,927   20,803   18,263   15,513 
Deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization  10,451   11,867   8,631   9,868 
Total Assets $1,008,233  $996,713  $1,010,179  $1,072,304 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                
Liabilities:                
Revolving credit lines $28,595  $4,000  $35,000  $0 
Mortgage notes payable and other loans  293,801   297,071   299,434   306,606 
Preferred stock called for redemption  0   75,000 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  3,900   4,200   18,033   11,416 
Deferred compensation – officers  72   96   20   53 
Other liabilities  21,466   22,755   24,550   21,629 
Total Liabilities  347,834   328,122   377,037   414,704 
                
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests  78,258   81,361   62,071   77,876 
                
Commitments and Contingencies          0   0 
                
Stockholders' Equity:                
6.75% Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock (liquidation preference of $25 per share); 3,000,000 shares issued and outstanding  75,000   75,000 
6.25% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock (liquidation preference of $25 per share); 4,600,000 shares issued and outstanding  115,000   115,000   115,000   115,000 
Excess Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 9,822,006 and 9,664,778 shares issued and outstanding  99   97 
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 29,814,814 and 29,728,744 shares issued and outstanding  298   297 
5.875% Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock (liquidation preference of $25 per share) 4,400,000 shares issued and outstanding  110,000   110,000 
Excess Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; NaN issued and outstanding  0   0 
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 10,073,652 and 9,963,751 shares issued and outstanding  102   101 
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 29,996,305 and 29,893,241 shares issued and outstanding  300   299 
Additional paid in capital  518,136   514,217   526,027   520,988 
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income  (133,858)  (120,123)  (164,651)  (158,213)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  7,466   2,742 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  (15,707)  (8,451)
Total Stockholders' Equity  582,141   587,230   571,071   579,724 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,008,233  $996,713  $1,010,179  $1,072,304 


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.




URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)


 Year Ended October 31,  Year Ended October 31, 
 2018  2017  2016  2020  2019  2018 
Revenues                  
Base rents $95,902  $88,383  $87,172 
Recoveries from tenants  31,144   28,676   25,788 
Lease income $120,941  $132,287  $127,230 
Lease termination  3,795   2,432   619   705   221   3,795 
Other  4,511   4,069   3,213   5,099   4,374   3,697 
Total Revenues  135,352   123,560   116,792   126,745   136,882   134,722 
                        
Expenses                        
Property operating  22,009   20,074   18,717   19,542   22,151   22,235 
Property taxes  21,167   19,621   18,548   23,464   23,363   21,167 
Depreciation and amortization  28,324   26,512   23,025   29,187   27,930   28,327 
General and administrative  9,223   9,183   9,284   10,643   9,405   9,223 
Provision for tenant credit losses  859   583   1,161 
Acquisition costs  -   -   412 
Directors' fees and expenses  344   321   318   373   346   344 
Total Operating Expenses  81,926   76,294   71,465   83,209   83,195   81,296 
                        
Operating Income  53,426   47,266   45,327   43,536   53,687   53,426 
                        
Non-Operating Income (Expense):                        
Interest expense  (13,678)  (12,981)  (12,983)  (13,508)  (14,102)  (13,678)
Equity in net income from unconsolidated joint ventures  2,085   2,057   2,019   1,433   1,241   2,085 
Gain on sale of marketable securities  258   403   0 
Interest, dividends and other investment income  350   356   242   398   403   350 
Gain on sale of properties  -   18,734   - 
Gain (loss) on sale of properties  (6,047)  (19)  0 
Net Income  42,183   55,432   34,605   26,070   41,613   42,183 
                        
Noncontrolling interests:                        
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (4,716)  (2,499)  (889)  (3,887)  (4,333)  (4,716)
Net income attributable to Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.  37,467   52,933   33,716   22,183   37,280   37,467 
Preferred stock dividends  (12,250)  (14,960)  (14,280)  (13,650)  (12,789)  (12,250)
Redemption of preferred stock  -   (4,075)  -   0   (2,363)  0 
Net Income Applicable to Common and Class A Common Stockholders $25,217  $33,898  $19,436  $8,533  $22,128  $25,217 
                        
Basic Earnings Per Share:                        
Per Common Share $0.61  $0.82  $0.50 
Per Class A Common Share $0.68  $0.92  $0.57 
Per Common Share: $0.20  $0.53  $0.61 
Per Class A Common Share: $0.23  $0.59  $0.68 
                        
Diluted Earnings Per Share:                        
Per Common Share $0.60  $0.80  $0.49 
Per Class A Common Share $0.67  $0.90  $0.56 
Per Common Share: $0.20  $0.52  $0.60 
Per Class A Common Share: $0.22  $0.58  $0.67 


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.




URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)


 Year Ended October 31,  Year Ended October 31, 
 2018  2017  2016  2020  2019  2018 
                  
Net Income $42,183  $55,432  $34,605  $26,070  $41,613  $42,183 
                        
Other comprehensive income:                        
Change in unrealized gain on marketable equity securities  569   -   -   0   0   569 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps  4,155   4,045   (73)  (6,546)  (13,651)  4,155 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps-equity investees  (710)  (1,697)  0 
                        
Total comprehensive income  46,907   59,477   34,532   18,814   26,265   46,907 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (4,716)  (2,499)  (889)  (3,887)  (4,333)  (4,716)
                        
Total comprehensive income attributable to Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.  42,191   56,978   33,643   14,927   21,932   42,191 
Preferred stock dividends  (12,250)  (14,960)  (14,280)  (13,650)  (12,789)  (12,250)
Redemption of preferred stock  -   (4,075)  -   0   (2,363)  0 
                        
Total comprehensive income applicable to Common and Class A Stockholders $29,941  $37,943  $19,363  $1,277  $6,780  $29,941 


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.




URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)


 Year Ended October 31,  Year Ended October 31, 
 2018  2017  2016  2020  2019  2018 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                  
Net income $42,183  $55,432  $34,605  $26,070  $41,613  $42,183 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided                        
by operating activities:                        
Depreciation and amortization  28,324   26,512   23,025   29,187   27,930   28,327 
Straight-line rent adjustment  (957)  (507)  (1,902)  (2,641)  (914)  (957)
Provisions for tenant credit losses  859   583   1,161   6,244   956   859 
(Gain) on sale of marketable securities  (258)  (403)  0 
Restricted stock compensation expense and other adjustments  4,085   3,956   4,442   5,448   4,381   4,085 
Deferred compensation arrangement  (24)  (35)  (26)  (33)  (19)  (24)
Gain on sale of properties  -   (18,734)  - 
(Gain) loss on sale of properties  6,047   19   0 
Equity in net (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures  (2,085)  (2,057)  (2,019)  (1,433)  (1,241)  (2,085)
Distributions of operating income from unconsolidated joint ventures  2,085   2,057   2,019   1,433   1,241   2,085 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                        
Tenant receivables  (956)  (825)  4,203   (6,715)  (314)  (956)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  161   3,635   1,464   609   (8,142)  161 
Other assets and other liabilities, net  (1,857)  (6,740)  (5,057)  (2,075)  7,210   (2,094)
Restricted Cash  (234)  (282)  166 
Net Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities  71,584   62,995   62,081   61,883   72,317   71,584 
                        
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                        
Acquisitions of real estate investments  (6,910)  (30,599)  (58,737)  0   (11,751)  (6,910)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures  -   (158)  (700)  0   (574)  0 
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests  (1,220)  -   - 
Investment in mortgage note  -   -   (13,500)
Repayment of mortgage note  -   13,500   - 
Deposits on acquisition of real estate investments  (1,000)  (715)  (750)  (1,030)  0   0 
Returns of deposits on real estate investments  -   500   640 
Deposits on real estate investments  530   0   (1,000)
Improvements to properties and deferred charges  (8,184)  (9,676)  (21,462)  (22,336)  (18,681)  (8,184)
Net proceeds from sale of properties  -   45,438   -   3,732   3,372   0 
Deposits received on sale of property  -   -   11,900 
Purchases of securities available for sale  (4,999)  -   -   (6,983)  0   (4,999)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  (4,716)  (2,499)  (889)
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities  7,240   5,970   0 
Return of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures  553   471   1,426   27   6,925   553 
Net Cash Flow Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities  (26,476)  16,262   (82,072)
Net Cash Flow (Used in) Investing Activities  (18,820)  (14,739)  (20,540)
                        
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                        
Dividends paid -- Common and Class A Common Stock  (41,626)  (40,596)  (37,092)  (30,018)  (42,600)  (41,626)
Dividends paid -- Preferred Stock  (12,250)  (14,960)  (14,280)  (14,188)  (12,789)  (12,250)
Amortization payments on mortgage notes payable  (6,427)  (6,776)  (20,744)  (7,089)  (6,441)  (6,427)
Proceeds from mortgage note payable and other loans  10,000   50,000   33,663   0   47,000   10,000 
Repayment of mortgage notes payable and other loans  (17,624)  (43,675)  -   0   (27,001)  (17,624)
Proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings  33,595   52,000   52,000   35,000   25,500   33,595 
Sales of additional shares of Common and Class A Common Stock  196   200   73,842   149   193   196 
Repayments on revolving credit line borrowings  (9,000)  (56,000)  (66,750)  0   (54,095)  (9,000)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests  (758)  (5,134)  (1,220)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  (3,887)  (4,333)  (4,716)
Repurchase of shares of Class A Common Stock  (120)  -   -   0   0   (120)
Shares withheld for employee taxes  (241)  -   - 
Payment of taxes on shares withheld for employee taxes  (573)  (270)  (241)
Net proceeds from issuance of Preferred Stock  -   111,328   -   17   106,186   0 
Redemption of preferred stock including restricted cash  -   (129,375)  - 
Redemption of preferred stock  (75,000)  0   0 
Net Cash Flow Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities  (43,497)  (77,854)  20,639   (96,347)  26,216   (49,433)
                        
Net Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents  1,611   1,403   648 
Net Increase/(Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equivalents  (53,284)  83,794   1,611 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year  8,674   7,271   6,623   94,079   10,285   8,674 
                        
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $10,285  $8,674  $7,271  $40,795  $94,079  $10,285 


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements



URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)


 
7.125%
Series F
Preferred
Stock
Issued
  
7.125%
Series F
Preferred
Stock
Amount
  
6.75%
Series G
Preferred
Stock
Issued
  
6.75%
Series G
Preferred
Stock
Amount
  6.25% Series H Preferred Stock Issued  6.25% Series H Preferred Stock Amount  
Common
Stock
Issued
  
Common
Stock
Amount
  
Class A
Common
Stock
Issued
  
Class A
Common
Stock
Amount
  
Additional
Paid In
Capital
  
Cumulative
Distributions
In Excess of
Net Income
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Total
Stockholders
Equity
  
6.75%
Series G
Preferred
Stock
Issued
  
6.75%
Series G
Preferred
Stock
Amount
  
6.25%
Series H
Preferred
Stock
Issued
  
6.25%
Series H
Preferred
Stock
Amount
  
5.875% Series K
Preferred
Stock
Issued
  
5.875% Series K
Preferred
Stock
Amount
  
Common
Stock
Issued
  
Common
Stock
Amount
  
Class A
Common
Stock
Issued
  
Class A
Common
Stock
Amount
  
Additional
Paid In
Capital
  
Cumulative
Distributions
In Excess of
Net Income
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Total
Stockholders
Equity
 
                                                                                    
Balances - October 31, 2015  5,175,000  $129,375   3,000,000  $75,000   -  $-   9,350,885  $94   26,370,216  $264  $431,411  $(94,136) $(1,230) $540,778 
Net income applicable to Common and Class A common stockholders  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   19,436   -   19,436 
Change in unrealized (loss) on interest rate swap  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (73)  (73)
Cash dividends paid :                                                        
Common stock ($0.92 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (8,745)  -   (8,745)
Class A common stock ($1.04 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (28,348)  -   (28,348)
Issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   4,988   -   5,854   -   219   -   -   219 
Shares issued under restricted stock plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   152,100   2   95,600   1   (3)  -   -   - 
Forfeiture of restricted stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (650)  -   -   -   -   - 
Issuance of Class A Common stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,162,500   31   73,623   -   -   73,654 
Restricted stock compensation and other adjustment  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,410   -   -   4,410 
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (2,298)  -   (2,298)
Balances - October 31, 2016  5,175,000   129,375   3,000,000   75,000   -   -   9,507,973   96   29,633,520   296   509,660   (114,091)  (1,303)  599,033 
Net income applicable to Common and Class A common stockholders  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   33,898   -   33,898 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,045   4,045 
Cash dividends paid :                                                        
Common stock ($0.94 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (9,082)  -   (9,082)
Class A common stock ($1.06 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (31,514)  -   (31,514)
Issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   4,705   -   5,399   -   200   -   -   200 
Shares issued under restricted stock plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   152,100   1   96,225   1   (2)  -   -   - 
Forfeiture of restricted stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (6,400)  -   -   -   -   - 
Issuance of Series H Preferred Stock  -   -   -   -   4,600,000   115,000   -   -   -   -   (3,672)  -   -   111,328 
Redemption of Series F Preferred Stock  (5,175,000)  (129,375)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,075   -   -   (125,300)
Restricted stock compensation and other adjustment  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   3,956   -   -   3,956 
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   666   -   666 
Balances - October 31, 2017  -   -   3,000,000   75,000   4,600,000   115,000   9,664,778   97   29,728,744   297   514,217   (120,123)  2,742   587,230   3,000,000  $75,000   4,600,000  $115,000   0  $0   9,664,778  $97   29,728,744  $297  $514,217  $(120,123) $2,742  $587,230 
Net income applicable to Common and Class A common stockholders  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   25,217   -   25,217   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   25,217   -   25,217 
Change in unrealized gains on marketable securities  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   569   569   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   569   569 
Change in unrealized gains on interest rate swap  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,155   4,155 
Change in unrealized (loss) on interest rate swap  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,155   4,155 
Cash dividends paid :                                                                                                                
Common stock ($0.96 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (9,426)  -   (9,426)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (9,426)  -   (9,426)
Class A common stock ($1.08 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (32,200)  -   (32,200)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (32,200)  -   (32,200)
Issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   4,528   -   5,766   -   197   -   -   197   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,528   0   5,766   0   197   -   -   197 
Shares issued under restricted stock plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   152,700   2   102,800   1   (3)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   152,700   2   102,800   1   (3)  -   -   0 
Shares withheld for employee taxes  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (10,886)  -   (240)  -   -   (240)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (10,886)  0   (240)  -   -   (240)
Forfeiture of restricted stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (4,950)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (4,950)  0   0   -   -   0 
Restricted stock compensation and other adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,085   -   -   4,085 
Repurchase of Class A Common stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (6,660)  -   (120)  -   -   (120)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (6,660)  0   (120)  -   -   (120)
Restricted stock compensation and other adjustment  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,085   -   -   4,085 
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,674   -   2,674   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,674   -   2,674 
Balances - October 31, 2018  -  $-   3,000,000  $75,000   4,600,000  $115,000   9,822,006  $99   29,814,814  $298  $518,136  $(133,858) $7,466  $582,141   3,000,000   75,000   4,600,000   115,000   0   0   9,822,006   99   29,814,814   298   518,136   (133,858)  7,466   582,141 
November 1, 2018 adoption of new accounting standard  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   569   (569)  0 
Net income applicable to Common and Class A common stockholders  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   22,128   -   22,128 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (15,348)  (15,348)
Cash dividends paid :                                                        
Common stock ($0.98 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (9,762)  -   (9,762)
Class A common stock ($1.10 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (32,838)  -   (32,838)
Issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   4,545   0   5,417   0   193   -   -   193 
Shares issued under restricted stock plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   137,200   2   111,450   1   (3)  -   -   0 
Shares withheld for employee taxes  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (14,290)  0   (269)  -   -   (269)
Forfeiture of restricted stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (24,150)  0   0   -   -   0 
Issuance of Series K Preferred Stock  -   -   -   -   4,400,000   110,000   -   -   -   -   (3,465)  -   -   106,535 
Reclassification of preferred stock  (3,000,000)  (75,000)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,363   -   -   (72,637)
Restricted stock compensation and other adjustment  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   4,033   -   -   4,033 
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (4,452)  -   (4,452)
Balances - October 31, 2019  0   0   4,600,000   115,000   4,400,000   110,000   9,963,751   101   29,893,241   299   520,988   (158,213)  (8,451)  579,724 
Net income applicable to Common and Class A common stockholders  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   8,533   -   8,533 
Change in unrealized gains on interest rate swap  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (7,256)  (7,256)
Cash dividends paid :                                                        
Common stock ($0.6875 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (6,923)  -   (6,923)
Class A common stock ($0.77 per share)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (23,095)  -   (23,095)
Issuance of shares under dividend reinvestment plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   4,451   0   6,837   0   149   -   -   149 
Shares issued under restricted stock plan  -   -   -   -   -   -   105,450   1   120,800   1   (2)  -   -   0 
Shares withheld for employee taxes  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (23,873)  0   (573)  -   -   (573)
Forfeiture of restricted stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (700)  0   0   -   -   0 
Restricted stock compensation and other adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   5,465   -   -   5,465 
Adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   15,047   -   15,047 
Balances - October 31, 2020  0  $0   4,600,000  $115,000   4,400,000  $110,000   10,073,652  $102   29,996,305  $300  $526,027  $(164,651) $(15,707) $571,071 


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.


URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 20182020


(1) ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Business
Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (“Company”), a Maryland Corporation, is a real estate investment trust (REIT), engaged in the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate, primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers in the northeastern part of the United States with a concentration in the metropolitan New York tri-state area outside of the City of New York. The Company's major tenants include supermarket chains and other retailers who sell basic necessities. At October 31, 2018,2020, the Company owned or had equity interests in 8481 properties containing a total of 5.15.3 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA").


COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) was declared a pandemic (“COVID-19 pandemic”) by the World Health Organization as the disease spread throughout the world.  During March 2020, measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were initiated, primarily focused on social distancing practices.  The virus continued to spread among more populated cities and communities resulting in federal, state and local government agencies issuing regulatory orders enforcing social distancing and limiting group gatherings in order to further prevent the spread of COVID-19.  While laws vary by state, generally, businesses deemed essential to the public have been able to operate while non-essential businesses were initially not allowed to operate, but, in most instances, have now been allowed to operate at various operational levels. Grocery stores, pharmacies and wholesale clubs, which anchor properties that make up 84% of our GLA, are considered essential businesses and have remained open and operational to serve the residents of their communities throughout the entire pandemic.  Many restaurants are also considered essential, although social distancing and group gathering limitations generally prevent or limit dine-in activity, forcing them to evaluate alternate means of operations, such as outdoor dining, delivery and pick-up, or to elect to remain closed during this pandemic.  As of October 31, most non-essential businesses have also been permitted to operate, in some cases subject to modified operation procedures. The duration and severity of this pandemic are still uncertain and continue to evolve.

As done every reporting period, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of its real estate investments may be impaired and has concluded that none of its investment properties are impaired at October 31, 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted many of the retail sectors in which the Company’s tenants operate and if the effects of the pandemic are prolonged, it could have a significant adverse impact to the underlying businesses of many of the Company’s tenants.  The Company will continue to monitor the economic, financial, and social conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to assess its asset portfolio for any impairment indicators. In addition, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, in the near term, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time.

Principles of Consolidation and Use of Estimates
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and joint ventures in which the Company meets certain criteria of a sole general partner in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 810, "Consolidation." The Company has determined that such joint ventures should be consolidated into the consolidated financial statements of the Company. In accordance with ASC Topic 970-323, "Real Estate-General-Equity Method and Joint Ventures;" joint ventures that the Company does not control but otherwise exercises significant influence in, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. See Note 6 for further discussion of the unconsolidated joint ventures. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.


The accompanying financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods covered by the financial statements. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to the valuation of real estate, depreciable lives, revenue recognition, fair value measurements and the collectability of tenant receivables.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.


Federal Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). Under those sections, a REIT that, among other things, distributes at least 90% of real estate trust taxable income and meets certain other qualifications prescribed by the Code will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income that is distributed. The Company believes it qualifies as a REIT and intends to distribute all of its taxable income for fiscal 20182020 in accordance with the provisions of the Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for Federal income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.


The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” that, among other things, defines a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.   Based on its evaluation, the Company determined that it has no uncertain tax positions and no unrecognized tax benefits as of October 31, 2018.2020.  As of October 31, 2018,2020, the fiscal tax years 20142016 through and including 20172019 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.  There are currently no federal tax examinations in progress.


Acquisitions of Real Estate Investments and Capitalization Policy

Acquisition of Real Estate Investments:
The Company evaluates each acquisition of real estate or in-substance real estate (including equity interests in entities that predominantly hold real estate assets) to determine if the integrated set of assets and activities acquired meet the definition of a business and need to be accounted as a business combination. If either of the following criteria is met, the integrated set of assets and activities acquired would not qualify as a business:


Substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in either a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets; or

The integrated set of assets and activities is lacking, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs (i.e. revenue generated before and after the transaction).

• Substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in either a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets; or

• The integrated set of assets and activities is lacking, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs (i.e. revenue generated before and after the transaction).


An acquired process is considered substantive if:


The process includes an organized workforce (or includes an acquired contract that provides access to an organized workforce), that is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in performing the process;
• The process includes an organized workforce (or includes an acquired contract that provides access to an organized workforce), that is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in performing the process;
The process cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort, or delay; or


The process is considered unique or scarce.
• The process cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort, or delay; or

• The process is considered unique or scarce.


Generally, the Company expects that acquisitions of real estate or in-substance real estate will not meet the definition of a business because substantially all of the fair value is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets (i.e. land, buildings, and related intangible assets) or because the acquisition does not include a substantive process in the form of an acquired workforce or an acquired contract that cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort or delay.


Acquisitions of real estate and in-substance real estate which do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. The accounting model for asset acquisitions is similar to the accounting model for business combinations except that the acquisition consideration (including acquisition costs) is allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a relative fair value basis. As a result, asset acquisitions do not result in the recognition of goodwill or a bargain purchase gain. The relative fair values used to allocate the cost of an asset acquisition are determined using the same methodologies and assumptions as the Company utilizes to determine fair value in a business combination.


The value of tangible assets acquired is based upon our estimation of value on an “as if vacant” basis. The value of acquired in-place leases includes the estimated costs during the hypothetical lease-up period and other costs that would have been incurred in the execution of similar leases under the market conditions at the acquisition date of the acquired in-place lease. We assess the fair value of tangible and intangible assets based on numerous factors, including estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors, including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.


The values of acquired above and below-market leases, which are included in prepaid expenses and other assets and other liabilities, respectively, are amortized over the terms of the related leases and recognized as either an increase (for below-market leases) or a decrease (for above-market leases) to rental revenue. The values of acquired in-place leases are classified in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and amortized over the remaining terms of the related leases.


Capitalization Policy:
Land, buildings, property improvements, furniture/fixtures and tenant improvements are recorded at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Renovations and/or replacements, which improve or extend the life of the asset, are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.


Depreciation and Amortization
The Company uses the straight-line method for depreciation and amortization. Real estate investment properties are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the properties, which range from 30 to 40 years. Property improvements are depreciated over the estimated useful lives that range from 10 to 20 years. Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over the estimated useful lives that range from 3 to 10 years. Tenant improvements are amortized over the shorter of the life of the related leases or their useful life.




Sale of Investment Property and Property Held for Sale
The Company reports properties that are either disposed of or are classified as held for sale in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income if the removal, or anticipated removal, of the asset(s) from the reporting entity does not represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results when disposed of.


In March 2017,January 2020, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement, subject to certain conditions, to sell a 29,000 square foot portion of its property located in Pompton Lakes, NJ (the "Pompton Lakes Property") to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $2.8 million.  In accordance with ASC Topic 360-10-45, that portion of the property met all the criteria to be classified as held for sale in September of fiscal 2020, and accordingly the Company recorded a loss on property held for sale of $5.7 million, which loss was included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2020. The amount of the loss represented the net carrying amount of that portion of the property over the fair value of that portion of the asset less estimated cost to sell.  The net book value of that portion of the Pompton Lakes Property was insignificant to financial statement presentation and, as a result, the Company did not include that portion of the asset as held for sale on its consolidated balance sheet at October 31, 2020.  In December 2020, the sale of that portion of the property was completed.

In January 2020, the Company sold for $56.6$1.3 million its retail property located in Carmel, NY (the "Carmel Property"), as that property no longer met the Company's investment objectives.  In conjunction with the sale, the Company realized a loss on sale of the Carmel property in the amount of $242,000, which loss is included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2020.

In August 2019, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell its property located in Bernardsville, NJ (the "Bernardsville Property"), to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $2.7 million as that property no longer met its investment objectives.  In accordance with ASC Topic 360-10-45, the property met all the criteria to be classified as held for sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, and accordingly the Company recorded a loss on property held for sale of $434,000, which loss was included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2019. The amount of the loss represented the net carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the asset less estimated cost to sell.  The net book value of the Bernardsville Property was insignificant to financial statement presentation and as a result the Company did not include the asset as held for sale on its consolidated balance sheet at October 31, 2019.  In December 2019 (fiscal 2020), the Bernardsville Property sale was completed and the Company realized an additional loss on sale of property of $86,000, which loss is included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2020.

In June 2019, the Company sold for $3.7 million its property located in White Plains, NY,Monroe, CT (the "Monroe Property"), as that property no longer met the Company's investment objectives.  In conjunction with the sale the Company realized a gain on sale of property in the amount of $19.5 million,$416,000, which is included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2017.2019.


In July 2017, the Company sold for $1.2 million its property located in Fairfield, CT (the "Fairfield Property"), which it purchased in the second quarter of fiscal 2017.  In conjunction with the sale the Company realized a loss on sale of property in the amount of $729,000, which is included in continuing operations in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2017.

The combined operating results of the White PlainsMonroe Property, the Bernardsville Property, the Carmel Property and Fairfield Property,the sold portion of the Pompton Lakes properties, which are included in continuing operations, were as follows (amounts in thousands):


 
Year Ended October 31,
  
Year Ended October 31,
 
 2018  2017  2016  2020  2019  2018 
Revenues $-  $2,279  $5,604  $17  $612  $666 
Property operating expense  -   (331)  (1,330)  (282)  (629)  (691)
Depreciation and amortization  -   (90)  (476)  (219)  (393)  (417)
Net Income (loss) $-  $1,858  $3,798  $(484) $(410) $(442)


Deferred Charges
Deferred charges consist principally of leasing commissions (which are amortized ratably over the life of the tenant leases).  Deferred charges in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are shown at cost, net of accumulated amortization of $4,901,000$5,115,000 and $4,279,000$4,861,000 as of October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively.


Asset Impairment
On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of its real estate investments may be impaired.  A property value is considered impaired when management’s estimate of current and projected operating cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) of the property over its remaining useful life is less than the net carrying value of the property.  Such cash flow projections consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other factors.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss is measured as the excess of the net carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the asset.  Changes in estimated future cash flows due to changes in the Company’s plans or market and economic conditions could result in recognition of impairment losses which could be substantial.  ManagementAs of October 31, 2020, management does not believe that the value of any of its real estate investments is impairedimpaired. However, as described above, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted many of the retail sectors in which the Company’s tenants operate and if the effects of the pandemic are prolonged, it could have a significant adverse impact to the underlying businesses of many of the Company’s tenants.  The Company will continue to monitor the economic, financial, and social conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to assess its asset portfolio for any impairment indicators.


Lease Income, Revenue Recognition and Tenant Receivables

Lease Income:

The Company leases space to tenants under agreements with varying terms that generally provide for fixed payments of base rent, with designated increases over the term of the lease. Some of the lease agreements contain provisions that provide for additional rents based on tenants' sales volume ("percentage rent"). Percentage rents are recognized when the tenants achieve the specified targets as defined in their lease agreements. Additionally, most all lease agreements contain provisions for reimbursement of the tenants' share of actual real estate taxes, insurance and Common Area Maintenance ("CAM") costs (collectively, "Recoverable Costs") incurred.

Lease terms generally range from 1 to 5 years for tenant spaces under 10,000 square feet (“Shop Space”) and in excess of 5 years for spaces greater than 10,000 square feet (“Anchor Spaces”). Many leases also provide the option for the tenants to extend their lease beyond the initial term of the lease. If the tenants do not exercise renewal options and the leases mature, the tenants must relinquish their space so it can be leased to a new tenant, which generally involves some level of cost to prepare the space for re-leasing. These costs are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the life of the subsequent lease or the life of the improvement.

On November 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new accounting guidance in ASC Topic 842, "Leases," including all related Accounting Standard Updates (“ASU's”). The Company elected to use the modified retrospective transition method provided in ASU 2018-11 (the "adoption date method"). Under this method, the effective date of November 1, 2019 is the date of initial application. In connection with the adoption of ASC Topic 842, the Company elected a package of practical expedients, transition options, and accounting policy elections as follows:

Package of practical expedients - applied to all leases, allowing the Company not to reassess (i) whether expired or existing contracts contain leases under the new definition of a lease, (ii) lease classification for expired or existing leases, and (iii) whether previously capitalized initial direct costs would qualify for capitalization under Topic 842; and

Lessor separation and allocation practical expedient - the Company elected, as lessor, to aggregate non-lease components with the related lease component if certain conditions are met, and account for the combined component based on its predominant characteristic, which generally results in combining lease and non-lease components of its tenant lease contracts to a single line shown as lease income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

The Company's existing leases were not re-evaluated and continue to be classified as operating leases, as per the practical expedient package elected above. New and modified leases will now require evaluation of specific classification criteria, which, based on the customary terms of the Company's leases, should continue to be classified as operating leases. However, certain longer-term leases (both lessee and lessor leases) may be classified as direct financing or sales type leases, which may result in selling profit and an accelerated pattern of earnings recognition.

CAM is a non-lease component of the lease contract under ASC Topic 842, and therefore would be accounted for under ASC Topic 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," and presented separate from lease income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, based on an allocation of the overall contract price, which is not necessarily the amount that would be billable to the tenants for CAM reimbursements per the terms of the lease contract. As the timing and pattern of providing the CAM service to the tenant is the same as the timing and pattern of the tenants' use of the underlying lease asset, the Company elected, as part of the package of practical expedients, to combine CAM with the remaining lease components, along with tenants' reimbursement of real estate taxes and insurance, and recognize them together as lease income in the accompanying Statements of Income.

Lease income for operating leases with fixed payment terms is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the lease for all leases for which collectability is considered probable at the commencement date. At lease commencement, the Company expects that collectability is probable for all of its leases due to the Company’s credit checks on tenants and other creditworthiness analysis undertaken before entering into a new lease; therefore, income from all operating leases is initially recognized on a straight-line basis.  Lease income each period is reduced by amounts considered uncollectable on a lease-by-lease basis, with any changes in collectability assessments recognized as a current period adjustment to lease income. For operating leases in which collectability of lease income is not considered probable, lease income is recognized on a cash basis and all previously recognized uncollectable lease income, including straight-line rental income, is reversed in the period in which the lease income is determined not to be probable of collection.

ASC Topic 842 also changes the treatment of leasing costs, such that non-contingent internal leasing and legal costs associated with leasing activities can no longer be capitalized. The Company, as a lessor, may only defer as initial direct costs the incremental costs of a tenant operating lease that would not have been incurred if the lease had not been obtained. These costs generally include third-party broker payments, which are capitalized to deferred costs in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and amortized over the expected term of the lease to depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

There was no change to operating income upon the adoption of ASC Topic 842 and related ASU's.

COVID-19 Pandemic

Beginning in March 2020, many of the Company's properties were, and continue to be, negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as state governments mandated the closure of non-essential businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19, forcing many of our tenants’ businesses to close or reduce operations.  As a result, 396 of approximately 900 tenants in the Company's consolidated portfolio, representing 1.5 million square feet and approximately 43.8% of the Company's annualized base rent, have asked for some type of rent deferral or concession.  Subsequently, approximately 118 of the 396 tenants withdrew their requests for rent relief or paid their rent in full.The Company has, and will continue to evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis to determine an appropriate course of action, recognizing that in many cases some type of concession may be appropriate and beneficial to the long-term interests of the Company.  In evaluating these requests, the Company has been and will continue to consider many factors, including the tenant's financial strength, the tenant's operating history, potential co-tenancy impacts, the tenant's contribution to the shopping center in which it operates, the Company's assessment of the tenant's long-term viability, the difficulty or ease with which the tenant could be replaced and other factors. Each negotiation is specific to the tenant making the request.  The primary strategy of the Company is that most of these concessions will be in the form of deferred rent for some portion of rents due in April through December 2020 to be paid over a later part of the lease, preferably within a period of one year or less, but in some instances the Company determined that it was more appropriate to abate some portion of base rents for some tenants between April and December, or potentially portions of fiscal 2021 rent. As of October 31, 2018.2020, the Company has completed 234 lease modifications, consisting of base rent deferrals totaling $3.4 million and rent abatements totaling $1.4 million as of October 31, 2020.  The Company has increased its uncollectable amounts in lease income for the year ended October 31, 2020 for tenants it felt were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (see below and in Note 7).


In April 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FASB staff issued guidance that it would be acceptable for entities to make an election to account for lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic consistent with how those concessions would be accounted for under Topic 842, as if enforceable rights and obligations for those concessions existed (regardless of whether those enforceable rights and obligations for the concessions explicitly exist in the lease contract). Consequently, for concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, an entity will not have to analyze each lease contract to determine whether enforceable rights and obligations for concessions exist in the lease contract and may elect to apply or not apply the lease modification guidance in Topic 842 to those contracts.

This election is available for concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that do not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee. For example, this election is available for concessions that result in the total payments required by the modified contract being substantially the same as or less than total payments required by the original contract. The FASB staff expects that reasonable judgment will be exercised in making those determinations.

Some concessions will provide a deferral of payments with no substantive changes to the consideration in the original lease contract. A deferral affects the timing, but the amount of the consideration is substantially the same as that required by the original lease contract. The FASB staff expects that there will be multiple ways to account for those deferrals, none of which the staff believes are preferable over others. The Company has made the election not to analyze each lease contract, and believes that, based on FASB guidance, the appropriate way to account for the concessions as described above is to account for such concessions as if no change to the lease contracts were made. Under that accounting, a lessor would increase its lease receivable (straight-line rents receivable) and would continue to recognize income during the deferral period, assuming that the collectability of the future rents under the lease contract are considered collectable.  If it is determined that the future rents of any lease contract are not collectable, the Company would treat that lease contract on a cash basis as defined in ASC Topic 842.

When collection of substantially all lease payments during the lease term is not considered probable, total lease revenue is limited to the lesser of revenue recognized under accrual accounting or cash received. Determining the probability of collection of substantially all lease payments during a lease term requires significant judgment. This determination is impacted by numerous factors, including our assessment of the tenant’s credit worthiness, economic conditions, tenant sales productivity in that location, historical experience with the tenant and tenants operating in the same industry, future prospects for the tenant and the industry in which it operates, and the length of the lease term. If leases currently classified as probable are subsequently reclassified as not probable, any outstanding lease receivables (including straight-line rent receivables) would be written-off with a corresponding decrease in lease income.

The Company anticipates that its variable lease income represented by the reimbursement of CAM and real estate taxes will not be materially affected for most national tenants and tenants with higher levels of credit and balance sheet resources.  For smaller local tenants and tenants with fewer resources, the Company has reduced its accruals for CAM and real estate taxes in anticipation of potentially having to reduce the amounts billed to these tenants at the end of calendar 2020.  This has had the effect of reducing this portion of lease income for the year ended October 31, 2020.

Revenue Recognition
Our leases with tenants are classified as operating leases.  Rental income is generally recognized based on the terms of leases entered into with tenants.

In those instances in which the Company funds tenant improvements and the improvements are deemed to be owned by the Company, revenue recognition on operating leases will commence when the improvements are substantially completed and possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant. When the Company determines that the tenant allowances are lease incentives, the Company commences revenue recognition when possession or control of the space is turned over to the tenant for tenant work to begin. Minimum rental income from leases with scheduled rent increases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. At October 31, 2018 and 2017, approximately $18,375,000 and $17,349,000, respectively, has been recognized as straight-line rents receivable (representing the current net cumulative rents recognized prior to when billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the leases), all of which is included in tenant receivables in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Percentage rent is recognized when a specific tenant's sales breakpoint is achieved. Property operating expense recoveries from tenants of common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other recoverable costs are recognized in the period the related expenses are incurred. Lease incentives are amortized as a reduction of rental revenue over the respective tenant lease terms.

Lease termination amounts are recognized in operating revenues when there is a signed termination agreement, all of the conditions of the agreement have been met, the tenant is no longer occupying the property and the termination consideration is probable of collection. Lease termination amounts are paid by tenants who want to terminate their lease obligations before the end of the contractual term of the lease by agreement with the Company. There is no way of predicting or forecasting the timing or amounts of future lease termination fees. Interest income is recognized as it is earned. Gains or losses on disposition of properties are recorded when the criteria for recognizing such gains or losses under U.S. GAAP have been met.


In April 2018,
Percentage rent is recognized when a specific tenant’s sales breakpoint is achieved.

Tenant Receivables

The actions taken by federal, state and local governments to mitigate the Company entered intospread of COVID-19, initially by ordering closures of non-essential businesses and ordering residents to generally stay at home, and subsequent phased re-openings have resulted in many of our tenants temporarily or even permanently closing their businesses, and for some, it had impacted their ability to pay rent.

As a lease termination agreementresult, in accordance with a tenant at its Ferry Plaza property located in Newark, NJ.  The agreement providedASC Topic 842, we revised our collectability assumptions for many of our tenants that were most significantly impacted by COVID-19. Accordingly, during the tenant pay the Company $3.7 million in exchange for the tenant to be released from all future obligations under its lease.  The Company received payment in April 2018 and has recorded the payment received as lease termination income in its consolidated statements of income for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, as the payment met all of the2020, we recognized collectability related adjustments totaling $7.3 million. This amount includes changes in our collectability assessments for certain tenants in our portfolio from probable to not probable, which requires that revenue recognition conditions under U.S. GAAP.

In July 2017, the Company entered into a lease termination agreementfor those tenants be converted to cash basis accounting with the single tenant of its property located in Fairfield, CT, which was purchasedpreviously uncollected billed rents reversed in the second quartercurrent period.  This resulted in a reduction of fiscal 2017, so the Company could sell the property vacant.  The agreement provided that the tenant pay the Company $3.2 million in exchange for the tenant to be released from all future obligations under its lease.  The Company received payment in July 2017 and has recorded the payment received as lease termination income in its consolidated statements of income for the year ended October 31, 2017, as2020 in the payment met allamount of the revenue recognition conditions under U.S. GAAP.$2.3 million related to tenants whose assessment of collectability was changed from probable to not probable. In addition, when the aforementioned property was acquired, the Company allocated $1.2 million of the consideration paid to acquire the asset to this over-market lease (see note 3).  As a result of this termination, the Company wrote-off the remaining $1.2$1.1 million asset as a reduction of lease termination income for the year ended previously recorded straight-line rent receivables related to tenants whose assessment of collectability was changed from probable to not probable.  As of October 31, 2017.2020, the revenue from approximately 7.1% of our tenants (based on total commercial leases) is being recognized on a cash basis.

At October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, $22,330,000 and $19,395,000, respectively, have been recognized as straight-line rents receivable (representing the current cumulative rents recognized prior to when billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the leases), all of which is included in tenant receivables in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts against the portion of tenant receivables (including an allowance for future tenant credit losses of approximately 10% of the deferred straight-line rents receivable) whichthat is estimated to be uncollectible.uncollectable.  Such allowances are reviewed periodically.  At October 31, 20182020 and 2017,October 31, 2019, tenant receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are shown net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $4,800,000$8,769,000 and $4,543,000,$5,454,000, respectively.  Included in the aforementioned allowance for doubtful accounts is an amount for future tenant credit losses of approximately 10% of the deferred straight-line rents receivable which is estimated to be uncollectable.




Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks and short-term investments with original maturities of less than three months.


Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists of those tenant security deposits and replacement and other reserves required by agreement with certain of the Company’s mortgage lenders for property level capital requirements that are required to be held in separate bank accounts.



Marketable Securities

Marketable equity securities are carried at fair value based upon quoted market prices in active markets. The

In March 2020, the Company has classified its marketablepurchased REIT securities as available for sale. Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity until realized. The change in the unrealized net holding gains (losses)amount of $7.0 million.  In May 2020, the Company sold all of its REIT securities for $7.3 million and realized a gain on sale of $258,000, which is reflected as comprehensiveincluded in the consolidated statement of income (Loss).for the year ended October 31, 2020.


In February and March 2018, the Company purchased approximately $5.0 million of REIT securities with available cash.

Thein the amount of $5.0 million.  In January 2019, the Company individually reviews and evaluatessold all of its marketableREIT securities for impairment$6.0 million and realized a gain on a quarterly basis or when events or circumstances occur. The Company considers, among other things, credit aspectssale of $403,000, which is included in the issuer, amountconsolidated statement of decline in fair value over cost and length of time in a continuous loss position.  The Company normally holds REIT securities on a long-term basis and hasincome for the ability and intent to hold securities to recovery. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary, an impairment charge is recognized in earnings and the cost basis of the individual security is written down to fair value as the new cost basis.  As ofyear ended October 31, 2018, the Company's investment in REIT securities consists of an investment in one issuer and the aggregate fair value of the Company's investment is above the Company's cost.2019.


The unrealized gain at October 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017 is detailed below (in thousands):

  
Fair Market
Value
  Cost Basis  
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
(Loss)
 
October 31, 2018               
REIT Securities $5,567  $4,998  $569  $569  $- 
                     
October 31, 2017                    
REIT Securities $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company occasionally utilizes derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate swaps, to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. The Company has established policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments must be effective in reducing the Company's interest rate risk exposure in order to qualify for hedge accounting. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified, or when the underlying hedged item ceases to exist, all changes in the fair value of the instrument are marked-to-market with changes in value included in net income for each period until the derivative instrument matures or is settled. Any derivative instrument used for risk management that does not meet the hedging criteria is marked-to-market with the changes in value included in net income. The Company has not entered into, and does not plan to enter into, derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Additionally, the Company has a policy of entering into derivative contracts only with major financial institutions.


As of October 31, 2018,2020, the Company believes it has no significant risk associated with non-performance of the financial institutions that are the counterparty to its derivative contracts. At October 31, 2018,2020, the Company had approximately $97.7$126.7 million in secured mortgage financings subject to interest rate swaps. Such interest rate swaps converted the LIBOR-based variable rates on the mortgage financings to a fixed annual rate of 3.74%3.93% per annum.  As of October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the Company had a deferred liability of  $114,000$13.3 million and $574,000,$6.8 million, respectively, (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets) and a deferred asset of $7,011,000 and $3,316,000, respectively (included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets) relating to the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps applicable to secured mortgages.


Charges and/or credits relating to the changes in fair values of such interest rate swap are made to other comprehensive (loss) as the swap is deemed effective and is classified as a cash flow hedge.


Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is comprised of net income applicable to Common and Class A Common stockholders and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) includes items that are otherwise recorded directly in stockholders’ equity, such as unrealized gains/(losses) on marketable securities classified as available-for-sale and unrealized gains and losses on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.hedges, including the Company's share from entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting. At October 31, 2018,2020, accumulated other comprehensive incomeloss consisted of net unrealized gains on marketable securities classified as available for sale of $569,000 and net unrealized gainslosses on interest rate swap agreements of $6.9 million.$15.7 million, inclusive of the Company's share of accumulated comprehensive income/(loss) from joint ventures accounted for by the equity method of accounting.  At October 31, 2017,2019, accumulated other comprehensive incomeloss consisted of net unrealized gainslosses on interest rate swap agreements of approximately $2.7 million.$8.5 million inclusive of the Company's share of accumulated comprehensive income/(loss) from joint ventures accounted for by the equity method of accounting. Unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income/(loss) will be reclassified into earnings aswhen gains and losses are realized.


Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, and tenant receivables. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents in excess of insured amounts with high quality financial institutions. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its tenants and may require certain tenants to provide security deposits or letters of credit. Though these security deposits and letters of credit are insufficient to meet the terminal value of a tenant's lease obligation, they are a measure of good faith and a source of funds to offset the economic costs associated with lost rent and the costs associated with re-tenanting the space. There is no dependence upon any single tenant.



Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260, "Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per share ("EPS") excludes the impact of dilutive shares and is computed by dividing net income applicable to Common and Class A Common stockholders by the weighted average number of Common shares and Class A Common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue Common shares or Class A Common shares were exercised or converted into Common shares or Class A Common shares and then shared in the earnings of the Company. Since the cash dividends declared on the Company's Class A Common stock are higher than the dividends declared on the Common Stock, basic and diluted EPS have been calculated using the "two-class" method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock according to the weighted average of the dividends declared, outstanding shares per class and participation rights in undistributed earnings.


The following table sets forth the reconciliation between basic and diluted EPS (in thousands):


 Year Ended October 31,  Year Ended October 31, 
 2018  2017  2016  2020  2019  2018 
Numerator                  
Net income applicable to common stockholders – basic $5,173  $6,857  $4,142  $1,849  $4,659  $5,173 
Effect of dilutive securities:                        
Restricted stock awards  259   376   236   34   193   259 
Net income applicable to common stockholders – diluted $5,432  $7,233  $4,378  $1,883  $4,852  $5,432 
Denominator                        
Denominator for basic EPS-weighted average common shares  8,517   8,383   8,241   9,144   8,813   8,517 
Effect of dilutive securities:                        
Restricted stock awards  597   643   669   241   536   597 
Denominator for diluted EPS – weighted average common equivalent shares  9,114   9,026   8,910   9,385   9,349   9,114 
                        
Numerator                        
Net income applicable to Class A common stockholders – basic $20,044  $27,041  $15,294  $6,684  $17,469  $20,044 
Effect of dilutive securities:                        
Restricted stock awards  (259)  (376)  (236)  (34)  (193)  (259)
Net income applicable to Class A common stockholders – diluted $19,785  $26,665  $15,058  $6,650  $17,276  $19,785 
                        
Denominator                        
Denominator for basic EPS – weighted average Class A common shares  29,335   29,317   26,921   29,506   29,438   29,335 
Effect of dilutive securities:                        
Restricted stock awards  178   186   191   70   216   178 
Denominator for diluted EPS – weighted average Class A common equivalent shares  29,513   29,503   27,112   29,576   29,654   29,513 


Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, “Stock Compensation”,Compensation,” which requires that compensation expense be recognized, based on the fair value of the stock awards less estimated forfeitures. The fair value of stock awards is equal to the fair value of the Company’s stock on the grant date.  The Company recognizes compensation expense for its stock awards by amortizing the fair value of stock awards over the requisite service periods of such awards.  In certain cases as defined in the participant agreements, the vesting of stock awards can be accelerated, which will result in the Company charging to compensation expense the remaining unamortized restricted stock compensation related to those stock awards.



Segment Reporting
The Company's primary business is the ownership, management, and redevelopment of retail properties. The Company reviews operating and financial information for each property on an individual basis and therefore, each property represents an individual operating segment. The Company evaluates financial performance using property operating income, which consists of base rental income and tenant reimbursement income, less rental expenses and real estate taxes. Only one1 of the Company’s properties, located in Stamford, CT (“Ridgeway”), is considered significant as its revenue is in excess of 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues and accordingly is a reportable segment. The Company has aggregated the remainder of our properties as they share similar long-term economic characteristics and have other similarities including the fact that they are operated using consistent business strategies, are typically located in the same major metropolitan area, and have similar tenant mixes.


Ridgeway is located in Stamford, Connecticut and was developed in the 1950’s and redeveloped in the mid 1990’s. The property contains approximately 374,000 square feet of GLA.  It is the dominant grocery-anchored center and the largest non-mall shopping center located in the City of Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.


Segment information about Ridgeway as required by ASC Topic 280 is included below:


 
Year Ended October 31,
  
Year Ended October 31,
 
 
2018
  2017  2016  
2020
  2019  2018 
Ridgeway Revenues  10.4%  11.2%  11.3%  11.2%  10.9%  10.4%
All Other Property Revenues  89.6%  88.8%  88.7%  88.8%  89.1%  89.6%
Consolidated Revenue  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%


 
Year Ended October 31,
  
Year Ended October 31,
 
 
2018
  
2017
  
2020
  
2019
 
Ridgeway Assets  7.0%  7.2%  6.4%  6.0%
All Other Property Assets  93.0%  92.8%  93.6%  94.0%
Consolidated Assets (Note 1)  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%


Note 1-1 - Ridgeway did not have any significant expenditures for additions to long livedlong-lived assets in any of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016.2018.


  
Year Ended October 31,
 
  
2018
  
2017
  
2016
 
Ridgeway Percent Leased  96%  96%  98%
 
Year Ended October 31,
 
  
2020
  
2019
  
2018
 
Ridgeway Percent Leased  92%  97%  96%


 
Year Ended October 31,
 
Ridgeway Significant Tenants (by base rent):
 
Year Ended October 31,
  
2020
  2019  2018 
 
2018
  2017  2016 
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company  20%  19%  19%  20%  20%  20%
Bed, Bath & Beyond  14%  14%  14%  14%  14%  14%
Marshall’s Inc., a division of the TJX Companies  10%  11%  11%  10%  10%  10%
All Other Tenants at Ridgeway (Note 2)  56%  56%  56%  56%  56%  56%
Total  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%


Note 2 - No other tenant accounts for more than 10% of Ridgeway’s annual base rents in any of the three years presented.  Percentages are calculated as a ratio of the tenants' base rent divided by total base rent of Ridgeway.


 Year Ended October 31, 2020 
Income Statement (In Thousands): Ridgeway  
All Other
Operating Segments
  Total Consolidated 
Revenues $14,180  $112,565  $126,745 
Operating Expenses $4,424  $38,582  $43,006 
Interest Expense $1,673  $11,835  $13,508 
Depreciation and Amortization $2,494  $26,693  $29,187 
Income from Continuing Operations $5,589  $20,481  $26,070 

 Year Ended October 31, 2019 
  Ridgeway  
All Other
Operating Segments
  Total Consolidated 
Revenues $14,859  $122,023  $136,882 
Operating Expenses $4,376  $41,138  $45,514 
Interest Expense $1,704  $12,398  $14,102 
Depreciation and Amortization $2,350  $25,580  $27,930 
Income from Continuing Operations $6,428  $35,185  $41,613 
  Year Ended October 31, 2018 
Income Statement (In Thousands): Ridgeway  
All Other
Operating Segments
  Total Consolidated 
Revenues $14,015  $121,337  $135,352 
Operating Expenses $4,094  $39,082  $43,176 
Interest Expense $1,869  $11,809  $13,678 
Depreciation and Amortization $2,616  $25,708  $28,324 
Income from Continuing Operations $5,436  $36,747  $42,183 

 Year Ended October 31, 2018 
  Ridgeway  
All Other
Operating Segments
  Total Consolidated 
Revenues $14,015  $120,707  $134,722 
Operating Expenses $4,094  $39,308  $43,402 
Interest Expense $1,869  $11,809  $13,678 
Depreciation and Amortization $2,616  $25,711  $28,327 
Income from Continuing Operations $5,436  $36,747  $42,183 

  Year Ended October 31, 2017 
  Ridgeway  
All Other
Operating Segments
  Total Consolidated 
Revenues $13,832  $109,728  $123,560 
Operating Expenses $3,809  $35,886  $39,695 
Interest Expense $2,034  $10,947  $12,981 
Depreciation and Amortization $3,016  $23,496  $26,512 
Income from Continuing Operations $4,973  $31,725  $36,698 

  Year Ended October 31, 2016 
  Ridgeway  
All Other
Operating Segments
  Total Consolidated 
Revenues $13,192  $103,600  $116,792 
Operating Expenses $3,649  $33,616  $37,265 
Interest Expense $2,487  $10,496  $12,983 
Depreciation and Amortization $2,468  $20,557  $23,025 
Income from Continuing Operations $4,588  $30,017  $34,605 



Reclassification
Certain fiscal 20162018 and 20172019 amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.



New Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). The objective of ASU 2014-09 is to establish a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In applying ASU 2014-09, companies will perform a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. ASU 2014-09 applies to all contracts with customers except those that are within the scope of other topics in the FASB’s ASC. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods within that reporting period) beginning after December 15, 2016 and shall be applied using either a full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. Early application is not permitted. In August 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all public companies for all annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2016, including interim periods within the reporting period.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08 as an amendment to ASU 2014-09, the amendment clarifies how to identify the unit of accounting for the principal versus agent evaluation, how to apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements, such as service transaction, and reframed the indicators in the guidance to focus on evidence that an entity is acting as a principal rather than as an agent. The Company completed its assessment on the potential impact that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2016-08 will have on its consolidated financial statements and has determined that no adjustment is needed upon adoption of the new accounting standard.  The majority of our revenue falls outside of the scope of this guidance.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases."Leases," ASU 2016-022018-10, "Codification improvements to Topic 842, leases," ASU 2018-11, "Leases," and ASU 2018-20, "Leases, Narrow Scope Improvements for Lessors," together ASC Topic 842 - Leases.  ASC Topic 842 significantly changes the accounting for leases by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for leases greater than 12 months on their balance sheet. The lessor model stays substantially the same; however, there were modifications to conform lessor accounting with the lessee model, eliminate real estate specific guidance, further define certain lease and non-lease components, and change the definition of initial direct costs of leases requiring significantly more leasing related costs to be expensed upfront. ASU 2016-02 is effective forThe Company adopted ASC Topic 842 on November 1, 2019, the first day of its fiscal year 2020.  The Company has elected to apply the transition provisions of ASC Topic 842 at the beginning of the period of adoption, and therefore, the Company inhas not retrospectively adjusted prior periods presented. The Company elected to apply certain adoption related practical expedients for all leases that commenced prior to the first quartereffective date. These practical expedients include not reassessing whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases; not reassessing the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and not reassessing initial direct costs for any existing leases. The adoption of fiscal 2020, and we are currently assessing the impact this standard willdid not have a material effect on our financial statements or disclosures therein.  See Lease Income, Revenue Recognition and Tenant Receivables earlier in Note 1 for a more detailed explanation of the Company's consolidated financial statements.adoption.


In January 2016,March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall: RecognitionNo. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848).” ASU No. 2020-04 contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and Measurementother contracts. The guidance in ASU No. 2020-04 is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. During the three months ended April 30, 2020, the Company elected to apply the hedge accounting expedients related to probability and the assessments of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. ASU 2016-01 requires equity investments (except those accountedeffectiveness for underfuture LIBOR-indexed cash flows to assume that the equity methodindex upon which future hedged transactions will be based matches the index on the corresponding derivatives. Application of accounting, or those that result in consolidationthese expedients preserves the presentation of derivatives consistent with past presentation. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the investee) to be measured at fair value withguidance and may apply other elections as applicable as additional changes in fair value recognized in net income, requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset, and eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning November 1, 2018.  The most significant change for the Company will be the accounting for the Company’s investments in marketable securities classified as available for sale, which are currently carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses being excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity until realized with the change in net unrealized gains and losses being reflected as comprehensive income (loss). Under ASU 2016-01, beginning November 1, 2018, these marketable securities will continue to be measured at fair value, however, the changes in net unrealized holding gains and losses will be recognized through net income.  The adjustment to the opening balance of distributions in excess of net income in Stockholder's equity on November 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach, will be a decrease in the amount of $569,000.market occur.


The Company has evaluated all other new ASU's issued by FASB, and has concluded that these updates do not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2018.2020.




(2) REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


The Company's investments in real estate, net of depreciation, were composed of the following at October 31, 20182020 and 20172019 (in thousands):


 
Consolidated
Investment Properties
  
Unconsolidated
Joint Ventures
  
2018
Totals
  
2017
Totals
  
Consolidated
Investment Properties
  
Unconsolidated
Joint Ventures
  
2020
Totals
  
2019
Totals
 
Retail $889,243  $37,434  $926,677  $923,118  $880,838  $28,679  $909,517  $920,261 
Office  10,179   -   10,179   10,313   7,019   0   7,019   9,729 
 $899,422  $37,434  $936,856  $933,431 
Total $887,857  $28,679  $916,536  $929,990 


The Company's investments at October 31, 20182020 consisted of equity interests in 8481 properties.  The 8481 properties are located in various regions throughout the northeastern part of the United States with a concentration in the metropolitan New York tri-state area outside of the City of New York.  The Company's primary investment focus is neighborhood and community shopping centers located in the region just described. Since a significant concentration of the Company's properties are in the northeast, market changes in this region could have an effect on the Company's leasing efforts and ultimately its overall results of operations.


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(3) INVESTMENT PROPERTIES


The components of the properties consolidated in the financial statements are as follows (in thousands):


 October 31,  October 31, 
 2018  2017  2020  2019 
Land $231,660  $218,501  $236,654  $238,766 
Buildings and improvements  886,415   871,901   912,528   903,004 
  1,118,075   1,090,402   1,149,182   1,141,770 
Accumulated depreciation  (218,653)  (195,020)  (261,325)  (241,154)
 $899,422  $895,382  $887,857  $900,616 


Space at the Company's properties is generally leased to various individual tenants under short and intermediate-term leases which are accounted for as operating leases.

Minimum rental payments on non-cancelable operating leases for the Company's consolidated properties totaling $550.9 million become due as follows (in millions): 2019 - $91.0; 2020 - $82.3; 2021 - $73.1; 2022 - $62.5; 2023 - $46.5; and thereafter – $195.5.


Certain of the Company's leases provide for the payment of additional rent based on a percentage of the tenant's revenues. Such additional percentage rents are included in operating lease income and were less than 1.00% of consolidated revenues in each of the three years ended October 31, 2018.2020.


Significant Investment Property Acquisition Transactions


In October 2017,December 2018, the Company purchased a promissory note secured by a mortgage on 470 Main Street in Ridgefield, CT (“470 Main”Lakeview Plaza Shopping Center ("Lakeview"), which comprises part for $12.0 million (exclusive of the Yankee Ridge retail and office mixed-use property.  The note was purchased from the existing lender.  In January 2018, the Company completed foreclosure of the mortgage and became the owner of 470 Main.  Total consideration paid for the note, including costs, totaled $3.1 million.  470 Mainclosing costs).  Lakeview is a 24,200177,000 square foot building with ground and first floor retail and second floor office space.  The Company funded the note purchase with available cash.

In March 2018, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, purchased for $13.1 million a 27,000 square footgrocery-anchored shopping center located in Yonkers, NY ("Tanglewood").Putnam County, NY. In addition, the Company invested an additional $5.8 million for capital improvements, predominantly related to re-building a retaining wall at the back of the property, which has been added to the cost of the property.  The Company funded the purchase and capital improvements made subsequent to the purchase with available cash and borrowings on its unsecured revolving credit facility and the issuance of $11.0 million in unsecured promissory notes to the seller (see note 4)(the "Facility").


The Company accounted for the purchase of 470 Main, Tanglewood and a property acquired through a joint venture, which the Company consolidates (see note 5),Lakeview as an asset acquisitionsacquisition and allocated the total consideration transferred for the acquisitions,acquisition, including transaction costs, to the individual assets and liabilities acquired on a relative fair value basis.


The financial information set forth below summarizes the Company’s purchase price allocation for the properties acquired during the fiscal year ended October 31, 20182019 (in thousands).


 470 Main  Tanglewood  New City  Lakeview 
Assets:            
Land $293  $7,525  $2,498  $2,025 
Building and improvements $2,786  $5,920  $632  $10,620 
In-place leases $68  $147  $38  $772 
Above market leases $25  $81  $-  $459 
                
Liabilities:                
In-place leases $-  $-  $-  $0 
Below Market Leases $43  $396  $- 
Below market leases $1,123 


The value of above and below market leases are amortized as a reduction/increase to base rental revenue over the term of the respective leases.  The value of in-place leases described above are amortized as an expense over the terms of the respective leases.


For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018,  20172020,  2019 and 2016,2018, the net amortization of above-market and below-market leases was approximately $1,209,000, $223,000$706,000, $614,000 and $157,000,$1,209,000, respectively, which is included in base rents in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.


In Fiscal 2018,2020, the Company incurred costs of approximately $8.2$22.3 million related to capital improvements and leasing costs to its properties. Included in the aforementioned amount were $11.3 million in capital improvement costs related to the construction of the Company's ongoing development in Stratford, Connecticut.


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(4) MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE, BANK LINES OF CREDIT AND OTHER LOANS


At October 31, 2018,2020, the Company has mortgage notes payable and other loans that are due in installments over various periods to fiscal 2031.  The mortgage loans bear interest at rates ranging from 3.5% to 6.6%4.9% and are collateralized by real estate investments having a net carrying value of approximately $558.2$540.1 million.


Combined aggregate principal maturities of mortgage notes payable during the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):


 
Principal
Repayments
  
Scheduled
Amortization
  Total  
Principal
Repayments
  
Scheduled
Amortization
  Total 
2019 $26,880  $6,362  $33,242 
2020  -   6,031   6,031 
2021  -   6,391   6,391  $0  $7,252  $7,252 
2022  49,486   5,581   55,067   49,486   6,500   55,986 
2023  -   5,269   5,269   0   6,233   6,233 
2024  18,710   6,289   24,999 
2025  82,243   4,052   86,295 
Thereafter  181,579   6,222   187,801   105,224   10,282   115,506 
 $257,945  $35,856  $293,801  $255,663  $40,608  $296,271 



The Company has a $100 million unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of three3 banks led by The Bank of New York Mellon, as administrative agent. The syndicate also includes Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Bank of Montreal (co-syndication agent)agents).  The Facility gives the Company the option, under certain conditions, to increase the Facility’s borrowing capacity up to $150 million (subject to lender approval). The maturity date of the Facility is August 23, 2020 with a one-year extension at the Company’s option.2021.  Borrowings under the Facility can be used for general corporate purposes and the issuance of letters of credit (up to $10 million). Borrowings will bear interest at the Company’s option of Eurodollar rate plus 1.35% to 1.95% or The Bank of New York Mellon's prime lending rate plus 0.35% to 0.95% based on consolidated indebtedness, as defined. The Company pays a quarterly fee on the unused commitment amount of 0.15% to 0.25% per annum based on outstanding borrowings during the year. The Facility contains certain representations, financial and other covenants typical for this type of facility. The Company's ability to borrow under the Facility is subject to its compliance with the covenants and other restrictions on an ongoing basis. The principal financial covenants limit the Company's level of secured and unsecured indebtedness and additionally require the Company to maintain certain debt coverage ratios. The Company was in compliance with such covenants at October 31, 2018.2020.


As of October 31, 2018, $712020, $64 million was available to be drawn on the Facility.


During the fiscal years ended October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the Company borrowed $33.6$35.0 million and $52$25.5 million, respectively, on its Facility to fund capital improvements to our properties, property acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.  During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017,2019, the Company re-paid $9.0$54.1 million and $56.0 million, respectively, on its Facility with available cash, cash proceeds from mortgage refinancings, proceeds from the sale of marketable securities, investment property sales and proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock.  There were no repayments in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.


In March 2018,2019, the Company through a wholly-owned subsidiary, purchased Tanglewood for $13.1refinanced its existing $14.9 million (see note 3).  A portion of the purchase price was funded by issuing $11 million of unsecured promissory notes payable to the seller of the property, consisting of three tranches.  In May 2018, the short-term notes tranche in the amount of $7.8 million was repaid with borrowings on the Company's Facility.  The remaining balance of the notes is included in mortgage notes payable and other loans on the Company's consolidated balance sheet at $3.2 million.  Each tranche requires payments of interest only.

The terms of the remaining notes are detailed below:

  
Principal Amount
(in thousands)
  Interest Rate  
Interest
Payment Terms
Maturity Date
Long Term A $1,650   4.91%(a)QuarterlyMarch 29, 2030
Long Term B  1,513   5.05%(b)QuarterlyMarch 29, 2030
  $3,163              

(a)Interest rate is variable and based on the level of the Company's dividend declared on the Company's Class A Common stock, divided by $22 per Class A Share.

(b)Interest rate is fixed.

In October 2018, we entered into a commitment to refinance our existing $15.0 millionfirst mortgage secured by ourits Darien, CT shopping center on March 18, 2019, the first day the current Darien mortgage can be repaid without penalty.property.  The new mortgage will be in the amounthas a principal balance of $25.0 million and will havehas a term of ten10 years and will require paymentrequires payments of principal and interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 1.65%.  Concurrent with entering into the commitment, weThe Company also entered into an interest rate swap contract with the new lender, which will convertconverts the variable interest rate (based on LIBOR) to a fixed rate of 4.815% per annum.  The fixed interest rate on

In March 2019, the Company refinanced its existing mortgage is currently 6.55%.

Also in October 2018, we entered into a commitment to refinance our existing $9.2$9.1 million first mortgage secured by our Newark, NJ shopping center.  We anticipate the refinancing will take place in March 2019, the first month the current mortgage can be repaid without penalty.property.  The new mortgage will be in the amounthas a principal balance of $10.0 million, and will havehas a term of ten10 years, and will require paymentrequires payments of principal and interest at a fixed rate of 4.63%.

In June 2019, the Company placed a first mortgage on its Brewster, NY property.  The new mortgage has a principal balance of $12.0 million, has a term of 10 years and requires payments of principal and interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 1.75%.  Concurrent with entering into the mortgage, the Company also entered into an interest rate swap contract with the new lender, which converts the variable interest rate (based on LIBOR) to a fixed rate of 4.63%.  The fixed interest rate on the existing mortgage is currently 6.15%.3.6325% per annum.


Interest paid in the years ended October 31, 2018, 2017,2020, 2019, and 20162018 was approximately $13.3 million, $13.7 million and $13.4 million, $12.9 million and $13.1 million, respectively.


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(5) CONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES AND REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS


The Company has an investment in six5 joint ventures, UB Ironbound, LP (“Ironbound”), UB Orangeburg, LLC ("Orangeburg"), McLean Plaza Associates, LLC ("McLean"), UB Dumont I, LLC ("Dumont") and UB New City, LLC, each of which owns a commercial retail property, and UB High Ridge, LLC ("UB High Ridge"), which owns three3 commercial real estate properties.  The Company has evaluated its investment in these six5 joint ventures and has concluded that these joint ventures are fully controlled by the Company and that the presumption of control is not offset by any rights of any of the limited partners or non-controlling members in these ventures and that the joint ventures should be consolidated into the consolidated financial statements of the Company in accordance with ASC Topic 810, "Consolidation"."Consolidation."  The Company’s investment in these consolidated joint ventures is more fully described below:


UB Ironbound, (Ferry Plaza)L.P. ("Ironbound")


TheIn August 2019, the Company through a wholly-owned subsidiary, isredeemed the general partner andremaining noncontrolling interest in Ironbound for $3.0 million.  After the redemption the Company's ownership of Ironbound increased from 84% to 100%. Ironbound owns 84% of one consolidated limited partnership, Ironbound, which owns athe Ferry Plaza grocery-anchored shopping center.center, located in Newark, NJ.


The Ironbound limited partnership has a defined termination date of December 31, 2097. The partners in Ironbound are entitled to receive an annual cash preference payable from available cash of the partnership. Any unpaid preferences accumulate and are paid from future cash, if any. The balance of available cash, if any, is distributed in accordance with the respective partner’s interests. Upon liquidation of Ironbound, proceeds from the sale of partnership assets are to be distributed in accordance with the respective partnership interests. The limited partners are not obligated to make any additional capital contributions to the partnership.Orangeburg

Orangeburg


The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, is the managing member and owns a 44.1%44.6% interest in Orangeburg, which owns a drug store-anchored shopping center. The other member (non-managing) of Orangeburg is the prior owner of the contributed property who, in exchange for contributing the net assets of the property, received units of Orangeburg equal to the value of the contributed property less the value of the assigned first mortgage payable. The Orangeburg operating agreement provides for the non-managing member to receive an annual cash distribution equal to the regular quarterly cash distribution declared by the Company for one1 share of the Company’s Class A Common stock, which amount is attributable to each unit of Orangeburg ownership. The annual cash distribution is paid from available cash, as defined, of Orangeburg. The balance of available cash, if any, is fully distributable to the Company. Upon liquidation, proceeds from the sale of Orangeburg assets are to be distributed in accordance with the operating agreement. The non-managing member is not obligated to make any additional capital contributions to the partnership. Orangeburg has a defined termination date of December 31, 2097.  Since purchasing this property, the Company has made additional investments in the amount of $6.6$6.8 million in Orangeburg and as a result as of October 31, 20182020 its ownership percentage has increased to 44.1%44.6% from approximately 2.92% at inception.


McLean Plaza


The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, is the managing member and owns a 53% interest in McLean Plaza Associates, LLC, a limited liability company ("McLean"), which owns a grocery-anchored shopping center. The McLean operating agreement provides for the non-managing members to receive a fixed annual cash distribution equal to 5.05% of their invested capital.  The annual cash distribution is paid from available cash, as defined, of McLean.  The balance of available cash, if any, is fully distributable to the Company.  Upon liquidation, proceeds from the sale of McLean assets are to be distributed in accordance with the operating agreement.  The non-managing members are not obligated to make any additional capital contributions to the entity.


UB High Ridge


The Company acquired an 8.80%is the managing member and owns a 16.3% interest in UB High Ridge, LLC ("UB High Ridge") for a netLLC.  The Company's initial investment ofwas $5.5 million.million, and the Company has purchased additional interests totaling $3.2 million and contributed $1.5 million in additional equity to the venture through October 31, 2020.  UB High Ridge, either directly or through a wholly-owned subsidiary, owns three3 commercial real estate properties, High Ridge Shopping Center, a grocery-anchored shopping center ("High Ridge"), and two2 single tenant commercial retail properties, one1 leased to JP Morgan Chase ("Chase Property") and one1 leased to CVS ("CVS Property").  Two of the properties are located in Stamford, CT and one property is located in Greenwich, CT.  High Ridge is a grocery-anchored shopping center anchored by a Trader JoesJoe's grocery store.  The properties were contributed to the new entities by the former owners who received units of ownership of UB High Ridge equal to the value of properties contributed less liabilities assumed.  The UB High Ridge operating agreement provides for the non-managing members to receive an annual cash distribution, currently equal to 5.46%4.58% of their invested capital.  During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, the Company redeemed 51,914 units of non-managing members for a total amount of $1.2 million.  The Company's ownership percentage increased to 10.9% from 8.8% at inception.


UB Dumont I, LLC


In August 2017,The Company is the Company acquiredmanaging member and owns a 31.4%36.4% interest in UB Dumont I, LLC ("Dumont") for a netLLC.  The Company's initial investment ofwas $3.9 million.million, and the Company has purchased additional interests totaling $630,000 through October 31, 2020.  Dumont owns a retail and residential real estate property, which retail portion is anchored by a Stop and& Shop grocery store.  The property is located in Dumont, NJ.  The property was contributed to the new entity by the former owners who received units of ownership of Dumont equal to the value of contributed property less liabilities assumed.   The Dumont operating agreement provides for the non-managing members to receive an annual cash distribution, currently equal to 5.05%4.92% of their invested capital.


UB New City I, LLC


In June 2018,The Company is the Company purchased a 75.3%managing member and owns an 84.3% equity interest in a joint venture, UB New City I, LLC ("New City"), in which the Company is the managing member.LLC.  The Company's initial investment was $2.4 million.million, and the Company has purchased additional interests totaling $289,300 through October 31, 2020.  New City owns a single tenant retail real estate property located in New City, NY, which is leased to a Savings Bank.savings bank.  In addition, New City rents certain parking spaces on the property to the owner of an adjacent grocery-anchored shopping center.  The property was contributed to the new entity by the former owners who received units of ownership of New City equal to the value of contributed property.   The New City operating agreement provides for the non-managing member to receive an annual cash distribution, currently equal to 5.00% of his invested capital.


Noncontrolling interests:


The Company accounts for noncontrolling interests in accordance with ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation.” Because the limited partners or noncontrolling members in Ironbound, Orangeburg, McLean, UB High Ridge, Dumont and New City have the right to require the Company to redeem all or a part of their limited partnership or limited liability company units for cash, or at the option of the Company shares of its Class A Common stock, at prices as defined in the governing agreements, the Company reports the noncontrolling interests in the consolidated joint ventures in the mezzanine section, outside of permanent equity, of the consolidated balance sheets at redemption value which approximates fair value. The value of the Orangeburg, McLean and a portion of the UB High Ridge and Dumont redemptions are based solely on the price of the Company’s Class A Common stock on the date of redemption.   For the years ended October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the Company adjustedincreased/(decreased) the carrying value of the non-controlling interests by $(2,674,000)$(15.0) million and $(666,000),$4.5 million, respectively, with the corresponding adjustment recorded in stockholders' equity.


The following table sets forth the details of the Company's redeemable non-controlling interests (amounts in thousands):


  October 31, 
  2018  2017 
Beginning Balance $81,361  $18,253 
Initial UB High Ridge Noncontrolling Interest-Net  -   55,217 
Initial Dumont Noncontrolling Interest-Net  -   8,557 
Initial New City Noncontrolling Interest-Net  791   - 
Redemption of UB High Ridge Noncontrolling Interest  (1,220)  - 
Change in Redemption Value  (2,674)  (666)
Ending Balance $78,258  $81,361 
 October 31, 
  2020  2019 
Beginning Balance $77,876  $78,258 
Partial redemption of UB High Ridge Noncontrolling Interest  (560)  (1,413)
Partial redemption of Dumont Noncontrolling Interest  0   (630)
Partial redemption of New City Noncontrolling Interest  (198)  (91)
Redemption of Ironbound Noncontrolling Interest  0   (2,700)
Change in Redemption Value  (15,047)  4,452 
Ending Balance $62,071  $77,876 


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(6) INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES


At October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures consisted of the following (with the Company's ownership percentage in parentheses) (amounts in thousands):


 October 31,  October 31, 
 2018  2017  2020  2019 
Chestnut Ridge and Plaza 59 Shopping Centers (50.0%) $17,702  $18,032 
Chestnut Ridge Shopping Center (50.0%) $12,252  $12,048 
Gateway Plaza (50%)  6,680   6,873   6,929   6,847 
Putnam Plaza Shopping Center (66.67%)  5,978   5,968   2,599   3,446 
Midway Shopping Center, L.P. (11.642%)  4,509   4,639 
Midway Shopping Center, L.P. (11.792%)  4,233   4,384 
Applebee's at Riverhead (50%)  1,842   1,814   1,943   1,926 
81 Pondfield Road Company (20%)  723   723   723   723 
Total $37,434  $38,049  $28,679  $29,374 


Chestnut Ridge and Plaza 59 Shopping Centers


The Company, through twoa wholly owned subsidiaries,subsidiary, owns a 50% undivided tenancy-in-common equity interest in the 76,000 square foot Chestnut Ridge Shopping Center located in Montvale, New Jersey (“Chestnut”), which is anchored by a Fresh Market grocery store, and the 24,000 square foot store.

Plaza 59 Shopping Center located

In fiscal 2019, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary that owned a 50% undivided tenancy-in-common interest in Spring Valley, New York (“Plaza 59”),59 and the other 50% tenancy-in-common owner of Plaza 59 sold the property to an unrelated third party for a sale price of $10.0 million.  In accordance with ASC Topic 610-20, the property was de-recognized and the Company's 50% share of the loss on sale amounted to $462,000, which is anchored byincluded as a local grocer.reduction of equity in net income from unconsolidated joint ventures on the Company's consolidated statement of income for the year ended October 31, 2019.


Gateway Plaza and Applebee's at Riverhead


The Company, through two2 wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a 50% undivided tenancy-in-common equity interest in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center ("Gateway") and Applebee's at Riverhead ("Applebee's").  Both properties are located in Riverhead, New York (together the “Riverhead Properties”).  Gateway, a 198,500 square foot shopping center anchored by a 168,000 square foot Walmart which also has 27,000 square feet of in-line space that is partially leased and a 3,500 square foot outparcel that is leased.  Applebee's has a 5,400 square foot free standing Applebee’s restaurant with a 7,200 square foot pad site that is leased.


Gateway is subject to a $12.4an $11.6 million non-recourse first mortgage. The mortgage matures on March 1, 2024 and requires payments of principal and interest at a fixed rate of interest of 4.2% per annum.


Putnam Plaza Shopping Center


The Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, owns a 66.67% undivided tenancy-in-common equity interest in the 189,000 square foot Putnam Plaza Shopping Center (“Putnam Plaza”), which is anchored by a Tops grocery store.


Putnam Plaza has a first mortgage payable in the amount of $18.9$18.3 million. The mortgage requires monthly payments of principal and interest at a fixed rate of 4.81% and will mature in 2028.2028.


Midway Shopping Center, L.P.


The Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, owns an 11.642%11.792% equity interest in Midway Shopping Center L.P. (“Midway”), which owns a 247,000 square foot grocery-anchored shopping center in Westchester County, New York. Although the Company only has an 11.642%11.792% equity interest in Midway, it controls 25% of the voting power of Midway, and as such, has determined that it exercises significant influence over the financial and operating decisions of Midway but does not control the venture and accounts for its investment in Midway under the equity method of accounting.


The Company has allocated the $7.4 million excess of the carrying amount of its investment in and advances to Midway over the Company's share of Midway's net book value to real property and is amortizing the difference over the property's estimated useful life of 39 years.


Midway currently has a non-recourse first mortgage payable in the amount of $27.6$25.7 million. The loan requires payments of principal and interest at the rate of 4.80% per annum and will mature in 2027.2027.


81 Pondfield Road Company


The Company's other investment in an unconsolidated joint venture is a 20% economic interest in a partnership which owns a retail and office building in Westchester County, New York.


The Company accounts for the above investments under the equity method of accounting since it exercises significant influence, but does not control the joint ventures.  The other venturers in the joint ventures have substantial participation rights in the financial decisions and operation of the ventures or properties, which preclude the Company from consolidating the investments. The Company has evaluated its investment in the joint ventures and has concluded that the joint ventures are not VIE's. Under the equity method of accounting the initial investment is recorded at cost as an investment in unconsolidated joint venture, and subsequently adjusted for equity in net income (loss) and cash contributions and distributions from the venture. Any difference between the carrying amount of the investment on the Company’s balance sheet and the underlying equity in net assets of the venture is evaluated for impairment at each reporting period.


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(7) LEASES

Lessor Accounting

The Company's Lease income is comprised of both fixed and variable income, as follows:

Fixed lease income includes stated amounts per the lease contract, which are primarily related to base rent. Income for these amounts is recognized on a straight-line basis for all leases for which collectability is considered probable at the commencement date of the lease. For operating leases in which collectability of the lease income is not considered probable, lease income is recognized on a cash basis and all previously recognized uncollectable lease income, including straight-line lease income is reversed in the period in which the lease income is determined not to be probable of collection.

Variable lease income includes recoveries from tenants, which represents amounts that tenants are contractually obligated to reimburse the Company for the tenants’ portion of Recoverable Costs.  Generally, the Company’s leases provide for the tenants to reimburse the Company for Recoverable Costs based on the tenants’ share of the actual costs incurred in proportion to the tenants’ share of leased space in the property.

The following table provides a disaggregation of lease income recognized during the years ended October 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, under ASC Topic 842, "Leases," as either fixed or variable lease income based on the criteria specified in ASC Topic 842 (in thousands):

 
October 31,
 
  2020  2019  2018 
          
Operating lease income:         
Fixed lease income (Base Rent) $98,678  $99,845  $95,734 
Variable lease income (Recoverable Costs)  28,889   32,784   31,144 
Other lease related income, net:            
Above/below market rent amortization  706   614   1,209 
Uncollectable amounts in lease income  (3,916)  (956)  (857)
ASC Topic 842 cash basis lease income reversal  (3,416)  0   0 
             
Total lease income $120,941  $132,287  $127,230 

Future minimum rents under non-cancelable operating leases for the next five years and thereafter, excluding variable lease payments, are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year Ending   
2021(a)
 $99,312 
2022  83,631 
2023  67,486 
2024  57,996 
2025  45,831 
Thereafter  215,138 
Total $569,394 


(a) The amounts above are based on existing leases in place at October 31, 2020.


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(7)(8) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


Authorized Stock
The Company's Charter authorizes up to 200,000,000 shares of various classes of stock.  The total number of shares of authorized stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, 30,000,000 shares of Common Stock, 50,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, and 20,000,000 shares of Excess Stock.


Preferred Stock

The 6.75% Series G Senior Cumulative Preferred Stock ("Series G Preferred Stock") is non-voting, has no stated maturity and is redeemable for cash at $25 per share at the Company's option on or after October 28, 2019. The holders of our Series G Preferred Stock have general preference rights with respect to liquidation and quarterly distributions. Except under certain conditions, holders of the Series G Preferred Stock will not be entitled to vote on most matters.  In the event of a cumulative arrearage equal to six quarterly dividends, holders of Series G Preferred Stock, together with all of the Company's other Series of preferred stock (voting as a single class without regard to series) will have the right to elect two additional members to serve on the Company's Board of Directors until the arrearage has been cured. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, as defined in the Company's Articles Supplementary to the Charter, the holders of the Series G Preferred Stock will have the right to convert all or part of the shares of Series G Preferred Stock held by such holders on the applicable conversion date into a number of the Company's shares of Class A Common stock. Underwriting commissions and costs incurred in connection with the sale of the Series G Preferred Stock are reflected as a reduction of additional paid in capital.

The 6.25% Series H Senior Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series H Preferred Stock") is nonvoting, havehas no stated maturity and is redeemable for cash at $25 per share at the Company's option on or after September 18, 2022. The holders of our Series H Preferred Stock have general preference rights with respect to liquidation and quarterly distributions. Except under certain conditions, holders of the Series H Preferred Stock will not be entitled to vote on most matters.  In the event of a cumulative arrearage equal to six 6 quarterly dividends, holders of Series H Preferred Stock, together with all of the Company's other Series of preferred stock (voting as a single class without regard to series) will have the right to elect two2 additional members to serve on the Company's Board of Directors until the arrearage has been cured. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, as defined in the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the holderholders of the Series H Preferred Stock will have the right to convert all or part of the shares of Series H Preferred Stock held by such holder on the applicable conversion date into a number of the Company's shares of Class A common stock.Underwriting commissions and costs incurred in connection with the sale of the Series H Preferred Stock are reflected as a reduction of additional paid in capital.


The 5.875% Series K Senior Cumulative Preferred Stock ("Series K Preferred Stock") is non-voting, has no stated maturity and is redeemable for cash at $25 per share at the Company's option on or after October 1, 2024. The holders of our Series K Preferred Stock have general preference rights with respect to liquidation and quarterly distributions. Except under certain conditions, holders of the Series K Preferred Stock will not be entitled to vote on most matters. In the event of a cumulative arrearage equal to 6 quarterly dividends, holders of Series K Preferred Stock, together with all of the Company's other series of preferred stock (voting as a single class without regard to series) will have the right to elect 2 additional members to serve on the Company's Board of Directors until the arrearage has been cured. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, as defined in the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the holders of the Series K Preferred Stock will have the right to convert all or part of the shares of Series K Preferred Stock held by such holders on the applicable conversion date into a number of the Company's shares of Class A common stock. Underwriting commissions and costs incurred in connection with the sale of the Series K Preferred Stock are reflected as a reduction of additional paid in capital.

On October 2017,1, 2019, we redeemedissued a notice of our intent to redeem, on November 1, 2019, all of the outstanding shares of our $25 per share Series FG Cumulative Preferred Stock with a liquidation preference offor $25 per share.share, which includes all unpaid dividends. As a result of our redemption notice we recognized a charge of $4.1reduced net income applicable to Common and Class A Common stockholders by $2.4 million on our consolidated statement of income for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017,2019, which represents the difference between redemption value of the stock and carrying value, net of original deferred stock issuance costs. As of October 31, 2019, the Series G Preferred Stock was reclassified out of Stockholders' Equity to preferred stock called for redemption in the liability section of the Company's consolidated balance sheet.  The Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock was redeemed on November 1, 2019.


Common Stock
The Class A Common Stock entitles the holder to 1/20 of one vote per share. The Common Stock entitles the holder to one1 vote per share. Each share of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock have identical rights with respect to dividends except that each share of Class A Common Stock will receive not less than 110% of the regular quarterly dividends paid on each share of Common Stock.


The following tables set forth the dividends declared per Common share and Class A Common share and tax status for Federal income tax purposes of the dividends paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 20182020 and 2017:2019:


 Common Shares Class A Common Shares 
Dividend Payment Date
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
                 
January 19, 2018 $0.24  $0.1614  $0.0038  $0.0748  $0.27  $0.182  $0.004  $0.084 
April 16, 2018 $0.24  $0.1614  $0.0038  $0.0748  $0.27  $0.182  $0.004  $0.084 
July 20, 2018 $0.24  $0.1614  $0.0038  $0.0748  $0.27  $0.182  $0.004  $0.084 
October 19, 2018 $0.24  $0.1614  $0.0038  $0.0748  $0.27  $0.182  $0.004  $0.084 
  $0.96  $0.6456  $0.0152  $0.2992  $1.08  $0.728  $0.016  $0.336 
Common Shares Class A Common Shares 
Dividend Payment Date
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
                 
January 17, 2020 $0.2500  $0.174386  $(0.003376) $0.07899  $0.28  $0.1953  $(0.0038) $0.0885 
April 17, 2020 $0.2500  $0.174386  $(0.003376) $0.07899  $0.28  $0.1953  $(0.0038) $0.0885 
July 17, 2020 $0.0625  $0.043597  $(0.000844) $0.019747  $0.07  $0.0488  $(0.0009) $0.0221 
October 16, 2020 $0.1250  $0.087193  $(0.001688) $0.039495  $0.14  $0.0977  $(0.0019) $0.0442 
  $0.6875  $0.479562  $(0.009284) $0.217222  $0.77  $0.5371  $(0.0104) $0.2433 


Common Shares Class A Common Shares 
Dividend Payment Date
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
                 
January 18, 2019 $0.245  $0.173355  $0.006156  $0.065489  $0.275  $0.1946  $0.0069  $0.0735 
April 18, 2019 $0.245  $0.173355  $0.006156  $0.065489  $0.275  $0.1946  $0.0069  $0.0735 
July 19, 2019 $0.245  $0.173355  $0.006156  $0.065489  $0.275  $0.1946  $0.0069  $0.0735 
October 18, 2019 $0.245  $0.173355  $0.006156  $0.065489  $0.275  $0.1946  $0.0069  $0.0735 
  $0.98  $0.69342  $0.024624  $0.261956  $1.10  $0.7784  $0.0276  $0.294 


 Common Shares Class A Common Shares 
Dividend Payment Date
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
Gross Dividend
Paid Per Share
 Ordinary Income Capital Gain Non-Taxable Portion 
                 
January 20, 2017 $0.235  $0.14  $0.02075  $0.07425  $0.265  $0.158  $0.02325  $0.08375 
April 17, 2017 $0.235  $0.14  $0.02075  $0.07425  $0.265  $0.158  $0.02325  $0.08375 
July 17, 2017 $0.235  $0.14  $0.02075  $0.07425  $0.265  $0.158  $0.02325  $0.08375 
October 20, 2017 $0.235  $0.14  $0.02075  $0.07425  $0.265  $0.158  $0.02325  $0.08375 
  $0.94  $0.56  $0.083  $0.297  $1.06  $0.632  $0.093  $0.335 

The Company has a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (as amended, the "DRIP"), that permits stockholders to acquire additional shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock by automatically reinvesting dividends.  During fiscal 2018,2020, the Company issued 4,5284,451 shares of Common Stock and 5,7666,837 shares of Class A Common Stock (4,705(4,545 shares of Common Stock and 5,3995,417 shares of Class A Common Stock in fiscal 2017)2019) through the DRIP.  As of October 31, 2018,2020, there remained 338,406329,410 shares of Common Stock and 393,150380,896 shares of Class A Common Stock available for issuance under the DRIP.


The Company has adopted a stockholder rights plan, pursuant to which each holder of Common Stock received a Common Stock right and each holder of Class A Common Stock received a Class A Common Stock right.  The rights are not exercisable until the Distribution Date and will expire on November 11, 2028, unless earlier redeemed by the Company.   If the rights become exercisable, each holder of a Common Stock right will be entitled to purchase from the Company one one hundredth of a share of Series I Participating Preferred Stock, and each holder of a Class A Common Stock right will be entitled to purchase from the Company one one hundredth of a share of Series J Participating Preferred Stock, in each case, at a price of $85,$85, subject to adjustment.  The “Distribution Date” will be the earlier to occur of the close of business on the tenth business day following:  (a) a public announcement that an acquiring person has acquired beneficial ownership of 10%or more of the total combined voting power of the outstanding Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, or (b) the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in the beneficial ownership of 30% or more of the combined voting power of the outstanding Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, number of outstanding Common Stock, or the number of outstanding Class A Common Stock. Thereafter, if certain events occur, holders of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, other than the acquiring person, will be entitled to purchase shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, respectively, of the Company having a value equal to 2 times the exercise price of the right.


The Company's articles of incorporation provide that if any person acquires more than 7.5% of the aggregate value of all outstanding stock, except, among other reasons, as approved by the Board of Directors, such shares in excess of this limit automatically will be exchanged for an equal number of shares of Excess Stock. Excess Stock has limited rights, may not be voted and is not entitled to any dividends.


Stock Repurchase
The Board of Directors of the Company has approved a share repurchase program (“Current Repurchase Program”) for the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares, in the aggregate, of Common stock and Class A Common stock and Series G Cumulative Preferred stock and Series H Cumulative Preferred stock in open market transactions.


For the year ended year ended October 31, 2018,2020 and 2019, the Company repurchased an additional 6,660did not repurchase any shares of Class A Common Stock at the average price per Class A Common share of $17.94 under the Current Repurchase Program.  The Company has repurchased 195,413 shares of Class A Common Stock under the Current Repurchase Program.  From the inception of all repurchase programs, the Company has repurchased 4,600 shares of Common Stock and 919,991 shares of Class A Common Stock.


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(9) STOCK COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS


Restricted Stock Plan
The Company has a Restricted Stock Plan, as amended (the "Plan") that provides a form of equity compensation for employees of the Company.  In March 2019, the stockholders of the Company approved an increase in the number of shares available for grant under the Plan by 1,000,000 shares. The Plan, which is administered by the Company's compensation committee, authorizes grants of up to an aggregate of 4,500,0005,500,000 shares of the Company’s common equity consisting of 350,000 Common shares, 350,000 Class A Common shares and 3,800,0004,800,000 shares, which at the discretion of the compensation committee, may be awarded in any combination of Class A Common shares or Common shares.


In fiscal 2018,2020, the Company awarded 152,700105,450 shares of Common Stock and 102,800120,800 shares of Class A Common Stock to participants in the Plan. The grant date fair value of restricted stock grants awarded to participants in 20182020 was approximately $5.0 million. As of October 31, 2018,2020, there was $14.0$12.7 million of unamortized restricted stock compensation related to non-vested restricted stock grants awarded under the Plan. The remaining unamortized expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.64.8 years. For the years ended October 31, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, amounts charged to compensation expense totaled $5,523,000, $4,336,000 and $4,394,000, $4,156,000 and $4,426,000, respectively.The year ended October 31, 2020 amount charged to compensation expense includes $1.4 million related to the accelerated vesting of previously unamortized restricted stock compensation as the result of the death of our Chairman Emeritus, Charles J. Urstadt, in March 2020.


A summary of the status of the Company's non-vested restricted stock awards as of October 31, 2018,2020, and changes during the year ended October 31, 20182020 is presented below:


 Common Shares  Class A Common Shares  Common Shares  Class A Common Shares 
 Shares  
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair Value
  Shares  
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair Value
  Shares  
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair Value
  Shares  
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair Value
 
Non-vested at October 31, 2017  1,274,150  $17.02   412,275  $20.60 
Non-vested at October 31, 2019  1,146,100  $17.52   463,225  $21.07 
Granted  152,700  $17.70   102,800  $22.10   105,450  $19.59   120,800  $23.96 
Vested  (170,950) $15.78   (57,200) $18.07   (327,000) $17.71   (92,375) $22.20 
Forfeited  -  $-   (4,950) $22.06   0  $0   (700) $23.23 
Non-vested at October 31, 2018  1,255,900  $17.22   452,925  $21.13 
Non-vested at October 31, 2020  924,550  $17.69   490,950  $21.56 


Profit Sharing and Savings Plan
The Company has a profit sharing and savings plan (the "401K Plan"), which permits eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. Under the 401K Plan, the Company made contributions on behalf of eligible employees. The Company made contributions to the 401K Plan of approximately $220,000, $208,000$253,000, $224,000 and $187,000$220,000 in each of the three years ended October 31, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The Company also has an Excess Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plan that allows eligible employees to defer benefits in excess of amounts provided under the Company's 401K Plan and a portion of the employee's current compensation.


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(10) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS


ASC Topic 820, "Fair“Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures," defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants.


ASC Topic 820's820’s valuation techniques are based on observable or unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company'sCompany’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:


Level 1- Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets


Level 2- Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant value drivers are observable


Level 3- Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which significant value drivers are unobservable

Marketable debt and equity securities are valued based on quoted market prices on national exchanges.


The Company calculates the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests based on either quoted market prices on national exchanges for those interests based on the Company's Class A Common Stockstock (level 1), contractual redemption prices per share as stated in governing agreements (level 2) or unobservable inputs considering the assumptions that market participants would make in pricing the obligations.obligations (level 3). The level 3 inputs used include an estimate of the fair value of the cash flow generated by the limited partnership or limited liability company in which the investor owns the joint venture units capitalized at prevailing market rates for properties with similar characteristics or located in similar areas.


The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, on the expected cash flows of each derivative. The analysis reflects the contractual terms of the swaps, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves ("significant other observable inputs.") The fair value calculation also includes an amount for risk of non-performance using "significant unobservable inputs" such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default. The Company has concluded, as of October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, that the fair value associated with the "significant unobservable inputs" relating to the Company's risk of non-performance was insignificant to the overall fair value of the interest rate swap agreements and, as a result, the Company has determined that the relevant inputs for purposes of calculating the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements, in their entirety, were based upon "significant other observable inputs".


The Company measures its marketable debt and equity securities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and interest rate swap derivatives at fair value on a recurring basis.  The fair value of these financial assets and liabilities was determined using the following inputs at October 31, 20182020 and 20172019 (amounts in thousands):


Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2018 Total  
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:            
Interest Rate Swap Agreements $7,011  $-  $7,011  $- 
Available for sale securities $5,567  $5,567  $-  $- 
 Total  
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
October 31, 2020            
                            
Liabilities:                            
Interest Rate Swap Agreements $114  $-  $114  $-  $13,300  $0  $13,300  $0 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests $78,258  $22,131  $53,359  $2,768  $62,071  $9,921  $51,604  $546 
                                
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2017                
                                
Assets:                
Interest Rate Swap Agreements $3,316  $-  $3,316  $- 
October 31, 2019                
                                
Liabilities:                                
Interest Rate Swap Agreements $574  $-  $574  $-  $6,754  $0  $6,754  $0 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests $81,361  $23,709  $53,788  $3,864  $77,876  $24,968  $52,362  $546 


Fair market value measurements based upon Level 3 inputs changed (in thousands) from $3,846$2,768 at November 1, 20162018 to $3,864$546 at October 31, 20172019 as a result of a $18redemption of noncontrolling interest in Ironbound in August of fiscal 2019 in the amount of $2,700 and a $478 increase in the redemption value of the Company's noncontrolling interest in Ironbound in accordance with the application of ASC Topic 810.  Fair market value measurements based upon Level 3 inputs changed from $3,864 at November 1, 2017 to $2,768 at October 31, 2018 as a result of a $(1,096) decrease in the redemption value of the Company's noncontrolling interest in Ironbound in accordance with the application of ASC Topic 810.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments


The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, mortgage note receivable, tenant receivables, prepaid expenses, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, are reasonable estimates of their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of the Facility is deemed to be at fair value since the outstanding debt is directly tied to monthly LIBOR contracts. Mortgage notes payable that were assumed in property acquisitions were recorded at their fair value at the time they were assumed.


The estimated fair value of mortgage notes payable and other loans was approximately $281$316 million and $296$311 million at October 31, 20182020 and October 31, 2017,2019, respectively. The estimated fair value of mortgage notes payable is based on discounting the future cash flows at a year-end risk adjusted borrowing rates currently available to the Company for issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. These fair value measurements fall within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.


Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts from October 31, 2017,2019, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.




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(11) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


In the normal course of business, from time to time, the Company is involved in legal actions relating to the ownership and operations of its properties.  In management’s opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.

At October 31, 2018,2020, the Company had commitments of approximately $5.0$7.6 million for tenant-related obligations.


During and subsequent to fiscal 2020, the world has continued to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has created significant economic uncertainty and volatility. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Company’s business, operations and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors that the Company is not able to predict at this time, including the duration and scope of the pandemic, governmental, business and individual actions that have been and continue to be taken in response to the pandemic, the impact on economic activity from the pandemic and actions taken in response, the effect on the Company’s tenants and their businesses, the ability of tenants to make their rental payments and any additional closures of tenants’ businesses. Any of these events could materially adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or stock price.



(11)
(12) QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)


The unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended October 31, 20182020 and 20172019 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):


 Year Ended October 31, 2018  Year Ended October 31, 2017  Year Ended October 31, 2020  Year Ended October 31, 2019 
 Quarter Ended  Quarter Ended  Quarter Ended  Quarter Ended 
 Jan 31  Apr 30  Jul 31  Oct 31  Jan 31  Apr 30  Jul 31  Oct 31  Jan 31  Apr 30  Jul 31  Oct 31  Jan 31  Apr 30  Jul 31  Oct 31 
                                                
Revenues $32,995  $37,005  $32,809  $32,543  $29,202  $30,024  $32,020  $32,313  $34,348  $31,280  $28,799  $32,318  $34,267  $34,105  $34,392  $34,117 
                                                                
Income from Continuing Operations $9,079  $14,022  $9,780  $9,302  $7,204  $27,919  $10,613  $9,696  $9,521  $7,240  $5,923  $3,386  $10,018  $9,960  $11,427  $10,208 
                                                                
Net Income Attributable to Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. $7,984  $12,660  $8,642  $8,181  $6,982  $27,672  $9,631  $8,648  $8,483  $6,212  $4,988  $2,500  $8,917  $8,860  $10,333  $9,170 
                                                                
Preferred Stock Dividends  (3,063)  (3,062)  (3,063)  (3,062)  (3,570)  (3,571)  (3,570)  (4,249)  (3,412)  (3,413)  (3,412)  (3,413)  (3,063)  (3,062)  (3,063)  (3,601)
Redemption of Preferred Stock  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (4,075)  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   (2,363)
                                                                
Net Income Applicable to Common and Class A Common Stockholders $4,921  $9,598  $5,579  $5,119  $3,412  $24,101  $6,061  $324 
Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common and Class A Common Stockholders $5,071  $2,799  $1,576  $(913) $5,854  $5,798  $7,270  $3,206 
                                                                
Per Share Data:                                                                
Basic:                                                                
Class A Common Stock $0.13  $0.26  $0.15  $0.14  $0.09  $0.66  $0.16  $0.01  $0.14  $0.07  $0.04  $(0.02) $0.16  $0.16  $0.19  $0.09 
Common Stock $0.12  $0.23  $0.13  $0.12  $0.08  $0.58  $0.15  $0.01  $0.12  $0.07  $0.04  $(0.02) $0.14  $0.14  $0.17  $0.08 
                                                                
Diluted:                                                                
Class A Common Stock $0.13  $0.25  $0.15  $0.14  $0.09  $0.64  $0.16  $0.01  $0.13  $0.07  $0.04  $(0.02) $0.16  $0.15  $0.19  $0.08 
Common Stock $0.12  $0.23  $0.13  $0.12  $0.08  $0.57  $0.14  $0.01  $0.12  $0.07  $0.04  $(0.02) $0.14  $0.14  $0.17  $0.07 


Amounts may not equal full year results due to rounding.


Certain prior period amounts are reclassified to correspond to current period presentation.




(12)
(13) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In December 2018, the Company purchased the Lakeview Plaza Shopping Center ("Lakeview") for $12.0 million.  Lakeview is a 177,000 square foot grocery-anchored Shopping Center located in Putnam County, NY. In addition, the Company anticipates having to invest up to $8.0 million for capital improvements and for re-tenanting at the property.  The Company funded the purchase with available cash and borrowings on our Facility.  The Company intends to fund the additional investment of up to $8.0 million with a combination of available cash, borrowings on our Facility and by potentially placing a mortgage on the property.


On December 12, 2018,15, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company declared cash dividends of $0.245$0.125 for each share of Common Stock and $0.275$0.14 for each share of Class A Common Stock.  The dividends are payable on January 18, 201915, 2021 to stockholders of record on January 4, 2019.5, 2021. The Board of Directors also ratified the actions of the Company’s compensation committee authorizing awards of 137,200105,850 shares of Common Stock and 111,450125,800 shares of Class A Common Stock to certain officers, directors and employees of the Company effective January 2, 2019,4, 2021, pursuant to the Company’s restricted stock plan.  The fair value of the shares awarded totaling $4.2$3.0 million will be charged to expense over the requisite service periods (see noteNote 1).





Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


The Board of Directors and ShareholdersStockholders of Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.


Opinion on the Financial Statements


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (the “Company”) as of October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2018,2020, and the related notes and schedulesschedule listed in the Index at Item 15(A)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of October 31, 20182020 and 2017,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2018,2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control–Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated January 10, 2019,12, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


Basis for Opinion


These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2006.



 /s//s/ PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
 
January 10, 2019
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2006.
New York, New York
January 12, 2021




URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
October 31, 20182020
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
(In thousands)


COL. A COL. B  COL. C  COL. D  COL. E  COL. F  COL. G/H  COL. I  COL. B   COL. C   COL. D    COL. E  COL. F  COL G/H  COL. I 
    Initial Cost to Company  Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition  Amount at which Carried at Close of Period             Initial Cost to Company   Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition    Amount at which Carried at Close of Period          
Description and Location Encumbrances  Land  
Building &
Improvements
  Land  
Building &
Improvements
  Land  
Building &
Improvements
  Totals  
Accumulated
Depreciation (b)
  
Date Constructed/
Acquired
  
Life on which
depreciation for
building and
improvements
in latest income
statement is
computed (c)
   Encumbrances  Land  
Building &
Improvements
  Land  
Building &
Improvements
  Land  
Building &
Improvements
  Totals  Accumulated Depreciation (b)  Date Constructed/Acquired  
Life on which
depreciation for
building and
improvements
in latest income
statement is
computed (c)
 
Real Estate Subject to Operating Leases (a):                                                                   
Office Buildings:
                                                             
Greenwich, CT $-  $708  $1,641  $-  $262  $708  $1,903  $2,611  $802   2001   31.5  $0 $708 $1,641 $0 $258 $708 $1,899 $2,607 $898  2001  31.5 
Greenwich, CT  -   488   1,139   -   622   488   1,761   2,249   663   2000   31.5  0  488 1,139 0 622 488 1,761  2,249  826  2000  31.5 
Greenwich, CT  -   570   2,359   -   879   570   3,238   3,808   1,585   1998   31.5  0  570 2,359 0 1,219 570 3,578  4,148  1,607  1998  31.5 
Greenwich, CT  -   199   795   -   544   199   1,339   1,538   625   1993   31.5  0  199 795 (1) 582 198 1,377  1,575  715  1993  31.5 
Greenwich, CT  -   111   444   -   309   111   753   864   351   1994   31.5   0  111  444  1  331  112  775  887  402  1994  31.5 
Bernardsville, NJ  -   721   2,880   (25)  26   696   2,906   3,602   464   2012   39 
  -   2,797   9,258   (25)  2,642   2,772   11,900   14,672   4,490           0  2,076  6,378  0  3,012  2,076  9,390  11,466  4,448       
Retail Properties:                                                                              
Bronxville, NY  -   60   239   95   776   155   1,015   1,170   243   2009   39  0  60 239 95 771 155 1,010  1,165  279  2009  39 
Yonkers, NY  -   30   121   183   734   213   855   1,068   198   2009   39  0  30 121 183 734 213 855  1,068  242  2009  39 
Yonkers, NY  -   30   121   85   341   115   462   577   107   2009   39  0  30 121 85 341 115 462  577  131  2009  39 
New Milford, CT  -   2,114   8,456   71   546   2,185   9,002   11,187   2,408   2008   39  0  2,114 8,456 71 609 2,185 9,065  11,250  2,918  2008  39 
New Milford, CT  39   4,492   17,967   166   3,305   4,658   21,272   25,930   4,539   2010   39  0  4,492 17,967 166 3,500 4,658 21,467  26,125  5,943  2010  39 
Newark, NJ  10,084   5,252   21,023   -   1,540   5,252   22,563   27,815   6,268   2008   39  10,327  5,252 21,023 0 1,531 5,252 22,554  27,806  7,559  2008  39 
Waldwick, NJ  -   1,266   5,064   -   -   1,266   5,064   6,330   1,417   2007   39  0  1,266 5,064 0 41 1,266 5,105  6,371  1,678  2007  39 
Emerson NJ  412   3,633   14,531   -   1,659   3,633   16,190   19,823   4,917   2007   39  256  3,633 14,531 0 1,808 3,633 16,339  19,972  5,771  2007  39 
Monroe, CT  -   765   3,060   -   135   765   3,195   3,960   960   2007   39 
Pelham, NY  -   1,694   6,843   -   149   1,694   6,992   8,686   2,212   2006   39  0  1,694 6,843 0 149 1,694 6,992  8,686  2,577  2006  39 
Stratford, CT  25,101   10,173   40,794   2,743   11,715   12,916   52,509   65,425   19,732   2005   39  23,540  10,173 40,794 3,914 22,966 14,087 63,760  77,847  22,613  2005  39 
Yorktown Heights, NY  -   5,786   23,221   -   12,063   5,786   35,284   41,070   9,335   2005   39  0  5,786 23,221 0 15,590 5,786 38,811  44,597  11,673  2005  39 
Rye, NY  -   909   3,637   -   381   909   4,018   4,927   1,496   2004   39  0  909 3,637 0 376 909 4,013  4,922  1,726  2004  39 
Rye, NY  1,286   483   1,930   -   117   483   2,047   2,530   725   2004   39  0  483 1,930 0 113 483 2,043  2,526  843  2004  39 
Rye, NY  580   239   958   -   87   239   1,045   1,284   439   2004   39  0  239 958 0 64 239 1,022  1,261  417  2004  39 
Rye, NY  1,315   695   2,782   -   20   695   2,802   3,497   1,041   2004   39  0  695 2,782 0 20 695 2,802  3,497  1,189  2004  39 
Somers, NY  -   4,318   17,268   -   272   4,318   17,540   21,858   6,858   2003   39  0  4,318 17,268 0 412 4,318 17,680  21,998  7,800  2003  39 
Westport, CT  10   2,076   8,305   -   367   2,076   8,672   10,748   3,546   2003   39  0  2,076 8,305 0 647 2,076 8,952  11,028  4,020  2003  39 
Orange, CT  -   2,320   10,564   -   826   2,320   11,390   13,710   4,609   2003   39  0  2,320 10,564 0 6,008 2,320 16,572  18,892  5,395  2003  39 
Stamford, CT  48,449   17,964   71,859   -   7,205   17,964   79,064   97,028   35,089   2002   39  46,456  17,964 71,859 0 6,650 17,964 78,509  96,473  38,849  2002  39 
Danbury, CT  -   2,459   4,566   -   1,342   2,459   5,908   8,367   2,812   2002   39  0  2,459 4,566 0 903 2,459 5,469  7,928  2,784  2002  39 
Briarcliff, NY  -   2,222   5,185   1,234   8,629   3,456   13,814   17,270   3,332   2001   40  0  2,222 5,185 1,234 8,881 3,456 14,066  17,522  4,215  2001  40 
Somers, NY  -   1,833   7,383   -   2,890   1,833   10,273   12,106   4,951   1999   31.5  0  1,833 7,383 0 3,661 1,833 11,044  12,877  5,433  1999  31.5 
Briarcliff, NY  -   380   1,531   -   135   380   1,666   2,046   845   1999   40  0  380 1,531 0 143 380 1,674  2,054  945  1999  40 
Briarcliff, NY  14,905   2,300   9,708   2   3,384   2,302   13,092   15,394   6,680   1998   40  14,232  2,300 9,708 2 2,623 2,302 12,331  14,633  6,386  1998  40 
Ridgefield, CT  -   900   3,793   291   2,973   1,191   6,766   7,957   2,360   1998   40  0  900 3,793 291 3,288 1,191 7,081  8,272  2,806  1998  40 
Darien, CT  15,043   4,260   17,192   -   977   4,260   18,169   22,429   9,232   1998   40  24,227  4,260 17,192 0 700 4,260 17,892  22,152  9,910  1998  40 
Eastchester, NY  -   1,500   6,128   -   2,662   1,500   8,790   10,290   4,229   1997   31  0  1,500 6,128 0 2,929 1,500 9,057  10,557  4,724  1997  31 
Danbury, CT  24   3,850   15,811   -   4,676   3,850   20,487   24,337   12,823   1995   31.5  0  3,850 15,811 0 5,206 3,850 21,017  24,867  14,067  1995  31.5 
Carmel, NY  -   1,488   5,973   -   923   1,488   6,896   8,384   4,120   1995   31.5  -  1,488 5,973 0 339 1,488 6,312  7,800  3,873  1995  31.5 
Somers, NY  -   821   2,600   -   606   821   3,206   4,027   1,760   1992   31.5  0  821 2,600 0 646 821 3,246  4,067  1,892  1992  31.5 
Wayne, NJ  -   2,492   9,966   -   2,696   2,492   12,662   15,154   7,259   1992   31  0  2,492 9,966 0 6,312 2,492 16,278  18,770  8,190  1992  31 
Newington, NH  -   728   1,997   -   975   728   2,972   3,700   2,496   1979   40  0  728 1,997 0 (809) 728 1,188  1,916  885  1979  40 
Katonah, NY  -   1,704   6,816   -   108   1,704   6,924   8,628   1,583   2010   39  0  1,704 6,816 0 56 1,704 6,872  8,576  1,863  2010  39 
Fairfield, CT  -   3,393   13,574   153   1,234   3,546   14,808   18,354   2,666   2011   39  0  3,393 13,574 153 1,234 3,546 14,808  18,354  3,516  2011  39 
New Milford, CT  -   2,168   8,672   -   49   2,168   8,721   10,889   1,692   2011   39  0  2,168 8,672 0 70 2,168 8,742  10,910  2,139  2011  39 
Eastchester, NY  -   1,800   7,200   78   478   1,878   7,678   9,556   1,362   2012   39  0  1,800 7,200 78 470 1,878 7,670  9,548  1,741  2012  39 
Orangetown, NY  6,027   3,200   12,800   30   7,624   3,230   20,424   23,654   2,704   2012   39  6,067  3,200 12,800 30 7,591 3,230 20,391  23,621  3,905  2012  39 
Greenwich, CT  4,602   1,600   6,401   28   733   1,628   7,134   8,762   1,082   2013   39  4,342  1,600 6,401 28 677 1,628 7,078  8,706  1,485  2013  39 
Various  -   1,134   4,928   80   (61)  1,214   4,867   6,081   705   2013   39  0  799 3,590 79 (59) 878 3,531  4,409  691  2013  39 
Greenwich, CT  5,740   1,998   7,994   53   283   2,051   8,277   10,328   1,155   2013   39  5,415  1,998 7,994 53 283 2,051 8,277  10,328  1,589  2013  39 
New Providence, NJ  18,372   6,970   27,880   463   2,977   7,433   30,857   38,290   4,463   2013   39  17,137  6,970 27,880 463 3,004 7,433 30,884  38,317  6,164  2013  39 
Chester, NJ  -   570   2,280   (34)  (73)  536   2,207   2,743   352   2012   39  0  570 2,280 (34) (137) 536 2,143  2,679  434  2012  39 
Bethel, CT  -   1,800   7,200   (18)  (74)  1,782   7,126   8,908   884   2014   39  0  1,800 7,200 (18) 24 1,782 7,224  9,006  1,253  2014  39 
Bloomfield, NJ  -   2,201   8,804   218   1,764   2,419   10,568   12,987   1,243   2014   39  0  2,201 8,804 218 2,023 2,419 10,827  13,246  1,804  2014  39 
Boonton, NJ  7,108   3,670   14,680   14   184   3,684   14,864   18,548   1,839   2014   39  6,761  3,670 14,680 14 209 3,684 14,889  18,573  2,614  2014  39 
Yonkers, NY  5,000   3,060   12,240   333   1,331   3,393   13,571   16,964   1,402   2014   39  5,000  3,060 12,240 333 1,331 3,393 13,571  16,964  2,098  2014  39 
Greenwich, CT  7,721   3,223   12,893   6   244   3,229   13,137   16,366   1,369   2014   40  7,374  3,223 12,893 6 263 3,229 13,156  16,385  2,066  2014  40 
Greenwich, CT  14,988   6,257   25,029   27   660   6,284   25,689   31,973   2,665   2014   40  14,313  6,257 25,029 27 886 6,284 25,915  32,199  4,021  2014  40 
Midland Park, NJ  20,241   8,740   34,960   (44)  496   8,696   35,456   44,152   3,576   2015   39  19,308  8,740 34,960 (44) 568 8,696 35,528  44,224  5,490  2015  39 
Pompton Lakes, NJ  19,119   8,140   32,560   33   447   8,173   33,007   41,180   3,338   2015   39  18,238  8,140 32,560 (1,250) (4,083) 6,890 28,477  35,367  4,321  2015  39 
Wyckoff, NJ  8,035   3,490   13,960   17   139   3,507   14,099   17,606   1,413   2015   39  7,665  3,490 13,960 17 206 3,507 14,166  17,673  2,152  2015  39 
Kinnelon, NJ  10,695   4,540   18,160   (28)  3,898   4,512   22,058   26,570   2,792   2015   39  10,202  4,540 18,160 (28) 3,980 4,512 22,140  26,652  4,538  2015  39 
Fort Lee, NJ  -   798   3,192   (14)  (55)  784   3,137   3,921   275   2015   39  0  798 3,192 (14) (55) 784 3,137  3,921  436  2015  39 
Harrison, NY  -   2,000   8,000   (10)  1,313   1,990   9,313   11,303   688   2015   39  0  2,000 8,000 (10) 1,405 1,990 9,405  11,395  1,174  2015  39 
Stamford, CT  21,663   12,686   32,620   -   218   12,686   32,838   45,524   1,963   2016   39  20,773  12,686 32,620 0 931 12,686 33,551  46,237  3,643  2016  39 
Stamford, CT  -   3,691   9,491   -   86   3,691   9,577   13,268   510   2016   39  0  3,691 9,491 0 86 3,691 9,577  13,268  1,007  2016  39 
Derby, CT  -   651   7,652   -   186   651   7,838   8,489   364   2017   39  0  651 7,652 0 206 651 7,858  8,509  786  2017  39 
Passaic, NJ  3,419   2,039   5,616   1   3   2,040   5,619   7,659   228   2017   39  3,224  2,039 5,616 1 1,568 2,040 7,184  9,224  621  2017  39 
Stamford, CT  9,644   17,178   43,677   -   366   17,178   44,043   61,221   1,798   2017   39 
Stamford, CT  -   2,376   1,458   -   -   2,376   1,458   3,834   59   2017   39 
Stamford, CT  1,174   2,295   2,700   -   7   2,295   2,707   5,002   110   2017   39 
Stamford, CT (HRC) 9,411  17,178 43,677 0 584 17,178 44,261  61,439  4,115  2017  39 
Stamford, CT (HRChase) 0  2,376 1,458 0 0 2,376 1,458  3,834  134  2017  39 
Old Greenwich , CT (HRCVS) 1,092  2,295 2,700 0 4 2,295 2,704  4,999  249  2017  39 
Waldwick, NJ  -   2,761   5,571   1   158   2,762   5,729   8,491   182   2017   39  0  2,761 5,571 1 260 2,762 5,831  8,593  492  2017  39 
Dumont, NJ  9,842   6,646   15,341   3   19   6,649   15,360   22,009   492   2017   39  9,438  6,646 15,341 3 284 6,649 15,625  22,274  1,305  2017  39 
Ridgefield, CT  -   293   2,786   -   219   293   3,005   3,298   61   2018   39  0  293 2,782 0 441 293 3,223  3,516  260  2017  39 
Yonkers, NY  -   7,525   5,920   1   184   7,526   6,104   13,630   103   2018   39  0  7,525 5,920 1 276 7,526 6,196  13,722  424  2017  39 
New City, NY  -   2,492   631   6   2   2,498   633   3,131   7   2018   39  0  2,494 631 12 4 2,506 635  3,141  39  2017  39 
Brewster, NY 11,473  4,106 10,620 2,789 916 6,895 11,536  18,431  575  2019  39 
                                                                              
  290,638   222,621   774,262   6,267   100,253   228,888   874,515   1,103,403   214,163           296,271  225,629  780,480  8,949  122,658  234,578  903,138  1,137,716  256,877       
                                                                              
Total $290,638  $225,418  $783,520  $6,242  $102,895  $231,660  $886,415  $1,118,075  $218,653          $296,271 $227,705 $786,858 $8,949 $125,670 $236,654 $912,528 $1,149,182 $261,325       



URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
October 31, 20182020
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
(In thousands)


 Year Ended October 31,  Year Ended October 31, 
NOTES: 2018  2017  2016  2020  2019  2018 
(a) RECONCILIATION OF REAL ESTATE-OWNED SUBJECT TO OPERATING LEASES                  
Balance at beginning of year $1,090,402  $1,016,838  $941,690  $1,141,770  $1,118,075  $1,090,402 
Property improvements during the year  7,781   9,326   18,666   24,443   18,372   7,781 
Properties acquired during the year  22,517   119,403   58,737   0   12,643   22,517 
Properties sold during the year  -   (52,122)  0   (11,335)  (4,395)  0 
Property assets fully depreciated and written off  (2,625)  (3,043)  (2,255)  (5,696)  (2,925)  (2,625)
Balance at end of year (e) $1,118,075  $1,090,402  $1,016,838  $1,149,182  $1,141,770  $1,118,075 
                        
                        
(b) RECONCILIATION OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION                        
Balance at beginning of year $195,020  $186,098  $165,660  $241,154  $218,653  $195,020 
Provision during the year charged to income (d)  26,258   25,058   22,693   27,438   26,427   26,258 
Property sold during the year  -   (13,093)  0   (1,571)  (1,001)  0 
Property assets fully depreciated and written off  (2,625)  (3,043)  (2,255)  (5,696)  (2,925)  (2,625)
Balance at end of year $218,653  $195,020  $186,098  $261,325  $241,154  $218,653 


(c)Tenant improvement costs are depreciated over the life of the related leases, which range from 5 to 20 years.
(d)The depreciation provision represents the expense calculated on real property only.
(e)The aggregate cost for Federal Income Tax purposes for real estate subject to operating leases was approximately $703$868 million at October 31, 2018.2020.

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URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.Item 16. Form 10-K Summary.
OCTOBER 31, 2018
SCHEDULE IV - MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATENot applicable
(In thousands)

FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS ON BUSINESS PROPERTIES (c) and (d):

COL. ACOL. B COL. CCOL. DCOL. E COL. F 
DescriptionInterest Rate Final Maturity DatePeriodic Payment Terms
Remaining
Face Amount of
Mortgages (b)
 
Carrying
Amount of
Mortgages (a)
 
Coupon Effective 
Retail Property:          
Rockland County, NY  3.779%  3.779%October 10, 2017Interest Only - Monthly $-  $- 
TOTAL MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE $-  $- 

Interest is one month LIBOR plus 3.25% per annum.

Loan was repaid in October 2017.

NOTES TO SCHEDULE IV

(a)Reconciliation of Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

  Year Ended October 31, 
  2018  2017  2016 
Balance at beginning of period: $-  $13,500  $- 
Additions during period:            
New mortgage loans  -   -   13,500 
Deductions during the current period:            
Collections of principal and amortization of discounts  -   (13,500)  - 
Balance at end of period: $-  $-  $13,500 

(b)The aggregate cost basis for Federal income tax purposes is equal to the face amount of the mortgages
(c)At October 31, 2018, no mortgage loans were delinquent in payment of currently due principal or interest.
(d)There are no prior liens for any of the mortgage loans on real estate.


SignaturesSignatures




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.


URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
 
 (Registrant) 
   
Dated: January 11, 201913, 2021
/s/ Willing L. Biddle
 
 Willing L. Biddle 
 President and Chief Executive Officer 
   
Dated: January 11, 201913, 2021
/s/ John T. Hayes
 
 John T. Hayes 
 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
 (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) 


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated have signed this Report below.


/s/ Charles D. Urstadt
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Charles D. Urstadt  
Chairman and Director  
   
/s/ Willing L. Biddle
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Willing L. Biddle  
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director  
(Principal Executive Officer)  
   
/s/ John T. Hayes
January 11, 201913, 2021 
John T. Hayes  
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer  
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)  
   
/s/ Kevin J. Bannon
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Kevin J. Bannon  
Director  
   
/s/ Catherine U. Biddle
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Catherine U. Biddle  
Director  
   
/s/ Richard Grellier
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Richard Grellier  
Director  
   
/s/ George H.C. Lawrence
January 11, 2019
George H. C. Lawrence
Director
/s/ Robert J. Mueller
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Robert J. Mueller  
Director  
   
/s/ Charles J. Urstadt
January 11, 2019
Charles J. Urstadt
Chairman Emeritus and Director
/s/ Bryan O. Colley
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Bryan O. Colley  
Director  
   
/s/ Noble Carpenter
January 11, 201913, 2021 
Noble Carpenter  
Director  
/s/ Willis H. Stephens Jr.January 13, 2021
Willis H. Stephens Jr
Director


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