UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM10-K

 

 

 

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

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 20152016

or

 

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

For the transition period from                    to                    

Commission File Number 1-62491-6249*

 

 

WINTHROP REALTY LIQUIDATING TRUST

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its certificate of incorporation)

 

 

 

Ohio 34-651365781-3676093

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

7 Bulfinch Place, Suite 500, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(617)570-4614

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Exchange on Which Registered

Common Shares, $1.00 par valueNone New York Stock ExchangeNone

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  x

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

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 and 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 at least the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of RegulationS-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form10-K or any amendment to this Form10-K.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer ¨  Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule12b-2).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of February 29, 2016,28, 2017, there were 36,425,084 Common Sharesunits of beneficial interest in Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust outstanding.

At June 30, 2015, the aggregate market value of the Common Shares held by non-affiliates was $497,655,502.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the Registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.None.

*Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust is the transferee of the assets and liabilities of Winthrop Realty Trust and files reports under the Commission file number for Winthrop Realty Trust. Winthrop Realty Trust filed a Form 15 on October 3, 2016 indicating its notice of termination of registration and suspension of filing requirements.

 

 

 


WINTHROPWINTHROP REALTY LIQUIDATING TRUST

CROSS REFERENCE SHEET PURSUANT TO ITEM G,

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO FORM10-K

Item of Form10-K

 

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  PART I   PART I    
1.  

Business

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Business

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1A.  

Risk Factors

   12   

Risk Factors

   9 
1B.  

Unresolved Staff Comments

   18   

Unresolved Staff Comments

   10 
2.  

Properties

   19   

Properties

   11 
3.  

Legal Proceedings

   24   

Legal Proceedings

   16 
4.  

Mine Safety Disclosures

   24   

Mine Safety Disclosures

   16 
  PART II   PART II    
5.  

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   25   

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   17 
6.  

Selected Financial Data

   27   

Selected Financial Data

   18 
7.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   29   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   20 
7A.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   39   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   29 
8.  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   41   

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   31 
9.  

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   88   

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   50 
9A.  

Controls and Procedures

   88   

Controls and Procedures

   50 
9B.  

Other Information

   88   

Other Information

   50 
  PART III   PART III    
10.  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   89   

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   51 
11.  

Executive Compensation

   89   

Executive Compensation

   52 
12.  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

   89   

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

   53 
13.  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

   89   

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

   55 
14.  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   89   

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   56 
  PART IV   PART IV    
15.  

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

   90   

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

   57 
  

(a) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules

   90  
  

(b) Exhibits

   90   

(a) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules

  
  

Signatures

   91  
  

Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

   92   

(b) Exhibits

  
  

Schedule IV – Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

   94  

16.

 

Form10-K Summary

   57 
  

Exhibit Index

   95  
 

Signatures

   58 
 

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

   59 
 

Schedule IV – Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

   61 
 

Exhibit Index

   62 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Any statements included in this prospectus,annual report on Form10-K, including any statements in the document that are incorporated by reference herein that are not strictly historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. Certain such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, intentions or anticipated or projected events, results or conditions. Such forward-looking statements are dependent on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and they may be incapable of being realized. Such forward-looking statements include statements with respect to:

 

the declaration or payment of dividends and liquidating distributions by us;

 

the ownership, management and operation of properties;

 

potential dispositions of our properties, assets or other businesses;assets;

 

our policies regarding investments, dispositions financings and other matters;

our qualification as a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which we refer to as the Code;

 

the real estate industry and real estate markets in general;

the availability of debt and equity financing;

 

interest rates;

 

general economic conditions;

 

trends affecting us or our assets;

the effect of dispositions on capitalization and financial flexibility; and

 

the anticipated performance of our assets including, without limitation, statements regarding anticipated revenues, cash flows, funds, property net operating income, operating or profit margins and sensitivity to economic downturns or anticipated growth or improvements in any of the foregoing.

You are cautioned that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance and they involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. The information contained or incorporated by reference in this report and any amendment hereof, including, without limitation, the information set forth in “Item 1A—1A - Risk Factors” below or in any risk factors in documents that are incorporated by reference in this report, identifies important factors that could cause such differences. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may reflect any future events or circumstances.

PART I

ITEM 1.ITEM 1. BUSINESS

All references to the “Liquidating Trust”, “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company” refer to Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries.

General

Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust iswas organized on July 28, 2016 as a liquidating trust pursuant to a plan of liquidation of Winthrop Realty Trust, which we refer to as Winthrop. Winthrop, which began operations in 1961 under the name First Union Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments and changed its name to Winthrop Realty Trust in 2005, was a real estate investment trust formed under the laws of the State of Ohio. We conduct ourWinthrop conducted its business through ourits wholly owned operating partnership, WRT Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as the Operating Partnership. All references to the “Trust”, “we”, “us”, “our”, “WRT” or the “Company” refer to Winthrop Realty Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership.

We began operations in 1961 under the name First Union Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments and changed our name to Winthrop Realty Trust in 2005. SinceFrom January 1, 2004 we have beenthrough August 5, 2016, Winthrop was externally managed by FUR Advisors LLC, which we refer to as FUR Advisors or our Advisor. Since August 5, 2016, FUR Advisors has continued to manage our assets. The Advisor an entity that is majority owned by our currentWinthrop’s former executive officers and senior management, including Michael L. Ashner and Carolyn Tiffany.Tiffany, two of our Trustees.

OurWinthrop’s primary business iswas owning real property and real estate related assets. On April 28, 2014 ourWinthrop’s Board of Trustees adopted a plan of liquidation. The plan, which providesprovided for an orderly liquidation of ourWinthrop’s assets, was approved by holders of a majority of ourWinthrop’s common shares of beneficial interest (which we refer to as interests (“Common Shares)Shares”) at a special meeting of shareholders on August 5, 2014. At the time of the adoption of the plan we held 20 consolidated operating properties, 18 equity investments, eight loans receivable, one secured financing receivable and one loan security. At December 31, 2015, we held 10 consolidated operating properties, 10 equity investments, four loans receivable, one secured financing receivable and one loan security.

Prior to the adoption ofUnder the plan of liquidation, we categorized our investmentsif all of the assets of Winthrop were not disposed of by August 5, 2016, the then remaining assets and liabilities of Winthrop would be assigned to a liquidating trust.

On August 5, 2016, in accordance with Winthrop’s plan of liquidation, Winthrop transferred the then remaining assets and liabilities, including its ownership interests in the Operating Partnership, to the Liquidating Trust. The Liquidating Trust is governed by a Liquidating Trust Agreement by and among Winthrop and Michael L. Ashner, Howard Goldberg and Carolyn Tiffany, as trustees. Upon the transfer of the assets and liabilities to us on August 5, 2016, each Common Share was automatically converted into three reportable segments: (i)one unit of beneficial interest in the ownership of investment properties including wholly owned properties and investments in joint ventures which own investment properties,Liquidating Trust, which we refer to as operating properties; (ii)Units, and each holder of Common Shares become a beneficiary of the origination and acquisition of loans collateralized directly or indirectly by commercial and multi-family real property,Liquidating Trust, which we refer to as loan assets;beneficiaries. On October 3, 2016, Winthrop filed a Form 15 with the Securities and (iii)Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to terminate the ownershipregistration of equitythe Common Shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and debt interests in other real estate investment trusts (REITs), which we referWinthrop ceased filing reports under that Act. In reliance on prior guidance by the SEC, the Liquidating Trust will only file with the SEC annual reports on Form10-K and current reports on Form8-K.

The sole purpose of the Liquidating Trust is to as REIT securities. Subsequentwind up the affairs of Winthrop by liquidating its remaining assets, satisfying the assumed liabilities, paying all costs and expenses of the Liquidating Trust and distributing the remaining proceeds to the adoptionbeneficiaries. We have no objective to continue or engage in the conduct of a trade or business, expect as necessary for the orderly liquidation of the remaining assets.

Under the plan of liquidation Winthrop was not, and under our business has been,Liquidating Trust Agreement, we are not, permitted to make any new investments other than protective acquisitions or advances with respect to our existing assets. We are permitted to satisfy any existing contractual obligations including any capital call requirements and will continueacquisitions or dispositions pursuant to be,buy-sell provisions under existing joint venture documentation and pay for required tenant improvements and capital expenditures at our real estate properties. We are also permitted to invest our cash reserves in short-term U.S. Treasuries or other short-term obligations. The Liquidating Trust Agreement enables us to sell any and all of our assets without further approval of the beneficiaries and provides that liquidating distributions be made to the beneficiaries as determined by our trustees.

Pursuant to the Liquidating Trust Agreement, our affairs are overseen by three trustees, Michael L. Ashner, Howard Goldberg and Carolyn Tiffany. Until such time as our remaining assets are less than $250 million, the Liquidating Trust is required to use its commercially reasonable efforts to have one of its trustees satisfy the independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). FUR Advisors continues to administer our day to day affairs including overseeing the operation, management and disposition of our remaining assets. For providing these and other services, FUR Advisors is entitled to a base management fee and, in certain instances, an orderly fashion. Weincentive fee and termination fee. See “Employees” below for a description of the fees payable to FUR Advisors.

As a liquidating trust, Units are not freely transferable. Units will generally not be transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law. Therefore, the beneficiaries do not have the ability to realize any value from the Units except from distributions made by the Liquidating Trust, the timing of which will be solely at the discretion of our Trustees.

The Liquidating Trust will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the distribution of all of the remaining assets of the Liquidating Trust in accordance with the terms of the Liquidating Trust Agreement, or (ii) August 5, 2019. The Liquidating Trust may be extended beyond August 5, 2019 if our Trustees determine that an extension is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose of the Liquidating Trust. Although no longer classify our assets in these separate segments to make operating decisions or assess performance. Accordingly, we have only one reporting and operating segment subsequent to July 31, 2014.

Atassurances can be given, it is anticipated that the liquidation will be completed by December 31, 2015 we had total assets2018.

The dissolution process and the amount and timing of $745,629,000distributions involves risks and uncertainties. As such, it is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate amount of liquidation proceeds that will actually be distributed to beneficiaries or the timing of such payments. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the distributions will equal or exceed the estimate of net assets presented in liquidationthe Consolidated Statements of $516,396,000. The net assets in liquidation at December 31, 2015 would result inNet Assets. Prior to August 5, 2016, Winthrop paid liquidating distributions of approximately $14.18totaling $7.75 per Common Share. Subsequent to the transfer to the Liquidating Trust, liquidating distributions totaling $1.50 per Unit have been paid.

Our executive offices are located at 7 Bulfinch Place, Suite 500, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 and Two Jericho Plaza, Jericho, New York 11753. Our telephone number is (617)570-4614 and our website is located athttp://www.winthropreit.com. The information contained on our website does not constitute part of this Annual Report on Form10-K. On our website you can obtain, free of charge, a copy of our Annual Report on Form10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form10-Q, Current Reports on Form8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after we file such material electronically with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission, which we refer to as the SEC.

Plan of LiquidationAssets

The plan of liquidation that was approved on August 5, 2014 provides for an orderly sale of our assets, payment of our liabilities and other obligations and the winding up of operations and dissolution of the Trust. We are not permitted to make any new investments other than protective acquisitions or advances with respect to our existing assets including providing seller financing to purchasers of our assets if we deem it prudent to facilitate the sale of such asset. We are permitted to satisfy any existing contractual obligations including any capital call requirements and acquisitions or dispositions pursuant to buy-sell provisions under existing joint venture documentation, pay for required tenant improvements and capital expenditures at our real estate properties, and repurchase our existing Common Shares. We are also permitted to invest our cash reserves in short-term U.S. Treasuries or other short-term obligations.

The plan of liquidation enables us to sell any and all of our assets without further approval of the shareholders and provides that liquidating distributions be made to the shareholders as determined by the Board of Trustees. Pursuant to applicable REIT rules, in order to be able to deduct liquidating distributions as dividends, we must complete the disposition of our assets by August 5, 2016, two years after the date the plan of liquidation was adopted by shareholders.

As we currently anticipate that all of our assets will not be sold by such date, we intend to satisfy this requirement by distributing our unsold assets to a liquidating trust at the end of such two-year period. The sole purpose of the liquidating trust will be to liquidate any remaining assets and, after satisfying any remaining liabilities, distribute the proceeds of the sale of assets to the holders of the interests in the liquidating trust. The liquidating trust will be managed by one or more trustees, which we presently expect will initially include at least one trustee that satisfies the independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), designated by the Trust’s Board of Trustees atAt the time of formation of the liquidating trust. Although Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) regulations do not provide any specific guidance as to the length of time a liquidating trust may last, the IRS’s ruling guidelines call for a term not to exceed three years, which period may be extended.

If we transfer our assets to a liquidating trust, our shareholders will receive beneficial interests in the liquidating trust in proportion to Common Shares held in the Trust. Holders of our Common Shares should note that unlike our Common Shares, which are freely transferable, beneficial interests in the liquidating trust will generally not be transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law. Therefore, the recipients of the interests in the liquidating trust will not have the ability to realize any value from these interests except from distributions made by the liquidating trust, the timing of which will be solely in the discretion of the liquidating trust’s trustees. If we transfer our assets to a liquidating trust, holders of our Common Shares will be treated for federal and, to the extent applicable, state income tax purposes as if they received a distribution of their pro rata share of the fair market value of any assets that are transferred to a liquidating trust and will be subject to federal and, to the extent applicable, state income tax to the extent that such deemed distribution exceeds the remaining tax basis of such holder’s Common Shares. Any distributions received by holders of our Common Shares during the course of our liquidation will be considered to be reductions of such holder’s tax basis in the Common Shares.

Based on current guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission we anticipate that the liquidating trust will be required to file only annual reports containing unaudited financial statements on Form 10-K and current reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The dissolution process and the amount and timing of distributions involves risks and uncertainties. As such, it is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate amount of liquidation proceeds that will actually be distributed to holders of Common Shares (or, to the extent applicable, holders of beneficial interests in the liquidating trust) or the timing of such payments. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the distributions will equal or exceed the estimate of net assets presented in the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets. To date, liquidating distributions have been paid totaling $4.50 per Common Share.

We expect to continue to qualify as a REIT throughout the liquidation until such time as our remaining assets, if any, are transferred into a liquidating trust. The Board of Trustees shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to cause us to maintain our REIT status, provided however, the Board of Trustees may elect to terminate our status as a REIT if it determines that such termination would be in the best interest of the shareholders.

Management

We have engaged FUR Advisors to administer our affairs including seeking, servicing and managing our investments. For providing these and other services, FUR Advisors is entitled to a base management fee and, in certain instances, an incentive fee and termination fee. See “Employees” below for a description of the fees payable to FUR Advisors.

Pursuant to our bylaws, the consent of our Board of Trustees is required to acquire or dispose of an investment with a value in excess of $10,000,000. Our executive officers are permitted to acquire or dispose of an investment with an aggregate value of $10,000,000 or less without the consent of our Board of Trustees. However, if such transaction is with (i) our Advisor (and any successor advisor), Michael Ashner, or any of their respective affiliates; (ii) certain stated entities which are, or were, affiliated with us; (iii) a beneficial owner of more than 4.9% of our outstanding common shares of beneficial interest which we refer to as our Common Shares, either directly or upon the conversion of any of our preferred shares; or (iv) a beneficial owner of more than 4.9% of any other entity in which we hold a 10% or greater interest, then regardless of the amount of the transaction, such transaction must be approved by a majority of our independent trustees, acting in their capacity as members of our Conflicts Committee.

Investment, Operating and Capital Strategy

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, Winthrop held 20 consolidated operating properties, 18 equity investments, eight loans receivable, one secured financing receivable and one loan security. At December 31, 2016, we were engaged in the business of owningheld seven consolidated operating properties, six equity investments and managing real property and real estate related assets. Our business objective was to maximize long term shareholder value through aone loan receivable.

At December 31, 2016 we had total return value approach to real estate investing which emphasized superior risk adjusted returns. As a result of our emphasis on total return, we did not select or manage our investments for short-term dividend growth, but rather towards achieving overall superior total return. While this approach resulted in short-term uneven earnings, we believe this approach resulted in long term increased entity value.

We are a diversified REIT and as such we were able to invest in a broad range of investment opportunities. These opportunities included different investment types, sectors and geographic areas all at varying levels in the capital stack. In addition, because of our size we were able to make investments in transactions that were smaller and would generally be disregarded by larger real estate investors. Further, we also acquired assets through joint ventures and strategic alliances which allowed us to employ third party co-investment capital to maximize diversification of risk and reduce capital concentration and, in certain instances, leverage off our joint venture partner’s experience and expertise in specific geographic areas and/or specific asset types.

The decision to adopt the plan of liquidation followed a lengthy process in which our Board of Trustees explored numerous alternatives including continuing under the then current business plan, a revised business plan, acquiring through merger or otherwise the assets of another real estate company, seeking to dispose of our$473,913,000 and net assets through a merger or a portfolio sale, and liquidation. Based on a number of factors, in April 2014 the Board of Trustees determined that a liquidation of our$327,927,000. The net assets was in the best interestliquidation at December 31, 2016 would result in liquidating distributions of our common shareholders.The factors considered at that time included:

The relative stagnant price of the Common Shares over the previous three years.

The continued failure of the Common Share price to approximate the low end of our reported net asset value.

The limited trading volume in the Common Shares and the certainty of liquidity that a liquidation offers at a value that is expected to be not less than the low end of our reported net asset value.

The nature of our business strategy which was to invest in opportunistic real estate investments and the lack of such investments in the current market environment which would be accretive to our shareholders particularly in light of our cost of capital.

The limitation, absent a plan of liquidation, on the number of assets that we could sell in any calendar year due to applicable federal tax law restrictions relevant to a REIT in order not to be subject to a 100% tax on gain from sales.

Our inability to raise capital through the sale of Common Shares at a price that was not dilutive to existing shareholders.

The inability to obtain an offer for the entire company that our Board of Trustees believed was commensurate with the projected proceeds that could be obtained from a liquidation of our assets.

The overall return to shareholders during the past five years which was both below the Trust’s peer group (i.e., REITs with a diversity and other property focus and which had a current market value as of January 27, 2014 of less than $750 million) and the MSCI US REIT index.

The costs of continuing to operate a public company.

The federal income tax benefits that may be derived from the adoption of a plan of liquidation as all dividends on Common Shares are deemed a return of capital until the applicable holder has received dividends totaling its cost basis.

In addition, our Board of Trustees also considered potentially negative factors in their deliberations concerning the liquidation, including the following:

There could be no assurance that we would be successful in disposing of our assets for values equal to or exceeding the low range of our estimate of net asset value or that the dispositions would occur in the time frame expected.

The anticipated expenses and potential for unforeseen expenses that will or may be incurred in connection with the sale of our assets and the continued operation of the Trust.

The inability to take advantage of future changes in market conditions which could provide for presently unforeseen opportunistic investments that satisfy our investment strategy and minimum return parameters.

Depending on their tax basis in their shares, shareholders may recognize taxable gain in connection with the completion of the liquidation.

We may determine to distribute assets to a liquidating trust which may cause our shareholders to recognize taxable gain at the time of such distribution to the liquidating trust which we expect to occur, if at all, two years after the adoption of the plan of liquidation and may have adverse tax consequences on tax-exempt and foreign shareholders.

Shareholders would no longer participate in any future earnings or growth of the Trust’s assets or benefit from any increases in their value once such asset is sold.

As opposed to a business combination with a relatively short time frame during which a third party would acquire the Trust, the liquidation process would involve a longer distribution process and will require the Trust to incur potentially larger administrative and other costs.

Certain conflicts of interest could exist for the Trust’s management in connection with the liquidation.

The likelihood that the price of the Common Shares will decrease as we make distributions to shareholders.

The potential loss of key personnel who provide services to the Trust and FUR Advisors.

Assetsapproximately $9.00 per Unit.

Operating Properties

See Item 2. Properties for a description of our Operating Properties

Operating Property Activity

701 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York– capital contributionscontributions/refinancingDuring 2015we2016,Winthrop and us made additional capital contributions of $8,865,000$13,013,000 with respect to our interest in the venture that holds an indirect interest in the property located at 701 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, bringing aggregate capital contributions through December 31, 20152016 to $115,489,000.$128,502,000. We have committedcontractually obligated to investcontribute up to $125,000,000$137,256,000 to the venture. No capital contributions have been made in 2017, and no capital calls are expected for the remainder of 2017.

On November 1, 2016 this venture refinanced a portion of its existing indebtedness with a new $510,000,000 mortgage loan and a new $255,500,000 mezzanine loan. The new loans bear interest at a blended rate of LIBOR plus 6.49% per annum with a LIBOR floor of 0.40%, require payments of interest only and mature November 9, 2018, subject to threesix-month extensions. These new loans replaced the existing mortgage and mezzanine loans in the aggregate amount of $615,000,000 and which bore interest at LIBOR plus 8% per annum. The existing $200,000,000EB-5 mezzanine loan which bears interest at 5.9% per annum remains in this venture. Toplace.

At closing, $237,500,000 of the extentmortgage loan and $176,000,000 of the mezzanine loan were drawn down. At December 31, 2016 the outstanding balances on the mortgage loan, mezzanine loan andEB-5 loan were $240,041,000, $203,466,000 and $195,000,000, respectively. The remaining $326,993,000 in the aggregate is available to be drawn down to fund completion of construction of the retail and hotel development.

446 Highline LLC (450 West 14th Street), New York, New York – refinancing –On April 13, 2016 the venture requires additional capital oncein which we have fullyhold a preferred equity interest refinanced the first mortgage debt collateralized by the underlying property. In connection with the refinancing, Winthrop funded our required $125,000,000, we haveapproximately $3,175,000 to the optionventure to cover closing costs and to fund our pro rata shareinitial escrows. Of this amount, $2,540,000 is considered to be a capital contribution and the remaining $635,000 was a loan to its venture partner. The partner loan bore interest at 12% per annum and was due on July 5, 2016. The partner loan was repaid in full in July 2016. Upon repayment of such additional capital needs.

The indebtedness encumbering the asset held bypartner loan, the venture was modified to (i) provide for an additional one year extension option potentially extending the final maturity on the loan, if fully extended, to January 31, 2020 and (ii) permit up to $200,000,000 in 5.9% EB-5 financing (of which $106,000,000partner has been funded as of December 31, 2015), withdeemed to have made a corresponding reductioncapital contribution to the venture in the existing mezzanine loan borrowing, thereby resulting in interest savings toamount of the venture.partner loan.

Disposition Activity

Sullivan Center, Chicago, Illinois – capital contributions / contractsale of interest -On April 27, 2016 Winthrop sold its interests in this asset to its venture partner for sale –We have committed to fund 100%aggregate gross proceeds of retail tenant improvements and capital expenditure needs and 80% of office tenant improvements and capital expenditure needs atapproximately $95,270,000 which included the Sullivan Center propertyownership interest in Chicago, Illinois that are not met by current operating cash flow at the property. During 2015 we funded $3,998,000 for improvements, and to date in 2016 we funded an additional $2,794,000 for improvements. All amounts funded are considered additions to the mezzanine loan and accrue interestthat was classified as a secured financing. The sale price was consistent with Winthrop’s liquidation value at the rate of 15% per annum.

On January 8, 2016 we entered into a contract with our Sullivan Center venture partner to sell our interest in WRT One South State Lender LP which holds the mezzanine loan on the property and our interest in WRT-Elad One South State Equity LP for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $91,576,000 subject to upward adjustment for additional advances on the mezzanine loan by us prior to closing plus accrued and unpaid interest. The additional $2,794,000 advanced on the mezzanine loan on January 15, 2016 will be added to the purchase price at closing. The buyer’s $3,000,000 deposit under the purchase contract is non-refundable. If consummated, the sale is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2016.December 31, 2015.

44 Monroe—Lake Brandt, Greensboro, North Carolina – property sale—sale -On April 14, 2015 the venture in which we holdMay 12, 2016 Winthrop sold to an 83.7% interest soldindependent third party its apartment building located in Phoenix, Arizonaresidential property known as Lake Brandt Apartments for gross proceeds of $50,650,000. The entire net proceeds, after closing costs and pro-rations, of approximately $49,143,000 were used to pay down the loan collateralized by the remaining properties in the venture. The liquidation value of this property was $50,650,000 at December 31, 2014.

Vintage Housing Holdingssale of interest—We invested an additional $5,645,000 in this venture in the first quarter of 2015. The capital contribution was used to acquire the limited partnership interest in two of the underlying partnerships. During the first half of 2015 we received distributions totaling $4,959,000 from the venture. On June 1, 2015 we sold our interest in the venture$20,000,000 and received net proceeds of approximately $82,471,000. The liquidation value of this investment was $82,928,000 at December 31, 2014.

Cerritos, California – property sale—On September 16, 2015 we sold our office property located in Cerritos, California for gross proceeds of $30,500,000 and received net proceeds of $6,174,000$6,296,000 after satisfaction of the third party mortgage debt and closing costs and pro rations.costs. The liquidation value of the property was $29,916,000$20,000,000 at December 31, 2014.2015.

Highgrove, Stamford, Connecticut – contract forproperty sale - On June 26, 2015May 19, 2016 the venture in which we holdWinthrop held an 83.7% interest entered into a contract (the “First Purchase Agreement”) to sellsold its apartment building located in Stamford, Connecticut for gross proceeds of $90,000,000. An additional $1,000,000 non-refundable deposit$87,500,000. Proceeds of the sale were used to fully satisfy the $77,767,000 mortgage loan collateralized by the property and the venture’s remaining property in Houston, Texas. Exclusive of the forfeited deposits discussed below, the liquidation value of the property was received from the buyer in November 2015 bringing the total aggregate non-refundable deposits received from the buyer to $5,000,000. On$85,000,000 at December 31, 2015.

The property was previously under contract with a different purchaser which contract was terminated on January 21, 2016 the First Purchase Agreement was terminated due to the prospective purchaser’s inability to timely close. In accordance with the terms of the First Purchase Agreement,that contract, the venture retained the prospective purchaser’s $5,000,000 deposit.

On February 18, 2016 the venture entered into a purchase agreement (the “Second Purchase Agreement”) to sell this asset for gross proceeds of $87,500,000. The purchaser has provided a $10,000,000 non-refundable deposit. The closing is expected to occur, if at all, in the second quarter of 2016. In connection with entering into the Second Purchase Agreement, Subsequently, the venture entered into a settlement agreement with the prospective purchaser under the First Purchase Agreement providingwhich provided for thea return of a portion of the retained deposit. In February 2016 the venture returned $1,000,000 of the previously retained deposit and, an agreement to return up toupon the sale of the property, the venture returned an additional $1,500,000 of the previously retained deposit upon the closing or termination of the Second Purchase Agreement. As a result, assuming the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Second Purchase Agreement, the venture will receive gross sales proceeds, inclusive of forfeited deposits, totaling $90,000,000.deposit.

Mentor RetailJacksonville, Floridatenant bankruptcyproperty saleOn October 5, 2015 American Apparel filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection. American Apparel leases 100% of the property owned by the Mentor Retail LLC venture in which the Trust has a 50% equity interest and holds the first mortgage debt. On DecemberJune 30, 2015 American Apparel filed with the bankruptcy court assuming the lease at the Mentor Retail property. The bankruptcy filing had no impact on the liquidation values of our equity investment in Mentor Retail or our Mentor Building loan receivable.

Edens Center and Norridge Commons –On October 9, 2015, in connection with the repayment in full of the loan receivable collateralized by the Edens Center and Norridge Commons properties discussed below, we2016 Winthrop sold our general partner interests in the two properties for an aggregate price of $493,000 pursuant to the terms of an existing option agreement. The sale price plus aggregate distributions received in 2015 was consistent with our liquidation value at December 31, 2014.

Lake Brandt, Greensboro, North Carolina – contract for sale—On January 20, 2016 we entered into a contract with an independent third party to sell our residentialits warehouse property known as Lake Brandt Apartmentsin Jacksonville, Florida for gross proceeds of $20,000,000. The Buyer’s $500,000 deposit under the contract is non-refundable. If consummated,$10,500,000. In connection with the sale, is expected to close inWinthrop provided seller financing of $8,400,000 which loan requires interest only payments and matures on July 1, 2019. The loan bears interest at the second quarterrate of 2016.LIBOR plus 5% with a floor of 6% and a ceiling of 8%. The liquidation value was $20,000,000$11,432,000 at December 31, 20152015.

Mentor Retail, Chicago, Illinois – property sale –On July 29, 2016 the venture in which Winthrop held a 49.9% interest sold the Mentor Retail property located in Chicago, Illinois for gross proceeds of $10,450,000. During 2016 Winthrop received aggregate distributions of $3,906,000 from this venture which includes Winthrop’s share of operating cash flow and $18,610,000sale proceeds through the dissolution of the venture. The liquidation value of this investment was $2,986,000 at December 31, 2014.2015.

One East Erie, Chicago, Illinois – property sale – On August 11, 2016 we sold to an independent third party our office property known as One East Erie for gross proceeds of $47,900,000 and received net proceeds of $46,982,000 after payment of closing costs. The liquidation value was $53,000,000 at December 31, 2015.

Loan Assets

The following table sets forth certain information relating to our loans receivable loan securities and loans held in equity investments. All information presented is as of December 31, 20152016 (in thousands).

:

Name

  Position  Asset Type  Location  Stated Interest
Rate (1)
 Carrying
Amount (2)
   Par
Value
   Maturity
Date (3)
   Senior
Debt (4)
 

Loans Receivable

               

Rockwell (5)

  Mezzanine  Industrial  Shirley, NY  12.00% $ —      $1,486     05/01/16    $16,194  

Churchill

  Whole loan  Mixed use  Churchill, PA  LIBOR + 3.75%  —       333     08/01/16     —    

Poipu Shopping Village

  B Note  Retail  Kauai, HI  6.618%  2,769     2,756     01/06/17     27,896  

Mentor Building

  Whole loan  Retail  Chicago, IL  10.00%  2,511     2,497     09/10/17     —    
         

 

 

       
         $5,280        
         

 

 

       

Loan Securities

               

WBCMT 2007 WHL8 (6)

  CMBS  Hotel  Various  LIBOR + 1.75% $ —      $1,130     12/31/15    $51,000  
         

 

 

       
         $ —          
         

 

 

       

Loans in Equity Investment

               
Our loan assets held in equity investments consist of our investments in Concord Debt Holdings LLC, CDH CDO LLC and RE CDO Management LLC.   

   Position   Asset Type   Location   Stated Interest
Rate (1)
  Carrying
Amount (2)
   Par Value   Maturity
Date (3)
  Senior
Debt (4)
 

Name

               

Loans Receivable

               

Jacksonville (5)

   Whole Loan    Warehouse    Jacksonville, FL    LIBOR + 5%  $8,400   $8,400   07/01/19  $—   
         

 

 

       
         $8,400       
         

 

 

       

Loans in Equity Investment

Our loan assets held in equity investments consist of our investments in Concord Debt Holdings LLC, CDH CDO LLC and RE CDO Management LLC.

 

(1)Represents contractual interest rates without giving effect to loan discount and accretion. The stated interest rate may be significantly different than our effective interest rate on certain loan investments.

(2)Carrying amount represents the estimated amount expected to be collected on disposition of the loan, plus contractual interest receivable at December 31, 2015.2016.

(3)Maturity date after giving effect to all contractual extensions.

(4)Debt which is senior in payment and priority to our loan.

(5)Loan defaulted in December 2013. Carrying amount is net of a $348 loan loss reserve.

(6)The loan security is in maturity default. No recovery is expected based on underlying collateral value.has an interest rate floor of 6% and an interest rate ceiling of 8%.

Loan Asset Repayment/Disposition Activity

Edens Center and Norridge CommonsMentor Building, Chicago, Illinoisloan pay down –On February 5, 2015July 29, 2016 the Norridge, Illinois property,Mentor Retail Building which was one of the two properties that collateralized this loan receivable was sold, and weWinthrop received a principal payment$2,510,000 in full repayment of $15,275,000the loan plus all accrued and unpaid interest due in connection with the sale.interest. The outstanding principal balance onliquidation value of the loan receivable was $225,000 following$2,511,000 at December 31, 2015.

Churchill, Pennsylvania – On October 5, 2016 we entered into a discounted payoff agreement with the repayment. Additional payments onborrower under the Churchill loan. The agreement provided for the loan, were received reducing thewhich had an outstanding principal balance of $333,000 to $97,000 at September 30, 2015. Upon satisfaction of the loan, we were entitled to a participation interest equal to 30% of the value of both of the properties which collateralized the loan in excess of $115,000,000. On October 9, 2015 webe fully satisfied for $100,000. We received $3,100,000$100,000 in full satisfaction of the loan receivable andpursuant to the participation interest.

Concord Debt Holdings –During May 2015 we received a distribution of $20,173,000 from our Concord Debt Holdings LLC venture. The distribution was in connection with the saleterms of the luxury hotel assets owned by the MSREF hotel venture in which Concord Debt Holdings LLC held an interest.

CDH CDO LLC—On June 25, 2015 the venture closed on the sale of four bond assets and one loan asset for gross proceeds of $54,122,000. The proceeds of the sale were utilized to fully satisfy the debt of the venture and the CDO structure was collapsed. All remaining assets of CDH CDO LLC are held free of debt. Additionally, in June 2015 a loan asset held by the venture was repaid at par which was consistent with our liquidation value at December 31, 2014. On July 1, 2015 we received a $6,200,000 distribution from this venture.agreement. The liquidation value of this investmentthe loan receivable was reduced by $15,274,000$0 at December 31, 2015 as a result2015.

Poipu Shopping Village –On November 10, 2016 we received $2,741,000 in full repayment, inclusive of a decreaseall accrued and unpaid interest, on theB-Note collateralized by the Poipu Shopping Village located in the estimated underlying collateralKoloa, Hawaii. The liquidation value of one of the remaining loan assets based on the tenant’s notice of non-renewal.receivable was $2,756,000 at December 31, 2015.

Employees

As of December 31, 20152016 we had no employees. Our day to day affairs are administered by ourthe Advisor pursuant to the terms of an advisory agreement for five years effective January 1, 2013 which we refer to, as the same may be amended from time to time, as the “Advisory Agreement.” Upon expiration of the current term, the Advisory Agreement is automatically renewed for successive one-year periods unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Advisory Agreement.

Under the Advisory Agreement, we pay to our Advisor is paid a quarterly base management fee equal to 1.5% of (i)which, at December 31, 2016, equaled $880,000. The base management fee was determined based on the aggregate issuance price of our outstanding equity securities plus (ii) 0.25% of any equity contribution by an unaffiliated third party to a venture managed by us.the Common Shares at August 1, 2016. The Advisory Agreement provides that any dividendsliquidating distributions paid on account of Common SharesUnits that result in a reduction of the threshold amount (as described below) at the date of our liquidation or disposition are deemed a reduction in the aggregate issuance price of the Common Shares, thereby resulting in a reduction of the base management fee. In addition to receiving a base management fee, our Advisor is entitled to receive an incentive fee for administering the Liquidating Trust and, in certain instances, a termination fee upon an early termination of the Advisory Agreement under certain circumstances or the liquidation of disposition of the Trust.circumstances. Further, our Advisor, or its affiliate, is also entitled to receive property management fees and construction management fees at commercially reasonable rates.

The incentive fee is equal to 20% of any amounts available for distribution in excess of the threshold amount and is only payable at such time, if at all, (i) when holders of our Common SharesUnits receive aggregate dividendsdistributions above the threshold amount or (ii) upon termination of the Advisory Agreement if the net value of our assets exceeds the threshold amount based on then current market values and appraisals. That is, the incentive fee is not payable annually but only at such time, if at all, as shareholderswe have received dividendspaid liquidating distributions from and after December 31, 2016 in excess of the threshold amount ($427,686,000271,614,000 on December 31, 20152016 plus an annual return thereon equal to the greater of (x) 4% or (y) the 5 year U.S. Treasury Yield plus 2.5% (such return, the “Growth Factor”) less any dividendsdistributions paid from and after January 1, 2016)2017). The incentive fee will also be payable if the Advisory Agreement is terminated, other than for cause (as defined) by us or with cause by our Advisor, and if on the date of termination the net value of the Liquidating Trust’s assets exceeds the threshold amount. At December 31, 20152016 the threshold

amount required to be distributed before any incentive fee would be payable to FUR Advisors was $427,686,000,$271,614,000, which was equivalent to $11.94$7.58 per Common Share.Unit. At December 31, 2015,2016, based on our estimate of liquidating distributions, it is estimated that the Advisor would be entitled to an incentive fee of $15,305,000 in connection with$8,319,000 upon disposition of all our liquidation.assets. This amount has been accrued and is reflected in our net assets in liquidation at December 31, 2015.2016.

With respect to the termination fee, it is only payable if there is (i) a termination of the Advisory Agreement for any reason other than for cause (as defined) by us or with cause by our Advisor, or (ii) a disposition of all or substantially all of our assets, or (iii) an election by us to orderly liquidate our assets. The termination fee, if payable, is equal to the lesser of (i) the base management fee paid to our Advisor for the prior twelve month period or (ii) either (x) in the case of a termination of the Advisory Agreement, 20% of the positive difference, if any between (A) the appraised net asset value of our assets at the date of termination and (B) the threshold amount less $104,980,000, or (y) in the case of a disposition, or liquidation, 20% of any dividendsliquidating distributions paid on account of our Common SharesUnits at such time as the threshold amount is reduced to $104,980,000, which, based on current estimates, will be achieved at such time as additional liquidating distributions of approximately $9.01$4.65 per Common ShareUnit in excess of the Growth Factor have been paid. For example, if all of our assets were sold and the Trust had been liquidatedproceeds therefrom were distributed to holders of Units at January 1, 2016,2017, the termination fee would only have been payable if additional liquidating distributions of approximately $9.01$4.65 per Common ShareUnit had been paid, and then only until the total termination fee paid would have equaled $9,496,000 (the base management fee for the twelve months prior to the approved plan of liquidation), which amount would be achieved when total additional liquidating distributions paid per Common ShareUnit equaled approximately $10.05.$5.69. At December 31, 20152016 it is estimated that the Advisor will be entitled to a termination fee of $9,496,000 in connection withupon the disposition of our liquidation.remaining assets. This amount has been accrued and is reflected in our net assets in liquidation at December 31, 2015.

In connection with the modifications entered into in February 2013 with respect to the Advisory Agreement, we issued 600,000 restricted Common Shares, which Common Shares were issued under our 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan. In connection with the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust’s compensation committee has authorized amendments to the grant agreements to provide for an early expiration of the forfeiture period and the reissuance of forfeited shares. See Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 20 for additional information on the grants.2016.

Competition

We currently compete with other properties located in markets in which our assets are located both from an operations perspective and with respect to the disposition of our assets. We cannot assure you that the competitive pressures we face will not have a material adverse effect on our business and our net assets in liquidation.

We derive significant benefit from our present advisor structure, where our Advisor’s experienced management team provides us with resources at substantially less cost than if such persons were directly employed by us. Through its broad experience, our Advisor’s senior management team has established a network of contacts and relationships, including relationships with operators, financing sources, investment bankers, commercial real estate brokers, potential tenants and other key industry participants.

Environmental Regulations

Our operations and properties are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the environment including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health and safety. These are discussed further under Item 1A – Risk Factors.

Segment Data

As discussed earlier, withWith the adoption of the plan of liquidation we have only one reporting and operating segment subsequent to July 31, 2014. Reportable segment data for the periods prior to August 1, 2014 may be found under Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Note 22.

Additional Information

The following materials are available free of charge through our website at www.winthropreit.com as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended:

 

our Annual Reports on Form10-K and all amendments thereto;

 

our quarterly reports on Form10-Q and all amendments thereto;

 

our current reports on Form8-K and all amendments thereto;

 

other SEC filings;

 

organizational documents;

 

Audit Committee Charter;

Compensation Committee Charter;

Conflicts Committee Charter;

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter;

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; and

 

Corporate Governance Guidelines.

We will provide a copy of the foregoing materials without charge to anyone who makes a written request to our Investor Relations Department, c/o FUR Advisors, LLC, 7 Bulfinch Place, Suite 500, P.O. Box 9507, Boston, Massachusetts 02114.

We also intend to promptly disclose on our website any amendments that we make to, or waivers for our Trustees or executive officers that we grant from, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

New York Stock Exchange Certification

As required by applicable New York Stock Exchange listing rules, on July 1, 2015, following our 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer submitted to the New York Stock Exchange a certification that he was not aware of any violation by us of New York Stock Exchange corporate governance listing standards.

ITEM 1A – RISK–RISK FACTORS

We, our assetsIn addition to other information in this annual report on Form10-K, the following risk factors should be carefully reviewed because such factors may have a significant impact on the execution of the Plan of Dissolution and the entities in which we invest are subject to a number of risks customary for REITstiming and owners of real estate and debt instruments secured, directly or indirectly, by real estate. In addition, as a result of the adoption of the plan of liquidation we are subject to additional risks that may affect the ultimate amount of future liquidating distributions, payableif any, to holders of our Common Shares. Material factors that may adversely affect our business operations and, accordingly, the ultimate amount of liquidating distributions payable on our Common Shares are summarized below.

Risks incidental to real estate investments

Our assets consist of direct ownership and operation of operating properties and loan assets secured, directly or indirectly, by operating properties.beneficial unitholders. As a result of the adoption of our plan of liquidation, we will not make any further investments other thanrisk factors set forth below and elsewhere in very limited instances as detailedthis Form10-K, and the risks discussed in our planother filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, actual results could differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.

We cannot assure you of liquidation. Accordingly, an investmentthe exact amount or timing of any future distribution to our beneficial unitholders.

Our estimate of net assets in us depends uponliquidation at December 31, 2016 was $327,927,000, or $9.00 per Unit. This estimation is based on a number of estimates and assumptions including asset hold periods, expected revenues and expenses and other factors not within our control such as capitalization rates and market conditions. However, the financial performanceliquidation and the value of our current portfolio of operating properties as well as the operating properties securing our loan assets, which operating properties aredissolution process is subject to the risks normally associated with the ownership, operationnumerous uncertainties and disposalmay result in less than anticipated or no remaining capital available for future distribution to our beneficial unitholders. The precise nature, amount and timing of real estate propertiesany future distribution to our beneficiaries will depend on and real estate related assets,could be delayed by a number of factors including:

 

adverse changes in general and local economic conditions which affect the demand for real estate assets;

 

longer than anticipated hold periods of our assets;

competition from other properties;

 

fluctuations in interest rates;

borrower defaults;

 

reduced availability of financing;

 

the cyclical nature of the real estate industry and possible oversupply of, or reduced demand for, properties in the markets in which our investments are located;

 

the attractiveness of our properties to tenants and purchasers;

 

how well we manage our properties;

changes in market rental rates and our ability to rent space on favorable terms;

 

the financial condition of our tenants and borrowers including their becoming insolvent and bankrupt;

 

the need to periodically renovate, repair and re-lease space and the costs thereof;

increases in maintenance, insurance and operating costs;

 

civil unrest, armed conflict or acts of terrorism against the United States; andinability to foreclose on our loan assets;

 

earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters or acts of God that may result in uninsured losses.

In addition,unforeseen costs including those relating to any changes to applicable federal, state and local regulations, zoning and tax laws and potential liability under environmental and other laws affect real estate values. Further, throughoutvalues; and

earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters or acts of God that may result in uninsured losses.

We will continue to incur liabilities and expenses that will reduce the period that we own real property, regardless of whether or not a property is producing any income, we must make significant expenditures, including those for property taxes, maintenance, insurance and related charges and debt service. The risks associated with real estate investments may adversely affect our operating results and financial position, and therefore the fundsamount available for distribution out of the liquidation to our holders of Common Shares.

Risks that May Delay or Reduce Our Liquidating Distributionsbeneficial unitholders.

Our estimate of net assets in liquidation at December 31, 2015 was $516,396,000, or $14.18 per Common Share. This estimation is based on a number of estimates and assumptions including asset hold periods, expected revenuesLiabilities and expenses from operations, such as insurance, legal, accounting and consulting fees and other factors not within our control suchoperating expenses, will continue to be incurred as capitalization rates and market conditions. As a result, one or more of these assumptions may change during our liquidation. For example, if we sell an asset prior to its estimated sale date or a loan asset is satisfied prior to its maturity date,complete the net assets in liquidation could be reduced due to our receipt of less operating cash flow from such assets than initially estimated, however, we would receive sales proceeds sooner than previously expected. As a result, the actual amount of liquidating distributions we pay to holders of Common Shares may be more or less than our current estimate. In addition, there can be no assurance as to the timing, and the amount, of each liquidating distribution to our holders of Common Shares.

If we are unable to find buyers for our assets at our expected sales prices, our liquidating distributions may be delayed or reduced.

In calculating our estimated net assets in liquidation, we assumed that we will be able to find buyers for all of our assets at our estimated liquidation values. We, however, may have overestimated the sales prices that we will be able to obtain for these assets or underestimated the costs associated with such sales. For example, in order to find buyers in a timely manner, we may be required to accept a purchase price below our current estimate. If we are not able to find buyers for these assets in a timely manner or if we have overestimated the sales prices we will receive, our liquidating distributions payable to holders of our Common Shares would be delayed or reduced. Furthermore, our estimated net assets in liquidation is based on current market conditions and asset operations, but real estate market values are constantly changing and fluctuate with changes in interest rates, supply and demand dynamics, occupancy percentages, lease rates, the availability of suitable buyers, the perceived quality and dependability of income flows from tenancies and a number of other factors, both local and national. The net liquidation proceeds from each asset may also be affected by the terms of prepayment or assumption costs associated with debt encumbering each asset. In addition, minority ownership matters, transactional fees and expenses, environmental contamination at our properties or unknown liabilities, if any, may adversely impact the net liquidation proceeds from those assets.

If any of the parties to our future sale agreements default thereunder, or if these sales do not otherwise close, our liquidating distributions may be delayed or reduced.

The consummation of the potential sales for which we will enter into sale agreements will be subject to satisfaction of closing conditions. If any of the transactions contemplated by these future sale agreements do not close because of a buyer default, failure of a closing condition or for any other reason, we will need to locate a new buyer for the assets which we may be unable to do promptly or at prices or on terms that are as favorable as the original sale agreement. We will also incur additional costs involved in negotiating a new sale agreement for this asset. These additional costs are not included in our projections. In the event that we incur these additional costs, our liquidating distributions to our shareholders would be delayed or reduced.

If our transaction costs, liquidation costs or unpaid liabilities are greater than we expect, our liquidating distributions may be delayed or reduced.

Before making the liquidating distributions on our Common Shares, we will need to pay or arrange for the payment of all of our transaction costs in the liquidation, all other costs and all valid claims of our creditors. Our board may also decide to acquire one or more insurance policies covering unknown or contingent claims against us or them, for which we would pay a premium which has not yet been determined. Our board may also decide to establish a reserve fund to pay these contingent claims. The amounts of transaction costs in the liquidation are not yet final, so we have used estimates of these costs in calculating our estimated net assets in liquidation. To the extent that we have underestimated these costs in calculatingexpenses and liabilities exceed our projections or we incur unforeseen additional costs, our actual liquidating distributions may be lower than our estimated netcurrent estimates they will reduce the amount of assets in liquidation. In addition, if the claims of our creditors are greater than we have anticipated or we decideavailable for future distribution to acquire one or more insurance policies covering unknown or contingent claims against us, our liquidating distributions may be delayed or reduced. Further, if a reserve fund is established, payment of liquidating distributions to our holders of Common Shares may be delayed or reduced.beneficiaries.

We may be unablesubject to sell certainfinal examinations by taxing authorities across various jurisdictions, which may impact the amount of taxes that we pay and the ultimate distributions to our assets.beneficiaries.

Certain of our assets are subject to agreements that require the consent of our venture partner or ground lessor for the sale of the underlying asset or our interest in certain ventures. If we are unable to obtain the required consent we may have difficulty in timely selling such asset or, in the case of a venture, may need to acquire our venture partner’s interest through the exercise of our dispute resolution provisions which, in all such cases, may cause us to incur additional expenses and result in a delay in the sale of such assets which could reduce our liquidating distributions.

Our properties may subject us to known and unknown liabilities.

Our existing properties may have known and unknown liabilities for which we would have no recourse, or only limited recourse, to the former owners of such properties. As a result, if a liability were asserted against us based upon ownership of a property, we might be required to pay significant sums to settle it, which could adversely affect our financial results and cash flow. Unknown liabilities relating to our properties could include:

liabilities for clean-up of pre-existing disclosed or undisclosed environmental contamination; and

claims by tenants, vendors or other persons arising on account of actions or omissions of the former owners of the properties.

If we are unable to maintain the occupancy rates of currently leased space and lease currently available space, if tenants default under their leases or other obligations to us during the liquidation process or if our cash flow during the liquidation is otherwise less than we expect, our liquidating distributions may be delayed or reduced.

In calculating our estimated net assets in liquidation, we made certain assumptions as to each asset’s occupancy and rental rates, that we would be able to rent certain currently available space and that we would not experience any significant tenant defaults during the liquidation process that were not subsequently cured. Negative trends in one or more of these factors may adversely affect the resale value of the properties, which would reduce our liquidating distributions. To the extent that we receive less rental income than we expect during the liquidation process, our liquidating distributions will be reduced. We may also decide in the event of a tenant default to restructure the lease, which could substantially reduce the rent payable to us under the lease, or make other modifications that are unfavorable to us. This risk is substantial with respect to our net leased properties. As of December 31, 2015, our five single tenant properties, containing an aggregate of approximately 1,071,000 square feet of space are net leased to five different tenants. Gross leases accounting for approximately 2% of the aggregate annual base rent from our operating properties for 2015, representing approximately 2% of the net rentable square feet at the properties, are scheduled to expire in 2016. Other leases grant tenants early termination rights upon payment of a termination penalty.

We are subject to risksThe Liquidating Trust evaluates its probable exposures associated with the financial conditiontax filing positions of our tenantsboth Winthrop and our borrower’s tenants.

Our tenants or tenants at properties securing our loan assets may experience a downturnthe Liquidating Trust. At December 31, 2016, the Liquidating Trust believes it has no such exposures, and accordingly has not accrued any such charges. Significant judgment is required in their business resulting in their inability to make rental payments when due.

Indetermining the event that a tenant occupying a significant portion of one or more of our properties or whose rentalLiquidating Trust’s provision for income represents a significant portion of the rental revenue at such property or properties were to experience financial weakness, default on its lease, elect not to renew its lease or file bankruptcy it would negatively impact our financial conditiontaxes payable, and as a result, our liquidating distributions. Similarly, if a tenant occupying a significant portion of one or more of the properties securing our loan assets or whose rental income represents a significant portion of the rental revenue at such property or properties experiences financial weakness defaults on its lease, elects not to renew its lease or files for bankruptcy, it would negatively impact our net cash flow and the value of such asset and, as a result, our liquidating distributions. Additionally, the loss of a tenant at a property securing a loan asset could negatively impact the value of the property and, therefore, our collateral.

We may experience increased operating costs, which might reduce our estimated net assets in liquidation and the sales prices received for our properties.

Our properties are subject to increases in operating expenses such as for cleaning, electricity, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, administrative costs and other costs associated with security, landscaping and repairs and maintenance of our properties. In general, under our leases with tenants, we pass through all or a portion of these costs to them. There can be no assurance that tenants will actually bear the full burden of these higher costs, or that such increased costs will not lead them, or other prospective tenants, to seek office space elsewhere. If operating expenses increase, the availability of other comparable office space in the geographic markets of our properties might limit our ability to increase rents; if operating expenses increase without a corresponding increase in revenues, our profitability could diminish thereby reducing our estimated net assets in liquidation and limit the amount and likely delay the timing of our liquidating distributions.

We leverage our portfolio, which may adversely affect our financial condition and estimated net assets in liquidation.

We leverage our portfolio through borrowings. WeLiquidating Trust’s determinations may not prove to be able to meet our debt service obligations and, toaccurate. Winthrop and/or the extent that we cannot, we risk the loss of some or all of our assets to foreclosure or forced sale to satisfy our debt obligations.

Interest rate fluctuations may reduce our investment return.

Certain of our loan obligations have floating interest rates. In such cases, an increase in interest rates would increase our loan obligations. Where possible we have sought to mitigate these risks by acquiring interest rate cap agreements, rate collars and other similar protections. To the extent we have not mitigated these risks or our actions are ineffective, a fluctuation in interest rates could negatively impact our cash flow due to an increase in loan obligations.

Our loan assets are subject to delinquency and loss.

Our loan assets are directly or indirectly secured by income producing property. The ability of a borrower to make payments on the loan underlying these securities is dependent primarily upon the successful operation of the property rather than upon the existence of independent income or assets of the borrower since the underlying loans are generally non-recourse in nature. These loans are subject to risks of delinquency and foreclosure as well as risk associated with the capital markets. If a borrower were to default on a loan, it is possible that we would not recover the full value of the loan.

We may be unable to foreclose on the collateral securing our loan assets on a timely basis or our loan assetsLiquidating Trust may be subject to unfavorable treatment infinal examination by taxing authorities; thus, a borrower bankruptcy.

In certain states foreclosing on a property can be a lengthy and costly process. In addition, a borrower can file for bankruptcyfinal determination by the taxing authorities could increase or raise defenses that could delay our ability to realize on our collateral on a timely basis. In such instances, the increased costs and time required to realize on our collateral would likely result in a reduced return or loss on the investment. Further, if a borrower were to file for bankruptcy protection, a plan could be approved over our objection that would extend our loan for a perioddecrease amounts of time at an interest rate that is less than our cost of funds, thereby having a negative impact on our cash flow and reducing our liquidating distributions.

The subordinate nature of our B Notes is subject to risks relating to the structure and terms of the transactions, and there may not be sufficient funds or assets to satisfy the B Notes, which may result in losses to us.

We currently hold B Notes which are subordinate in payment to the more senior A Notes with respect to the loan. If a borrower defaults or declares bankruptcy, the amounts due on the A Notes are required to be satisfied in full prior to our receiving any amounts on account of our B Notes. Accordingly, there may not be sufficient funds remaining to satisfy our B Notes. Furthermore, the co-lender agreements limit our ability to amend the loan documents, assign the loan, accept prepayments, exercise remedies and control decisions made in bankruptcy proceedings relating to the borrower.

Deterioration of the credit markets may have an adverse impact on the ability of borrowers to obtain replacement financing.

A deterioration in the credit markets will make it extremely difficult for borrowers to obtain mortgage financing. The inability of borrowers to obtain replacement financing has, in the past, led and will in the future, likely lead to more loan defaults thereby resulting in expensive and time consuming foreclosure actions and/or negotiated extensions to existing loans beyond their current expirations on terms which may not be as favorable to us as the existing loans.

A prolonged economic slowdown, a lengthy or severe recession or instability in the credit markets could harm our operations and viability.

A prolonged economic slowdown, a lengthy or severe recession or the continued instability in the credit market will affect our operations and viability in a number of ways including:

Depressing prices for our operating properties, venture interests and loan assets;

Decreasing interest income received or increases in interest expenses paid;

Reducing the number of potential purchasers for our assets;

Increasing risk of default on loan assets; and

Limiting the ability to obtain new or replacement financing.

Some of our potential losses may not be covered by insurance.

We use our discretion in determining amounts, coverage limits and deductibility provisions of insurance, with a view to maintaining appropriate insurance coverage on our investments at a reasonable cost and on suitable terms. This may result in insurance coverage that, in the event of a substantial loss, would not be sufficient to pay the full current market value or current replacement cost of the lost investment and also may result in certain losses being totally uninsured. Inflation, changes in building codes, zoning or other land use ordinances, environmental considerations, lender imposed restrictions or other factors might not make it feasible to use insurance proceeds to replace the building after such building has been damaged or destroyed. Under such circumstances, the insurance proceeds, if any, received by us might not be adequate to restore our economic position with respect to such property. With respect to our net leased properties, under the lease agreements for such properties, the tenant is required to adequately insure the property, but should a loss occur their failure or inability to have adequate coverage might adversely affect our economic position with respect to such property.

Covenants and other provisions in our debt instruments could adversely affect our financial condition and the ultimate amount of liquidating distributions paid to holders of our Common Shares.

Debt instruments under which we are an obligor contain customary covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the lender, to further encumber, directly or indirectly, the applicable property. These restrictions can include, among other things, a limitation on our ability to incur debt based upon the level of our ratio of total debt to total assets, our ratio of secured debt to total assets, our ratio of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (which is commonly referred to as “EBITDA”) to interest expense and fixed charges, and a requirement for us to maintain a certain level of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt.

If we fail to remain qualified as a REIT, our holders of Common Shares would be adversely affected.

Although we expect to remain qualified as a REIT until such time, if at all, as we transfer any remaining assets and liabilities to a liquidating trust, given the changes in the nature of our assets and sources of our income that will result as we sell our assets, and the need to retain certain assets to meet our liabilities, there is no assurance that we will continue to qualify as a REIT through the completion of our liquidation. If we fail to remain qualified as a REIT, we would be taxed as a corporation for federal income tax purposes and could not deduct distributions to our shareholders in computing our taxable income. As a result, we would be liable for federal income taxes at corporate tax rates on our taxable income from operations and asset sales for the taxable year in which our qualification as a REIT terminates and any subsequent years, which could materially reduce the cash available for distribution to our shareholders.

The adoption of the plan of liquidation may cause our Common Shares to no longer be listed on the NYSE.

Although the adoption of the plan of liquidation has not caused our Common Shares to fail to meet the listing requirements of the NYSE, it is possible that as we reduce our overall assets through the distribution of sales proceeds whether to satisfy debt, expenses or to make liquidating distributions to our shareholders, we may fail to satisfy the requirement to cause our Common Shares to remain listed on the NYSE. If this were to occur, the ability to transfer Common Shares would be substantially limited which may reduce the market price for our Common Shares.

Distributing interests to a liquidating trust may cause you to recognize gain.

We do not expect we will have sold all of our assets by August 5, 2016. Our plan of liquidation requires that any remaining assets and liabilities be transferred to a liquidating trust. In that event, holders of Common Shares will be treated for federal income tax purposes as if they received a distribution of their pro rata share of the fair market value of any assets that are transferred to a liquidating trust, and will be subject to federal income tax to the extent that such “deemed” distribution exceeds the remaining tax basis of such holder’s Common Shares. As a result, holders of Common Shares may recognize taxable gain with respect to assets transferred to a liquidating trust prior to the subsequent sale of such assets and the distribution to them of the related net cash proceeds, if any. Such transfer also may have adverse tax consequences for tax-exempt and foreign shareholders.

Holders of Common Shares may not receive any profits resulting from the sale of one or more of our properties, or receive such profits in a timely manner, because we may provide financing to the purchaser of such property.

We may sell our assets either subject to or upon the assumption of any then outstanding mortgage debt or, alternatively, may provide financing to purchasers. We do not have any limitations or restrictions on taking such purchase money obligations. To the extent we receive promissory notes or other property in lieu of cash from sales, such proceeds, other than any interest payable on those proceeds, will not be included in net sale proceeds until and to the extent the promissory notes or other property are actually paid, sold, refinanced or otherwise disposed of. We may receive initial down payments in the year of sale in an amount less than the selling price and subsequent payments may be spread over a number of years. In such event, holders of Common Shares may experience a delay in the distribution of the net proceeds of a sale until such time as the installment payments are received.unitholders, perhaps significantly.

We will not make new investments.

In accordance with applicable tax law and our plan of liquidation, as a result of the implementation of the plan of liquidation, we are not permitted to make any new investments other than those required to satisfy existing contractual obligations and commitments, including any capital call requirements and acquisitions or dispositions pursuant to buy-sell provisions under existing venture documentation, pay for required tenant improvements and capital expenditures at our real estate properties, repurchase our existing Common Shares if we so choose and make protective acquisitions or advances with respect to our existing assets including providing seller financing to purchasers of our assets if we deem it prudent to facilitate the sale of such asset. Accordingly, we will not be able to use our cash to participate in new investments which could generate a greater return to holders of our Common Shares.

We may incur a 100% tax on any prohibited transactions.

Assuming that we remain qualified as a REIT, we will incur a 100% tax on our net income and gain derived from our sale of any property that we are treated as holding primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. We believe, but cannot assure, that all of our properties are held for investment and that none of the asset sales that we have made and intend to make pursuant to the plan of liquidation should be subject to this tax.

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make unanticipated expenditures that adversely affect our financial condition and liquidating distributions.

All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which we refer to as the ADA. The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. Although we believe that our properties are in compliance with the ADA, it is possible that we may have to incur additional expenditures which, if substantial, could adversely affect our financial condition and liquidating distributions.

In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building codes and other land use regulations, as they may be adopted by local, state and federal governmental agencies and bodies and become applicable to our properties. We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with those requirements and these expenditures could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidating distributions.

We may incur costs to comply with environmental laws.

The obligation to pay for the cost of complying with existing environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, as well as the cost of complying with future legislation, may increase our operating costs. Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances on or under the property. Environmental laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances and whether or not such substances originated from the property. In addition, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances, or the failure to remediate such property properly, may adversely affect our ability to borrow by using such property as collateral. We maintain insurance related to potential environmental issues on our properties which are not net leased which may not be adequate to cover all possible contingencies. In 2011 we were conveyed title to the land underlying our Churchill, Pennsylvania property. Prior to the conveyance of the land, a Phase II environmental study was performed. The study found that there were certain contaminants at the property all of which were within permitted ranges. In addition, given the nature and use of the property currently and in the past, it is possible that additional contamination could occur which could require remediation. We believe that based on applicable law and existing agreements any such remediation costs would be the responsibility of a prior owner or tenant.

Ability of our Advisor and other third parties directly affects our financial condition.

Other than for severe economic conditions or natural forces which may be unanticipated or uncontrollable, the ultimate value of our assets and the results of our operations will depend on the ability of our Advisor and other third parties we retain to operate and manage our assets in a manner sufficient to maintain or increase revenues and control our operating and other expenses in order to generate sufficient cash flows to pay amounts due on our indebtedness and to pay liquidating distributions toon our shareholders.Units.

We are dependent on our Advisor and the loss of our Advisor’s key personnel could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our Common Shares.Units.

We have no paid employees. Our officersaffairs are employees ofadministered by our Advisor. We have no separate facilities and are completely reliant on our Advisor whowhich has significant discretion as to the implementationtiming of the sales of our plan of liquidation.assets. We are subject to the risk that our Advisor will terminate its Advisory Agreement with us and that no suitable replacement will be found. Furthermore, we are dependent on the efforts, diligence, skill, network of business contacts and close supervision of all aspects of our business by our Advisor and, in particular, Michael Ashner Chairmanand Carolyn Tiffany, two of our Board of Trustees, and our chief executive officer, Carolyn Tiffany, our president, as well as our other former executive officers.officers of Winthrop. While we believe that we could find replacements for these key personnel, the loss of their services could have a negative impact on our operations and the market pricevalue of our shares.Units.

The termination fee and incentive fee payable to our Advisor may be substantial.

Pursuant to the terms of our Advisory Agreement, with our Advisor, our Advisor is entitled to receive an incentive fee and, in certain instances, a termination fee equal to 20% of any amounts available for distribution in excess of a threshold amount. The incentive fee is only payable at such time, if at all, (i) when holders of our Common Shares receive aggregate dividendsliquidating distributions are paid above a threshold amount or (ii) upon termination of our Advisory Agreement if the value of our net assets exceed the threshold amount based on then current market values and appraisals. That is, the incentive fee is not payable annually but only at such time, if at all, as shareholders have receivedthe liquidating distributions paid exceed the threshold amount or, if the Advisory Agreement is terminated, the net assets of the Liquidating Trust exceed the threshold amount. At December 31, 2015,2016, the threshold amount required to be distributed before any incentive fee would be payable to FUR Advisors was approximately $427,686,000$271,614,000 which was equivalent to $11.94$7.58 for each of our Common Shares on a fully diluted basis.Unit. The threshold amount required to be distributed before any termination fee would be payable to FUR Advisors was approximately $322,706,000$166,633,000 which was equivalent to $9.01$4.65 for each of our Common Shares on a fully diluted basis.Unit. In accordance with liquidation accounting, we have recorded a liability in our financial statements equal to the estimated incentive fee and termination fee that would be payable to FUR Advisors based on the estimated cash available to be distributed over the liquidation period. In determining our estimated net assets in liquidation we have taken into account the termination fee and incentive fee.

If we transfer our assets to a liquidating trust, interests in the liquidating trust will not be freely transferable nor will the liquidating trust be required to comply with certain filing requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interests in the liquidating trust will not be freely transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law. Therefore, the recipients of the interests in the liquidating trust will not have the ability to realize any value from these interests except from distributions made by the liquidating trust, the timing of which will be solely in the discretion of the liquidating trust’s trustees. As compared to the Trust which is required to comply with all of the filing requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission for publicly traded entities, based on current guidance provide by the Securities and Exchange Commission we anticipate that the liquidating trust will be required to file only annual reports on Form 10-K and current reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Our property in Times Square is in its early stages ofunder development.

The property located at 701 Seventh Ave in Times Square in which we are invested is in its early stages ofunder development and is uniquely located in Times Square. Thethe construction is not expected to be completed until late 2017. We utilized third party and market data, to the extent available, to project the future operations of the property once completed. The estimates of future operations were used by us to estimate the value of the investment at the projected date of the sale. The estimated value of this investment in our Net Assets in Liquidation is dependent upon significant assumptions, including but not limited to, future retail rents, hotel and signage revenues and operating expenses, all of which involve inherent uncertainty given they are related to estimating future events. The actual proceeds from the disposition of this asset may be significantly more or less than the amount included in net assets in liquidation.

Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence, civilian unrest, or war may affect the markets in which we operate our business and our profitability.

Some of our properties are located in areas that are susceptible to terrorist attacks. In addition, any kind of terrorist activity or violent criminal acts, including terrorist acts against public institutions or buildings or modes of public transportation (including airlines, trains or buses) could have a negative effect on our business and the value of our properties. More generally, any terrorist attack, other act of violence or war, including armed conflicts, could result in increased volatility in, or damage to, the worldwide financial markets and economy including demand for properties and the availability of financing.

ITEM 1B – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2 – PROPERTIES

ITEM 2– PROPERTIES

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING PROPERTIES

The following table sets forth a schedule of consolidated operating properties at December 31, 2015.2016. Our portfolio of consolidated properties consists of sevenfive commercial properties consisting of 1,366,000652,000 square feet and threetwo residential apartment complexes consisting of 773580 units.

 

                                                                  

Description and

Location

 Year
Acquired
 Trust’s
Owner-
ship
 Rentable
Square Feet
 (**)
%
Leased
 Major
Tenants

(Lease /
Options
Expiration)
 Major
Tenant
Sq. Ft.
 ($000’s)
Depreciated
Cost

Basis (1)
 Cost
per
Square
Foot
or Unit
 Owner-
ship of
Land
 ($000’s) Debt
Balance
 Debt
Maturity
& Int
Rate (2)
 Year
Acquired
 Trust’s
Owner-
ship
 Rentable
Square Feet
 (**)
% Leased
 

Major Tenants

(Lease / Options

Expiration)

 Major
Tenant
Sq. Ft.
 ($000’s)
Depreciated Cost
Basis (1)
 Cost per
Square
Foot or Unit
 Owner-
ship
of Land
 ($000’s) Debt
Balance
 Debt
Maturity
& Int
Rate (2)
 

Office

                      

Chicago, IL (One East Erie)

  2005    100  126,000    81 River North
Surgery
(2023)
  15,000    22,046    175   Fee  19,104   03/2016
5.75%

Lisle, IL

  2006    100  169,000    82 United
Healthcare
(2015)
  21,000    11,544    68   Fee  5,459   10/2016
Libor+2.5%
  2006   100  169,000   88 United Healthcare (2018)  21,000  $12,719   75   Fee  $—     N/A 
     Primera
Engineers
(2017/2020)
  31,000            Primera Engineers (2017/2020)  31,000      

Lisle, IL (Marc Realty)

  2006    60  54,000    100 Ryerson
(2018/2023)
  54,000    3,582    66   Fee  5,309   03/2017
5.55%

Lisle, IL

Marc Realty)

  2006   60  54,000   100 Ryerson (2018/2023)  54,000   3,611   67   Fee   5,230   
03/2017
5.55%
 
 

Orlando, FL

  2004    100  257,000    100 Siemens Real
Estate, Inc.
(2017/2042)
  257,000    13,094    51   Ground
Lease
  35,668   07/2017
6.40%
  2004   100  257,000   100 Siemens Real Estate, Inc. (2017/2042)  257,000   13,094   51   
Ground
Lease
 
 
  34,950   
07/2017
6.40%
 
 

Plantation, FL

  2004    100  120,000    100 AT&T
Service, Inc.
(2020/2035)
  120,000    10,766    90   Fee  10,406   04/2018
6.48%
  2004   100  120,000   100 AT&T Service, Inc. (2020/2035)  120,000   10,766   90   Fee   10,255   
04/2018
6.48%
 
 
           
   

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

  

Subtotal - Office

    726,000      $61,032     $75,946       600,000     $40,190    $50,435  
   

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

  

Other

                      

Warehouse

           

Jacksonville, FL

 2004   100 588,000   100 Fanatics

(2018/2024)

 561,000   $11,756   20   Fee $ —     N/A

Mixed Use

                      

Churchill, PA

 2004   100 52,000   100 Westinghouse
(2024)
 52,000   5,404   104   Fee 4,782   08/2024

3.50%

  2004   100  52,000   100 Westinghouse (2024)  52,000   7,404   142   Fee   4,601   
08/2024
3.50%
 
 
   

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

  

Subtotal - Other

    640,000      $17,160     $4,782       52,000     $7,404    $4,601  
   

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

  

Residential

                      

Oklahoma City, OK

  2013   80  184 units   90 N/A  N/A   15,082   82,000   Fee   8,790   
02/2021
5.70%
 
 

Houston, TX

 2013   84 396 units   92 n/a n/a   104,150   263,000   Fee 44,319   10/2016
LIBOR

+
2.0% (3)

  2013   84  396 units   92 N/A  N/A   100,339   253,000   Fee   45,000   


06/2018
LIBOR
+
2.75%
 
 
 
 

Stamford, CT (4)

 2013   84 93 units   89 n/a n/a   77,850   846,000   Fee 33,448   10/2016
LIBOR

+
2.0% (3)

Greensboro, NC (4)

 2012   100 284 units   95 n/a n/a   17,443   61,000   Fee 13,600   08/2016

6.22%

   

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

  

Subtotal - Residential

Subtotal - Residential

  

   773    units     $199,443     $91,367       580   units    $115,421    $53,790  
   

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

  

Total Consolidated Properties

Total Consolidated Properties

  

  1,366,000      $277,635     $172,095   

Total Consolidated Properties

 

  652,000     $163,015    $108,826  
   

 

     

 

    

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

  

 

(**)Occupancy rates include all signed leases, including space undergoing tenant improvements.
(1)Assets are no longer depreciated under liquidation accounting. Depreciated costs basis represents initial cost, plus improvements through December 31, 2015,2016, less depreciation through July 31, 2014.
(2)The one month LIBOR rate at December 31, 20152016 was 0.4295%0.77167%.
(3)These properties are cross-collateralized. Proceeds from property sales go 100% to repay the mortgage loan.
(4)Property currently under contract for sale.

UNCONSOLIDATED OPERATING PROPERTIES

The following table sets forth a schedule of unconsolidated operating properties at December 31, 2015.2016. These properties consist of fivethree commercial properties consisting of 1,132,000260,000 square feet and one residential apartment complex consisting of 184 units.feet.

 

   Year
Acquired
   Trust’s
Ownership
  Rentable
Square Feet
   (**)
% Leased
  Major Tenants
(Lease / Options
Expiration)
 Major
Tenants

Sq. Ft.
   Ownership
of Land
  ($000’s) Debt
Balance (1)
   Debt
Maturity

& Int Rate (2)

WRT-Highline LLC—Equity Investment

  

           

New York, NY (450 West 14th)

   2011     (3  104,000     87 Alice & Olivia
(2021/2031)
  27,000    Ground Lease  $50,653    05/2016
LIBOR+2.5%
     

 

 

         

 

 

   
        Fast Retailing

(2026/2036)

  23,000        
        Access Industries

(2021/2031)

  14,000        

Mentor Retail LLC—Equity Investment

  

           

39 South State Street Chicago, IL

   2012     50  7,000     100 American Apparel

(2022)

  7,000    Fee  $2,497    09/2017

10%

     

 

 

         

 

 

   

WRT-Elad One South State—Equity Investment (4)

  

          

One South State Street Chicago, IL (Sullivan Center)

   2012     38  946,000     96 Target (2038 /
2063)
  147,000    Fee  $113,500    11/2018
3.95%
     

 

 

         

 

 

   
        Walgreens

(2022/2027)

  95,000        
        Illinois Dept. of

Employment

(2019/2024)

  243,000        
        Art Institute of
Chicago

(2020/2030)

  161,000        

701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC—Equity Investment

  

          

701 Seventh Avenue New York, NY

   2012     (5  
 
Under
Development
  
  
   (6)  —      Fee  $494,273    1/2018

LIBOR + 8.0%

(7)

     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Atrium Mall LLC—Equity Investment

  

           

Chicago, IL

   2013     50  75,000     88 No tenants over 10%  —      Ground

Lease

  $ —      N/A
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Summit Pointe Apartment LLC—Equity Investment

  

          

Oklahoma City, OK

   2013     80  184 units     91 n/a  n/a    Fee  $8,943    02/2021

5.70%

     

 

 

         

 

 

   
  Year
Acquired
  Trust’s
Ownership
  Rentable
Square Feet
  (**)
% Leased
  Major Tenants
(Lease /Options
Expiration)
 Major
Tenants

Sq. Ft.
  Ownership
of Land
  ($000’s) Debt
Balance (1)
  Debt Maturity
& Int Rate (2)
 

WRT-Highline LLC - Equity Investment

         

450 West 14th Street New York, NY

  2011   (3  104,000   83 Alice & Olivia

(2021/2031)

  27,000   Ground Lease  $50,480   

05/2018

LIBOR+4.4%

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

  
     Fast Retailing
(2026/2036)
  23,000    
     Access Industries
(2021/2031)
  14,000    

701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC - Equity Investment

         
     Hershey
(2037/2042)
  8,000   $443,507   


11/2018

LIBOR +
6.49% (5)

 

 
 

701 Seventh Avenue New York, NY

  2012   (4  81,000   Cirque Theatrical
(2026/2036)
  43,000   Fee  $195,000   
04/2020
5.9%
 
 
   

 

 

      

 

 

  

Atrium Mall LLC - Equity Investment

         

Chicago, IL

  2013   50  75,000   94 Walgreens
(2028)
  11,000   Ground Lease  $—     N/A 
   

 

 

      

 

 

  

 

(**)Occupancy rates include all signed leases including space undergoing tenant improvements
(1)Debt balance shown represents the property level debt encumbering the properties.
(2)The one month LIBOR rate at December 31, 20152016 was 0.4295%0.77167%.
(3)We hold a preferred equity interest. At December 31, 20152016 our effective ownership was 83.6%72.0%.
(4)This investment is currently under contract for sale.
(5)We hold an 81%80.48% interest in this venture which provides us with a 61.14%60.72% effective ownership interest in the underlying property.
(6)There are no major tenants as the property is currently in development.
(7)(5)There is a LIBOR floor of 1%0.4%.

LEASE EXPIRATIONS

The following tables set forth a schedule of lease expirations at our consolidated and unconsolidated commercial properties respectively, with respect to leases in place at December 31, 20152016 for each of the next ten years and thereafter (assuming that no tenants exercise renewals or cancellation options and that there are no tenant bankruptcies or other tenant defaults). Annual contractual rent under expiring leases represents base rent charges for the year ended December 31, 20152016 and does not reflect any straight-line rent adjustments or expense reimbursements. The average annualized revenue per square foot as of December 31, 20152016 was $20.24$9.20 for consolidated multi-tenant operating properties and $7.65$14.87 for consolidated single tenant operating properties. Annualized revenue represents contractual base rent for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

      Net Rentable   Percentage of Leased     Annual Rent Per 
      Square Feet   Square Footage Annual Contractual   Leased Square Foot 
  Number of   Subject to   Represented by Rent Under   of Expiring 

Year of Lease Expirations

  Expiring Leases   Expiring Leases   Expiring Leases (%) Expiring Leases ($)   Leases ($)   Number of
Expiring Leases
   Net Rentable
Square Feet
Subject to
Expiring Leases
   Percentage of Leased
Square Footage
Represented by
Expiring Leases (%)
 Annual Contractural
Rent Under
Expiring Leases ($)
   Annal Rent Per
Leased Square Foot
of Expiring Leases ($)
 

Consolidated Multi Tenant

                  

Operating Properties:

                  

2016

   6     21,000     9 $367,000    $17.48  

2017

   5     47,000     20 680,000     14.47     4    14,000    11 $89,000   $6.36 

2018

   10     54,000     23 1,112,000     20.59     6    40,000    30 452,000    11.30 

2019

   6     30,000     13 987,000     32.90     3    15,000    11 216,000    14.40 

2020

   3     5,000     2 93,000     18.60     1    2,000    1 21,000    10.50 

2021

   2     16,000     7 215,000     13.44     1    7,000    5 49,000    7.00 

2022

   4     21,000     9 496,000     23.62     2    41,000    31 357,000    8.71 

2023

   3     24,000     10 700,000     29.17     —      —      —     —      —   

2024

   2     14,000     6 32,000     2.29     1    13,000    10 49,000    3.77 

2025

   —       —       —      —       —       —      —      —     —      —   

2026 and thereafter

   2     3,000     1 75,000     25.00  

2026

   —      —      —     —      —   

2027 and thereafter

   1    2,000    1  —      —   
      

 

          

 

    
       100          100   
      

 

          

 

    

Consolidated Single Tenant

                  

Operating Properties:

                  

2016

   1     27,000     3 128,000     4.74  

2017

   1     257,000     24 3,745,000     14.57     1    257,000    53 3,745,000    14.57 

2018

   2     615,000     57 2,030,000     3.30     1    54,000    11 918,000    17.00 

2019

   —       —       —      —       —       —      —      —     —      —   

2020

   1     120,000     11 1,490,000     12.42     1    120,000    25 1,490,000    12.42 

2021

   —       —       —      —       —       —      —      —     —      —   

2022

   —       —       —      —       —       —      —      —     —      —   

2023

   —       —       —      —       —       —      —      —     —      —   

2024

   1     52,000     5 802,000     15.42     —      52,000    11 1,028,000    19.77 

2025

   —       —       —      —       —       —      —      —     —      —   

2026 and thereafter

   —       —       —      —       —    

2026

   —      —      —     —      —   

2027 and thereafter

   1    —      —     —      —   
      

 

          

 

    
       100          100   
      

 

          

 

    

Unconsolidated

                  

Operating Properties:

                  

2016

   5     24,000     2 879,000     36.51  

2017

   5     8,000     1 319,000     39.65     1    1,000    —    68,000    114.30 

2018

   5     10,000     1 360,000     34.36     4    3,000    2 189,000    57.80 

2019

   4     248,000     24 6,316,000     25.44     3    4,000    2 169,000    45.26 

2020

   8     171,000     16 4,179,000     24.39     6    8,000    4 563,000    73.75 

2021

   7     67,000     6 4,590,000     68.54     8    68,000    33 4,578,000    67.19 

2022

   8     193,000     18 5,313,000     27.58     6    16,000    8 1,029,000    66.20 

2023

   3     8,000     1 662,000     78.25     2    2,000    1 172,000    69.08 

2024

   5     8,000     1 217,000     25.62     4    6,000    3 174,000    28.53 

2025

   7     87,000     8 298,000     3.45     4    9,000    4 361,000    38.80 

2026 and thereafter

   4     236,000     22 7,838,000     33.26  

2026

   2    66,000    33 1,741,000    26.22 

2027 and thereafter

   4    20,000    10 567,000    27.89 
      

 

          

 

    
       100          100   
      

 

          

 

    

TENANT DIVERSIFICATION

The following table sets forth information regarding the leases with respect to the fivefour largest tenants in our consolidated properties portfolio, based on the amount of square footage leased by our tenants at December 31, 2015.2016.

 

Tenant

  

Property

  Remaining
Lease Term in

Months
   Total Leased
Square Fee
   Percentage of
Aggregate
Portfolio

Leased Square
Feet (%) (1)
 Percentage of
Aggregate
Portfolio Annual
Rent (%) (2)
   Property  Remaining Lease
Term in Months
   Total Leased
Square Fee
   Percentage of
Aggregate
Portfolio
Leased Square
Feet (%) (1)
 Percentage of
Aggregate
Portfolio Annual
Rent (%) (2)
 

Fanatics, Inc.

  Jacksonville, FL   31     561,000     43.0 7.3

Siemens Real Estate, Inc.

  Orlando, FL   24     257,000     19.7 24.7  Orlando, FL   12    257,000    41.5 37.1

AT&T Services, Inc.

  Plantation, FL   51     120,000     9.2 9.9  Plantation, FL   39    120,000    19.4 14.8

Ryerson, Inc.

  Lisle, IL   28     54,000     4.1 6.1  Lisle, IL   16    54,000    8.7 9.1

Westinghouse Electric Co., LLC

  Churchill, PA   105     52,000     4.0 5.3  Churchill, PA   93    52,000    8.3 7.9

 

(1)Represents percentage of square footage leased excluding month to month leases.
(2)Represents base rent plus straight line rent adjustments.

GROUND LEASES

On certain of our properties we own the improvements and lease the land underlying the improvements pursuant to ground leases.

The following table sets forth the terms of the ground leases:

 

Property Location

 Current
Term
Expiration
 

Renewal Terms

 

Lease Term Rents Per Annum

Orlando, FL

 12/31/17 

Five,5-year renewal options

(Extended term 2037)

 Ground lease calls for $2/yr. of rent through the current term and
then fair market value for each successive renewal period. (1)

450 West 14th Street

New York, NY

 05/31/53 None Ground lease calls for $130,370/$134,282/month plus increases of 3% per annum each June as well as a $100,000 increases per annum increase on November 1, 2017.

Atrium Mall

Chicago, IL

 09/19/19 

Five,5-year renewal options

(Extended term 2044)

 Ground lease calls for rent of $36,648/month plus 50% of excess cash flow as defined in the lease. (2)

 

(1)The lease requires the tenant to perform all covenants under the ground lease including the payment of ground rent. All extensions are at our option. On February 7, 2017, the Liquidating Trust elected to extend the ground lease through December 31, 2022.
(2)All extensions are at our option. Landlord has right to terminate lease September 19, 2034.

MORTGAGE LOANS

Information pertaining to the terms of the first mortgages for each of the properties is included in the table at the beginning ofItem 2—2 - Properties.

ITEM 3 – LEGAL–LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Trust isWe are involved from time to time in litigation on various matters, including disputes with tenants and disputes arising out of agreements to purchase or sell properties. Given the nature of the Trust’sour business activities, these lawsuits are considered routine to the conduct of itsour business. The Trust doesWe do not expect that the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions will have a material adverse effect on the consolidatedour financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Liquidating Trust. As of December 31, 2015, the Trust was2016, we were not involved in any material litigation.

ITEM 4 – MINE–MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5 – MARKET FOR TRUST’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

OurWinthrop’s Common Shares arewere listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol “FUR.” In connection with the transfer of assets to, and the assumption of liabilities by, the Liquidating Trust, the stock transfer books of Winthrop were closed as of the close of business on August 1, 2016, which was the last day of trading of Winthrop’s Common Shares. The Units of the Liquidating Trust are not listed for trading on any exchange.

The table below sets forth the high and low sales prices as reported by the New York Stock Exchange for our Common Shares for each of the periods indicated.

 

  High   Low   High   Low 

Year Ended December 31, 2014:

    

Year Ended December 31, 2015:

    

First quarter

  $12.19    $10.81    $16.50   $15.60 

Second quarter

   15.50     11.01     17.26    14.75 

Third quarter

   15.58     14.53     15.21    14.02 

Fourth quarter

   18.23     14.90     14.75    12.95 

Year Ended December 31, 2015:

    

Year Ended December 31, 2016:

    

First Quarter

  $16.50    $15.60    $13.28   $12.48 

Second Quarter

   17.26     14.75     13.12    8.42 

Third Quarter

   15.21     14.02  

Fourth Quarter

   14.75     12.95  

July 1 - August 1, 2016

   9.38    8.69 

Holders

As of December 31, 20152016 there were 552751 record holders of our Common Shares.Units. This does not include beneficial owners for whom Cede & Co. or others act as nominee.

Dividends

In order to retain REIT status, and thus avoid paying federal corporate tax, we are required by the Code to distribute at least    90% of our REIT taxable income. Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, we were required to pay quarterly dividends of $0.578125 per Series D Preferred Share, which were paid for each of the first and second quarters of 2014. In addition, during the first and second quarters of 2014, we declared dividends of $0.1625 per Common Share.

Upon the adoption of the plan of liquidation, as required by the terms of our Series D Preferred Shares, dividends on our Common Shares were suspended until the liquidation preference on our Series D Preferred Shares was satisfied. On September 15, 2014 we satisfied the liquidation preference on our Series D Preferred Shares by payment of the $25.00 liquidating preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of payment. Accordingly, we are no longer restricted by the terms of the Series D Preferred Shares from paying dividends on our Common Shares.

In the second quarter of 2015 we declared a liquidating distribution of $1.25 per Common Share. In the fourth quarter of 2015 we declared a liquidating distribution of $1.00 per Common Share. In the fourth quarter of 2014 we declared a liquidating distribution of $2.25 per Common Share. Since the adoption of the plan of liquidation, we have made liquidating distributions totaling $4.50 per Common Share.

The actual amount and timing of, and record date for, future liquidating distributions on our Common SharesUnits will be determined by our Boardthe Trustees of Trusteesthe Liquidating Trust and will depend upon the timing and proceeds of the sale of our assets and the amounts deemed necessary by our Board of Trustees to pay or provide for our liabilities and obligations and REIT requirements. Any such liquidating distributions on the Common Shares will be deemed a return of capital until the applicable holder has received liquidating distributions totaling its cost basis.obligations. The actual cash flow available to pay dividends will be affected by a number of factors, including, among others, the risks discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report.

We do not believe that the financial covenants contained in our loan agreements will have any adverse impact on our ability to pay liquidating distributions on our Common Shares or to distribute amounts necessary to maintain our qualifications as a REIT.

See Item 7 – Common and Preferred Share Dividends for a further description of our dividend policy.Units.

ITEM 6 – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth selected, historical, consolidated financial data for Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Trust and Notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this Annual Report on Form10-K.

 

  Liquidation Basis  Liquidation Basis 
Statement of Net Assets  December 31,   December 31, 
(in thousands, except per share data)  2015   2014 

Statement of Net Assets

(in thousands, except per share data)

 December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
 

Total assets

  $745,629    $1,136,261   $473,913  $745,629  $1,136,261 

Mortgage loans payable

   172,095     296,954   108,826  172,095  296,954 

Senior notes payable

   —       71,265    —     —    71,265 

Liability for non-controlling interests

   17,796     46,564   9,498  17,796  46,564 

Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts

   29,297     31,253   23,186  29,297  31,253 

Dividends payable

   1,822     82,353    —    1,822  82,353 

Net assets in liquidation (1)

   516,396     594,704   327,927  516,396  594,704 

Net assets in liquidation value per Common Share (1)

   14.18     16.33  

Net assets in liquidation value per Unit/Common Share (1)

 9.00  14.18  16.33 

 

(1)The net assets in liquidation as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 of $327,927, $516,396 and $594,704, respectively, plus the cumulative liquidating distributions to our holders of Common SharesShares/Units through December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 of $163,913$336,934 ($9.25 per Common Share/Unit), $163,915 ($4.50 per common share)Common Share) and $81,959 ($2.25 per common share)Common Share), respectively, would result in cumulative liquidating distributions to holders of Common SharesShares/Units of $18.25, $18.68 and $18.58 per Common ShareShare/Unit as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

  Going Concern Basis   Going Concern Basis 
�� Seven Months             
Operating Results  Ended   Years Ended December 31, 
(in thousands, except per share data)  July 31, 2014   2013   2012   2011 

Operating Results

(in thousands, except per share data)

  

Seven Months

Ended

   Years Ended December 31, 
July 31, 2014   2013   2012 

Revenue

  $46,313    $51,865    $33,930    $26,688    $46,313   $51,865   $33,930 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Income from continuing operations (1)

   1,246    $20,006    $23,646    $11,441     1,246   $20,006   $23,646 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations (2)

   11,235     8,772     985     (508   11,235    8,772    985 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

   12,481     28,778     24,631     10,933     12,481    28,778    24,631 

Preferred dividends

   (6,502   (11,146   (9,285   (924   (6,502   (11,146   (9,285

Amount allocated to Restricted Common Shares

   (192   (307   —       —       (192   (307   —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares

  $5,787    $17,325    $15,346    $10,009    $5,787   $17,325   $15,346 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Per Common Share

              

Income (loss) from continuing operations, basic

   (0.15  $0.25    $0.43    $0.34     (0.15  $0.25   $0.43 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, basic (2)

   0.31     0.26     0.03     (0.02   0.31    0.26    0.03 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares, basic

  $0.16    $0.51    $0.46    $0.32    $0.16   $0.51   $0.46 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations, diluted

  $(0.15  $0.25    $0.43    $0.34    $(0.15  $0.25   $0.43 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, diluted

   0.31     0.26     0.03     (0.02   0.31    0.26    0.03 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares, diluted

  $0.16    $0.51    $0.46    $0.32    $0.16   $0.51   $0.46 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Cash dividends declared per Common Share

  $0.325    $0.65    $0.65    $0.65    $0.325   $0.65   $0.65 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

  Going Concern Basis   Going Concern Basis 
Balance Sheet Data:  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 
(in thousands)  2013   2012   2011   2013   2012 

Total Assets

  $1,132,324    $923,163    $733,933    $1,132,324   $923,163 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Debt

  $562,075    $421,422    $300,090    $562,075   $421,422 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares

  $120,500    $120,500    $40,000    $120,500   $120,500 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

  $480,874    $454,510    $387,802    $480,874   $454,510 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Dividends payable

  $6,099    $5,366    $5,369    $6,099   $5,366 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Income from continuing operations, including per share data, are net ofnon-controlling interests.
(2)The results of the Lafayette, Louisiana; Knoxville, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri properties were classified as discontinued operations for 2011. The results of the Indianapolis, Indiana and Memphis, Tennessee properties were classified as discontinued operations for 2011 and 2012. The results of the Andover, Massachusetts; Denton, Texas and Seabrook, Texas properties were classified as discontinued operationoperations for 2011 through2012 and 2013. The results of the Deer Valley, Arizona; Meriden, Connecticut; Englewood, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois (River City); Lisle, Illinois (701 Arboretum); Louisville, Kentucky and Amherst, New York properties were classified as discontinued operations for 20112012 through 2014.

ITEM 7 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or similar expressions in this Annual Report on Form10-K. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Many of the factors that will determine these items are beyond our ability to control or predict. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth under “Forward Looking Statements” and “Item 1A – Risk Factors,” as well as our other filings with the SEC. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements, which are based on information, judgments and estimates at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. This section should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, footnotes thereto and other items contained elsewhere in this report.

Overview

On April 28, 2014 our Board of Trustees adopted aAugust 5, 2016, in accordance with Winthrop’s plan of liquidation.liquidation, Winthrop transferred the then remaining assets and liabilities, including its ownership interests in the Operating Partnership, to the Liquidating Trust. The plan,Liquidating Trust is governed by a Liquidating Trust Agreement by and among Winthrop and Michael L. Ashner, Howard Goldberg and Carolyn Tiffany, as trustees. Upon the transfer of the assets and liabilities to us, each common share of beneficial interest in Winthrop, which provideswe refer to as Common Shares, on August 5, 2016, was automatically converted into one unit of beneficial interest in the Liquidating Trust, which we refer to as Units, and each holder of Common Shares become a beneficiary of the Liquidating Trust, which we refer to as beneficiaries. On October 3, 2016, Winthrop filed a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to terminate the registration of the Common Shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Winthrop ceased filing reports under that Act. In reliance on prior guidance by the SEC, the Liquidating Trust will only file with the SEC annual reports on Form10-K and current reports on Form8-K.

The sole purpose of the Liquidating Trust is to wind up the affairs of Winthrop by liquidating its remaining assets, satisfying the assumed liabilities, paying all costs and expenses of the Liquidating Trust and distributing the remaining proceeds to the beneficiaries. We have no objective to continue or engage in the conduct of a trade or business, expect as necessary for anthe orderly liquidation of our assets, was approved by holders of a majority of our common shares of beneficial interest (“Common Shares”) at a special meeting of shareholders on August 5, 2014. As a result of the approval ofremaining assets.

Under the plan of liquidation Winthrop was not, and under our Liquidation Trust Agreement, we are not, permitted to make any new investments other than to make protective acquisitions or advances with respect to our existing assets including providing seller financing to purchasers of our assets if we deem it prudent to facilitate the sale of such asset.assets. We will, however, be ableare permitted to satisfy any existing contractual obligations including any capital call requirements and acquisitions or dispositions pursuant tobuy-sell provisions under existing joint venture documentation and pay for required tenant improvements and capital expenditures at our real estate properties and repurchase our existing Common Shares. In addition, we will be ableproperties. We are also permitted to invest our cash reserves in short-term U.S. Treasuries or other short-term obligations.

We are a diversified REIT, The Liquidating Trust Agreement enables us to sell any and prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, we operated in three strategic segments: (i) operating properties; (ii) loan assets; and (iii) REIT securities. As value investors we focused and aggressively pursued our investment activity in the segment we believed would generate the greater overall return to us given market conditions at the time. Under the plan of liquidation, our focus is on selling our assets in a manner that maximizes the return to our holders of Common Shares. We will continue to actively manage our remaining assets throughout the liquidation process.

In order to comply with applicable tax laws, anyall of our assets not sold by August 5, 2016 will be distributed into a liquidating trust. If we transfer our assets to a liquidating trust, holders of our Common Shares will receive beneficial interests in the liquidating trust equivalent to those held in the Trust. Holders of our Common Shares should note that unlike our Common Shares, which are freely transferable, beneficial interests in the liquidating trust will generally not be transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law. Therefore, the recipientswithout further approval of the interests in thebeneficiaries and provides that liquidating trust will not have the ability to realize any value from these interests except from distributions made by the liquidating trust, the timing of which will be solely in the discretion of the liquidating trust’s trustees. As comparedmade to the Trust which is required to comply with all of the filing requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission for publicly traded entities, based on current guidance providebeneficiaries as determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission we anticipate that the liquidating trust will be required to file only annual reports containing unaudited financial statements onForm 10-K and current reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.our Trustees.

The timing and amount of the liquidating distributions to the shareholdersholders of Units will be determined by our Board of Trustees. The dissolution process and the amount and timing of distributions to shareholdersholders of Units involve risks and uncertainties. As such, it is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate amount of liquidation proceeds that will actually be distributed to holders of Common SharesUnits or the timing of such payments. To date,Prior to August 5, 2016, Winthrop paid liquidating distributions totaling $4.50$7.75 per Common ShareShare. Subsequent to the transfer to the Liquidating Trust, liquidating distributions totaling $1.50 per Unit have been paid.

During 20152016 we (i) sold twofour operating properties for aggregate gross proceeds of $81,150,000$165,900,000 and interests in threetwo equity investments, inclusive of the secured financing receivable, for aggregate proceeds of $82,964,000;$95,270,000; (ii) received $18,500,000$5,987,000 in loan repayments inclusive of participation interests;repayments; (iii) received $26,373,000$15,953,000 in distributions from equity investments as a result of loan sales and loan repayments; (iv) received $2,955,000 in operating distributions from equity investments; (v) originated a new $8,400,000 loan receivable in connection with the sale of our Jacksonville, Florida property; and (iv)(vi) invested $18,638,000$18,474,000 in existing operating property and loan assets. Investments in existing assets was primarily funding of previous commitments such as the $8,865,000$13,013,000 of additional capital contributions to our 701 Seventh Avenue venture and the $3,998,000$2,794,000 of contributions to our WRT One South State Lender venture or to strengthen our position in ventures as demonstrated by our additional $5,645,000$2,540,000 investment in Vintage Housing Holdings prior to446 Highline (450 West 14th Street) in connection with the sale of our interest.property refinancing.

At December 31, 20152016 we held 10seven consolidated operating properties, 10six equity investments four loans receivable, one secured financing receivable and one loan security.receivable.

InvestmentInvestment/Financing Activity

701 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York– capital contributionscontributions/refinancingDuring 2015we2016Winthrop and us made additional capital contributions of $8,865,000$13,013,000 with respect to our interest in the venture that holds an indirect interest in the property located at 701 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, bringing aggregate capital contributions through December 31, 20152016 to $115,489,000.$128,502,000. We have committedcontractually obligated to investcontribute up to $125,000,000$137,256,000 in the aggregate in this venture. We have not made any capital contributions to this venture in 2017, and no capital calls are expected for the remainder of 2017.

On November 1, 2016 this venture refinanced a portion of its existing indebtedness with a new $510,000,000 mortgage loan and a new $255,500,000 mezzanine loan. The indebtedness encumberingnew loans bear interest at a blended rate of LIBOR plus 6.49% per annum with a LIBOR floor of 0.40%, require payments of interest only and mature November 9, 2018, subject to threesix-month extensions. These new loans replaced the asset heldexisting mortgage and mezzanine loans in the aggregate amount of $615,000,000 and which bore interest at LIBOR plus 8% per annum. The existing $200,000,000EB-5 mezzanine loan which bears interest at 5.9% per annum remains in place.

At closing, $237,500,000 of the mortgage loan and $176,000,000 of the mezzanine loan were drawn down. At December 31, 2016 the outstanding balances on the mortgage loan, mezzanine loan andEB-5 loan were $240,041,000, $203,466,000 and $195,000,000, respectively. The remaining $326,993,000 in the aggregate is available to be drawn down to fund completion of construction of the retail and hotel development.

446 Highline LLC (450 West 14th Street), New York, New York – refinancing –On April 13, 2016 the venture in which we hold a preferred equity interest refinanced the first mortgage debt collateralized by the underlying property. In connection with the refinancing, Winthrop funded approximately $3,175,000 to the venture to cover closing costs and to fund initial escrows. Of this amount, $2,540,000 is considered to be a capital contribution and the remaining $635,000 was modifieda loan to (i) provide for an additional one year extension option potentially extendingits venture partner. The partner loan bore interest at 12% per annum and was due on July 5, 2016. The partner loan was repaid in full in July 2016. Upon repayment of the final maturity onpartner loan, the loan, if fully extended, to January 31, 2020 and (ii) permit up to $200,000,000 in 5.9% EB-5 financing (of which $106,000,000venture partner has been funded as of December 31, 2015), withdeemed to have made a corresponding reductioncapital contribution to the venture in the existing mezzanine loan borrowing, thereby resulting in interest savings toamount of the venture.partner loan.

Disposition/Repayment Activity

Sullivan Center, Chicago, Illinois – capital contributionssale of interestWe have committed to fund 100% of retail tenant improvements and capital expenditure needs and 80% of office tenant improvements and capital expenditure needs at the Sullivan Center property in Chicago, Illinois that are not met by current operating cash flow at the property. During 2015 we funded $3,998,000 for improvements, and to date in 2016 we funded an additional $2,794,000 for improvements. All amounts funded are considered additions to the mezzanine loan and accrue interest at the rate of 15% per annum.

Disposition/Repayment Activity

44 Monroe—property sale—On April 14, 2015 the venture in which we hold an 83.7% interest27, 2016 Winthrop sold its apartment building locatedinterests in Phoenix, ArizonaWRT One South State Lender LP andWRT-Elad One South State Equity LP to its venture partner for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $95,270,000. The sale price was consistent with Winthrop’s liquidation value at December 31, 2015.

Lake Brandt, Greensboro, North Carolina – property sale -On May 12, 2016 Winthrop sold to an independent third party its residential property known as Lake Brandt Apartments for gross proceeds of $50,650,000. The entire net proceeds, after closing costs and pro-rations, of approximately $49,143,000 were used to pay down the loan collateralized by the remaining properties in the venture. The liquidation value of this property was $50,650,000 at December 31, 2014.

Vintage Housing Holdingssale of interest—We invested an additional $5,645,000 in this venture in the first quarter of 2015. The capital contribution was used to acquire the limited partnership interest in two of the underlying partnerships. During the first half of 2015 we received distributions totaling $4,959,000 from the venture. On June 1, 2015 we sold our interest in the venture$20,000,000 and received net proceeds of approximately $82,471,000. The liquidation value of this investment was $82,928,000 at December 31, 2014.

Cerritos, California – property sale—On September 16, 2015 we sold our office property located in Cerritos, California for gross proceeds of $30,500,000 and received net proceeds of $6,174,000$6,296,000 after satisfaction of the third party mortgage debt and closing costs and pro rations.costs. The liquidation value of the property was $29,916,000$20,000,000 at December 31, 2014.2015.

Highgrove, Stamford, Connecticut – contract forproperty sale - On June 26, 2015May 19, 2016 the venture in which we holdWinthrop held an 83.7% interest entered into a contract (the “First Purchase Agreement”) to sellsold its apartment building located in Stamford, Connecticut for gross proceeds of $90,000,000. An additional $1,000,000 non-refundable deposit$87,500,000. Proceeds of the sale were used to fully satisfy the $77,767,000 mortgage loan collateralized by the property and the venture’s remaining property in Houston, Texas. Exclusive of the forfeited deposits discussed below, the liquidation value of the property was received from the buyer in November 2015 bringing the total aggregate non-refundable deposits received from the buyer to $5,000,000. On$85,000,000 at December 31, 2015.

The property was previously under contract with a different purchaser which contract was terminated on January 21, 2016 the First Purchase Agreement was terminated due to the prospective purchaser’s inability to timely close. In accordance with the terms of the First Purchase Agreement,that contract, the venture retained the prospective purchaser’s $5,000,000 deposit.

On February 18, 2016 the venture entered into a purchase agreement (the “Second Purchase Agreement”) to sell this asset for gross proceeds of $87,500,000. The purchaser has provided a $10,000,000 non-refundable deposit. The closing is expected to occur, if at all, in the second quarter of 2016. In connection with entering into the Second Purchase Agreement, Subsequently, the venture entered into a settlement agreement with the prospective purchaser under the First Purchase Agreement providingwhich provided for thea return of a portion of the retained deposit. In February 2016 the venture returned $1,000,000 of the previously retained deposit and, an agreement to return up toupon the sale of the property, the venture returned an additional $1,500,000 of the previously retained deposit upondeposit.

Jacksonville, Florida – property sale –On June 30, 2016 Winthrop sold to an independent third party its warehouse property in Jacksonville, Florida for gross proceeds of $10,500,000. In connection with the closing or terminationsale, Winthrop provided seller financing of $8,400,000 which loan requires interest only payments and matures on July 1, 2019. The loan bears interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 5% with a floor of 6% and a ceiling of 8%. The liquidation value was $11,432,000 at December 31, 2015.

Mentor Retail, Chicago, Illinois – property sale –On July 29, 2016 the venture in which Winthrop held a 49.9% interest sold the Mentor Retail property located in Chicago, Illinois for gross proceeds of $10,450,000. During 2016 Winthrop received aggregate distributions of $3,906,000 from this venture which includes Winthrop’s share of operating cash flow and sale proceeds through the dissolution of the Second Purchase Agreement. As a result, assumingventure. The liquidation value of this investment was $2,986,000 at December 31, 2015.

On July 29, 2016 the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Second Purchase Agreement, the venture will receive gross sales proceeds, inclusive of forfeited deposits, totaling $90,000,000.

Edens Center and Norridge Commons –Mentor Retail Building which collateralized this loan payoff / sale of interest – On February 5, 2015 the Norridge, Illinois propertyreceivable was sold, and weWinthrop received a principal payment$2,510,000 in full repayment of $15,275,000 in connection with the sale.loan plus all accrued and unpaid interest. The outstanding principal balance onliquidation value of the loan receivable was $225,000 following$2,511,000 at December 31, 2015.

One East Erie, Chicago, Illinois – property sale – On August 11, 2016 we sold to an independent third party our office property known as One East Erie for gross proceeds of $47,900,000 and received net proceeds of $46,982,000 after payment of closing costs. The liquidation value was $53,000,000 at December 31, 2015.

Churchill – On October 5, 2016 we entered into a discounted payoff agreement with the repayment. Additional payments onborrower under the Churchill loan. The agreement provided for the loan, were received reducing thewhich had an outstanding principal balance of $333,000 to $97,000 at September 30, 2015. Upon satisfaction of the loan, we were entitled to a participation interest equal to 30% of the value of both of the properties which collateralized the loan in excess of $115,000,000. On October 9, 2015 webe fully satisfied for $100,000. We received $3,100,000$100,000 in full satisfaction of the loan pursuant to the terms of the agreement. The liquidation value of the loan receivable and participation interest.was $0 at December 31, 2015.

In connection with the repaymentPoipu Shopping Village –On November 10, 2016 we received $2,741,000 in full repayment, inclusive of the Edens Center and Norridge Commons loan receivable, we sold our general partner interest in the two properties for an aggregate price of $493,000.

Concord Debt Holdings –During May 2015 we received a distribution of $20,173,000 from our Concord Debt Holdings LLC venture. The distribution was in connection with the sale of the luxury hotel assets owned by the MSREF hotel venture in which Concord Debt Holdings LLC held an interest.

CDH CDO LLC—On June 25, 2015 the venture closed on the sale of four bond assets and one loan asset for gross proceeds of $54,122,000. The proceeds of the sale were utilized to fully satisfy the debt of the venture. Additionally, in June 2015 a loan asset held by the venture was repaid at par which was consistent with our liquidation value. On July 1, 2015 we received a $6,200,000 distribution from this venture.

Sullivan Center, Chicago, Illinois – contract for sale –On January 8, 2016 we entered into a contract with our Sullivan Center venture partner to sell our interest in WRT One South State Lender LP which holds the mezzanine loan on the property and our interest in WRT-Elad One South State Equity LP for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $91,576,000 subject to upward adjustment for additional advances on the mezzanine loan by us prior to closing plusall accrued and unpaid interest. The buyer’s $3,000,000 deposit underinterest, on the purchase contract is non-refundable. If consummated, the sale is expected to closeB-Note collateralized by the end of the second quarter of 2016.

Lake Brandt, Greensboro, North Carolina – contract for sale—On January 20, 2016 we entered into a contract with an independent third party to sell our residential property known as Lake Brandt Apartments for gross proceeds of $20,000,000. The Buyer’s $500,000 deposit under the contract is non-refundable. If consummated, the sale is expected to closePoipu Shopping Village located in the second quarter of 2016.Koloa, Hawaii. The liquidation value of the loan receivable was $20,000,000$2,576,000 at December 31, 2015 and $18,610,000 at December 31, 2014.2015.

Consolidated Operating Properties

As of December 31, 20152016 our consolidated properties were approximately 96%95% leased compared to approximately 96%94% leased at December 31, 20142015 (as adjusted for properties sold during 2015)2016). At December 31, 20152016 we had one tenant, Siemens Real Estate, which represented approximately 24.7%37.1% of our annualized base rental revenue and 7.9%13.4% of total revenue.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At December 31, 2015,2016, we held $21,128,000$13,252,000 in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. Our total assets and net assets in liquidation were $745,629,000$473,913,000 and $516,396,000,$327,927,000, respectively at December 31, 2015. Our ability to meet our obligations is contingent upon the disposition of our assets in accordance with our plan of liquidation.2016. We estimate that the proceeds from the sale of assets pursuant to the plan of liquidation will be adequate to pay our obligations, however, we cannot provide any assurance as to the prices or net proceeds we will receive from the disposition of our assets.

We believe that cash flow from operations along with sale proceeds will continue to provide adequate capital to fund our operating and administrative and other expenses incurred during liquidation as well as debt service obligations in the short term. As a REIT, we must distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income.

Our primary sources of funds include:

 

cash and cash equivalents;

 

rents and reimbursements received from our operating properties;

 

payments received under our loan assets;

 

sale of assets; and

 

cash distributions from joint ventures.

Debt Maturities

At December 31, 2015,2016, our statement of net assets contains mortgage loans payable of $172,095,000.$108,826,000. We have $115,930,000$40,180,000 of mortgage debt maturing in 2016, $40,977,000 maturing in 2017 and $10,406,000$55,255,000 maturing in 2018 with the remainder maturing in 2019 or later. We redeemed our Senior Notes in full effective August 15, 2015. The aggregate redemption price paid was $72,635,000 (or $25.484375 per $25.00 face amount Senior Note) which represented the face amount of the Senior Notes not owned by us plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, August 15, 2015. We continually evaluate our debt maturities and based on our current assessment, we believe that, to the extent we are unable to sell an asset prior to a loan’s maturity, there are viable financing and refinancing alternatives for debts as they mature that will not materially adversely impact our liquidity or our expected financial results.

Net Loss Carry Forwards

At December 31, 2014, we had a net operating loss carry forward of approximately $9,077,000 which expires between 2023 and 2033. We do not anticipate having to utilize any of the net operating loss carry forward to offset 2015 taxable income as a result of the dividends paid deduction. Any unused net operating loss carry forwards will not be transferrable to the liquidating trust.

Cash Flows

Our liquidity based upon cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately $106,455,000$7,876,000 from $127,583,000 at December 31, 2014 to $21,128,000 at December 31, 2015.2015 to $13,252,000 at December 31, 2016.

The holders of Common Shares approved a plan of liquidation on August 5, 2014 and we adopted the liquidation basis of accounting effective August 1, 2014. We did not make any acquisitions in new investments in 2015,2016, and in accordance with the plan of liquidation, no further acquisitions are expected.

Our primary sources ofnon-operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2016 include:

$93,139,000 in distributions from our Sullivan Center joint ventures as a result of the sale of our interests;

$87,500,000 of proceeds from the sale of our Highgrove property;

$47,900,000 of proceeds from the sale of our Chicago, Illinois (One East Erie) property;

$45,000,000 of proceeds from the financing of our Houston, Texas residential property;

$20,000,000 of proceeds from the sale of our Lake Brandt property;

$10,500,000 of proceeds from the sale of our Jacksonville, Florida property;

$9,876,000 in distributions from our Concord Debt Holdings equity investment from the payoff of underlying loan assets;

$5,352,000 in principal repayments on our Poipu Shopping Village, Mentor Retail and Churchill, Pennsylvania loans receivable;

$3,906,000 in distributions from our Mentor equity investment from the sale of the underlying property; and

$2,170,000 in distributions from our CDH CDO equity investment from the payoff of underlying loan assets.

Our primarynon-operating uses of cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2016 include:

$118,381,000 for payment of liquidating distributions to our holders of Common Shares;

$117,073,000 for principal payments on mortgage loans payable;

$54,638,000 for payment of liquidating distributions to our holders of Units;

$13,013,000 for additional contributions to our 701 Seventh Avenue equity investment;

$8,622,000 for distributions tonon-controlling interests;

$2,794,000 for additional contributions to our WRT One South State Lender equity investment; and

$2,666,000 for additional contributions to our 446 Highline equity investment.

Our primary sources ofnon-operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2015 include:

 

$83,886,000 in sale proceeds and return of capital distributions from our Vintage Housing Holdings equity investment;

 

$21,570,000 in distributions from our Concord Debt Holdings equity investment from the payoff of underlying loan assets;

 

$18,500,000 in principal repayments on our Edens Center and Norridge Commons loan receivable, including $3,000,000 in payment of our participation interest;

 

$6,200,000 in distributions from our CDH CDO equity investment from the sale and payoff of underlying loan assets; and

 

$6,174,000 in net proceeds from the sale of our Cerritos, California property after satisfaction of third party mortgage debt, closing costs and pro rations.

Our primarynon-operating uses of cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2015 include:

 

$163,915,000 for payment of liquidating distributions to our holders of Common Shares;

$71,255,000 for redemption in full of our Senior Notes;

 

$8,865,000 for additional contributions to our 701 Seventh Avenue equity investment;

 

$5,645,000 for additional contributions to our Vintage Housing Holdings equity investment; and

 

$3,998,000 for additional contributions to our WRT One South State Lender equity investment.

Our primary sources of non-operating cash flow from August 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 include the following:

$40,304,000 of net proceeds from the sale of our 1515 Market Street property located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;

$33,959,000 of net proceeds from the payoff at par of our Playa Vista loan receivable, inclusive of $6,565,000 we received in exchange for our equity participation in the loan;

$15,290,000 of net proceeds from the sale of our Waterford Place Apartments property;

$13,794,000 of net proceeds from the sale of our Brooks Building LLC, WRT-Fenway Wateridge LLC, and Sealy Northwest Atlanta equity investments;

$9,690,000 of net proceeds from the sale of our interest in 5400 Westheimer LLC;

$9,450,000 of distributions from our WRT-Stamford LLC equity investment;

$7,516,000 of net proceeds from the payoff at par of our Shops at Wailea loan receivable;

$5,507,000 of net proceeds from the sale of our three retail properties which were leased to Kroger and were located in Atlanta, Georgia; Louisville, Kentucky and Greensboro, North Carolina;

$4,967,000 of net proceeds from the sale of our Pinnacle II loan receivable; and

$2,475,000 of net proceeds from the sale of our South Burlington, Vermont property.

Our primary non-operating uses of cash flow from August 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 include the following:

$122,821,000 for payment of the full liquidating distribution (inclusive of accrued and unpaid dividends) on our Series D Preferred Shares;

$7,861,000 for additional contributions to our 701 Seventh Avenue equity investment; and

$3,955,000 for the repurchase of our Senior Notes in open market transactions.

Future Cash Commitments

Future Funding Requirements

We have future funding requirements relating to our 701 Seventh Avenue investment which total approximately $9,511,000$8,754,000 at December 31, 20152016. On November 1, 2016 we increased our overall capital commitment from $125,000,000 to $137,256,000 in connection with the option to fund our pro-rata share of additional capital calls in excess of our $125,000,000 commitment if we believe the additional investment would be accretive to the holders of our Common Shares.

We, through our investment in WRT One South State Lender LP, have future funding commitments related to tenant improvements and capital expenditure needs at the property located at One South State Street, Chicago, Illinois. We have committed to fund 100% of retail tenant improvement and capital expenditure needs and 80% of office tenant improvement and capital expenditure needs that are not met by current operating cash flowrefinancing of the property. Duringmortgage debt on the fourth quarter of 2015 we funded $3,998,000 for tenant improvements. During the first quarter of 2016 we funded an additional $2,794,000 for tenant improvements.underlying property. We do not anticipate funding any additional amounts in connection with this commitment. Any amounts funded pursuant to this commitment will be considered additionscapital contributions to the mezzanine loan and will accrue interest at the rate of 15% per annum.venture in 2017.

Common and Preferred Share DividendsLiquidating Distributions

As a result of the adoption of the plan of liquidation, as required by the terms of our Series D Preferred Shares, dividends on our Common Shares were suspended until the liquidation preference on our Series D Preferred Shares was satisfied. The liquidation preference on our Series D Preferred Shares was satisfied on September 15, 2014. Accordingly, we are no longer restricted by the terms of our Series D Preferred Shares from paying dividends on our Common Shares. The actual amount and timing of, and record dates for, future liquidating distributions on our Common SharesUnits will be determined by our Board of Trustees and will depend upon the timing and proceeds of the sale of our assets and the amounts deemed necessary by our Board of Trustees to pay or provide for our liabilities and obligations and REIT requirements.obligations. Any such liquidating distributions on the Common SharesUnits will be deemed a return of capital until the applicable holder has received liquidating distributions totaling its cost basis.

A liquidating distributionUnder the terms of $2.25 perthe Liquidating Trust Agreement, each holder of Common Shares on August 5, 2016 automatically became the holder of one Unit for each Common Share was paidthen held of record by such shareholder. The exchange of interests from Common Shares to Units is considered a deemed distribution for tax purposes. Based on January 15, 2015the average of the high and low trading prices of the Common Shares on August 1, 2016, the deemed distribution for tax purposes to holders of Common Shares at the close of recordbusiness on JanuaryAugust 5, 2015. A liquidating distribution of $1.252016 is $9.21 per Common Share was paid on June 16, 2015 to holders of Common Shares of record on June 9, 2015. A liquidating distribution of $1.00 per Common Share was paid on December 3, 2015 to holders of Common Shares of record on November 25, 2015.Share.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our payment obligations under contractual obligations, including all fixed and variable rate debt obligations, except as otherwise noted, as of December 31, 20152016 (in thousands):

 

  Payments Due By Period   Payments Due By Period 
  Total   Less than 1
Year
   2-3 Years   4-5 Years   After
5 Years
   Total   Less than
1 Year
   2-3 Years   4-5 Years   After
5 Years
 

Mortgage loans payable (principal and interest) (1)

  $181,668    $123,220    $53,322    $616    $4,510    $117,440   $45,425   $58,971   $10,564   $2,480 

Ground lease obligations (2)(1)

   120,912     2,032     4,326     4,623     109,931     118,881    2,096    4,514    4,736    107,535 

Advisors’ fee (3)(2)

   11,419     5,710     5,709     —       —       5,794    3,348    2,446    —      —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $313,999    $130,962    $63,357    $5,239    $114,441    $242,115   $50,869   $65,931   $15,300   $110,015 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Does not reflect financing activity subsequent to December 31, 2015.
(2)This obligation relates to the ground leases at our venture property located at 450 West 14th Street, New York, New York which expires May 31, 2053 and our Atrium Mall venture property located in Chicago, Illinois which expires September 30, 2034. In addition, our property located in Orlando, Florida is subject to a ground lease which calls for rent of $2.00 per year which is paid by the building tenant.
(3)(2)Advisor’s fee based upon the terms of the Advisory Agreement with our external advisor, effective January 1, 2016,2017, with no effect given to any liquidating distributions made or equity that may be repurchased, after December 31, 2015.2016. No amounts have been included for subsequent renewal periods of the Advisory Agreement, termination fee payments or incentive fee payments.

We carry comprehensive liability and all risk property insurance covering fire, flood, extended coverage, “acts of terrorism,” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and rental loss insurance with respect to our operating properties where coverage is not provided by our net lease tenants. Under the terms of our net leases, the tenant is obligated to maintain adequate insurance coverage.

Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our operating properties (which are generallynon-recourse to us), contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage under these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain at reasonable costs, it could adversely affect our ability to finance and/or refinance our properties.

Comparability of Financial Data from Period to Period

Under going concern accounting, the comparability of financial data from period to period was affected by several items including (i) the timing of our acquisitions and leasing activities; (ii) the purchases and sales of assets and investments; (iii) when material other-than-temporary impairment charges on assets in our portfolio are taken; (iv) fluctuations in the fair value of our securities and loan securities carried at fair value; and (v) the reclassification of assets.

Results of Operations

In light of the adoption of liquidation basis accounting as of August 1, 2014, the results of operations for the current year period are not comparable to the prior year period. In addition, prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, we were engaged in the business of owning real property and real estate related assets which we categorized into three reportable segments: (i) operating properties, (ii) loan assets and (iii) REIT securities. Subsequent to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, we no longer classify our assets in these separate segments to make operating decisions or assess performance. Accordingly, we have only one reporting and operating segment subsequent to July 31, 2014. Changes in the liquidation values of our assets are discussed below under Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation.

Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation

Year Ended December 31, 2016

Net assets in liquidation decreased by $188,469,000 during the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in net assets in liquidation was the result of $118,381,000 of liquidating distributions to holders of our Common Shares, $54,638,000 of liquidating distributions to holders of our Units, plus a $15,450,000 net decrease in liquidation values. The primary reasons for the decrease in liquidation values were as follows:

a $8,800,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Houston, Texas residential property due to unfavorable changes in the Houston real estate market, partially offset by a $2,612,000 increase in estimated receipts and closing costs due to a change in the anticipated holding period of the property and a corresponding $1,009,000 decrease in the liability fornon-controlling interest in this property;

a $6,466,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Orlando, Florida office property partially offset by a $3,773,000 net increase in estimated receipts and closing costs due to a reduction in future tenant improvement costs;

a $5,100,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Chicago, Illinois (One East Erie) property resulting from the contract for sale, partially offset by a $615,000 net increase in estimated receipts and closing costs due to a change in the anticipated holding period of the property;

a $2,613,000 decrease in estimated receipts and closing costs plus a $932,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Jacksonville, Florida property due to the contract for sale, partially offset by an increase in estimated receipts of $1,280,000 resulting from the seller financing of the property;

a $2,526,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Lisle, Illinois office property as a result of recent marketing efforts plus a $1,588,000 net decrease in estimated receipts and closing costs at the property due to increased tenant improvement costs; and

a $371,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Concord Debt Holdings equity investment due to the uncertainty of collection of one of the underlying loan assets.

Primarily offset by:

a $1,924,000 increase in the liquidation value of our Churchill, Pennsylvania mixed use property, partially offset by a $1,762,000 decrease in estimated receipts due to additional tenant improvement costs and a change in the anticipated holding period;

a $3,392,000 decrease in the estimated fees payable to our advisor over the duration of the liquidation;

a $1,317,000 net increase in estimated receipts from our 450 West 14th Street equity investment due to estimated future returns on new capital contributed in the second quarter in 2016 in connection with refinancing the first mortgage debt on the property;

a $920,000 increase in the liquidation value of our Mentor Retail equity investment as a result of the contract for sale;

a $794,000 increase in the liquidation value of our WRT One South State Lender equity investment due to a change in the anticipated holding period of this investment; and

a $459,000 increase in the liquidation value of our Atrium Mall equity investment due to a change in the anticipated holding period of this investment.

Year Ended December 31, 2015

Net assets in liquidation decreased by $78,308,000 during the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in net assets in liquidation was the result of $81,956,000 of liquidating distributions to holders of our Common Shares partially offset by a $3,648,000 net increase in liquidation values. The primary reasons for the increase in liquidation values were as follows:

 

A $29,062,000 increase in the liquidation value of our 701 Seventh Avenue equity investment due to an increase in expected retail rents at the property;

 

a $5,000,000 increase in the liquidation value of our Stamford, Connecticut residential property based on the forfeited purchase deposit, plus a $1,478,000 increase in estimated receipts at the property due to a change in the anticipated holding period of the property, partially offset by a corresponding $1,105,000 increase in the liability fornon-controlling interest in this property;

 

a $3,975,000 increase in the liquidation value of our Chicago, Illinois (One East Erie) property based on marketing efforts. The anticipated holding period for the property has been extended until the mortgage loan can bepre-paid without penalty. The extended hold period results in a $1,956,000 increase in estimated receipts at the property;

 

a $3,642,000 increase in estimated receipts from our Jacksonville, Florida property due to a longer anticipated holding period of the property;

 

a $3,340,000 increase in the liquidation value of ourWRT-Elad One South State Equity investment due to new lease signings at the property and the contract for sale;

 

a $1,390,000 increase in the liquidation value of our Greensboro, North Carolina residential property based on the contract for sale;

 

a $1,251,000 increase in estimated distributions from our Concord Debt Holdings equity investment primarily as a result of the sale of the MSREF hotel assets;

 

a $584,000 increase in the liquidation value of our Cerritos, California office property based on the contract for sale, partially offset by a $302,000 decrease in estimated receipts due to flood damage that occurred prior to the sale of the property; and

 

a $344,000 increase in estimated future distributions from our Atrium Mall equity investment due to a change in the estimated holding period of the investment.

Primarily offset by:

 

a $15,494,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Houston, Texas residential property due to unfavorable changes in the Houston real estate market plus a $155,000 net decrease in estimated receipts and closing costs due to a change in the anticipated holding period of the property, partially offset by a $2,551,000 corresponding decrease in the liability fornon-controlling interest in this property;

 

a $12,226,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our WRT One South State Lender equity investment due to the contract for sale and a shorter than anticipated holding period;

 

a $15,274,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our CDH CDO equity investment as a result of a decrease in the estimated underlying collateral value of one of the loan assets held by the venture partially offset by a $3,601,000 increase in estimated future receipts based on the collection of an old receivable and an extension of one of the loan assets;

 

  a $3,544,000 net decrease in the liquidation value of our 450 West 14th Street equity investment as a result of a change in exit strategy of the investment resulting in the deconsolidation of the property and lower expected proceeds on disposition;

 

a $1,422,000 decrease in estimated receipts at our Churchill, Pennsylvania property due to a shorter anticipated holding period of the property;

a $1,260,000 increase in the estimated fees payable to our advisor over the duration of the liquidation;

 

a $1,143,000 decrease in receipts from our Vintage Housing Holdings equity investment due to a shorter holding period and increased costs associated with the sale; and

 

a $1,134,000 decrease in estimated receipts at our 550 Corporetum property located in Lisle, Illinois due to increased leasing costs and tenant improvements, partially offset by a $1,049,000 increase in the liquidation value as a result of new tenant leases;

 

a $918,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our loan securities resulting from reduced net operating income and a lower appraisal of the underlying collateral.

Period from August 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014

Net assets in liquidation decreased by $192,211,000 during the period August 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The primary reasons for decline were as follows:

$121,890,000 in liquidating distributions on our Series D Preferred Shares;

$81,959,000 in accrued liquidating distributions on our Common Shares;

a $7,376,000 decrease in expected cash flows due primarily to changes in the expected hold periods of certain investments in real estate;

a $2,676,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our Vintage Housing Holdings investment due to a shorter estimated holding period;

a $1,625,000 decrease in the liquidation value of our investments in real estate as a result of changes in lease up assumptions on three properties which were sold in 2014; and

a $477,000 decrease in the liquidation value of an investment in real estate as a result of a purchase and sale agreement entered into in February 2015.

Partially offset by:

a $9,993,000 increase in the liquidation value of our investment in Concord Debt Holdings due to an increase in the proceeds expected to be received from the underlying investments;

a $8,701,000 increase in the liquidation value of our investment in CDH CDO LLC as a result of an increase in the proceeds expected to be received from the underlying investments;

$4,098,000 of cash received in excess of the liquidation value of our Playa Vista loan receivable due to the borrower’s prepayment of the loan and satisfaction of the participation interest for an amount that exceeded our estimate at August 1, 2014; and

a $1,000,000 increase in the estimated value of the equity participation in our Edens Plaza and Norridge Commons loan receivable as a result of the sale of the Norridge Commons property in February 2015 for a price that exceeded our initial estimates.

Our remaining assets continue to perform in a manner that is relatively consistent with prior reporting periods. We have experienced no significant changes in occupancy or rental rates and our loan assets continue to perform in accordance with their terms. With regard to our development property at 701 Seventh AveAvenue in Times Square, demolitionconstruction is progressing on schedule and the final floor of the existing structure40 story property was poured in February 2017. The development is complete,projected to reach substantial completion at the foundationend of 2017. On the leasing side, the venture executed leases with The Hershey Company for 6,940 square feet of ground floor space and with Cirque Theatrical, LLC for 39,130 square feet on floors one through four and the property is substantially complete and construction is estimated to be completed in 2017. Our joint venture has engaged a nationally recognized brokerage firmnow 67% occupied. The venture’s leasing brokers continue to market the retailremaining vacant space for lease.

Off-Balance Sheet Investments

We have seven threeoff-balance sheet investments in operating properties totaling $311,358,000$255,315,000 and threeoff-balance sheet investments in loan assets totaling $16,380,000$3,953,000 at December 31, 2015.2016. Our exposure to loss is limited to our investment balance. See Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 98 for additional information on these investments.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Below is a discussion of the accounting policies that management believes are critical to our operations. We consider these policies critical because they involve difficult management judgments and assumptions, require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain and because they are important for understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and our disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. With different estimates or assumptions, materially different amounts could be reported in our financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. PriorPursuant to the adoption of the plan of liquidation our most sensitive estimates involve the allocation of the purchase price of acquired properties and evaluating our real estate-related investments for impairment. Subsequent to the adoption of the plan of liquidation,accounting, we are required to estimate all costs and income we expect to incur and earn through the end of liquidation including the estimated amount of cash we expect to collect on the disposal of our assets and the estimated costs to dispose of our assets.

Investments in Real Estate

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, upon the acquisition of real estate, we assessed the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases and acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocated purchase price based on these assessments. We assessed fair value based on estimated cash flow projections and utilized appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows were based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.

As of August 1, 2014, the investments in real estate were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, to reflect the change to the liquidation basis of accounting. The liquidation value represents the estimated amount of cash that we will collect on disposal of our assets as we carry out our plan of liquidation. The liquidation value of our investments in real estate were presented on an undiscounted basis and investments in real estate are no longer depreciated. Estimated costs to dispose of these investments are presented separately from the related assets. Subsequent to August 1, 2014, all changes in the estimated liquidation value of the investments in real estate are reflected as a change to our net assets in liquidation.

Under liquidation accounting, the presentation for joint ventures historically consolidated under going concern accounting is determined based on our planned exit strategy. Those ventures in which we intend to sell the underlying property are presented on a gross basis with a payable to thenon-controlling interest holder. Those ventures in which we intend to sell our interest in the venture, rather than the property, are accounted for as an equity investment and are presented on a net basis without anon-controlling interest component.

Impairment

Operating properties –Under going concern accounting, we evaluated the need for an impairment loss on real estate assets when indicators of impairment were present and the projected undiscounted cash flows from an asset were not sufficient to recover an asset group’s carrying amount. The impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value of the asset group to its carrying amount. The projection of cash flows used in the impairment evaluation involves significant judgment by management.

Loan assets –Under going concern accounting, loan assets were periodically evaluated for possible impairment in order to determine whether it was necessary to establish a loan loss allowance. A loan asset was considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it was probable that we would be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms of the loan. Impairment was then measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or, if the loan was collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral. When a loan was considered to be impaired, we established an allowance for loan losses and recorded a corresponding charge to earnings. Significant judgments were required in determining impairment. We did not record interest income on impaired loans. Any cash receipts on impaired loans were recorded as a recovery reducing the allowance for loan losses.Assets

Under liquidation accounting, we carry our loans receivable at their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of principal payments we expect to receive over the holding period of the loan. The liquidation value of our loans receivable are presented on an undiscounted basis. Interest payments that we expect to receive on our loans receivable are accrued and are classified as part of liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets. As interest is earned, it is reclassified and included in loans receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets.

We continue to evaluate the collectability of the interest and principal of each of our loans receivable using the same methodology used under going concern accounting.receivable. Any changes in collectability will be reflected as a change to the Trust’sour net assets in liquidation.

Preferred equity investments –Under going concern accounting, we had certain investments which were classified as preferred equity investments. Determining whether a preferred equity investment was other-than-temporarily impaired requires significant judgment. This evaluation included consideration of the length of time and extent to which the fair value of an investment had been less than its cost basis, our intent and ability to hold the investment until a forecasted recovery in value and the collateral underlying the investment. Under liquidation accounting, preferred equity investments are classified as equity investments and are carried at their estimated net realizable value.

Equity Investments

Equity investments – Under going concern accounting, equity investments were reviewed for impairment periodically. For equity investments in which the carrying value exceeded the fair value, we evaluated if these were other-than-temporarily impaired. Under liquidation accounting, equity investments are recorded at their net realizable value.

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

Under going concern accounting, consolidated variable interest entities were those where we were the primary beneficiary of Any changes in net realizable value will be reflected as a variable interest entity. The primary beneficiary is the party that has a controlling financial interestchange to our net assets in the VIE, which is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: 1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the VIE’s performance, and 2) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE.liquidation.

See Item 8—8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

None applicable to liquidation accounting.

ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

We have exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. Market interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors beyond our control. Various financial vehicles exist which would allow management to mitigate the potential negative effects of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flow and earnings.

Our liabilities include both fixed and variable rate debt. We seek to limit our risk to interest rate fluctuations through match financing on our loan assets.

The table below presents information about the Liquidating Trust’s derivative financial instruments at December 31, 20152016 (in thousands):

 

Type

  Maturity  Strike Rate Notional
Amount of
Hedge
   Cost of Hedge   Maturity  Strike Rate Notional
Amount of
Hedge
   Cost of Hedge 

Swap

  October 2016   0.69 77,767     —    

Cap

  November 2017   4.00 50,000     165    November 2017   4.00 50,000    165 

Cap

  November 2018   5.00 50,000     220    May 2018   1.25 50,480    83 

Cap

  June 2018   1.50 45,000    51 

Cap

  November 2018   5.00 50,000    220 

 

(1)See Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 1211 for information on the accounting treatment of our derivative financial investments.

The fair value of our mortgage loans payable and secured financings, based on discounted cash flows at the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining term of such debt, was $172,222,000$107,068,000 and $297,376,000$172,222,000 at December 31, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes outstanding, based on quoted market prices, was $73,859,000 at December 31, 2014.

The following table shows what the annual effect a change in the LIBOR rate would have on interest expense based upon our variable rate debt at December 31, 20152016 taking into consideration the effect of our derivative financial instruments (in thousands):

 

  Change in LIBOR (2)   Change in LIBOR (2) 
  -0.43%   1%   2%   3%   -0.77%   1%   2%   3% 

Change in consolidated interest expense

  $(23  $54    $109    $164    $(347  $328   $328   $328 

Pro-rata share of change in interest expense of debt on non-consolidated entities (1)

   —       196     652     1,107     (136   84    84    84 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

(Increase) decrease in net income

  $(23  $250    $761    $1,271    $(483  $412   $412   $412 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Represents ourpro-rata share of a change in interest expense in our 701 Seventh Avenue and 450 West 14th Street equity investments.
(2)The one month LIBOR rate at December 31, 20152016 was 0.4295%0.77167%.

We may utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the potential negative impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies.

The following table shows what the annual effect a change in the LIBOR rate would have on interest income based upon our variable rate loan assets at December 31, 20152016 (in thousands):

 

   Change in LIBOR (1) 
   -0.43%  1%   2%   3% 

Change in consolidated interest income

  $(1 $3    $7    $10  

Pro-rata share of change in interest income of loan assets in non-consolidated entities

   —      —       —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net income

  $(1 $3    $7    $10  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Change in LIBOR (1) 
   -0.77%   1%   2%   3% 

Change in consolidated interest income

  $—     $65   $149   $168 

Pro-rata share of change in interest income of loan assets innon-consolidated entities

   —      —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net income

  $—     $65   $149   $168 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)The one month LIBOR rate at December 31, 20152016 was 0.4295%0.77167%.

Market Value Risk

Our hedge transactions using derivative instruments also involve certain additional risks such as counterparty credit risk, the enforceability of hedging contracts and the risk that unanticipated and significant changes in interest rates will cause a significant loss of basis in the contract. We believe that there is a low likelihood that these counterparties will fail to meet their obligations. There can be no assurance that we will adequately protect against the foregoing risks.

ITEM 8 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

   Page 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

42

Consolidated Statements of Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) as of December 31, 20152016 and 20142015

   4332 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) for the yearyears ended December 31, 20152016 and for the Five Months Ended December 31, 20142015

   44

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Going Concern Basis) for the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2014 and for the Year Ended December 31, 2013

45

Consolidated Statements of Equity (Going Concern Basis) for the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2014 and for the Year Ended December 31, 2013

46

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Going Concern Basis) for the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2014 and for the Year Ended December 31, 2013

4733 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   4934 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Winthrop Realty Trust

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of net assets (liquidation basis) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the related consolidated statements of changes in net assets (liquidation basis) for the year ended December 31, 2015 and for the five months ended December 31, 2014 and the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (going concern basis), of equity (going concern basis), and of cash flows (going concern basis) for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2013 present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets in liquidation of Winthrop Realty Trust and its subsidiariesat December 31, 2015 and 2014, the changes in their net assets in liquidation for the year ended December 31, 2015 and for the five months ended December 31, 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2013in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applied on the bases described in the second paragraph of this report. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedules listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidatedfinancial statements. Also in our opinion, the Trust maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework 2013issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Trust’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedules, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedules, and on the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. 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 audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

As discussed in Notes 2 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the shareholders of Winthrop Realty Trust approved a plan of liquidation on August 5, 2014 and the Trust commenced liquidation shortly thereafter. As a result, the Trust has changed its basis of accounting for periods subsequent to July 31, 2014 from the going concern basis to a liquidation basis.

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 (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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 (iii) 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/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

March 2, 2016

WINTHROP REALTY LIQUIDATING TRUST

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS

(Liquidation Basis)Basis, unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

  December 31,   December 31,   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
  2015   2014    

ASSETS

        

Investments in real estate

  $353,862    $557,325    $186,652   $353,862 

Equity investments

   327,738     389,921     259,268    327,738 

Cash and cash equivalents

   21,128     127,583     13,252    21,128 

Restricted cash held in escrows

   6,603     5,831     5,240    6,603 

Loans receivable

   5,280     24,005     8,400    5,280 

Secured financing receivable

   28,928     29,210     —      28,928 

Accounts receivable

   2,090     1,468     1,101    2,090 

Loan securities

   —       918  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   745,629     1,136,261     473,913    745,629 

LIABILITIES

        

Mortgage loans payable

   172,095     296,954     108,826    172,095 

Senior notes payable

   —       71,265  

Liability for non-controlling interests

   17,796     46,564     9,498    17,796 

Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation

   29,297     31,253     23,186    29,297 

Dividends payable

   1,822     82,353     —      1,822 

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities

   6,382     10,794     3,528    6,382 

Related party fees payable

   1,841     2,374     948    1,841 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   229,233     541,557     145,986    229,233 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 18)

    

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)

    

Net assets in liquidation

  $516,396    $594,704    $327,927   $516,396 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WINTHROP REALTY LIQUIDATING TRUST

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(Liquidation Basis)Basis, unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

  Year Ended Five Months Ended  Year Ended
December 31, 2016
  Year Ended
December 31, 2015
 
  December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014   

Net assets in liquidation, beginning of period

  $594,704   $786,915  

Net assets in liquidation, beginning of year

 $516,396  $594,704 

Changes in net assets in liquidation

     

Change in liquidation value of investments in real estate

   (3,363 (2,102 (21,900 (3,363

Change in liquidation value of loans receivable

   (410 5,098   100  (410

Change in liquidation value of loan securities

   (918  —      —    (918

Change in liquidation value of equity investments

   10,343   16,018   3,142  10,343 

Remeasurement of assets and liabilities

   (3,449 (9,489 2,141  (3,449

Remeasurement of non-controlling interests

   1,445   2,113   1,067  1,445 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase in liquidation value

   3,648   11,638  

Liquidating distributions to Series D Preferred shareholders

   —     (121,890

Liquidating distributions to Common shareholders

   (81,956 (81,959

Net (decrease) increase in liquidation value

 (15,450 3,648 

Liquidating distributions to Unitholders/Common shareholders

 (173,019 (81,956
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Changes in net assets in liquidation

   (78,308 (192,211 (188,469 (78,308
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net assets in liquidation, end of period

  $516,396   $594,704  

Net assets in liquidation, end of year

 $327,927  $516,396 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WINTHROP REALTY LIQUIDATING TRUST

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Going Concern Basis)

(in thousands, except per share data)

   Seven Months Ended  Year Ended 
   July 31, 2014  December 31, 2013 

Revenue

   

Rents and reimbursements

  $46,313   $51,865  

Interest and discount accretion

   9,643    18,455  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   55,956    70,320  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses

   

Property operating

   17,127    17,769  

Real estate taxes

   5,379    4,926  

Depreciation and amortization

   15,957    17,275  

Interest

   13,394    22,365  

Impairment loss on investments in real estate

   9,200    —    

Provision for loss on loans receivable

   —      348  

General and administrative

   4,283    4,356  

Related party fees

   5,548    9,289  

Transaction costs

   586    1,885  

Federal, state and local taxes

   (60  424  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   71,414    78,637  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other income (loss)

   

Equity in income of equity investments (inclusive of impairments of $2,422 and $7,687)

   12,622    22,641  

Earnings from preferred equity investments

   582    613  

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net

   (564  —    

Realized gain on sale of securities carried at fair value

   2    742  

Unrealized loss on securities carried at fair value

   —      (142

Unrealized gain on loan securities carried at fair value

   —      215  

Settlement expense

   —      (411

Interest and other income

   244    375  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   12,886    24,033  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   (2,572  15,716  

Discontinued operations

   

Net income from discontinued operations

   11,235    8,772  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   8,663    24,488  

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

   3,818    4,290  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

   12,481    28,778  

Preferred dividend of Series D Preferred Shares

   (6,502  (11,146

Amount allocated to Restricted Common Shares

   (192  (307
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares

  $5,787   $17,325  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Per Common Share data—Basic

   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(0.15 $0.25  

Income from discontinued operations

   0.31    0.26  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares

  $0.16   $0.51  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Per Common Share data—Diluted

   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(0.15 $0.25  

Income from discontinued operations

   0.31    0.26  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares

  $0.16   $0.51  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic Weighted-Average Common Shares

   35,821    33,743  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted Weighted-Average Common Shares

   35,821    33,774  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   

Net income

  $8,663   $24,488  

Change in unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives

   (193  (74
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Consolidated comprehensive income

   8,470    24,414  

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

   3,818    4,290  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests

   3,818    4,290  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

  $12,288   $28,704  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WINTHROP REALTY TRUST

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(Going Concern Basis)

(In thousands except per share data)

                       Accumulated  Accumulated       
   Series D Preferred Shares   Common Shares   Additional   Distributions  Other  Non-    
   of Beneficial Interest   of Beneficial Interest   Paid-In   in Excess of  Comprehensive  Controlling    
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Net Income  Income (Loss)  Interests  Total 

Balance, December 31, 2012

   4,820    $120,500     33,019    $33,019    $618,426    $(317,385 $(50 $14,754   $469,264  

Net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

   —       —       —       —       —       28,778    —      —      28,778  

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      (4,290  (4,290

Distributions to non-controlling interests

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      (51  (51

Contributions from non-controlling interests

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      18,629    18,629  

Purchase of non-controlling interests

   —       —       —       —       103     —      —      (253  (150

Dividends declared on Common Shares of Beneficial Interest ($0.65 per share)

   —       —       —       —       —       (22,372  —      —      (22,372

Dividends declared on Series D Preferred Shares ($2.3125 per share)

   —       —       —       —       —       (11,146  —      —      (11,146

Dividends declared on Restricted Shares

   —       —       —       —       —       (307  —      —      (307

Change in unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives

   —       —       —       —       —       —      (74  —      (74

Stock issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan

   —       —       40     40     424     —      —      —      464  

Net proceeds from Common Shares offering

   —       —       2,750     2,750     27,271     —      —      —      30,021  

Issuance of Restricted Shares

   —       —       592     —       —       —      —      —      —    

Amortization of Restricted Shares

   —       —       —       —       897     —      —      —      897  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013

   4,820    $120,500     36,401    $35,809    $647,121    $(322,432 $(124 $28,789   $509,663  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

   —      $ —       —      $ —      $ —      $12,481   $ —     $ —     $12,481  

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      (3,818  (3,818

Distributions to non-controlling interests

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      (711  (711

Contributions from non-controlling interests

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      873    873  

Increase in non-controlling interest due to consolidation of property

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      16,391    16,391  

Decrease in non-controlling interest due to property sale

   —       —       —       —       —       —      —      (3,764  (3,764

Dividends declared on Common Shares of Beneficial Interest ($0.325 per share)

   —       —       —       —       —       (11,642  —      —      (11,642

Dividends declared on Series D Preferred Shares ($1.348963 per share)

   —       —       —       —       —       (6,502  —      —      (6,502

Dividends declared on Restricted Shares

   —       —       —       —       —       (192  —      —      (192

Change in unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives

   —       —       —       —       —       —      (193  —      (193

Stock issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan

   —       —       16     16     162     —      —      —      178  

Amortization of Restricted Shares

   —       —       —       —       1,450     —      —      —      1,450  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance, July 31, 2014

   4,820    $120,500     36,417    $35,825    $648,733    $(328,287 $(317 $37,760   $514,214  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WINTHROP REALTY TRUST

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Going Concern Basis)

(in thousands)

   Seven Months Ended  Year Ended 
   July 31, 2014  December 31, 2013 

Cash flows from operating activities

   

Net Income

  $8,663   $24,488  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs and fair value of debt)

   11,331    15,451  

Amortization of lease intangibles

   6,462    8,550  

Straight-line rental income

   1,121    669  

Loan discount accretion

   (2,086  (4,121

Discount accretion received in cash

   5,865    37  

Earnings of preferred equity investments

   (582  (613

Distributions of income from preferred equity investments

   565    607  

Income of equity investments

   (12,622  (22,641

Distributions of income from equity investments

   8,755    24,112  

Restricted cash held in escrows

   (27  1,242  

Gain on sale of securities carried at fair value

   (2  (742

Unrealized loss on securities carried at fair value

   —      142  

Gain on sale of real estate investments

   (11,073  (11,005

Unrealized gain on loan securities carried at fair value

   —      (215

Impairment loss on investments in real estate

   9,287    2,904  

Provision for loss on loans receivable

   —      348  

Tenant leasing costs

   (1,046  (4,229

Equity compensation expenses

   1,450    897  

Bad debt expense (recovery)

   (229  40  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

   

Interest receivable

   (64  (214

Accounts receivable and other assets

   665    (1,316

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities

   (8,234  (4,123
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   18,199    30,268  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

   

Issuance and acquisition of loans receivable

   (31,492  (21,437

Investments in real estate

   (5,575  (257,142

Investments in equity investments

   (48,154  (30,341

Return of capital distribution from equity investments

   705    14,618  

Return of capital distribution from preferred equity investments

   643    5,771  

Return of capital distribution from securities carried at fair value

   —      376  

Purchase of securities carried at fair value

   (73  —    

Proceeds from sale of investments in real estate

   56,423    38,690  

Proceeds from sale of equity investments

   200    26  

Proceeds from sale of securities carried at fair value

   75    19,918  

Proceeds from sale of loans receivable

   37,052    19,319  

Restricted cash held in escrows

   2,127    863  

Issuance of secured financing receivable

   —      (30,000

Collection of loans receivable

   7,784    56,088  

Deposits on assets held for sale

   —      500  

Cash from consolidation of properties

   332    473  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   20,047    (182,278
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

    (Continued on next page)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WINTHROP REALTY TRUST

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Going Concern Basis)

(in thousands, continued)

   Seven Months Ended
July 31, 2014
  Year Ended
December 31, 2013
 

Cash flows from financing activities

   

Proceeds from mortgage loans payable

  $ —     $198,100  

Principal payments of mortgage loans payable

   (5,412  (22,287

Repurchase of senior notes payable

   (11,178  —    

Payment of secured financing

   —      (23,770

Restricted cash held in escrows

   (239  (228

Deferred financing costs

   (68  (796

Purchase of non-controlling interests

   —      (150

Contribution from non-controlling interests

   873    18,629  

Distribution to non-controlling interests

   (711  (51

Plan

   178    464  

Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares through offering, net

   —      30,021  

Dividend paid on Common Shares

   (17,461  (21,919

Dividend paid on Series D Preferred Shares

   (5,573  (11,146

Dividend paid on Restricted Shares

   (71  (27
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

   (39,662  166,840  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (1,416  14,830  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   112,512    97,682  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  $111,096   $112,512  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

   

Interest paid

  $15,280   $23,735  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Capitalized interest

  $2,457   $1,443  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Taxes paid

  $147   $247  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure on Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

   

Dividends accrued on Common Shares and Restricted Shares

  $401   $6,099  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Dividends accrued on Series D Preferred Shares

  $929   $ —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Capital expenditures accrued

  $1,736   $3,140  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Conveyance of secured financing in settlement of loans receivable

  $(29,150 $ —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Assumption of mortgage loan on investment in real estate

  $ —     $9,248  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Forgiveness of loan receivable

  $190   $ —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Contribution to WRT-Elad One South State Equity L.P.

  $ —     $2,083  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Distribution from WRT—One South State Lender LP

  $ —     $(2,083
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value of assets acquired

  $69,140   $62,208  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value of liabilities assumed

  $52,687   $62,198  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Transfer to loans receivable

  $ —     $(877
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Contribution to Vintage Housing Holdings LLC

  $450   $ —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WINTHROP REALTY TRUST

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Amounts related to number of buildings, square footage, occupancy and tenant data are unaudited.(unaudited)

 

1.Business

Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust (the “Liquidating Trust”) was organized on July 28, 2016 as a liquidating trust pursuant to a plan of liquidation of Winthrop Realty Trust, (“Winthrop”),. Winthrop, which began operations in 1961 under the name First Union Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments and changed its name to Winthrop Realty Trust in 2005, was a real estate investment trust (“REIT”)formed under Sections 856-860the laws of the Internal Revenue Code, is an unincorporated association in the formState of aOhio. Winthrop conducted its business trust organized in Ohio under a Declaration of Trust dated August 1, 1961, as amended and restated on May 21, 2009, which has asthrough its stated principal business activity the ownership and management of, and lending to, real estate and related investments.

Winthrop’s primary business is owning real property and real estate related assets which it conducts throughwholly owned operating partnership, WRT Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, (the “Operating Partnership”). From January 1, 2004 through August 5, 2016, Winthrop was externally managed by FUR Advisors LLC, (“FUR Advisors” or the “Advisor”). Since August 5, 2016, FUR Advisors has continued to manage the Liquidating Trust’s assets. The Advisor is the sole general partner of,majority owned by Winthrop’s former executive officers and owns directlysenior management, including Michael L. Ashner and indirectly, 100%Carolyn Tiffany, two of the limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. All references to the “Trust” refer to WinthropLiquidating Trust’s trustees.

Winthrop’s primary business was owning real property and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership.

real estate related assets. On April 28, 2014 the Trust’sWinthrop’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) adopted a plan of liquidation. The plan, which provided for an orderly liquidation whichof Winthrop’s assets, was subject to approvalapproved by the holders of a majority of the Trust’sWinthrop’s common shares of beneficial interest (“Common Shares”). The plan was approved at a special meeting of shareholders on August 5, 2014 and the Trust adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as of August 1, 2014.

Prior to Under the plan of liquidation, the Trust categorized its assets into three segments: (i) ownership of investment properties including wholly owned properties and investments in joint ventures which own investment properties (“operating properties”); (ii) origination and acquisition of loans collateralized directly or indirectly by commercial and multi-family real property, (collectively “loan assets”); and (iii) equity and debt interests in other real estate investment trusts (“REIT securities”). Subsequent to the adoptionif all of the assets of Winthrop were not disposed of by August 5, 2016, the then remaining assets and liabilities of Winthrop would be assigned to a liquidating trust.

On August 5, 2016, in accordance with Winthrop’s plan of liquidation, discussed below,Winthrop transferred the then remaining assets and liabilities, including its ownership interests in the Operating Partnership, to the Liquidating Trust. The Liquidating Trust no longer makes operating decisions or assesses performanceis governed by a Liquidating Trust Agreement by and among Winthrop and Michael L. Ashner, Howard Goldberg and Carolyn Tiffany, as trustees. Upon the transfer of the assets and liabilities to the Liquidating Trust, each Common Share on August 5, 2016, was automatically converted into one unit of beneficial interest in separate segments. Accordingly, the Liquidating Trust, (“Unit”), and each holder of Common Shares become a beneficiary of the Liquidating Trust, (“Beneficiaries”). On October 3, 2016, Winthrop filed a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to terminate the registration of the Common Shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Winthrop ceased filing reports under that act. The Liquidating Trust will only file with the SEC annual reports on Form10-K and current reports on Form8-K.

The sole purpose of the Liquidating Trust is to wind up the affairs of Winthrop by liquidating its remaining assets, satisfying the assumed liabilities, paying all costs and expenses of the Liquidating Trust and distributing the remaining proceeds to the Beneficiaries. The Liquidating Trust has only one reporting and operating segment subsequentno objective to July 31, 2014.continue or engage in the conduct of a trade or business, expect as necessary for the orderly liquidation of the remaining assets.

 

2.Plan of Liquidation

The plan of liquidation provides for an orderly sale ofSubsequent to August 5, 2014, Winthrop was not, and under the Trust’s assets, payment ofLiquidating Trust Agreement the Trust’s liabilities and other obligations and the winding up of operations and dissolution of the Trust. TheLiquidating Trust is not, permitted to make any new investments other than protective acquisitions or advances with respect to the Trust’sits existing assets. TheWinthrop was, and the Liquidating Trust is, permitted to satisfy any existing contractual obligations including any capital call requirements and acquisitions or dispositions pursuant tobuy-sell provisions under existing joint venture documentation and pay for required tenant improvements and capital expenditures at its real estate properties,properties. Winthrop was, and repurchase its existing Common Shares. Thethe Liquidating Trust is, also permitted to invest its cash reserves in short-term U.S. Treasuries or other short-term obligations.

The plan of liquidationLiquidating Trust Agreement enables the Liquidating Trust to sell any and all of its assets without further approval of the shareholdersunitholders and provides that liquidating distributions be made to the shareholdersunitholders as determined by the Board.trustees. Pursuant to applicable REITreal estate investment trust (“REIT”) rules, in order to be able to deduct liquidating distributions as dividends, the Trust mustWinthrop was required to complete the disposition of its assets by August 5, 2016, two years after the date the plan of liquidation was adopted by shareholders. As management currently expects that all of the Trust’s assets will not be sold by such date, the Trust intends to satisfyWinthrop satisfied this requirement by distributing its unsold assets into a liquidating trust at the endLiquidating Trust on August 5, 2016.

In connection with the transfer of such two-year period,assets to, and the holdersassumption of interestsliabilities by, the Liquidating Trust, the stock transfer books of Winthrop were closed as of the close of business on August 1, 2016. All of the outstanding Common Shares were automatically deemed cancelled, and the rights of the Beneficiaries in their Units are not represented by any form of certificate or other instrument. Holders of Common Shares were not required to take any action to receive their Units. On the Trust at such time will be beneficiariesdate of such liquidating trust. the transfer, the economic value of each Unit was equivalent to the economic value of a Common Share.

WINTHROP REALTY LIQUIDATING TRUST

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Holders of the Trust’s Common SharesUnits should note that unlike Common Shares, which arewere freely transferable, beneficial interestsUnits in the liquidating trust willLiquidating Trust are generally not be transferable except by will, intestate succession or operation of law. Therefore, the recipients of the interests in the liquidating trust will notBeneficiaries have theno ability to realize any value from these interests except from distributions made by the liquidating trust,Liquidating Trust, the timing of which will be solely inat the discretion of the liquidating trust’sLiquidating Trust’s trustees. As compared to

The Liquidating Trust will terminate upon the Trust which is required to comply withearlier of (i) the distribution of all of the filing requirementsremaining assets of the Securities and Exchange Commission for publicly traded entities, based on current guidance provide byLiquidating Trust in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission management anticipatesterms of the Liquidating Trust Agreement, or (ii) August 5, 2019. The Liquidating Trust may be extended beyond August 5, 2019 if the trustees of the Liquidating Trust determine that an extension is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose of the Liquidating Trust. Although no assurances can be given, it is anticipated that the liquidating trustplan of liquidation will be required to file only annual reports containing unaudited financial statements on Form 10-K and current reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.completed by December 31, 2018.

The dissolution process and the amount and timing of distributions to shareholdersunitholders involves risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, it is not possible to predict the timing or aggregate amount which will ultimately be distributed to shareholdersunitholders and no assurance can be given that the distributions will equal or exceed the estimate of net assets presented in the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets.

WINTHROP REALTY TRUST

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Trust expects to continue to qualify as a REIT throughout the liquidation until such time as any remaining assets, if any, are transferred into a liquidating trust. The Board shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to cause the Trust to maintain its REIT status, provided however, the Board may elect to terminate the Trust’s status as a REIT if it determines that such termination would be in the best interest of the shareholders.

 

3.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

Pre PlanThe consolidated financial statements have been presented on a comparative basis. For periods prior to August 5, 2016, the entity is referred to as Winthrop Realty Trust, and from and after August 5, 2016 the entity is referred to as Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust (see Note 1). The same basis of Liquidationaccounting have been used to prepare the financial statements for both Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent the consolidated results of Winthrop itsand the Liquidating Trust, their wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary,WRT-TRS Management Corp. (“TRS”), the Operating Partnership and all majority-owned subsidiaries and affiliates over which Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust hashave financial and operating control and variable interest entities (“VIE”s) in which the Trust has determined it is the primary beneficiary.control. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. PriorThe accompanying consolidated financial statements only includes information for the liquidation entities. Going concern information for the periods prior to the adoptionapproval of the plan of liquidation is available in Winthrop’s prior filings with the Trust accounted for all other unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the Trust’s share of the earnings of these joint ventures and companies was included in consolidated net income.

The consolidated financial statements for the periods ended July 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were prepared on the going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Post Plan of LiquidationSEC.

As a result of the approval of the plan of liquidation by the shareholders, Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust hashave adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as of August 1, 2014 and for the periods subsequent to August 1, 2014 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Accordingly, on August 1, 2014 assets were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of cash that Winthrop or the Liquidating Trust will collect on disposal of assets as it carries out its plan of liquidation. The liquidation value of Winthrop’s and the Liquidating Trust’s operating properties and loan assets are presented on an undiscounted basis. Estimated costs to dispose of assets have been presented separately from the related assets. Liabilities are carried at their contractual amounts due or estimated settlement amounts.

TheWinthrop and the Liquidating Trust accruesaccrue costs and income that it expectsthey expect to incur and earn through the end of liquidation to the extent it has a reasonable basis for estimation. These amounts are classified as a liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets. Actual costs and income may differ from amounts reflected in the financial statements because of inherent uncertainty in estimating future events. These differences may be material. See Note 4 for further discussion. Actual costs incurred but unpaid as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are included in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets.

In liquidation, the presentation for joint ventures historically consolidated under going concern accounting will beis determined based on Winthrop’s and the Liquidating Trust’s planned exit strategy. Those ventures where Winthrop or the Liquidating Trust intends to sell the property are presented on a gross basis with a payable to thenon-controlling interest holder. Those ventures where Winthrop or the Liquidating Trust intends to sell its interest in the venture, rather than the property, are presented on a net basis and are included in equity investments on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets. Amounts due to non-controlling interests in connection with the disposition of consolidated joint ventures have been accrued and are recorded as a liability fornon-controlling interests.

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(unaudited)

Net assets in liquidation represents the estimated liquidation value available to holders of Common SharesUnits upon liquidation. Due to the uncertainty in the timing of the anticipated sale dates and the estimated cash flows, actual operating results and sale proceeds may differ materially from the amounts estimated.

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Out of Period Adjustments

During 2014, the Trust identified an error in its previously reported interim financial statements relating to the estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation of the Trust’s investment in the luxury residential property located in Houston, Texas. The Trust recorded an out of period adjustment in the amount of $2,201,000 to correct the understatement of estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts in the Trust’s consolidated statement of net assets. The Trust concluded that this adjustment is not material to the current period or the prior period’s financial position. As such, this cumulative change was recorded in the consolidated statement of net assets during the quarter ended on December 31, 2014. This error had no impact on any other periods presented.

During 2013, the Trust identified an error in its previously reported interim financial statements relating to the purchase price allocation of the Trust’s investment in the 1515 Market Street property. The Trust recorded an out of period adjustment in the amount of $1,300,000 to correct the overstatement of other liabilities and overstatement of building in the Trust’s consolidated balance sheet. The Trust also recorded an out of period adjustment to reduce depreciation expense in the amount of $21,000 during the Trust’s fourth quarter of 2013 to correct the depreciation expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The Trust concluded that these adjustments are not material to the current period or the prior period’s financial position or results from operations. As such, this cumulative change was recorded in the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations during the quarter ended on December 31, 2013. This error had no impact on any other periods presented.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions in determining the values of assets and liabilities, disclosing contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Under going concernliquidation accounting, the estimates that were particularly susceptible to management’s judgment include, but are not limited to, the impairment of real estate, loans and investments in ventures and real estate securities carried at fair value. In addition, estimates were used in accounting for the allowance for doubtful accounts. Under liquidation accounting, theLiquidating Trust is required to estimate all costs and income that it expects to incur and earn through the end of liquidation including the estimated amount of cash it will collect on disposal of its assets and estimated costs incurred to dispose of assets. All of the estimates and evaluations are susceptible to change and actual results could differ materially from the estimates and evaluations.

Investments in Real Estate

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, real estate assets were stated at historical cost. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance were expensed as incurred. Significant renovations that extended the useful life of the properties were capitalized. Depreciation for financial reporting purposes was computed using the straight-line method. Buildings were depreciated over their estimated useful lives of 40 years, based on the property’s age, overall physical condition, type of construction materials and intended use. Improvements to the buildings were depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining useful life of the building at the time the improvement was completed. Tenant improvements were depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the term of the lease of the tenant.

Upon the acquisition of real estate, the Trust assessed the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases and acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and the Trust allocated purchase price based on these assessments. The Trust assessed fair value based on estimated cash flow projections and utilized appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows were based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may have affected the property. If the acquisition was determined to be a business combination, then the related acquisition costs were expensed. If the acquisition was determined to be an asset acquisition, then the related acquisition costs were capitalized.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property was determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value was then allocated to land, building and improvements and fixtures and equipment based on management’s determination of the fair values of these assets. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses included an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management included real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimated costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions.

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Real estate investments and purchased intangible assets subject to amortization were reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicated that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of real estate investments to be held and used was measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated from the use and eventual disposition of the asset group. If the carrying amount of an asset group exceeded its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge was recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeded the fair value of the asset group.

As of August 1, 2014 the investments in real estate were adjusted to their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, to reflect the change to the liquidation basis of accounting. The liquidation value represents the estimated amount of cash that the Liquidating Trust will collect on disposal of its assets, inclusive of any residual value attributable to lease intangibles, as it carries out its plan of liquidation. The liquidation value of the Liquidating Trust’s investments in real estate are presented on an undiscounted basis and investments in real estate are no longer depreciated. Estimated costs to dispose of these investments are presented separately from the related assets. Subsequent to August 1, 2014, all changes in the estimated liquidation value of the investments in real estate are reflected as a change to the Liquidating Trust’s net assets in liquidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less. The Liquidating Trust maintains cash and cash equivalents in financial institutions in excess of insured limits, but believes this risk is mitigated by only investing in or through major financial institutions.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash in escrow accounts include cash reserves for tenant improvements, leasing commissions, real estate taxes and other expenses pursuant to the loan agreements. In addition, certain security deposit accounts are classified as restricted cash. The classification of restricted cash within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows under going concern accounting is determined by the nature of the escrow account. Activity in escrow accounts related to real estate taxes, insurance, rent reserves and security deposits was classified as operating activity. Activity in escrow accounts related to capital improvements and tenant improvements was classified as investing activity. Any debt service reserves are classified as financing activity.

Loans Receivable

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust’s policy was to record loans receivable at cost, net of unamortized discounts unless such loan receivable was deemed to be impaired. Discounts on loans receivable were amortized over the life of the loan receivable using the effective interest method based upon an evaluation of prospective future cash flows. The amortization was reflected as an adjustment to interest income. Other costs incurred in connection with acquiring loans, such as marketing and administrative costs, were charged to expense as incurred. Loan fees and direct costs associated with loans originated by the Trust were deferred and amortized over the life of the loan as interest income.

The Trust evaluated the collectability of the interest and principal of each of its loans to determine potential impairment. A loan receivable was considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it was probable that the Trust was unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms of the loan receivable. Impairment was then measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or the fair value of the collateral. When a loan receivable was considered to be impaired, the Trust recorded a loan loss allowance and a corresponding charge to earnings equal to the amount by which the Trust’s net investment in the loan exceeded its fair value. Significant judgments were required in determining impairment. The Trust did not record interest income on impaired loans receivable. Any cash receipts on impaired loans receivable were recorded as a recovery reducing the allowance for loan losses. The Trust charged uncollectible loans against its allowance for loan loss after it had exhausted all economically warranted legal rights and remedies to collect the receivables or upon successful foreclosure and taking of loan collateral.

Certain real estate operating properties wereacquired through foreclosure or through deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of non-performing loans that the Trust intended to hold, operate or develop for a period of at least twelve months. Upon acquisition of a property, tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired were recorded at their estimated fair values and depreciation was computed in the same manner as described in “Investments in Real Estate” above.

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Under liquidation accounting, the Liquidating Trust carries its loans receivable at their estimated net realizable value, or liquidation value, which represents the estimated amount of principal payments the Liquidating Trust expects to receive over the holding period of the loan. The liquidation value of the Liquidating Trust’s loans receivable are presented on an undiscounted basis. Interest payments that the Liquidating Trust expects to receive on its loans receivable over the estimated holding period of the loan are accrued and are classified as part of liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets. As interest is earned, it is reclassified and included in loans receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets.

The Liquidating Trust continues to evaluateevaluates the collectability of the interest and principal of each of its loans receivable using the same methodology used under going concern accounting.loans. Any changes in collectability will be reflected as a change to the Liquidating Trust’s net assets in liquidation.

Accounts Receivable

In accordance with liquidation accounting, as of August 1, 2014, accounts receivable were adjusted to their net realizable value. The Liquidating Trust continues to review its accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Past due balances are reviewed individually for collectability. Any changes in the allowancecollectability of the receivables are reflected in the net realizable value of the accounts receivable.

Under going concern accounting, accrued rental income included the difference between straight line rent and contractual amounts due. The Trust reviewed its straight line rent receivables monthly in conjunction with its review of allowance of doubtful accounts. Accrued rental income is not contemplated under liquidation accounting. The Liquidating Trust accrues rental revenue based on contractual amounts expected to be collected during liquidation.

Securities and Loan Securities at Fair Value

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Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust had the option to elect fair value for these financial assets. The Trust elected the fair value option for real estate securities to mitigate a divergence between accounting and economic exposure for these assets. The changes in the fair value of these instruments were recorded in unrealized gain (loss) on securities and loan securities carried at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Under liquidation accounting, loan securities are recorded at their estimated net realizable value.NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Preferred Equity Investment(unaudited)

The Trust has certain investments in ventures which entitle it to priority returns ahead of the other equity holders in the ventures. At the inception of each such investment, management determined whether such investment should be accounted for as a loan, preferred equity, equity or as real estate. The Trust classified these investments as preferred equity investments and they were accounted for using the equity method because the Trust has the ability to significantly influence, but not control, the entity’s operating and financial policies. Earnings for each investment were recognized in accordance with each respective investment agreement and, where applicable, based upon an allocation of the investment’s net assets at adjusted book value as if the investment was hypothetically liquidated at the end of each reporting period.

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, at each reporting period the Trust assessed whether there were any indicators of declines in the fair value of preferred equity investments. An investment’s value was impaired only if the Trust’s estimate of the fair value of the investment was less than the carrying value of the investment and such difference was deemed to be other-than-temporary. To the extent impairment had occurred, the loss was measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the investment over the estimated fair value of the investment. Under liquidation accounting, preferred equity investments are classified as equity investments and are carried at their estimated net realizable value.

Equity Investments

The Liquidating Trust accounts for its investments in entities in which it has the ability to significantly influence, but does not have a controlling interest, by using the equity method of accounting. Factors that are considered in determining whether or not the Liquidating Trust exercises control include (i) the right to remove the general partner or managing member in situations where the Liquidating Trust is not the general partner or managing member, and (ii) substantive participating rights of equity holders in significant business decisions including dispositions and acquisitions of assets, financing, operations and capital budgets, and other contractual rights. Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, under the equity method, the investment, originally recorded at cost, was adjusted to recognize the Trust’s share of net earnings or losses as they occurred and for additional contributions made or

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distributions received. To recognize the character of distributions from equity investments, the Trust looked at the nature of the cash distribution to determine the proper character of cash flow distributions as either returns on investment, which would be included in operating activities, or returns of investment, which would be included in investing activities.

At each reporting period the Trust assessed whether there were any indicators or declines in the fair value of the equity investments. An investment’s value was impaired only if the Trust’s estimate of the fair value of the investment was less than the carrying value of the investment and such difference was deemed to be other-than-temporary. To the extent impairment had occurred, the loss was measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the investment over the estimated fair value of the investment.

Subsequent to the adoption of liquidation accounting, equity investments are recorded at their net realizable value. The Liquidating Trust evaluates the net realizable value of its equity investments at each reporting period. Any changes in net realizable value will be reflected as a change to the Liquidating Trust’s net assets in liquidation.

Lease Intangibles

Under liquidation accounting, any residual value attributable to lease intangibles is included in the net realizable value of the corresponding investment in real estate. As such, lease intangibles are no longer separately stated on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets.

Deferred Financing Costs

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, direct financing costs were deferred and amortized over the terms of the related agreements as a component of interest expense. As deferred financing costs will not be converted to cash or other consideration, these have been valued at $0 as of August 1, 2014 in accordance with liquidation accounting.

Financial Instruments

Financial instruments held by the Liquidating Trust include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, loan securities, loans receivable, interest rate hedge agreements, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long term debt. Under liquidation accounting, all financial instruments are recorded at their net realizable value.

Derivative Financial Instruments

PriorThe Liquidating Trust has exposure to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust’sfluctuations in market interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements were classified on the balance sheet as other assets and other liabilities and were carried at fair value. An interest rate swap was carried as an asset if the counterparty would be required to pay the Trust, or as a liability if the Trust would be required to pay the counterparty to settle the swap. For the Trust’s interest rate contracts that were designated as “cash flow hedges,” the change in the fair value of such derivative was recorded in other comprehensive income or loss for hedges that qualify as effective and the change in the fair value was transferred from other comprehensive income or loss to earnings as the hedged item affected earnings.rates. The ineffective amount of the interest rate swap agreement, if any, was recognized in earnings. TheLiquidating Trust utilizes its interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements to manage interest rate risk and does not intend to enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

As these instruments will not be converted into cash or other consideration, derivative financial instruments have beenwere valued at $0 as of August 1, 2014 in accordance with liquidation accounting. These financial instruments are still in place and effective as of December 31, 2015. The Trust has accrued the estimated monthly amounts for its swap agreements. The amount is included in the liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation.2016.

Revenue Recognition

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust accounted for its leases with tenants as operating leases with rental revenue recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum non-cancellable term of the lease. The straight-line rent adjustment decreased revenue by $1,121,000 during the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and decreased revenue by $669,000 in the year ended December 31, 2013.

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Pursuant to the terms of the lease agreements with respect to net lease properties, the tenant at each property is required to pay all costs associated with the property including property taxes, ground rent, maintenance costs and insurance. These costs are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. To the extent any of these tenants defaults under its lease and fails to pay such costs, the Liquidating Trust will record a liability for such obligations.

Tenant leases that are not net leases generally provide for (i) billings of fixed minimum rental and (ii) billings of certain operating costs. The TrustWinthrop accrued the recovery of operating costs based on actual costs incurred.

The Trust recognized lease termination payments as a component of rental revenue in the period received, provided that the Trust has no further obligations under the lease; otherwise, the lease termination payment was amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining obligation period.

Under liquidation accounting, the Liquidating Trust has accrued all income that it expects to earn through the end of liquidation to the extent it has a reasonable basis for estimation. These amounts are classified in liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets.

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(unaudited)

Income Taxes

The Trust operatesWinthrop operated in a manner intended to enablewhich qualified it to continue to qualify as a REIT.REIT for tax purposes. In order to qualify as a REIT, the Trust isWinthrop was generally required each year to distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its taxable income (excluding any net capital gains). There is also a separate requirement to distribute net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax. The Trust intends to complyWinthrop complied with the foregoing minimum dividend requirements.

In order forrequirements through the Trust to continue to qualify as a REIT, the valuedate of the Trust’s taxable REIT Subsidiary (“TRS”) stock cannot exceed 25%transfer of the value of the Trust’s total assets. The net income of TRS is taxable at regular corporate tax rates. Current income taxes are recognized during the period in which transactions enter into the determination of financial statement income, with deferred income taxes being provided for temporary differences between the carrying values ofits remaining assets and liabilities to the Liquidating Trust.

Given the organizational structure, the Liquidating Trust will be treated as a partnership for financial reporting purposesfederal and such values as determined bystate income tax laws. Changes in deferredpurposes. Accordingly, no provision or benefit for income taxes attributable to these temporary differences are includedis made in the determinationconsolidated financial statements as taxable income or loss passes through to, and is the responsibility of, income. Thethe unitholders.

Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust and TRS do not file consolidated tax returns.

The Trust reviewsreviewed its tax positions under accounting guidance which require that a tax position may only be recognized in the financial statements if it is more likely than not that the tax position will prevail if challenged by taxing authorities. TheWinthrop and the Liquidating Trust believesbelieve it is more likely than not that its tax positions will be sustained in any tax examination. TheWinthrop and the Liquidating Trust hashad no income tax expense, deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities associated with any such uncertain tax positions for the operations of any entity included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.Financial Statements. The only provision for federal income taxes relates to the TRS. TheTRS and is included in the liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation. Winthrop’s and the Liquidating Trust’s tax returns are subject to audit by taxing authorities. The tax years 2012201320152016 remain open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions to which the Trust isWinthrop was subject.

Series D Preferred Shares

On September 15, 2014 the Trust made the full liquidating distribution on its Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (the “Series D Preferred Shares”) of $25.4815 per Series D Preferred Share, which amount consisted of the $25.00 liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of payment.

Stock-Based Compensation

Pursuant to the The Liquidating Trust’s 2007 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan the Trust may, from time to time, issue stock-based compensation awards to certain eligible persons including those performing services for FUR Advisors LLC (“FUR Advisors”), the Trust’s external advisor. During 2013, the Trust issued 600,000 restricted common shares of beneficial interest (“Restricted Shares”). See Note 20 – Restricted Share Grants for further discussion. Under going concern accounting, the Trust accounted for this stock-based compensationinitial tax return will be filed in accordance with ASC 505-50,Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. Until the awards were no longer subject to forfeiture, the Trust measured stock-based compensation expense at each reporting date for any changes in fair value and recognized the expense prorated for the portion of the requisite service period completed.

Under liquidation accounting, compensation expense is no longer recorded as the vesting of the Restricted Shares does not result in cash outflow for the Trust.

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Earnings Per Share

Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust determined basic earnings per share on the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period and reflected the impact of participating securities. The Trust computed diluted earnings per share based on the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding combined with the incremental weighted average effect from all outstanding potentially dilutive instruments.

The Trust calculated earnings per share in accordance with relevant accounting guidance for participating securities and the two class method. The reconciliation of earnings attributable to Common Shares outstanding for the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

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   Seven Months Ended   Year Ended 
   July 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 

Basic

    

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(2,572  $15,716  

Loss attributable to non-controlling interest

   3,764     4,251  

Preferred dividend of Series D Preferred Shares

   (6,502   (11,146

Amount allocated to Restricted Shares

   (192   (307
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations applicable to Common Shares

   (5,502   8,514  

Income from discontinued operations

   11,235     8,772  

Loss attributable to non-controlling interest from discontinued operations

   54     39  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares for earnings per share purposes

  $5,787    $17,325  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average Common Shares

   35,821     33,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(0.15  $0.25  

Income from discontinued operations

   0.31     0.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per Common Share—basic

  $0.16    $0.51  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

    

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(2,572  $15,716  

Loss attributable to non-controlling interest

   3,764     4,251  

Preferred dividend of Series D Preferred Shares

   (6,502   (11,146

Amount allocated to Restricted Shares

   (192   (307
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations applicable to Common Shares

   (5,502   8,514  

Income from discontinued operations

   11,235     8,772  

Loss attributable to non-controlling interest from discontinued operations

   54     39  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Common Shares for earnings per share purposes

  $5,787    $17,325  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average Common Shares

   35,821     33,743  

Stock options (1)

   —       —    

Restricted Shares (2)

   —       31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted-average Common Shares

   35,821     33,774  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(0.15  $0.25  

Income from discontinued operations

   0.31     0.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per Common Share—diluted

  $0.16    $0.51  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)The Trust’s stock options were exercised in 2013. The resulting shares were included in the basic weighted average Common Shares for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013.
(2)The Trust’s Restricted Shares were issued in 2013. The Trust’s Restricted Shares were anti-dilutive for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and were not included in the weighted-average shares outstanding for the calculation of diluted earnings per Common Share. The Trust’s Restricted Shares were dilutive for the year ended December 31, 2013. The amendments to the Restricted Shares discussed in Note 20 had no impact on the calculation of earnings per share for the periods presented.

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2017.

 

4.Liability for Estimated Costs in Excess of Estimated Receipts During Liquidation

The liquidation basis of accounting requires the Liquidating Trust to estimate net cash flows from operations and to accrue all costs associated with implementing and completing the plan of liquidation. The Liquidating Trust currently estimates that it will have costs in excess of estimated receipts during the liquidation. These amounts can vary significantly due to, among other things, the timing and estimates for executing and renewing leases, estimates of tenant improvement costs, the timing of property sales, direct costs incurred to complete the sales, the timing and amounts associated with discharging known and contingent liabilities and the costs associated with the winding up of operations. These costs are estimated and are anticipated to be paid out over the liquidation period.

Upon transition toAs of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the liquidation basis of accounting on August 1, 2014, theLiquidating Trust and Winthrop, respectively, had accrued the following revenues and expenses expected to be earned or incurred during liquidation (in thousands):

 

  Amount   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 

Rents and reimbursements

  $81,975    $14,369   $29,636 

Interest and dividends

   23,349     1,036    3,646 

Property operating expenses

   (31,583   (4,803   (10,756

Interest expense

   (30,216   (4,911   (7,546

General and administrative expenses

   (45,160   (24,866   (34,264

Capital expenditures

   (9,785   (1,159   (4,027

Sales costs

   (15,805   (2,852   (5,986
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation

  $(27,225  $(23,186  $(29,297
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

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(unaudited)

The change in the liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation as of December 31, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

  December 31, 2015  Cash Payments
(Receipts)
  Remeasurement
of Assets and
Liabilities
  Consolidation (1)  December 31, 2016 

Assets:

     

Estimated net inflows from investments in real estate, loans receivable and secured financing receivable

 $10,523  $(4,847 $(978 $(1,306 $3,392 

Liabilities:

     

Sales costs

  (5,986  3,215   363   (443  (2,851

Corporate expenditures

  (33,834  7,351   2,756   —     (23,727
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  (39,820  10,566   3,119   (443  (26,578
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation

 $(29,297 $5,719  $2,141  $(1,749 $(23,186
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Due to a change in exit strategy, the venture that owns property in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is no longer accounted for using the equity method. See Note 3 – Basis of Presentation for the Liquidating Trust’s policy on accounting for joint ventures.

The change in the liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation as of December 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Remeasurement     
 December 31, Cash Payments of Assets and   December 31, 
 2014 (Receipts) Liabilities Deconsolidation (1) 2015  December 31, 2014 Cash Payments
(Receipts)
 Remeasurement
of Assets and
Liabilities
 Deconsolidation (1) December 31, 2015 

Assets:

          

Estimated net inflows from investments in real estate, loans receivable and secured financing receivable

 $25,169   $(12,551 $(2,149 $54   $10,523   $25,169  $(12,551 $(2,149 $54  $10,523 

Liabilities:

          

Sales costs

 (11,840 1,012   423   4,419   (5,986 (11,840 1,012  423  4,419  (5,986

Corporate expenditures

 (44,582 12,471   (1,723  —     (33,834 (44,582 12,471  (1,723  —    (33,834
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 (56,422 13,483   (1,300 4,419   (39,820 (56,422 13,483  (1,300 4,419  (39,820
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation

 $(31,253 $932   $(3,449 $4,473   $(29,297 $(31,253 $932  $(3,449 $4,473  $(29,297
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Due to a change in exit strategy, the venture that owns the property located at 450 W 14th Street, New York, New York is no longer consolidated. See Note 3 – Basis of Presentation for the Trust’sWinthrop’s policy on accounting for joint ventures.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The change in the liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation as of December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):

           Remeasurement     
       Cash Payments   of Assets and     
   August 1, 2014   (Receipts)   Liabilities   December 31, 2014 

Assets:

        

Estimated net inflows from investments in real estate, loans receivable and secured financing receivable

  $38,400    $(5,183  $(8,048  $25,169  

Liabilities:

        

Sales costs

   (15,805   3,965     —       (11,840

Corporate expenditures

   (49,820   6,679     (1,441   (44,582
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   (65,625   10,644     (1,441   (56,422
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation

  $(27,225  $5,461    $(9,489  $(31,253
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

5.Net Assets in Liquidation

The following is a reconciliation of Shareholder’s Equity under the going concern basis of accounting to netNet assets in liquidation underdecreased by $188,469,000 during the year ended December 31, 2016. The primary reason for the decline in net assets was due to liquidating distributions to holders of Common Shares of $173,019,000, and a $21,900,000 net decrease in the liquidation basisvalue of accountinginvestments in real estate. These decreases were partially offset by a $3,142,000 net increase in the liquidation value of equity investments, a $2,756,000 decrease in estimated corporate expenditures resulting primarily from decreases in estimated fees payable to FUR Advisors as a result of August 1, 2014 (in thousands):decreases in liquidation values of certain investments, and a $1,067,000 decrease in the liability fornon-controlling interests.

Shareholder’s Equity as of July 31, 2014

  $476,454  

Increase due to estimated net realizable value of investments in real estate

   220,338  

Increase due to estimated net realizable value of equity investments

   182,472  

Increase due to estimated net realizable value of loans receivable

   6,071  

Secured financing

   (1,699

Loan securities

   692  

Deconsolidation of properties

   10,178  

Decrease due to write-off of assets and liabilities

   (44,691

Increase in non-controlling interest

   (35,675

Liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated reciepts during liquidation

   (27,225
  

 

 

 

Adjustment to reflect the change to the liquidation basis of accounting

   310,461  
  

 

 

 
Estimated value of net assets in liquidation as of August 1, 2014  $786,915  
  

 

 

 

Net assets in liquidation decreased by $78,308,000 during the year ended December 31, 2015. The primary reason for the decline in net assets was due to liquidating distributions to holders of Common Shares of $81,956,000 and a $3,363,000 net decrease in the value of investments in real estate, a $1,723,000 increase in estimated corporate expenditures resulting primarily from increases in estimated fees payable to FUR Advisors as a result of increases in liquidation values of certain investments and a $918,000 decrease in the value of the Trust’sWinthrop’s loan securities. These decreases were partially offset by a $10,343,000 net increase in the liquidation value of equity investments and a $1,445,000 decrease in the liability fornon-controlling interests.

Net assets in liquidation decreased by $192,211,000 during the period from August 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The primary reason for the decline in net assets was due to the liquidating distribution to holders of Series D Preferred Shares, net of previously accrued amounts, totaling $121,890,000 and the accrued liquidating distribution to holders of Common Shares, net of previously accrued amounts totaling $81,959,000.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

There were 36,425,084 Units outstanding at December 31, 2016. There were 36,425,084 Common Shares outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014.2015. The net assets in liquidation at December 31, 20152016 would result in liquidating distributions of approximately $14.18$9.00 per Common Share.Unit. The net assets in liquidation as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $327,927,000 and 2014 of $516,396,000 and $594,704,000 respectively, plus the cumulative liquidating distributions to holders of Units or Common Shares through December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $336,934,000 ($9.25 per Common Share/Unit) and 2014 of $163,915,000 ($4.50 per common share) and $81,959,000 ($2.25 per common share)Common Share/Unit), respectively, would result in cumulative liquidating distributions to holders of Units/Common Shares of $18.25 and $18.68 and $18.58 per Unit or Common Share as of December 31, 20152016 and 2014,2015, respectively. This estimate of liquidating distributions includes projections of costs and expenses to be incurred during the period required to complete the plan of liquidation. There is inherent uncertainty with these projections, and they could change materially based on the timing of sales, the performance of underlying assets and any changes in the underlying assumptions of the projected cash flows.

 

6.Fair Value MeasurementsInvestment and Disposition Activities

Prior2016 Transactions

446 Highline LLC (450 West 14th Street), New York, New York – refinancing –On April 13, 2016 the venture in which the Liquidating Trust holds a preferred equity interest refinanced the first mortgage debt collateralized by the underlying property. In connection with the refinancing, Winthrop funded approximately $3,175,000 to the adoption of liquidation accounting, REIT securities,venture to cover closing costs and to fund initial escrows. Of this amount, $2,540,000 is considered to be a capital contribution and the remaining $635,000 was a loan securitiesto its venture partner. The partner loan bore interest at 12% per annum and derivative financial instruments were reported at fair value.was due on July 5, 2016. The accounting standards establish a framework for measuring fair value as well as disclosures about fair value measurements. They emphasize that fair value is a market based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would usepartner loan was repaid in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptionsfull in fair value measurements, the standards establish a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independentJuly 2016. Upon repayment of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2partner loan, the venture partner has been deemed to have made a capital contribution to the venture in the amount of the hierarchy) andpartner loan.

Sullivan Center, Chicago, Illinois – sale of interest -On April 27, 2016 Winthrop sold its interests in this asset to its venture partner for aggregate gross proceeds of $95,270,000 which included the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputsownership interest in the mezzanine loan that was classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).

The Trust’s Level 3 loan securities carried at fair value primarily consisted of non-agency mortgage-related securities. The Trust valued the loan securities carried at fair value based primarily on prices received from a pricing service. The techniques used by the pricing service to develop the prices were generally either: (a) a comparison to transactions involving instruments with similar collateral and risk profiles; or (b) industry standard modeling, such as a discounted cash flow model.secured financing receivable for financial reporting purposes.

Lake Brandt, Greensboro, North Carolina – property sale – On May 12, 2016 Winthrop sold its residential property known as Lake Brandt Apartments for gross proceeds of $20,000,000 and received net proceeds of $6,296,000 after satisfaction of third party mortgage debt and closing costs. The significant inputs and assumptions used to determine the fairliquidation value of the Trust’s loan securities included prepayment rates, probabilityproperty was $20,000,000 at December 31, 2015.

Highgrove, Stamford, Connecticut – property sale –On May 19, 2016 the venture in which Winthrop holds an 83.7% interest sold its apartment building located in Stamford, Connecticut for gross proceeds of default, loss severity and yield to maturity percentages.

Although the Trust determined that the majority$87,500,000. Proceeds of the inputssale were used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2fully satisfy the $77,767,000 mortgage loan collateralized by the property and the venture’s remaining property in Houston, Texas. Exclusive of the fairforfeited deposits discussed below, the liquidation value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, the Trust assessed the significance of the impactproperty was $85,000,000 at December 31, 2015.

The property was previously under contract with a different purchaser which contract was terminated on January 21, 2016 due to the prospective purchaser’s inability to timely close. In accordance with the terms of that contract, the venture retained the prospective purchaser’s $5,000,000 deposit. Subsequently, the venture entered into a settlement agreement with the prospective purchaser which provided for a return of a portion of the credit valuation adjustments onretained deposit. In February 2016 the overall valuation of its derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation adjustments were not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Trust determined that the derivative valuations in their entirety should be classified in Level 2venture returned $1,000,000 of the fair value hierarchy.previously retained deposit and, upon the sale of the property, the venture returned an additional $1,500,000 of the previously retained deposit.

Non-Recurring Measurements

Non-recurring measurementsJacksonville, Florida – property sale –On June 30, 2016 Winthrop sold its warehouse property in Jacksonville, Florida for a gross sales price of fair$10,500,000. Winthrop provided seller financing of $8,400,000 which loan bears interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 5% with a floor of 6% and a ceiling of 8%. The loan requires monthly payments of interest only and matures on July 1, 2019. The liquidation value of assets or liabilities would typically include investments in real estate, assets held for sale and equity investments. During the seven months ended July 31, 2014 the Trust recognized impairment charges totaling $9,287,000 on its Jacksonville, Florida; Lisle, Illinois (550 Corporetum); Louisville, Kentucky and Greensboro, North Carolina properties. During the seven months ended July 31, 2014 the Trust also recognized $2,422,000 in other-than-temporary impairment charges on its equity investments. During the year endedproperty was $11,432,000 at December 31, 20132015.

Mentor Retail, Chicago, Illinois – property sale/loan satisfaction - On July 29, 2016 the Trust recognized impairment charges totaling $2,904,000 onventure in which Winthrop held a 49.9% interest sold the Mentor Retail property for gross proceeds of $10,450,000. During 2016 Winthrop received aggregate distributions of $3,906,000 from the venture which includes its Lisle, Illinois (701 Arboretum)share of operating cash flow and Denton, Texas properties. Duringsale proceeds through the year endeddissolution of the venture. The liquidation value of this investment was $2,986,000 at December 31, 2013 the Trust recognized other-than-temporary impairment charges totaling $7,687,000 on its equity investments.

In light of the adoption of a plan of liquidation by the Board on April 28, 2014, the Trust tested the tangible and intangible assets for impairment, which considered a probability analysis of various scenarios including a shortened holding period for all of its operating properties. The Trust’s estimates of future cash flows expected to be generated in the impairment tests were based on a number of assumptions. Those assumptions were generally based on management’s experience in its real estate markets and the effects of current market conditions. The assumptions were subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, market capitalization rates, discount rates, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate the property. As those factors were difficult to predict and were subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved.2015.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

EquityIn addition, in connection with the property sale Winthrop received $2,510,000 in full repayment of the Mentor Retail loan receivable plus all accrued and Preferred Equity Investments

Under going concern accounting, equity and preferred equity investments were assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when the carryingunpaid interest. The liquidation value of the Trust’s investment exceeded its fair value. The fair value of equity investmentsloan receivable was determined using a discounted cash flow model which incorporated a residual value utilizing an income capitalization approach considering prevailing market capitalization rates. The Trust reviewed each investment based on the highest and best use of the investment and market participation assumptions. The significant assumptions used in this analysis included rental revenues, operating expenses, inflation rates, market absorption rates, tenanting costs, the discount rate and capitalization rates used in the income capitalization valuation. The Trust determined that the significant inputs used to value its Marc Realty and Sealy equity investments fell within Level 3. The Trust recognized other-than-temporary impairment losses of $2,422,000 and $7,687,000 on these investments during the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year ended$2,511,000 at December 31, 2013. See Note 9—Equity Investments2015.

One East Erie, Chicago, Illinois – property sale – On August 11, 2016 the Liquidating Trust sold to an independent third party its office property known as One East Erie for further details on these impairments.

Investments in Real Estategross proceeds of $47,900,000 and Assets Held For Sale

During the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year endedreceived net proceeds of $46,982,000 after payment of closing costs. The liquidation value was $53,000,000 at December 31, 2013,2015.

Churchill, Pennsylvania – loan satisfaction –On October 5, 2016 the Trust recognized impairment charges of $9,287,000 and $2,904,000, respectively, relative to investments in real estate and assets held for sale. Under going concern accounting, the Trust assessed the assets in its portfolio for recoverability based upon a determination of the existence of impairment indicators including significant decreases in market pricing and market rents, a change in the extent or manner in which real estate assets are being used or a decline in their physical condition, current period losses combined with a history of losses or a projection of continuing losses, and a current expectation that real estate assets will be sold or otherwise disposed of before the end of their previously estimated useful lives. When such impairment indicators existed, management estimated the undiscounted cash flows from the expected use and disposition of the asset. Significant inputs for this recoverability analysis included the anticipated holding period for the asset as well as assumptions over rental revenues, operating expenses, inflation rates, market absorption rates, tenanting and other capital improvement costs and the asset’s estimated residual value. For those assets not deemed to be fully recoverable, the Trust recorded an impairment charge equal to the difference between the carrying value and estimated fair value of the asset less costs to sell the asset. Management determined the fair value of those assets using an income valuation approach based on assumptions it believed a market participant would utilize. Significant assumptions included discount and capitalization rates used in the income valuation approach.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2013 theLiquidating Trust entered into a purchase and salediscounted payoff agreement on its Denton, Texas property. A fair value measurement was prepared based onwith the purchase contract less costsborrower under the Churchill loan. The agreement provided for the loan, which had an outstanding principal balance of $333,000 to sell and a $154,000 impairment charge was recorded at June 30, 2013.be fully satisfied for $100,000. The property was sold on July 2, 2013.

In lightLiquidating Trust received $100,000 in full satisfaction of continued leasing challenges and specific sub-market dynamics, at September 30, 2013 the Trust re-evaluated its business plan and revised its holding period for its operating property in Lisle, Illinois referred to as 701 Arboretum. As a result, it was determined that dueloan pursuant to the shorter holding period,terms of the carryingagreement. The liquidation value of the 701 Arboretum propertyloan receivable was no longer fully recoverable.$0 at December 31, 2015.

Poipu Shopping Village – loan satisfaction –On November 10, 2016 the Liquidating Trust received $2,741,000 in full repayment, inclusive of all accrued and unpaid interest, on theB-Note collateralized by the Poipu Shopping Village located in Koloa, Hawaii. The Trust recorded a $2,750,000 impairment charge in 2013 as a result of the purchase contract. The property was sold on December 17, 2013.

The carryingliquidation value of the Trust’s wholly owned office propertyloan receivable was $2,756,000 at December 31, 2015.

701 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York –capital contributions/refinancing –Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust invested an additional $13,013,000 in Lisle, Illinois, referredthis venture during 2016 bringing its total invested capital in the venture to as 550 Corporetum, exceeded$128,502,000 at December 31, 2016. The Liquidating Trust is contractually obligated to contribute up to $137,256,000 in the estimated fair value resultingaggregate to this venture. No contributions have been made to this venture in 2017.

On November 1, 2016 this venture refinanced a $8,500,000 impairment chargeportion of its existing indebtedness with a new $510,000,000 mortgage loan and a new $255,500,000 mezzanine loan. The new loans bear interest at a blended rate of LIBOR plus 6.49% per annum with a LIBOR floor of 0.40%, require payments of interest only and mature November 9, 2018, subject to threesix-month extensions. These new loans replaced the existing mortgage and mezzanine loans in the aggregate amount of $615,000,000 and which was recordedbore interest at March 31, 2014.LIBOR plus 8% per annum. The carrying valueexisting $200,000,000EB-5 mezzanine loan which bears interest at 5.9% per annum remains in place.

At closing, $237,500,000 of the Trust’s wholly owned retail property in Greensboro, North Carolina exceededmortgage loan and $176,000,000 of the estimated fair value resulting in a $500,000 impairment charge which was recorded at Marchmezzanine loan were drawn down. At December 31, 2014. The fair value of these properties were calculated using2016 the following key Level 3 inputs: discount rate of 8%, terminal capitalization rates of 8.5% to 10.0% and market rent and expense growth rates of 2.0%.

During April 2014 the Trust entered into a purchase and sale agreement on its Jacksonville, Florida property. A fair value measurement was prepared at March 31, 2014 basedoutstanding balances on the purchase contractmortgage loan, mezzanine loan and a $200,000 impairment charge was recorded.EB-5 loan were $240,041,000, $203,466,000 and $195,000,000, respectively. The saleremaining $326,993,000 in the aggregate is available to be drawn down to fund completion of construction of the property was not completedretail and the purchase contract was terminated.hotel development.

During June 2014 the Trust entered into a purchase and sale agreement on its Louisville, Kentucky retail property. A fair value measurement was prepared at June 30, 2014 based on the purchase contract less costs to sell and an $87,000 impairment charge was recorded.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7.Investment and Disposition Activities

2015 and 2016 Transactions

Vintage Housing Holdings – sale of interest –On January 2, 2015 the TrustWinthrop contributed an additional $5,645,000 to the venture to acquire the limited partner interests in two of the underlying properties. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 the TrustWinthrop received distributions, inclusive of return of capital distributions, totaling $4,959,000 from the venture. On June 1, 2015 the TrustWinthrop sold its interest in Vintage Housing Holdings LLC to an independent third party and received net proceeds of approximately $82,471,000. The liquidation value of this investment was $82,928,000 at December 31, 2014.

Edens Center and Norridge Commons – loan satisfaction - On February 5, 2015 the Norridge, Illinois property, which was one of the two properties that collateralized this loan receivable, was sold and the TrustWinthrop received a principal payment of $15,275,000 plus all accrued and unpaid interest due in connection with the sale. The outstanding principal balance on the loan receivable was $97,000 at September 30, 2015. Upon satisfaction of the loan, the TrustWinthrop was entitled to a participation interest equal to 30% of the value of both of the properties which collateralized the loan in excess of $115,000,000. On October 9, 2015 the TrustWinthrop received $3,100,000 in full satisfaction of the loan receivable and the participation interest.

In connection with the repayment in full of the loan receivable collateralized by the Edens Center and Norridge Commons properties, the TrustWinthrop sold its general partner interests in the two properties for an aggregate price of $493,000 pursuant to the terms of an existing option agreement. The sale price plus aggregate distributions received in 2015 was consistent with the Trust’s liquidation value at December 31, 2014.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

44 Monroe, Phoenix, Arizona – property sale – On April 14, 2015 the venture in which the TrustWinthrop holds an 83.7% interest sold its apartment building located in Phoenix, Arizona for gross proceeds of $50,650,000. The entire net proceeds, after closing costs andpro-rations, of approximately $49,143,000 were used to pay down the loan collateralized by the remaining properties in the venture. The liquidation value of the property was $50,650,000 at December 31, 2014.

Concord Debt Holdings – loan satisfaction—satisfaction -During May 2015 the TrustWinthrop received a distribution of $20,173,000 from its Concord Debt Holdings LLC venture. The distribution was in connection with the sale of the luxury hotel assets owned by the MSREF hotel venture in which Concord Debt Holdings LLC holds an interest.

CDH CDO LLC – loan sale/satisfaction - On June 25, 2015 the venture closed on the sale of four bond assets and one loan asset for gross proceeds of $54,122,000. The proceeds of the sale were utilized to fully satisfy the debt of the venture. Additionally, in June 2015 a loan asset held by the venture was repaid at par, which was consistent with the Trust’sWinthrop’s liquidation value at December 31, 2014. On July 1, 2015 the TrustWinthrop received a $6,200,000 distribution from this venture.

Cerritos, California – property sale—sale -On September 16, 2015 the TrustWinthrop sold its office property located in Cerritos, California for gross proceeds of $30,500,000 and received net proceeds of $6,174,000 after satisfaction of third party mortgage debt, closing costs and pro rations. The liquidation value of the property was $29,916,000 at December 31, 2014.

Highgrove, Stamford, Connecticut – contract for sale –On June 26, 2015 the venture in which the Trust holds an 83.7% interest entered into a contract (the “First Purchase Agreement”) to sell its apartment building located in Stamford, Connecticut for gross proceeds of $90,000,000. An additional $1,000,000 non-refundable deposit was received from the buyer in November 2015 bringing the total aggregate non-refundable deposits received from the buyer to $5,000,000. On January 21, 2016 the First Purchase Agreement was terminated due to the prospective purchaser’s inability to timely close. In accordance with the terms of the First Purchase Agreement, the venture retained the $5,000,000 deposit.

On February 18, 2016 the venture entered into a purchase agreement (the “Second Purchase Agreement”) to sell this asset for gross proceeds of $87,500,000. The purchaser has provided a $10,000,000 non-refundable deposit. The closing is expected to occur, if at all, in the second quarter of 2016. In connection with entering into the Second Purchase Agreement, the venture entered into a settlement agreement with the purchaser under the First Purchase Agreement providing for the return of $1,000,000 of the previously retained deposit and an agreement to return up to an additional $1,500,000 of the previously retained deposit upon the closing or termination of the Second Purchase Agreement. As a result, assuming the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Second Purchase Agreement, the venture will receive gross sales proceeds, inclusive of forfeited deposits, totaling $90,000,000.

701 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York – capital contributions—contributions -The Trust hasWinthrop invested an additional $8,865,000 in this venture during 2015. As of December 31, 2015 the Trust hasWinthrop had total invested capital in the venture of $115,489,000.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Sullivan Center, Chicago, Illinois – capital contributions / contract for sale –The Trust has committed to fund 100% of retail tenant improvements and capital expenditure needs and 80% of office tenant improvements and capital expenditure needs at the Sullivan Center property in Chicago, Illinois that are not met by current operating cash flow at the property. During 2015 the Trust funded $3,998,000 for improvements, and to date in 2016 the Trust funded an additional $2,794,000 for improvements. All amounts funded are considered additions to the mezzanine loan and accrue interest at the rate of 15% per annum.

On January 8, 2016 the Trust entered into a contract with its Sullivan Center venture partner to sell its interest in WRT One South State Lender LP which holds the mezzanine loan on the property and its interest in WRT-Elad One South State Equity LP for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $91,576,000 subject to upward adjustment for additional advances on the mezzanine loan by the Trust prior to closing plus accrued and unpaid interest. The additional $2,794,000 advanced on the mezzanine loan on January 15, 2016 will be added to the purchase price at closing. The buyer’s $3,000,000 deposit under the purchase contract is non-refundable. If consummated, the sale is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2016.

Lake Brandt, Greensboro, North Carolina – contract for sale—On January 20, 2016 the Trust entered into a contract with an independent third party to sell its residential property known as Lake Brandt Apartments for gross proceeds of $20,000,000. The Buyer’s $500,000 deposit under the contract is non-refundable. If consummated, the sale is expected to close in the second quarter of 2016. The liquidation value was $20,000,000 at December 31, 2015 and $18,610,000 at December 31, 2014.

2014 Transactions

Playa Vista – loan activity – On January 10, 2014 the mezzanine loan agreement was amended to increase the principal balance by up to $4,000,000 and to increase the interest rate by 1.5% to a rate of 16.25% per annum. The Trust’s share of the increased loan amount was up to $2,000,000 of which $1,992,000 was funded.

On July 7, 2014the Trustacquired for $14,000,000 the additional 50% interest in the Playa Vista loan. The Trust also paid $108,000 for the prorated share of interest accrued through June 30, 2014. The purchase price represented a premium of approximately $762,000 over the face of the loan inclusive of interest through June 30, 2014.

On December 9, 2014 the Trust received repayment in full on its $27,394,000 loan receivable collateralized by the office complex in Playa Vista, California. In addition, the Trust received $6,565,000 in exchange for its equity participation interest in the underlying collateral resulting in total proceeds of $33,959,000. The liquidation value of this investment, including the loan receivable and the equity participation, was $29,369,000 at August 1, 2014. Total proceeds exceeded the initial liquidation value as a result of the cash received in satisfaction of the Trust’s participation interest exceeding the Trust’s initial estimate at August 1, 2014.

Loan portfolio – sale of interest – In February 2014 the Trust sold its interests in the loans secured directly or indirectly by Hotel Wales, Wellington Tower, 500-512 Seventh Avenue, Legacy Orchard and San Marbeya for an aggregate sales price of $42,900,000. The selling price is net of the secured financings on the Hotel Wales and San Marbeya loans which totaled $29,150,000. In connection with the sale, the Trust retained an interest only participation in each of the Legacy Orchard and Hotel Wales loans entitling the Trust to interest at 2.5% per annum on the principal amount of the Legacy Orchard loan and 0.5% per annum on the principal amount of the Hotel Wales loan. No gain or loss was recognized on the sale of the loans.

Newbury Apartments – property sale – On February 26, 2014 the Trust sold its interest in the Newbury Apartments property located in Meriden, Connecticut to an independent third party for gross sale proceeds of $27,500,000. After costs, pro-rations and the transfer of the debt, the Trust received net proceeds of approximately $5,106,000 and recorded a gain of $4,422,000 on the sale of the property which is included in income from discontinued operations.

Marc Realty – sale of interest – On March 5, 2014 the Trust sold to Marc Realty, its venture partner, the Trust’s equity investments in High Point Plaza LLC, 1701 Woodfield LLC and Enterprise Center LLC and its interest in the River City, Chicago, Illinois property for gross sale proceeds of $6,000,000. The Trust received $1,500,000 in cash and a note receivable for the remaining $4,500,000. The note was repaid in full during June 2014. The Trust recorded a $3,000 gain on the sale of its interest in River City which is included in income from discontinued operations. The Trust recorded a $69,000 gain on sale of the three equity investments which is included in equity in income of equity investments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Trust also granted Marc Realty an option exercisable prior to March 1, 2016 to acquire its equity investment in Brooks Building LLC. Marc Realty exercised its option and acquired the Trust’s interest in Brooks Building LLC on September 8, 2014. The liquidation value of the investment was $5,770,000 at August 1, 2014, and the Trust received net proceeds of $5,770,000 on the sale.

Norridge—equity acquisition – On March 5, 2014, in connection with the Edens Center and Norridge Commons loan origination discussed below, the Trust acquired for $250,000 all of the issued and outstanding shares of Harlem Properties, Inc. (“Harlem”). Harlem is the entity that ultimately controls the entity that owns Norridge Commons, a retail shopping center located in Norridge, Illinois (the “Norridge Property”). The Trust, through its ownership of Harlem, has an effective 0.375% interest in the property and controls the business of the entity and all decisions affecting the entity, its policy and its management. As no other parties have significant participating rights, the Trust consolidated the Norridge Property as of March 5, 2014, the date it acquired the general partner interest.

The accompanying unaudited pro forma information for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented as if the acquisition of the Norridge Property on March 5, 2014 had occurred on January 1, 2013. This unaudited pro forma information is based upon the historical consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. The unaudited pro forma information does not purport to represent what the actual results of operations of the Trust would have been had the above occurred. Nor do they purport to predict the results of operations of future periods.

Pro forma (unaudited)  For the Seven Months   For the Year Ended 
(In thousands, except for per share data)  Ended July 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 

Total revenue

  $57,101    $108,333  

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   (2,776   7,666  

Net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

   12,480     24,414  

Per common share data—basic

   0.16     0.38  

Per common share data—diluted

   0.16     0.38  

Edens – equity acquisition –On March 5, 2014 the Trust acquired for $250,000 all of the issued and outstanding shares of Edens Properties, Inc. (“Edens”). Edens is a co-general partner of a limited partnership that is a general partner of Edens Center Associates, a retail shopping center located outside of Chicago, Illinois (the “Edens Property”). As the other co-general partner of Edens Center Associates has significant participating rights, the Trust accounts for this investment under the equity method of accounting.

Edens Center and Norridge Commons – loan origination–On March 5, 2014 the Trust originated a $15,500,000 mezzanine loan to an affiliate of the Trust’s venture partner in both the Sullivan Center and Mentor Retail LLC ventures (“Freed Management”) secured by a majority of the limited partnership interests in entities that hold a majority interest in the Edens Property and the Norridge Property. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 12% per annum (increasing by 100 basis points in each extended term), requires payments of current interest at a rate of 10% per annum (increasing by 50 basis points each year) and has a three-year term, subject to two, one-year extensions. Upon satisfaction of the loan, the Trust will be entitled to a participation interest equal to the greater of (i) a 14.5% internal rate of return (“IRR”) (increasing to 15.5% IRR after the initial term) and (ii) 30% (increasing to 40% after the initial term and 50% after the first extended term) of the value of the properties in excess of $115,000,000. As additional collateral for the loan, Freed Management pledged to the Trust its ownership interest in the Trust’s Sullivan Center and Mentor Retail LLC ventures.

Queensridge – loan satisfaction–During the quarter ended March 31, 2014 several of the condominium units collateralizing the Queensridge loan receivable were sold resulting in principal payments to the Trust of approximately $2,908,000. As a result of the payments, the outstanding principal balance on the Queensridge loan has been fully satisfied. In addition, the Trust received an exit fee of $1,787,000 in connection with the early satisfaction of the loan which is classified as interest income.

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Crossroads I & IIproperty sale– On May 1, 2014 the Trust sold its wholly-owned office properties referred to as Crossroads I and Crossroads II located in Englewood, Colorado to an independent third party for aggregate gross sale proceeds of $31,100,000. After costs and pro-rations the Trust received net proceeds of approximately $29,633,000 and recorded a gain of $5,723,000 on the sale of the properties which is included in income from discontinued operations.

Amherst – property sale –On June 25, 2014 the Trust sold its wholly-owned office property located in Amherst, New York to an independent third party for gross sale proceeds of $24,500,000. After costs, pro-rations and a reserve holdback the Trust received net proceeds of approximately $21,226,000 on the sale of the property. Upon completion of the parking area for the office property the Trust received $2,449,000 from the reserve in November 2014, which resulted in aggregate net proceeds of approximately $23,675,000. The Trust recorded a gain of $946,000 on the sale of the property which is included in income from discontinued operations.

Wateridge – sale of interest –On August 6, 2014 the Trust sold its interest in the WRT-Fenway Wateridge venture to its venture partner for approximately $2,383,000 which equaled its liquidation value at August 1, 2014.

Stamford – loan satisfaction – On August 6, 2014 the Trust’s venture which held the mezzanine loan secured by seven office properties in Stamford, Connecticut received payment in full on the loan. The Trust received net proceeds, inclusive of accrued interest, of $9,450,000 in connection with the payoff which equaled the liquidation value at August 1, 2014.

Shops at Wailea – loan satisfaction – On August 7, 2014 the Trust received $7,556,000, inclusive of accrued interest, in full repayment at par of its loan receivable collateralized by the Shops at Wailea. The liquidation value of this investment was $7,516,000 at August 1, 2014.

5400 Westheimer – sale of interest—On October 1, 2014 the Trust received $1,033,000 in full repayment of the note due from its venture that owns the property located at 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, Texas. On October 15, 2014 the Trust sold its interest in this venture to one of the venture partners for approximately $9,690,000. The liquidation value of this investment, including the note and the Trust’s interest in the venture, was $10,777,000 at August 1, 2014.

Waterford Place Apartments – property sale—On October 16, 2014 the Trust sold its Waterford Place apartment building in Memphis, Tennessee to an independent third party for gross proceeds of $28,160,000 which equaled the liquidation value at August 1, 2014. After satisfaction of the debt and payment of closing costs, the Trust received net proceeds of approximately $15,290,000.

Kroger-Atlanta – property sale—On October 20, 2014 the Trust sold its retail property located in Atlanta, Georgia for gross proceeds of $1,500,000 and received net proceeds of approximately $1,464,000. The liquidation value of this property was $2,000,000 at August 1, 2014. The decline in value was the result of a change in the lease up assumptions for the property.

Kroger-Greensboro – property sale - On October 20, 2014 the Trust sold its retail property located in Greensboro, North Carolina for gross proceeds of $1,750,000 and received net proceeds of approximately $1,709,000. The liquidation value of this property was $2,500,000 at August 1, 2014. The decline in value was the result of a change in the lease up assumptions for the property.

Pinnacle II—loan sale - On October 22, 2014 the Trust sold its B-Note receivable which had an outstanding principal balance of $5,017,000 for net proceeds of approximately $4,967,000. The liquidation value of this investment was $4,989,000 at August 1, 2014.

San Pedro – property sale - On October 24, 2014 the venture in which the Trust holds an 83.7% interest sold its apartment building located in San Pedro, California for gross proceeds of $23,800,000 which equaled the liquidation value at August 1, 2014. The entire net proceeds of approximately $23,090,000 were used to pay down the $150,000,000 loan collateralized by the four properties in the venture.

Kroger-Louisville – property sale - On November 25, 2014 the Trust sold its retail property located in Louisville, Kentucky for gross proceeds of $2,500,000 and received net proceeds of approximately $2,334,000. The liquidation value of this property was $2,500,000 at August 1, 2014.

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1515 Market – property sale - On December 2, 2014 the Trust sold its office property located at 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for gross proceeds of $82,345,000 and received net proceeds of approximately $40,304,000 after satisfaction of the third party mortgage debt, closing costs and pro rations. The liquidation value of this property was $81,314,000 at August 1, 2014.

Burlington – property sale – On December 23, 2014 the Trust sold its office property located in South Burlington, Vermont for gross proceeds of $2,850,000 and received net proceeds of approximately $2,475,000. The liquidation value of this property was $3,225,000 at August 1, 2014. The decline in value was the result of a change in the lease up assumptions for the property.

Sealy Northwest Atlanta – sale of interest—On December 23, 2014 the Trust sold to Sealy, its venture partner, the Trust’s interest in Sealy Northwest Atlanta for total proceeds of $5,641,000. The liquidation value of this investment was $5,692,000 at August 1, 2014.

701 Seventh– capital contributions –During 2014the Trust made additional capital contributions of $53,187,000 with respect to its interest in the venture that holds an indirect interest in the property located at 701 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, bringing aggregate capital contributions through December 31, 2014 to $106,624,000.

Other Activity:

Notes Payable –On September 10, 2014 the Trust obtained a $25,000,000 unsecured working capital loan from KeyBank National Association. Borrowings under the loan bore interest at LIBOR plus 3%. The loan required monthly payments of interest only and had an initial maturity of March 10, 2015 with two, three-month extension options. Mandatory principal payments were required from net transaction proceeds from the sale or refinancing of any of the Trust’s assets. The loan was repaid in full in October 2014 from the proceeds of asset sales.

Series D Preferred Shares –On September 15, 2014 the Trust made the full liquidating distribution of $122,821,000 ($25.4815 per share) to the holders of its Series D Preferred Shares. Pursuant to the terms of the Series D Preferred Shares, the holders thereof have no further rights or claim to any of the remaining assets of the Trust.

 

8.7.Loans Receivable

The Trust’s loansLoans receivable at December 31, 20152016 and 20142015 are as follows (in thousands):

 

        Carrying Amount (1)   Contractual
Maturity
Date

Description

  Loan Position  Stated
Interest Rate at
December 31, 2015
 December 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
   

Rockwell

  Mezzanine  12.0% $ —      $ —      5/01/16

Churchill

  Whole Loan  LIBOR + 3.75%  —       —      8/01/16

Poipu Shopping Village

  B-Note  6.62%  2,769     2,804    1/06/17

Mentor Building

  Whole Loan  10.0%  2,511     2,511    9/10/17

Edens Center and Norridge Commons (2)(3)

  Mezzanine  N/A  —       18,690    N/A
     

 

 

   

 

 

   
     $5,280    $24,005    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   
          Carrying Amount (1)   Contractual
Maturity
Date
 

Description

  Loan Position   Stated
Interest Rate at
December 31, 2015
  December 31,
2016
   December 31,
2015
   

Jacksonville (2)

   Whole Loan    LIBOR + 5%  $8,400   $—      07/01/19 

Poipu Shopping Village (3)

   B-Note    N/A   —      2,769    N/A 

Mentor Building (3)

   Whole Loan    N/A   —      2,511    N/A 

Rockwell (4)

   Mezzanine    N/A   —      —      N/A 

Churchill (5)

   Whole Loan    N/A   —      —      N/A 
     

 

 

   

 

 

   
     $8,400   $5,280   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

(1)The carrying amount represents the estimated amount expected to be collected on disposition of the loan plus contractual interest receivable.
(2)Carrying amount at December 31, 2014 includes the par amount plus the estimated amount to be collected on the participationThe loan has an interest rate floor of $3,0006% and accruedan interest rate ceiling of $1.8%.
(3)The loan was repaid in full during 2015.2016.
(4)The senior lien holder foreclosed on the property on June 2, 2016.
(5)The loan was fully satisfied for a discounted payoff amount of $100 in October 2016.

The carrying amount of loans receivable at December 31, 20152016 and 20142015 represents the estimated amount expected to be collected on disposition of the loans and includes accrued interest of $0 and $28,000, and $218,000, respectively.

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The weighted average coupon as calculated on the par value of the Trust’s loans receivable was 7.97%6.00% and 10.55%7.97% at December 31, 20152016 and 2014,2015, respectively, and the weighted average yield to maturity as calculated on the carrying value of the Trust’s loans receivable was 13.54%6.00% and 12.78%13.54% at December 31, 20152016 and 2014,2015, respectively.

At December 31, 20152016 and 2014,2015, none of Winthrop’s or the Liquidating Trust’s loans receivable were directly financed.

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(unaudited)

Loan Receivable Activity

Activity related to loans receivable is as follows (in thousands):

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 

Balance at beginning of year

  $24,005    $101,100  

Purchase and advances

   —       35,992  

Interest received, net

   (190   (283

Repayments / sale proceeds / forgiveness

   (18,535   (120,194

Loan discount accretion

   —       2,086  

Discount accretion received in cash

   —       (5,865

Liquidation adjustment

   —       6,071  

Change in liquidation value

   —       5,098  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Balance at end of year  $5,280    $24,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the Trust’s interest and discount accretion income for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

   Seven Months Ended   Year Ended 
   July 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 

Interest on loan assets

  $5,770    $14,334  

Exit fee/prepayment penalty

   1,787     —    

Accretion of loan discount

   2,086     4,121  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest and discount accretion

  $9,643    $18,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The secured financing receivable, the Queensridge loan receivable and the Shops at Wailea loan receivable, each individually representing more than 10% of interest income, contributed approximately 58% of interest income of the Trust for the seven months ended July 31, 2014.

The San Marbeya loan and the Queensridge loan, each representing more than 10% of interest income, contributed approximately 34% of interest income of the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2013.

   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 

Balance at beginning of year

  $5,280   $24,005 

Purchase and advances

   9,035    —   

Interest received, net

   (28   (190

Repayments/sale proceeds

   (5,987   (18,535

Change in liquidation value

   100    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

  $8,400   $5,280 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Credit Quality of Loans Receivable and Loan Losses

PriorUnder liquidation accounting, the Liquidating Trust carries its loans receivable at the estimated amount of principal payments it expects to receive over the adoptionholding period of the planloan. The Liquidating Trust utilizes a grading system to assess the collectability of liquidation, the Trust evaluated impairment on its loan portfolio on an individual basis and developed a loan grading system for all of its outstanding loans that are collateralized directly or indirectly by real estate.portfolio. Grading categories included debt yield, debt service coverage ratio, length of loan, property type, loan type, and other more subjective variables that included property or collateral location, market conditions, industry conditions, and sponsor’s financial stability. Management reviewed each category and assigned an overall numeric grade for each loan to determine the loan’s risk of loss and to provide a determination as to whether an individual loan was impaired and whether a specific loan loss allowance was necessary. A loan’s grade of credit quality was determined quarterly.

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required an adjustment to the recorded liquidation value.

All loans with a positive score did not require a loan loss allowance. Any loan graded with a neutral score or “zero” was subject to further review of the collectability of the interest and principal based on current conditions and qualitative factors to determine if impairment was warranted. Any loan with a negative score was deemed impaired and management then would measure the specific impairment of each loan separately using the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell.

Management estimated the loan loss allowance by calculating the estimated fair value less costs to sell of the underlying collateral securing the loan based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, and comparing the fair value to the loan’s net carrying value. If the fair value was less than the net carrying value of the loan, an allowance was created with a corresponding charge to the provision for loan losses. The allowance for each loan was maintained at a level the Trust believed would be adequate to absorb losses.

Under liquidation accounting, the Trust carries its loans receivable at the estimated amount of principal payments the Trust expects to receive over the holding period of the loan. Subsequent to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust utilizes the same grading system to assess the collectability of its loan portfolio.factors. Any change in the credit quality of the loan receivable that changes the Liquidating Trust’s estimate of the amount it expects to collect will be recorded as a change to the liquidation value of its loans receivable.

The table below summarizes the Liquidating Trust’s loans receivable by internal credit rating at December 31, 20152016 and 20142015 (in thousands, except for number of loans):

 

   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 
       Liquidation       Liquidation 
   Number of   Value of Loans   Number   Value of Loans 

Internal Credit Quality

  Loans   Receivable   of Loans   Receivable 

Greater than zero

   2    $5,280     3    $24,005  

Equal to zero

   1     —       1     —    

Less than zero

   1     —       1     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   4    $5,280     5    $24,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Performing Loans

Prior to adopting the liquidation basis of accounting, the Trust considered a loan to be non-performing and placed loans on non-accrual status at such time as management determined it was probable that it would be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. While on non-accrual status, based on the Trust’s judgment as to collectability of principal, loans were either accounted for on a cash basis, where interest income was recognized only upon actual receipt of cash, or on a cost-recovery basis, where all cash receipts reduced a loan’s carrying value. If and when a loan was brought back into compliance with its contractual terms, the Trust resumed accrual of interest.

As of July 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was one non-performing loan with past due payments. A $348,000 provision for loan loss was recorded as of December 31, 2013. The Trust did not record any provision for loan loss for the seven months ended July 31, 2014.

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   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
       Liquidation       Liquidation 
   Number of   Value of Loans   Number of   Value of Loans 

Internal Credit Quality

  Loans   Receivable   Loans   Receivable 

Greater than zero

   1   $8,400    2   $5,280 

Equal to zero

   —      —      1    —   

Less than zero

   —      —      1    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   1   $8,400    4   $5,280 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Secured Financing Receivable

In August 2013 the TrustWinthrop closed on an agreement to acquire its venture partner’s (“Elad”) 50% interest in the mezzanine lender with respect to the One South State Street, Chicago, Illinois property (“Lender LP”) for $30,000,000. In connection with the transaction, the TrustWinthrop entered into an option agreement with Elad granting Elad the right, but not obligation, to repurchase the interest in the venture. The option agreement providesprovided Elad, as the transferor, the option to unilaterally cause the return of the asset at the earlier of two years from and after August 21, 2013 or an event of default on Lender LP’s mezzanine debt. As such, Elad iswas able to retain control of its interest in Lender LP for financial reporting purposes as the exercise of the option iswas unconditional other than for the passage of time. As a result, for financial reporting purposes, the transfer of the financial asset was accounted for as a secured financing rather than an acquisition. The $30,000,000 acquisition price was recorded as a secured financing receivable. Under the going concern basis of accounting, the Trust recognizedOn April 27, 2016 Winthrop sold its interest income onin the secured financing receivablereceivable. See Note 6 – “Investment and Disposition Activities” for further details on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP, at an annual interest rate of 15%. The Trust recorded $2,215,000 of interest income during the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and $1,386,000 during the year ended December 31, 2013.sale.

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(unaudited)

 

9.8.Equity Investments

Under liquidation accounting, equity investments are carried at net realizable value. The Liquidating Trust’s nominal ownership percentages in its equity investments consist of the following at December 31, 20152016 and December 31, 2014:2015:

 

Venture Partner

  

Equity Investment

  Nominal % Ownership at
December 31, 2015
  Nominal % Ownership at
December 31, 2014
 

Elad Canada Ltd

  WRT One South State Lender LP   50.0  50.0

Elad Canada Ltd

  WRT-Elad One South State Equity LP   50.0  50.0

Atrium Holding

  RE CDO Management LLC   50.0  50.0

Freed

  Mentor Retail LLC   49.9  49.9

Inland

  Concord Debt Holdings LLC   66.6  66.6

Inland

  CDH CDO LLC   49.6  49.6

Marc Realty

  Atrium Mall LLC   50.0  50.0

New Valley/Witkoff (1)

  701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC   81.0  81.0

RS Summit Pointe (2)

  RS Summit Pointe Apartments LLC   80.0  80.0

Serure/C&B High Line (3)

  446 High Line LLC   83.6  N/A  

Freed (4)

  Edens Plaza Associates LLC   N/A    <1

Freed (2)(4)

  Irving-Harlem Venture Limited   N/A    <1

Gancar Trust (4)

  

Vintage Housing Holdings LLC

   N/A    75.0

Venture Partner

 

Equity Investment

 Nominal % Ownership at
December 31, 2016
 Nominal % Ownership at
December 31, 2015

Atrium Holding

 

RE CDO Management LLC

 50.0% 50.0%

Inland

 

Concord Debt Holdings LLC

 66.6% 66.6%

Inland

 

CDH CDO LLC

 49.6% 49.6%

Marc Realty

 

Atrium Mall LLC

 50.0% 50.0%

New Valley/Witkoff (1)

 

701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC

 80.5% 81.0%

Serure/C&B High Line (2)

 

446 High Line LLC

 72.0% 83.6%

Elad Canada Ltd (3)

 

WRT One South State Lender LP

 N/A 50.0%

Elad Canada Ltd (3)

 

WRT-Elad One South State Equity LP

 N/A 50.0%

Freed (3)

 

Mentor Retail LLC

 N/A 49.9%

RS Summit Pointe (4)

 

RS Summit Pointe Apartments LLC

 N/A 80.0%

 

(1)The Trust’s investment in this venture provides the Liquidating Trust and Winthrop with a 60.72% and 61.14% effective ownership interest in the underlying property.property at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(2)Investment was previously consolidated under going concern accounting. See Note 3 “Post Plan of Liquidation” for further discussion.
(3)Investment was reclassified as an equity investment as of December 31, 2015 due to a change in exit strategy. The investment was consolidated in previous filings. The nominal ownership percentage is based on the waterfall provision of the partnership. See Note 3 “Post Plan- Basis of Liquidation”Presentation for further discussion.
(4)(3)The Trust’sWinthrop’s investment was sold or fully redeemed during the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.
(4)Investment was reclassified as an investment in real estate as of November 30, 2016 due to a change in exit strategy. See Note 3 - Basis of Presentation for further discussion.

See Note 76Investment“Investment and Disposition ActivitiesActivities” for information relating to 2016 and 2015 activity with respect to equity investments.

At December 31, 2014 there is a basis differential for each investment between the Trust’s carrying value of its investments and the basis reflected at the joint venture’s level. The basis differential primarily relates to the difference between the net realizable value of the investment and the inside basis of the Trust’s equity in the joint venture. The basis differential is accounted for in the Trust’s calculation of the net realizable value.

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Equity Investment Impairments

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Trust’s equity investments in the Brooks Building, LLC (“223 West Jackson”), High Point Plaza, LLC (“High Point”), 1701 Woodfield, LLC (“1701 Woodfield”), and Enterprise Center, LLC (individually “Enterprise” and the aforementioned investments collectively the “Marc Investments”) suffered declines in occupancy, increasing competition for tenants, and increasing costs to operate the investments. Additionally, recent discussions related to marketing available space to potential tenants, along with lease renewals with existing tenants, indicated a capital infusion from the Trust would be necessary to upgrade the investments to achieve rental rates in-line with the suburban Chicago, Illinois office market. The factors above along with increasing capital demands and rising cost of capital caused the Trust to reassess its business plan associated with the Marc Investments in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Subsequent to December 31, 2013 the Trust entered into an agreement with Marc Realty, its joint venture partner in these equity investments, to sell its interests in High Point, 1701 Woodfield, Enterprise Center along with its controlling interest in the River City property, located in Chicago, Illinois, which is consolidated, for a gross sales price of $6,000,000. The Trust considered the underlying investment characteristics and negotiations with Marc Realty in allocating the purchase price to the specific assets included in the transaction. Additionally, the Trust granted Marc Realty an option exercisable within two years to acquire its interest in 223 West Jackson.

Based on the factors noted above, the Trust concluded that each of the Marc Investments were other-than-temporarily impaired in the aggregate by $7,687,000 at December 31, 2013, when comparing each of their carrying values of $14,438,000 in the aggregate to each of their fair values of $6,751,000 in the aggregate and a corresponding impairment charge has been included in equity in income (loss) of equity investments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year then ended. The Trust separately tested the River City property for impairment and determined that the carrying value of River City was recoverable at December 31, 2013 when comparing the portion of the gross sales price attributable to the River City property to its carrying value.

During June 2014 the Trust was notified by Marc Realty of its intention to exercise its option to acquire the Trust’s interest in 223 West Jackson prior to year end. The purchase price of the Trust’s interest was dependent upon when the option was exercised and certain operating characteristics of the investment at the time of exercise. The Trust considered a probability analysis of various scenarios based on the notification of exercise and the Trust concluded that the carrying value of this investment exceeded its fair value. As a result, the Trust recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $762,000 at June 30, 2014.

During the second quarter of 2014, the Trust, together with Sealy its venture partner in Northwest Atlanta Partners LP, agreed to market for sale the property held by the venture. In preparation for marketing the property, the venture obtained multiple third party valuations to provide a range of residual values. The fair value of the Trust’s equity investment in Northwest Atlanta Partners LP was calculated using the following weighted average key Level 3 inputs: discount rate of 10.8%, terminal capitalization rate of 8.5%, market rent growth rate of 2.7% and expense growth rates of 2.8%. The Trust concluded that the carrying value of this investment exceeded its current fair value and the Trust recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $1,660,000 at June 30, 2014.

Separate Financial Statements for Unconsolidated Subsidiaries

The Trust has determined that for the periods presented in the Trust’s financial statements, certain of its unconsolidated subsidiaries have met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X for which the Trust is required, pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, to attach separate financial statements as exhibits to its Annual Report on Form 10-K as follows:

   Year(s) Determined     

Entity

  Significant   Exhibit 

CDH CDO LLC

   2013     99.1  

Vintage Housing Holdings LLC

   2013     99.2  

701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC and subsidiaries

   2015, 2013       

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The Trust was granted a waiver of the requirements to provide comparable unaudited Regulation S-X 3-09 financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 for its equity method joint venture investees CDH CDO LLC, Vintage Housing Holdings LLC and 701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 for CDH CDO LLC and Vintage Housing Holdings LLC are attached to this Form 10-K. Audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2013 for 701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC will be filed as an amendment to this Form 10-K.

Combined Financial Statements for Unconsolidated Subsidiaries

Pursuant to Rule 4-08(g), the following summarized financial data for unconsolidated subsidiaries includes information for the following entities: Vintage Housing Holdings, LLC, WRT-Elad One South State Equity LP, WRT-Stamford LLC, 10 Metrotech Loan LLC, Mentor Retail LLC, 701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC, WRT-Fenway Wateridge LLC, Brooks Building LLC, High Point Plaza LLC, 1701 Woodfield LLC, Enterprise Center LLC, Atrium Mall LLC, Edens Plaza Associates LLC, Northwest Atlanta Partners LP, Concord Debt Holdings LLC, CDH CDO LLC and WRT-ROIC Lakeside Eagle LLC.

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013 

Income Statements

      

Rental Revenue

  $70,705    $94,432    $85,660  

Interest, dividends and discount accretion

  $6,874    $14,017    $40,229  

Expenses

  $78,165    $98,107    $93,344  

Other loss

  $747    $5,297    $23,188  

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(1,333  $5,045    $9,357  

   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 

Balance Sheets

    

Investment in real estate

  $876,400    $1,251,615  

Total assets

  $954,374    $1,453,983  

Total debt

  $693,013    $913,406  

Total liabilities

  $40,943    $179,224  

Non controlling interests

  $52,052    $88,363  

The Trust had elected a one-month lag reporting period for Vintage Housing Holdings LLC, WRT-Elad One South State Equity LP and WRT-Fenway Wateridge LLC. The Trust had elected a three-month lag reporting period for 701 Seventh WRT Investor LLC.

The Trust was granted a waiver of the requirements to provide Regulation S-X 3-09 financial statements for its equity method joint venture investee WRT One South State Lender LP (“Lender LP”) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lender LP met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X for 2013 solely due to impairment charges recorded on other equity investments as discussed in this Note 9 and non-recurring income recorded by Lender LP in 2013.

Lender LP holds a single loan receivable with a face amount of $55,714,000 at December 31, 2015. The loan bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum, requires payments of interest only and matures December 2017. The loan was acquired at a discount to face and the discount is being accreted into income over the life of the loan.

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The balance sheets of Lender LP, on a going concern basis, are as follows (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2015   2014 

Assets

    

Loan receivable

  $50,109    $44,014  

Other assets, net

   6,110     5,446  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $56,219    $49,460  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $2    $2  

Other liabilities

   —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   2     2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity

   56,217     49,458  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $56,219    $49,460  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The statements of operations for Lender LP , on a going concern basis, are as follows (in thousands):

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013 

Revenue

      

Interest income

  $10,400    $10,123    $8,506  

Management fee income

   —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   10,400     10,123     8,506  

Expenses

      

General and administrative

   —       —       86  

Other expenses

   —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   —       —       86  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

  $10,400    $10,123    $8,420  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Statement of cash flows for Lender LP are as follows (in thousands):

   2015   2014   2013 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $7,639    $7,865    $879  

Net cash used in investing activities

  $(3,998  $ —      $ —    

Net cash used in financing activities

  $(3,641  $(7,865  $(5,952

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

  $ —      $ —      $ —    

Non cash investing and financing activity

      

Distribution to partners

  $ —      $ —      $(4,166

Contribution from partners

  $ —      $20    $ —    

The Trust was granted a waiver of the requirements to provide Regulation S-X 3-09 financial statements for its equity method joint venture investee RE CDO Management LLC (“RE CDO”) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. RE CDO met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X for 2013 solely due to impairment charges recorded on other equity investments as discussed in this Note 9 and non-recurring income recorded by RE CDO in 2013.

RE CDO holds a 5.52% interest in (i) a first priority mortgage loan collateralized by land located in Las Vegas, Nevada (the “LV Land”), which loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 40% with a current pay rate of 7.5% and the balance accruing and compounding and which had an outstanding balance of $76,733,000 at December 31, 2015, and (ii) a second priority mortgage loan collateralized by the LV Land which bears interest at 10% per annum, all of which accrues, and which had an outstanding balance of $47,515,000 at December 31, 2015. The interest in the loan was acquired for $1,093,000 and RE CDO accounts for this investment on the cost recovery method.

RE CDO also holds the collateral management agreement for a collateralized debt obligation entity that holds loans and loan securities.

The balance sheets of RE CDO, on a going concern basis, are as follows (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2015   2014 

Assets

    

Loan receivable

  $965    $1,002  

Other assets, net

   825     869  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $1,790    $1,871  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and equity

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $8    $12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   8     12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity

   1,782     1,859  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $1,790    $1,871  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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The statements of operations for RE CDO, on a going concern basis, are as follows (in thousands):

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013 

Revenue

      

Management fee income

  $113    $149    $226  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   113     149     226  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

      

General and administrative

   58     79     290  

Other expenses

   48     51     1,459  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   106     130     1,749  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income and expense

      

Gain on sale of assets

   —       —       8,940  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

  $7    $19    $7,417  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of cash flows for RE CDO are as follows (in thousands):

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $97    $104    $(7

Net cash provided by investing activities

  $ —      $ —      $8,940  

Net cash used in financing activities

  $(84  $(141  $(8,993

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

  $39    $26    $63  

 

10.9.Debt

Mortgage Loans Payable

Mortgage loans payable are carried at their contractual amounts due under liquidation accounting. The Liquidating Trust and Winthrop had outstanding mortgage loans payable of $172,095,000$108,826,000 and $296,954,000$172,095,000 at December 31, 20152016 and 2014,2015, respectively. The mortgage loan payments of principal and interest are generally due monthly, quarterly or semi-annually and are collateralized by applicable real estate of the Liquidating Trust.

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(unaudited)

 

The Liquidating Trust’s mortgage loans payable at December 31, 20152016 and 2014Winthrop’s mortgage loans payable at December 31, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

Location of Collateral

  Maturity   Spread Over
LIBOR (1)
     Interest Rate at
December 31, 2015
  December 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 

Chicago, IL

   Mar 2016     —       5.75  19,104     19,491  

Greensboro, NC

   Aug 2016     —       6.22  13,600     13,600  

Lisle, IL

   Oct 2016     Libor + 2.5   2.93  5,459     5,713  

Stamford, CT (4)(5)

   Oct 2016     Libor + 2.0  (3  2.69  33,448     44,923  

Houston, TX (4)(5)

   Oct 2016     Libor + 2.0  (3  2.69  44,319     59,524  

Lisle, IL

   Mar 2017     —       5.55  5,309     5,392  

Orlando, FL

   Jul 2017     —       6.40  35,668     36,347  

Plantation, FL

   Apr 2018     —       6.48  10,406     10,550  

Churchill, PA

   Aug 2024     —       3.50  4,782     4,918  

New York, NY

   N/A     Libor + 2.5  (2  N/A    —       51,034  

Phoenix, AZ (4)(5)

   N/A     —       N/A    —       22,462  

Cerritos, CA (6)

   N/A     —       N/A    —       23,000  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 
       $172,095    $296,954  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Location of Collateral

  Maturity   Spread Over
LIBOR (1)
  Interest Rate at
December 31, 2016
  December 31,
2016
   December 31,
2015
 

Lisle, IL

   Mar 2017    —     5.55 $5,230   $5,309 

Orlando, FL

   Jul 2017    —     6.40  34,950    35,668 

Plantation, FL

   Apr 2018    —     6.48  10,255    10,406 

Houston, TX (2)

   Jun 2018    Libor + 2.75%   3.52  45,000  �� —   

Oklahoma City, OK (3)

   Feb 2021    —     5.70  8,790    —   

Churchill, PA

   Aug 2024    —     3.50  4,601    4,782 

Chicago, IL (4)

   N/A    —     N/A   —      19,104 

Houston, TX (5)

   N/A    —     N/A   —      44,319 

Stamford, CT (5)

   N/A    —     N/A   —      33,448 

Greensboro, NC (6)

   N/A    —     N/A   —      13,600 

Lisle, IL (7)

   N/A    —     N/A   —      5,459 
      

 

 

   

 

 

 
      $108,826   $172,095 
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)Theone-month LIBOR rate at December 31, 2016 was 0.77167%. Theone-month LIBOR rate at December 31, 2015 was 0.4295%. The one-month LIBOR rate at December 31, 2014 was 0.17125%.
(2)The loan has aproperty was financed on June 9, 2016. Winthrop purchased an interest rate cap which caps LIBOR floor of 1%. Property was deconsolidated at December 31, 2015.1.5%.
(3)The loan hasproperty was reclassified as an interest rate swap which effectively fixes LIBOR at 0.69%.investment in real estate as of November 30, 2016 due to a change in exit strategy. The property was classified as an equity investment in previous filings. See Note 3 – Basis of Presentation.
(4)The loan was repaid in full on April 28, 2016.
(5)These properties arewere cross-collateralized. Proceeds from property sales gowent 100% to repay the mortgage loan.
(5)A portion of the The loan was satisfied during 2015repaid in connection with the sale of a property.full on May 19, 2016.
(6)The loan was satisfied during 2015repaid in connection with the sale of the property.full on May 12, 2016.
(7)The loan was repaid in full on August 19, 2016.

The following table summarizes future principal repayments of mortgage loans payable as of December 31, 20152016 (in thousands):

 

Year

  Amount 

2016

  $117,026  

2017

   40,482  

2018

   10,242  

2019

   157  

2020

   162  

Thereafter

   4,026  
  

 

 

 
  $172,095  
  

 

 

 

Notes Payable

In conjunction with the 2012 loan modification on the property located in Cerritos, California the Trust assumed a $14,500,000 B Note that bore interest at 6.6996% per annum and required monthly interest payments of approximately $12,000 with the balance of the interest accruing. The loan modification agreement provided for a participation feature whereby the B Note could be fully satisfied with proceeds from the sale of the property, after the Trust received a 9.0% priority return on its capital, during a specified time period as defined in the loan modification document. As a result of the loan modification, the B Note did not have a contractually specified settlement amount. As such, the B Note was recorded at the estimated settlement amount based on an estimated sale of the property. As discussed in Note 7 – Investment and Disposition Activities, the property was sold on September 16, 2015. No payment was due to the holder of the B Note in connection with the sale. The liquidation value of the B Note was $0 at December 31, 2014.

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Year

  Amount 

2017

   40,798 

2018

   55,644 

2019

   632 

2020

   755 

2021

   8,771 

Thereafter

   2,226 
  

 

 

 
  $108,826 
  

 

 

 

 

11.10.Senior Notes Payable

In August 2012 the TrustWinthrop issued a total $86,250,000 of its 7.75% Senior Notes (the “Senior Notes”) at an issue price of 100% of par value. The Senior Notes matured on August 15, 2022 and bore interest at the rate of 7.75% per year, payable quarterly in arrears.

Pursuant to its securities repurchase plan, as of August 15, 2015 the TrustWinthrop had acquired $14,995,000 of its outstanding Senior Notes in open market transactions for an aggregate price of $15,707,000. The TrustWinthrop redeemed the Senior Notes in full effective

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(unaudited)

August 15, 2015. The aggregate redemption price paid was $72,635,000 (or $25.484375 per $25.00 face amount Senior Note) which represents the face amount of the Senior Notes not owned by the TrustWinthrop plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, August 15, 2015.

 

12.Derivative Financial Instruments

The Trust has exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. The Trust seeks to limit its risk to interest rate fluctuations through match financing on its assets as well as through hedging transactions. Under going concern accounting, the Trust’s derivative financial instruments were classified as other assets and other liabilities on the balance sheet. As these instruments will not be converted to cash or other consideration, derivative financial instruments have been valued at $0 as of August 1, 2014 in accordance with liquidation accounting. These financial instruments are still in place and effective as of December 31, 2015. The Trust has accrued the estimated monthly settlement amounts for its swap agreements. This amount is included in the liability for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation.

Under going concern accounting, the effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and was subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change, if any, in fair value of the derivatives was recognized directly in earnings.

The table below details the location in the financial statements of the gain or loss recognized on interest rate derivatives designed as cash flow hedges for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, respectively (in thousands):

   2014   2013 

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income on interest rate derivatives (effective portion)

  $(200  $(72
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income as interest expense (effective portion)

  $7    $(1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

  $—      $ —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

13.Non-controlling Interests

Under going concern accounting, consolidated joint ventures are recorded on a gross basis with an allocation of equity to non-controlling interest holders. The following transactions affecting non-controlling interests occurred prior to August 1, 2014.

Houston, Texas Operating Property – During 2013 a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trust acquired two quarter-unit limited partner interests from non-controlling interest partners, representing 2% of Westheimer Holding LP (“Westheimer”) for an

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aggregate purchase price of $150,000. As of July 31, 2014, the Trust owned 32% of Westheimer. The Trust accounted for these purchases as equity transactions recording the difference in the $253,000 carrying value of the acquired non-controlling interest and the purchase price as a $103,000 increase in paid-in capital. The Trust sold its interest in this property on October 15, 2014.

Chicago, Illinois Operating Property – On March 5, 2014 the Trust sold its interest in its consolidated Chicago, Illinois property known as River City which resulted in a decrease in non-controlling interest of $3,764,000.

Norridge, Illinois Operating Property – On March 5, 2014 the Trust acquired the general partner interest in the Norridge Property. The consolidation of the property resulted in an increase in non-controlling interest of $16,391,000. The Trust sold its interest in this property on October 9, 2015.

The changes in the Trust’s ownership interest in the subsidiaries impacted consolidated equity during the period as follows:

   Seven Months Ended
July 31, 2014
   Year Ended
December 31, 2013
 

Net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

  $12,481    $28,778  

Increase (decrease) in Winthrop Realty Trust paid in capital adjustments from transaction with non-controlling interests

   —       103  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes from net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust and transfers (to) from non-controlling interest

  $12,481    $28,881  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Under liquidation accounting, the presentation for joint ventures historically consolidated under going concern accounting is determined based on the Trust’s planned exit strategy. Those ventures which the Trust intends to sell the underlying property are presented on a gross basis with a payable to the non-controlling interest holder. Those ventures which the Trust intends to sell its interest in the venture, rather than the property, are accounted for as an equity investment and are presented on a net basis without a non-controlling interest component.

14.Common Shares

The Trust’s Common Shares have a par value of $1 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized. There were 36,425,084 Common Shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

15.Common Share Options

In May 2007 the Trust’s shareholders approved the Winthrop Realty Trust 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) pursuant to which the Trust can issue options to acquire Common Shares and restricted share awards to its Trustees, directors and consultants. In May 2013 the Trust’s shareholders approved an amendment to the 2007 Plan increasing the number of shares issuable under the plan to 1,000,000. During 2013 the Trust issued 600,000 Restricted Shares pursuant to the plan amendment. See Note 20 – Restricted Share Grants for details on the issuance of the Restricted Shares. There are 400,000 Common Shares reserved for issuance under the 2007 Plan as of December 31, 2015. No stock options have been issued.

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16.Discontinued Operations

During 2013 the Trust’s office properties located in Deer Valley, Arizona; Lisle, Illinois (701 Arboretum) and Andover, Massachusetts and its retail properties in Seabrook, Texas and Denton, Texas were sold and are included in discontinued operations for all periods presented. During 2014 the Trust’s residential property in Meriden, Connecticut and its office properties in Englewood, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois (River City); and Amherst, New York were sold and are included in discontinued operations for all periods presented. The Trust’s retail property in Louisville, Kentucky, which was under contract to be sold, was classified as held for sale at July 31, 2014 and is included in discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Assets and liabilities of assets held for sale at July 31, 2014 consisted of land and building of $2,536,000 and accounts receivable of $58,000.

In March 2013 the Andover, Massachusetts property was classified as discontinued operations and sold. The property was sold for net proceeds of $11,538,000 and the Trust recorded a $2,775,000 gain on the sale of the property.

In June 2013 the Deer Valley, Arizona and Denton, Texas properties were classified as discontinued operations. The Deer Valley, Arizona property was sold in June 2013 for net proceeds of $19,585,000 and the Trust recorded a $6,745,000 gain on the sale of the property.

The Trust recorded an $824,000 impairment charge on the Denton, Texas property in 2012 as a result of a change to the anticipated holding period of this property. The Trust recorded an additional $154,000 impairment charge for this property in June 2013 as a result of the purchase contract. The property was sold in July 2013 and the Trust received net proceeds of $1,703,000.

In August 2013 the Seabrook, Texas property was classified as discontinued operations. The property was sold in August 2013 for net proceeds of $3,202,000 and the Trust recorded a $1,428,000 gain on the sale of the property.

In September 2013 the Trust’s 701 Arboretum property located in Lisle, Illinois was classified as discontinued operations. The Trust had previously recorded a $3,000,000 impairment charge on this property in 2011 as a result of continued declines in occupancy. The Trust recorded an additional $2,750,000 impairment charge in 2013 as a result of the purchase contract. The property was sold in December 2013 for net proceeds of $2,351,000 and the Trust recorded a $58,000 gain on the sale.

The Meriden, Connecticut property was classified as discontinued operations as of December 31, 2013. A purchase and sale contract was signed for a gross sales price of $27,500,000 and the Trust received a non-refundable deposit of $500,000. The sale of the property was consummated on February 26, 2014. After transfer of the debt, the Trust received net proceeds of $5,106,000 and recorded a gain of $4,422,000 on the sale of the property.

In March 2014 the Chicago, Illinois property was classified as discontinued operations. The Trust sold to Marc Realty, its venture partner, its interest in the River City, Chicago, Illinois property for gross sale proceeds of $5,800,000. The Trust received $1,300,000 in cash and a note receivable for the remaining $4,500,000. The note bore interest at a rate of 6% per annum, increasing to 7% per annum on the first anniversary and to 8% on the second anniversary. The note required monthly payments of interest only and was scheduled to mature on March 1, 2017. The note was repaid in full during June 2014. The Trust recorded a $3,000 gain on the sale of its interest in River City.

In May 2014 the properties referred to as Crossroads I and Crossroads II located in Englewood, Colorado were classified as discontinued operations and sold for aggregate gross sale proceeds of $31,100,000. After costs and pro-rations the Trust received net proceeds of approximately $29,633,000 and recorded a gain of $5,723,000 on the sale of the properties.

In June 2014 the property located in Amherst, New York was classified as discontinued operations and sold for gross sale proceeds of $24,500,000. After costs, pro-rations and a reserve holdback the Trust received net proceeds of approximately $21,226,000 on the sale of the property. Upon completion of the parking area for the office property the Trust received $2,449,000 from the reserve in November 2014, which resulted in aggregate net proceeds of approximately $23,675,000. The Trust recorded a gain of $946,000 on the sale of the property.

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Results for discontinued operations for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

   Seven Months Ended   Year Ended 
   July 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 

Revenues

  $3,220    $13,790  

Operating expenses

   (1,614   (6,572

Depreciation and amortization

   (932   (4,632

Interest expense

   (446   (1,915

Impairment loss

   (87   (2,904

Gain on sale of real estate

   11,094     11,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Income from discontinued operations  $11,235    $8,772  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

17.11.Federal and State Income Taxes

The Trust has made no provision for regular current or deferred federal income taxes and no deferred state income taxes have been provided for on the basis that the Trust operatesWinthrop operated in a manner intended to enablewhich qualified it to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trustREIT under Sections856-860 of the Code. In order to qualify as a REIT, the Trust isWinthrop was generally required each year to distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its taxable income (excluding any net capital gain). The Trust intends to comply with the foregoing minimum dividend requirements. As of December 31, 2014, the Trust has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $9,077,000 which will expire between 2023 and 2033. The Trust does not expect to utilize any of the net operating loss carryforwards to offset 2015 taxable income. The Trust treats certain items of income and expense differently in determining net income reported for financial and tax purposes.

Certain states and localities disallow state income taxes as a deduction and exclude interest income from United States obligations when calculating taxable income. Federal and state tax calculations can differ due to differing recognition of net operating losses. Accordingly, the Trust has recorded state and local taxes of $126,000 for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and $247,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The 20142016 and 2013 cash2015 dividends per Series D PreferredCommon Share from Winthrop for an individual shareholder’s income tax purposes were as follows:

 

   Ordinary
Dividends
   Capital
Gains
   Nontaxable
Distribution
   Cash
Liquidating
Distribution
   Total Dividends
Paid
 

2014

  $—      $1.16    $ —      $25.48    $26.64  

2013

   2.31     —       —       —       2.31  

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           Cash   Non-Cash   Total 
  Ordinary  Capital  Nontaxable  Liquidating   Liquidating   Dividends 
  Dividends  Gains  Distribution  Distribution   Distribution   Paid 
2016 $—    $—    $—    $3.25   $9.21   $12.46 
2015  —     —     —     4.50    —      4.50 

The 2015, 2014Liquidating Trust will be treated as a partnership for federal and 2013 cash dividends per Common Share for an individual shareholder’sstate income tax purposes were as follows:

   Ordinary
Dividends
   Capital Gains   Nontaxable
Distribution
   Cash
Liquidating
Distribution
   Total Dividends
Paid
 

2015

  $ —      $ —      $ —      $4.50    $4.50  

2014

   —       0.49     —       —       0.49  

2013

   0.65     —       —       —       0.65  

The following table reconciles GAAP netpurposes. Accordingly, no provision or benefit for income attributable totaxes is made in the consolidated financial statements. All distributions from the Liquidating Trust to taxable income (in thousands):in 2016 are considered a return of capital for tax purposes.

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013 

Net income (loss) attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

  $10,310    $12,481    $28,778  

Book/Tax differences from depreciation and amortization expense

   (8,744   (2,626   9,563  

Book/Tax differences of accretion of discount

   —       (3,407   (4,121

Book/Tax differences of unrealized gains

   14,500     766     (73

Book/Tax differences on gains/losses from capital transactions

   (52,270   11,053     (14,848

Book/Tax differences on Preferred Shares

   —       —       —    

Book/Tax differences for impairment losses

   —       9,399     2,904  

Book/Tax differences on investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

   9,912     (15,611   (17,880

Other book/tax differences, net

   3,955     (13,918   4,194  

Book/Tax differences on dividend income

   122     —       —    

Book/Tax differences of market discount

   18,039     9,615     —    

Book/Tax difference due to liquidation accounting

   50,978     33,812     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Taxable income

  $46,802    $41,564    $8,517  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

18.12.Commitments and Contingencies

In addition to the initial purchase price of certain loans and operating properties, theThe Liquidating Trust has future funding commitments attributable to its 701 Seventh Avenue investment which total approximately $9,511,000$8,754,000 at December 31, 2015 with the option to fund its pro-rata share of additional capital calls in excess of the Trust’s $125,000,000 commitment.2016. The Liquidating Trust’s venture which owns the property located at 450 W 14th Street, New York, New York is subject to a ground lease which expires on June 1, 2053. As of December 31, 2015,2016, in connection with the ground lease, the venture has commitments of $1,592,000; $1,656,000; $1,791,000; $1,844,000; $1,900,000$1,900,000; $1,957,000 and $103,884,000$101,927,000 for the years ending December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and thereafter, respectively. The Liquidating Trust’s venture which owns the property referred to as Atrium Mall in Chicago, Illinois is subject to a master lease with the State of Illinois which expires on September 30,19, 2034. As of December 31, 2015,2016, in connection with the master lease, the venture has commitments of $440,000 for each of the years ending December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 20202021 and aggregate commitments of $6,047,000$5,607,000 thereafter. The Liquidating Trust also has a ground lease related to its Orlando, Florida property which calls for ground rent of $2.00 per year through December 31, 2017 and then fair market value for each successive renewal term. The building lease requires the tenant to perform all covenants under the ground lease including the payment of ground rent.

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The Liquidating Trust is involved from time to time in litigation on various matters, including disputes with tenants and disputes arising out of agreements to purchase or sell properties. Given the nature of the Liquidating Trust’s business activities, these lawsuits are considered routine to the conduct of its business. The result of any particular lawsuit cannot be predicted because of the very nature of litigation, the litigation process and its adversarial nature, and the jury system. The Liquidating Trust does not expect that the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.

See Note 1913 – Related-Party Transactions for details on potential fees payable to FUR Advisors.

Churchill, Pennsylvania—Pennsylvania -In 2011 the TrustWinthrop was conveyed title to the land underlying the Churchill, Pennsylvania property. Prior to the conveyance of the land, a Phase II environmental study was performed. The study found that there were certain

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(unaudited)

contaminants at the property all of which were within permitted ranges. In addition, given the nature and use of the property currently and in the past as a laboratory that analyzes components and machinery that were utilized at nuclear power plants, it is possible that there may be contamination that could require remediation.

 

19.13.Related-Party Transactions

The activities of the Liquidating Trust are administered by FUR Advisors pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement between the TrustWinthrop and FUR Advisors. FUR Advisors is controlled by and partiallymajority owned by theWinthrop’s former executive officers and senior management, including two of the Trust.Liquidating Trust’s trustees. Pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, FUR Advisors is responsible for providing asset management services to the Liquidating Trust and coordinating with the Liquidating Trust’s shareholderunitholder transfer agent and property managers. FUR Advisors is entitled to receive a base management fee and a termination fee and/or an incentive fee in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement. In addition, FUR Advisors or its affiliate is entitled to receive property and construction management fees subject to the approval of the Independent Trustees of the Trust.trustees.

Base Asset Management Fee FUR Advisors is entitled to receive a base management fee of 1.5% of equity as defined in the Advisory Agreement and a termination fee and/or an incentive fee in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement. Additionally, FUR Advisors receives a fee equal to 0.25% of any equity contributions by unaffiliated third parties to a venture with the Liquidating Trust and managed by the Trust. Under going concern accounting, base management fees were expensed and classified as related party fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.FUR Advisors.

In connection with the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Liquidating Trust accrues costs it expects to incur through the end of the liquidation. In this regard, at December 31, 20152016 the Liquidating Trust has accrued, based on its estimates of the timing and amounts of liquidating distributions to be paid to Common Shareholders,holders of Units, base management fees of $5,896,000$4,914,000 exclusive of the $1,508,000$880,000 included in related party fees payable. This amount is included in liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation. Actual fees incurred may differ significantly from these estimates due to inherent uncertainty in estimating future events.

Incentive Fee / Termination Fee—Fee -The incentive fee is equal to 20% of any amounts available for distribution in excess of the threshold amount and is only payable at such time, if at all, (i) when holders of the Trust’s Common SharesUnits receive aggregate dividendsdistributions above the threshold amount or (ii) upon termination of the Advisory Agreement if the net value of the Liquidating Trust’s assets exceeds the threshold amount based on then current market values and appraisals. That is, the incentive fee is not payable annually but only at such time, if at all, as shareholdersunitholders have received dividendsdistributions in excess of the threshold amount (set at $569,963,000 on December 31, 2014 plus an annual return thereon equal to the greater of (x) 4% or (y) the 5 year U.S. Treasury Yield plus 2.5% (such return, the “Growth Factor”) less any dividendsdistributions paid from and after January 1, 2015). The incentive fee will also be payable if the Advisory Agreement is terminated, other than for cause (as defined) by the Liquidating Trust or with cause by the Trust’s Advisor, and if on the date of termination the net value of the Liquidating Trust’s assets exceeds the threshold amount. At December 31, 20152016 the threshold amount required to be distributed before any incentive fee would be payable to FUR Advisors was $427,686,000,$271,614,000, which was equivalent to $11.94$7.58 per Common Share.Unit. At December 31, 2015,2016, based on the Liquidating Trust’s estimate of liquidating distributions, it is estimated that the Advisor would be entitled to an incentive fee of $15,305,000$8,319,000 in connection with the liquidation. This amount has been accrued and is included in liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation.

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With respect to the termination fee, it is only payable if there is (i) a termination of the Advisory Agreement for any reason other than for cause (as defined) by the Liquidating Trust or with cause by the Trust’s Advisor, or (ii) a disposition of all or substantially all of the Trust’s assets, or (iii) an election by the Trust to orderly liquidate theLiquidating Trust’s assets. The termination fee, if payable, is equal to the lesser of (i) the base management fee paid to the Trust’s Advisor for the prior twelve month period or (ii) either (x) in the case of a termination of the Advisory Agreement, 20% of the positive difference, if any between (A) the appraised net asset value of the Liquidating Trust’s assets at the date of termination and (B) the threshold amount less $104,980,000, or (y) in the case of a disposition, or liquidation, 20% of any dividendsliquidating distributions paid on account of the Trust’s Common SharesUnits at such time as the threshold amount is reduced to $104,980,000, which, based on current estimates, will be achieved at such time as additional liquidating distributions of approximately $9.01$4.65 per Common ShareUnit in excess of the Growth Factor have been paid. For example, if all of the Trust had been liquidatedLiquidating Trust’s assets were sold and the proceeds therefrom were distributed to holders of Units at January 1, 2016,2017, the termination fee would only have been payable if additional liquidating distributions of approximately $9.01$4.65 per Common ShareUnit had been paid, and then only until the total termination fee paid would have equaled $9,496,000 (the base management fee for the twelve months prior to the approved plan of liquidation), which amount would be achieved when total additional liquidating distributions paid per Common ShareUnit equaled approximately $10.05.$5.69. At December 31, 20152016 it is estimated that the Advisor will be entitled to a termination fee of $9,496,000 in connection withupon disposition of the liquidation.remaining assets. This amount has been accrued and is included in liabilities for estimated costs in excess of estimated receipts during liquidation.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Property Management and Construction Management—Management -Winthrop Management LP (“Winthrop Management”), an affiliate of FUR Advisors and the Trust’sWinthrop’s former executive officers, assumed property management responsibilities for various properties owned by the Liquidating Trust. Winthrop Management receives a property management fee and construction management fee pursuant to the terms of individual property management agreements. Prior to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, property management fees were expensed and classified as property operating expenses and construction management fees were capitalized in accordance with GAAP.

On September 1, 2015 the Operating Partnership entered into a services agreement with Winthrop Management whereby the Operating Partnership will now perform leasing services to certain properties. The agreement will result in a net reduction in property management fees paid by the Trust.

The following table sets forth the fees and reimbursements paid or accrued by Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust for the years ended December 31, 2015, 20142016 and 20132015 to FUR Advisors and Winthrop Management (in thousands):

 

  For the Years Ended December 31,   For the Years Ended December 31, 
  2015   2014   2013   2016   2015 

Base Asset Management Fee (1)

  $6,367    $9,040    $9,289    $4,575   $6,367 

Property Management Fee

   974     1,394     1,226     633    974 

Construction Management Fee

   130     378     397     3    130 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $7,471    $10,812    $10,912    $5,211   $7,471 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Includes fees on third party contributions of $27, $21$10 and $100$27 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 20142016 and 2013,2015, respectively.

At December 31, 2015, $1,508,0002016, $880,000 payable to FUR Advisors and $333,000$68,000 payable to Winthrop Management were included in related party fees payable.

 

20.14.Common Share Options and Restricted Share Grants

In May 2007 Winthrop’s shareholders approved the Winthrop Realty Trust 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) pursuant to which Winthrop could issue options to acquire Common Shares and restricted share awards to its trustees, directors and consultants, including those performing services for FUR Advisors. In May 2013 Winthrop’s shareholders approved an amendment to the 2007 Plan increasing the number of shares issuable under the plan to 1,000,000. No stock options were issued.

On February 1, 2013 the Board approved the issuance of 600,000 Restricted Shares to the Trust’s Advisor,FUR Advisors, 500,000 of which were subject to the approval of the shareholders to the increase in the number of shares issuable under the 2007 Plan. The initial 100,000 Restricted Shares were issued on February 28, 2013. At the May 21, 2013 annual shareholders meeting the increase in shares issuable under the 2007 Plan from 100,000 to 1,000,000 was approved by the requisite number of shareholders and the remaining 500,000 shares were issued on May 28, 2013. The Restricted Shares arewere subject to forfeiture through May 5, 2016 (the “Forfeiture Period”). Except in limited circumstances, if the holder of theThe Restricted Shares does not

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remain in continuous employment with FUR Advisors or its affiliate through the Forfeiture Period, all of their rights to the Restricted Shares and the associated dividends held in escrow will be forfeited. Dividends will be paid on the issued Restricted Shares in conjunction with dividends on Common Shares not issued under the 2007 Plan. However, the recipients of the Restricted Shares will only receive dividends as if the sharesfully vested quarterly over the Forfeiture Period, with the remaining dividends to be placed into escrow and paid to the holders at the expiration of the Forfeiture Period.

Under going concern accounting, untilPeriod and all prior dividends that were held in escrow were released and paid to the awards were no longer subject to forfeiture, the Trust measured stock-based compensation expense at each reporting date for any changes in fair value and recognized the expense prorated for the portion of the requisite service period completed. Accordingly, the Trust recognized $1,450,000 and $899,000 in non-cash compensation expense for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, respectively. Under liquidation accounting, compensation expense is no longer recorded as the vestingholders of the Restricted Shares does not resultShares.

Upon dissolution of Winthrop in cash outflow forAugust 2016, the Trust.

In connection with the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust’s compensation committee has authorized amendments to the grant agreement to provide for an early expiration of the Forfeiture Period which now expires on May 5, 2016 and the reissuance of forfeited shares. In this regard, 10,000 Restricted Shares, which had previously been forfeited,2007 Plan was terminated. There were issued on September 5, 2014. Additionally, the Trust’s compensation committee agreed to fully vest 8,750 Restricted Shares held by non-executive officers whose employment was terminated in connection with the plan of liquidation. As a result, there were 591,250no Restricted Shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015.2016.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

21.15.Future Minimum Lease Payments

Future minimum lease payments scheduled to be received undernon-cancellable operating leases are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

Year

  Amount   Amount 

2016

  $13,316  

2017

   12,978    $9,291 

2018

   7,074     4,443 

2019

   5,167     4,044 

2020

   3,713     2,935 

2021

   2,113 

Thereafter

   8,129     15,081 
  

 

   

 

 
  $50,377    $37,907 
  

 

   

 

 

Siemens Real Estate, the Tenanttenant at the Trust’s property in Orlando, Florida, represented more than 10% of the base rental revenues of Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust for the year ended December 31, 2016 contributing approximately 37.1%.

AT&T Services, the tenant at the property in Plantation, Florida, represented more than 10% of the base rental revenues of Winthrop and the Liquidating Trust for the year ended December 31, 2016 contributing approximately 14.8%.

Siemens Real Estate, the tenant at the property in Orlando, Florida, represented more than 10% of the base rental revenues of Winthrop for the year ended December 31, 2015 contributing approximately 24.7%. This tenant represented approximately 18.8% of the total rentable square footage of the consolidated operating portfolio. The Trust had no tenants representing more than 10% of the base rental revenues of the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Under going concern accounting, these revenues are reported in the operating properties business segment.

 

22.Reportable Segments

The FASB guidance on segment reporting establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about reportable segments in financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected financial information about reportable segments in financial reports issued to shareholders.

Prior to the approval of the plan of liquidation, based on the Trust’s method of internal reporting, management determined that it had three reportable segments: (i) the ownership of operating properties; (ii) the origination and acquisition of loans and debt securities secured directly or indirectly by commercial and multi-family real property – collectively, loan assets; and (iii) the ownership of equity and debt securities in other REITs – REIT securities. Subsequent to the adoption of the plan of liquidation, the Trust no longer makes operating decisions or assess performance in separate segments. Accordingly, the Trust has only one reporting and operating segment subsequent to July 31, 2014.

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The operating properties segment included all of the Trust’s wholly and partially owned operating properties. The loan assets segment included all of the Trust’s activities related to real estate loans including loans receivable, loan securities and equity investments in loan related entities. The REIT securities segment included all of the Trust’s activities related to the ownership of securities in other publicly traded real estate companies. In addition to its three reportable segments, the Trust reported non-segment specific income and expense under corporate income (expense).

The Trust defined operating income for each segment presented as all items of income and expense directly derived from or incurred by each reportable segment before depreciation, amortization, interest expense and other non-recurring non-operating items. Interest on cash reserves, general and administrative expenses and other non-segment specific income and expense items were reported under corporate income (expense).

The following table presents a summary of revenues from operating properties, loan assets and REIT securities and expenses incurred by each segment for the seven months ended July 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

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   For the Seven Months Ended  Year Ended 
   July 31, 2014  December 31, 2013 

Operating Properties

   

Rents and reimbursements

  $46,313   $51,865  

Operating expenses

   (17,127  (17,769

Real estate taxes

   (5,379  (4,926

Equity in income of preferred equity investment in Fenway—Wateridge

   17    613  

Equity in income of preferred equity investment in Vintage Housing Holdings

   565    —    

Equity in income (loss) of Marc Realty investments

   (19  (284

Equity in loss of Sealy Northwest Atlanta

   (288  (469

Equity in income of Vintage Housing Holdings

   4,287    9,174  

Equity in income of WRT-Elad

   2,927    1,315  

Equity in income of Mentor Retail

   43    84  

Equity in income of 701 Seventh Avenue

   4,393    3,424  

Equity in income of Fenway—Wateridge

   142    183  

Equity in income (loss) of Atrium Mall

   7    (90

Equity in loss of Edens Plaza Associates

   (1  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating properties operating income

   35,880    43,120  

Depreciation and amortization expense

   (15,957  (17,275

Interest expense

   (9,323  (13,157

Impairment loss on investments in real estate

   (9,200  —    

Impairment loss on equity investments

   (2,422  (7,687

Settlement expense

   —      (411
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating properties net income (loss)

   (1,022  4,590  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loan Assets

   

Interest income

   7,557    14,334  

Discount accretion

   2,086    4,121  

Equity in income of Concord Debt Holdings

   547    3,072  

Equity in income of CDH CDO

   1,065    1,033  

Equity in income (loss) of Concord Debt Holdings (1)

   87    64  

Equity in income (loss) of CDH CDO (1)

   1,326    4,926  

Equity in loss of ROIC Lakeside Eagle

   (20  (25

Equity in income of RE CDO Management

   7    3,709  

Equity in (loss) income of SoCal Office Loan Portfolio

   —      (2

Equity in income of WRT-Stamford

   541    930  

Equity in income of 10 Metrotech

   —      3,284  

Unrealized gain on loan securities carried at fair value

   —      215  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loan assets operating income

   13,196    35,661  

General and administrative expense

   (223  (44

Interest expense

   (121  (1,898

Provision for loss on loans receivable

   —      (348
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loan assets net income

   12,852    33,371  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

REIT Securities

   

Gain on sale of securities carried at fair value

   2    742  

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities carried at fair value

   —      (142
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

REIT securities net income

   2    600  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income from segments before corporate income (expense)

   11,832    38,561  

Reconciliations to GAAP Net Income:

   

Corporate Income (Expense)

   

Interest and other income

   244    375  

General and administrative

   (4,060  (4,312

Related party fees

   (5,548  (9,289

Transaction costs

   (586  (1,885

Interest expense

   (3,950  (7,310

Loss on extinguishment of debt

   (564  —    

Federal, state and local taxes

   60    (424
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before non-controlling interest attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

   (2,572  15,716  

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

   11,235    8,772  

Non-controlling interest

   3,818    4,290  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

  $12,481   $28,778  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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23.Variable Interest Entities

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

Under going concern accounting, consolidated variable interest entities are those where the Trust is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The primary beneficiary is the party that has a controlling financial interest in the VIE, which is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: 1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and 2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the returns from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. At July 31, 2014 the Trust had identified two consolidated variable interest entities: its Cerritos, California office property and 1515 Market Street, its office property located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 1515 Market Street property was sold on December 2, 2014. The Cerritos, California property was sold on September 16, 2015.

Variable Interest Entities Not Consolidated

Equity Method and Preferred Equity Investments – Under going concern accounting, the Trust reviewed its various equity method and preferred equity investments and identified six investments for which the Trust held a variable interest in a VIE at July 31, 2014. Of these six interests there were two investments for which the underlying entities did not have sufficient equity at risk to permit them to finance their activities without additional subordinated financial support. There were four additional entities for which the VIE assessment was primarily based on the fact that the voting rights of the equity holders were not proportional to their obligations to absorb expected losses and rights to receive residual returns of the legal entities. These unconsolidated joint ventures were those where the Trust was not the primary beneficiary of a VIE.

Loans Receivable and Loan Securities –Under going concern accounting, the Trust reviewed its loans receivable and loan securities and at July 31, 2014 two of these assets were identified as variable interests in a VIE as the equity investment at risk at the borrowing entity level was not considered sufficient for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. There was one investment where the equity holders lacked the right to receive returns due to the lender’s participation interest in the debt.

Certain loans receivable and loan securities which had been determined to be VIEs were performing assets, meeting their debt service requirements. In these cases the borrower held legal title to the real estate collateral and had the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted the economic performance of the VIE, including management and leasing activities. In the event of default under these loans, the Trust only had protective rights and its obligation to absorb losses was limited to the extent of its loan investment. The borrower was determined to be the primary beneficiary for those performing assets.

The Trust determined that it did not have the power to direct the activities of the properties collateralizing any of its loans receivable and loan securities. For this reason, management believed that it did not control, nor was it the primary beneficiary of these properties. Accordingly, the Trust accounted for these investments under the guidance for loans receivable and real estate debt investments.

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24.Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

The following is an unaudited condensed summary of the results of operations by quarter for the seven months ended July 31, 2014. The Trust believes all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly such interim combined results in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been included.

   Quarters Ended 
(In thousands, except per-share data)  March 31   June 30   July 31 

2014

      

Revenues

  $24,560    $22,917    $8,479  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Winthrop Realty Trust

  $641    $8,962    $2,879  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) applicable to Common Shares

  $(2,242  $6,079    $1,939  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Per share

      

Net income (loss) applicable to Common Shares, basic

  $(0.06  $0.17    $0.05  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) applicable to Common Shares, diluted

  $(0.06  $0.17    $0.05  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

25.16.Subsequent Events

The Liquidating Trust has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements and noted no items requiring adjustmentsadjustment of the consolidated financial statements or additional disclosures.

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ITEM 9 – CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Evaluationof Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,Trustees, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inRule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2015.2016. Based on such evaluation, the Liquidating Trust’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial OfficerTrustees have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Liquidating Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Liquidating Trust’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Liquidating Trust’s internal control over financial reporting is a process which was designed under the supervision of the Liquidating Trust’s principal executives and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Liquidating Trust’s financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the Trustees of the Liquidating Trust; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Liquidating Trust’s assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

As of December 31, 20152016 the Liquidating Trust’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Liquidating Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. The Liquidating Trust’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) (2013) in “Internal Control—Control - Integrated Framework.” Based on that assessment and those criteria, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2015.

The effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing in this Form 10-K.2016.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our last fiscal quarter ended December 31, 20152016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION

None

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PART III

ITEM 10 – DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information aboutDirectors and Executive Officers of the Liquidating Trust

The following table presents certain information with respect to our trustees as of the date of this annual report:

Name

Age

Principal Occupation and Position Held

Michael L. Ashner

64

Trustee

Howard Goldberg

71

Trustee

Carolyn Tiffany

50

Trustee

Michael Ashner - Mr. Ashner previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Winthrop Realty Trust from December 31, 2003 through August 5, 2016 and Chairman from April 2004 through August 5, 2016. Mr. Ashner also served as the Executive Chairman and a trustee of Lexington Realty Trust (“Lexington”), a New York Stock Exchange listed real estate investment trust, from December 31, 2006 when Newkirk Realty Trust, Inc. (“Newkirk”) was merged into Lexington to March 20, 2008. Mr. Ashner previously served as a director and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newkirk until it was merged into Lexington. Mr. Ashner also currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of First Winthrop Corporation, a real estate investment and management company, a position he has held since 1996. Mr. Ashner previously served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of Shelbourne Properties I, Inc., Shelbourne Properties II, Inc. and Shelbourne Properties III, Inc. (collectively, the “Shelbourne Entities”), three real estate investment trusts, from August 2002 until their liquidation in April 2004. During the past six years Mr. Ashner has served as a director of NBTY, Inc. a public company that had a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the requirements of Section 15 of such Act.

Howard Goldberg –Mr. Goldberg previously served as a trustee of Winthrop Realty Trust from December 2003 through August 5, 2016. Mr. Goldberg has been a private investor in both real estate andstart-up companies and has provided consulting services tostart-up companies since 1999. From 1994 through 1998, Mr. Goldberg served as President, CEO, and board member of Player’s International, a publicly-traded company in the gaming business prior to its sale to Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. From 2003 through 2005, Mr. Goldberg served as a part-time consultant to Laser Lock Technologies, Inc., LLTI.OB, a publicly-traded development stage company, engaged in the development and marketing of technologies for the prevention of product and document counterfeiting and electronic article surveillance. From 1995 through 2000, Mr. Goldberg served on the board of directors and audit committee of Imall Inc., a publicly-traded company that providedon-line shopping prior to its sale toExcite-at-Home. Mr. Goldberg served as a member of the board of directors and the audit committees of the Shelbourne Entities from August 2002 until their liquidation in April 2004. Mr. Goldberg has a law degree from New York University and was previously the managing partner of a New Jersey law firm where he specialized in gaming regulatory law and real estate from 1970 through 1994.

Carolyn Tiffany - Ms. Tiffany previously served as President of Winthrop Realty Trust from January 1, 2010 through August 5, 2016 and served as Chief Operating Officer and Secretary from January 8, 2004 to January 31, 2007. From February 2007 through March 2008 Ms. Tiffany served as a principal and the Chief Operating Officer for High Street Equity Advisors, a private equity real estate firm. From April 2008 to December 31, 2008, Ms. Tiffany was a private investor. In addition, Ms. Tiffany served as the Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Newkirk and its predecessor entities from 1996 to December 31, 2006.

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Family Relationships

There are no family relationships between any of our Trustees.

Audit Committee

We do not have an audit committee or other committee that performs similar functions and, consequently, have not designated an audit committee financial expert. Due to the limited operations and level of activity, which primarily includes the sale of the remaining assets and the payment of outstanding obligations, our Trustees believe that the services of an audit committee financial expert are not warranted.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Ethics, which is applicable to all Trustees as well as FUR Advisors and its employees. The Code of Ethics can be obtained upon request from the Secretary.

ITEM 11– EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Winthrop did not provide any remuneration to its executive officers, and we do not have any executive officers. Winthrop did not, and we do not, have any direct employees. We retain FUR Advisors to provide substantially all of our asset management, accounting and investor services. We do not determine the compensation payable to the employees of FUR Advisors.

Equity Compensation

In 2013 Winthrop issued an aggregate of 600,000 restricted common shares, including 450,000 restricted common shares to its executive officers, pursuant to its 2007 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). These awards were granted to recognize the efforts of the named executive officers and the employees of our advisor. All restricted common shares issued under the Plan fully vested on May 5, 2016. Upon dissolution of Winthrop in August 2016, the Plan was terminated.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

There are no outstanding equity based awards as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

Compensation of Trustees

The following table sets forth a summary of the compensation received by ournon-officer Trustees during 2016:

   Fees Earned or   Stock   Option   All Other     

Name

  Paid in Cash ($)   Awards   Awards   Compensation   Total ($) 

Arthur Blasberg, Jr.

   136,370    —      —      —      136,370 

Howard Goldberg

   176,315    —      —      —      176,315 

Thomas McWilliams

   99,141    —      —      —      99,141 

Lee Seidler

   103,326    —      —      —      103,326 

Steven Zalkind

   99,141    —      —      —      99,141 

The formernon-officer Trustees of Winthrop, Messrs. Blasberg, Goldberg, McWilliams, Seidler and Zalkind, each received $50,000 annually for their services as Trustees, $500 for each Board or committee meeting they attended in person,

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and $250 for each Board or committee meeting they attended telephonically. In addition, each member of the Trust may be found underAudit Committee (other than the caption “Electionchairman) received $10,000 annually for serving on the Audit Committee and the chairman of Trustees” presented in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, expected to be held in May 2016, which we refer toAudit Committee received an additional $30,000 annually. For serving as the Proxy Statement. That information is incorporated herein by reference.

The informationLead Independent Trustee, Mr. Goldberg received $25,000 annually. In addition, each of the formernon-officer Trustees of Winthrop received an additional payment of $7,500 per year of service. Trustees who were also officers of Winthrop received no compensation for serving on the Board. However, all Trustees were reimbursed for travel expenses and otherout-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their service on the Proxy Statement underBoard and its committees. Mr. Goldberg receives $5,000 per month for his services as a Trustee of the captions “Executive Officers” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”, “Audit Committee Financial Expert” and “Code of Ethics” presented in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.Liquidating Trust.

ITEM 11 – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Compensation of Trustees” and “Executive Compensation” presented in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12 – SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth certain information as of February 28, 2017 (except as otherwise indicated) regarding the ownership of our Units by (i) each person who is known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding Units, (ii) each Trustee and Trustee nominee, (iii) each executive officer named herein, and (iv) all current executive officers and Trustees as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, each such Unitholder has sole voting and investment power with respect to the Units beneficially owned by such Unitholder. As of February 28, 2017, there were 36,425,084 Units outstanding.

Name and Address of

Beneficial Owner

 

Position with the Trust

 Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
  Percent of Class 

FUR Investors, LLC (1)

FUR Holdings LLC

WEM-FUR investors LLC

 —    2,671,369   7.3

Michael L. Ashner (1)

 

Trustee

  2,959,251(2)   8.1

Howard Goldberg (3)

 

Trustee

  75,079   * 

Carolyn Tiffany (3)

 

Trustee

  111,410(4)   * 

All Trustees as a group

 —    3,145,740   8.6

The Vanguard Group Inc. (5)

 —    3,107,315(5)   8.5

Vanguard Specialized Funds Vanguard REIT Index Fund (5)

 —    2,242,780(5)   6.2

Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC (and controlled entities) (6)

 —    3,002,172(6)   8.2

Bulldog Investors LLC

Phillip Goldstein

Andrew Dakos

Steven Samuels (7)

 —    2,455,528(7)   6.7

*less than 1%.
(1)The address for each of FUR Investors LLC, FUR Holdings LLC,WEM-FUR Investors LLC, and Mr. Ashner is Two Jericho Plaza, Wing A, Suite 111, Jericho, NY 11753.

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(2)Comprised of 2,671,369 Units owned by FUR Investors LLC, 287,882 Units held directly by Mr. Ashner and his spouse. Mr. Ashner is the managing member ofWEM-FUR Investors LLC, the managing member of FUR Holdings, LLC, the sole member of FUR Investors LLC. As such, Mr. Ashner may be deemed to beneficially own all Units owned by FUR Investors.
(3)The address for Mr. Goldberg and Ms. Tiffany is c/o Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust, 7 Bulfinch Place, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114.
(4)Ms. Tiffany is a member ofWEM-FUR Investors LLC, the managing member of FUR Holdings, LLC, the sole member of FUR Investors LLC. Accordingly, Ms. Tiffany has an indirect pecuniary interest in approximately 55,000 of the Units owned by FUR Investors LLC. However, Ms. Tiffany does not exercise investment control over the Units held by FUR Investors LLC. Accordingly, Ms. Tiffany is not deemed to beneficially own any of such Units under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(5)The address for The Vanguard Group Inc. (“Vanguard”) and Vanguard Specialized Funds-Vanguard REIT Index Fund (“Vanguard Fund”) is 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355. Information is derived from the13-G/A filing by Vanguard with the SEC on February 11, 2016 and a13-G/A filing by Vanguard Fund with the SEC on February 9, 2016.
(6)Beneficial owners consist of (i) Apollo Value Investment Master Fund, L.P. (“Value Master Fund”), (ii) Apollo Value Advisors, L.P. (“Value Advisors”), (iii) Apollo Value Capital Management, LLC (“Value Capital Management”), (iv) Apollo Value Management, L.P. (“Value Management”), (v) Apollo Value Management GP, LLC (“Value Management GP”), (vi) Apollo Credit Strategies Master Fund Ltd. (“Credit Strategies”), (vii) Apollo Credit Master Fund Ltd. (“Credit Master Fund”), (viii) Apollo ST Fund Management LLC (“ST Management”), (ix) Apollo ST Operating LP (“ST Operating”), (x) Apollo ST Capital LLC (“ST Capital”), (xi) ST Management Holdings LLC (“ST Management Holdings”), (xii) Apollo Capital Spectrum Fund, L.P. (“Capital Spectrum”), (xiii) Apollo Capital Spectrum Advisors, LLC (“Capital Spectrum Advisors”), (xiv) Apollo Capital Spectrum Management, LLC (“Capital Spectrum Management”), (xv) Apollo TR Opportunistic Ltd. (“TR Opportunistic”), (xvi) Apollo Total Return Master Fund LP (“TR Master Fund”), (xvii) Apollo Total Return Management LLC (“TR Management”), (xviii) ApolloA-N Credit Fund (Delaware), L.P.(“A-N Credit”), (xix) ApolloA-N Credit Management, LLC(“A-N Credit Management”), (xx) Apollo Capital Management, L.P. (“Capital Management”), (xxi) Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC (“Capital Management GP”), (xxii) Apollo Principal Holdings II, L.P. (“Principal II”), (xxiii) Apollo Principal Holdings II GP, LLC (“Principal II GP”), (xxiv) Apollo Management Holdings, L.P. (“Management Holdings”), and (xxv) Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC (“Management Holdings GP”). The principal office of Value Master Fund, Credit Strategies, Credit Master Fund, Capital Spectrum, TR Opportunistic and TR Master Fund is c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited, P.O. Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1 1104, Cayman Islands. The principal office of Value Advisors, Value Capital Management, Capital Spectrum Advisors,A-N Credit, Principal II and Principal II GP is One Manhattanville Road, Suite 201, Purchase, New York 10577. The principal office of each of Value Management, Value Management GP, ST Management, ST Operating, ST Capital, ST Management Holdings, Capital Spectrum Management, TR Management,A-N Credit Management, Capital Management, Capital Management GP, Management Holdings and Management Holdings GP is 9 W. 57th Street, 43rd Floor, New York, New York 10019. Information is derived from the13-G/A filing with the SEC on February 16, 2016.
(7)The address for Bulldog Investors LLC, Phillip Goldstein, Andrew Dakos and Steven Samuels (collectively, “Bulldog”) is Park 80 West, 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663. Information is derived from the13-G/A filing by Bulldog with the SEC on February 3, 2016.

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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our executive officers, Trustees and persons who beneficially own greater than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities to file certain reports which we refer to as “Section 16 Reports” with the SEC with respect to ownership and changes in ownership of our Common Shares and other equity securities. Based solely on our review of the Proxy Statement under the caption “Security Ownership ofSection 16 Reports furnished to us as well as written representations from certain reporting persons, our officers, Trustees Officers and Others” presented in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.greater than 10% beneficial owners, such persons have complied with all Section 16(a) requirements applicable to them.

ITEM 13 – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

FUR Advisors administers our business pursuant to the terms of an advisory agreement. FUR Advisors is controlled by and partially owned by our former executive officers. Pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement, FUR Advisors is responsible for providing asset management services to us and coordinating with our unitholder transfer agent and property managers. For providing these services, FUR Advisors is entitled to receive a base management fee and, in certain instances, an incentive fee and termination fee.

Under the Advisory Agreement, FUR Advisors is entitled to receive a base management fee and an incentive fee in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement. The information inbase management fee, which is paid on a quarterly basis, equals to 1.5% of (i) the Proxy Statement underissuance price of our outstanding equity securities plus (ii) 0.25% of any equity contribution by an unaffiliated third party to a venture managed by the caption “Certain TransactionsLiquidating Trust. Pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, no incentive fee was payable during the year ended December 31, 2016. The base asset management fee attributable to third party equity contributions amounted to $10,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Winthrop Management L.P., an affiliate of FUR Advisors and Relationships”our former executive officers, provides property management responsibilities for certain of our properties. Pursuant to the terms of the property management agreement, Winthrop Management L.P. receives a fee equal to 3% of the monthly revenues of such properties. In addition, Winthrop Management L.P. is also entitled to receive construction management fees with respect to capital improvements at the properties it manages for us.

The following table sets forth the fees and “Independencereimbursements paid by us for the year ended December 31, 2016 to FUR Advisors and Winthrop Management L.P.:

   2016 

Base Asset Management Fee (1)

  $4,575,000 

Property Management (2)

  $633,000 

Construction Management (2)

  $3,000 

(1)Payable to FUR Advisors
(2)Payable to Winthrop Management L.P.

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WRPSub-Management LLC, which we refer to as WRPSub-Management, an affiliate of Trustees” presented inFUR Advisors provides its personnel to (i) WRP Management LLC, a subsidiary of the Proxy StatementLiquidating Trust that is incorporated herein by reference.the collateral manager for Concord Real EstateCDO-1, Ltd. and the administrative manager of Concord Debt Holdings LLC and (ii) RE CDO Management LLC, a 50% owned subsidiary of the Liquidating Trust that was the collateral manager for Sorin Real Estate CDO IV, Ltd.. For providing its personnel, for the year ended December 31, 2016, WRP Management LLC and RE CDO Management LLC reimbursed WRPSub-Management $250,000 and $4,000, respectively.

ITEM 14 – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) was selected and appointed as Winthrop’s independent registered public accounting firm for the period ended August 5, 2016, the date of transfer of Winthrop’s remaining assets and liabilities to the Liquidating Trust. We did not engage independent auditors to perform an audit of the financial statements contained in this Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The informationfollowing table lists the fees for services rendered by PwC for 2016 and 2015:

Type of Fee

  2016   2015 

Audit fees

  $445,000   $1,405,000 

Audit related fees

   —      —   

Tax fees

   77,000    84,000 

All other fees

   —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $522,000   $1,489,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Audit fees for the period and year ended August 5, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, were for professional services rendered in connection with the Proxy Statement underintegrated audit of our consolidated financial statements, internal control over financial reporting and quarterly reviews of our consolidated financial statements.

Tax fees for the captions “Compensation of Trustees”period and “Principal Accountant Feesyear ended August 5, 2016 and Services” presented in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

December 31, 2015, respectively, were for services related to tax compliance, tax planning and strategies and state and local tax advice.

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PART IV

ITEM 15 – EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules.

(1) Financial Statements:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on page 43 of Item 8.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting on page 8951 of Item 9A.

Consolidated Statements of Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) - December 31, 20152016 and 20142015 on page 4432 of Item 8.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) – YearYears Ended December 31, 20152016 and the

Five Months Ended December 31, 20142015 on page 45 of Item 8.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Going Concern Basis)—For the Seven Months Ended

July 31, 2014 and the Year Ended December 31, 2013 on page 46 of Item 8.

Consolidated Statements of Equity (Going Concern Basis)—For the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2014 and the Year Ended December 31, 2013 on page 47 of Item 8.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Going Concern Basis)—For the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2014 and the Year Ended December 31, 2013 on pages 48 and 4934 of Item 8.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 5035 through 8850 of Item 8.

(2) Financial Statement Schedules:

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation.

Schedule IV – Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

All Schedules, other than III and IV, are omitted, as the information is not required or is otherwise furnished.

The Trust’s unconsolidated joint venture, 701 Seventh WRT Investors LLC, meets the definition of a significant subsidiary under S-X 210.1-02(w) and financial statements for this entity will be filed as an amendment to the Form 10-K.

(b) Exhibits.

The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index on page 9663 are filed as a part of this Report or incorporated by reference.

ITEM 16 – FORM10-K SUMMARY

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Trust has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  WINTHROP REALTY LIQUIDATING TRUST
Dated: March 2, 20168, 2017  By: 

/s/ Michael L. Ashner

   Michael L. Ashner
   Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 2, 2016By:/s/ John A. Garilli
John A. Garilli

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and

Principal Accounting Officer)

Trustee

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Name

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ Michael L. Ashner

  

Trustee

 

March 2, 2016

 8, 2017

/s/ Carolyn Tiffany

  

Trustee

 

March 2, 2016

 8, 2017

Arthur Blasberg, Jr.

/s/ Howard Goldberg

Thomas McWilliams

Lee Seidler

Steven Zalkind

By:/s/ Carolyn Tiffany  

Trustee

 

March 2, 2016

    Carolyn Tiffany,

    as attorney-in-fact

 8, 2017

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SCHEDULE III

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

At December 31, 20152016

(amounts in thousands)thousands, unaudited)

 

     Initial Cost to
Company
 Gross Amounts at Which Carried at Close of Period     
       Building and   Building and Accumulated Net Liquidation   Date            Initial Cost to Company Gross Amounts at Which Carried at Close of Period     
 Location   Encumbrance Land Improvements Land Improvements Depreciation (2) Adjustment (1) Total Acquired Life   Location    Encumbrance Land Building and
Improvements
 Land Building and
Improvements
 Accumulated
Depreciation (2)
 Net Liquidation
Adjustment (1)
 Total Date
Acquired
 Life 

Office

 Orlando FL   $35,668   $ —     $17,248   $ —     $17,290   $(4,196  $13,094   11/2004    
 
40
yrs
  
  
  Orlando   FL  $34,950  $—    $17,248  $—    $17,290  $(4,196  $13,094  11/2004  40 yrs 

Office

 Plantation FL   10,406    —     8,915   4,000   8,935   (2,169  10,766   11/2004    
 
40
yrs
  
  
  Plantation   FL  10,255   —    8,915  4,000  8,935  (2,169  10,766  11/2004  40 yrs 

Office

 Chicago IL   19,104    —     23,635    —     28,326   (6,280  22,046   10/2005    
 
40
yrs
  
  
  Lisle   IL   —    3,774  16,371  3,774  9,751  (806  12,719  2/2006  40 yrs 

Office

 Lisle IL   5,459   3,774   16,371   3,774   8,576   (806  11,544   2/2006    
 
40
yrs
  
  
  Lisle   IL  5,230  780  2,803  780  3,521  (690  3,611  2/2006  40 yrs 

Office

 Lisle IL   5,309   780   2,803   780   3,492   (690  3,582   2/2006    
 
40
yrs
  
  

Other

 Jacksonville FL    —     2,166   8,684   2,166   10,305   (715  11,756   11/2004    
 
40
yrs
  
  

Other

 Churchill PA   4,782    —     23,834    —     9,705   (4,301  5,404   11/2004    
 
40
yrs
  
  

Other

 Greensboro NC   13,600   1,961   16,482   1,952   16,643   (1,152  17,443   11/2012    
 
40
yrs
  
  
  Churchill   PA  4,601   —    23,834   —    11,705  (4,301  7,404  11/2004  40 yrs 

Other

 Stamford CT   33,448   5,707   73,460   5,707   73,557   (1,414  77,850   10/2013    
 
40
yrs
  
  
  Houston   TX  45,000  16,167  88,769  16,167  86,033  (1,861  100,339  10/2013  40 yrs 

Other

 Houston TX   44,319   16,167   88,769   16,167   89,844   (1,861  104,150   10/2013    
 
40
yrs
  
  
  Oklahoma City   OK  8,790  1,328  13,351  1,328  13,754   —     15,082  10/2013  40 yrs 
 Net Liquidation Adjustment (1)               76,227   76,227      Net Liquidation Adjustment (1)       23,637  23,637   
   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

        

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   
 Total  $172,095   $30,555   $280,201   $34,546   $266,673   $(23,584 $76,227   $353,862      Total   $108,826  $22,049  $171,291  $26,049  $150,989  $(14,023 $23,637  $186,652   
   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

        

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

The changes in total real estate for the period January 1, 20152016 thru December 31, 20152016 are as follows:

 

Balance as of January 1, 2015

    $557,325,000  

Balance as of January 1, 2016

  $353,862 

Capital expenditures

     3,632,000     3,301 

Consolidations

   15,082 

Liquidation adjustment, net

     (12,580,000   (56,498

Deconsolidation of property

     (113,949,000

Disposals

     (80,566,000   (129,095
    

 

   

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2015 (liquidation basis)

    $353,862,000  

Balance as of December 31, 2016 (liquidation basis)

  $186,652 
    

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Under the liquidation basis of accounting, our real estate holdingsholding are now carried at their estimated net realizable values.value. As a result, the net liquidation adjustment is the net adjustment that the Trust haswe have made to the carrying value of the propertiesproperty in order to reflect their liquidation values.    its fair value.
(2)Depreciation expense will not be recorded subsequent to July 31, 2014 as a result of the adoption of theour plan of liquidation.

The aggregate costtax basis of the above properties for federal income tax purposes was approximately $248,382.    $147,155 at December 31, 2016.

SCHEDULE III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

(amounts in thousands)thousands, unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of real estate assets and accumulated depreciation:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2015   2014   2013   2016   2015   2014 

Real Estate

            

Balance at beginning of period

  $587,952    $670,868    $421,989    $377,446   $587,952   $670,868 

Additions during the period:

            

Other acquisitions

   —       55,923     258,153     —      —      55,923 

Improvements, etc.

   3,632     10,273     6,165     3,301    3,632    10,273 

Consolidation of property

   15,082    —      —   

Liquidation adjustment

   (12,580   166,603     —       —      —      166,603 

Other additions

   —       —       41,967  

Deductions during this period:

            

Cost of real estate sold

   (82,793   (99,679   (27,974   (138,656   (82,793   (99,679

Other deductions

   —       —       —    

Asset impairments

   —       (9,287   (2,799   (3,908   —      (9,287

Deconsolidation of property

   (118,765   (140,491   —       —      (118,765   (140,491

Liquidation adjustment

   (52,590   (12,580   —   

Disposal of fully amortized assets

   —       (5,293   (1,082   —      —      (5,293

Transfer of discontinued operations

   —       (60,965   (25,551   —      —      (60,965
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Balance at end of period

  $377,446    $587,952    $670,868    $200,675   $377,446   $587,952 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

            

Balance at beginning of period

  $30,627    $56,448    $51,553    $23,584   $30,627   $56,448 

Additions charged to operating expenses

     10,595     13,671     —      —      10,595 

Disposal of properties

   (2,227   (5,268   (4,946   (9,561   (2,227   (5,268

Deconsolidation of property

   (4,816   (16,017   —       —      (4,816   (16,017

Transfer (to) from discontinued operations, net (1)

   —       (9,838   (2,748

Transfer to discontinued operations, net (1)

   —      —      (9,838

Disposal of fully amortized assets

   —       (5,293   (1,082   —      —      (5,293
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Balance at end of period

  $23,584    $30,627    $56,448    $14,023   $23,584   $30,627 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)In 2014, the Englewood, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois (River City); Louisville, Kentucky; and Amherst, New York properties were placed into discontinued operations. In 2013, the Deer Valley, Arizona; Meriden, Connecticut; Lisle, Illinois; Andover, Massachusetts; Denton, Texas and Seabrook, Texas properties were placed into discontinued operations.

Schedule IV

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

December 31, 20152016

(Amountsamounts in thousands)thousands, unaudited)

 

Type of Loan

  

Location

  

Interest Rate

  Contractual
Maturity Date
   

Periodic Payment

Terms

  Senior
Liens
   Face
Value
   Outstanding
Principal
   Carrying
Amount (1)
   Location   Interest Rate Contractual
Maturity Date
   Periodic
Payment
Terms
   Senior
Liens
   Face Value   Outstanding
Principal
   Carrying
Amount (1)
 

Whole Loan

  Chicago, IL  10.0%   09/10/17    Interest Only   —      $2,497    $2,497    $2,511  

B-Note Other

  Kauai, HI  6.618%   01/06/17    Amortizing   27,896     2,756     2,756     2,769  

Mezzanine

  Shirley, NY  12.0%   05/01/16    Interest Only   16,194     1,486     1,486     —    

Whole Loan

  Churchill, PA  LIBOR + 3.75%   08/01/16    Interest Only   —       333     333     —       Jacksonville, FL    LIBOR + 5%  07/01/19    Interest Only    —     $8,400   $8,400   $8,400 
            

 

   

 

   

 

            

 

   

 

   

 

 
            $7,072    $7,072    $5,280             $8,400   $8,400   $8,400 
            

 

   

 

   

 

            

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Carrying amount represents the estimated amount expected to be collected on disposition of the loan, plus contractual interest receivable at December 31, 2015.2016.

Reconciliation of Mortgage Loans on Real Estate:

The following table reconciles Mortgage Loans for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014 and 2013.2014.

 

  2015   2014   2013   2016   2015   2014 

Balance at January 1

  $24,005    $101,100    $211,250    $5,280   $24,005   $101,100 

Purchase and advances

   —       35,992     22,314     9,035    —      35,992 

Interest received, net

   (190   (283   (514   (28   (190   (283

Repayments / Sale Proceeds

   (18,535   (120,194   (75,407   (5,987   (18,535   (120,194

Loan accretion

   —       2,086     4,121     —      —      2,086 

Discount accretion received in cash

   —       (5,865   (37   —      —      (5,865

Liquidation adjustment

   —       6,071     —       —      —      6,071 

Change in liquidation value

   —       5,098     —       100    —      5,098 

Elimination of 1515 Market Street in consolidation

   —       —       (60,279

Provision for loss on loans receivable

   —       —       (348
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Balance at December 31

  $5,280    $24,005    $101,100    $8,400   $5,280   $24,005 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

  

Description

  

Page

Number

    3.1  Second Amended and Restated Declaration ofLiquidating Trust Agreement dated as of May 21, 2009 -August 5, 2016 among Winthrop Realty Trust (the “Trust”), Michael L. Ashner, Howard Goldberg and Carolyn Tiffany – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009.-
    3.2By-laws of Winthrop Realty Trust as amended and restated on November 3, 2009 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.110.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed November 6, 2009.July 28, 2016.  -
    3.3Amendment to By-laws - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 6, 2010.-—  
    4.1Form of certificate for Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.-
    4.2  Agreement of Limited Partnership of WRT Realty L.P., dated as of January 1, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed January 4, 2005.  -—  
    4.34.2  Amendment No. 1 to Agreement of Limited Partnership of WRT Realty, L.P., dated as of December 1, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Trust’s Form10-K filed March 15, 2012.  -—  
    4.44.3  Amendment No. 2 to Agreement of Limited Partnership of WRT Realty, L.P., dated as of November 28, 2011 - Incorporated by reference to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed November 28, 2011.  -—  
    4.54.4  Amendment No. 3 to Agreement of Limited Partnership of WRT Realty, L.P., dated as of March 23, 2012 – Incorporated by reference to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed March 23, 2012.  -
    4.6Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations of 9.25% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest - Incorporated by reference to the Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 23, 2012.-
    4.7Form of Specimen Certificate for the 9.25% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Trust’s Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 23, 2011.-—  
  10.1  Stock Purchase Agreement between the Trust and FUR Investors, LLC, dated as of November 26, 2003, including Annex A thereto, being the list of Conditions to the Offer - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed December 1, 2003.  -—  
  10.2  Third Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement dated February 1, 2013, between the Trust, WRT Realty L.P. and FUR Advisors LLC - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed February 4, 2013.  -—  
  10.3  Exclusivity Services Agreement between the Trust and Michael L. Ashner - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed December 1, 2003.  -

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  10.4  Amendment No. 1 to Exclusivity Agreement, dated November 7, 2005—2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed November 10, 2005.  -—  
  10.5  Amendment No. 2 to Exclusivity Agreement, dated February 1, 2013—2013 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed February 4, 2013.  -—  
  10.6  Covenant Agreement between the Trust and FUR Investors, LLC—LLC - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed December 1, 2003.  -—  
  10.7  Amendment No. 1 to Covenant Agreement, dated February 4, 2013—2013 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed February 4, 2013.  -—  
  10.8  Winthrop Realty Trust 2007 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan—Plan - Incorporated by reference to the Trust’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2007.  -—  
  10.9  Restricted Share Award Agreement, dated February 1, 2013, between Winthrop Realty Trust and Michael L. Ashner—Ashner - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed February 4, 2013.  -—  

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  10.10  Restricted Share Award Agreement, dated February 1, 2013, between Winthrop Realty Trust and Carolyn Tiffany—Tiffany - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form8-K filed February 4, 2013.  -—  
  21  List of Subsidiaries*
  23.1Consent of Independent Registered Accounting Firm – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP*
  23.2Consent of Independent Registered Accounting Firm – KPMG LLP (CDH CDO LLC financials)*
  23.3

Consent of Independent Registered Accounting Firm – Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

(Vintage Housing Holdings LLC Financials)

*
  24Power of Attorney  *
  31  Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  *
  32  Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
  99.1Consolidated Financial Statements of CDH CDO LLC*
  99.2Consolidated Financial Statements of Vintage Housing Holdings, LLC  *
101.INS  XBRL Report Instance Document  *
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document  *
101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document  *
101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document  *
101.PRE  XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document  *
101.DEF  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

  *

 

*filed herewith

 

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