UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A10-K
(AMENDMENT NO. 1)
(Mark One)
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172019
OR
o 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: 001-15409
PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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| Maryland | | 39-6594066 |
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| Organization) | | Identification No.) |
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| 2600 South Gessner, Suite 555, Houston, Texas | | 77063 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (832) 810-0100
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o 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 o 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 Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
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 Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer ox Smaller reporting company x
Emerging Growth Company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x
The aggregate market value of the voting common shares held by nonaffiliatesnon-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 201628, 2019 (the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was approximately $448,845$323,179 based on the closing price of $2.50$1.80 per common share on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board on that date.
As of March 15, 2018,27, 2020, the Registrant had issued 443,299 common shares of beneficial interest and had 405,169 shares outstanding after deducting 38,130 shares held in treasury.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: We incorporate by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K portions of our definitive proxy statement for our 20182020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which proxy statement waswill be filed on April 15, 2018 forno later than 120 days after the year ended December 31, 2017.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Restatementend of Consolidated Financial Statements
This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (this “Form 10-K/A”) amends and restates certain items noted below in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Pillarstone Capital REIT (the “Company”) for theour fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, as originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 29, 2018 (the “Original Filing”). This Form 10-K/A restates the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2017 to reflect the correction of an accounting error described below.
Background and Effect of Restatement
As previously disclosed, on December 8, 2016, the Company and Pillarstone Capital REIT Operating Partnership LP, a subsidiary and the operating partnership of the Company (the “Operating Partnership” or “Pillarstone OP”), entered into a Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) with Whitestone REIT Operating Partnership, L.P. (“Whitestone OP”), a subsidiary and the operating partnership of Whitestone REIT (“Whitestone”), both of which are related parties to the Company and the Operating Partnership. Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, Whitestone OP contributed to the Operating Partnership all of the equity interests in four of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Subsidiaries"): Whitestone CP Woodland Ph. 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; Whitestone Industrial-Office, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; Whitestone Offices, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; and Whitestone Uptown Tower, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The Subsidiaries own 14 real estate assets and, in exchange for this contribution, Whitestone OP received aggregate consideration of approximately $84.0 million, consisting of (i) approximately $18.1 million of Class A units representing limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”), issued at a price of $1.331 per OP Unit; and (ii) the assumption of approximately $65.9 million of liabilities by the Operating Partnership (collectively, the “Acquisition”). The Company is the general partner of the Operating Partnership and, immediately after the Acquisition, had an equity ownership interest in the Operating Partnership representing approximately 18.6% and valued at approximately $4.1 million.
In connection with the Contribution Agreement, on December 8, 2016, the Company, as the general partner of the Operating Partnership, entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (as amended and restated, the “Limited Partnership Agreement”). Pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement, subject to certain protective rights of the limited partners described below, the general partner has responsibility and discretion in the management and control of the Operating Partnership, including the ability to cause the Operating Partnership to enter into certain major transactions including a merger of the Operating Partnership or a sale of substantially all of the assets of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners have no power to remove the general partner without the general partner's consent. In addition, pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement, the general partner may not conduct any business other than in connection with the ownership, acquisition and disposition of the Operating Partnership’s interest and management of its business without the consent of a majority of the limited partners other than in connection with certain actions described therein. As such, the Company was deemed to exercise significant influence but not complete control over the Operating Partnership. As of the date of the Acquisition, the Company determined that it was not the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership under the variable interest entity (“VIE”) rules prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), and thus the Company’s investment in the Operating Partnership qualified for usage of the equity method of accounting.
In November 2017, the Company and Whitestone each received a comment letter from the Staff (the “Staff”) of the Division of Corporation Finance of the SEC relating to the Company’s and Whitestone’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. In the respective letters, the Staff requested that the Company and Whitestone provide them with an analysis to support the determination that the Operating Partnership is a VIE of which Whitestone is the primary beneficiary. In response to the Staff’s comment, Whitestone, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Company, provided the Staff with its analysis of Whitestone’s accounting and financial reporting obligations relating to its interest in the Operating Partnership. After communicating its analysis and conclusions to the Staff and responding to additional questions from the Staff relating to this matter, the Staff did not object to or otherwise take exception to the initial determinations at the time of the consummation of the Acquisition in December 2016 but provided a verbal reminder in that the determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE should be continually reassessed, and recommended that Whitestone consider pre-clearing future accounting treatment of the Operating Partnership with the Staff of the Office of the Chief Accountant (“OCA”).
In connection with the preparation and review of its financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, Whitestone concluded, in accordance with the Staff’s recommendation, and after consultation with its outside accounting advisors, that it would be prudent to seek pre-clearance from the OCA of Whitestone's proposed treatment of the Operating Partnership in its financial statements for such quarter. Accordingly, in April 2018, Whitestone submitted a letter to the OCA seeking their concurrence with its determinations that Whitestone maintained its status as the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership and, accordingly, should continue to consolidate the Operating Partnership in its financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 in accordance U.S. GAAP. After further correspondence, including telephonic meetings between Whitestone, its advisors and the OCA, the OCA informed Whitestone that it objected to Whitestone’s and the Company’s conclusions that Whitestone was the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership since the Acquisition in December 2016 and during the subsequent periods. Whitestone and the Company respectfully disagreed with the OCA’s determination and Whitestone, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Company, made a formal appeal to the Chief Accountant of the SEC in June 2018.
In July 2018, Whitestone and its advisory team of accounting and legal professionals met with the Chief Accountant, members of the OCA and Division of Corporate Finance. On July 30, 2018, the Chief Accountant of the SEC informed Whitestone that its formal appeal was denied and that the OCA objected to Whitestone’s and the Company’s presentation of their investments in the Operating Partnership under the VIE accounting guidance since the consummation of the Acquisition in December 2016. As a result, the Company’s management has determined that the Company should not have used the equity method of accounting to present its investment in the Operating Partnership in its audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 and unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, 2017; June 30, 2017; September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2018 (collectively, the “Prior Period Financial Statements”). After consideration of the OCA’s objection to Whitestone’s original accounting, the Company evaluated its original accounting of the equity method and the materiality of the error quantitatively and qualitatively and concluded that it was material to the Prior Period Financial Statements. The Company will revise its original accounting treatment accordingly in the amended filings. The Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership through the Company's power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the Operating Partnership’s economic performance and the Company's right to receive benefits based on its ownership percentage in the Operating Partnership. Accordingly, the Company will account for the Operating Partnership as a VIE and will fully consolidate it in the Company's financial statements prospectively and in the amended filings. Whitestone OP’s 81.4% interest in the Operating Partnership will be accounted for as a non-controlling interest and deducted from the Company’s share of net income and equity in the Operating Partnership.
Items Amended in This Filing
This Form 10-K/A amends and restates the following indicated parts of the Original Filing:
Part I, Item 2. Properties
Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Part II, Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Part IV, Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
2019.
PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT
FORM 10-K/A10-K
Year Ended December 31, 20172019
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Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this report to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” are to Pillarstone Capital REIT and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.10-K.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including discussion and analysis of our financial condition, anticipated capital expenditures required to complete projects, amounts of anticipated cash distributions to our shareholders in the future and other matters. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are the intent, belief or current expectations of our management based on its knowledge and understanding of our business and industry. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “predicts,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or the negative of such terms and variations of these words and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements that were true at the time made may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.10-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K include:
uncertainties related to the national economy, the real estate industry in general and in our specific markets;
legislative or regulatory changes;
adverse economic conditions in Texas;
adverse changes in governmental rules and fiscal policies;
increases in interest rates and operating costs;
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availability and terms of capital and financing, both to fund our operations and to refinance our indebtedness as it matures;
decreases in rental rates or increases in vacancy rates;
litigation risks;
lease-up risks, including leasing risks arising from exclusivity and consent provisions in leases with significant tenants;
the impact of public health crises and pandemics, such as the coronavirus outbreak;
cybersecurity attacks, loss of confidential information and other business disruptions;
our inability to renew tenants or obtain new tenants upon the expiration of existing leases; and
our inability to generate sufficient cash flows due to market conditions, competition, uninsured losses, changes in tax or other applicable laws.
In addition, an investment in the Company involves numerous risks that potential investors should consider carefully, including, without limitation:
our cash resources are limited;
we have a history of losses;
we have not raised funds through a public equity offering;
our trustees control a significant percentage of our voting shares;
shareholders could experience possible future dilution through the issuance of additional shares;
we are dependent on a small number of key senior professionals who are part-time employees; and
we currently do not plan to distribute dividends to the holders of our shares.
PART I
Item 1. Business.
Company Overview
Pillarstone Capital REIT (the “Company,” “Pillarstone,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”) engaged in investing in, owning and operating commercial properties. Future real estate investments may include (i) acquisition and development of retail, office, office warehouse, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and other commercial properties, (ii) acquisition of or merger with a real estate investment trust (“REIT”)REIT or a real estate operating company and (iii) joint venture investments. Excess funds can be invested in cash equivalents depending on market conditions.
The Company was formed on March 15, 1994 as a Maryland REIT. The Company operated as a traditional real estate investment trustREIT by buying, selling, owning and operating commercial and residential properties through December 31, 1999. In 2000, the Company purchased a software technology company, resulting in the Company no longer meeting qualifications to be a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). In 2002, the Company discontinued the operations of the technology segment.
From 2003 through 2006, we pursued a value-added business plan primarily focused on acquiring well located, under-performing multi-familymultifamily residential properties, including affordable housing communities, and repositioning them through renovation, leasing, improved management and branding. In 2006, the Company did not complete a public offering for a portfolio acquisition due to market conditions, and consequently, was not able to meet the listing requirements of the former American Stock Exchange (“Amex”). Accordingly, Pillarstone’s common shares were delisted from the Amex and commenced being quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTC Bulletin Board”) and on the pink sheets under the symbol “PRLE”.
From 2006 until December 2016, the Company continued its existence as a corporate shell filing its quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") so that it could be used for future real estate transactions. During this time, the Company was funded by the trustees who contributed $500,000 in exchange for 125,000 Class C Convertible Preferred Shares and $197,780 in exchange for convertible notes payable. In 2016, the shareholders of Pillarstone approved changing the Company's name from Paragon Real Estate Equity and Investment Trust to Pillarstone Capital REIT.
Substantially all of our business is conducted through Pillarstone Capital REIT Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership organized in 2016 (“Pillarstone OP”). We are the sole general partner of Pillarstone OP. As of December 31, 2017,2019, we owned 18.6% of the outstanding equity in Pillarstone OP and fully consolidate it on our financial statements.
On December 8, 2016, Pillarstone and Pillarstone OP entered into a Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) with Whitestone REIT Operating Partnership, L.P. (“Whitestone OP”), a subsidiary and the operating partnership of Whitestone REIT (“Whitestone”), both of which are related parties to Pillarstone and Pillarstone OP. Pursuant to the terms of the Contribution Agreement, Whitestone OP contributed to Pillarstone OP all of the equity interests in four of its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Whitestone CP Woodland Ph. 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“CP Woodland”); Whitestone Industrial-Office, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Industrial-Office”); Whitestone Offices, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Whitestone Offices”); and Whitestone Uptown Tower, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Uptown Tower”, and together with CP Woodland, Industrial-Office and Whitestone Offices, the “Entities”) that ownowned 14 real estate assets (the “Real Estate Assets” and, together with the Entities, the “Property”) for aggregate consideration of approximately $84 million, consisting of (1) approximately $18.1 million of Class A units representing limited partnership interests in Pillarstone OP (“OP Units”), issued at a price of $1.331 per OP Unit; and (2) the assumption of approximately $65.9 million of liabilities by Pillarstone OP, consisting of (a) approximately $15.5 million of Whitestone OP’s liability under that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2014, as amended, among the Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent (the “Agent”), the lenders party thereto, BMO Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and U.S. Bank, National Association, Whitestone OP, as borrower, and Whitestone and certain subsidiaries of Whitestone OP, as guarantors (as amended, the “Whitestone Credit Facility”); (b) an approximately $16.3 million promissory note (the “Whitestone Uptown Tower Promissory Note”) of Uptown Tower issued under that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2013, (as amended, the “Whitestone Uptown Tower Loan Agreement” and, together with the Whitestone Uptown Tower Promissory Note, the “Whitestone Uptown Tower Loan Documents”) between Uptown Tower, as borrower, and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings LLC, as lender, and (c) an approximately $34.1 million promissory note (the “Whitestone
Industrial-Office Promissory Note”) of Industrial-Office issued under that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of November 26, 2013 (the “Whitestone Industrial-Office Loan Agreement” and, together with the Whitestone Industrial-Office Promissory Note, the “Whitestone Industrial-Office Loan Documents”), between Industrial-Office, as borrower, and Jackson National Life Insurance Company, as lender (collectively, the “Acquisition”).
Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, Pillarstone agreed to file with the SEC on or prior to June 8, 2018, a shelf registration statement to register for sale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”), the issuance of the common shares of beneficial interest in Pillarstone (the “Common Shares”)the Company that may be issued upon redemption of the OP Units issued pursuant to each of the Contribution Agreement and the OP Unit Purchase Agreement (as defined below) and the offer and resale of such Common Sharescommon shares by the holders thereof. In addition, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, in the event of a Change of Control (as defined therein) of Whitestone, Pillarstone OP shall have the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase the OP Units issued thereunder from Whitestone OP at their initial issue price of $1.331 per OP Unit. Pillarstone and Whitestone agreed to extend the filing of the shelf registration statement to a date not later than June 8, 2019, or the date that the Company closes a public equity offering.
There was no issuance of our Common Shares during 2019.
In connection with the Acquisition, (1) with respect to each Real Estate Asset (other than the Real Property Asset owned by Uptown Tower), Whitestone TRS, Inc. (“Whitestone TRS”), a subsidiary of Whitestone, entered into a Management Agreement with the Entity that owns such Real Estate Asset and (2) with respect to Uptown Tower, Whitestone TRS entered into a Management Agreement with Pillarstone OP (collectively, the “Management Agreements”). Pursuant to the Management Agreements with respect to each Real Estate Asset (other than Uptown Tower), Whitestone TRS agreed to provide certain property management, leasing and day-to-day advisory and administrative services to such Real Estate Asset in exchange for (x) a monthly property management fee equal to 5.0% of the monthly revenues of such Real Estate Asset and (y) a monthly asset management fee equal to 0.125% of GAV (as defined in each Management Agreement as, generally, the purchase price of the respective Real Estate Asset based upon the purchase price allocations determined pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, excluding all indebtedness, liabilities or claims of any nature) of such Real Estate Asset. Pursuant to the Management Agreement with respect to Uptown Tower, Whitestone TRS agreed to provide certain property management, leasing and day-to-day advisory and administrative services to Pillarstone OP in exchange for (x) a monthly property management fee equal to 3.0% of the monthly revenues of Uptown Tower and (y) a monthly asset management fee equal to 0.125% of GAV of Uptown Tower.
As a result of the Acquisition, Whitestone OP owns approximately 81.4% and Pillarstone owns approximately 18.6% of the outstanding equity in Pillarstone OP, which is fully consolidated on Pillarstone's financial statements.
On December 27, 2018, we completed the sale of Dairy Ashford Business Park, Westbelt Plaza and Main Park (the "2018 Real Estate Assets Sold"), each located in Houston, Texas. Dairy Ashford Business Park sold for $2.1 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $0.8 million. Westbelt Plaza sold for $5.4 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $2.7 million. Main Park sold for $8.4 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $4.3 million. We have not included the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold in discontinued operations as they did not meet the definition of discontinued operations.
On October 8, 2019, we completed the sale of Corporate Park West, Corporate Park Woodland and Plaza Park (the "2019 Real Estate Assets Sold" and together with the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold, the "Real Estate Assets Sold"), each located in Houston, Texas. Corporate Park West sold for $20.3 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $6.9 million. Plaza Park sold for $7.3 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $4.0 million. Corporate Park Woodland sold for $12.2 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $6.1 million. We have not included the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold in discontinued operations as they did not meet the definition of discontinued operations.
Competition
We compete for the acquisition of properties with many entities, including, among others, publicly traded REITs, life insurance companies, pension funds, partnerships and individual investors. Many competitors have substantially greater financial resources than us. In addition, certain competitors may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. If competitors prevent us from buying properties that may be targeted for acquisition, our capital appreciation and valuation may be impacted.
Employees
As of March 1, 2018,30, 2020, the Company has one full-timefull time employee and two part-timepart time employees. The Company has also engaged one full time independent contractor.
Reports to Security Holders
We file or furnish with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports, proxy statements with respect to meetings of our shareholders, as well as Reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 regarding our officers, trustees or 10% beneficial owners. You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC as we do. The website address is http://www.sec.gov. Copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Management, Organization and Compensation Committee Charter, Nominating Committee Charter, and Code of Conduct and Ethics are available free of charge through our website (www.pillarstone-capital.com). In the event of any changes to these documents, revised copies will also be made available on our website. Materials on our website are not part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The contents of these websites are not incorporated into this filing.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
Item 2. Properties.
General Physical and Economic Attributes
Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, Pillarstone, through Pillarstone OP, acquired an investment portfolio consisting of 14 real estate assets (the "Real Estate Assets"). On December 27, 2018, Pillartsone sold the 2018 Real Estate Assets as described in Item 1.Sold and on October 8, 2019, Pillarstone sold the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold. The forementioned sales decreased Pillarstone's investment portfolio from 14 Real Estate Assets to eight Real Estate Assets. The following table sets forth certain information relating to each of our properties owned as of December 31, 2017.2019.
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Community Name | | Location | | Year Built/ Renovated | | GLA | | Percent Occupied at 12/31/2017 | | Annualized Base Rental Revenue (in thousands) (1) | | Average Base Rental Revenue Per Sq. Ft. (2) | | Average Net Effective Annual Base Rent Per Leased Sq. Ft.(3) | | Location | | Year Built/ Renovated | | GLA | | Percent Occupied at 12/31/2019 | | Annualized Base Rental Revenue (in thousands) (1) | | Average Base Rental Revenue Per Sq. Ft. (2) | | Average Net Effective Annual Base Rent Per Leased Sq. Ft.(3) |
| 9101 LBJ Freeway | | Dallas | | 1985 | | 125,874 |
| | 75 | % | | $ | 1,311 |
| | $ | 13.89 |
| | $ | 13.58 |
| | Dallas | | 1985 |
| | 125,874 |
| | 60 | % | | $ | 1,341 |
| | $ | 17.76 |
| | $ | 17.36 |
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| Corporate Park Northwest | | Houston | | 1981 | | 174,359 |
| | 79 | % | | 1,864 |
| | 13.53 |
| | 13.76 |
| | Houston | | 1981 |
| | 174,359 |
| | 81 | % | | 1,900 |
| | 13.45 |
| | 13.53 |
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| Corporate Park West | | Houston | | 1999 | | 175,665 |
| | 78 | % | | 1,540 |
| | 11.24 |
| | 11.53 |
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| Corporate Park Woodland | | Houston | | 2000 | | 99,937 |
| | 97 | % | | 1,003 |
| | 10.35 |
| | 10.93 |
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| Corporate Park Woodland II | | Houston | | 2000 | | 16,220 |
| | 88 | % | | 167 |
| | 11.70 |
| | 15.83 |
| | Houston | | 2000 |
| | 14,344 |
| | 100 | % | | 239 |
| | 16.66 |
| | 16.45 |
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| Dairy Ashford | | Houston | | 1981 | | 42,902 |
| | 37 | % | | 110 |
| | 6.93 |
| | 7.62 |
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| Holly Hall Industrial Park | | Houston | | 1980 | | 90,000 |
| | 91 | % | | 642 |
| | 7.84 |
| | 7.99 |
| | Houston | | 1980 |
| | 90,000 |
| | 82 | % | | 651 |
| | 8.82 |
| | 9.13 |
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| Holly Knight | | Houston | | 1984 | | 20,015 |
| | 100 | % | | 375 |
| | 18.74 |
| | 19.14 |
| | Houston | | 1984 |
| | 20,015 |
| | 95 | % | | 375 |
| | 19.72 |
| | 20.11 |
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| Interstate 10 Warehouse | | Houston | | 1980 | | 151,000 |
| | 86 | % | | 579 |
| | 4.46 |
| | 4.74 |
| | Houston | | 1980 |
| | 151,000 |
| | 55 | % | | 393 |
| | 4.73 |
| | 4.61 |
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| Main Park | | Houston | | 1982 | | 113,410 |
| | 79 | % | | 540 |
| | 6.03 |
| | 6.91 |
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| Plaza Park | | Houston | | 1982 | | 105,530 |
| | 64 | % | | 636 |
| | 9.42 |
| | 9.70 |
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| Uptown Tower | | Dallas | | 1982 | | 253,981 |
| | 81 | % | | 4,144 |
| | 20.14 |
| | 20.70 |
| | Dallas | | 1982 |
| | 253,981 |
| | 77 | % | | 4,233 |
| | 21.64 |
| | 21.83 |
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| Westbelt Plaza | | Houston | | 1978 | | 65,619 |
| | 67 | % | | 501 |
| | 11.40 |
| | 11.35 |
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| Westgate Service Center | | Houston | | 1984 | | 97,225 |
| | 99 | % | | 720 |
| | 7.48 |
| | 7.73 |
| | Houston | | 1984 |
| | 97,225 |
| | 94 | % | | 762 |
| | 8.34 |
| | 8.06 |
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| Total / Weighted Average | | 1,531,737 |
| | 81 | % | | $ | 14,132 |
| | $ | 11.39 |
| | $ | 11.76 |
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| | 75 | % | | $ | 9,894 |
| | $ | 14.23 |
| | $ | 14.25 |
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(1) | Calculated as the tenant's actual December 31, 20172019 base rent (defined as cash base rents including abatements) multiplied by 12. Excludes vacant space as of December 31, 2017.2019. Because annualized base rental revenue is not derived from historical results that were accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), historical results differ from the annualized amounts. Total abatements for leases in effect as of December 31, 20172019 equaled approximately $51,000$3,000 for the month ended December 31, 2017.2019. |
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(2) | Calculated as annualized base rent divided by gross leasable area ("GLA") leased as of December 31, 2017.2019. Excludes vacant space as of December 31, 2017.2019. |
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(3) | Represents (i) the contractual base rent for leases in place as of December 31, 2017,2019, adjusted to a straight-line basis to reflect changes in rental rates throughout the lease term and amortizeamortized free rent periods and abatements, but without regard to tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions, divided by (ii) square footage under commenced leases as of December 31, 2017.2019. |
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
We may from time to time become a party to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. These matters are generally covered by insurance. While the frequency and resolutions of any such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that occurrence and outcomes of these matters will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Information
Common Shares
Our Common Shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and on the pink sheets with the symbol "PRLE". The number of holders of record of our Common Shares was 10299 as of March 15, 2018,27, 2020, and we estimate we have approximately 304275 beneficial holders of Common Shares as of that date. As of March 15, 2018,27, 2020, we had 405,169 Common Shares of beneficial interest outstanding.
The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low sale prices per share of our Common Shares for the years ended December 31, 20172019 and 20162018 as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board. The quotations shown represent inter-dealer prices without adjustment for retail markups, markdowns or commissions, and may not reflect actual transactions.
| | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | High | | Low | |
| For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 | | | High | | Low |
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| First Quarter | | $ | 5.25 |
| | $ | 3.00 |
| | $ | 2.80 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
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| Second Quarter | | $ | 3.60 |
| | $ | 3.50 |
| | $ | 1.80 |
| | $ | 1.60 |
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| Third Quarter | | $ | 3.50 |
| | $ | 3.24 |
| | $ | 1.80 |
| | $ | 1.80 |
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| Fourth Quarter | | $ | 4.05 |
| | $ | 2.78 |
| | $ | 1.80 |
| | $ | 1.20 |
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| For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 | | High | | Low | |
| For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 | | | High | | Low |
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| First Quarter | | $ | 3.00 |
| | $ | 1.40 |
| | $ | 2.80 |
| | $ | 2.78 |
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| Second Quarter | | $ | 3.00 |
| | $ | 1.76 |
| | $ | 2.80 |
| | $ | 2.80 |
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| Third Quarter | | $ | 2.50 |
| | $ | 2.00 |
| | $ | 3.00 |
| | $ | 2.80 |
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| Fourth Quarter | | $ | 5.25 |
| | $ | 1.75 |
| | $ | 3.00 |
| | $ | 2.40 |
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On March 15, 2018,27, 2020, the closing price of our Common Shares reported on the OTC Bulletin Board was $4.05$1.20 per share.
Our Class A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares ("Class A Preferred Shares") are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board with the symbol "PRLEP". The number of holders of record of our Class A Preferred Shares is two. Class A Preferred shareholders have the right to convert their shares into Common Shares as follows: 95,226 Class A Preferred Shares are each convertible into 0.046 Common Shares and 161,410 Class A Preferred Shares are each convertible into 0.305 Common Shares.
Our Class C Convertible Preferred Shares were issued effective September 29, 2006 to the trustees of the Company who contributed cash and/or services for these shares. The Class C Convertible Preferred Shares are not quoted on an exchange or the OTC Bulletin Board.
Dividend Policy
We have not declared or paid dividends on our Common Shares since 1999, and we do not anticipate paying dividends on our Common Shares in the foreseeable future. Declaration or payment of dividends, if any, in the future, will be at the discretion of the board of trustees and will depend on our then current financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by the board of trustees.
Preferred Share Conversions
During 2017 and 2016, 0 and 1,600 preferred shares were converted into 0 and 73 Common Shares, repectively.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company did not purchase any of its equity securities in 2017.2019.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Overview
Pillarstone Capital REIT (the “Company,” “Pillarstone,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)The Company is a Maryland real estate investment trustREIT engaged in investing in, owning and operating commercial properties. Future real estate investments may include (i) acquisition and development of retail, office, office warehouse, industrial, multifamily, hotel and other commercial properties, (ii) acquisition of or merger with a REIT or real estate operating company, and (iii) joint venture investments. Substantially all of our business is conducted through our operating partnership Pillarstone OP. We are the sole general partner of Pillarstone OP. As of December 31, 2017,2019, we owned approximately 18.6% of the outstanding equity in Pillarstone OP and we fully consolidate it on our consolidated financial statements.
As of December 31, 2017,2019, the Company is a smaller reporting company current in its quarterly and annual financial statement filings with the SEC, that may make future real estate investments. There can be no assurance that we will be able to close additional transactions. Even if our management is successful in closing additional transactions, investors may not value the transactions or the Company in the same manner as we do, and investors may not value the transactions as they would value other transactions or alternatives. Failure to obtain additional sources of capital will materially and adversely affect the Company’s ability to continue operations, as well as its liquidity and financial results.
Brief History
Pillarstone was formed on March 15, 1994 as a Maryland REIT. The Company operated as a traditional real estate investment trustREIT by buying, selling, owning and operating commercial and residential properties through December 31, 1999. In 2000, the Company purchased a software technology company, resulting in the Company not meeting the qualifications to be a REIT under the Code. In 2002, the Company discontinued the operations of the technology segment, and from 2003 through 2006, pursued a value-added business plan primarily focused on acquiring well located, under-performing multi-familymultifamily residential properties, including affordable housing communities, and repositioning them through renovation, leasing, improved management and branding.
Recent Developments and Executive Overview
During most of From 2006 until December 2016, the Company existedcontinued its existence as a corporate shell current in its SEC filings.
On December 8, 2016, Pillarstone and Pillarstone OP entered into the Contribution Agreement with Whitestone OP, a subsidiary and the operating partnership of Whitestone, both of which are related parties to Pillarstone and Pillarstone OP, pursuant to which Whitestone OP contributed to Pillarstone OP all of the equity interests in four of its wholly-owned subsidiaries: CP Woodland; Industrial-Office; Whitestone Offices; and Uptown Tower that own the Real Estate Assets for aggregate consideration of approximately $84 million, consisting of (1) approximately $18.1 million of Class A units representing limited partnership interests in Pillarstone OP issued at a price of $1.331 per OP Unit; and (2) the assumption of approximately $65.9 million of liabilities by Pillarstone OP (collectively, the “Acquisition”).
On December 27, 2018, the Company sold a portfolio of three Real Estate Assets, resulting in 11 Real Estate Assets in the Company's real estate portfolio at December 31, 2018.
On October 8, 2019, Pillarstone OP, through an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Whitestone Industrial-Office, LLC, sold a portfolio of three Real Estate Assets in Houston, Texas to an unaffiliated third party for $39.7 million in cash. Pillarstone OP used the net proceeds, after customary closing deductions, to pay off mortgage debt on several of the remaining Real Estate Assets, and repaid the remaining $5.7 million loan from Whitestone. In addition to the $5.7 million loan repayment, Whitestone received a $5.4 million cash distribution from its stake in Pillarstone OP as a result of the sale. The sale of the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold resulted in eight Real Estate Assets remaining in the Company's real estate portfolio at December 31, 2019.
Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of our results of operations and net income for the years ended December 31, 20172019 and 20162018 and financial condition, including:
Explanation of changes in the results of operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 20172019 compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.2018.
Our critical accounting policies and estimates that require our subjective judgment and are important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations.
Our primary sources and uses of cash for the year ended December 31, 2017,2019 and 2018, and how we intend to generate cash for long-term capital needs.
Our current income tax status.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein.
Comparison of the years endedYear Ended December 31, 20172019 and 20162018
Leasing Activity
As ofFor the year ended December 31, 2017,2019, we owned 14 properties with 1,531,737 square feetexecuted 89 leases for a total lease value of GLA, which were approximately 81% occupied.$10.0 million compared to 143 leases for a total lease value of $17.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Results of Operations
The following table provides a general comparison of our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 (dollars in thousands):
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| | | 2019 | | 2018 |
| Number of properties | | 8 |
| | 11 |
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| Aggregate GLA (sq. ft.) | | 926,798 |
| | 1,307,930 |
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| Ending occupancy rate | | 75 | % | | 80 | % |
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| Total revenues | | $ | 14,253 |
| | $ | 17,180 |
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| Total operating expenses | | 10,208 |
| | 12,036 |
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| Total other income | | (14,534 | ) | | (4,891 | ) |
| Provision for income taxes | | 280 |
| | 229 |
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| Net income | | 18,299 |
| | 9,806 |
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| Less: Non-controlling interest in subsidiary | | 15,232 |
| | 8,490 |
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| Net income available to Common Shareholders | | $ | 3,067 |
| | $ | 1,316 |
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Revenues from Operations
We had rental incometotal revenues for the years ended December 31, 2019 and tenant reimbursements2018 of approximately $16,768,000$14,253,000 and $17,180,000, respectively, for a decrease of approximately $2,927,000, or 17%. The difference was comprised of decreases of approximately $2,082,000 in rental revenues, $55,000 in other revenues, $630,000 in expense reimbursements and approximately $160,000 in bad debt which is classified as a decrease in revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019. The overall decrease was primarily due to the sale of the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold as of December 27, 2018 and also impacted by the sale of the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold as of October 8, 2019.
Expenses from Operations
Our operating expenses were approximately $10,208,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to approximately $12,036,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, a decrease of approximately $1,828,000, or 15%, which was primarily due to the sale of the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold as of December 27, 2018 and also impacted by the sale of the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold as of October 8, 2019. The primary components of property expenses are detailed in the table below (in thousands):
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| | | 2019 | | 2018 | | Decrease | | % Decrease |
| Operating and maintenance, excluding bad debt | | $ | 3,480 |
| | $ | 3,674 |
| | $ | (194 | ) | | (5 | )% |
| Real estate taxes | | 2,257 |
| | 2,720 |
| | (463 | ) | | (17 | )% |
| General and administrative | | 753 |
| | 776 |
| | (23 | ) | | (3 | )% |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 2,901 |
| | 3,566 |
| | (665 | ) | | (19 | )% |
| Management fees | | 817 |
| | 1,008 |
| | (191 | ) | | (19 | )% |
| Bad debt | | — |
| | 292 |
| | (292 | ) | | (100 | )% |
| Total property expenses | | $ | 10,208 |
| | $ | 12,036 |
| | $ | (1,828 | ) | | (15 | )% |
Gain on Sale of Properties
On December 27, 2018, we completed the sale of Dairy Ashford Business Park, Westbelt Plaza and Main Park, each located in Houston, Texas. Dairy Ashford Business Park sold for $2.1 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $0.8 million. Westbelt Plaza sold for $5.4 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $2.7 million. Main Park sold for $8.4 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $4.3 million. We have not included the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold in discontinued operations as they did not meet the definition of discontinued operations.
On October 8, 2019, we completed the sale of Corporate Park West, Corporate Park Woodland and Plaza Park, each located in Houston, Texas. Corporate Park West sold for $20.3 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $6.9 million. Plaza Park sold for $7.3 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $4.0 million. Corporate Park Woodland sold for $12.2 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $6.1 million. We have not included the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold in discontinued operations as they did not meet the definition of discontinued operations.
Provision for Federal and State Income Taxes
Our provision for income taxes was approximately $280,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017 due2019 as compared to the Acquisition of the Real Estate Assets through Pillarstone OP on December 8, 2016.
Expenses from Operations
We had property expenses of approximately $7,701,000$229,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017 due to2018, an increase of approximately $51,000, or 22%. The increase was primarily comprised of increased state margin tax resulting from the Acquisitiongains on sale of properties during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Non-Controlling Interest
Our non-controlling interest represents 81.4% of the Real Estate Assets throughtotal outstanding units of Pillarstone OP on December 8, 2016. General and administrative expenses increased approximately $16,000which is owned by Whitestone OP. Net income from our non-controlling interest was $15.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 due2019 compared to an increase in legal and other professional fees related to the Acquisition by Pillarstone OP. Interest expense increased approximately $2,549,000 as a result of the assumption of $65.9$8.5 million in debt on the Real Estate Assets in December 2016. Depreciation and amortization was approximately $3,268,000 for the year ended December 31, 20172018. The majority of the increase in net income for the non-controlling interest was primarily due to the Acquisitionsale of the 2019 Real Estate Assets through Pillarstone OP onSold as of October 8, 2019 at a gain of $17.0 million compared to the sale of the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold as of December 8, 2016.27, 2018 at a gain of $7.8 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During most of 2016, the Company was a corporate shell current in its SEC filings. In December 2016, after the Acquisition, cash was provided by operations, equity transactions, and borrowings from affiliates and lending institutions as the primary sources of liquidity to the Company. During most of 2016, we were dependent on cash provided by loans in 2015 of $197,780 from five trustees on our board of trustees at that time in exchange for convertible notes payable. The funds were utilized for due diligence costs incurred in connection with the development and execution of the Contribution Agreement and other transaction documents executed in connection with the Acquisition as well as maintaining the Company's status as a smaller reporting company current in its quarterly and annual financial statement filings with the SEC. We have kept the public entity available for value-added real estate opportunities, including (i) acquisition and development of retail, office, office warehouse, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and other commercial properties, (ii) acquisition of or merger with a REIT or real estate operating company, and (iii) joint venture investments. Excess funds can be invested in cash equivalents depending on market conditions.
Cash Flows
As of December 31, 2017,2019, our unrestricted cash resources were $2,991,000.approximately $4,624,000. We are dependent on cash generated by Pillarstone OP through Pillarstone OP's ownership of the remaining eight Real Estate Assets acquired in the Acquisition to meet our liquidity needs.
During the year ended December 31, 2017,2019, the Company's cash balance increased by $1,748,000$2,614,000 from $1,243,000$2,010,000 at December 31, 20162018 to $2,991,000$4,624,000 at December 31, 2017.2019. This increase in cash was due to cash provided by operating activities of approximately $5,918,000$4,458,000 and investing activities of approximately $37,396,000 offset by cash used in investing and financing activities of $1,249,000 and $2,921,000, respectively.approximately $39,240,000.
Cash used for continuing operations included general and administrative costs, primarily for legal and professional costs associated with consummating the Contribution Agreement and other transaction documents executed in connection with the Acquisition, and for keeping Pillarstone current in its SEC filings so that it may be used for additional real estate transactions.
Future Obligations
As part of the Acquisition on December 8, 2016, the Operating PartnershipPillarstone OP assumed approximately $65.9 million of liabilities related to the 14 real estate assetsReal Estate Assets contributed by Whitestone OP. As the general partner of the Operating Partnership,Pillarstone OP, we are ultimately liable for the repayment of the loans. Included in the $65.9 million of liabilities was $15.5 million due to Whitestone OP by December 8, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, Pillarstone repaid $17.3 million in outstanding loans, which included $9.8 million to Whitestone OP and $7.5 million to other noteholders using cash from operations and proceeds from the sale of certain Real Estate Assets. On December 27, 2018, the Company sold three Real Estate Assets in Houston, Texas to an unaffiliated third party for $15.9 million, resulting in 11 Real Estate Assets in the Company's real estate portfolio at December 31, 2018.
As of December 31, 2019, Pillarstone OP, sold the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold in Houston, Texas to an unaffiliated third party for $39.7 million in cash, resulting in eight Real Estate Assets in the Company's real estate portfolio at December 31, 2019. Pillarstone OP used the net proceeds, after customary closing deductions, to repay mortgage debt secured by the the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold and other Real Estate Assets, and to repay the remaining $5.7 million of its $15.5 million loan from Whitestone OP. In addition to the $5.7 million loan repayment, Whitestone received a $5.4 million cash distribution from its 81.4% ownership of Pillarstone OP as a result of the sale. We expect our remaining debt balance to be repaid from raising capital, selling assets, and/or debt refinancing. As of December 31, 2019, the Company's debt obligation is approximately $15.7 million, including convertible notes payable. See Note 10 for more details on the Company's convertible notes payable.
Long Term Liquidity and Operating Strategies
Historically, we have financed our long term capital needs, including acquisitions, as follows:
borrowings from new loans;
additional equity issuances of our common and preferred shares; and
proceeds from the sales of our real estate, a technology segment, and marketable securities.
From 2006 until December 2016, the Company continued its existence as a corporate shell filing its quarterly and annualperiodic reports with the SEC so that itthe Company could be used for future real estate transactions or sold to another company. During this time, the Company was funded by the trustees who contributed $500,000 in exchange for 125,000 Class C Convertible Preferred Shares and $197,780 in exchange for convertible notes payable.
Subsequent to the Acquisition through which Pillarstone OP acquired the Real Estate Assets,Currently, Pillarstone intends to develop strategies for the properties in order to create value for the enterprise and our shareholders. As part of the Acquisition, Pillarstone OP and Whitestone OP have agreed that Pillarstone OP may require Whitestone OP to purchase up to an aggregate of $3.0 million of additional OP Units from Pillarstone OP at $1.331 per unit over a two year period ending December 8, 2018. To implement the strategy to create value with the remaining eight Real Estate Assets additional capital will need to be raised.
Current Tax Status
AtAs of December 31, 2017,2019 and December 31, 2018, we havehad net deferred tax liabilities and assets of $96,000 and $199,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, management determined that sufficient uncertainty existed regarding the realizability of the net deferred tax asset and provided a full valuation allowance of $199,000 against the net deferred tax assets of $199,000. A valuation allowance is considered to be a significant estimate that may change in the near term.
As of December 31, 2019, the Company had no net operating loss carry-forwards available to be carried to future periods.
The income tax expense included in the consolidated statements of $777,000. While these losses created a deferred tax asset, a valuation allowanceoperations for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was applied against the asset becausecomprised of the uncertainty as to whether we will be able to use these loss carry-forwards, which will expire in varying amounts through the year 2037.following components (in thousands):
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| | | 2019 | | 2018 |
| Federal | | $ | 39 |
| | $ | 141 |
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| Texas franchise tax | | 241 |
| | 88 |
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| | | $ | 280 |
| | $ | 229 |
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Interest Rates and Inflation
Interest rates fell during 2008 as the Federal Reserve Bank lowered the discount rate which remained low through 2017. Due to record low interest rates, capital markets were generally not accessible by small real estate companies like Pillarstone from 2009 through 2011, and debt financing was only available to larger creditworthy companies. Financial institutions tightened financial covenant tests, decreased loan-to-value ratios, and charged higher fees for loans, which has reduced the number of real estate transactions. While credit markets have been more active since 2013, Pillarstone did not participate in any transactions to raise capital.
The Company was not significantly affected by inflation during the periods presented in this report due primarily to the relativerelatively low nationwide inflation rates and the Company being a corporate shellhaving 100% of its debt with minimal expenses.fixed rates as of December 31, 2019.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Application of Critical Accounting Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requirerequires us to make certain estimates and assumptions. The following section is a summary of certain estimates that both require our most subjective judgment and are most important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. It is possible that the use of different estimates or assumptions in making these judgments could result in materially different amounts being reported in our consolidated financial statements.
Revenue recognition. All leases on our properties are classified as operating leases, and the related rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Differences between rental income earned and amounts due per the respective lease agreements are capitalized or charged, as applicable, to accrued rents and accounts receivable. Percentage rents are recognized as rental income when the thresholds upon which they are based have been met. Recoveries from tenants for taxes, insurance, and other operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the corresponding costs are incurred. We combine lease and nonlease components in lease contracts, which includes combining base rent and recoveries into a single line item, Rental, within the consolidated statements of operations. We recognize lease termination fees in the year that the lease is terminated and collection of the fee is reasonably assured. Additionally, we may have established an allowance for doubtful accounts againsttenants who pay real estate taxes directly to the portion oftaxing authority. We exclude these costs paid directly by the tenant accounts receivable which is estimated to be uncollectible.third parties on our behalf from revenue recognized and the associated property operating expense.
Acquired Properties and Acquired Lease Intangibles. We allocate the purchase price of the acquired properties to land, building and improvements, identifiable intangible assets and to the acquired liabilities based on their respective fair values at the time of purchase. Identifiable intangibles include amounts allocated to acquired out-of-market leases, the value of in-place leases and customer relationship value, if any. We determine fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends and specific market and economic conditions that may affect the property. Factors considered by management in our analysis of determining the as-if-vacant property value include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, tenant demand and other economic conditions. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, tenant improvements, legal and other related expenses. Intangibles related to out-of-market leases and in-place lease value are recorded as acquired lease intangibles and are amortized as an adjustment to rental revenue or amortization expense, as appropriate, over the remaining terms of the underlying leases. Premiums or discounts on acquired out-of-market debt are amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of such debt.
Depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 39 years for improvements and buildings, respectively.buildings. Tenant improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the life of the improvement or remaining term of the lease, whichever is shorter.
Impairment. We review our properties for impairment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets, including accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations. We determine whether an impairment in value has occurred by comparing the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), including the estimated residual value of the property, with the carrying cost of the property. If impairment is indicated, a loss will be recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the property exceeds its fair value. Management has determined that there has been no impairment in the carrying value of our real estate assets as of December 31, 2017.2019.
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Asset
Asset.We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method under
which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. AtThe Company had net deferred tax liabilities of $96,000 as of December 31, 2017, we had2019, and, as of December 31, 2018, management determined that sufficient uncertainty existed regarding the realizability of the net operating loss carry-forwards totaling $777,000.
While these losses together with timing differences created a deferred tax asset of $490,000,assets and provided a full valuation allowance of $490,000 was applied$199,000 against this asset becausethe net deferred tax assets of the uncertainty of whether we will be able to use these loss carry-forwards, which will expire in varying amounts through the year 2037.$199,000.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The required audited consolidated financial statements of the Company are included herein commencing on page F-1.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements Withwith Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
As previously disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 20, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Company’s Audit Committee, our board of trustees dismissed Boulay PLLP (“Boulay”) as the Company’ independent registered public accounting firm and engaged Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P. C. (“PKF”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, beginning with the period ended December 31, 2016.
During the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017 and through January 19, 2017 (the "Engagement Date") (1) there were no disagreements with Boulay on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope and procedure which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Boulay, would have caused Boulay to make reference to the matter in its reports on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015 and (2) there were no “reportable events” as that term is defined in Item 304 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act.None.
During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years, the subsequent interim periods thereto, and through the Engagement Date, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted PKF regarding either (1) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's consolidated financial statements; or (2) any matter regarding the Company that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
AsOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of December 31, 2017, weour principal executive and financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’sour disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, including ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on thissuch evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officerofficers have concluded as of the evaluation date that oursuch disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2017, because of the material weakness discussed below.2019.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f), as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP defined in the Exchange Act and includes those policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of our assets;
provide reasonable assurance that the transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and/or members of the board of directors;trustees; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
BecauseOur management's assessment of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of controls, material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes and conditions or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even internal controls determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and represented within the time periods required.
Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting at the time the Original Filingas of December 31, 2019 was filedbased on March 29, 2018. To make this assessment, we used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Based on such assessments, at the time the Original Filing was filed on March 29, 2018, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officerour evaluation under this framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017. Subsequent to this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
We failed to design controls over the application of ASC 810, Variable Interest Entities; specifically, the recording of the Company’s investment in the Operating Partnership. The material weakness was identified by us in connection with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Pillarstone’s independent registered public accounting firm has re-issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of Pillarstone’s internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
Management’s Plans for Remediation
As soon as management became aware of this material weakness in internal control over financial reporting we began taking immediate actions to remediate the material weakness.
The specific material weakness related to the misapplication of ASC 810 upon the formation of the Company. The Company adjusted its accounting of the Operating Partnership, changing the accounting from the equity method (ASC 323, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Venture) to consolidation under ASC 810. This change in accounting is a one-time adjustment that effected the first year of reporting after the December 8, 2016 Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) with Whitestone REIT Operating Partnership, L.P.
We intend to strengthen our controls around the application of ASC 810 and the adoption of any unique accounting applications by preparing formal written memos for every new standard that is applicable to the Company as opposed to the more material ones as it has historically done. We have taken steps to remediate the material weaknesses described above, including (1) reviewing the processes that identify unique accounting transactions, (2) implementing new control procedures that clearly document how unique transactions will be assessed under U.S. GAAP and use of external resources as necessary and (3) adjusted our communications with the Audit Committee that describe the results of such documentation.
We do not expect to incur material costs to remediate this control and expect to have this material weakness remediated no later than September 30, 2018.
Notwithstanding the existence of the internal control deficiencies, management believes that the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-K/A fairly present, in all material respects, the Company's financial condition as of December 31, 2017, and results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with U.S. GAAP.2019.
Changes in Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting
Except as noted inDuring the preceding paragraphs,quarter ended December 31, 2019, there have beenwere no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information.
None.
PART III
Item 10. Trustees, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
The information required by Item 10 of Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference to such information as set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, which proxy statement was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2018.for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
The information required by Item 11 of Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference to such information as set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, which proxy statement was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2018.for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters.
The information required by Item 12 of Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference to such information as set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, which proxy statement was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2018.for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
The information required by Item 13 of Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference to such information as set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, which proxy statement was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2018.
for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
The information required by Item 14 of Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference to such information as set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A, which proxy statement was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2018.for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
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| 101.INS* | | XBRL Instance Document |
| 101.SCH* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| 101.CAL* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
| 101.LAB* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
| 101.PRE* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
| 101.DEF* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
* The following financial information of the Registrant for the years ended December 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | | PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT |
| Date: | September 18, 2018March 30, 2020 | By: | | /s/ James C. Mastandrea |
| | | | | James C. Mastandrea, Chairman and CEO |
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| | | | | PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT |
| Date: | September 18, 2018March 30, 2020 | By: | | /s/ John J. Dee |
| | | | | John J. Dee, CFO |
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSON BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints John J. Dee, jointly and severally, his attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorney-in-fact, or his substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to by done by virtue hereof.
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT
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/s/ James C. Mastandrea James C. Mastandrea | Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President | September 18, 2018March 30, 2020 |
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/s/ John J. Dee John J. Dee | Trustee, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | September 18, 2018March 30, 2020 |
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/s/ Dennis H. Chookaszian Dennis H. Chookaszian | Trustee | September 18, 2018 |
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/s/ Kathy M. Jassem Kathy M. Jassem | Trustee | September 18, 2018March 30, 2020 |
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/s/ Paul T. Lambert Paul T. Lambert | Trustee | September 18, 2018March 30, 2020 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Pillarstone Capital REIT:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pillarstone Capital REIT and subsidiariessubsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2017,2019, and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to as the “Consolidated Financial Statements”).
In our opinion, the Consolidated Financial Statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2017,2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements
As discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the December 31, 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements have been restated to correct a misstatement.
Basis for Opinion
These Consolidated Financial Statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Consolidated Financial Statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2016.
/s/ Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C.
Houston, Texas
March 29, 2018, except for the effects of the restatement as discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial statements, as to which the date is September 18, 2018.30, 2020.
| | Pillarstone Capital REIT and Subsidiaries | CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | | (in thousands, except per share data) | |
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | | (in thousands, except share and per share data) |
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| | | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2019 | | 2018 |
| | | Restated | | | | | | |
ASSETS(1)(a) | | Real estate assets, at cost | | | | | | | | |
| Property | | $ | 83,144 |
| | $ | 80,564 |
| | $ | 55,861 |
| | $ | 77,944 |
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| Accumulated depreciation | | (2,934 | ) | | (150 | ) | | (5,522 | ) | | (5,281 | ) |
| Total real estate assets | | 80,210 |
| | 80,414 |
| | 50,339 |
| | 72,663 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | | 2,991 |
| | 1,243 |
| | 4,624 |
| | 2,010 |
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| Escrows and acquisition deposits | | 2,188 |
| | 2,274 |
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| Escrows and utility deposits | | | 566 |
| | 1,835 |
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| Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | 798 |
| | 213 |
| | 1,421 |
| | 1,360 |
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| Receivable due from related party | | 1,304 |
| | 2,818 |
| | 184 |
| | 58 |
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| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal costs, net | | 1,265 |
| | 1,150 |
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| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal cost, net | | | 685 |
| | 1,164 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets | | 160 |
| | 149 |
| | 62 |
| | 60 |
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| Total assets | | $ | 88,916 |
| | $ | 88,261 |
| | $ | 57,881 |
| | $ | 79,150 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)(2) | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (b) | | LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (b) |
| Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Notes payable | | $ | 64,313 |
| | $ | 65,474 |
| | $ | 15,434 |
| | $ | 47,064 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 3,586 |
| | 3,509 |
| | 2,344 |
| | 2,817 |
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| Payable due to related party | | 1,005 |
| | 265 |
| | 346 |
| | 372 |
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Convertible notes payable - related parties | | 198 |
| | 198 |
| | 198 |
| | 198 |
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| Accrued interest payable | | 42 |
| | 22 |
| | 148 |
| | 258 |
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| Stock redemption payable - related party | | | — |
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| Tenants' security deposits | | 1,191 |
| | 996 |
| | 881 |
| | 1,236 |
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| Total liabilities | | 70,335 |
| | 70,464 |
| | 19,351 |
| | 52,088 |
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| Commitments and contingencies | | — |
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| Shareholders' Equity (Deficit): | | | | | |
| Preferred A Shares - $0.01 par value, 1,518,000 authorized: 256,636 Class A cumulative convertible shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016, $10.00 per share liquidation preference | | 3 |
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| Preferred C Shares - $0.01 par value, 300,000 authorized: 244,444 Class C cumulative convertible shares issued and outstanding at December 2017 and 2016, $10.00 per share liquidation preference | | 2 |
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| Common Shares - $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 authorized: 443,299 shares issued and 405,169 outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016 | | 4 |
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| Commitments and contingencies: | | | — |
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| Shareholders' Equity: | | | | | |
| Preferred A Shares - $0.01 par value, 1,518,000 authorized: 256,636 Class A cumulative convertible shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $10.00 per share liquidation preference | | | 3 |
| | 3 |
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| Preferred C Shares - $0.01 par value, 300,000 authorized: 231,944 Class C cumulative convertible shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $10.00 per share liquidation preference | | | 2 |
| | 2 |
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| Common Shares - $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 authorized: 443,299 shares issued and 405,169 outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 | | | 4 |
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| Additional paid-in capital | | 28,147 |
| | 28,147 |
| | 28,203 |
| | 28,147 |
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| Accumulated deficit | | (27,635 | ) | | (27,850 | ) | | (23,252 | ) | | (26,319 | ) |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 38,130 shares | | (801 | ) | | (801 | ) | | (801 | ) | | (801 | ) |
| Total Pillarstone Capital REIT shareholders' deficit | | (280 | ) | | (495 | ) | |
| Total Pillarstone Capital REIT shareholders' equity | | | 4,159 |
| | 1,036 |
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| Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | 18,861 |
| | 18,292 |
| | 34,371 |
| | 26,026 |
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| Total equity | | 18,581 |
| | 17,797 |
| | 38,530 |
| | 27,062 |
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| Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 88,916 |
| | $ | 88,261 |
| | $ | 57,881 |
| | $ | 79,150 |
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - Continued |
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| | | December 31, |
| | | 2017 | | 2016 |
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(1) Assets of consolidated Variable Interest Entity included in the total assets above: |
| Real estate assets, at cost | | | | |
| Property | | $ | 83,141 |
| | $ | 80,564 |
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| Accumulated depreciation | | (2,934 | ) | | (150 | ) |
| Total real estate assets | | 80,207 |
| | 80,414 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | | 2,812 |
| | 1,236 |
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| Escrows and acquisition deposits | | 2,188 |
| | 2,274 |
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| Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | 798 |
| | 213 |
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| Receivable due from related party | | 1,304 |
| | 2,818 |
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| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal costs, net | | 1,265 |
| | 1,150 |
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| Prepaid expenses and other assets | | 150 |
| | 134 |
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| Total assets | | $ | 88,724 |
| | $ | 88,239 |
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(2) Liabilities of consolidated Variable Interest Entity included in the total liabilities above: |
| Notes payable | | $ | 64,313 |
| | $ | 65,474 |
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| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 3,494 |
| | 3,481 |
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| Payable due to related party | | 1,005 |
| | 265 |
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| Tenants' security deposits | | 1,191 |
| | 996 |
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| Total liabilities | | $ | 70,003 |
| | $ | 70,216 |
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - Continued |
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| | | December 31, |
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(1) Operating lease right of use assets (net) (related to adoption of Topic 842) | | $ | 7 |
| | N/A |
(2) Operating lease liabilities (related to adoption of Topic 842) | | $ | 7 |
| | N/A |
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| | | 2019 | | 2018 |
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(a) Assets of consolidated Variable Interest Entity included in the total assets above: |
| Real estate assets, at cost | | | | |
| Property | | $ | 55,857 |
| | $ | 77,941 |
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| Accumulated depreciation | | (5,519 | ) | | (5,281 | ) |
| Total real estate assets | | 50,338 |
| | 72,660 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | | 3,331 |
| | 1,872 |
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| Escrows and utility deposits | | 566 |
| | 1,835 |
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| Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | 1,360 |
| | 1,360 |
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| Receivable due from related party | | 184 |
| | 58 |
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| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal costs, net | | 685 |
| | 1,164 |
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| Prepaid expenses and other assets | | 35 |
| | 51 |
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| Total assets | | $ | 56,499 |
| | $ | 79,000 |
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(b) Liabilities of consolidated Variable Interest Entity included in the total liabilities above: |
| Notes payable | | $ | 15,434 |
| | $ | 47,064 |
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| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 2,164 |
| | 2,617 |
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| Payable due to related party | | 344 |
| | 373 |
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| Accrued interest payable | | 67 |
| | 197 |
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| Tenants' security deposits | | 881 |
| | 1,236 |
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| Total liabilities | | $ | 18,890 |
| | $ | 51,487 |
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| Pillarstone Capital REIT and Subsidiaries |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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| | | 2017 | | 2016 |
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| Property revenues | | | | |
| Rental revenues | | $ | 14,218 |
| | $ | 983 |
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| Other revenues | | 2,550 |
| | 157 |
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| Total property revenues | | 16,768 |
| | 1,140 |
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| Property expenses | | | | |
| Property operation and maintenance | | 5,029 |
| | 397 |
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| Real estate taxes | | 2,672 |
| | 174 |
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| Total property expenses | | 7,701 |
| | 571 |
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| General and administrative | | 508 |
| | 492 |
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| Depreciation and amortization | | 3,268 |
| | 163 |
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| Interest expense | | 2,725 |
| | 176 |
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| Total other expense | | 6,501 |
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| Income (loss) before loss on disposal of assets and income taxes | | 2,566 |
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| Loss on disposal of assets | | (31 | ) | | — |
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| Provision for income taxes | | (88 | ) | | — |
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| Net income (loss) | | 2,447 |
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| Less: noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | 2,232 |
| | 203 |
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| Net income (loss) attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | 215 |
| | (465 | ) |
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| Earnings (Loss) Per Share: | | | | |
| Basic income (loss) per Common Share: | | | | |
| Net income (loss) available to Common Shareholders | | $ | 0.53 |
| | $ | (1.15 | ) |
| Diluted income (loss) per Common Share: | | | | |
| Net income (loss) available to Common Shareholders | | $ | 0.07 |
| | $ | (1.15 | ) |
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| Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding: | | | | |
| Basic: | | 405,169 |
| | 405,169 |
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| Diluted: | | 2,903,219 |
| | 405,169 |
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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| | | 2019 | | 2018 |
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Rental (1) | | $ | 14,200 |
| | $ | 17,072 |
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| Transaction and other fees | | 53 |
| | 108 |
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| Total revenues | | 14,253 |
| | 17,180 |
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| Operating expenses | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 2,901 |
| | 3,566 |
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Operating and maintenance (2) | | 3,480 |
| | 3,966 |
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| Real estate taxes | | 2,257 |
| | 2,720 |
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| General and administrative | | 753 |
| | 776 |
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| Management fees | | 817 |
| | 1,008 |
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| Total operating expenses | | 10,208 |
| | 12,036 |
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| Other expense (income) | | | | |
| Interest expense | | 2,409 |
| | 2,832 |
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| Loss on disposal of assets | | 24 |
| | 55 |
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| Gain on sale of properties | | (16,967 | ) | | (7,778 | ) |
| Total other income | | (14,534 | ) | | (4,891 | ) |
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| Income before income taxes | | 18,579 |
| | 10,035 |
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| Provision for income taxes | | (280 | ) | | (229 | ) |
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| Net income | | 18,299 |
| | 9,806 |
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| Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | 15,232 |
| | 8,490 |
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| Net income attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | 3,067 |
| | $ | 1,316 |
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| Earnings Per Share: | | | | |
| Basic income per Common Share: | | | | |
| Net income available to Common Shareholders | | $ | 7.57 |
| | $ | 3.25 |
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| Diluted income per Common Share: | | | | |
| Net income available to Common Shareholders | | $ | 1.02 |
| | $ | 0.44 |
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| Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding: | | | | |
| Basic: | | 405,169 |
| | 405,169 |
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| Diluted: | | 3,025,556 |
| | 3,066,027 |
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued |
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| | | Year ended December 31, |
| | | 2019 | | 2018 |
(1) Rental | | | | |
| Rental revenues | | $ | 12,244 |
| | $ | 14,326 |
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| Recoveries | | 2,116 |
| | 2,746 |
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| Bad debt | | (160 | ) | | N/A |
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| Total rental | | $ | 14,200 |
| | $ | 17,072 |
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(2) Bad debt included in operating and maintenance expenses prior to adoption of Topic 842 | | N/A |
| | $ | 292 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pillarstone Capital REIT and Subsidiaries |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
(in thousands)
|
| |
| | | Class A Preferred Shares | | Class C Preferred Shares | | Common Shares | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Accumulated Deficit | | Cost of Shares Held in Treasury | | Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) | | Noncontrolling Interest | | Total Equity |
| Balance, December 31, 2017 | | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 4 |
| | $ | 28,147 |
| | $ | (27,635 | ) | | $ | (801 | ) | | $ | (280 | ) | | $ | 18,861 |
| | $ | 18,581 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distributions to operating partnership limited partner | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| �� | — |
| | — |
| | (1,325 | ) | | (1,325 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,316 |
| | — |
| | 1,316 |
| | 8,490 |
| | 9,806 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2018 | | 3 |
| | 2 |
| | 4 |
| | 28,147 |
| | (26,319 | ) | | (801 | ) | | 1,036 |
| | 26,026 |
| | 27,062 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Share-based compensation | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 56 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 56 |
| | — |
| | 56 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Contributions to operating partnership | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 40 |
| | 40 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distributions to operating partnership limited partner | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (6,927 | ) | | (6,927 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 3,067 |
| | — |
| | 3,067 |
| | 15,232 |
| | 18,299 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 4 |
| | $ | 28,203 |
| | $ | (23,252 | ) | | $ | (801 | ) | | $ | 4,159 |
| | $ | 34,371 |
| | $ | 38,530 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pillarstone Capital REIT and Subsidiaries |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
| (in thousands, except per share data) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Class A | | Class C | | | | Additional | | | | Cost of | | Total | | | | Total |
| | | Preferred | | Preferred | | Common | | Paid-in | | Accumulated | | Shares held | | Shareholders' | | Noncontrolling | | Equity |
| | | Shares | | Shares | | Shares | | Capital | | Deficit | | in Treasury | | Deficit | | Interest | | (Deficit) |
| Balance, December 31, 2015 | | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 4 |
| | $ | 28,147 |
| | $ | (27,385 | ) | | $ | (801 | ) | | $ | (30 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | (30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Contributions in Operating Partnership | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 4,121 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 4,121 |
| | 18,089 |
| | 22,210 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distributions in kind | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (4,121 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (4,121 | ) | | — |
| | (4,121 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net loss | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (465 | ) | | — |
| | (465 | ) | | 203 |
| | (262 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2016 | | 3 |
| | 2 |
| | 4 |
| | 28,147 |
| | (27,850 | ) | | (801 | ) | | (495 | ) | | 18,292 |
| | 17,797 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distributions to operating partnership limited partner (restated) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,663 | ) | | (1,663 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income (restated) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 215 |
| | — |
| | 215 |
| | 2,232 |
| | 2,447 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance, December 31, 2017 (restated) | | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 2 |
| | $ | 4 |
| | $ | 28,147 |
| | $ | (27,635 | ) | | $ | (801 | ) | | $ | (280 | ) | | $ | 18,861 |
| | $ | 18,581 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | |
| Pillarstone Capital REIT and Subsidiaries |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
| (in thousands) |
| | | | | |
| | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | 2019 | | 2018 |
| | | | | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
| Net income | | $ | 18,299 |
| | $ | 9,806 |
|
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 2,901 |
| | 3,566 |
|
| Amortization of deferred loan costs | | 160 |
| | 100 |
|
| Gain on sale or disposal of assets and properties | | (16,943 | ) | | (7,723 | ) |
| Bad debt | | 160 |
| | 292 |
|
| Share-based compensation | | 56 |
| | — |
|
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | |
| Escrows and utility deposits | | 1,269 |
| | 353 |
|
| Accrued rents and accounts receivable | | (221 | ) | | (854 | ) |
| Receivable due from related party | | (126 | ) | | 1,201 |
|
| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal cost, net | | 118 |
| | (346 | ) |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | | (108 | ) | | (119 | ) |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | (583 | ) | | (599 | ) |
| Payable due to related party | | (26 | ) | | (587 | ) |
| Stock redemption payable - related party | | (143 | ) | | 143 |
|
| Tenants' security deposits | | (355 | ) | | 45 |
|
| Net cash provided by operating activities | | 4,458 |
| | 5,278 |
|
| | | | | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | |
| Proceeds from sale of real estate | | 39,123 |
| | 14,881 |
|
| Additions to real estate | | (1,727 | ) | | (2,358 | ) |
| Net cash provided by investing activities | | 37,396 |
| | 12,523 |
|
| | | | | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | |
| Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | (6,927 | ) | | (1,325 | ) |
| Extinguishment of debt costs | | (523 | ) | | (108 | ) |
| Repayments of notes payable | | (31,790 | ) | | (17,349 | ) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | | (39,240 | ) | | (18,782 | ) |
| | | | | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | 2,614 |
| | (981 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 2,010 |
| | 2,991 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 4,624 |
| | $ | 2,010 |
|
| | | | | |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | |
| Cash paid for interest | | $ | 1,833 |
| | $ | 2,599 |
|
| Cash paid for taxes | | $ | 279 |
| | $ | 88 |
|
| Non cash investing activities: | | | | |
| Disposal of fully depreciated real estate | | $ | 49 |
| | $ | 56 |
|
| Additions to real estate contributed by related party | | $ | 40 |
| | $ | 45 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
|
| | | | | | | | |
| Pillarstone Capital REIT and Subsidiaries |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
| (in thousands) |
| | | | | |
| | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| | | Restated | | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | | $ | 2,447 |
| | $ | (262 | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 3,268 |
| | 163 |
|
| Deferred loan costs | | 97 |
| | — |
|
| Loss on disposal of assets | | 31 |
| | — |
|
| Bad debt expense | | 412 |
| | 127 |
|
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | |
| Escrows and acquisition deposits | | 86 |
| | — |
|
| Accrued rent and accounts receivable | | (997 | ) | | (340 | ) |
| Receivable from related party | | 120 |
| | (1,542 | ) |
| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal costs | | (567 | ) | | (7 | ) |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | | (11 | ) | | (8 | ) |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 97 |
| | 1,200 |
|
| Accounts payable due to related party | | 740 |
| | 265 |
|
| Tenants' security deposits | | 195 |
| | 61 |
|
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | 5,918 |
| | (343 | ) |
| | | | | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | |
| Additions to real estate | | (1,249 | ) | | — |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities | | (1,249 | ) | | — |
|
| | | | | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | |
| Proceeds from issuance of OP units, net of offering costs | | — |
| | 1,412 |
|
| Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest in Consolidated Partnership | | (1,663 | ) | | — |
|
| Repayments of notes payable | | (1,258 | ) | | — |
|
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | (2,921 | ) | | 1,412 |
|
| | | | | |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | 1,748 |
| | 1,069 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 1,243 |
| | 174 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 2,991 |
| | $ | 1,243 |
|
| | | | | |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | |
| Cash paid for interest | | $ | 2,611 |
| | $ | — |
|
| Non cash investing and financing activities: | | | | |
| Disposal of fully depreciated real estate | | $ | 20 |
| | $ | — |
|
| Investment in Pillarstone Capital REIT Operating Partnership LP | | $ | — |
| | $ | 4,121 |
|
| Distribution in kind from Pillarstone Capital REIT Operating Partnership LP | | $ | — |
| | $ | (4,121 | ) |
| Debt assumed with acquisitions of real estate | | $ | — |
| | $ | 65,937 |
|
| Value of OP units exchanged for real estate | | $ | — |
| | $ | 16,667 |
|
| Fair value of assets acquired | | $ | — |
| | $ | (82,614 | ) |
| Additions to real estate contributed by related party | | $ | 1,394 |
| | $ | — |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 20172019
Pillarstone Capital REIT (the “Company,” “Pillarstone,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Maryland real estate investment trust ("REIT") engaged in investing in, owning and operating commercial properties. In 2016, the shareholders of Pillarstone approved changing the Company's name from Paragon Real Estate Equity and Investment Trust to Pillarstone Capital REIT. Future real estate investments may include (i) acquisition and development of retail, office, office warehouse, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and other commercial properties, (ii) acquisition of or merger with a real estate investment trust (“REIT”)REIT or real estate operating company and (iii) joint venture investments. We serve as the general partner of Pillarstone Capital REIT Operating Partnership LP (the “Operating Partnership” or “Pillarstone OP”), which was formed on September 23, 2016 as a Delaware limited partnership. We currently conduct substantially all operations and activities through Pillarstone OP. As the general partner of PillatstonePillarstone OP, we have the exclusive power to manage and conduct the business of Pillarstone OP, subject to certain customary exceptions.
2. RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In November 2017, the Company and Whitestone each received a comment letter from the Staff (the “Staff”) of the Division of Corporation Finance of the SEC relating to the Company’s and Whitestone’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. In the respective letters, the Staff requested that the Company and Whitestone provide them with an analysis to support the determination that the Operating Partnership is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) of which Whitestone is the primary beneficiary. In response to the Staff’s comment, Whitestone, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Company, provided the Staff with its analysis of Whitestone’s accounting and financial reporting obligations relating to its interest in the Operating Partnership. After communicating its analysis and conclusions to the Staff and responding to additional questions from the Staff relating to this matter, the Staff did not object to or otherwise take exception to the initial determinations at the time of the consummation of the acquisition in December 2016 but provided a verbal reminder in that the determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE should be continually reassessed, and recommended that Whitestone consider pre-clearing future accounting treatment of the Operating Partnership with the Staff of the Office of the Chief Accountant (“OCA”).
In connection with the preparation and review of its financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, Whitestone concluded, in accordance with the Staff’s recommendation, and after consultation with its outside accounting advisors, that it would be prudent to seek pre-clearance from the OCA of Whitestone's proposed treatment of the Operating Partnership in its financial statements for such quarter. Accordingly, in April 2018, Whitestone submitted a letter to the OCA seeking their concurrence with its determinations that Whitestone maintained its status as the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership and, accordingly, should continue to consolidate the Operating Partnership in its financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). After further correspondence, including telephonic meetings between Whitestone, its advisors and the OCA, the OCA informed Whitestone that it objected to Whitestone’s and the Company’s conclusions that Whitestone was the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership since the Acquisition in December 2016 and during the subsequent periods. Whitestone and the Company respectfully disagreed with the OCA’s determination and Whitestone, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Company, made a formal appeal to the Chief Accountant of the SEC in June 2018.
In July 2018, Whitestone and its advisory team of accounting and legal professionals met with the Chief Accountant, members of the OCA and Division of Corporate Finance. On July 30, 2018, the Chief Accountant of the SEC informed Whitestone that its formal appeal was denied and that the OCA objected to Whitestone’s and the Company’s presentation of their investments in the Operating Partnership under the VIE accounting guidance since the consummation of the acquisition in December 2016. As a result, the Company’s management has determined that the Company should not have used the equity method of accounting to present its investment in the Operating Partnership in each of the Forms 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 and the Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2017; June 30, 2017; September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2018 (the “Prior Period Financial Statements”). After consideration of the OCA’s objection to Whitestone’s original accounting, the Company evaluated its original accounting of the equity method and the materiality of the error quantitatively and qualitatively and concluded that it was material to the Prior Period Financial Statements. The Company will revise its original accounting treatment accordingly in the amended filings. The Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership through the Company's power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the Operating Partnership’s economic performance and the Company's right to receive benefits based on its ownership percentage in the Operating Partnership. Accordingly, the Company will account for the Operating Partnership as a VIE and fully consolidate it in the Company's financial statements prospectively and in the amended filings. Whitestone OP’s 81.4% interest in the Operating Partnership will be accounted for as a non-controlling interest and deducted from the Company’s share of net income and equity in the Operating Partnership.
The following table presents the effects of the restatement on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 (in thousands):
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | December 31, 2017 |
| | | As Reported | | Effect of Restatement | | As Restated |
| Real estate assets, at cost | | | | | | |
| Property | | $ | 3 |
| | $ | 83,141 |
| | $ | 83,144 |
|
| Accumulated depreciation | | — |
| | (2,934 | ) | | (2,934 | ) |
| Total real estate assets | | 3 |
| | 80,207 |
| | 80,210 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents | | 179 |
| | 2,812 |
| | 2,991 |
|
| Escrows and acquisition deposits | | — |
| | 2,188 |
| | 2,188 |
|
| Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | — |
| | 798 |
| | 798 |
|
| Receivable due from related party | | — |
| | 1,304 |
| | 1,304 |
|
| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal costs, net | | — |
| | 1,265 |
| | 1,265 |
|
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | | 10 |
| | 150 |
| | 160 |
|
| Total assets | | $ | 192 |
| | $ | 88,724 |
| | $ | 88,916 |
|
| | | | | | | |
PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | December 31, 2017 |
| | | As Reported | | Effect of Restatement | | As Restated |
| Notes payable | | $ | — |
| | $ | 64,313 |
| | $ | 64,313 |
|
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 92 |
| | 3,494 |
| | 3,586 |
|
| Accounts payable - related party | | 316 |
| | 689 |
| | 1,005 |
|
| Convertible notes payable - related parties | | 198 |
| | — |
| | 198 |
|
| Accrued interest payable | | 42 |
| | — |
| | 42 |
|
| Tenants' security deposits | | — |
| | 1,191 |
| | 1,191 |
|
| Negative equity investment in Pillarstone Capital REIT LP | | 88 |
| | (88 | ) | | — |
|
| Total liabilities | | 736 |
| | 69,599 |
| | 70,335 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Commitments and contingencies | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Shareholders' Equity (Deficit): | | | | | | |
| Preferred A Shares - $0.01 par value, 1,518,000 authorized: 256,636 Class A cumulative convertible shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016, $10.00 per share liquidation preference | | 3 |
| | — |
| | 3 |
|
| Preferred C Shares - $0.01 par value, 300,000 authorized: 244,444 Class C cumulative convertible shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016, $10.00 per share liquidation preference | | 2 |
| | — |
| | 2 |
|
| Common Shares - $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 authorized: 443,299 shares issued and 405,169 outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016 | | 4 |
| | — |
| | 4 |
|
| Additional paid-in capital | | 28,147 |
| | — |
| | 28,147 |
|
| Accumulated deficit | | (27,899 | ) | | 264 |
| | (27,635 | ) |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 38,130 shares | | (801 | ) | | — |
| | (801 | ) |
| Total Pillarstone Capital REIT shareholders' deficit | | (544 | ) | | 264 |
| | (280 | ) |
| Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | — |
| | 18,861 |
| | 18,861 |
|
| Total equity (deficit) | | (544 | ) | | 19,125 |
| | 18,581 |
|
| Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 192 |
| | $ | 88,724 |
| | $ | 88,916 |
|
PILLARSTONE CAPITAL REIT
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017
The following table presents the effects of the restatement on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 (in thousands, except per share data):
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year Ended December 31, 2017 |
| | | As Reported | | Effect of Restatement | | As Restated |
| Property revenues | | | | | | |
| Rental revenues | | $ | — |
| | $ | 14,218 |
| | $ | 14,218 |
|
| Other revenues | | — |
| | 2,550 |
| | 2,550 |
|
| Total property revenues | | — |
| | 16,768 |
| | 16,768 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Property expenses | | | | | | |
| Property operation and maintenance | | — |
| | 5,029 |
| | 5,029 |
|
| Real estate taxes | | — |
| | 2,672 |
| | 2,672 |
|
| Total property expenses | | — |
| | 7,701 |
| | 7,701 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Other expenses | | | | | | |
| General and administrative | | 273 |
| | 235 |
| | 508 |
|
| Depreciation and amortization | | — |
| | 3,268 |
| | 3,268 |
|
| Interest expense | | 19 |
| | 2,706 |
| | 2,725 |
|
| Total other expense | | 292 |
| | 6,209 |
| | 6,501 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Income (loss) before loss on disposal of assets and income taxes | | (292 | ) | | 2,858 |
| | 2,566 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Loss on disposal of assets | | — |
| | (31 | ) | | (31 | ) |
| Equity in income of Pillarstone Capital REIT Operating Partnership LP | | 275 |
| | (275 | ) | | — |
|
| Provision for income taxes | | — |
| | (88 | ) | | (88 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | | (17 | ) | | 2,464 |
| | 2,447 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Less: non-controlling interest in subsidiary | | — |
| | 2,232 |
| | 2,232 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | (17 | ) | | $ | 232 |
| | $ | 215 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Common Shareholders per Common Share: | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.57 |
| | $ | 0.53 |
|
| | | | | | | |
| Diluted | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.11 |
| | $ | 0.07 |
|
3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of consolidation. We have prepared the consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP.GAAP"). In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position as of December 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, and of our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 20172019 and 20162018 have been included. We also consolidate a VIEvariable interest entity ("VIE") when we are determined to be the primary beneficiary. Determination of the primary beneficiary is based on whether an entity has (1) the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and (2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our determination of the primary beneficiary considers all relationships between us and the VIE, including management and other contractual agreements. Consequently, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pillarstone OP and a wholly-owned subsidiary that discontinued operations in 2002. See Note 54 for additional disclosure on our VIE.
Noncontrolling interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements represents the share of equity and earnings of Pillarstone OP allocable to holders of partnership interests other than us. Net income or loss is allocated to noncontrolling interest based on the weighted-average percentage ownership of Pillarstone OP during the year. Issuance of additional units of limited partnership interest in Pillarstone OP changes the percentage of ownership interests of both the noncontrolling interest and Pillarstone.
Going concern.The financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continued operations as a public company and paying liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company, through Pillarstone OP, acquired 14 real estate assets in December 2016 of which eight remain, and itsthe Company's distributions of cash from Pillarstone OP are expected to be sufficient for the Company to continue as a going concern.
Reclassifications. We have reclassified certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in order to be consistent with the current fiscal year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, total assets, total liabilities or equity.
4.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2019
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting. OurPillarstone's financial records are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting whereby revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recorded when incurred.
Use of estimates. In order to conform with U.S. GAAP, management, in preparation of our consolidated financial statements, is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of December 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the years ended December 31, 20172019 and 2016.2018. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates that we use include the estimated fair value of properties acquired, the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets and costs, and deferred taxes and the related valuation allowance for deferred taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Change in accounting estimate. The calculation of the Company's tax provision is performed using management's best judgment with the assistance of tax advisers and is re-evaluated as changes in facts and circumstances occur that may impact the application of tax laws. The Company seeks to reduce its overall tax burden and to minimize or delay cash outflows for taxes by implementing tax efficient business structures, entering into tax advantaged transactions, and these significant estimates, as well as other estimates and assumptions, mayseeking tax optimal transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2019, a change in facts and circumstances occurred involving the near term.timing and amount of gains on sales of properties in relation to the timing of the Company's potential election of REIT status. This new information resulted in the change in tax strategy that is described in more detail below under Income taxes. Based on the change in tax strategy, we reversed an estimated $141,000 federal income tax liability recorded as of December 31, 2018. The impact of the change in tax strategy and the reversal of the tax liability resulted in a decrease in tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 of $426,000, which increased our reported net income by $426,000 or $0.14 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Cash and cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 20172019 and 20162018 consisted of demand deposits at commercial banks and brokerage accounts. We maintain our cash in bank accounts that are federally insured.
Acquired Properties and Acquired Lease Intangibles. We allocate the purchase price of the acquired properties to land, building and improvements, identifiable intangible assets and to the acquired liabilities based on their respective fair values at the time of purchase. Identifiable intangibles include amounts allocated to acquired out-of-market leases, the value of in-place leases and customer relationship value, if any. We determine fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends and specific market and economic conditions that may affect the property. Factors considered by management in our analysis of determining the as-if-vacant property value include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, tenant demand and other economic conditions. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, tenant improvements, legal and other related expenses. Intangibles related to out-of-market leases and in-place lease value are recorded as acquired lease intangibles and are amortized as an adjustment to rental revenue or amortization expense, as appropriate, over the remaining terms of the underlying leases. Premiums or discounts on acquired out-of-market debt are amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of such debt.
Depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 39 years for improvements and buildings, respectively.buildings. Tenant improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the life of the improvement or remaining term of the lease, whichever is shorter.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 20172019
Impairment. We review our properties for impairment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets, including accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations. We determine whether an impairment in value has occurred by comparing the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), including the estimated residual value of the property, with the carrying cost of the property. If impairment is indicated, a loss will be recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the property exceeds its fair value. Management has determined that there has been no impairment in the carrying value of our real estate assets as of December 31, 2017.2019.
Accrued Rents and Accounts Receivable. Included in accrued rent and accounts receivable are base rents, tenant reimbursements and receivables attributable to recording rents on a straight-line basis. AnWe review the collectability of charges under our tenant operating leases on a regular basis, taking into consideration changes in factors such as the tenant's payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area where the property is located. With the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") No. 842, "Leases" ("Topic 842") effective January 1, 2019, we recognize an adjustment to rental revenue if we deem it probable that the receivable will not be collected. Prior to the adoption of Topic 842, we recognized an allowance for the uncollectible portion of accrued rentsdoubtful accounts and accounts receivable is determined based upon customer credit-worthiness (including expected recovery of our claim with respect to any tenants in bankruptcy), historical bad debt levels, and current economic trends.expense of the specific rents receivable. Our review of collectability under our operating leases includes any accrued rental revenues related to the straight-line method of reporting rental revenue. As of December 31, 20172019 and 2016,December 31, 2018, we had an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $539,000approximately $161,000 and $125,000, respectively, and$53,000, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded an adjustment to rental revenue in the amount of approximately $160,000. For the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded bad debt expense in the amount of $412,000 and $127,000, respectively.approximately $292,000.
Unamortized Lease Commissions and Deferred LegalLoan Costs. Leasing commissions and deferred legal costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related lease agreements. Loan costs are amortized on the straight-line method over the terms of the loans, which approximates the interest method. Costs allocated to in-place leases whose terms differ from market terms related to acquired properties are amortized over the remaining life of the respective leases.
Prepaids and Other assets. Prepaids and other assets include escrows established pursuant to certain mortgage financing arrangements for real estate taxes and insurance.
Noncontrolling Interests.Noncontrolling interests are the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable to a parent. The ownership interests not held by the parent are considered noncontrolling interests. Accordingly, we have reported noncontrolling interest in equity on the consolidated balance sheets but separate from Pillarstone’s equity. On the consolidated statements of operations, subsidiaries are reported at the consolidated amount, including both the amount attributable to Pillarstone and noncontrolling interest. Consolidated statements of changes in equity are included for both quarterly and annual financial statements, including beginning balances, activity for the period and ending balances for shareholders’ equity, noncontrolling interest and total equity.
Revenue recognition. All leases on our properties are classified as operating leases, and the related rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Differences between rental income earned and amounts due per the respective lease agreements are capitalized or charged, as applicable, to accrued rents and accounts receivable. Percentage rents are recognized as rental income when the thresholds upon which they are based have been met. Recoveries from tenants for taxes, insurance, and other operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the corresponding costs are incurred. We have established an allowance for doubtful accounts againstcombine lease and nonlease components in lease contracts, which includes combining base rent and recoveries into a single line item, Rental, within the portionconsolidated statements of tenant accounts receivable whichoperations. We recognize lease termination fees in the year that the lease is estimated to be uncollectible.terminated and collection of the fee is reasonably assured.
Stock-based compensation. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC No. 718, "Compensation - Stock Compensation," which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. ASC 718No.718 generally requires that these transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair-value of stock-based awards.
Income taxes. Because we have not elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we account for income taxes using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 20172019
The Company evaluates potential uncertain tax positions on an annual basis in conjunction with the board of trustees and its tax accountants. Authoritative literature provides a two-step approach to recognize and measure tax benefits when realization of the benefits is uncertain. The first step is to determine whether the benefit meets the more-likely-than-not condition for recognition and the second step is to determine the amount to be recognized based on the cumulative probability that exceeds 50%. The Company has no uncertain tax positions that required adjustments to our consolidated financial statements in 2017 or 2016.
AtEmbedded in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2017,2019 are the tax effects of the Company's operating activities. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company's effective tax rate applied to its income before income taxes decreased in relation to the statutory tax rate as a result of a change in the treatment of the gain on certain Real Estate Asset sales described below.
On December 9, 2016, Whitestone OP contributed 14 real estate assets ("Real Estate Assets") to Pillarstone OP in exchange for operating partnership units of Pillarstone OP. The contribution of these assets in exchange for Pillarstone OP units resulted in a "built in tax gain" in the Pillarstone OP units owned by Whitestone OP. The amount of the "built in tax gain" represented the difference between the contribution amount and Whitestone OP's tax basis in the properties. On December 27, 2018, Pillarstone OP sold three of the 14 contributed Real Estate Assets, and on October 8, 2019, Pillarstone OP sold an additional three Real Estate Assets.
As a result of new information and facts obtained, and changes in circumstances that occurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, including but not limited to, new contracts entered into for property sales and the expected timing of the Company's potential REIT status election, the Company changed its tax strategy regarding the recognition of the "built in tax gain" by the Company. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 704(c), the Company adopted a method in which it allocates all tax gains from the sale of the contributed properties to Whitestone OP until the full amount of the "built in tax gain" has been depleted. The original tax position which determined the Company's accounting estimates recorded in prior periods was taken before the Company had knowledge of additional information and facts, and changes in circumstances that occurred in the year ended December 31, 2019.
The impact of these changes resulted in a decrease in tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 of $426,000, which increased our reported net income by $426,000 or $0.14 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2019.
As of December 31, 2019, we have no net operating loss carry-forwards totaling $777,000. While these losses created acarry-forwards. We had net deferred tax asset,liabilities of $96,000 as of December 31, 2019, and, as of December 31, 2018, management determined that sufficient uncertainty existed regarding the realizability of the net deferred tax assets and provided a full valuation allowance was appliedof $199,000 against the asset becausenet deferred tax assets of the uncertainty of whether we will be able to use these loss carry-forwards, which will expire in varying amounts through the year 2037.$199,000.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments. Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts and notes payable and investments in marketable securities.payable. The carrying value of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are representative of their respective fair values due to their short-term nature. The fair value of our long-term debt, consisting of fixed rate secured notes aggregate to approximately $65.1$16.3 million and $65.9$47.2 million as compared to the book value of approximately $64.7$15.5 million and $65.9$47.3 million as of December 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated on a Level 2 basis (as provided by ASC No. 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”), using a discounted cash flow analysis based on the borrowing rates currently available to us for loans with similar terms and maturities, discounting the future contractual interest and principal payments.
Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 20172019 and 2016.December 31, 2018. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these consolidated financial statements since December 31, 20172019 and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
Concentration of Risk. Substantially all of our revenues are obtained from office and warehouse locations in the Dallas-Fort WorthDallas and Houston metropolitan areas. We maintain cash accounts in major U.S. financial institutions. The terms of these deposits are on demand to minimize risk. The balances of these accounts sometimes exceed the federally insured limits, although no losses have been incurred in connection with these deposits.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2019
Recent accounting pronouncements. In February 2016,May 2014, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance, requiring lesseesas amended in subsequent updates, establishing a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. The standard also requires an entity to recognize a lease liabilityrevenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and a right-of-use asset for all leases. Lessor accounting will remain largely unchanged with the exception of changes related to costs which qualify as initial direct costs. The guidance will also require new qualitative and quantitative disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the timing, amount and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.requires certain additional disclosures. This guidance will bebecame effective for the reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted.2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We will adopthave adopted this guidance on a modified retrospective basis beginning January 1, 2018 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update ("ASU") that provided the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases. Additional guidance and targeted improvements to the February 2016 ASU were made through the issue of supplementary ASUs in July 2018, December 2018 and March 2019.
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted the new lease accounting guidance in Topic 842. As the lessee and suchlessor, we have elected the package of practical expedients permitted in Topic 842. Accordingly, we have accounted for our existing leases as operating leases under the new guidance, without reassessing (a) whether the contract contains a lease under Topic 842, (b) whether classification of the operating lease would be different in accordance with Topic 842, or (c) whether the unamortized initial direct costs before transition adjustments (as of December 31, 2018) would have met the definition of initial direct costs in Topic 842 at lease commencement. Additionally, as the lessee and lessor, we will use hindsight in determining the lease term and in assessing impairment of our right-of-use assets. As a result of the adoption of the new lease accounting guidance, as the lessee, we recognized on January 1, 2019 (a) a lease liability of approximately $21,000, which represents the present value of the remaining lease payments of approximately $22,000 discounted using our incremental borrowing rate of 4.5%, and (b) a right-of-use asset of approximately $21,000.
Upon adoption of Topic 842, lessees and lessors are required to apply a modified retrospective transition approach. Reporting entities are permitted to choose one of two methods to recognize and measure leases within the scope of Topic 842:
Apply Topic 842 to each lease that existed at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements as well as leases that commenced after that date. Under this method, prior comparative periods presented are adjusted. For leases that commenced prior to the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, a cumulative-effect adjustment is recognized at that date.
Apply the guidance to each lease that had commenced as of the beginning of the reporting period in which the entity first applies the lease standard with a cumulative-effect adjustment as of that date. Prior comparative periods would not be adjusted under this method.
We have elected an optional transition method that allows entities to initially apply Topic 842 at January 1, 2019, the date of adoption, and to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. As the lessor, we have not assessed unamortized legal costs as part of the package of practical expedients, and we will not make any adjustment to retained earnings at the date of adoption to write off unamortized legal costs. We will continue to amortize unamortized legal costs as of December 31, 2019 over the life of the respective leases. We did not have a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the adoption date. Additionally, the optional transition method does not allow us to apply the new standard (including disclosure requirements) to comparative periods presented. Those periods can continue to be presented in accordance with prior generally accepted accounting principles.
Topic 842 requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases and operating leases. Based on our election of the package of practical expedients, our existing commercial leases, where we are the lessor, continue to be accounted for as operating leases under the new standard. However, Topic 842 changed certain requirements regarding the classification of leases that could result in us recognizing certain costs (primarily legal costs relatedlong-term leases entered into or modified after January 1, 2019 as sales-type leases or finance leases, as opposed to operating leases. We will continue to monitor our leases following the adoption date to ensure that they are classified in accordance with the new lease negotiations) being expensed rather than capitalized. standards.
We capitalized $47,000 in legal related costselected a practical expedient which allows lessors to not separate non-lease components from the lease component when the timing and pattern of transfer for the lease components and non-lease components are the same and if the lease
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2019
component is classified as an operating lease. As a result, we now present all rentals and reimbursements from tenants as a single line item, Rental, within the consolidated financial statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we had rental revenues of approximately $12,244,000, and rental reimbursements of approximately $2,116,000 compared to rental revenues of approximately $14,326,000 and rental reimbursements of approximately $2,746,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017. 2018.
We had no capitalized legal related costsreview the collectability of charges under our tenant operating leases on a regular basis, taking into consideration changes in factors such as the tenant's payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area where the property is located. Each tenant is included in one of several portfolios and an allowance is calculated using the calculation methodology for the year ended December 31, 2016.respective portfolio. With the adoption of Topic 842, we will recognize an adjustment to rental revenue if we deem it probable that the receivable will not be collected. Prior to the adoption of Topic 842, we recognized an allowance for doubtful accounts and bad debt expense of the specific rents receivable. Our review of collectability under our operating leases includes any accrued rental revenues related to the straight-line method of reporting rental revenue.
In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance requiring that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash quivalentsequivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. This guidance will becomebecame effective for the reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2018, and we have reconciled cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents on a retrospective basis, whereas under the previous guidance, we reported restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents under cash flows from financing activities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017
In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. This guidance will becomebecame effective for the reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance on a prospective basis beginning January 1, 2018 and continue to believe the majority of our future acquisitions will qualify as asset acquisitions and the associated transaction costs will be capitalized as opposed toinstead of being expensed under previous guidance.
In February 2017, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the scope of asset derecognition guidance, addedadds guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets and clarified recognizing gains and losses from the transfer of nonfinancial assets in contracts with noncustomers. This guidance will becomebecame effective for the reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance on a modified retrospective basis beginning January 1, 2018, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
5.4. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
On December 8, 2016, Pillarstone and Pillarstone OP, entered into a Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) with Whitestone REIT Operating Partnership, L.P. (“Whitestone OP”), a subsidiary and the operating partnership of Whitestone REIT, both of which are related parties to Pillarstone and Pillarstone OP, pursuantOP. Pursuant to whichthe terms of the Contribution Agreement, Whitestone OP contributed to Pillarstone OP all of the equity interests in four of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”): Whitestone CP Woodland Ph. 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; Whitestone Industrial-Office, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; Whitestone Offices, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; and Whitestone Uptown Tower, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Uptown Tower”). The Subsidiaries own that owned 14 real estate assets (the “Real Estate Assets” and, together with the Subsidiaries the(the “Property”), for aggregate consideration of approximately $84 million, consisting of (1) approximately $18.1 million of Class A units representing limited partnership interests in Pillarstone OP (“OP Units”), issued at a price of $1.331 per OP Unit; and (2) the assumption of approximately $65.9 million of liabilities by Pillarstone OP. Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, Pillarstone became the general partner of Pillarstone OP with an equity ownership interest in Pillarstone OP totaling approximately a 18.6% valued at $4.1 million as of the date of the agreement.Contribution Agreement.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2019
In connection with the Contribution Agreement, on December 8, 2016, the Company, as the general partner of Pillarstone OP, entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pillarstone OP (as amended and restated the(the “Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership”). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, subject to certain protective rights of the limited partners described below, the general partner has full, exclusive and complete responsibility and discretion in the management and control of Pillarstone OP, including the ability to cause Pillarstone OP to enter into certain major transactions including a merger of Pillarstone OP or a sale of substantially all of the assets of Pillarstone OP. The limited partners have no power to remove the general partner without the general partner's consent. In addition, pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, the general partner may not conduct any business without the consent of a majority of the limited partners other than in connection with certain actions described therein. The Company is deemed to exercise significant influence over Pillarstone OP as it has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact Pillarstone OP's economic performance and the Company's right to receive benefits based on its ownership percentage in Pillarstone OP. Accordingly, the Company accounts for Pillarstone OP as a VIE.Variable Interest Entity.
The Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership designates two classes of units of limited partnership interest in Pillarstone OP: the OP Units and LTIP units. In general, LTIP units are similar to the OP Units and will receive the same quarterly per-unit profit distributions as the OP Units. The rights, privileges, and obligations related to each series of LTIP units will be established at the time the LTIP units are issued. As profits interests, LTIP units initially will not have full parity, on a per-unit basis, with OP Units with respect to liquidating distributions. Upon the occurrence of specified events, LTIP units can over time achieve full parity with the OP Units and therefore accrete to an economic value for the holder equivalent to OP Units. If such parity is achieved, vested LTIP units may be converted on a one-for-one basis into OP Units, which in turn are redeemable by the holder for cash or, at the Company’s election, exchangeable for Common Shares on a one-for-one basis.
During the period from December 8, 2016 through December 31, 2016, Pillarstone received a distribution in kind equal to the value of the original investment of $4.1 million.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017
The carrying amounts and classification of certain assets and liabilities for Pillarstone OP in our consolidated balance sheetsheets as of December 31, 20172019 and 20162018 consists of the following (in thousands):
| | | | | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2019 | | 2018 |
| Real estate assets, at cost | | | | | | | | |
| Property | | $ | 83,141 |
| | $ | 80,564 |
| | $ | 55,857 |
| | $ | 77,941 |
|
| Accumulated depreciation | | (2,934 | ) | | (150 | ) | | (5,519 | ) | | (5,281 | ) |
| Total real estate assets | | 80,207 |
| | 80,414 |
| | 50,338 |
| | 72,660 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents | | 2,812 |
| | 1,236 |
| | 3,331 |
| | 1,872 |
|
| Escrows and acquisition deposits | | 2,188 |
| | 2,274 |
| |
Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts(1) | | 798 |
| | 213 |
| |
| Escrows and utility deposits | | | 566 |
| | 1,835 |
|
| Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | | 1,360 |
| | 1,360 |
|
Receivable due from related party | | 1,304 |
| | 2,818 |
| | 184 |
| | 58 |
|
| Unamortized lease commissions and deferred legal costs, net | | 1,265 |
| | 1,150 |
| | 685 |
| | 1,164 |
|
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | | 150 |
| | 134 |
| | 35 |
| | 51 |
|
| Total assets | | $ | 88,724 |
| | $ | 88,239 |
| | $ | 56,499 |
| | $ | 79,000 |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| Liabilities | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| Notes payable | | 64,313 |
| | 65,474 |
| | $ | 15,434 |
| | $ | 47,064 |
|
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 3,494 |
| | 3,481 |
| | 2,164 |
| | 2,617 |
|
| Payable due to related party | | 1,005 |
| | 265 |
| | 344 |
| | 373 |
|
| Accrued interest payable | | | 67 |
| | 197 |
|
| Tenants' security deposits | | 1,191 |
| | 996 |
| | 881 |
| | 1,236 |
|
| Total liabilities | | $ | 70,003 |
| | $ | 70,216 |
| | $ | 18,890 |
| | $ | 51,487 |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2019
(1) Excludes approximately $0.5 million and $0.3 million in accounts receivable due from Pillarstone that was eliminated in consolidation as of December 31, 20172019 and 2016.2018.
6.5. REAL ESTATE
As of December 31, 2017,2019, Pillarstone OP owned 14eight commercial properties in the Dallas and Houston metropolitan areas comprised of approximately 1.50.9 million square feet of gross leasable area.
Unaudited pro forma resultsOn December 27, 2018, we completed the sale of operations. RevenueDairy Ashford Business Park, Westbelt Plaza and net income attributable to the Property of $16.8Main Park (the "2018 Real Estate Assets Sold"), each located in Houston, Texas. Dairy Ashford Business Park sold for $2.1 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $0.8 million. Westbelt Plaza sold for $5.4 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $2.7 million. Main Park sold for $8.4 million, respectively,and we recorded a gain on sale of $4.3 million. We have beennot included the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold in our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017. The following unaudited pro forma results summarized below reflect our consolidated results ofdiscontinued operations as ifthey did not meet the Contribution Agreement had occurreddefinition of discontinued operations.
On October 8, 2019, we completed the sale of Corporate Park West, Corporate Park Woodland and Plaza Park (the "2019 Real Estate Assets Sold" and together with the 2018 Real Estate Assets Sold, the "Real Estate Assets Sold"), each located in Houston, Texas. Corporate Park West sold for $20.3 million, and we recorded a gain on January 1, 2016. The unaudited consolidated pro forma resultssale of $6.9 million. Plaza Park sold for $7.3 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $4.0 million. Corporate Park Woodland sold for $12.2 million, and we recorded a gain on sale of $6.1 million. We have not included the 2019 Real Estate Assets Sold in discontinued operations isas they did not necessarily indicativemeet the definition of what the actual results of operations would have been, assuming the transactions had been completed as set forth above, nor do they purport to represent our results of operations for future periods.
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| | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | | (Restated) | | (Unaudited) |
| Total property revenues | | $ | 16,768 |
| | $ | 15,323 |
|
| Net income | | $ | 2,447 |
| | $ | 2,148 |
|
| Net income attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | 215 |
| | $ | (19 | ) |
| | | | | |
| Basic earnings per share: | | $ | 0.53 |
| | $ | (0.05 | ) |
| Diluted earnings per share: | | $ | 0.07 |
| | $ | (0.05 | ) |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2017
discontinued operations.
7.6. ACCRUED RENTS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net consists of amounts accrued, billed and due from tenants, allowance for doubtful accounts and other receivables as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2019 | | 2018 |
| Tenant receivables | | $ | 680 |
| | $ | 293 |
| | $ | 271 |
| | $ | 252 |
|
| Accrued rents and other recoveries | | 657 |
| | 45 |
| | 1,311 |
| | 1,161 |
|
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | | (539 | ) | | (125 | ) | | (161 | ) | | (53 | ) |
| Total | | $ | 798 |
| | $ | 213 |
| | $ | 1,421 |
| | $ | 1,360 |
|
A summary of expected future amortization of deferred costs is as follows (in thousands):
On November 20, 2015, five trustees on our board of trustees loaned $197,780 to the Company in exchange for convertible notes payable. The convertible notes payable accrue interest at 10% per annum and matureoriginally matured on November 20, 2018. In 2019, the Pillarstone board of trustees approved an extension of the maturity date to November 20, 2021. The convertible notes payable can be converted by the noteholders into Common Shares at the rate of $1.331 per Common Share at any time. After six months, the Company can convert the notes payable into Common Shares. At maturity or when the Company chooses to convertcall the convertible notes payable, into Common Shares, the noteholders have the option to receive cash plus accrued interest or convert the convertible notes payable into Common Shares.Shares at $1.331 per Common Share. Accrued interest on these related party convertible notes was approximately $81,000 as of December 31, 2019 compared with approximately $62,000 as of December 31, 2018.
Effective June 30, 2003, we issued 696,078 Class A Preferred Shares valued at approximately $2.4 million to James C. Mastandrea, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and John J. Dee, our Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, pursuant to separate restricted share agreements. Under each restricted share agreement, the restricted shares vest upon the later of the following dates:
50% of the restricted shares on March 4, 2004; 25% of the shares on March 4, 2005 and the remaining 25% of the shares on March 4, 2006.
The Company has not vested any of the above shares. While the Company's gross assets exceed $50 million, when considering its 18.6% ownership of Pillarstone OP, its effective ownership of gross assets is less than $50 million.
In conjunction with a one-time incentive exchange offer for Class A Preferred shareholders, Messrs. Mastandrea and Dee exchanged 534,668 of these restricted Class A Preferred Shares into 163,116 restricted Common Shares. The restrictions described above are also applicable to their Common Shares. The remaining 161,410 restricted Class A Preferred Shares held by Messrs. Mastandrea and Dee can each be converted into 0.305 restricted Common Shares. The market value of 161,410 restricted Class A Preferred Shares and 163,116 restricted Common Shares is approximately $590,000$255,000 at December 31, 20172019 and there is limited trading volume of the Common Shares on OTC Bulletin Board.
The number of Common Shares and the conversion factor have been revised to reflect the 1-for-75 reverse split of the Common Shares that occurred in July 2006.
Effective September 29, 2006, Pillarstone filed articles supplementary to its Declaration of Trust, as amended, restated and supplemented with the State Department of Assessment and Taxation of Maryland designating 300,000 Class C Convertible Preferred Shares (“Class C Preferred Shares”). The Class C Preferred Shares have voting rights equal to the number of Common Shares into which they are convertible. Each Class C Preferred Share is convertible into Common Shares by dividing by the sum of $10.00 and any accrued but unpaid dividends on the Class C Preferred Shares by the conversion price of $1.00. The Class C Preferred Shares have a liquidation preference of $10.00 per share, plus any accrued but unpaid dividends, and can be redeemed by the board of trustees at any time, with notice, at the same price per share.
Effective September 29, 2006, three independent trustees of Pillarstone signed subscription agreements to purchase 125,000 Class C Preferred Shares for an aggregate contribution of $500,000 to maintain Pillarstone as a corporate shell current in its SEC filings.
In addition, on September 29, 2006, Mr. Mastandrea signed a subscription agreement to purchase 44,444 restricted shares of Class C Preferred Shares. The consideration for the purchase was Mr. Mastandrea’s services as an officer of Pillarstone for the period beginning September 29, 2006 and ending September 29, 2008. The Class C Preferred Shares are subject to forfeiture and are restricted from being sold by Mr. Mastandrea until the latest to occur of a public offering by Pillarstone sufficient to liquidate the Class C Preferred Shares, an exchange of Pillarstone’s existing shares for new shares, or September 29, 2008. These shares were fully amortized by the original date in 2008.
In the above table, 163,116 restricted shares vest upon meeting performance goals as discussed under “Preferred Shares.” Since the grant date, we have determined that meeting these performance goals is not probable, and no compensation
expense has been recognized related to this grant. The grant date fair value of $1,847,000 would be recognized at the point we deem it probable that we would meet the performance goals. The balance of 5,333 restricted shares had grant date fair values totaling $79,000, which was recognized in prior periods though the restrictions remain on the shares.
On June 30, 2003, our shareholders approved the issuance of an agreement to issue additional Common Shares to Paragon Real Estate Development, LLC of which Mr. Mastandrea is the managing member, and Mr. Dee is a member. In September 2006, Pillarstone amended this agreement to include each of the trustees to the agreement so that if a trustee brings a new transaction to Pillarstone, he would receive additional Common Shares of Pillarstone in accordance with a formula in the agreement. In January 2016, the non-employee trustees and Mr. Mastandrea agreed to make this agreement for only non-employee trustees. The agreement is intended to serve as an incentive for our trustees to increase the asset base, net operating income, funds from operations, and share value of Pillarstone. The exact number of Common Shares that would be issued will be calculated in accordance with a formula in the agreement based on future acquisition, development or redevelopment transactions. Any of these transactions would be subject to approval by the members of our board of trustees who are not receiving the additional Common Shares. We would issue our Common Shares only upon the closing of a transaction. The maximum number of Common Shares a trustee may receive under the additional contribution agreement is limited to a total value of $26 million based on the average closing price of our Common Shares for 30 calendar days preceding the closing of any acquisition transaction. The Common Shares will be restricted until we achieve the five years-year pro forma income target for the acquisition, as approved by the board of trustees, and an increase of 5% in Pillarstone's net operating income and funds from operations. The restricted shares would vest immediately upon any “shift in ownership,” as defined in the agreement.
At the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the 2016 Equity Plan (“2016 Plan”).
The 2016 Plan provides that awards may be made in Common Shares of the Company or units in the Company’s operating partnership, which may be converted into Common Shares. Subject to adjustment as provided by the terms of the 2016 Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Common Shares with respect to which awards may be granted under the 2016 Plan will be increased based on future issuances of Common Shares and units of the operating partnership, including issuances pursuant to the 2016 Plan, so that at any time the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the 2016 Plan shall equal 12.5% of the aggregate number of Common Shares and units of the operating partnership issued and outstanding (other than treasury shares and/or units issued to or held by the Company).
The Management, Organization and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) administers the 2016 Plan, except with respect to awards to non-employee trustees, for which the 2016 Plan is administered by the board of trustees. Subject to the terms of the 2016 Plan, the Committee is authorized to select participants, determine the type and number of awards to be granted, determine and later amend (subject to certain limitations) the terms and conditions of any award, interpret and specify the rules and regulations relating to the 2016 Plan, and make all other determinations which may be necessary or desirable for the administration of the 2016 Plan. The 2016 Plan includes the types of awards for grants and the types of financial performance measures.
The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 740 which provides for recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for deductible temporary timing differences, net of a valuation allowance for any asset for which it is more-likely-than-not will not be realized in the Company’s tax return.
The items accounting for the difference between income taxes computed at the Federal statutory rate and our effective rate were as follows:
On December 8, 2016, the Company entered into the Contribution Agreement with Pillarstone OP and Whitestone OP, both of which are related parties, resulting in the contribution of an equity ownership interest in Pillarstone OP to the Company valued at $4,121,312 and representing approximately 18.6% of the outstanding equity in Pillarstone OP. The terms of the Contribution Agreement were determined through arm's-length negotiations and were recommended to the board of trustees by a special committee of the board of trustees consisting solely of disinterested trustees of the Company and approved by the full board.
Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, the Company has agreed to file with the SEC on or prior to June 8, 2018, a shelf registration statement to register for sale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the issuance of the Common Shares of beneficial interestcommon shares in the Company (the “Common Shares”) that may be issued upon redemption of the OP Units issued pursuant to each of the Contribution Agreement and the OP Unit Purchase Agreement (as defined below) and the offer and resale of such Common Sharescommon shares by the holders thereof. In addition, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, in the event of a Change of Control (as defined therein) of Whitestone, Pillarstone OP shall have the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase the OP Units issued thereunder from Whitestone OP at their initial issue price of $1.331 per OP Unit.
In connection with the Contribution Agreement, on December 8, 2016, the Company and Pillarstone OP entered into a Tax Protection Agreement (the “Tax Protection Agreement”) with Whitestone OP pursuant to which Pillarstone OP agreed to indemnify Whitestone OP for certain tax liabilities resulting from its recognition of income or gain prior to December 8, 2021 if such liabilities result from a transaction involving a direct or indirect taxable disposition of all or a portion of the Property or if Pillarstone OP fails to maintain and allocate to Whitestone OP for taxation purposes minimum levels of liabilities as specified in the Tax Protection Agreement, the result of which causes such recognition of income or gain and Whitestone incurs taxes that must be paid to maintain its REIT status for federal tax purposes.
In connection with the Contribution Agreement, on December 8, 2016, the Company and Pillarstone OP entered into a Management Agreement (collectively, the “Management Agreements”) with Whitestone TRS, Inc., a subsidiary of Whitestone (“Whitestone TRS”). Pursuant to the Management Agreements with respect to each property, other than Uptown Tower, Whitestone TRS agreed to provide certain property management, leasing and day-to-day advisory and administrative services to such properties in exchange for (1) a monthly property management fee equal to 5.0% of the monthly revenues of each property and (2) a monthly asset management fee equal to 0.125% of GAV (as defined in each Management Agreement as, generally, the purchase price of the respective property based upon the purchase price allocations determined pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, excluding all indebtedness, liabilities or claims of any nature) of such property. Pursuant to the Management Agreement with respect to Uptown Tower, Whitestone TRS agreed to provide certain property management, leasing and day-to-day advisory and administrative services in exchange for (1) a monthly property management fee equal to 3.0% of the monthly revenues of Uptown Tower and (y)(2) a monthly asset management fee equal to 0.125% of GAV of Uptown Tower.
The following table presents the revenue and expenses with Whitestone included in our consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 20172019 and 20162018 (in thousands):
On April 3, 2006, the board of trustees authorized modifications to Mr. Mastandrea’s employment agreement. The modification agreement allows Mr. Mastandrea to devote time to other business and personal investments while performing his
duties for Pillarstone. The original employment agreement with Mr. Mastandrea provides for an annual salary of $60,000 effective as of March 4, 2003. The initial term of Mr. Mastandrea’s employment is for two years and may be extended for terms of one year. Mr. Mastandrea’s base annual salary may be adjusted from time to time, except that the adjustment may not be lower than the preceding year’s base salary. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Mastandrea will be entitled to base salary and bonus at the rate in effect before any termination for a period of three years in the event that his employment is terminated without cause by us or for good reason by Mr. Mastandrea. Effective September 29, 2006, in lieu of an annual salary of $100,000 and to conserve cash, Mr. Mastandrea agreed to receive 44,444 Class C Preferred Shares for his services as an officer of Pillarstone through September 29, 2008. The shares were fully amortized by the original date in 2008.
Mr. Dee’s employment agreement was also modified on April 3, 2006 in a similar way to Mr. Mastandrea’s employment agreement as explained above, except Mr. Dee does not receive any Class C Preferred Shares for his services as an officer of Pillarstone. Mr. Dee’s base annual salary may be adjusted from time to time, except that the adjustment may not be lower than the preceding year’s base salary. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Dee will be entitled to base salary and bonus at the rate in effect before any termination for a period of three years in the event that his employment is terminated without cause by us or for good reason by Mr. Dee. On September 29, 2006, the board of trustees approved compensation to Mr. Dee of $125 per hour, up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. However, Mr. Dee has forgone receiving any cash compensation under this arrangement in order to preserve the Company’s cash.
Our management historically has not differentiated by property types and therefore does not present segment information.