UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

(Mark One)

x

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007

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 1-11314

LTC PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

71-0720518

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

31365 Oak Crest Drive, Suite 200

Westlake Village, California  91361

(Address of principal executive offices)

(805) 981-8655

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether Registrantregistrant (1) has filed all reports 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 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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):   Large accelerated filer  o   Accelerated filer  x   Non-accelerated filer  o

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

Shares of Registrant’sregistrant’s common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding on October 27, 2006April 25, 200723,554,77023,658,940

 




LTC PROPERTIES, INC.

FORM 10-Q

September 30, 2006March 31, 2007

INDEX

PART I — Financial Information

 

PART I — Financial Information

 

 

Item 1.  Financial Statements

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

PART II — Other Information

 

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5.  Other Information

 

 

 

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

 

 

2




LTC PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

September 30, 2006

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

March 31, 2007

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings and improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization: 2006 - $98,672; 2005 - $88,652

 

$

351,740

 

$

342,664

 

Buildings and improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization: 2007 - $105,548; 2006 - $102,091

 

$

349,346

 

$

351,148

 

Land

 

35,048

 

32,956

 

 

34,942

 

35,048

 

Properties held for sale, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization: 2006 - $0; 2005 - $7,119

 

 

29,332

 

Mortgage loans receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts: 2006 - $1,280 2005 - $1,280

 

118,243

 

148,052

 

Mortgage loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses: 2007 - $980 2006 - $1,280

 

115,043

 

116,992

 

Real estate investments, net

 

505,031

 

553,004

 

 

499,331

 

503,188

 

Other Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

45,954

 

3,569

 

 

30,973

 

29,887

 

Debt issue costs, net

 

749

 

1,268

 

 

487

 

548

 

Interest receivable

 

3,048

 

3,436

 

 

2,916

 

3,170

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

6,424

 

5,130

 

 

17,452

 

16,771

 

Notes receivable

 

7,570

 

8,931

 

 

3,666

 

4,264

 

Marketable securities

 

11,637

 

9,933

 

 

9,940

 

9,939

 

Total Assets

 

$

580,413

 

$

585,271

 

 

$

564,765

 

$

567,767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank borrowings

 

$

 

$

16,000

 

 

$

 

$

 

Mortgage loans payable

 

57,860

 

58,891

 

 

47,991

 

48,266

 

Bonds payable and capital lease obligations

 

5,545

 

5,935

 

Senior mortgage participation payable

 

2,409

 

11,535

 

Bonds payable

 

5,130

 

5,545

 

Accrued interest

 

426

 

524

 

 

351

 

358

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

5,954

 

8,427

 

 

4,281

 

6,223

 

Liabilities related to properties held for sale

 

 

3,852

 

Distributions payable

 

3,483

 

11,890

 

 

3,421

 

3,423

 

Total Liabilities

 

75,677

 

117,054

 

 

61,174

 

63,815

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

3,518

 

3,524

 

 

3,518

 

3,518

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock $0.01 par value: 15,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 2006 – 8,946; 2005 – 8,993

 

212,161

 

213,317

 

Common stock: $0.01 par value; 45,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 2006 – 23,330; 2005 – 23,276

 

233

 

233

 

Preferred stock $0.01 par value: 15,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 2007 – 8,830; 2006 – 8,834

 

209,256

 

209,341

 

Common stock: $0.01 par value; 45,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 2007 – 23,646; 2006 – 23,569

 

237

 

236

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

328,914

 

331,415

 

 

332,738

 

332,149

 

Cumulative net income

 

430,885

 

364,045

 

 

455,218

 

442,833

 

Other

 

2,119

 

(941

)

 

1,533

 

1,693

 

Cumulative distributions

 

(473,094

)

(443,376

)

 

(498,909

)

(485,818

)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

501,218

 

464,693

 

 

500,073

 

500,434

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

580,413

 

$

585,271

 

 

$

564,765

 

$

567,767

 

 

See accompanying notes.


LTC PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

13,152

 

$

11,740

 

$

38,536

 

$

37,398

 

Interest income from mortgage loans and notes receivable

 

3,613

 

3,879

 

11,935

 

9,791

 

Interest income from REMIC Certificates

 

 

797

 

 

3,480

 

Interest and other income

 

1,366

 

550

 

4,317

 

3,713

 

Total revenues

 

18,131

 

16,966

 

54,788

 

54,382

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

1,783

 

2,118

 

5,434

 

6,428

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,521

 

3,275

 

10,388

 

9,351

 

Legal expenses

 

60

 

39

 

230

 

175

 

Operating and other expenses

 

2,250

 

1,236

 

4,965

 

4,349

 

Total expenses

 

7,614

 

6,668

 

21,017

 

20,303

 

Income before non-operating income and minority interest

 

10,517

 

10,298

 

33,771

 

34,079

 

Non-operating income

 

 

 

 

6,217

 

Minority interest

 

(85

)

(85

)

(257

)

(257

)

Income from continuing operations

 

10,432

 

10,213

 

33,514

 

40,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

59

 

887

 

769

 

2,669

 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net

 

619

 

(843

)

32,557

 

(813

)

Net income from discontinued operations

 

678

 

44

 

33,326

 

1,856

 

Net income

 

11,110

 

10,257

 

66,840

 

41,895

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

(4,301

)

(4,330

)

(12,916

)

(13,018

)

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

6,809

 

$

5,927

 

$

53,924

 

$

28,877

 

Net Income per Common Share from Continuing Operations net of Preferred Stock Dividends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.88

 

$

1.23

 

Diluted

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.88

 

$

1.21

 

Net Income per Common Share from Discontinued Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.03

 

$

 

$

1.43

 

$

0.08

 

Diluted

 

$

0.03

 

$

 

$

1.40

 

$

0.08

 

Net Income per Common Share Available to Common Stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.31

 

$

1.31

 

Diluted

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.18

 

$

1.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

23,319

 

22,951

 

23,316

 

22,024

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

11,110

 

$

10,257

 

$

66,840

 

$

41,895

 

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities

 

86

 

3,743

 

260

 

3,743

 

Reclassification adjustment

 

(167

)

(146

)

(548

)

(3,756

)

Total comprehensive income

 

$

11,029

 

$

13,854

 

$

66,552

 

$

41,882

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

14,385

 

$

12,630

 

Interest income from mortgage loans and notes receivable

 

3,469

 

4,321

 

Interest and other income

 

875

 

1,083

 

Total revenues

 

18,729

 

18,034

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

1,248

 

1,871

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,541

 

3,463

 

Legal expenses

 

29

 

50

 

Operating and other expenses

 

1,589

 

1,327

 

Total expenses

 

6,407

 

6,711

 

Income before non-operating income and minority interest

 

12,322

 

11,323

 

Minority interest

 

(86

)

(86

)

Income from continuing operations

 

12,236

 

11,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

566

 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net

 

149

 

31,938

 

Net income from discontinued operations

 

149

 

32,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

12,385

 

43,741

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

(4,239

)

(4,309

)

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

8,146

 

$

39,432

 

Net Income per Common Share from Continuing Operations net of Preferred Stock Dividends:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.30

 

Diluted

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income per Common Share from Discontinued Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.01

 

$

1.39

 

Diluted

 

$

0.01

 

$

1.28

 

Net Income per Common Share Available to Common Stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.35

 

$

1.69

 

Diluted

 

$

0.35

 

$

1.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

23,480

 

23,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

12,385

 

$

43,741

 

Reclassification adjustment

 

(160

)

(189

)

Total comprehensive income

 

$

12,225

 

$

43,552

 

NOTE:  Quarterly and year-to-date computations of per share amounts are made independently.  Therefore, the sum of per share amounts for the quarters may not agree with the per share amounts for the year.  Computations of per share amounts from continuing operations, discontinued operations and net income are made independently.  Therefore, the sum of per share amounts from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not agree with the per share amounts from net income available to common stockholders.

See accompanying notes.


LTC PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

66,840

 

$

41,895

 

 

$

12,385

 

$

43,741

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization – continuing operations

 

10,388

 

9,351

 

 

3,541

 

3,463

 

Depreciation and amortization – discontinued operations

 

52

 

732

 

 

 

22

 

Minority interest

 

257

 

257

 

 

86

 

86

 

Realization of reserve on note receivable

 

 

(3,905

)

Realization of deferred gain on note receivable

 

 

(3,610

)

Income from investments in marketable debt and equity securities

 

(930

)

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

344

 

252

 

Straight-line rental income

 

(1,910

)

(1,009

)

 

(1,202

)

(601

)

Other non-cash charges

 

(165

)

2,254

 

(Gain)/loss on sale of real estate investments, net

 

(32,557

)

813

 

(Decrease)increase in accrued interest

 

(104

)

(132

)

Other non-cash items, net

 

(345

)

33

 

Gain on sale of real estate investments, net

 

(149

)

(31,938

)

Decrease in accrued interest payable

 

(7

)

(40

)

Decrease (increase) in interest receivable

 

238

 

(233

)

Net change in other assets and liabilities

 

(278

)

1,017

 

 

(1,613

)

(1,139

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

41,593

 

47,663

 

 

13,278

 

13,646

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in real estate mortgages

 

 

(38,219

)

Investment in real estate properties and capital improvements, net

 

(16,496

)

(29,961

)

 

(1,560

)

(476

)

Conversion of REMIC Certificates to mortgage loans

 

 

(855

)

Conversion of mortgage loans into owned properties

 

 

(310

)

Proceeds from sale of real estate investments

 

54,035

 

103

 

 

158

 

54,042

 

Principal payments received on mortgage loans receivable and REMIC Certificates

 

29,769

 

14,443

 

Investment in marketable equity securities

 

(1,440

)

 

Income from investments in marketable debt and equity securities

 

930

 

 

Principal payments received on mortgage loans receivable

 

2,291

 

16,029

 

Advances under notes receivable

 

(1,375

)

(2,116

)

 

(2

)

(1,150

)

Principal payments received on notes receivable

 

711

 

15,122

 

 

629

 

171

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

66,134

 

(41,793

)

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

1,516

 

68,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings under the line of credit

 

2,000

 

10,700

 

 

 

2,000

 

Repayments of borrowings under the line of credit

 

(18,000

)

(6,000

)

 

 

(18,000

)

Mortgage principal payments on the senior mortgage participation

 

(9,126

)

(3,650

)

 

 

(1,539

)

Principal payments on mortgage loans payable, bonds and capital lease obligations

 

(1,427

)

(5,555

)

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

32,636

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

(1,476

)

(3,296

)

Principal payments on mortgage loans payable and bonds payable

 

(690

)

(720

)

Distributions paid to minority interests

 

(263

)

(445

)

 

(86

)

(92

)

Distributions paid to stockholders

 

(38,125

)

(31,874

)

 

(13,092

)

(12,710

)

Other

 

1,075

 

1,240

 

 

160

 

54

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(65,342

)

(6,244

)

 

(13,708

)

(31,007

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

42,385

 

(374

)

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,086

 

51,255

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

3,569

 

4,315

 

 

29,887

 

3,569

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

45,954

 

$

3,941

 

 

$

30,973

 

$

54,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

4,965

 

$

6,306

 

 

$

1,194

 

$

1,736

 

Non-cash investing and financing transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property exchange

 

3,410

 

 

Exchange of mortgage loans for owned properties

 

 

1,690

 

Exchange of REMIC Certificates for mortgage loans receivable

 

 

31,120

 

Elimination of loans payable resulting from repurchase of REMIC Certificates

 

 

7,125

 

Conversion of preferred stock to common stock

 

1,156

 

4,997

 

 

85

 

1,524

 

Restricted stock issued, net of cancellations

 

 

151

 

Reclassification of previously issued restricted stock

 

 

3,123

 

See accompanying notes.

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LTC PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.              General

LTC Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a real estate investment trust (or REIT) that invests primarily in long term care properties through mortgage loans, property lease transactions and other investments.

In accordance with “plain English” guidelines provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission, whenever we refer to “our company” or to “us,” or use the terms “we” or “our,” we are referring to LTC Properties, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

We have prepared consolidated financial statements included herein without audit (except for the balance sheet at December 31, 20052006 which is audited) and in the opinion of management have included all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and controlled partnership.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Control over the partnership is based on the provisions of the partnership agreement that provide us with a controlling financial interest in the partnership.  Under the terms of the partnership agreement, our company, as general partner, is responsible for the management of the partnership’s assets, business and affairs.  Certain of our rights and duties in management of the partnership include making all operating decisions, setting the capital budget, executing all contracts, making all employment decisions, and handling the purchase and disposition of assets.  The general partner is responsible for the ongoing, major, and central operations of the partnership and makes all management decisions.  In addition, the general partner assumes the risk for all operating losses, capital losses, and is entitled to substantially all capital gains (i.e., appreciation).

The limited partners have virtually no rights and are precluded from taking part in the operation, management or control of the partnership.  The limited partners are also precluded from transferring their partnership interests without the express permission of the general partner.  However, we can transfer our interest without consultation or permission of the limited partners.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations governing the presentation of interim financial statements; however, we believe that the disclosures in the accompanying financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation and as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (or SFAS) No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

No provision has been made for federal or state income taxes.  Our company qualifies as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  As such, we are not taxed on income that is distributed to our stockholders.  See

In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Note 8.  Commitments and Contingencies“Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. (or FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial


statements.  FIN 48 utilizes a two-step approach for evaluating tax positions.  Recognition (step one) occurs when a company concludes that a tax position, based solely on its technical merits, is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination.  Measurement (step two) is only addressed if step one has been satisfied (i.e., the position is more likely than not to be sustained).  Under step two, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit (determined on a cumulative probability basis) that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement.  FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.  Adoption of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007 did not have any effect on our consolidated financial statements.

2.              Real Estate Investments

Owned Properties.  At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, our investment in owned properties consisted of 6362 skilled nursing properties with a total of 7,3047,214 beds, 84 assisted living properties with a total of 3,744 units and one school in 23 states.

During the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we purchasedinvested $1,200,000 under agreements to expand and renovate 12 properties operated by seven different operators.  The total commitment under these agreements is $8,700,000, of which $6,300,000 had been invested as of March 31, 2007.  These investments are at a 123-bedweighted average yield of 9.8%.  Also during the first quarter of 2007 we sold a closed, previously impaired skilled nursing property located in Washington for $7,124,000.  Additionally, we acquired a 100-bed skilled nursing property located in Arizona with a fair market value of approximately $3,410,000 in exchange for a 174-bed skilled nursing property in Arizona.  The sale of the 174-bed skilled nursing property resulted in a gain of $619,000.  The two new properties were leased to a third party underfor a ten-year master lease with two five-year renewal options at an initial effective yieldpurchase price of approximately 12.0% or approximately $1,273,000 and increases annually based upon the Consumer Price Index with$166,000.  As a maximum annual increase of 2.5%.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we sold four assisted living properties with a total of 431 units located in four states and one 174-bed skilled nursing property located in Arizona.  We recognized a gain of $32,557,000 on the two transactions and received total net proceeds of $3,410,000 in property associated with the exchange described above and $54,035,000 in cash, after paying both closing costs and a $3,840,000 8.75% State of Oregon bond obligation related to one of the properties sold.  In 2005 we sold an option to purchase these four properties to Sunwest Management Inc. (or Sunwest) for $2,000,000.  In exchange for the right to purchase the properties for $58,500,000, we received $500,000 in cash and a note receivable for $1,500,000.  The proceeds from the sale of the purchase option have been applied to the proceedsresult of the sale, we recognized a net gain of the four properties.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we acquired five skilled nursing properties in various states with a total of 373 beds for $13,536,000 in cash and $3,410,000 in property as described above.  These properties are leased to two third parties under 10-year master leases, each with two five-year renewal options.  The combined initial annual rent is approximately $1,932,000, an 11.4% current yield. Additionally, we have already signed agreements and begun to expand and renovate eight skilled nursing properties and one assisted living property operated by six different operators for a total commitment of $6,160,000, of which $1,564,000 was invested$149,000 during the third quarter.  These investments are at an average yield of approximately 10%.quarter ended March 31, 2007.

In accordance with SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” properties held for sale at any reporting period include only those properties available for immediate sale in their present condition and for which management believes that it is probable that a sale of the property will be completed within one year.  Properties held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs.  No depreciation expense is recognized on properties held for sale.  In addition, the operating results of real estate assets designated as held for sale and all gains and losses from real estate sold are included in discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of income.


Set forth in the table below are the components of the net income from discontinued operations (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Rental income

 

$

69

 

$

1,212

 

$

748

 

$

3,663

 

 

$

 

$

510

 

Interest and other income

 

 

 

97

 

 

 

 

97

 

Interest expense

 

 

(84

)

(17

)

(254

)

 

 

(17

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(3

)

(238

)

(52

)

(732

)

 

 

(22

)

Operating and other expenses

 

(7

)

(3

)

(7

)

(8

)

 

 

(2

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

$

59

 

$

887

 

$

769

 

$

2,669

 

 

$

 

$

566

 

 

Mortgage Loans.  At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we had investments in 5868 mortgage loans secured by first mortgages on 5857 skilled nursing properties with a total of 6,6496,586 beds, 10 assisted living properties with 705 units and one school located in 19 states.  At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the mortgage loans had interest rates ranging from 6.6% to 13.1% and maturities ranging from 2007 to 2019.  In addition, some loans contain certain guarantees, provide for certain facility fees and generally have 25-year amortization schedules.  The majority of the mortgage loans provide for annual increases in the interest rate based upon a specified increase of 10 to 25 basis points.


During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we received $26,638,000$1,067,000 plus accrued interest related to the payoff of twelve mortgage loans secured by nine skilled nursing properties and three assisted living properties located in various states and a partial principal pay down on one mortgage loan secured by onea skilled nursing property located in Georgia.  We also received $3,131,000$1,224,000 in regularly scheduled principal payments.

3.              Notes Receivable

During the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we funded $200,000 under a $300,000 line of credit agreement with an operator.  This loan maturesreceived $629,000 in July 2007 and bears interest at 10.0%.  Also, we amended eleven loans held by one borrower, secured by certain assets including accounts receivable of the borrower, to reduce the outstanding balance by the total capital expenditure holdback of $492,000.  The capital expenditure holdback was capitalized to the related properties and the annual rent on the properties increased by 11% of the capital expenditure holdback or $55,000.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we funded $1,375,000principal payments under various loans and line of credit agreements with certain operators and received $711,000 in principal payments.

At December 31, 2005, we held a Promissory Note (or Note) from Sunwest in the amount of $1,500,000.  During the fourth quarter of 2005, we sold an option to purchase four of our assisted living properties to Sunwest.  The price of the option was $500,000 in cash and the Note.  During the first quarter of 2006, the option to purchase the properties was exercised and the proceeds from the payoff of the Note were applied to the purchase price of the four properties (see Note 2. Real Estate Investments).

During the first nine months of 2005, we received $22,309,000 in cash as payment in full for a note receivable and a related $500,000 mortgage loan, including accrued and unpaid interest through the payoff date.  As a result of the payoff, we recognized $3,667,000 in rental income related to past due rents that were not previously accrued, $2,335,000 of interest income related to past due interest that was not previously accrued, a $477,000 reimbursement for certain expenses paid on behalf of an operator in prior years, a $1,000,000 bonus accrual related to the realization of the value of the note receivable and


non-operating income of $6,217,000 ($3,610,000 of which was classified as Accumulated Comprehensive Income in the equity section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2004).  The $6,217,000 of non-operating income is net of $1,298,000 of legal and investment advisory fees related to the transaction that resulted in the note receivable payoff.operators.

4.              Marketable Securities

Investments in debt and marketable equity securities are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (FAS No. 115) which requires that we categorize our investments as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity.  At September 30, 2006, we had no trading securities.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we purchased 60,000 shares of National Health Investors, Inc. (or NHI) common stock for a total of $1,440,000, or an average purchase price of $24.00 per share.  We categorized this investment in marketable equity securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase.  In accordance with FAS No. 115, we record available-for-sale instruments at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of other comprehensive income until realized.  At September 30, 2006, the fair market value of our investment in this marketable equity security was $1,700,000.  Accordingly, during the third quarter of 2006, we recorded an unrealized gain of $86,000 for a total unrealized gain of $260,000 related to the increase in fair market value of our investment in marketable equity securities.  Based upon the current $0.48 per share quarterly dividend, the current yield of our investment in NHI common stock is 8.0%.  NHI is a healthcare REIT and as such the dividend income we receive from them is qualified income as defined by the Internal Revenue Code.  See page 10 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended DecemberMarch 31, 2005, for a description of the income tests required by the Internal Revenue Code.

At September 30, 2006,2007, we had an investment in $10,000,000 face value of Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (or SHG) Senior Subordinated Notes with a face rate of 11.0% and an effective yield of 11.1%.  Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in arrears and the notes mature on January 15, 2014.  One of our board members is the chief executive officer of SHG.  We account for this investment in marketable debt securities as held-to-maturity in accordance with FASSFAS No. 115 Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” at amortized cost, adjusted for any related premiums (discounts) over the estimated remaining period until maturity.

5.              Debt Obligations

At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007, we had no outstanding borrowings under our $90,000,000 Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement.Agreement and the full amount was available for borrowing.  During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, pricing under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement ranged betweenbased on our borrowing election was Prime Rate plus 0.50% or LIBOR plus 1.50% and LIBOR plus 2.50%.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the company paid $3,840,000 in principal and accrued interest to fully repay the 8.75% State of Oregon bond obligation related to one of the properties sold as discussed in Note 2. Real Estate Investments.

6.Senior Mortgage Participation Payable

In 2002, we completed a loan participation transaction whereby we issued a $30,000,000 senior participating interest in 22 of our first mortgage loans that had a total unpaid principal balance of $58,627,000 (the “Participation Loan Pool”) to a private bank.  The Participation Loan Pool had a weighted average interest rate of 11.6% and a weighted average scheduled term to maturity of 77 months.  The senior participation balance is secured by the entire Participation Loan Pool.


The senior participation receives interest at a rate of 9.25% per annum, payable monthly in arrears, on the then outstanding principal balance of the senior participation.  In addition, the senior participation receives all mortgage principal collected on the Participation Loan Pool until the senior participation balance has been reduced to zero.  We retain interest received on the Participation Loan Pool in excess of the 9.25% paid to the senior participation.  The ultimate extinguishments of the senior participation are tied to the underlying maturities of loans in the Participation Loan Pool, which range from 4 to 143 months.  We have accounted for the participation transaction as a secured borrowing under SFAS No. 140 “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.”

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the senior participation received principal payments of $9,126,000, which included loan payoffs of $8,476,000 in the Participation Loan Pool.  During the same period last year the senior participation received principal payments of $3,650,000.  At September 30, 2006, 16 loans with a total principal balance of $30,567,000 remain in the Participation Loan Pool and $2,409,000 was outstanding under the senior mortgage participation.

7.              Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock.  During the three nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007, holders of 46,2343,387 shares of our 8.5% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series E preferred stock) notified us of their electionelected to convert such shares into 692,468,774 shares of our common stock at the Series E preferred stock conversion rate of $12.50 per share.  Total shares reserved for issuance of common stock related to the conversion of Series E preferred stock were 612,882380,514 at September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.  Subsequent to September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, holders of 112,3986,499 shares of our Series E preferred stock notified us of their electionelected to convert such shares into 224,79612,998 shares of our common stock.  After these conversions, total shares reserved for issuance of common stock related to the conversion of Series E preferred stock were 388,086.367,516.

Common Stock.  During the three nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007, a total of 32,60030,000 stock options were exercised at a total option value of $189,000$161,000 and a total market value as of the dates of exercise of $713,000.  Also during 2006, we repurchased and retired 71,493 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1,476,000 or $20.65 per share.  The shares were purchased on the open market under a Board authorization to purchase up to 5,000,000 shares.  Including these purchases, 2,604,393 shares have been purchased under this authorization.  Therefore, we continue to have an open Board authorization to purchase an additional 2,395,607 shares.$800,000.


Distributions.  We declared and paid the following cash dividends (in thousands):

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2006

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2005

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2007

 

Three months ended March 31, 2006

 

 

Declared

 

Paid

 

Declared

 

Paid

 

 

Declared

 

Paid

 

Declared

 

Paid

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series C

 

$

2,454

 

$

2,454

 

$

2,454

 

$

2,454

 

 

$

818

 

$

818

 

$

818

 

$

818

 

Series E

 

502

 

526

 

604

 

710

 

 

101

 

103

 

171

 

187

 

Series F

 

9,960

 

9,960

 

9,960

 

9,960

 

 

3,320

 

3,320

 

3,320

 

3,320

 

 

12,916

 

12,940

 

13,018

 

13,124

 

 

4,239

 

4,241

 

4,309

 

4,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

16,802

(1)

25,185

(2)

21,301

(3)

18,750

(3)

 

8,851

(1)

8,851

 

8,408

(2)

8,385

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

29,718

(4)

$

38,125

(4)

$

34,319

(4)

$

31,874

(4)

 

13,090

(3)

13,092

(3)

12,717

(3)

12,710

(3)

 


(1)          Represents $0.12$0.125 per share per month for the thirdfirst quarter of 2006.  Common dividends for the fourth quarter of 2006 were declared subsequent to September 30, 2006.2007.

(2)          Represents $0.12 per share per month for the nine months ended September 30,first quarter of 2006.

(3)Represents $0.30 per share for the first quarter of 2005 and $0.11 per share per month in the second and third quarters of 2005.

(4)          The difference between declared and paid is the change in distributions payable on the balance sheet at September 30March 31 and December 31.

In October 2006,April 2007, we declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.12$0.125 per share on our common stock for the months of October, November,April, May and December 2006,June 2007, payable on OctoberApril 30, May 31 November 30, and DecemberJune 29, 2006,2007, respectively, to stockholders of record on OctoberApril 20, May 23 November 22, and December 22, 2006, respectively.June 21, 2007, respectively.

Other Equity.  Other equity consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

September 30, 2006

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

(audited)

 

Notes receivable from stockholders

 

$

 

$

(226

)

Deferred compensation

 

 

(3,123

)

Accumulated comprehensive income

 

2,119

 

2,408

 

Total Other Equity

 

$

2,119

 

$

(941

)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we received $226,000 in principal payments on a note receivable from a stockholder which represented payment in full on this loan.  At September 30, 2006, we no longer have any notes receivable from stockholders outstanding.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we reclassified $3,123,000 of deferred compensation to capital in excess of par value as required by SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment”, which is a revision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.  The deferred compensation was related to unvested restricted stock and unvested stock options previously accounted for under APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB 25) and SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, $237,000 and $716,000, respectively, of compensation expense was recognized related to the vesting of restricted stock. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, $140,000 and $368,000, respectively, of compensation expense was recognized related to the vesting of restricted stock.


During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 we reclassified $167,000 and $548,000, respectively, of other comprehensive income to mortgage interest income.  The reclassification relates to the effective repurchase of mortgage loans underlying REMIC Certificates we owned in 2005.  Upon the mortgage loan repurchase, we began amortizing the accumulated comprehensive income as a yield adjustmentof $1,533,000 and $1,693,000 at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.  This balance represents the net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale REMIC Certificates recorded in 2005 when we repurchased the loans in the underlying loan pool.  This amount is being amortized to increase interest income over the remaining life of the mortgage loans.loans that we repurchased from the REMIC Pool.  See Note 6. Real Estate Investments to theour consolidated financial statements included in our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 for further discussion.  In addition, duringdiscussion of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we recorded $86,000 and $260,000, respectively,repurchase of unrealized gain related to the increase in fair market value ofloans underlying our investment in marketable equity securities (see Note 4. Marketable Securities for further discussion.)REMIC Certificates.

Stock-Based CompensationOn December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment”, which is a revision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”.Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes APB 25 and amends SFAS No. 95 “Statement of Cash Flows”.  Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123(R) is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123.  However, SFAS No. 123(R)which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values.  Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative.  As required by The Securities and Exchange Commission, we adoptedThus, for all options that vested during 2006, regardless of when they were granted, compensation expense was recognized during 2006 according to SFAS No. 123(R) on January 1, 2006.

SFAS No. 123(R) permits public companies to adopt its requirements using one of two methods:

1)              A “modified prospective” method in which compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) for all share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS No. 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date.

2)              A “modified retrospective” method which includes the requirements of the modified prospective method described above, but also permits entities to restate based on the amounts previously recognized under SFAS No. 123 for purposes of pro forma disclosures either (a) all prior periods presented or (b) prior interim periods of the year of adoption.

We adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the “modified-prospective” method.  We adopted the fair-value-based method of accounting for share-based payments effective January 1, 2003, using the prospective method described in SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure” and therefore have recognized compensation expense related to all employee stock-based awards granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2003.

We use the Black-Scholes-Merton formula to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees.  This model requires management to make certain estimates including stock volatility, discount rate and the termination discount factor.  If management incorrectly estimates these variables, the results of operations could be affected.  Because SFAS No. 123(R) must be applied not only to new awards but to previously granted awards that are not fully vested on

During the effective date,quarters ended March 31, 2007 and because we adopted SFAS No. 123 using the prospective transition method (which applied only to awards granted, modified or settled after the adoption date), compensation cost for some previously granted awards that were not recognized under SFAS No. 123 are recognized under SFAS No. 123(R).  However, had we adopted SFAS No. 123(R) in prior periods, the impact2006, $17,000 and $15,000 of that standard would have approximated the impact of SFAS No. 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net income and earnings per share below.  SFAS No. 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized


compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as previously required.  Because we qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, we are not subject to Federal income taxation.  Therefore, this new reporting requirement does not have an impact on our statement of cash flows.

Prior to January 1, 2003, we accounted for stock option grants in accordance with APB 25 and related Interpretations.  Historically, we granted stock options for a fixed number of shares to employees with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the shares at the date of grant.  Under APB 25, because the exercise price of our employee stock options equaled the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense was recognized.  Effective January 1, 2003, we adopted SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure,” on a prospective basis for all employee awards granted, modified or settled on or after January 1, 2003.

recognized related to the vesting of stock options.  No stock options were issued during the three or nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2005, 15,000 options to purchase common stock were granted at an exercise price of $19.62 and vest ratably over a three-year period.  Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2005, 4,000 unvested options to purchase common stock were cancelled.  At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the total number of stock options that are scheduled to vest through December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 is 6,600, 19,00014,000 and 5,000, respectively.  We have no stock options outstanding that are scheduled to vest beyond 2008.  The remaining compensation expense to be recognized related to the future service period of theseunvested outstanding stock options is approximately $64,000.$15,000.

During the first quarter of 2007 we granted 40,000 shares of restricted common stock at $25.98 per share.  These shares vest ratably over a three-year period.  Also during the first quarter of 2007 we extended the vesting of 27,120 shares of unvested restricted stock to align the vesting dates with the


40,000 share grant previously discussed.  The following table illustrates the effectimpact on net income and earnings per share as if the fair value recognition provision of SFAS No. 123(R) had been applied to options granted under our stock option plans in all periods presented.  For purposes of this pro forma disclosure, the value of the options is estimated using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing formula and amortized to expense over the options’ vesting periods (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2006 

 

2005

 

2006 

 

2005

 

 

 

(actual)

 

(pro forma)

 

(actual)

 

(pro forma)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders, as reported

 

$

6,809

 

$

5,927

 

$

53,924

 

$

28,877

 

Add: Stock-based compensation expense in the period

 

13

 

10

 

38

 

29

 

Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards

 

(13

)

(14

)

(38

)

(40

)

Pro forma net income available to common stockholders

 

$

6,809

 

$

5,923

 

$

53,924

 

$

28,866

 

Net income per common share available to common stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic – as reported

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.31

 

$

1.31

 

Basic – pro forma

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.31

 

$

1.31

 

Diluted – as reported

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.18

 

$

1.28

 

Diluted – pro forma

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.18

 

$

1.28

 

Note: Adjustments tofuture compensation expense we will recognize related to this vesting modification is immaterial.  Additionally, during the first quarter of 2007 we modified the vesting of 54,960 shares of unvested restricted stock.  The award modification accelerated the vesting so that the 54,960 shares have been excludedvest ratably from March through December 2007.  Prior to the modification the shares were vesting in two traunches ratably over two and three years, respectively.  The impact on future compensation expense we will recognize related to this table sincevesting acceleration is $551,000 in 2007.  During the quarters ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, $327,000 and $237,000 of compensation expense was recognized related to the vesting of restricted stock.

Total shares available for restricted shares is already reflected in net incomefuture grant under the 2004 Stock Option Plan, the 2004 Restricted Stock Plan and is the same under APB No. 251998 Equity Participation Plan as of March 31, 2007 were 470,000, 8,234 and SFAS No. 123(R).  Above pro forma disclosures are provided for 2005 because employee stock options issued prior to January 1, 2003, the date we adopted SFAS No. 148, were not accounted for using the fair value method during that period.  Disclosures are provided for 2006 for comparative purposes since share-based payments have been accounted for under SFAS No. 123(R)’s fair value method beginning January 1, 2006.


59,616, respectively.

8.7.              Commitments and Contingencies

At September 30, 2006, we accrued $950,000 related to a proposed closing agreement we have pending with the Internal Revenue Service (or IRS).  During the third quarter of 2006, we voluntarily approached the IRS to correct our filing for the year 2000, which is a closed year.  In September we submitted a closing agreement for IRS approval to correct a technical violation which occurred in the spring of 2000.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we had the following commitments outstanding:

We committed to provide Alterra Healthcare Corporation (or Alterra) $2,500,000 over three years ending December 4, 2006,2009, to invest in leasehold improvements to properties they lease from us and an additional $2,500,000 over the next succeeding three years ending December 4, 2009 to expand properties they lease from us.  Both of these investmentsThis investment would be made at a 10% annual return to us.  To date Alterra has not requested any funds under this agreement.

We committed to provide Extendicare Healthcare Services, Inc. (or EHSI), under certain conditions, up to $5,000,000 per year, under certain conditions,throughout the term of the lease, for expansion of the 37 properties they lease from us.  Should we invest such funds, EHSI’s minimum rent would increase by an amount equal to (a) 9.5% plus the positive difference, if any, between the average yield on the U.S. Treasury 10-year note for the five days prior to funding, minus 420 basis points (expressed as a percentage), multiplied by (b) the amounts funded.  To date EHSI has not requested any funds under this agreement.

We committed to provide Center HealthcarePreferred Care, Inc. (or CHC) withPreferred Care) $3,000,000 for capital improvements on 25 of the skilled nursing properties they lease from us under a capital allowance ofmaster lease.  To date we have funded $358,000 under this agreement.  We also committed to invest up to $7,100,000 on specific projects on five skilled nursing properties.  Our commitment provided for CLC’sproperties they lease from us.  The minimum rent towill increase for each specific project by an amount equal to 11.0%11% of either (a) our final funding including capitalized interest during construction.  Subsequent to September 30, 2006,construction for three specific projects or (b) our periodic funding plus the related capitalized interest on each advance from the date funded through the end of the month for two specific projects.  To date we have funded $150,000$101,000 under this agreement.  See Note 11.  Subsequent EventsThese commitments expire on March 31, 2010.  We also committed to provide Preferred Care with a $500,000 capital allowance for a skilled nursing property they lease from us under a separate lease.  This commitment expires on June 30, 2007.  The minimum rent increases by the previous month’s capital funding multiplied by 10%.  To date no funds have been requested under this agreement.

We committed to provide a lessee an accounts receivable financing on a skilled nursing property.  The loan has a credit limit not to exceed $150,000, an interest rate of 10.0%, and matures on July 31, 2007.  To date $125,000 has been funded under this agreement.  Additionally, we have committed to invest $1,150,000 in capital improvements for this property.  The minimum rent will increase by an amount equal to 10.5% of our final funding including capitalized interest during construction.  This commitment expires June 30, 2007.  To date we have funded $411,000$933,000 under this agreement.


We committed to provide a lessee of a skilled nursing property accounts receivable financing.  The loan has a credit limit not to exceed $75,000 and an interest rate of 10.0%.  The commitment matures on June 30, 2007.  As of March 31, 2007, we had funded $25,000 under this agreement.  Subsequent to March 31, 2007, we funded $38,000 under this agreement. We committed to make certain capital improvements to be mutually agreed upon by us and the lessee on a skilled nursing property.  The lessee’s minimum rent will increase by an amount equal to 11.0% of our investment in these capital improvements.  To date we have funded $95,000 under this agreement.

We committed to provide a lessee with a capital allowance of $500,000 to improve athree skilled nursing property they lease from us.  This commitment expires on June 30, 2007.  Minimum rent increases by the capital funding multiplied by 10.0%.  To date no funds have been requested under this agreement.

We committed to provide a lessee with up to $2,500,000 to invest in capital improvements to renovate an existing closed skilled nursing property they currently lease from us.  The renovation is currently scheduled to be completed in May 2007.  To date $1,344,000 has been funded under this agreement.  As advances are funded the minimum rent increases by 9.5% of the advance.

Contingent upon an outcome of a bankruptcy proceeding, we committed to provide a lesseeproperties with the following:  (i) up to $260,000 to invest in capital improvements to a skilled nursing property they lease from


us; (ii) up to $735,000 to invest in capital improvements on two skilled nursing properties they lease from us, however, under this commitment, the monthly minimum rent will increase by the amount of the capital funding multiplied by 11.0%11%; and (iii) up to $3,000,000 to purchase land, construct and equip a new skilled nursing property in the general vicinity of an existing skilled nursing property they lease from us to replace the existing property.  The agreement provides us with a corresponding increase in the minimum rent of 11.0%11% multiplied by the amount funded plus capitalized interest costs associated with the construction of the new property.  These commitments expire on November 1, 2008.  To date no funds have been requested under these agreements.

We committed to provide a lessee with up to $410,000 to invest in capital improvements on two skilled nursing properties and one assisted living property.  The lessee’s minimum rent will increase by an amount equal to 10.0% of our funding.  To date $238,000 has been funded under this agreement.

We committed to provide a lessee with $1,700,000 to invest in capital improvements to renovate an existing skilled nursing property they currently lease from us.  The renovation is currently scheduled to be completed in March 2007.  The lessee’s minimum rent will increase by an amount equal to 10.0% of our final funding including capitalized interest during construction.  To date $489,000 has been funded under this agreement.

We committed to provide a lessee an accounts receivable financing on three skilled nursing properties.  The loan has a credit limit not to exceed $300,000, an interest rate of 10.0%, and matures on July 1, 2007.  To date $200,000$250,000 has been funded under this agreement.  Additionally, we have committed to invest $200,000$250,000 in capital improvements for these properties whichproperties. This commitment will expire on June 30, 2007.  MinimumThe minimum rent will increase by an amount equal to 10.25% of our final funding including capitalized interest during construction.  To date we have funded $88,000$209,000 under this agreement.

We committed to provide a lessee with $1,000,000 to invest in capital improvements on an assisted living property.  MinimumThe minimum rent will increaseincreases by the totalprevious month’s capital funding multiplied by 8.0%.  The improvement projects arecommitment will mature in February 2008.  To date $795,000 has been funded under this agreement.

We committed to provide a lessee of a skilled nursing property with $500,000 to invest in capital improvements to the property they lease from us.  The commitment includes interest capitalized at 10% on each advance made from the disbursement date until the final distribution of the commitment.  The capital improvements must be completecompleted by February 21, 2008.December 31, 2007.  Upon final distribution of the capital allowance, minimum rent shall increase by the total commitment multiplied by 10%.  To date no funds have been requested under this agreement.

9.8.              Major Operators

We have twothree operators, based on properties subject to lease agreements and secured by mortgage loans that each represent between 10% and 20% of our total assets and three operators from each of which we derive over 10% of our rental revenue.  EHSI,revenue and interest income.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2006, Extendicare Services, Inc. (or EHSI), one of our major operators, effected a reorganization whereby it completed a spin-off of Assisted Living Concepts, Inc (or ALC).  ALC is now a NYSE traded public company operating assisted living centers. The remaining EHSI assets and operations were converted into a Canadian REIT (Extendicare REIT) listed on the wholly owned subsidiary of a publicly traded company,Toronto Stock Exchange (or TSX).  Both Extendicare Inc.  In addition, EHSI, although not publicly traded, files quarterly financial informationREIT and ALC continue to be parties to the leases with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  us.

Alterra Healthcare Corporation (or Alterra) is a wholly owned subsidiary of a publicly traded company, Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (or Brookdale).


Our other operator is privately owned and thus no public financial information is available.   The following table summarizes EHSI’sExtendicare REIT and ALC’s (combined) and Brookdale’s assets, stockholders’ equity, annual revenue and net income from continuing operationsfinancial information as of orand for the threetwelve months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 per the lessee’soperators’ public filings:filings (audited, in thousands):


 

Extendicare REIT &

 

 

 

 

EHSI

 

Brookdale

 

 

ALC

 

Brookdale

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

199,174

 

$

119,677

 

 

$

40,498

 

$

270,232

 

Non-current assets

 

887,271

 

2,261,509

 

 

406,842

 

4,472,223

 

Current liabilities

 

175,362

 

409,428

 

 

27,746

 

508,905

 

Non-current liabilities

 

599,973

 

1,411,122

 

 

102,756

 

2,464,937

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

311,110

 

560,636

 

 

316,838

 

1,764,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross revenue

 

311,735

 

268,427

 

 

$

231,148

 

$

1,309,913

 

Operating expenses

 

250,642

 

261,976

 

 

202,689

 

1,354,606

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

8,633

 

(20,259

)

Income(loss) from continuing operations

 

10,535

 

(108,087

)

Net income (loss)

 

7,491

 

(20,259

)

 

9,009

 

(108,087

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by operations

 

32,749

 

23,239

 

 

$

19,055

 

$

85,912

 

Cash used in investing activities

 

(42,399

)

(526,732

)

 

(20,710

)

(2,002,686

)

Cash provided by financing activities

 

3,834

 

456,209

 

 

15,167

 

1,907,126

 

 

EHSI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extendicare Inc.REIT and Assisted Living Concepts, a wholly owned subsidiary of EHSI,ALC, collectively lease 37 assisted living properties with a total of 1,427 units owned by us representing approximately 11.5%11.6%, or $66,553,000,$65,501,000 of our total assets at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 19.7%15.4% of rental income and of interest income recognized in 20062007 excluding the effects of straight-line rent.

Alterra, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookdale, leases 35 assisted living properties with a total of 1,416 units we ownowned by us representing approximately 11.3%11.5%, or $65,711,000,$64,750,000, of our total assets at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 19.1%14.6% of rental revenue and of interest income recognized in 20062007 excluding the effects of straight-line rent.

Center HealthcarePreferred Care, Inc., (or CHC)Preferred Care), through various wholly owned subsidiaries, operates 2532 skilled nursing properties with a total of 3,0143,871 beds that we own or on which we hold a mortgagemortgages secured by a first trust deed.deeds.  This represents approximately 9.4%,11.0% or $54,686,000,$61,930,000 of our total assets at September 30, 2006as March 31, 2007 and 13.0%14.0% of rental revenue and interest income recognized to date in 20062007 excluding the effects of straight-line rent.  See Note 11. Subsequent Events.

Our financial position and our ability to make distributions may be adversely affected by financial difficulties experienced by Alterra, CHC, EHSIExtendicare REIT & ALC, Preferred Care, or any of our other lessees and borrowers, including any bankruptcies, inability to emerge from bankruptcy, insolvency or general downturn in business of any such operator, or in the event any such operator does not renew and/or extend its relationship with us or our borrowers when it expires.

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10.9.              Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share
(in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Net income

 

$

11,110

 

$

10,257

 

$

66,840

 

$

41,895

 

 

$

12,385

 

$

43,741

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

(4,301

)

(4,330

)

(12,916

)

(13,018

)

 

(4,239

)

(4,309

)

Net income for basic net income per share

 

6,809

 

5,927

 

53,924

 

28,877

 

 

8,146

 

39,432

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

163

 

 

2,956

 

3,057

 

 

101

 

989

 

Convertible limited partnership units

 

 

 

257

 

257

 

 

 

86

 

Net income for diluted net income per share

 

$

6,972

 

$

5,927

 

$

57,137

 

$

32,191

 

 

$

8,247

 

$

40,507

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares for basic net income per share

 

23,319

 

22,951

 

23,316

 

22,024

 

 

23,480

 

23,290

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

41

 

88

 

51

 

80

 

Stock options and restricted stock

 

54

 

62

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

613

 

 

2,630

 

2,757

 

 

381

 

2,644

 

Convertible limited partnership units

 

 

 

202

 

202

 

 

 

202

 

Shares for diluted net income per share

 

23,973

 

23,039

 

26,199

 

25,063

 

 

23,915

 

26,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.31

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

0.35

 

$

1.69

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.26

 

$

2.18

 

$

1.28

 

 

$

0.35

 

$

1.55

 

 

11.Subsequent Events13

On October 18, 2006, we entered into an agreement to make available to CLC up to $9,500,000 as a lease termination fee to terminate our master lease with them effective November 1, 2006.  Simultaneously, we re-leased the 25 properties to Preferred Care, Inc. (or Preferred Care) under a 15-year master lease with two five-year renewal options.  We have agreed with Preferred Care that the monthly rental amounts for November and December 2006 will be at the monthly CLC rate of approximately $551,500.  The initial annual minimum rent beginning in January 2007 is $8,188,000 and increases annually by 2.5% on each November 1st thereafter.  The initial annual minimum rent we will receive from Preferred Care is $1,570,000 more than we were receiving from CLC.  We committed to provide Preferred Care with up to $3,000,000 for capital improvements and will invest this amount, if requested by Preferred Care, at no additional investment return.  This commitment expires March 31, 2010.  Additionally, we committed to provide Preferred Care with up to $7,100,000 for capital improvements for specific properties.  Preferred Care’s minimum rent will increase by an amount equal to 11.0% of our final funding of part or all of the $7,100,000 including capitalized interest during any construction project.  As part of the new agreement, we agreed to invest $300,000 for inventory and equipment needs at the 25 properties.

At September 30, 2006, the line of credit loan with CLC, which is included in Other Notes Receivable and is collateralized by all of the outstanding receivables of CLC, is $3,797,000.  Currently, the net receivables as reported to us by CLC exceed the line of credit loan balance and at this time we believe all amounts are collectible.  Certain provisions of the lease termination agreement with CLC provide that under certain conditions some of the $9,500,000 lease termination fee could be applied against the outstanding line of credit balance.  Also as part of the lease termination agreement we have made provisions for payment of collateralized CLC receivables to be deposited in our bank account.





We believe that by the time we report 2006 year end results, we will have a more accurate estimation of the total cost, including legal fees and uncollectible amounts under the line of credit, if any, associated with this lease termination and this total amount will be amortized against rental income over the life of the Preferred Care master lease.


Item 2.                                                          MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Executive Overview

Business

LTC Properties, Inc. a self-administered health care real estate investment trust (or REIT) commenced operations in 1992.  We invest primarily in long-term care and other health care related properties through mortgage loans, property lease transactions and other investments.  The following table summarizes our portfolio as of September 30, 2006:March 31, 2007:

Type of
Property

 

Gross
Investments

 

Percentage
of
Investments

 

For the nine
months ended
09/30/06
Revenues (2)

 

Percentage
of
Revenues

 

Number
of
Properties

 

Number
of
Beds/Units

 

Investment 
per
Bed/Unit

 

Number 
of 
Operators 
(1)

 

Number 
of
States (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the three

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage

 

months ended 

 

Percentage

 

Number

 

Number

 

Investment

 

of

 

Number

 

Type of

 

Gross

 

of

 

03/31/07

 

of

 

of

 

of

 

per

 

Operators

 

of

 

Property

 

Investments

 

Investments

 

Revenues (2)

 

Revenues

 

Properties

 

Beds/Units

 

Bed/Unit

 

(1)

 

States (1)

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Assisted Living Facilities

 

$

273,711

(3)

45.2

%

$

23,962

 

46.8

%

94

 

4,449

 

$

61.52

 

9

 

22

 

 

$

274,398

 

45.3

%

$

7,949

 

44.5

%

94

 

4,449

 

$

61.68

 

9

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skilled Nursing Facilities

 

318,252

 

52.6

%

26,186

 

51.1

%

121

 

13,953

 

22.81

 

46

 

24

 

 

318,441

 

52.6

%

9,542

 

53.5

%

119

 

13,800

 

23.07

 

47

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schools

 

13,020

 

2.2

%

1,071

 

2.1

%

2

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

2

 

2

 

 

13,020

 

2.1

%

363

 

2.0

%

2

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totals

 

$

604,983

 

100.0

%

$

51,219

 

100.0

%

217

 

18,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

605,859

 

100.0

%

$

17,854

 

100.0

%

215

 

18,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

We have leased or mortgage investments in 32 states to 54 different operators.

(2)

Revenues exclude interest and other income from non-mortgage loan sources and includes $365,000 of revenue from properties that were sold in the first quarter of 2006.

(3)

In January 2006, we sold four assisted living properties operated by Sunwest with a total of 431 units to an entity formed by the principals of Sunwest for $58.5 million. We received $54.5 million in proceeds after paying approximately $3.8 million of 8.75% State of Oregon bond obligations related to one of the properties sold. As a result of the sale, we recognized a gain of $31.9 million.

(1)  We have leased or mortgage investments in 32 states to 53 different operators.

(2)  Revenues exclude interest and other income from non-mortgage loan sources.

Our primary objectives are to sustain and enhance stockholder equity value and provide current income for distribution to stockholders through real estate investments in long-term care properties and other health care related properties managed by experienced operators.  To meet these objectives, we attempt to invest in properties that provide opportunity for additional value and current returns to our stockholders and diversify our investment portfolio by geographic location, operator and form of investment.

Substantially all of our revenues and sources of cash flows from operations are derived from operating lease rentals and interest earned on outstanding loans receivable.  Our investments in mortgage loans and owned properties represent our primary source of liquidity to fund distributions and are dependent upon the performance of the operators on their lease and loan obligations and the rates earned thereon.  To the extent that the operators experience operating difficulties and are unable to generate sufficient cash to make payments to us, there could be a material adverse impact on our consolidated results of operations, liquidity and/or financial condition.  To mitigate this risk, we monitor our investments through a variety of methods determined by the type of health care facility and operator.  Our monitoring process includes periodic review of financial statements for each facility, periodic review of operator credit, scheduled property inspections and review of covenant compliance relating to real estate taxes and insurance.

In addition to our monitoring and research efforts, we also structure our investments to help mitigate payment risk.  We typically invest in or finance up to 90 percent of the stabilized appraised value of a property.  Some operating leases and loans are credit enhanced by guaranties and/or letters of credit.  In addition, operating leases are typically structured as master leases and loans are generally cross-defaulted and cross-collateralized with other loans, operating leases or agreements between us and the operator and its affiliates.


For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, rental income and interest income from mortgage loans and notes receivable represented 71%77% and 21%19%, respectively, of total gross revenues.   Our lease structure contains fixed annual rental escalations, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the


minimum lease period.  Certain leases have annual rental escalations that are contingent upon changes in the Consumer Price Index and/or changes in the gross operating revenues of the property.  This revenue is not recognized until the appropriate contingencies have been resolved.  This lease structure initially generates lower revenues and net income but enables us to generate additional growth and minimize non-cash straight-line rent over time.

Depending upon the availability and cost of external capital, we anticipate making additional investments in health care related properties.  New investments are generally funded from invested cash on hand and temporary borrowings under our unsecured line of credit and internally generated cash flows.  Our investments generate internal cash from rent and interest receipts and principal payments on mortgage loans receivable.  Permanent financing for future investments, which replaces funds drawn under our unsecured line of credit, is expected to be provided through a combination of public and private offerings of debt and equity securities and the incurrence of secured debt.  We believe our liquidity and various sources of available capital are sufficient to fund operations, meet debt service obligations (both principal and interest), make dividend distributions and finance future investments.

Key Transactions

During the first ninethree months of 20062007, we sold four assisted livinginvested $1.2 million under agreements to expand and renovate 12 properties with aoperated by seven different operators.  The total of 431 units and one 174-bed skilled nursing property.  We recognized a gain of $32.6 million on the two transactions and received total net cash proceeds of $54.0 million after paying $3.8commitment under these agreements is $8.7 million, of 8.75% Statewhich $6.3 million had been invested as of Oregon bond obligations related to oneMarch 31, 2007.  These investments are at an average yield of the properties sold.  Also during 2006 we purchased five skilled nursing properties with a total of 373 beds for $13.5 million in cash.  One of the properties was acquired in a like-kind exchange transaction with a fair market value of $3.4 million.9.8%.

Key Performance Indicators, Trends and Uncertainties

We utilize several key performance indicators to evaluate the various aspects of our business.  These indicators are discussed below and relate to concentration risk and credit strength.  Management uses these key performance indicators to facilitate internal and external comparisons to our historical operating results, in making operating decisions and for budget planning purposes.

Concentration Risk.  We evaluate our concentration risk in terms of asset mix, investment mix, operator mix and geographic mix.  Concentration risk is valuable to understand what portion of our investments could be at risk if certain sectors were to experience downturns. Asset mix measures the portion of our investments that are real property.  In order to qualify as an equity REIT, at least 75 percent of our total assets must be represented by real estate assets, cash, cash items and government securities.  Investment mix measures the portion of our investments that relate to our various property types.  Operator mix measures the portion of our investments that relate to our top three operators.  Geographic mix measures the portion of our investment that relate to our top five states.  The following table reflects our recent historical trends of concentration risk:


 

Period Ended

 

 

Period Ended

 

 

9/30/06

 

6/30/06

 

3/31/06

 

12/31/05

 

9/30/05

 

 

03/31/07

 

12/31/06

 

9/30/06

 

6/30/06

 

3/31/06

 

 

(gross investment, in thousands)

 

 

(gross investment, in thousands)

 

Asset mix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real property

 

$

485,460

 

$

476,541

 

$

468,435

 

$

500,723

 

$

500,430

 

 

$

489,836

 

$

488,287

 

$

485,460

 

$

476,541

 

$

468,435

 

Loans receivable

 

$

119,523

 

127,192

 

133,264

 

149,332

 

153,740

 

 

116,023

 

118,272

 

119,523

 

127,192

 

133,264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment mix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assisted living properties

 

$

273,711

 

$

276,720

 

$

280,748

 

$

313,628

 

$

313,742

 

 

$

274,398

 

$

274,052

 

$

273,711

 

$

276,720

 

$

280,748

 

Skilled nursing properties

 

318,252

 

313,993

 

307,931

 

323,407

 

327,408

 

 

318,441

 

319,487

 

318,252

 

313,993

 

307,931

 

School

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

13,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operator mix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alterra

 

$

84,194

 

$

84,194

 

$

84,194

 

$

84,194

 

$

84,194

 

 

$

84,210

 

$

84,210

 

$

84,194

 

$

84,194

 

$

84,194

 

Center Healthcare, Inc. (2)

 

72,422

 

71,969

 

71,550

 

71,580

 

73,802

 

EHSI

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

Sunwest (1)

 

 

 

 

64,803

 

64,814

 

Preferred Care, Inc. (1)

 

80,910

 

80,506

 

72,422

 

71,969

 

71,550

 

Extendicare REIT & ALC (combined)

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

88,034

 

Remaining operators

 

360,333

 

359,536

 

357,921

 

341,444

 

343,326

 

 

352,705

 

353,809

 

360,333

 

359,536

 

357,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geographic mix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

California

 

$

44,697

 

$

44,950

 

$

45,198

 

$

54,185

 

$

56,257

 

 

$

44,170

 

$

44,439

 

$

44,697

 

$

44,950

 

$

45,198

 

Florida

 

45,204

 

48,032

 

47,536

 

53,935

 

53,893

 

 

46,181

 

45,693

 

45,204

 

48,032

 

47,536

 

Ohio

 

52,838

 

52,488

 

45,939

 

50,511

 

50,537

 

 

53,480

 

53,210

 

52,838

 

52,488

 

45,939

 

Texas

 

97,339

 

10,769

 

96,952

 

98,781

 

99,198

 

 

96,516

 

96,947

 

97,339

 

97,636

 

96,952

 

Washington

 

28,002

 

20,952

 

21,024

 

21,094

 

21,162

 

 

27,846

 

27,925

 

28,002

 

20,952

 

21,024

 

Remaining states

 

336,903

 

426,542

 

345,050

 

371,549

 

373,123

 

 

337,666

 

338,345

 

336,903

 

339,675

 

345,050

 

 


(1)       In January 2006, we sold four assisted living properties operated by Sunwest with a total of 431 units to an entity formed by the principals of Sunwest for $58.5 million.  We received $54.5 million in proceeds after paying $3.8 million of 8.75% State of Oregon bond obligations related to one of the properties sold.  As a result of the sale, we recognized a gain of $31.9 million.  As of March 31, 2006, Sunwest operates four assisted living properties which do not represent more than 10% of total assets.  Therefore, beginning with March 31, 2006, the value of the assets operated by Sunwest is grouped into the Remaining Operators category.

(2)                      In October 2006 we entered into a lease termination agreement with Center Healthcare, Inc. relating to 25 skilled nursing properties.  As of November 1, 2006 these assets25 properties are under a master lease with Preferred Care, Inc.  Also, Preferred Care, Inc. leases a skilled nursing property under a separate lease agreement and operates six skilled nursing properties securing six mortgage loans receivable we have with unrelated third parties.

Credit Strength.  We measure our credit strength both in terms of leverage ratios and coverage ratios.  Our leverage ratios include debt to book capitalization and debt to market capitalization.  The leverage ratios indicate how much of our balance sheet capitalization is relatedrelates to long-term debt.  Our coverage ratios include interest coverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio.  The coverage ratios indicate our ability to service interest and fixed charges (interest plus preferred dividends).  The coverage ratios are based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.  Leverage ratios and coverage ratios are widely used by investors, analysts and rating agencies in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies.  The following table reflects the recent historical trends for our credit strength measures:

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

9/30/06

 

6/30/06

 

3/31/06

 

12/31/05

 

9/30/05

 

 

03/31/07

 

12/31/06

 

9/30/06

 

6/30/06

 

3/31/06

 

Debt to book capitalization ratio

 

11.6

%

12.8

%

13.0

%

16.9

%

15.8

%

 

9.6

%

9.7

%

11.6

%

12.8

%

13.0

%

Debt to market capitalization ratio

 

7.7

%

9.1

%

8.8

%

11.9

%

11.1

%

 

6.0

%

5.9

%

7.7

%

9.1

%

8.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest coverage ratio

 

8.9

x(1)

9.7

x

9.1

x

8.7

x

7.7

x

 

13.7

x

10.4

x

8.9

x(1)

9.7

x

9.1

x

Fixed charge coverage ratio

 

2.6

x(1)

2.8

x

2.8

x

2.7

x

2.6

x

 

3.1

x

2.8

x

2.6

x(1)

2.8

x

2.8

x

 


(1)                      As a result of including thea one time $1.0 million proposed IRS settlement (see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies) in the annualized calculation of coverage ratios, our ratios were lower than as of six months ended June 30, 2006.  Excluding this charge, our Interest Coverage ratio would have been 9.4x and our Fixed Charge ratio would have been 2.8x.


We evaluate our key performance indicators in conjunction with current expectations to determine if historical trends are indicative of future results. Our expected results may not be achieved and actual results may differ materially from our expectations.  This may be a result of various factors, including, but not limited to

·                  The status of the economy;

·                  The status of capital markets, including prevailing interest rates;

·                  Compliance with and changes to regulations and payment policies within the health care industry;

·                  Changes in financing terms;

·                  Competition within the health care and senior housing industries; and

·                  Changes in federal, state and local legislation.

Management regularly monitors the economic and other factors listed above.  We develop strategic and tactical plans designed to improve performance and maximize our competitive position. Our ability to achieve our financial objectives is dependent upon our ability to effectively execute these plans and to appropriately respond to emerging economic and company-specific trends.

Operating Results

Three months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 compared to three months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, increased to $18.1$18.7 million from $17.0$18.0 million for the same period in 2005.2006.  Rental income for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2007, increased $1.8 million from the same period in 2006 increased $1.4 million primarily as a result of rental income from new properties ($0.90.5 million), straight-line rental income net of amortization of lease costs ($0.10.5 million), a new master lease entered into during the fourth quarter of 2006 ($0.4 million) and rental increases provided for in existing lease agreements ($0.4 million).  Same store rental income, properties owned for the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, and the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, and excluding straight-line rental income, increased $0.4$0.8 million due to rental increases provided for in existing lease agreements.agreements ($0.4 million) and a new master lease entered into during the fourth quarter of 2006 ($0.4 million).

Interest income from mortgage loans and notes receivable decreased $0.3 million from the prior year due to payoffs partially offset by new loans originated or acquired in 2005.

Interest income from REMIC Certificates for the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, decreased $0.8$0.9 million compared tofrom the same period of 2005in 2006 primarily due to the dissolution of the 1994-1 and 1996-1 REMIC Pools, and the effective repurchase of the mortgage loans in the remaining REMIC pool as discussed in Note 6.Real Estate Investments to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.payoffs.

Interest and other income for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2007, decreased $0.2 million from the same period in 2006 increased $0.8 million primarily due to new notes, temporary investment income resulting from higher cash balances, andpayoffs offset by interest and dividend income from our investment in marketable securities.

Interest expense for the third quarter of 2006three months ended March 31, 2007 was $0.3$0.6 million lower than the third quarter of 2005same period in 2006 due to a decrease in average debt outstanding during the period resulting from the payoff of mortgage loans capital leases and bond obligations.the senior participation payable.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the third quarter of 2006three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $0.2$0.1 million from the third quarter of 2005same period in 2006 due to acquisitions in the second half of 2006 and capital improvements to existing properties and the conversions of mortgage loans into owned properties.

Legal expenses were comparable duringfor each of the third quarter of 2006three month periods ended March 31, 2007 and the third quarter of 2005.


2006.

Operating and other expenses were $1.0$0.3 million higher in the third quarter of 2006three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to the third quarter of 2005same period in 2006 primarily as a result of a $1.0$0.1 million accrualincrease due to the vesting of restricted stock, a $0.1 million increase in franchise taxes from various states and $0.1 million in non-recurring accounting fees related to a proposed closing agreement pending with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).  During the third quarter of 2006, we voluntarily approached the IRS settlement agreement. See Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies-Federal Income Taxesto correct our filingconsolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year 2000, which is a closed year.  In Septemberended December 31, 2006 we submitted a closing agreement for further discussion of the IRS approval to correct a technical violation which occurred in the spring of 2000.settlement.


Minority interest expense was comparable duringof each of the third quarter of 2006three month periods ended March 31, 2007 and the third quarter of 2005.2006.

During the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we recognized $0.7 million in net income from discontinued operations compared to $0.1 million duringgain related to the same periodsale of 2005.

Nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2005

Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, increased to $54.8 million from $54.4 million forone closed and previously impaired skilled nursing property.  During the same period in 2005.  Rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, increased $1.1 million primarily as a result of properties acquired in 2005 and 2006 ($2.7 million), new leases and rental increases provided for in existing lease agreements ($1.2 million) and an increase in straight-line rental income ($0.9 million) partially offset by the receipt a note payoff in 2005 as described in Note 3. Notes Receivable, part of which related to past due rents received in 2005 that were not previously accrued ($3.7 million).  Same store rental income, properties owned for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, and the nine months ended September 30, 2005, and excluding straight-line rental income, decreased $2.5 million due to the receipt in 2005 of past due rents that were not previously accrued ($3.7 million) partially offset by rental increases provided for in existing lease agreements ($1.2 million).

Interest income from mortgage loans and notes receivable increased $2.1 million from the prior year due to new loans originated or acquired in 2005, partially offset by mortgage loans that paid off.

There was no interest income from REMIC Certificates for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same period of 2005 due to the dissolution of the 1994-1 and 1996-1 REMIC Pools, and the effective repurchase of the mortgage loans in the remaining REMIC pool as discussed in Note 6.Real Estate Investments to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Interest and other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, increased $0.6 million primarily as a result of new notes ($0.4 million), temporary investment income resulting from higher cash balances ($1.4 million), interest and dividend income from our investment in marketable securities ($0.9 million) and prepayment premiums received in conjunction with mortgage loans that paid off early ($0.4 million), partially offset by the effects of a note payoff in 2005 as described in Note 3. Notes Receivable, part of which related to past due interest on the note that was not previously accrued ($2.3 million) and interest received in 2005 on notes that paid off in 2005 ($0.2 million).

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 decreased $1.0 million from the comparable period in 2005, due to a decrease in average borrowings outstanding during the period as a result of the payoff of mortgage loans, capital leases and bond obligations.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 increased $1.0 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due to acquisitions and the conversions of mortgage loans into owned properties.

Legal expenses were comparable during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.


Operating and other expenses were $0.6 million higher in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due to a $0.5 million reimbursement in 2005 of certain expenses we paid in prior years on behalf of an operator.

Minority interest expense was comparable during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006 we recognized a $32.6gain of $31.9 million gain onfrom the sale of assetsfour assisted living properties and income from discontinued operations related to properties sold of $0.8 million.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2005 we recognized a $0.8 million loss on sale of assets and income from discontinued operations of $2.7$0.6 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, our real estate investment portfolio (before accumulated depreciation and amortization) consisted of $485.5$489.8 million invested primarily in owned long-term care properties and mortgage loans of approximately $118.2$116.0 million (net of(prior to deducting a $1.3$1.0 million reserve).  Our portfolio consists of direct investments (properties that we either own or on which we hold promissory notes secured by first mortgages) in 121119 skilled nursing properties, 94 assisted living properties and two schools in 32 states.  For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we had net cash provided by operating activities of $41.6$13.3 million.

For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we had net cash provided by investing activities of $66.1$1.5 million.  We acquired three skilled nursing properties in Ohio with a total of 150 beds for $6.4 million.  These properties are leased to a third party under a 10-year master lease, with two five-year renewal options.  The initial annual rent is approximately $0.7 million, a 10.3% current yield, and increases 2.5% annually.  Additionally we acquired a 123-bed skilled nursing property located in the state of Washington for $7.1 million and a 100-bed skilled nursing property located in Arizona in exchange for a 174-bed skilled nursing property in Arizona with a fair market value of $3.4 million.  The two new properties were leased to a third party under a ten-year master lease with two five-year renewal options at an initial effective yield of 12.0%, or approximately $1.3 million, and increases annually based upon the Consumer Price Index with a maximum annual increase of 2.5%.  We also invested $2.7$1.2 million at an average yield of 10.0%9.8% under agreements to expand and renovate nine12 properties operated by sixseven different operators.   We also sold a closed, previously impaired skilled nursing property to a third party for $0.2 million.  As a result of the sale, we recognized a net gain of $0.1 million.  Additionally, we invested $0.3 million in capital improvements to existing properties under various lease agreements whose rental rates already reflected this investment.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we received total net cash proceeds from the sale of four assisted living properties of $54.0 million after paying both closing costs and $3.8 million in principal and accrued interest to fully repay the 8.75% State of Oregon bond obligation related to one of the properties sold as discussed in Note 2. Real Estate Investments.  Additionally, we exchanged one 174-bed skilled nursing property located in Arizona for a 100-bed skilled nursing property located in Arizona.  We also received $29.8$2.3 million in principal payments on mortgage loans including $26.6$1.1 million related to the payoff of twelve mortgage loans secured by nine skilled nursing properties and three assisted living properties and the partial principal pay down of onea mortgage loan secured by onea skilled nursing property in Georgia.  DuringAdditionally, during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006, we invested $1.4 million in 60,000 shares of National Health Investors, Inc. common stock andMarch 31, 2007, we received $0.9 million in dividend and interest income from our investments in marketable securities.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we funded $1.4 million under various loans and line of credit agreements with certain operators.  At December 31, 2005, we held a Promissory Note (or Note) from Sunwest in the amount of $1.5 million.  During the fourth quarter of 2005, we sold an option to purchase four of our assisted living properties to Sunwest.  The price of the option was $0.5 million in cash and the Note.  During the first quarter of 2006, the option to purchase the properties was exercised and the proceeds from the payoff of the Note were applied to the purchase price of the four properties (see Note 2. Real Estate Investments).  Additionally,


during the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we received $0.7$0.6 million in principal payments on notes receivable.

For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we used $65.3$13.7 million of cash in financing activities.  We borrowed $2.0 million and repaid $18.0 million under our Unsecured Revolving Credit.  Additionally, $9.1 million in principal was received by the non-recourse senior mortgage participation holder and we paid $1.4$0.7 million in principal payments on mortgage loans payable, bonds and capital lease obligations.

During the first nine months of 2006, we repurchased and retired 71,493 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1.5 million or $20.65 per share.  The shares were purchased on the open market under a Board authorization to purchase up to 5,000,000 shares.  Including these purchases, 2,604,393 shares have been purchased under this authorization.  Therefore, we continue to have an open Board authorization to purchase an additional 2,395,607 shares.

payable.  We also paid cash dividends on our Series C, Series E, and Series F preferred stocks totaling $2.4$0.8 million, $0.5$0.1 million and $10.0$3.3 million, respectively.  Additionally, we declared cash dividends on our common stock totaling $16.8 million and paid cash dividends on our common stock totaling $25.2$8.9 million.  In October 2006,April 2007, we declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.12$0.125 per share on our common stock for the months of October, November,April, May and December 2006,June 2007, payable on OctoberApril 30, May 31 November 30, and DecemberJune 29, 2006,2007, respectively, to stockholders of record on OctoberApril 20, May 23 November 22, and December 22, 2006,June 21, 2007, respectively.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006, we received $0.2 million, which represented payment in full, on a note receivable from a stockholder.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we received $0.2 million in conjunction with the exercise of 32,60030,000 stock options.  The total market value as of the dates of exercise was approximately $0.7$0.8 million.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, holders of 46,2343,387 shares of our 8.5% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (or Series E preferred stock) notified us of their election to convert such shares into 92,4686,774 shares of our common stock at the Series E preferred stock conversion rate of $12.50 per share.  Subsequent to September 30, 2006,three months ended March 31, 2007, holders of 112,3986,499 shares of our Series E preferred stock notified us of their election to convert such shares into 224,79612,998 shares of common stock.  Subsequent to this most recent conversion, there are 194,043183,758 shares of our Series E preferred stock outstanding.

On October 18, 2006, we entered into an agreement to make available to CLC up to $9.5 million as a lease termination fee to terminate our master lease with them effective November 1, 2006.  Simultaneously, we re-leased the 25 properties to Preferred Care, Inc. (or Preferred Care) under a 15-year master lease with two five-year renewal options.  We have agreed with Preferred Care that the monthly rental amounts for November and December 2006 will be at the monthly CLC rate of approximately $0.6 million.  The initial annual minimum rent beginning in January 2007 is $8.2 million and increases annually by 2.5% on each November 1st thereafter.  The initial annual minimum rent we will receive from Preferred Care is approximately $1.6 million more than we were receiving from CLC.  We committed to provide Preferred Care with up to $3.0 million for capital improvements and will invest this amount, if requested by Preferred Care, at no additional investment return.  This commitment expires March 31, 2010.  Additionally, we committed to provide Preferred Care with up to $7.1 million for capital improvements for specific properties.  Preferred Care’s minimum rent will increase by an amount equal to 11.0% of our final funding of part or all of the $7.1 million including capitalized interest during any construction project.  As part of the new agreement, we agreed to invest $0.3 million for inventory and equipment needs at the 25 properties.

At September 30, 2006, the line of credit loan with CLC, which is included in Other Notes Receivable and is collateralized by all of the outstanding receivables of CLC, is $3.8 million.  Currently, the net receivables as reported to us by CLC exceed the line of credit loan balance and at this time we believe all amounts are collectible.  Certain provisions of the lease termination agreement with CLC provide that under certain conditions some of the $9.5 million lease termination fee could be applied against the outstanding line


of credit balance.  Also as part of the lease termination agreement we have made provisions for payment of collateralized CLC receivables to be deposited in our bank account.

We believe that by the time we report 2006 year end results, we will have a more accurate estimation of the total cost, including legal fees and uncollectible amounts under the line of credit, if any, associated with this lease termination and this total amount will be amortized against rental income over the life of the Preferred Care master lease.

We expect our future income and ability to make distributions from cash flows from operations to depend on the collectibility of our rents and mortgage loans receivable.  The collection of these loans and rents will be dependent, in large part, upon the successful operation by the operators of the skilled nursing properties and assisted living properties we own or are pledged to us and the school we own.  The operating results of the facilities will be impacted by various factors over which the operators/owners may have no


control.  Those factors include, without limitation, the status of the economy, changes in supply of or demand for competing long-term care facilities, ability to control rising operating costs, and the potential for significant reforms in the long-term care industry.  In addition, our future growth in net income and cash flow may be adversely impacted by various proposals for changes in the governmental regulations and financing of the long-term care industry.  We cannot presently predict what impact these proposals may have, if any.  We believe that an adequate provision has been made for the possibility of loans proving uncollectible but we will continually evaluate the financial status of the operations of the skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and the school.  In addition, we will monitor our borrowers and the underlying collateral for mortgage loans and will make future revisions to the provision, if considered necessary.

Our investments, principally our investments in mortgage loans and owned properties, are subject to the possibility of loss of their carrying values as a result of changes in market prices, interest rates and inflationary expectations.  The effects on interest rates may affect our costs of financing our operations and the fair market value of our financial assets.  Generally our loans have predetermined increases in interest rates and our leases have agreed upon annual increases.  Inasmuch as we may initially fund some of our investments with variable interest rate debt, we would be at risk of net interest margin deterioration if medium and long-term rates were to increase.  As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, only $5.5$5.1 million of our debt was at a variable interest rate.

We believe that our current cash balance, cash flow from operations available for distribution or reinvestment, our current borrowing capacity and (based on market conditions) our ability to issue debt and equity securities are sufficient to provide for payment of our current operating costs, meet debt obligations, provide funds for distribution to the holders of our preferred stock and pay common dividends at least sufficient to maintain our REIT status and repay borrowings at, or prior to, their maturity.

Critical Accounting Policies

We adoptedRevenue Recognition.  Rental revenue is recorded in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R)13. “Accounting for Leases” and SEC Staff Bulletin No. 104 “Revenue Recognition” (or SAB 104).  Base rents under operating leases are accrued as earned over the terms of the leases.  Substantially all of our leases contain provisions for specified annual increases over the rents of the prior year.  Rental revenues relating to leases that contain specified rental increases over the life of the lease are recognized on the straight-line basis when we believe that all of the rent related to a particular lease will be collected according to the terms of the lease.  We will discontinue booking rent on a straight-line basis if the lessee becomes delinquent in rent owed under the terms of the lease and has been put on “non-accrual” status (i.e. we have stopped booking rent on an accrual basis for a particular lease because the collection of rent is uncertain).  Once a lease is on “non-accrual” status, we will evaluate the collectibility of the related straight-line rent asset.

Interest on mortgage loans is recognized using the “modified-prospective”effective interest method.  We adoptedconsider a loan to be non-performing after 60 days of non-payment of amounts due and do not recognize unpaid mortgage interest income from that loan until the fair-value-based methodamounts have been received.  If our evaluation of accountingthe collectibility of our mortgage loans receivable indicates we may not recover the full value of the receivable, we provide a reserve against the portion of the receivable that we estimate may not be recovered.  This analysis requires us to determine whether there are factors indicating a receivable may not be fully collectible and to estimate the amount of the receivable that may not be collected.

If the collectibility of revenue is determined incorrectly, the amount and timing of our reported revenue could be significantly affected.  If our evaluation indicates that collectibility is not reasonably assured we may place an investment on non-accrual status or reserve against all or a portion of current income as an offset to revenue.  If our assumptions or estimates regarding the collectibility of future rent payments related to a lease change, we may have to record a reserve or write-off the existing related straight-line rent asset.  The ultimate amount of straight-line rent we realize could be less than amounts


recorded.  If our assumptions or estimates regarding the collectibility of a mortgage loan receivable change in the future, we may have to record a reserve to reduce the carrying value of the mortgage loan receivable (see “Allowance for share-basedLoan Losses” below).  During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we recorded $1.2 million in straight-line rent.  At March 31, 2007, the straight-line rent receivable balance recorded under the caption “Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets” on the balance sheet was $7.0 million.

Allowance for Loan Losses.  Mortgage loans receivable are recorded on an amortized cost basis.  We maintain a valuation allowance based upon the expected collectibility of our mortgage loans receivable.  The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate to absorb potential losses in our loans receivable.  Changes in the valuation allowance are included in current period earnings.

The determination of the allowance is based on a quarterly evaluation of all outstanding loans.  If this evaluation indicates that there is a greater risk of loan charge-offs, additional allowances or placement on non-accrual status may be required.  We evaluate the collectibility of our mortgage loans receivable based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, delinquency status, historical loan charge-offs, financial strength of the borrower and guarantors and the value of the underlying property.  During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we recorded a $0.3 million decrease in our allowance for loan losses.  At March 31, 2007, the allowance for loan losses balance was $1.0 million.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.   We review our long-lived assets for potential impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”.   Impairment losses are recorded when events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset is impaired and the estimated undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset are less than its carrying amount. Management assesses the impairment of properties individually and impairment losses are calculated as the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of assets to be held and used, and the carrying amount over the fair value less cost to sell in instances where management has determined that we will dispose of the property.  In determining fair value, we use current appraisals or other third party opinions of value and other estimates of fair value such as estimated discounted future cash flows.

In accordance with SFAS No. 114 “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan” we evaluate the carrying values of mortgage loans receivable on an individual basis.  Management periodically evaluates the realizability of future cash flows from the mortgages when events or circumstances, such as the non-receipt of principal and interest payments effective January 1, 2003,and/or significant deterioration of the financial condition of the borrower, indicate that the carrying amount of the mortgage loan receivable may not be recoverable.  An impairment charge is recognized in current period earnings and is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the mortgage loan receivable and the discounted cash flows expected to be received, or if foreclosure is probable, the fair value of the collateral securing the mortgage.

This analysis requires us to determine if indicators of impairment exist and to estimate the most likely stream of cash flows to be generated by the asset (if the asset is going to be held) or the fair value less estimated cost to sell (if the asset is going to be sold).  If our assumptions, projections or estimates regarding an asset change in the future, we may have to record an impairment charge to reduce or further reduce the net book value of such asset.  During the three months ended March 31, 2007 we did not recognize any impairment charges.

Depreciation and Useful Lives.  Land, buildings and improvements are recorded at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value.  The allocation of the cost between land and building, and the determination of the useful life of a property are based on management’s estimates.  We calculate depreciation on our buildings and improvements using the prospectivestraight-line method described in SFAS No. 148 “Accountingbased on estimated useful lives generally ranging from 35 to 40 years for Stock-Based Compensation-Transitionbuildings, three to 15 years for improvements and Disclosurethree to seven years for equipment.  We review and therefore have recognized compensationadjust useful lives periodically.  If we do not allocate appropriately between land and building or we incorrectly estimate the useful lives of our assets, our computation of depreciation and amortization will not appropriately reflect the usage of the assets over future periods.  If we overestimate the useful life of an asset, the depreciation expense related to all employee stock-based awards granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2003.

We use the Black-Scholes-Merton formula to estimateasset will be understated, which could result in an impairment charge in the valuefuture.  For the three months ended March 31, 2007, we recorded depreciation and amortization expense of stock options granted to employees.  This model requires management to make certain estimates including stock volatility, discount rate and the termination discount factor.  If management incorrectly estimates these variables, the results of operations could be affected.  Because SFAS No. 123(R) must be applied not only to new awards but to previously granted awards that are not fully vested on the effective date, and because we adopted SFAS No. 123 using the prospective transition method (which applied only to awards granted, modified or settled after$3.5 million.


the adoption date), compensation cost for some previously granted awards that was not recognized under SFAS No. 123 is recognized under SFAS No. 123(R).  However, had we adopted SFAS No. 123(R) in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have approximated the impact of SFAS No. 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net income and earnings per share disclosed in Note 7. Stockholders’ Equity.  SFAS No. 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as required under current literature.  Because we qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, we are not subject to Federal income taxation.  Therefore, this new reporting requirement does not have an impact on our statement of cash flows.

For further discussion of our critical accounting policies, see our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.2006.

Risk Factors

Certain information contained in this report includes forward looking statements, which can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “should” or comparable terms or negatives thereof.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements.  These risks and uncertainties include (without limitation) the following: the effect of economic and market conditions and changes in interest rates, government policy changes relating to the health care industry including changes in reimbursement levels under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, changes in reimbursement by other third party payors, the financial strength of the operators of our properties as it affects the continuing ability of such operators to meet their obligations to us under the terms of our agreements with our borrowers and operators, the amount and the timing of additional investments, access to capital markets and changes in tax laws and regulations.  Other important factors are identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, including factors identified under the headings “Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”  Finally, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements.

Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Readers are cautioned that statements contained in this section “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” are forward looking and should be read in conjunction with the disclosure under the heading “Risk Factors” set forth above.

We are exposed to market risks associated with changes in interest rates as they relate to our mortgage loans receivable and debt.  Interest rate risk is sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors that are beyond our control.

We do not utilize interest rate swaps, forward or option contracts or foreign currencies or commodities, or other types of derivative financial instruments.  The purpose of the following disclosure is to provide a framework to understand our sensitivity to hypothetical changes in interest rates as of September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.

Our future earnings, cash flows and estimated fair values relating to financial instruments are dependent upon prevalent market rates of interest, such as LIBOR or term rates of U.S. Treasury Notes.  Changes in interest rates generally impact the fair value, but not future earnings or cash flows, of mortgage loans receivable and fixed rate debt.  For variable rate debt, such as our Unsecured Revolving Credit, changes in interest rates generally do not impact the fair value, but do affect future earnings and cash flows.


At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, based on the prevailing interest rates for comparable loans and estimates made by management, the fair value of our mortgage loans receivable using an 8.5% discount rate was approximately $130.1$126.7 million.  A 1% increase in such rates would decrease the estimated fair value of our mortgage loans by approximately $3.8$3.9 million while a 1% decrease in such rates would increase their estimated fair value by approximately $4.0$4.1 million.  A 1% increase or decrease in applicable interest rates would not have a material impact on the fair value of our fixed rate debt.

The estimated impact of changes in interest rates discussed above are determined by considering the impact of the hypothetical interest rates on our borrowing costs, lending rates and current U.S. Treasury rates from which our financial instruments may be priced.  We currently do not believe that future market rate risks related to our financial instruments will be material to our financial position or results of operations.  These analyses do not consider the effects of industry specific events, changes in the real estate markets, or other overall economic activities that could increase or decrease the fair value of our financial instruments.  If such events or changes were to occur, we would consider taking actions to mitigate and/or reduce any negative exposure to such changes.  However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the sensitivity analysis assumes no changes in our capital structure.

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules


13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (or “Exchange Act”)). As of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and that it is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Audit Committee, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Certain information contained in this report includes forward looking statements, which can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “should” or comparable terms or negatives thereof.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements.  These risks and uncertainties include (without limitation) the following: the effect of economic and market conditions and changes in interest rates, government policy changes relating to the health care industry including changes in reimbursement levels under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, changes in reimbursement by other third party payors, the financial strength of the operators of our properties as it affects the continuing ability of such operators to meet their obligations to us under the terms of our agreements with our borrowers and operators, the amount and the timing of additional investments, access to capital markets and changes in tax laws and regulations.  Other important factors are identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, including factors identified under the headings “Business,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors.”  Finally, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On October 30, 2000, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program enabling us to repurchase up to 5,000,000 shares of our common stock on the open market.  This authorization does not expire until 5,000,000 have been repurchased or the board terminates its authorization.  We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2007.  An aggregate of 2,604,393 shares of common stock have been purchased under this authorization. Therefore, at March 31, 2007, we continue to have an open Board authorization to purchase an additional 2,395,607 shares.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.


Item 5.  Other Information

None.

Item 6.  Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as exhibits to this report:

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 19, 1997)

3.2

Articles of Amendment of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 19, 1997)

3.3

Articles Supplementary Classifying 2,000,000 Shares of 8.5% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998)

3.4

Articles Supplementary, reclassifying 5,000,000 shares of common stock into preferred stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on June 27, 2003)

3.5

Articles Supplementary Classifying 2,200,000 shares of 8.5% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 17, 2003)

3.6

Articles Supplementary Classifying 4,000,000 shares of 8.0% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2004)

3.7

Articles Supplementary, reclassifying and designating 40,000 shares of Series D Junior Participating Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. to authorized but unissued preferred stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 19, 2004)

3.8

Articles Supplementary Reclassifying 3,080,000 Shares of 9.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock and 2,000,000 Shares of 9% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock filed April 1, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004)

3.9

3.1           Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 19, 1997)

3.2           Articles of Amendment of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 19, 1997)

3.3           Articles Supplementary Classifying 2,000,000 Shares of 8.5% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998)

3.4           Articles Supplementary, reclassifying 5,000,000 shares of common stock into preferred stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on June 27, 2003)

3.5           Articles Supplementary Classifying 2,200,000 shares of 8.5% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 17, 2003)

3.6           Articles Supplementary Classifying 4,000,000 shares of 8.0% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2004)

3.7           Articles Supplementary, reclassifying and designating 40,000 shares of Series D Junior Participating Preferred Stock of LTC Properties, Inc. to authorized but unissued preferred stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 19, 2004)

3.8           Articles Supplementary Reclassifying 3,080,000 Shares of 9.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock and 2,000,000 Shares of 9% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock filed April 1, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on From 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004)

3.9Articles of Amendment replacing Section 7.1 regarding shares of stock authorized for issue is 60,000,000; made up of 45,000,000 common and 15,000,000 preferred shares filed June 24, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004).


3.10

Articles Supplementary Classifying an additional 2,640,000 Shares of 8.0% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock filed July 16, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.13 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004).

3.11

Certificate of Correction to Articles of Amendment filed on June 24, 2004. Changes par value of authorized shares of stock from $650,000 to $600,000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.14 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004)

3.12

Amended and Restated By-Laws of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996)

31.1

Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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3.10         Articles Supplementary Classifying an additional 2,640,000 Shares of 8.0% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock filed July 16, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.13 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004).

3.11         Certificate of Correction to Articles of Amendment filed on June 24, 2004.  Changes par value of authorized shares of stock from $650,000 to $600,000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.14 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004)

3.12         Amended and Restated By-Laws of LTC Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LTC Properties, Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996)

31.1         Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2         Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32Certifications by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

In accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, certain instruments pertaining to Registrant’s long-term debt have not been filed; copies thereof will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.


* Certification will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

LTC PROPERTIES, INC.

 

Registrant

 

 

 

 

Dated: November 2, 2006

 

Dated: May 9, 2007

By:

/s/ WENDY L. SIMPSONPAMELA SHELLEY-KESSLER

 

 

 

Wendy L. SimpsonPamela Shelley-Kessler

 

 

Senior Vice President, Chief OperatingFinancial Officer

 

 

Chief Financial Officer  and TreasurerCorporate Secretary

 

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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