UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from                    to

 

Commission file number 000-52610

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Maryland 20-1237795

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Incorporation or Organization)

Identification No.)

 

1985 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Suite 1  
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(732) 367-0129

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 

Yes   þ    No    ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  

Yes  þ     No¨

 

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  ¨ Accelerated filer  ¨ Non-accelerated filer   þ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨  Noþ

 

As of NovemberMay 8, 2013,2014, there were approximately 25.625.8 million outstanding shares of common stock of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., including shares issued pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan.  

 

 
 

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

 

   Page
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION  
    
Item 1.Financial Statements  
    
 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 20122013 3
    
 Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2014  and 2013 and 2012 4
    
 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss)/Income (unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2014  and 2013 and 2012 5
    
 Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 6
    
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013 and 2012 7
    
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9
    
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 3021
    
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 4836
    
Item 4.Controls and Procedures 5037
    
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION  
    
Item 1.Legal Proceedings 5038
    
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 5138
    
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities 5138
    
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures 5138
    
Item 5.Other Information 5139
    
Item 6.Exhibits 5139

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

 As of September 30,
2013
  As of December 31, 2012  As of March 31, 2014  As of December 31, 2013 
 (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)     
Assets            
             
Investment property at cost $458,189  $353,405 
Less accumulated depreciation  (34,174)  (27,111)
Net investment property $415,165  $414,209 
  424,015   326,294         
Investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entity  10,550   -   9,361   9,496 
Cash and cash equivalents  38,687   98,805   61,492   52,899 
Marketable securities, available for sale  145,505   186,430   145,078   146,383 
Restricted escrows  39,550   44,639   12,869   20,145 
Tenant accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $531 and $260, respectively)  3,745   2,656 
Mortgages receivable  5,341   23,876 
Tenant accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $168 and $194, respectively)  3,535   3,366 
Mortgage receivable  5,286   5,310 
Intangible assets, net  3,172   3,794   2,104   1,964 
Interest receivable from related parties  281   2,230   -   171 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  17,878   14,342   16,317   16,109 
Assets held for sale  16,739   16,574   -   7,709 
        
Total Assets $705,463  $719,640  $671,207  $677,761 
        
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                
Mortgages payable $294,584  $208,600  $295,014  $295,278 
Notes payable  41,783   63,293   39,514   40,186 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities  40,508   42,678   15,216   18,381 
Due to sponsor  1,608   1,021   798   973 
Loans due to affiliates  -   2,340 
Tenant allowances and deposits payable  1,641   1,434   2,138   1,777 
Distributions payable  4,827   5,305   4,443   4,525 
Deferred rental income  1,161   857   1,920   1,414 
Acquired below market lease intangibles, net  1,342   1,552   940   989 
Liabilities held for sale  7,076   7,404   -   6,113 
        
Total Liabilities  394,530   334,484   359,983   369,636 
                
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13)        
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)        
        
Stockholders' equity:                
Company's Stockholders Equity:                
Preferred shares, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding  -   -   -   - 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 60,000 shares authorized, 25,533 and 30,049 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  255   300 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 60,000 shares authorized, 25,721and 25,635 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  257   256 
Additional paid-in-capital  218,655   266,115   202,245   211,447 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  31,920   50,207   41,176   34,050 
Accumulated surplus  28,645   27,877   20,469   23,002 
        
Total Company's stockholders' equity  279,475   344,499   264,147   268,755 
        
Noncontrolling interests  31,458   40,657   47,077   39,370 
        
Total Stockholders' Equity  310,933   385,156   311,224   308,125 
        
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $705,463  $719,640  $671,207  $677,761 

 

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

 

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)  

 

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2013  2012  2013  2012  2014  2013 
              
Revenues:                        
Rental income $16,941  $9,462  $42,805  $25,887  $17,921  $11,056 
Tenant recovery income  1,385   1,266   4,035   4,097   1,240   1,245 
Other service income  2,060   1,633   6,959   6,217   3,039   2,366 
                        
Total revenues  20,386   12,361   53,799   36,201   22,200   14,667 
                        
Expenses:                        
Property operating expenses  12,116   6,653   30,779   18,203   12,515   8,656 
Real estate taxes  1,274   1,050   3,587   3,057   1,352   1,037 
General and administrative costs  3,326   1,645   8,549   4,938   1,783   2,238 
Depreciation and amortization  3,342   2,375   8,532   7,009   3,970   2,363 
        
Total operating expenses  20,058   11,723   51,447   33,207   19,620   14,294 
                        
Operating income  328   638   2,352   2,994   2,580   373 
                        
Other income, net  278   406   1,308   1,146   296   246 
Mark to market adjustment on derivative financial instruments  4,670   1,819   3,160   (11,245)  (39)  (1,499)
Interest and dividend income  1,668   3,724   8,593   10,956 
Interest income  1,469   3,549 
Interest expense  (4,473)  (3,163)  (12,247)  (9,412)  (4,896)  (3,674)
(Loss)/gain on sale of marketable securities (includes (gain)/loss of ($21), $11, ($11,133) and $22, respectively, accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications)  (14)  490   13,803   92 
Bargain purchase gain  -   4,800   -   4,800 
Gain on sale of marketable securities (includes gain of $548 and $6, respectively, accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications)  1,167   11 
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  -   1,200 
Loss from investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entity  (135)  (2,086)
                        
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  -   -   1,200   30,287 
Income/(loss) from investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  142   182   (1,656)  353 
Net income from continuing operations  2,599   8,896   16,513   29,971 
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations  442   (1,880)
                        
Net income from discontinued operations  422   2,265   980   2,746   1,620   125 
Net income  3,021   11,161   17,493   32,717 
                        
Less: net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests  46   (600)  (1,438)  (3,457)
Net income/(loss)  2,062   (1,755)
                        
Net income attributable to Company's common shares $3,067  $10,561  $16,055  $29,260 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (152)  (263)
                        
Basic and diluted net income per Company's common share:                
Net income/(loss) attributable to Company's common shares $1,910  $(2,018)
        
Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per Company's common share:        
Continuing operations $0.09  $0.27  $0.52  $0.89  $0.01  $(0.07)
Discontinued operations  0.02   0.08   0.03   0.09   0.06   - 
                        
Net income per Company’s common share, basic and diluted $0.11  $0.35  $0.55  $0.98 
Net income/(loss) per Company’s common share, basic and diluted $0.07  $(0.07)
        
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted  27,395   29,958   29,213   29,903  25,723   30,122 

 

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

 

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)/INCOME

(Amounts in thousands) (Unaudited)  

 

  For the Three Months Ended September 30,  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2013  2012  2013  2012 
             
Net income $3,021  $11,161  $17,493  $32,717 
                 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:                
Unrealized (loss)/gain on available for sale securities  (8,251)  (648)  (8,631)  22,315 
Reclassification adjustment for (gain)/loss included in net income  (21)  11   (11,133)  22 
                 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income  (8,272)  (637)  (19,764)  22,337 
                 
Comprehensive (loss)/income  (5,251)  10,524   (2,271)  55,054 
                 
Less: Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests  660   (402)  39   (4,948)
                 
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to Company's common shares $(4,591) $10,122  $(2,232) $50,106 
  For the Three Months March 31, 
  2014  2013 
       
Net income/(loss) $2,062  $(1,755)
         
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities  8,383   1,614 
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income/(loss)  (548)  (6)
         
Other comprehensive income  7,835   1,608 
         
Comprehensive income/(loss)  9,897   (147)
         
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (861)  (316)
         
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Company's common shares $9,036  $(463)

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

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Amounts in thousands) (Unaudited)

 

  Common Shares                
  Number of Shares  Amount  Additional Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
  Accumulated Surplus  Total Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total Equity 
BALANCE, December 31, 2012  30,049  $300  $266,115  $50,207  $27,877  $40,657  $385,156 
                             
Net income  -   -   -   -   16,055   1,438   17,493 
Other comprehensive loss  -   -   -   (18,287)  -   (1,477)  (19,764)
                             
Distributions declared  -   -   -   -   (15,287)  -   (15,287)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   (7,751)  (7,751)
Contributions received from noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   1,707   1,707 
Redemption and cancellation of shares  (4,975)  (50)  (52,428)  -   -   -   (52,478)
Shares issued from distribution reinvestment program  459   5   4,968   -   -   -   4,973 
Notes receivable issued to non controlling interests  -   -   -   -   -   (697)  (697)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Units  -   -   -   -   -   (43,516)  (43,516)
Repayment of notes receivable from non controlling interests  -   -   -   -   -   41,097   41,097 
                             
BALANCE, September 30, 2013  25,533  $255  $218,655  $31,920  $28,645  $31,458  $310,933 

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

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)(Unaudited)

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2013  2012 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income $17,493  $32,717 
Less net income – discontinued operations  980   2,746 
Net income – continuing operations  16,513   29,971 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  8,532   7,009 
Mark to market adjustment on derivative financial instruments  (3,160)  11,245 
Gain on sale of marketable securities  (13,803)  (92)
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  (1,200)  (30,287)
Bargain purchase gain  -   (4,800)
Loss/(income) from investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  1,656   (353)
Other non-cash adjustments  (1,423)  (1,546)
Changes in assets and liabilities:     ��  
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets  3,285   1,207 
Increase in tenant and other accounts receivable  (1,225)  (454)
Increase in tenant allowance and security deposits payable  389   36 
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses  3,304   2,486 
Decrease/(increase) in due to Sponsor  587   (325)
Decrease/(increase) in deferred rental income  304   (413)
Net cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations  13,759   13,684 
Net cash provided by operating activities – discontinued operations  1,394   1,549 
Net cash provided by operating activities  15,153   15,233 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Purchase of investment property, net  (112,718)  (16,875)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary  -   (560)
Purchase of marketable securities  (5,683)  (6,983)
Payments on note payable  (2,340)  (60)
Contributions to investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  (12,639)  (106)
Collections on mortgages receivable  19,592   85 
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities  40,647   15,794 
Proceeds from disposition of investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  1,200   - 
Distribution from investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  -   146 
Deposit for purchase of real estate, net of refunds  2,250   2,400 
Release/(funding) of restricted escrows  4,454   (21,141)
Net cash used in investing activities – continuing operations  (65,237)  (27,300)
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities – discontinued operations  (449)  7,114 
Net cash used in investing activities  (65,686)  (20,186)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Mortgage payments  (2,039)  (13,451)
Payment of loan fees and expenses  (1,170)  (2,616)
Redemption and cancellation of common stock  (52,478)  (3,014)
Proceeds from mortgage financings  88,022   12,000 
Net payments on notes payable  (21,510)  18,647 
Notes receivable from noncontrolling interests  (697)  - 
Redemption of Series A Preferred Units  (43,516)  - 
Repayment of notes receivable from non controlling interests  41,097   - 
Contributions received from noncontrolling interests  1,707   6,732 
Contribution to discontinued operations  -   384 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests  (7,751)  (5,944)
Distributions paid to Company's common stockholders  (10,792)  (10,731)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities – continuing operations  (9,127)  2,007 
Net cash used in financing activities – discontinued operations  (458)  (7,135)
Net cash used in financing activities  (9,585)  (5,128)
         
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  (60,118)  (10,081)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  98,805   31,525 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $38,687  $21,444 
  Common  Additional Paid-In  Accumulated Other
Comprehensive 
    Total Noncontrolling   
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Income  Accumulated Surplus  Interests  Total Equity 
                      
BALANCE, December 31, 2013  25,635   256   211,447   34,050   23,002   39,370  $308,125 
Net income  -   -   -   -   1,910   152   2,062 
Other comprehensive income  -   -   -   7,126   -   709   7,835 
                             
Distributions declared  -   -   -   -   (4,443)  -   (4,443)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   (710)  (710)
Contributions received from noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   9   9 
Redemption and cancellation of shares and noncontrolling interests  (43)  (1)  (10,650)  -   -   7,547   (3,104)
Shares issued from distribution reinvestment program  129   2   1,448   -   -   -   1,450 
BALANCE, March 31, 2014  25,721   257   202,245   41,176   20,469   47,077  $311,224 

 

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

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)(Unaudited)

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2014  2013 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income/(loss) $2,062  $(1,755)
Less net income – discontinued operations  1,620   125 
Net income/(loss) – continuing operations  442   (1,880)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  3,970   2,363 
Mark to market adjustment on derivative financial instruments  39   1,499 
Gain on sale of marketable securities  (1,167)  (11)
Gain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  -   (1,200)
Loss from investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entity  135   2,086 
Other non-cash adjustments  (26)  (648)
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets  80   992 
Increase in tenant allowance and security deposits payable  343   198 
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses  1,295   (1,569)
Decrease in due to Sponsor  (175)  (209)
Increase/(decrease) in deferred rental income  506   (89)
Net cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations  5,442   1,532 
Net cash provided by operating activities – discontinued operations  44   665 
Net cash provided by operating activities  5,486   2,197 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Purchase of investment property, net  (6,156)  (27,892)
Purchase of marketable securities  (7,470)  - 
Contributions to investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  -   (11,623)
Collections on mortgage receivable  24   32 
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities  17,778   5,342 
Proceeds from disposition of investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  -   1,200 
Settlement of derivative financial instrument  (3,543)  - 
Deposit for purchase of real estate, net  -   (500)
Release of restricted escrows  7,159   4,808 
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities – continuing operations  7,792   (28,633)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities – discontinued operations  9,007   (91)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities  16,799   (28,724)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Mortgage payments  (816)  (442)
Payment of loan fees and expenses  (41)  (50)
Redemption and cancellation of common stock and noncontrolling interests  (3,104)  (1,274)
Proceeds from mortgage financing  553   6,440 
Net payments on notes payable  (672)  (15,380)
Contributions received from noncontrolling interests  9   3 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests  (710)  (2,157)
Distributions paid to Company's common stockholders  (3,076)  (3,636)
Net cash used in financing activities – continuing operations  (7,857)  (16,496)
Net cash used in financing activities – discontinued operations  (5,835)  (189)
Net cash used in financing activities  (13,692)  (16,685)
         
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  8,593   (43,212)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  52,899   98,805 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $61,492  $55,593 

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

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED:

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

(Amounts in thousands) (Unaudited )

 

 For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2013  2012  2014  2013 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:             
Cash paid for interest $10,050   8,900  $3,884   2,305 
Distributions declared $15,287   15,721  $4,443   5,204 
Value of shares issued from distribution reinvestment program $4,973   5,259  $1,450   1,671 
Issuance of note payable in exchange for remaining interest        
in CP Boston Joint Venture $-   2,400 
Non-cash purchase of investment property $4,164   1,713  $250   5,718 
Satisfaction of Promissory Note in exchange for        
Courtyard - Parsippany $-   9,300 

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

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

1.Organization

 

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Lightstone REIT”) was formed on June 8, 2004 (date of inception) and subsequently qualified as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) during the year ending December 31, 2006. Lightstone REIT was formed primarily for the purpose of engaging in the business of investing in and owning commercial and residential real estate properties located throughout the United States.

 

Lightstone REIT is structured as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT, and substantially all of its current and future business is and will be conducted through Lightstone Value Plus REIT, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership formed on July 12, 2004 (the “Operating Partnership”), in which Lightstone REIT as the general partner, held a 98.0%98.1% interest as of September 30, 2013.March 31, 2014.

 

The Lightstone REIT and the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the ‘‘Company’’ and the use of ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘our,’’ ‘‘us’’ or similar pronouns refers to the Lightstone REIT, its Operating Partnership or the Company as required by the context in which such pronoun is used.

 

The Company is managed by Lightstone Value Plus REIT, LLC (the “Advisor”), an affiliate of the Lightstone Group, Inc., under the terms and conditions of an advisory agreement. The Lightstone Group, Inc. previously served as the Company’s sponsor (the “Sponsor”) during its initial public offering, which closed on October 10, 2008. The Sponsor and Advisor are majority owned and controlled by David Lichtenstein, the Chairman of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) and its Chief Executive Officer.

 

The Company’s stock is not currently listed on a national securities exchange. The Company may seek to list its stock for trading on a national securities exchange only if a majority of its independent directors believe listing would be in the best interest of its stockholders. The Company does not intend to list its shares at this time. The Company does not anticipate that there would be any market for its shares of common stock until they are listed for trading. In the event the Company does not obtain listing prior to October 10, 2018 (the tenth anniversary of the completion of its initial public offering,) its charter requires that the Board of Directors must either (i) seek stockholder approval of an extension or amendment of this listing deadline; or (ii) seek stockholder approval to adopt a plan of liquidation of the corporation.

 

As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, on a collective basis, the Company (i) wholly owned and consolidates the operating results and financial condition of 53 retail properties containing a total of approximately 0.90.7 million square feet of retail space, 15 industrial properties containing a total of approximately 1.3 million square feet of industrial space, 67 multi-family residential properties containing a total of 1,5851,784 units, and 1412 hotel hospitality properties containing a total of 1,8501,557 rooms, (ii) majority owned and consolidates the operating results and financial condition of 1 residential development project, and (iii) owned an interest accounted for under the equity method of accounting in 1 office property containing a total of approximately 1.1 million square feet of office space. All of the Company’s properties are located within the United States. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, the retail properties, the industrial properties, the multi-family residential properties and the office property were 84.0%83.3%, 69.4%85.9%, 94.4%95.5% and 81.4%81.3% occupied based on a weighted-average basis, respectively. Its hotel hospitality properties’ average revenue per available room (“Rev PAR”) was $64.27$67.92 and occupancy was 68.8%56.2%, respectively for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013.March 31, 2014.

 

During the third quarter ofyear ended December 31, 2013 the Company’sCompany disposed of two Extended Stay Hotels located in Houston, Texas (the “Houston Extended Stay Hotels”) met the criteria to be classified as held for sale.and a retail shopping center (“Everson Pointe”) located in Snellville, Georgia. The operating results of the Houston Extended Stay Hotels areand Everson Pointe have been classified as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operationsoperations for all periods presented.

On January 22, 2014 the Company disposed of Crowe’s Crossing Shopping Center, (“Crowe’s Crossing”) a retail shopping center located in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The operating results of Crowe’s Crossing have been classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.  Additionally, the associated assets and liabilities of the Houston Extended Stay Hotels areCrowe’s Crossing have been classified as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all periods presented.

On July 30, 2012, the Company disposedconsolidated balance sheet as of the Brazos Crossing Power Center (“Brazos”), a retailing shopping center located in Lake Jackson, Texas. The operating results of Brazos through its date of disposition have been classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations.December 31, 2013.

 

Noncontrolling Interests

 

TheAs of March 31, 2014, the noncontrolling interests consist of (i) parties of the Company that hold units in the Operating Partnership (ii) notes receivable from noncontrolling interests and (iii)(ii) certain interests in consolidated subsidiaries. The units include SLP units, limited partner units Series A Preferred Units and Common Units. The noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries include ownership interests in Pro-DFJV Holdings LLC (“PRO”), LVP Rego Park, LLC (the “Rego Park Joint Venture”), 50-01 2nd2nd St Associates LLC (the “2nd“2nd Street Joint Venture”), LVP CY Baton Rouge Holdings LLC (“CY Baton Rouge”), LVP RI Baton Rouge Holdings LLC, (“RI Baton Rouge”), and LVP FFI Jonesboro Holdings LLC (“FFI Jonesboro”).the interests held by minority owners of certain of our hotels.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

 

PartialNoncontrolling Interests - Redemption of Series A Preferred Units and Partial Repayment of Notes Receivable due from Noncontrolling Interests

 

On September 30, 2013, as a result of various agreements (collectively, the “Series A Agreement”) between and amongst (i)January 2, 2014, the Operating Partnership and certainredeemed all of its subsidiaries and affiliatesthe then remaining outstanding 50,100 Series A preferred units in the Operating Partnership (the “Operating Partnership Parties”“Series A Preferred Units”) and (ii), held by the Arbor Mill Run JRM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (“Arbor JRM”), Arbor National CJ, LLC, a New York limited liability company, (“Arbor CJ”), Prime Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“AR Prime”), TRAC Central Jersey LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (“TRAC”), Central Jersey Holdings II, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Central Jersey”) and JT Prime LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JT Prime” and collectively,(collectively, the “Contributing Parties”) and certain of their subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, the “Series A Parties”), the Operating Partnership redeemed an aggregate 43,516 Series A Preferred Units, held by the Contributing Parties, at their liquidation preference of approximately $43.5 million and agreed to extend the redemption of the aggregate remaining outstanding 50,100 Series A Preferred Units, held by the Contributing Parties, at their liquidation preference of approximately $50.1 million to January 2, 2014. Furthermore,and the Contributing Parties simultaneously repaid approximately $41.1 million of notes receivable (the “Contributing Parties Loans”) representing the proportionate share of total loans issued to the Contributing Parties which secured by their Series A Preferred Units and Common Units. As a result the remaining outstanding notes receivable due from the Contributing Parties wasaggregating approximately $47.4 million which must be repaid in full upon redemption of the remaining outstanding Series A Preferred Units.

Pursuant to the terms of the Series A Agreement, the Series A Parties provided a full release to the Operating Partnership Parties for any and all claims, both asserted or unasserted, through September 30, 2013. However, the release does not affect the rights of the Contributing Parties in respect of any subsequent claims relating to their remaining outstanding Common Units and Series A Preferred Units. Additionally, the Series A Preferred Units, which were entitled to receive cumulative preferential distributions equal to an annual rate of 4.6316%, if and when declared, are no longer be entitled to distributions for periods subsequent to June 26, 2013 and the Contributing Parties Loans, which provided for interest payable semi-annually at a annual rate of 4.00%, no longer accrue interest for periods subsequent to June 26, 2013. The Series A Preferred Units initially had no mandatory redemption or maturity date and were not redeemable by the Operating Partnership prior to June 26, 2013.full.

 

2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Lightstone REIT and its Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries (over which the Company exercises financial and operating control). All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and related notes as contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.2013. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) and accruals necessary in the judgment of management for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and its Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during a reporting period. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to the valuation of real estate, depreciable lives, and revenue recognition. Application of these assumptions requires the exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20122013 included herein has been derived from the consolidated balance sheet included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

The unaudited consolidated statements of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or any other period.

 

ReclassificationsPro Forma Financial Information

 

Certain priorThe following table provides unaudited pro forma results of operations for the period amounts mayindicated, as if the acquisitions that the Company made in 2013 (the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn, the Courtyard - Baton Rouge, the Residence Inn - Baton Rouge, the Aloft – Rogers, the Fairfield Inn – Jonesboro, the Hampton Inn - Miami and the Hampton Inn & Suites - Fort Lauderdale) had been acquired at the beginning of that period. Such pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had these acquisitions been reclassified to conform tocompleted on the current year presentation.date indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the combined company.

  For the Three Months
Ended March 31, 2013
 
Pro forma rental revenue $20,279 
Pro forma net loss $(756)
Pro forma net loss per Company's common share, basic and diluted $(0.03)

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts may have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update providing new guidance on the requirements for reporting a discontinued operation. The Company has determinedupdate changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that no new accounting pronouncementhave not been reported in the financial statements previously issued or effective during the period had or is expected toavailable for issuance.  The adoption of this standards update affects presentation only and, as such, will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

3.Gain on Disposition of Unconsolidated Affiliated Real Estate Entities

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company received an additional $1.2 million related to the 2012 disposition of its ownership interest in Grand Prairie Holdings LLC (“GPH”) resulting from the satisfaction of certain conditions and recognized a gain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities in its consolidated statements of operations. See Note 13 for additional information.

During the first quarter of 2012, certain equity interests received as part of the consideration in connection with the 2010 disposition of the Company’s ownership interests in Prime Outlets Acquisition Company (“POAC”) and Mill Run LLC (“Mill Run”) were released from escrow because of the satisfaction of certain conditions and the Company recognized a previously deferred gain of $30.3 million in its consolidated statements of operations.

4.InvestmentsInvestment in Unconsolidated Affiliated Real Estate EntitiesEntity

 

The entitiesentity discussed below are or wereis partially owned by the Company. The Company accounts or accounted for these investmentsthis investment under the equity method of accounting as the Company exercises or exercised significant influence, but does not or did not control these entities.this entity. A summary of the Company’s investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entity is as follows:

 

      As of    Ownership  As of 
Real Estate Entity Date Acquired Ownership
%
  September 30,
2013
  December 31, 2012  Date Acquired %  March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013 
1407 Broadway Mezz II, LLC ("1407 Broadway") January 4, 2007  49.0% $10,550  $-  January 4, 2007  49.0% $9,361  $9,496 
Total investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entity     $10,550  $- 

 

1407 Broadway

1407 Broadway

 

The Company has a 49.0% ownership in 1407 Broadway, which has a sub-leasehold interest in a ground lease to an office building located at 1407 Broadway in New York, New York. During the second quarter of 2011, the Company’s share of cumulative losses resulting from its ownership interest in 1407 Broadway brought the carrying value of its investment in 1407 Broadway to zero. Since the Company was not obligated to fund 1407 Broadway’s deficits and the balance of the Company’s investment in 1407 Broadway was zero, the Company suspended the recording of its portion of equity losses or earnings from 1407 Broadway until such time as the Company’s investment in 1407 Broadway was greater than zero.

 

On March 11, 2013, 1407 Broadway completed a restructuring of its outstanding non-recourse mortgage note payable with a then outstanding principal balance of approximately $127.3 million with Swedbank AB. In connection with the restructuring, 1407 Broadway made a principal pay down of approximately $1.3 million, bringing the new loan balance to $126.0 million, and extended the maturity of the loan to January 12, 2023. Additionally, during the nine monthsyear ended September 30,December 31, 2013, 1407 Broadway’s members made capital contributions aggregating $16.1 million, of which $13.5 million was placed initially into a capital reserve account with the lender pursuant to the terms of the restructuring. As a result of the Company’s capital contributions which totaled $12.1 million, it commenced recording equity earnings in the first quarter of 2013. The Company’s equity earnings for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2013 include (i)includes an adjustment to record previously unrecorded losses aggregating $5.2 million through December 31, 2012 and (ii) $3.6 million of earnings representing its pro rata share of 1407 Broadway’s net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.2012.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

 

1407 Broadway Financial Information

1407 Broadway Financial Information

 

The following table represents the unaudited condensed income statement for 1407 Broadway:

  

  For the Three Months Ended September 30,  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2013  2012  2013  2012 
             
Total revenue $9,907  $9,521  $28,850  $27,795 
                 
Property operating expenses  7,674   7,444   21,690   20,432 
Depreciation and amortization  1,494   1,459   4,269   4,298 
Operating income  739   618   2,891   3,065 
                 
Interest expense and other, net  (648)  (1,037)  (3,519)  (3,074)
                 
Gain on debt extinguishment  -   -   7,494   - 
                 
Net income (loss) $91  $(419) $6,866  $(9)
                 
Company's share of net income/(loss) (49%)* $142  $-  $(1,656) $- 

* The nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes an adjustment of $5,210 for previously unrecorded losses.

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2014  2013 
       
Total revenue $9,982  $9,687 
         
Property operating expenses  8,008   7,226 
Depreciation and amortization  1,666   1,390 
Operating income  308   1,071 
         
Interest expense and other, net  (709)  (2,190)
         
Gain on debt extinguishment  -   7,494 
         
Net (loss)/income $(401) $6,375 
         
Company's equity earnings $(135) $(2,086)

 

The following table represents the unaudited condensed balance sheet for 1407 Broadway:

 As of As of  As of As of 
 September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012  March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 
             
Real estate, at cost (net) $111,003  $107,151  $117,003  $114,188 
Intangible assets  296   441   85   249 
Cash and restricted cash  23,099   11,801   15,709   18,437 
Other assets  17,232   15,972   18,754   19,969 
                
Total assets $151,630  $135,365  $151,551  $152,843 
                
Mortgage payable $126,000  $127,250  $126,000  $126,000 
Other liabilities  13,571   19,774   13,612   14,503 
Member capital/(deficit)  12,059   (11,659)
Member capital  11,939   12,340 
                
Total liabilities and members' capital/(deficit) $151,630  $135,365 
Total liabilities and members' capital $151,551  $152,843 

 

4.Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements

GPH

Marketable Securities:

GPH was wholly owned by POAC through August 30, 2010. In connection with the 2010 disposition of its ownership interests in POAC and Mill Run, the Company retained its aggregate 40.0% ownership interest in GPH.

The Operating Partnership and PRO ownedfollowing is a 25.0% and 15.0% membership interest in GPH, respectively. The Company’s ownership interest was a non-managing interest, with certain consent rights with respect to major decisions. An affiliatesummary of the Company’s Sponsor wasavailable for sale securities as of the majority owner and manager of GPH. Contributions, profits and cash distributions were allocated in accordance with each investor’s ownership percentage. The Company accounted for its ownership interest in GPH in accordance with the equity method of accounting.dates indicated:

 

GPH, through subsidiaries, held various ownership interests in certain entities, including ownership interests in a entity that owns an outlet center located in Grand Prairie, Texas (the “Grand Prairie Outlet Center”). On December 4, 2012, GPH disposed of these interests and on December 17, 2012, GPH was merged into Marco II LP Units, LLC which simultaneously distributed the Marco II OP Units it held to its members. As a result, the Company no longer has any investment in GPH.

  As of March 31, 2014 
  Adjusted Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value 
Equity Securities, primarily REITs $1,405  $194  $-  $1,599 
Marco OP Units and Marco II OP Units  51,970   44,716   -   96,686 
Corporate Bonds and Preferred Equities  39,794   1,047   (457)  40,384 
Mortgage Backed Securities ("MBS")  6,648   -   (239)  6,409 
Total $99,817  $45,957  $(696) $145,078 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

 

GPH Financial Information

The following table represents the unaudited condensed income statement for GPH for the period indicated:

  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
  

For the Nine Months

Ended September 30,

 
  2012  2012 
       
Operating Loss $-  $- 
Interest income and other, net  27   151 
Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliated entity  363   435 
Net income $390  $586 
Company's share of net income (40.0%) $156  $234 

Livermore Valley Holdings LLC (“LVH”)

LVH was wholly owned by POAC through August 30, 2010. In connection with the 2010 disposition of its ownership interests in POAC and Mill Run, the Company retained its aggregate 40.0% ownership interest in LVH. The Operating Partnership and PRO owned 25.0% and 15.0% membership interests in LVH, respectively. The Company’s ownership interest was a non-managing interest, with certain consent rights with respect to major decisions. An affiliate of the Company’s Sponsor, was the majority owner and manager of LVH. Contributions, profit and cash distributions were allocated in accordance with each investor’s ownership percentage. The Company accounted for its ownership interest in LVH in accordance with the equity method of accounting.

LVH, through subsidiaries, held various ownership interests in certain entities, including ownership interests in the entity that owns an outlet center located in Livermore Valley, California (the “Livermore Valley Outlet Center”) and an entity that owns a parcel of land (the “Livermore Land Parcel”) located adjacent to the Livermore Outlet Center. On December 4, 2012, LVH disposed of these interests and on December 17, 2012, LVH was merged into Marco II LP Units, LLC which simultaneously distributed the Marco II OP Units it held to its members. As a result, the Company no longer has any investment in LVH.

LVH Financial Information

The following table represents the unaudited condensed income statement for LVH for the period indicated:

  For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Interest income and other, net $50  $214 
         
Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliated entity  15   84 
         
Net income $65  $298 
         
Company's share of net income (40.0%) $26  $119 

5.Acquisitions

Florida Hotel Portfolio

On August 30, 2013, the Company, through subsidiaries, completed the portfolio acquisition of (i) a 126-room limited service hotel which operates as a Hampton Inn, located in Miami, Florida (the “Hampton Inn - Miami”), and (ii) a 104-room select service hotel which operates as a Hampton Inn & Suites, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (the “Hampton Inn & Suites - Fort Lauderdale”, and collectively the “Florida Hotel Portfolio”), from certain limited liability companies controlled by the same seller, an unrelated third party.

The aggregate purchase price paid for the Florida Hotel Portfolio was approximately $30.8 million, net of $0.2 million of working capital adjustments. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition, our advisor received an acquisition fee equal to 2.75% of the contractual purchase price or approximately $853.

The acquisition was funded with available cash and $19.9 million from the Revolving Credit Facility.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

We established a separate taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) for both the Hampton Inn - Miami and the Hampton Inn & Suites – Fort Lauderdale, respectively, which have each entered into operating lease agreements for each respective hotel. At closing, each TRS entered into a separate management agreement with a management company for the management of the respective hotel. Additionally, each respective TRS entered into a 15-year franchise agreement with Hampton Inns Franchise LLC, pursuant to which the Hampton Inn - Miami and the Hampton Inn & Suites - Fort Lauderdale, respectively, will continue to operate as a “Hampton Inn” and a “Hampton Inn & Suites,” respectively, commencing on August 30, 2013.

The acquisition of the Florida Hotel Portfolio was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting with the Company treated as the acquiring entity. Accordingly, the consideration paid by the Company to complete the acquisition of the Florida Hotel Portfolio has been allocated to the assets acquired based upon their fair values as of the date of the acquisition. There was no contingent consideration related to this acquisition. Approximately $5.4 million was allocated to land and improvements, $24.3 million was allocated to building and improvements, and $1.1 million was allocated to furniture and fixtures and other assets.

The aggregate capitalization rate for the Florida Hotel Portfolio as of the closing of the acquisition was approximately 9.4%. We calculate the capitalization rate for a real property by dividing net operating income of the property by the purchase price of the property, excluding costs. For purposes of this calculation, net operating income is determined using the projected or budgeted net operating income based upon then-current projections. Additionally, net operating income is all gross revenues from the property less all operating expenses, including property taxes and management fees but excluding depreciation.

Arkansas Hotel Portfolio

On June 18, 2013, the Company, through LVPFFI Jonesboro Holdings LLC, ajoint venture subsidiary of our Operating Partnership, and LVP Rogers Holdings LLC completed the portfolio acquisition of (i) a 95.0% ownership interest in a 83-room limited service hotel which operates as a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas (the Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro, and (ii) a 100.0% ownership interest in a 130-room select service hotel which operates as a Starwood Hotel Group Aloft Hotel, located in Rogers, Arkansas (the “Aloft – Rogers”, and collectively, the “Arkansas Hotel Portfolio”), from certain limited liability companies controlled by the same seller, an unrelated third party. The remaining 5.0% ownership interest in the Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro was acquired by FFIJ LLC, an unrelated third party.

The Arkansas Hotel Portfolio was acquired as part of a transaction in which the third party sellers sold a portfolio of four hotel properties, two of which comprise the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio, and two hotel properties acquired by Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. (“Lightstone REIT II”).  The aggregate purchase price paid for the four properties was $29.1 million, of which $18.4 million related to the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio and such amount was determined based on an internal allocation of the purchase price which was approved by the separate boards of directors of the Company and Lightstone REIT II on April 11, 2013. In real estate transactions, changes in market and economic conditions may result in upward or downward fluctuations in the estimated fair value of assets. Because of such changes, the aggregate estimated fair value of Lightstone REIT II’s hotels exceeded their allocated purchase price by approximately $1.2 million as of the date of closing. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition, our advisor received an acquisition fee equal to 2.75% of the contractual purchase price of $18.4 million, or approximately $506.

The acquisition was funded with available cash.

We established a separate TRS for both the Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro and the Aloft - Rogers, respectively, which have each entered into operating lease agreements for each respective hotel. At closing, each TRS entered into a separate management agreement with a management company for the management of the respective hotel. The management company for the Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro is controlled by the 5.0% minority owner of the hotel. Additionally, each respective TRS entered into a 20-year franchise agreement with Marriott and Starwood, pursuant to which the Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro and the Aloft - Rogers, respectively, will continue to operate as a “Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott” and a “Starwood Hotel Group Aloft Hotel”, respectively, commencing on June 18, 2013.

The acquisition of the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting with the Company treated as the acquiring entity. Accordingly, the consideration paid by the Company to complete the acquisition of the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio has been allocated to the assets acquired based upon their fair values as of the date of the acquisition. There was no contingent consideration related to this acquisition. Approximately $2.2 million was allocated to land and improvements, $14.2 million was allocated to building and improvements, and $2.0 million was allocated to furniture and fixtures and other assets.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

The aggregate capitalization rate for the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio as of the closing of the acquisition was approximately 10.4%. We calculate the capitalization rate for a real property by dividing net operating income of the property by the purchase price of the property, excluding costs. For purposes of this calculation, net operating income is determined using the projected or budgeted net operating income based upon then-current projections. Additionally, net operating income is all gross revenues from the property less all operating expenses, including property taxes and management fees but excluding depreciation.

Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio

On May 16, 2013, the Company, through LVP CY Baton Rouge Holdings LLC and LVP RI Baton Rouge Holdings, LLC, both joint venture subsidiaries of our Operating Partnership, completed the portfolio acquisition of 90.0% ownership interests in two limited service hotels with an a total of 229 rooms (the “Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio”), which operate as Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott, both in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which we refer to as the Courtyard - Baton Rouge and the Residence Inn - Baton Rouge, from certain limited liability companies controlled by the same seller, an unrelated third party. The remaining 10.0% ownership interests were acquired by PR Baton Rouge Property Partners LLC, for the Courtyard - Baton Rouge and Rouge Property Residence Inn Partners LLC, for the Residence Inn - Baton Rouge, both unrelated third parties.

The aggregate cost for the Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio was approximately $15.6 million. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition, our advisor received an acquisition fee equal to 2.75% of the contractual purchase price of $15.6 million, or approximately $0.4 million.

The acquisition was funded with available cash and the assumption of a $6.5 million mortgage due May 2017 with an interest rate of 5.56%.

We established a separate TRS for both the Courtyard - Baton Rouge and the Residence Inn - Baton Rouge, respectively, which have each entered into operating lease agreements for each respective hotel. At closing, each TRS entered into a separate management agreement with a management company controlled by the minority owner of each hotel for the management of the respective hotel. Additionally, each TRS entered into a 20-year franchise agreement with Marriott, pursuant to which the Courtyard - Baton Rouge and the Residence Inn - Baton Rouge will continue to operate as a “Courtyard by Marriott” and a “Residence-Inn by Marriott,” respectively, commencing on May 16, 2013.

The acquisition of the Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting with the Company treated as the acquiring entity. Accordingly, the consideration paid by the Company to complete the acquisition of the Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio has been allocated to the assets acquired based upon their fair values as of the date of the acquisition. There was no contingent consideration related to this acquisition. Approximately $4.2 million was allocated to land and improvements, $9.7 million was allocated to building and improvements, and $1.7 million was allocated to furniture and fixtures and other assets.

The aggregate capitalization rate for the Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio as of the closing of the acquisition was approximately 9.9%. We calculate the capitalization rate for a real property by dividing net operating income of the property by the purchase price of the property, excluding costs. For purposes of this calculation, net operating income is determined using the projected or budgeted net operating income based upon then-current projections. Additionally, net operating income is all gross revenues from the property less all operating expenses, including property taxes and management fees but excluding depreciation.

Holiday Inn - Auburn

On January 18, 2013, the Company acquired a Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (the “Holiday Inn Express - Auburn”) located in Auburn, Alabama, from Inkbridge Acquisitions, LLC, an unrelated third party, for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $5.7 million, excluding closing and other related transaction costs. The acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn was funded from cash. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express- Auburn, the Company’s Advisor received an aggregate acquisition fee equal to 2.75% of the aggregate acquisition price, or approximately $0.2 million.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

The acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting with the Company treated as the acquiring entity. Accordingly, the consideration paid by the Company to complete the acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn has been allocated to the assets acquired based upon their fair values as of the date of the acquisition. There was no contingent consideration related to this acquisition. Approximately $0.6 million was allocated to land, $4.3 million was allocated to building and improvements, and $0.8 million was allocated to furniture and fixtures and other assets.

The capitalization rate for the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn as of the closing of the acquisition was 14.2%. The Company calculates the capitalization rate for real property by dividing the net operating income of the property by the purchase price of the property, excluding costs. For purposes of this calculation, net operating income was determined using the projected or budgeted net operating income of the property based upon then-current projections. Additionally, net operating income is all gross revenues from the property less all operating expenses, including property taxes and management fees but excluding depreciation and amortization.

The Company established a TRS for the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn which has entered into an operating lease agreement for the respective hotel. At closing, the TRS entered into a separate management agreement with an unrelated third party for the management of the respective hotel.

Financial Information

The following table provides the total amount of rental revenue and net loss included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations from the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn, the Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio, the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio and the Florida Hotel Portfolio since their respective dates of acquisition for the period indicated:

  For the Three Months
Ended September 30, 2013
  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
2013
 
       
Rental revenue $3,920  $6,137 
Net loss $(1,286) $(2,516)

The following table provides unaudited pro forma results of operations for the period indicated, as if the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn, the Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio, the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio and the Florida Hotel Portfolio had been acquired at the beginning of that period. Such pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had these acquisitions been completed on the date indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the combined company.

  For the Three Months Ended September 30,  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2013  2012  2013  2012 
Pro forma rental revenue $21,438  $17,559  $61,829  $52,810 
Pro forma net income $2,980  $11247  $17,866  $31,908 
                 
Pro forma net income per Company's common share, basic and diluted $0.11  $0.38  $0.61  $1.07 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

6.Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements

Marketable Securities:

The following is a summary of the Company’s available for sale securities as of the dates indicated:

  As of September 30, 2013 
  Adjusted Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value 
Equity Securities, primarily REITs $7  $2  $-  $9 
Marco OP Units and Marco II OP Units  62,022   35,697   -   97,719 
Corporate Bonds and Preferred Equities  40,174   920   (1,298)  39,796 
Mortgage Backed Securities ("MBS")  8,238   -   (257)  7,981 
Total $110,441  $36,619  $(1,555) $145,505 

 As of December 31, 2012  As of December 31, 2013 
 Adjusted Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value  Adjusted Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value 
Equity Securities, primarily REITs $7  $-  $(2) $5  $10,059  $555  $-  $10,614 
Marco OP Units and Marco II OP Units  75,591   53,291   -   128,882   51,970   37,736   -   89,706 
Corporate Bonds and Preferred Equities  43,765   1,924   (317)  45,372   39,576   675   (1,307)  38,944 
MBS  12,238   35   (102)  12,171 
Mortgage Backed Securities ("MBS")  7,352   -   (233)  7,119 
Total $131,601  $55,250  $(421) $186,430  $108,957  $38,966  $(1,540) $146,383 

 

The Marco OP Units and the Marco II OP Units are exchangeable for a similar number of common operating partnership units (“Simon OP Units”) of Simon Property Group, L.P., (“Simon OP”), the operating partnership of Simon Property Group, Inc. (“Simon”). Subject to the various conditions, the Company may elect to exchange the Marco OP Units and/or the Marco II OP Units to Simon OP Units which must be immediately delivered to Simon in exchange for cash or similar number of shares of Simon’s common stock (“Simon Stock”). During the second quarter of 2013 the Company sold 156,000 Marco OP units with a cost basis of approximately $13.6 million for gross proceeds of approximately $27.5 million and realized a gain of approximately $13.9 million, which is included in gain/(loss) on sale of marketable securities, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

All of the MBS were issued by various U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae). The Company considers the declines in market value of its investment portfolio to be temporary in nature. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments were caused primarily by changes in market interest rates or widening credit spreads. When evaluating the investments for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto, and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell, the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, the Company did not recognize any impairment charges. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, the Company does not consider any of its investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

The Company may sell certain of its investments prior to their stated maturities for strategic purposes, in anticipation of credit deterioration, or for duration management. For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company realized $13.8 million of gross gains related primarily to the sale of 156,000 Marco OP units and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company realized $0.5$1.2 million and $0.1 million of$11of gross gains, respectively, related to sales of securities and early redemptions of MBS by the security issuer. The maturities of the Company’s MBS generally ranged from 27 years to 30 years.

 

Notes Payable

Margin Loan

 

The Company has access to a margin loan (the “Margin Loan”) from a financial institution that holds custody of certain of the Company’s marketable securities. The Margin Loan, which is due on demand, bears interest at Libor plus 0.85% (1.03%(1.00% as of September 30, 2013)March 31, 2014) and is collateralized by the marketable securities in the Company’s account. The amounts available to the Company under the Margin Loan are at the discretion of the financial institution and not limited to the amount of collateral in its account. The amount outstanding under this Margin Loan is $21.9$19.6 million and $38.3$20.3 million as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2012,2013, respectively, and is included in Notes Payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

Line of Credit

 

On September 14, 2012, the Company entered into a non-revolving credit facility (the “Line of Credit”) with a financial institution which permits borrowings up to $25.0 million. The Line of Credit expiredexpires on September 14, 2013December 13, 2014 and was extended to December 14, 2013, but may be extended at the option of the Borrower for an additional one year subject to lender’s approval. The Line of Credit bears interest at Libor plus 3.00% (3.15% as of March 31, 2014). The Line of Credit is collateralized by 440,311 Marco OP Units and PRO guaranteed the Line of Credit.

The amount outstanding under the Line of Credit is $19.9 million as of both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and is included in Notes Payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

 

The amount outstanding under the Line of Credit is $19.9 million as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and is included in Notes Payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

The Line of Credit is collateralized by 440,311 Marco OP Units and PRO guaranteed the Line of Credit.

Derivative Financial Instruments

In order tomanage risk related to changes in the price of Simon Stock,in 2010, the Company entered into a hedge of its Marco OP Units.  The hedge transactions were executed with Morgan Stanley on 527,803 of the Marco OP Units.  The hedges were structured as a collar where a series of puts were purchased at an average strike price of $90.32 per share and a series of calls were sold at an average strike price of $109.95 per share.  Morgan Stanley is restricted under the agreement from assigning its rights to this hedge to another counter party.

The initial collateral requirement was approximately $6.9 million and is subject to change based on changes in the share price of Simon stock.  The hedge cost $5.6 million, or $10.70 per share, and expires in December 2013. The dividends, if any, on the hedged shares continue to accrue to the Company, however Morgan Stanley has the right to adjust the put strike price for any future increases in the dividend declared by Simon Inc. and as of September 30, 2013, the strike price of the calls was adjusted to $107.38 per share.

The hedges were classified as fair value hedges and initially recorded on the consolidated balance sheets under prepaid and other assets with changes in the fair value of the hedge reported on the consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of the hedges was a liability of $21.2 million and $24.2 million, respectively, recorded on the consolidated balance sheets under accounts payable and accrued expenses and the collateral requirement was approximately $23.4 million and $25.4 million, respectively. The collateral is recorded on the consolidated balance sheets under restricted escrows. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, a gain of $4.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, a gain of $2.0 million and a loss of $11.1 million, respectively, was recorded within the consolidated statements of operations.

Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

 

The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Marketable securities, available for sale, measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated are as follows:

  Fair Value Measurement Using    
As of March 31, 2014 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
             
Marketable Securities:    ��           
Equity Securities, primarily REITs $1,599  $-  $-  $1,599 
Marco OP and OP II Units  -   96,686   -   96,686 
Corporate Bonds and Preferred Equities  -   40,384   -   40,384 
MBS  -   6,409   -   6,409 
Total $1,599  $143,479  $-  $145,078 

  Fair Value Measurement Using    
As of December 31, 2013 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
             
Marketable Securities:                
Equity Securities, primarily REITs $10,614  $-  $-  $10,614 
Marco OP and OP II Units  -   89,706   -   89,706 
Corporate Bonds and Preferred Equities  -   38,944   -   38,944 
MBS  -   7,119   -   7,119 
Total $10,614  $135,769  $-  $146,383 

The Company did not have any other significant financial assets or liabilities, which would require revised valuations that are recognized at fair value.

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

 

5.Mortgages Payable

Marketable securities, available for sale, and derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis

Mortgages payable consists of the following:

     Weighted
Average Interest
       Loan Amount as of 
Property Interest Rate  Rate as of March
31, 2014
  Maturity Date Amount Due at
Maturity
  March 31, 2014  December 31,
2013
 
                  
Southeastern Michigan Multi-Family Properties  5.96%   5.96% July 2016 $38,139  $39,413  $39,555 
                       
Oakview Plaza  5.49%   5.49% January 2017  25,583   26,714   26,814 
                       
Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio  9.83%   9.83% Due on demand  51,790   51,790   51,902 
                       
Camden Multi-Family Properties (Two Individual Loans)  5.44%   5.44% December 2014  26,334   26,610   26,718 
                       
St. Augustine Outlet Center  6.09%   6.09% April 2016  23,748   24,707   24,824 
                       
Gantry Park  Libor + 3.50%   4.08% September 2016  44,093   44,093   43,540 
                       
DePaul Plaza  Libor + 3.00%   3.16% September 2017  11,147   11,909   11,964 
                       
Courtyard - Parsippany  Libor + 3.50%   3.66% August 2018  7,126   7,907   7,947 
                       
Courtyard - Baton Rouge  5.56%   5.56% May 2017  5,873   6,293   6,325 
                       
Residence Inn - Baton Rouge  5.36%   5.36% December 2018  5,363   5,960   5,990 
                       
Promissory Note (cross-collateralized by three hotels)  4.94%   4.94% August 2018  14,008   15,541   15,622 
                       
Revolving Credit Facility (cross-collateralized by five hotels)  Libor + 4.95%   5.13% May 2016  34,077   34,077   34,077 
                       
Total mortgages payable      5.94%   $287,281  $295,014  $295,278 

Libor as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 0.15% and 0.17%, respectively. Our loans are secured by the dates indicated real estate and are as follows:non-recourse to the Company.

 

  Fair Value Measurement Using    
As of September 30, 2013 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
             
Cash equivalents (money market accounts) $23,494  $-  $-  $23,494 
                 
Marketable Securities:                
Equity Securities, primarily REITs $9  $-  $-  $9 
Marco OP Units and Marco II OP Units  -   97,719   -   97,719 
Corporate Bonds and Preferred Equities  -   39,796   -   39,796 
MBS  -   7,981   -   7,981 
Total $9  $145,496  $-  $145,505 
                 
Derivative Financial Instruments:                
Marco OP Units Collar $-  $(21,240) $-  $(21,240)
Total $-  $(21,240) $-  $(21,240)

 The following table shows the contractually scheduled principal maturities during the next five years and thereafter as of March 31, 2014 in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

  Fair Value Measurement Using    
As of December 31, 2012 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
             
Cash equivalents (money market accounts) $85,028  $-  $-  $85,028 
                 
Marketable Securities:                
Equity Securities, primarily REITs $5  $-  $-  $5 
Marco OP Units and Marco II OP Units  -   128,882   -   128,882 
Corporate Bonds      45,372       45,372 
MBS  -   12,171   -   12,171 
Total $5  $186,425  $-  $186,430 
                 
Derivative Financial Instruments:                
Marco OP Units Collar $-  $(24,215) $-  $(24,215)
Total $-  $(24,215) $-  $(24,215)

 

Remainder of
2014
  2015  2016  2017  2018  Thereafter  Total 
$80,140  $2,461  $141,935  $43,517  $26,961  $-  $295,014 

Pursuant to the Company’s loan agreements, escrows in the amount of approximately $11.7 million and $11.5 million were held in restricted escrow accounts as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Such escrows will be released in accordance with the applicable loan agreements for payments of real estate taxes, insurance and capital improvement transactions, as required. Certain of our mortgages payable also contain clauses providing for prepayment penalties.

Certain of the Company’s debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage. The Company did not have anybelieves it is currently in compliance with all of its debt covenants other significant financial assets or liabilities,than the debt associated with the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio which would require revised valuations that are recognized at fair value.was placed in default during 2012 and is due on demand as discussed below.

 

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7.Mortgages Payable

Mortgages payable consists of the following:

            Loan Amount as of 
Property Interest Rate Weighted
Average Interest
Rate as of
September 30,
2013
  Maturity Date Amount Due at
Maturity
  September 30,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
                     
Southeastern Michigan Multi-Family Properties 5.96%  5.96% July 2016 $38,138  $39,687  $40,065 
                     
Oakview Plaza 5.49%  5.49% January 2017  25,583   26,909   27,182 
                     
Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio 9.83%  9.83% Due on demand  52,173   52,173   52,711 
                     
Camden Multi-Family Properties (Two Individual Loans) 5.44%  5.44% December 2014  26,334   26,820   27,118 
                     
St. Augustine Outlet Center 6.09%  6.09% April 2016  23,748   24,936   25,256 
                     
2nd Street Project Libor + 3.50%  3.63% September 2016  37,343   37,343   13,500 
                     
Crowe’s Crossing 5.44%  5.44% September 2015  5,688   5,856   5,917 
                     
DePaul Plaza Libor + 3.00%  3.20% September 2017  11,147   12,000   12,000 
                     
Courtyard - Parsippany Libor + 3.50%  3.69% August 2018  7,126   7,987   - 
                     
Everson Pointe Prime + 1% with a 5.85% floor  5.85% December 2015  4,418   4,740   4,851 
                     
Courtyard - Baton Rouge 5.56%  5.56% May 2017  5,873   6,356   - 
                     
Promissory Note (cross-collateralized by three hotels) 4.94%  4.94% August 2018  14,008   15,700   - 
                     
Revolving Credit Facility (cross-collateralized by five hotels) Libor + 4.95%  5.22% May 2016  34,077   34,077   - 
                     
Total mortgages payable    5.94%   $285,656  $294,584  $208,600 

Libor as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was 0.18% and 0.21%, respectively. Our loans are secured by the indicated real estate and are non-recourse to the Company.

 The following table shows the contractually scheduled principal maturities during the next five years and thereafter as of September 30, 2013 including, the Houston Extended Stay Hotels debt of approximately $6.5 million classified within liabilities held for sale (see Note 8 for additional information) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

Remainder of
2013
  2014  2015  2016  2017  Thereafter  Total 
$53,033  $35,488  $12,641  $135,055  $43,380  $21,477  $301,074 

Pursuant to the Company’s loan agreements, escrows in the amount of approximately $14.4 million and $9.4 million were held in restricted escrow accounts as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Such escrows will be released in accordance with the applicable loan agreements for payments of real estate taxes, insurance and capital improvement transactions, as required. Additionally, approximately $7.0 million of cash collateral required for the 2nd Street Project mortgage loan was held in restricted escrows as of December 31, 2012. The $7.0 million was released during the first quarter of 2013 and no cash collateral was held in escrow as of September 30, 2013. Certain of our mortgages payable also contain clauses providing for prepayment penalties.

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

Financings

Promissory Note

On July 29, 2013, the Company, through certain subsidiaries, entered into a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”) with Barclays Bank PLC for approximately $15.7 million.  The Promissory Note has a term of five years with a maturity date of August 6, 2018, bears interest at 4.94%, and requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $91 through its stated maturity. 

ThePromissory Note is cross-collateralized by three hotel properties consisting of the Holiday Inn Express - Auburn and the Arkansas Hotel Portfolio.

At closing, approximately $1.8 million was held in escrow and reserved for property improvements, repairs and real estate taxes.

Courtyard Parsippany Loan

On August 6, 2013, the Companyentered into an $8.0 million loan (the “Courtyard Parsippany Loan”) with M&T Bank. The Courtyard Parsippany Loan has a term of five years with a maturity date of August 1, 2018, bears interest at Libor plus 3.50% and requires monthly principal and interest through its stated maturity. The Courtyard Parsippany Loan is collateralized by the Courtyard - Parsippany.

In connection with the acquisition of the Courtyard - Baton Rouge, a $6.5 million mortgage due May 2017 with an interest rate of 5.56% was assumed.

On April 18, 2013, the Company entered into a $45.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with GE Capital Franchise Finance. The Revolving Facility bears interest at Libor plus 4.95% (5.23% as of September 30, 2013) and provides a line of credit over the next three years, with two, one-year options to extend. Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company may designate properties as collateral that allow the Company to borrow up to a 60.0% loan-to-value ratio of the properties. The initial loan of $14.2 million under the Revolving Credit Facility was secured by the Courtyard - Willoughby, the Fairfield Inn - Des Moines and the SpringHill Suites - Des Moines. During the third quarter of 2013 the Company borrowed an additional $19.9 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and pledged the Florida Hotel Portfolio as additional collateral under the Revolving Credit Facility. The outstanding balance of the Revolving Credit Facility was $34.1 million as of September 30, 2013 and the remaining amount available under the Revolving Credit Facility was $10.9 million.

Certain of the Company’s debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage. The Company currently is in compliance with all of its debt covenants, with the exception of certain debt service coverage ratios on the debt associated with the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio.

 

As a result of not meeting certain debt service coverage ratios on the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness secured by the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio, the lender elected to retain the excess cash flow from these properties beginning in July 2011 until such time as the required coverage ratios are met for two successive quarters.  During the third quarter of 2012, the loan was transferred to a special servicer, who discontinued scheduled debt service payments and notified us that the loan was in default and due on demand.

 

Although the lender is currently not charging or being paid interest at the stated default rate, approximately $0.7an aggregate $3.4 million of default interest washas been accrued during 2012 and $0.5 and $1.7 million of default interest was accrued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013through March 31, 2014 pursuant to the terms of the loan agreementagreement. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, $0.5 million and $0.6 million of default interest was accrued. As a result, accrued default interest of approximately $3.4 million and $2.9 million is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2012,2013, respectively.  We are currently engaged in discussions with the special servicer to restructure the loan and do not expect to pay the default interest as this mortgage indebtedness is non-recourse to us.  We believe the continued loss of excess cash flow from these properties and the placement of the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness in default will not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

8.6.Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale, Assets and Liabilities Disposed of and Discontinued Operations

 

During the third quarter ofyear ended December 31, 2013 the Houston Extended Stay Hotels met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The operating resultsCompany disposed of the Houston Extended Stay Hotels are classified as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented.  Additionally, the associated assets and liabilities of the Houston Extended Stay Hotels are classified as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all periods presented.

During the second quarter of 2012, Brazos met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. On July 30, 2012, the Company disposed of Brazos, a retail shopping center located in Lake Jackson, TexasEverson Pointe for approximately $7.7$27.0 million. In connection with the disposition, the Company repaid in full the then outstanding mortgage indebtedness of approximately $6.2$11.1 million. The operating results of the Houston Extended Stay Hotels and Everson Pointe, through their respective dates of disposition, have been classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. These transactions resulted in a fourth quarter aggregate gain on disposition of $2.0 million.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, Crowe’s Crossing met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The operating results of Crowe’s Crossing have been classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.  Additionally, the associated assets and liabilities of Crowe’s Crossing are classified as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

On January 22, 2014 the Company disposed of Crowe’s Crossing for approximately $9.3 million. In connection with the disposition, the Company repaid in full the then outstanding mortgage indebtedness of approximately $5.8 million, which was scheduled to mature in December 2012.September 2015. The Company recognized a gain on disposition of $2.1approximately $1.6 million, which is included in discontinued operations during the third quarter of 2012. The operating results of Brazos through the date of disposition are classified as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

The following summary presents the operating results of the Houston Extended Stay Hotels, Everson Pointe and BrazosCrowe’s Crossing included in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated.

 

 For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013  September 30, 2012  September 30, 2013  September 30, 2012  March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013 
Revenues $1,199  $991  $3,397  $3,313  $58  $1,473 
                        
Operating expenses  684   691   2,134   2,228   29   1,095 
                        
Operating income  515   300   1,263   1,085   29   378 
                        
Interest expense  (93)  (133)  (283)  (570)  (19)  (253)
Other income, net  -   -   -   133 
Gain on disposition  -   2,098   -   2,098   1,610   - 
                        
Net income from discontinued operations $422  $2,265  $980  $2,746  $1,620  $125 

 

Cash flows generated from discontinued operations are presented separately on the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

The following summary presents the major components of assets and liabilities held for sale, of as the date indicated.

 

  As of  As of 
  September 30, 2013  December 31, 2012 
       
Net investment property $16,505  $16,438 
Tenant accounts receivable  184   59 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  50   77 
         
Total assets held for sale $16,739  $16,574 
         
Mortgages payable $6,490  $6,884 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  546   498 
Deferred rental income  40   22 
         
Total liabilities held for sale $7,076  $7,404 

The mortgages payable included in liabilities held for sale are comprised of the two loans secured by the Houston Extended Stay Hotels that are scheduled to mature on June 16, 2014..

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

  As of 
  December 31, 2013 
     
Net investment property $6,622 
Intangible assets, net  525 
Other assets  562 
     
Total assets held for sale $7,709 
     
Mortgages payable $5,834 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  41 
Other liabilities  238 
     
Total liabilities held for sale $6,113 

 

9.7.Equity

Net Earnings Per Share

 

Basic net earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted net income per share includes the potentially dilutive effect, if any, which would occur if our outstanding options to purchase our common stock were exercised. For all periods presented, the effect of these exercises, if any, was insignificant and, therefore, diluted net income per share is equivalent to basic net income per share.

 

Tender Offer

The Company commenced a tender offer on May 1, 2013, pursuant to which it offered to acquire up to 4.7 million shares of its common stock from the holders (“Holders”) of the shares at a purchase price equal to $10.60 per share, in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an offer to purchase and in the related letter of transmittal,(which together, as amended, constitute the “Offer”).

On August 6, 2013, the Company completed the Offer repurchasing from the Holders approximately 4.7 million shares for approximately $50.0 million. The Offer expired at 12:00 Midnight, Eastern Standard Time, on July 15, 2013 and all payments for the shares repurchased were subsequently distributed to the Holders. A total of approximately 5.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock were properly tendered and not withdrawn, of which the Company purchased approximately 4.7 million shares , in accordance with the proration provisions of the Offer, from tendering stockholders at a price of $10.60 per share, or an aggregate amount of approximately $50.0 million.

10.8.Related Party Transactions

 

The Company has agreements with the Advisor and Lightstone Value Plus REIT Management LLC (the “Property Manager”) to pay certain fees in exchange for services performed by these entities and other affiliated entities. The Company’s ability to secure financing and subsequent real estate operations are dependent upon its Advisor, Property Manager and their affiliates to perform such services as provided in these agreements. 

 

The Company, pursuant to the related party arrangements, has recorded the following amounts for the periods indicated:

 

 Three Months Ended March 31, 
 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,  2014  2013 
 2013  2012  2013  2012  (unaudited)   
Acquisition fees $897  $127  $2,153  $184  $32  $316 
Asset management fees  642   598   1,901   1,748   713   621 
Property management fees  235   356   1,090   1,076   348   422 
Development fees and leasing commissions  754   339   1,543   483   164   374 
Total $2,528  $1,420  $6,687  $3,491  $1,257  $1,733 

 

Lightstone SLP, LLC, an affiliate of the Company’s Sponsor, has purchased subordinated profits interests in the Operating Partnership (“SLP units”). These SLP units, the purchase price of which will be repaid only after stockholders receive a stated preferred return and their net investment, entitle Lightstone SLP, LLC to a portion of any regular distributions made by the Operating Partnership.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, distributions of $0.5 million were declared and paid on the SLP units and are part of non controllingnoncontrolling interests. Since inception through September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, cumulative distributions declared were $12.4$13.4 million, of which $11.8$12.9 million were paid. See NotesNote 3 and 4 for other related party transactions.

 

9.Financial Instruments

Loans Due from Affiliate

DuringThe carrying amounts reported in the second quarter of 2013,consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, restricted escrows, tenants’ accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and the Company issued a $7.0 million demand note (the “Demand Note”) toLightstone REIT II. The Demand Note was due on demand and bore interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 4.95%notes payable on demand.Lightstone REIT II paid $3.0 millionapproximated their fair values because of the Demand Note’sshort maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance in June 2013 and repaidsheets for the remaining $4.0 million on July 29, 2013.mortgage receivable approximated its fair value based upon current market information that would have been used by a market participant to estimate the fair value of such loan.

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

CP Boston Joint Venture

On June 27, 2013 the Company repaid Lightstone REIT II the approximately $2.3 million remaining outstanding balance on the Note it owed in connection with the purchase of its 20.0% joint venture ownership interest in the CP Boston Joint Venture effective January 1, 2012.

Rego Park Joint Venture

On April 12, 2011, LVP Rego Park, LLC, (“the Rego Park Joint Venture”) a joint venture in which the Company and Lightstone REIT II had 90.0% and 10.0%, ownership interests, respectively, acquired a $19.5 million, nonrecourse second mortgage note (the “Second Mortgage Loan”) for approximately $15.1 million from Kelmar Company, LLC ( “Kelmar”), an unrelated third party. The purchase price reflected a discount of approximately $4.4 million to the outstanding principal balance. The Company’s share of the aggregate purchase price was approximately $18.0 million. The Company consolidated the operating results and financial condition of the Rego Park Joint Venture and accounted for Lightstone REIT II’s ownership interest as a noncontrolling interest.

The Second Mortgage Loan was originated by Kelmar in May 2008 with an original principal balance of $19.5 million, was due May 31, 2013 and was collateralized by a 417 unit apartment complex located in Queens, New York. The Second Mortgage Loan bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.0% per annum with monthly interest only payments of approximately $0.1 million through maturity. The Rego Park Joint Venture accreted the discount using the effective interest rate method through maturity. On June 27, 2013 all amounts due to the Rego Park Joint Venture related to the Second Mortgage Loan were repaid in full.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Rego Park Joint Venture made final distributions of all of its assets of approximately $21.0 million, to its members, of which approximately $2.1 million was distributed to Lightstone REIT II.

Consolidated Joint Venture

On August 18, 2011, the Operating Partnership and its Sponsor formed the 2nd Street Joint Venture to own and operate 50-01 2nd Street Associates LLC (the “2nd Street Owner”).  The Operating Partnership initially owned a 75.0% membership interest in the 2nd Street Joint Venture (the “2nd Street JV Interest”).  The 2nd Street JV Interest is a managing membership interest.  The Sponsor initially had a 25.0% non managing membership interest with certain consent rights with respect to major decisions. Contributions are allocated in accordance with each investor’s ownership percentage.  Profit and cash distributions, if any, will be allocated in accordance with each investor’s ownership percentage.   In addition, the 2nd Street JV Interest had a put option (the “Put”) whereby the Operating Partnership could put a portion or all of its interest to the Sponsor through August 18, 2012 in exchange for the corresponding dollar value of its capital contributions as of the date of exercise.  On August 14, 2012, the Operating Partnership exercised the Put pursuant to which it would transfer 15.0% of its membership interest to the Sponsor effective upon obtaining a construction loan (the “Construction Loan”) for a residential project (the “2nd Street Project”). On September 28, 2012, the Construction Loan closed and the Sponsor reimbursed the Operating Partnership approximately $4.1 million.

As of September 30, 2013, the Operating Partnership owned a 60.0% managing membership interest in the 2nd Street Joint Venture and the Sponsor owned a 40.0% non managing membership interest. As the Operating Partnership through the 2nd Street JV Interest has the power to direct the activities of the 2nd Street Joint Venture that most significantly impact the performance, beginning August 18, 2011, the Company has consolidated the operating results and financial condition of the 2nd Street Joint Venture and has accounted for the ownership interest of the Sponsor as a noncontrolling interest. 

On August 18, 2011, the 2nd Street Owner, which is wholly owned by the 2nd Street Joint Venture, acquired a parcel of land located in Queens, New York for approximately $19.3 million from an unaffiliated third party. The 2nd Street Joint Venture contributed approximately $19.3 million in cash to the 2nd Street Owner to fund the land acquisition. In connection with the acquisition of the land, the 2nd Street Owner also obtained a $13.5 million interim Loan. During the second quarter of 2012, the 2nd Street Owner commenced construction of the 2nd Street Project on the acquired land.  The 2nd Street Project is currently expected to consist of approximately 200 apartment units at an estimated total development cost of approximately $81.4 million, inclusive of the land acquisition cost, with an estimated completion in the first quarter of 2014. On September 28, 2012 the 2nd Street Owner entered into the Construction Loan and used proceeds advanced at closing to repay the Interim Loan in full. The outstanding balance of the Construction Loan was $37.3 million and $13.5 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, the remaining amount available under the Construction Loan was $13.7 million.

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

11.Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted escrows, tenants’ accounts receivable, interest receivable from related parties, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and notes payable approximated their fair values as of September 30, 2013 because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of the mortgages receivable approximated their fair value as of September 30, 2013 based upon current market information that would have been used by a market participant to estimate the fair value of such loan.

 

The estimated fair value (in millions) of the Company’s mortgage debt is summarized as follows:

 

  As of September 30, 2013  As of December 31, 2012 
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
 
Mortgage payable $294.6  $292.3  $208.6  $209.4 
  As of March 31, 2014  As of December 31, 2013 
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
 
Mortgages payable $295.0  $293.4  $295.3  $292.8 

 

The fair value of the mortgages payable was determined by discounting the future contractual interest and principal payments by estimated current market interest rates.

 

12.10.Segment Information

 

The Company currently operates in four business segments as of September 30, 2013:March 31, 2014: (i) retail real estate (the “Retail Segment”), (ii) multi-family residential real estate (the “Multi-family Residential Segment”), (iii) industrial real estate (the “Industrial Segment”) and (iv) hotel hospitality (the “Hotel Hospitality“Hospitality Segment”). The Company’s advisor and its affiliates provide leasing, property and facilities management, acquisition, development, construction and tenant-related services for its portfolio. The Company’s revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013 and 2012 were exclusively derived from activities in the United States. No revenues from foreign countries were received or reported. The Company had no long-lived assets in foreign locations as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2012.2013. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Company’s December 31, 20122013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unallocated assets, revenues and expenses relate to corporate related accounts.

 

The Company evaluates performance based upon net operating income/(loss) from the combined properties in each real estate segment.

 

As discussed in Note 8,6, the results of operations presented below exclude the Houston Extended Stay Hotels, Everson Pointe and BrazosCrowe’s Crossing due to their classification as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The Houston Extended Stay Hotels were previously included in the Company’s hospitality segment and Brazos wasEverson Pointe and Crowe’s Crossing were previously included in the Company’s retail segment.

 

Selected results of operations for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, and total assets as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013 regarding the Company’s operating segments are as follows:

 

  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 
  Retail  Multi-Family  Industrial  Hospitality  Unallocated  Total 
                   
Total revenues $3,417   3,505   1,782   11,682   -  $20,386 
Property operating expenses  966   1,644   543   8,962   1   12,116 
Real estate taxes  373   315   189   397   -   1,274 
General and administrative costs  13   74   9   26   3,204   3,326 
Net operating income/(loss)  2,065   1,472   1,041   2,297   (3,205)  3,670 
Depreciation and amortization  1,234   614   647   847   -   3,342 
Operating income/(loss) $831  $858  $394  $1,450  $(3,205) $328 
As of September 30, 2013:                        
Total Assets $124,171  $145,451  $60,513  $164,628  $210,700  $705,463 

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 
  Retail  Multi-Family  Industrial  Hospitality  Unallocated  Total 
Total revenues $2,852  $4,919  $1,878  $12,551  $-  $22,200 
                         
Property operating expenses  767   1,952   512   9,283   1   12,515 
Real estate taxes  339   345   209   459   -   1,352 
General and administrative costs  20   95   (56)  167   1,557   1,783 
                         
Net operating income/(loss)  1,726   2,527   1,213   2,642   (1,558)  6,550 
                         
Depreciation and amortization  962   1,023   459   1,526   -   3,970 
                         
Operating income/(loss) $764  $1,504  $754  $1,116  $(1,558) $2,580 
                         
As of March 31, 2014:                        
Total Assets $105,593  $146,287  $59,443  $152,015  $207,869  $671,207 

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)Unaudited)

 

  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 
  Retail  Multi-Family  Industrial  Hospitality  Unallocated  Total 
                   
Total revenues $3,585  $3,175  $1,814  $3,787  $-  $12,361 
                         
Property operating expenses  991   1,364   568   3,802   (72)  6,653 
Real estate taxes  396   318   202   135   (1)  1,050 
General and administrative costs  19   7   52   97   1,470   1,645 
                         
Net operating income/(loss)  2,179   1,486   992   (247)  (1,397)  3,013 
                         
Depreciation and amortization  1,321   420   471   163   -   2,375 
Operating income/(loss) $858  $1,066  $521  $(410) (1,397) $638 
As of December 31, 2012:                        
Total Assets $127,043  $68,593  $61,628  $78,205  $384,171  $719,640 

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 
  Retail  Multi-Family  Industrial  Hospitality  Unallocated  Total 
                   
Total revenues $2,952  $3,235  $1,724  $6,756  $-  $14,667 
                         
Property operating expenses  778   1,451   450   5,974   3   8,656 
Real estate taxes  344   186   200   307   -   1,037 
General and administrative costs  (3)  56   (7)  71   2,121   2,238 
                         
Net operating income/(loss)  1,833   1,542   1,081   404   (2,124)  2,736 
                         
Depreciation and amortization  1,000   432   453   478   -   2,363 
                         
Operating income/(loss) $833  $1,110  $628  $(74) $(2,124) $373 
                         
As of December 31, 2013:                        
Total Assets $114,817  $145,582  $59,937  $150,923  $206,502  $677,761 

Selected results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 regarding the Company’s operating segments are as follows:

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 
  Retail  Multi Family  Industrial  Hospitality  Unallocated  Total 
                   
Total revenues $10,262  $10,014  $5,359  $28,164  $-  $53,799 
                         
Property operating expenses  2,745   4,510   1,448   22,069   7   30,779 
Real estate taxes  1,125   812   586   1,064   -   3,587 
General and administrative costs  29   193   21   152   8,154   8,549 
                         
Net operating income/(loss)  6,363   4,499   3,304   4,879   (8,161)  10,884 
                         
Depreciation and amortization  3,591   1,487   1,563   1,891   -   8,532 
Operating income/(loss) $2,772  $3,012  $1,741  $2,988  $(8,161) $2,352 

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 
  Retail  Multi Family  Industrial  Hospitality  Unallocated  Total 
                   
Total revenues $10,675  $9,450  $5,362  $10,714  $-  $36,201 
                         
Property operating expenses  2,752   4,017   1,578   9,895   (39)  18,203 
Real estate taxes  1,193   984   532   348   -   3,057 
General and administrative costs  57   111   254   289   4,227   4,938 
                         
Net operating income/(loss)  6,673   4,338   2,998   182   (4,188)  10,003 
                         
Depreciation and amortization  3,999   1,239   1,417   354   -   7,009 
Operating income/(loss) $2,674  $3,099  $1,581  $(172) $(4,188) $2,994 

 

13.11.Commitments and Contingencies

 

Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time in the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to legal proceedings, claims or disputes.

On March 29, 2006, Jonathan Gould, a former member of our Board and Senior Vice-President-Acquisitions, filed a lawsuit against us in the District Court for the Southern District of New York. The suit alleges, among other things, that Mr. Gould was insufficiently compensated for his services to us as director and officer. Mr. Gould has sued for damages under theories of quantum meruit and unjust enrichment seeking the value of work he performed. During April 2013, the Company agreed to settle the suit with Mr. Gould for $210 and paid him in full.

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

 

On January 4, 2007, 1407 Broadway Real Estate LLC ("Office Owner"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of 1407 Broadway Mezz II LLC ("1407 Broadway "), consummated the acquisition of a sub-leasehold interest (the "Sublease Interest") in an office building located at 1407 Broadway, New York, New York (the "Office Property"). 1407 Broadway is a joint venture between LVP 1407 Broadway LLC ("LVP LLC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of our operating partnership, and Lightstone 1407 Manager LLC ("Manager"), which is wholly owned by David Lichtenstein, the Chairman of our Board of Directors and our Chief Executive Officer, and Shifra Lichtenstein, his wife.

 

 The Sublease Interest was acquired pursuant to a Sale and Purchase of Leasehold Agreement with Gettinger Associates, L.P. ("Gettinger"). In July 2006, Abraham Kamber Company, as Sublessor under the sublease ("Sublessor"), served two notices of default on Gettinger (the "Default Notices"). The first alleged that Gettinger had failed to satisfy its obligations in performing certain renovations and the second asserted numerous defaults relating to Gettinger's purported failure to maintain the Office Property in compliance with its contractual obligations.

 

In response to the Default Notices, Gettinger commenced legal action and obtained an injunction that extends its time to cure any default, prohibits interference with its leasehold interest and prohibits Sublessor from terminating its sublease pending resolution of the litigation. A motion by Sublessor for partial summary judgment, alleging that certain work on the Office Property required its prior approval, was denied by the Supreme Court, New York County. Subsequently, by agreement of the parties, a stay was entered precluding the termination of the Sublease Interest pending a final decision on Sublessor's claim of defaults under the Sublease Interest. In addition, the parties stipulated to the intervention of Office Owner as a party to the proceedings.

 

On April 12, 2012, the Supreme Court, New York County decided in favor of the Company with respect to all matters before the Court. Sublessor filed a Notice of Appeal on June 7, 2012 and, after fully briefing the issues, the parties argued the appeal on January 30, 2013.  On February 21, 2013, the Appellate Division, First Department rendered its decision largely affirming the lower court’s determination.  The Appellate Division did determine that there were two 2007 defaults that had not been cured and that the assignment of the sublease had occurred at a time when defaults existed.  The Appellate Division determined that the remedy for such defaults was not a forfeiture of the sublease.  Instead, the Appellate Division remanded to the lower court with direction that the lower court fashion a remedy short of forfeiture.  A hearing on this matter is currently pending.

On July 13, 2011, JF Capital Advisors, filedRecently, the Sublessor has sent a lawsuit against The Lightstone Group, LLC,letter claiming that the Company,Appellate Division order “lifted” the Yellowstone Injunction, a procedure in New York law whereby a tenant in a commercial premises has a right to stay the time to cure, and Lightstone REIT II indemanding a cure within thirty (30) days. We have rejected that claim because the Appellate Division decision expressly remanded the case with a direction that the Supreme Court fashion a remedy other than forfeiture of the Statealleged defaults, and requested a conference from the lower court. On December 10, 2013, the parties appeared before Justice James and engaged in oral argument. Thereafter, in January 2014 the transcript was supplied to the Court pursuant to its direction. The parties are now awaiting the Court’s determination of New York seeking payment for services alleged to have been rendered, and to be rendered prospectively, under theories of unjust enrichment and breach of contract. The plaintiff had a limited business arrangement with The Lightstone Group, LLC; that arrangement has been terminated. We filed a motion to dismiss the action and, on January 31, 2012, the Supreme Court dismissed the complaint in its entirety, but granted the plaintiff leave to replead two limited causes of action. appropriate remedy.

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and quantum meruit.On November 21, 2012, the court dismissed this second complaintwhere indicated in part, leaving only approximately $164 (plus interest) in potential damages.  The plaintiff appealed this decision and we have cross-appealed arguing that the case should have been dismissed in full.millions)We continue to believe these claims to be without merit and will defend the case vigorously.(Unaudited)

 

While any proceeding or litigation has an element of uncertainty, management currently believes that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome with respect to any of the aforementioned legal proceedings is remote. No provision for loss has been recorded in connection therewith.

 

As of the date hereof, the Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings of which the outcome is probable or reasonably possible to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition, which would require accrual or disclosure of the contingency and possible range of loss.

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

Tax Protection AgreementsOutlet Centers Transactions

 

In connection with the contribution of the certainThe Company previously held ownership interests (the “Mill Run Interest”) in Mill RunGPH and certain ownership interests (the “POAC Interest”) in POAC, our Operating Partnership entered into certain tax protection agreements (the “POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements”) with each of Arbor JRM, Arbor CJ, AR Prime, TRAC, Central Jersey and JT Prime (collectively, the “Contributors”Livermore Valley Holdings LLC (“LVH”). Under the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements, our Operating Partnership was required to indemnify each of Arbor JRM, Arbor CJ, TRAC and Central Jersey with respect to Mill Run’s properties (the “Mill Run Properties”), and AR Prime and JT Prime, with respect to POAC’s properties (the “POAC Properties”), from June 26, 2008 for Arbor JRM, Arbor CJ and AR Prime and from August 25, 2009 for TRAC, Central Jersey and JT Prime to June 26, 2013 for, among other things, certain income tax liability that would result from the income or gain which Arbor JRM, Arbor CJ, TRAC, Central Jersey on the one hand, or AR Prime, JT Prime, on the other hand, would recognize upon the Operating Partnership’s failure to maintain the current level of debt encumbering the Mill Run Properties or the POAC Properties, respectively, or the sale or other disposition by the Operating Partnership of the Mill Run Properties, the Mill Run Interest, the POAC Properties, or the POAC Interest (each, an “Indemnifiable Event”). Under the terms of the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements, our Operating Partnership was indemnifying the Contributors for certain income tax liabilities based on income or gain which the Contributors were deemed to be required to include in their gross income for federal or state income tax purposes (assuming the Contributors are subject to tax at the highest regional, U.S. federal, state and local tax rates imposed on individuals residing in New York City) as a result of an Indemnifiable Event. This indemnity covered income taxes, interest and penalties and was required to be made on a "grossed up" basis that effectively would have resulted in the Contributors receiving the indemnity payment on a net, after-tax basis. The amount of the potential tax indemnity to the Contributors under the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements, including a gross-up for taxes on any such payment, using current tax rates, was estimated to be approximately $95.7 million. The POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements expired on June 26, 2013. In connection with the partial redemption of Series A Preferred Units and the partial repayment of notes receivable from noncontrolling interests completed on September 30, 2013, any potential liability to the Company under the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements was fully released. See Note 1 for additional information.

Each of the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements imposed certain restrictions upon our Operating Partnership relating to transactions involving the Mill Run Properties and the POAC Properties which could have resulted in taxable income or gain to the Contributors. Our Operating Partnership could not dispose or transfer any of the Mill Run Properties or any of the POAC Properties without first proving that the Operating Partnership possessed the requisite liquidity, including the proceeds from any such transaction, to make any payments that would have come due pursuant to the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements. However, our Operating Partnership could have taken the following actions: (i) (A) as to the POAC Properties, commencing with the period one year and thirty-one days following the date of the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements, our Operating Partnership could have sold on an annual basis part or all of any of the POAC Properties with an aggregate value of ten percent or less of the total value of the POAC Properties as of the date of contribution (and any amounts of the ten percent value not sold could have been applied to sales in future years); and (B) as to the Mill Run Properties either the same ten percent test as set forth above in (i)(A) with respect to the Mill Run Properties or the sale of the property then known as Designer Outlet Center; and (ii) our Operating Partnership could have entered into a non-recognition transaction with either the consent of the Contributors or an opinion from an independent law or accounting firm advising that it is “more likely than not” that the transaction would not give rise to current taxable income or gain.

On August 30, 2010, the Company, its Operating Partnership and PRO (collectively, the “LVP Parties”) completed the disposition of the POAC Interest and Mill Run Interest (collectively, the “POAC/Mill Run Transaction”) to Simon and contemporaneously entered into a tax matters agreement with Simon. Additionally, the Company was advised by an independent law firm that it was “more likely than not” that the POAC/Mill Run Transaction did not give rise to current taxable income or loss.  Accordingly, the Company believed the POAC/Mill Run Transaction was a non-recognition transaction and not an Indemnifiable Event under the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements.  Pursuant to the terms of the tax matters agreement, Simon generally may not engage in a transaction that could result in the recognition of the “built-in gain” with respect to POAC and Mill Run at the time of the closing for specified periods of up to eight years following the closing date. Simon has a number of obligations with respect to the allocation of partnership liabilities to the LVP Parties. For example, Simon agreed to maintain certain of the outstanding mortgage loans that are secured by POAC Properties and Mill Run Properties until their respective maturities, and the LVP Parties have provided and will continue to have the opportunity to provide guaranties of collection with respect to a revolving credit facility (or indebtedness incurred to refinance the revolving credit facility) for at least four years following the closing of the POAC/Mill Run Transaction. The LVP Parties were also given the opportunity to enter into agreements to make specified capital contributions to Simon Property Group, L.P. (“Simon OP”) in the event that it defaults on certain of its indebtedness. If Simon breaches its obligations under the tax matters agreement, Simon will be required to indemnify the LVP Parties for certain taxes that they are deemed to incur, including taxes relating to the recognition of “built-in gains” with respect to POAC Properties and Mill Run Properties, and gains recognized as a result of a reduction in the allocation of partnership liabilities. These indemnification payments will be “grossed up” such that the amount of the payments will equal, on an after-tax basis, the tax liability deemed incurred because of the breach.

Simon generally is required to indemnify the LVP Parties and certain affiliates of the Lightstone Group for liabilities and obligations under the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements relating to the contributions of the Mill Run Interest and the POAC Interest(see POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements above) that are caused by Simon OP’s and Simon’s actions subsequent to the closing of the POAC/Mill Run Transaction (the “Indemnified Liabilities”). The Company and its Operating Partnership were required to indemnify Simon OP and Simon for all liabilities and obligations under the POAC/Mill Run Tax Protection Agreements other than the Indemnified Liabilities through March 1, 2012, of which there were none.

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LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share/unit data and where indicated in millions)(Unaudited)

On December 9, 2011 and December 4, 2012, GPH, LVH and certain of their subsidiaries (collectively, the “Holding Entities”) completed the disposition of their ownership interests in thean outlet center located in Grand Prairie, Texas (the “Grand Prairie Outlet Center”), an outlet center located in Livermore, California (the “Livermore Valley Outlet Center”) and a parcel of land adjacent to the Livermore Outlet Center the Livermore Valley Outlet Center(the “Livermore Land Parcel” and collectively, the Livermore Land Parcel (the “Outlet Centers Transactions”) to Simon. In connection with the closing of the Outlet Centers Transactions, the Holdings Entities, the Company, the Operating Partnership, PROSimon and the Sponsor’s Affiliates (collectively, the “Outlet Centers Parties”) entered into a tax matters agreement with Simon pursuant to which Simon generally may not engage in a transaction that could result in the recognition of the “built-in gain” with respect to the Grand Prairie Outlet Center and the Livermore Valley Outlet Center at the time of the closing for specified periods of up to eight years following the closing date. Simon has a number of obligations with respect to the allocation of partnership liabilities to the Outlet Centers Parties For example, Simon agreed to maintain a debt level of no less than the cash portion of the proceeds from the Outlet Centers Transaction until at the fourth anniversary of the closing, and the Outlet Centers Parties have provided and will continue to have the opportunity to provide guaranties of collection with respect to a revolving credit facility (or indebtedness incurred to refinance the revolving credit facility) for at least four years following the closing of the Outlet Centers Transactions. The Outlet Centers Parties were also given the opportunity to enter into agreements to make specified capital contributions to Simon OP in the event that it defaults on certain of its indebtedness. If Simon breaches its obligations underaffiliates (collectively, the tax matters agreement, Simon will be required to indemnify the Outlet Centers Parties for certain taxes that they are deemed to incur, including taxes relating to the recognition of “built-in gains” with respect to the Grand Prairie Outlet Center and the Livermore Valley Outlet Center, and gains recognized as a result of a reduction in the allocation of partnership liabilities. These indemnification payments will be “grossed up” such that the amount of the payments will equal, on an after-tax basis, the tax liability deemed incurred because of the breach.

Loan Collection Guaranties

In connection with the closing of the POAC/Mill Run Transaction and the Outlet Centers Transactions, the LVP Parties have provided Loan Collection Guaranties with respect to the draws under a revolving credit facility made by Simon in connection with the closing of the POAC/Mill Run Transaction and the Outlet Centers Transactions. Under the terms of the Loan Collection Guaranties, the LVP Parties are obligated to make payments in respect of principal and interest due under the revolving credit facilities after Simon OP has failed to make payments, the amount outstanding under the revolving credit facilities has been accelerated, and the lenders have failed to collect the full amount outstanding under the revolving credit facilities after exhausting other remedies.

Outlet Centers Transactions

“Simon Parties”). Pursuant to the terms of the Outlet Centers Transactions, the aggregate consideration received at closing is subject to certain true-ups and adjustments, including a final valuation of the Grand Prairie Outlet Center and the Livermore Valley Outlet Center, to be completed no later than April 1, 2014, based on their aggregate net operating income, as defined, during calendar year 2013. The final valuation is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2014. Furthermore, the Holding Entities, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, may (i) receive $5.0 million of additional consideration for the Livermore Land Parcel or (ii) elect to repurchase the Livermore Land Parcel for $35.0 million. During the first quarter of 2013, the Holding Entities received an additional $3.0 million, of which the Company’s share was $1.2 million, related to the disposition of its ownership interest in the Grand Prairie Outlet Center resulting from the satisfaction of certain conditions.

Loan Collection Guaranties

The Operating Partnership and PRO (collectively, the “LVP Parties”) have provided and will continue to have the opportunity to provide guaranties of collection (the “Loan Collection Guaranties”) with respect to draws made under revolving credit facilities (or indebtedness incurred to refinance the revolving credit facilities) by Simon in connection with the closing of certain contribution transactions related to the LVP Parties’ ownership interests in (i) Mill Run LLC (“Mill Run”) and Prime Outlets Acquisition Company (“POAC” and collectively, the “POAC/Mill Run Transaction”) and (ii) GPH and LVH, . The Loan Collection Guaranties are required for at least four years following the closings of POAC/Mill Run Transaction and the Outlet Centers Transaction, which closed on August 30, 2010 and December 4, 2012, respectively. Under the terms of the Loan Collection Guaranties, the LVP Parties are obligated to make payments in respect of principal and interest due under the revolving credit facilities after Simon OP has failed to make payments, the amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facilities have been accelerated, and the lender have failed to collect the full amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facilities after exhausting other remedies. The maximum amounts of the Loan Collection Guaranties will be reduced by the extent of any payments of principal made by Simon OP or other cash proceeds recovered by the lenders.

 

14.12.Subsequent Events

 

Distribution Payment

 

On OctoberApril 15, 2013,2014, the distribution for the three-month period ending September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 of approximately $4.8$4.4 million was paid in full using a combination of cash and approximately 0.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock issued pursuant to the Company’s Distribution Reinvestment Program (“DRIP”), at a discounted price of $11.21 per share. The distribution was paid from cash flows provided from operations (approximately $3.3$3.0 million or 68%58%) and excess cash proceeds from the issuance of common stock through the Company’s DRIP (approximately $1.5$1.4 million or 32%42%).

 

Distribution Declaration

 

On NovemberMay 14, 2013,2014, the Board authorized and the Company declared a distribution for the three-month period ending December 31, 2013.June 30, 2014. The distribution will be calculated based on shareholders of record each day during this three-month period at a rate of $0.0019178 per day, and will equal a daily amount that, if paid each day for a 365-day period, would equal a 7.0% annualized rate based on a share price of $10.00. The distribution will be paid in cash on JanuaryJuly 15, 2014 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2013.June 30, 2014. The shareholders have an option to elect the receipt of shares under the Company’s DRIP.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:  

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

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries and the notes thereto. As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as required by context, Lightstone Value Plus REIT, L.P. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, which we collectively refer to as “the Operating Partnership.” Dollar amounts are presented in thousands, except per share data and where indicated in millions.

 

As discussed in Note 86 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the results of operations presented below exclude two Extended Stay Hotels located in Houston, Texas (the “Houston Extended Stay Hotels”), a retail shopping center (“Everson Pointe”) located in Snellville, Georgia and Brazos Crossing Power Centera retail shopping center (“Brazos”Crowe’s Crossing”) located in Stone Mountain, Georgia due to their classification as discontinued operations. The Houston Extended Stay Hotels were previously included in the Company’s hospitality segment and Brazos wasEverson Pointe and Crowe’s Crossing were previously included in the Company’s retail segment.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains, and other materials filed or to be filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, contain or will contain, forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including, among others, statements regarding our possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives, are forward-looking statements. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and members of our management team, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, and generally are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “should” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

 

Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.

 

Risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to, economic and market conditions, competition, tenant or joint venture partner(s) bankruptcies, changes in governmental, tax, real estate and zoning laws and regulations, failure to increase tenant occupancy and operating income, rejection of leases by tenants in bankruptcy, financing and development risks, construction and lease-up delays, cost overruns, the level and volatility of interest rates, the rate of revenue increases versus expense increases, the financial stability of various tenants and industries, the failure of the Company (defined herein) to make additional investments in real estate properties, the failure to upgrade our tenant mix, restrictions in current financing arrangements, the failure to fully recover tenant obligations for common area maintenance (“CAM”), insurance, taxes and other property expenses, the failure of the Company to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), the failure to refinance debt at favorable terms and conditions, an increase in impairment charges, loss of key personnel, failure to achieve earnings/funds from operations targets or estimates, conflicts of interest with the Advisor, Sponsor and their affiliates, failure of joint venture relationships, significant costs related to environmental issues as well as other risks listed from time to time in this Form 10-Q, our Form 10-K and in the Company’s other reports filed with the SEC.

 

We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time unless required by law.

  

Overview

 

Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the “Lightstone REIT”) and Lightstone Value Plus REIT, LP, (the “Operating Partnership”) and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the ‘‘Company’’ and the use of ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘our,’’ ‘‘us’’ or similar pronouns refers to the Lightstone REIT, its Operating Partnership or the Company as required by the context in which such pronoun is used.

 

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Lightstone REIT has acquired and operatesmay continue to acquire and operate in the future commercial, residential and hospitality properties, principally in the United States. Principally through the Operating Partnership, our acquisitions have included both portfolios and individual properties. Our commercial holdings consist of retail (primarily multi-tenant shopping centers), lodging (primarily extended stayselect service hotels), industrial properties and that our residential properties are principally comprised of ‘‘Class B’’ multi-family complexes.

 

 As discussed in Notes 1 and 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the results of operations presented below exclude certain properties due to their classification as discontinued operations.

We do not have employees. We entered intohave an advisory agreement dated April 22, 2005 with Lightstone Value Plus REIT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which we refer to as the “Advisor,” pursuant to which the Advisor supervises and manages our day-to-day operations and selects our real estate and real estate related investments, subject to oversight by our board of directors. We pay the Advisor fees for services related to the investment and management of our assets, and we reimburse the Advisor for certain expenses incurred on our behalf.

 

Current Environment

 

Our operating results as well as our investment opportunities are impacted by the health of the North American economies.  Our business and financial performance may be adversely affected by current and future economic conditions, such as an availability of credit, financial markets volatility and recession.

 

U.S. and international markets are currently experiencing increased levels of volatility due to a combination of many factors, including depressed home prices, limited access to credit markets, higher fuel prices, less consumer spending and fears of a national and global recession. The effects of the current market dislocation may persist as financial institutions continue to take the necessary steps to restructure their business and capital structures. As a result, this economic downturn has reduced demand for space and removed support for rents and property values. Since we cannot predict when the real estate markets may recover, the value of our properties may decline if current market conditions persist or worsen.

 

Our business may be affected by market and economic challenges experienced by the U.S. and global economies. These conditions may materially affect the value and performance of our properties, and may affect our ability to pay distributions, the availability or the terms of financing that we have or may anticipate utilizing, and our ability to make principal and interest payments on, or refinance, any outstanding debt when due.

 

We are not aware of any other material trends or uncertainties, favorable or unfavorable, other than national economic conditions affecting real estate generally, that may be reasonably anticipated to have a material impact on either capital resources or the revenues or income to be derived from the acquisition and operation of real estate and real estate related investments, other than those referred to in this Form 10-Q.

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Portfolio Summary –

 

  Location Year Built (Range of
years built)
 Leasable Square
Feet
  Percentage Occupied as
of September 30, 2013
  Annualized Revenues based
on rents at
September 30, 2013
 Annualized Revenues per
square foot September 30,
2013
 
Wholly Owned and Consolidiated Real Estate Properties:                  
                   
Retail                  
St. Augustine Outlet Center St. Augustine, FL 1998  330,246   81.5%  $3.7 million $13.65 
Oakview Plaza Omaha, NE 1999 - 2005  176,774   90.6%  $2.3 million $14.58 
Crowe's Crossing Stone Mountain, GA 1986  93,728   82.6%  $0.7 million $9.08 
DePaul Plaza Bridgeton, MO 1985  187,090   81.1%  $1.7 million $11.04 
Everson Pointe Snellville, GA 1999  81,428   87.8%  $0.8 million $11.45 
    Retail Total  869,266   84.0%      
                   
Industrial                  
7 Flex/Office/Industrial Buildings within the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio New Orleans, LA 1980-2000  339,700   77.2%  $2.8 million $10.83 
4 Flex/Industrial Buildings within the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio San Antonio, TX 1982-1986  484,369   81.6%  $1.8 million $4.63 
3 Flex/Industrial Buildings within the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio Baton Rouge, LA 1985-1987  182,792   95.8%  $1.1 million $6.51 
Sarasota Sarasota, FL 1992  280,242   21.8%  $0.2 million $2.60 
    Industrial Total  1,287,103   69.4%      

  Location Year Built (Range of
years built)
  Leasable Square
Feet
  Percentage Occupied as of
March 31, 2014
  Annualized Revenues based
on rents at
March 31, 2014
 Annualized Revenues per
square foot at March 31,
 2014
 
Wholly Owned and Consolidiated Real Estate Properties:                    
                     
Retail                    
St. Augustine Outlet Center St. Augustine, FL  1998   330,246   80.9%  $4.0 million $14.87 
Oakview Plaza Omaha, NE  1999 - 2005   176,774   90.6%  $2.4 million $14.84 
DePaul Plaza Bridgeton, MO  1985   187,090   80.7%  $1.7 million $11.05 
     Retail Total   694,110   83.3%      
                     
Industrial                    
7 Flex/Office/Industrial Buildings within the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio New Orleans, LA  1980-2000   339,700   74.3%  $2.8 million $10.90 
4 Flex/Industrial Buildings within the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio San Antonio, TX  1982-1986   484,369   82.1%  $1.8 million $4.64 
3 Flex/Industrial Buildings within the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio Baton Rouge, LA  1985-1987   182,792   95.8%  $1.2 million $6.64 
Sarasota Sarasota, FL  1992   280,242   100.0%  $0.6 million $1.99 
     Industrial Total   1,287,103   85.9%      

 

Multi - Family Residential Location Year Built (Range of
years built)
 Leasable Units  Percentage Occupied as
of September 30, 2013
  Annualized Revenues based
on rents at
September 30, 2013
 Annualized Revenues per
unit September 30, 2013
  Location Year Built (Range of
years built)
 Leasable Units  Percentage Occupied as
of March 31, 2014
  Annualized Revenues based
on rents at
March 31, 2014
 Annualized Revenues per
unit at March 31, 2014
 
Southeastern Michigan Multi-Family Properties (Four Apartment Buildings) Southeast  MI 1965-1972  1,017   94.3%  $8.0 million $8,325  Southeast  MI 1965-1972  1,017   94.3%  $7.9 million $8,217 
Camden Multi-Family Properties (Two Apartment Communities) Greensboro/Charlotte, NC 1984-1985  568   94.7%  $4.0 million $7,517  Greensboro/Charlotte, NC 1984-1985  568   96.7%  $4.2 million $7,612 
Gantry Park (Multi-Family Apartment Building) Queens, NY 2013  199   98.0%  $7.6 million $39,085 
  Residential Total  1,585   94.4%         Residential Total  1,784   95.5%      

  Location Year Built  Year to date
Available Rooms
  Percentage Occupied as
of March 31, 2014
  Revenue per Available
Room for the Three
Months Ended  March 31,
2014
  Average Daily Rate For
the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2014
 
Wholly-Owned and Consolidated Hospitality Properties:                      
                       
DoubleTree - Danvers Danvers, Massachusetts  1978   32,670   36.3% $43.75  $120.51 
                       
Courtyard - Parsippany Parsippany, New Jersey  2001   13,590   36.8% $54.17  $147.08 
                       
Courtyard - Willoughby Willoughby, Ohio  1999   8,100   66.0% $78.60  $119.13 
                       
Fairfield Inn - DesMoines West Des Moines, Iowa  1997   9,180   53.8% $51.24  $95.23 
                       
SpringHill Suites - DesMoines West Des Moines, Iowa  1999   8,730   58.6% $58.39  $99.60 
                       
Holiday Inn Express - Auburn Auburn, Alabama  2002   7,380   69.4% $70.55  $101.67 
                       
Courtyard - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Lousiana  1997   10,890   67.7% $65.98  $97.41 
                       
Residence Inn - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Lousiana  2000   9,720   42.7% $42.02  $98.34 
                       
Aloft - Rogers Rogers, Arkansas  2008   11,700   52.4% $60.92  $116.37 
                       
Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro Jonesboro, Arkansas  2009   7,470   69.7% $62.83  $90.19 
                       
Hampton Inn - Miami Miami, Florida  1996   11,340   89.8% $133.60  $148.78 
                       
Hampton Inn & Suites - Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida  1996   9,360   89.0% $148.51  $166.95 
                       
     Hospitality Total   140,130   56.2% $67.92  $120.84 

 

  Location Year Built Year to date
Available Rooms
  Percentage Occupied as
of September 30, 2013
  Revenue per Available
Room through September
30, 2013
  Average Daily Rate For
the Nine Months Ended  
September 30, 2013
 
Wholly-Owned and Consolidated Hospitality Properties:                    
Houston Extended Stay Hotels (Two Hotels) Houston, TX 1998  79,443   88.4% $42.31  $47.84 
                     
CP Boston Property (Hotel and Water Park Resort) Danvers, Massachusetts 1978  99,099   51.8% $55.95  $107.99 
                     
Courtyard - Parsippany Parsippany, New Jersey 2001  41,676   63.4% $85.96  $135.58 
                     
Courtyard - Willoughby Willoughby, Ohio 1999  24,570   80.1% $95.64  $119.38 
                     
Fairfield Inn - DesMoines West Des Moines, Iowa 1997  27,846   69.4% $69.85  $100.68 
                     
SpringHill Suites - DesMoines West Des Moines, Iowa 1999  26,481   70.8% $72.45  $102.33 
                     
Holiday Inn Express - Auburn Auburn, Alabama 2002  20,992   72.0% $73.61  $102.28 
                     
Courtyard - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Lousiana 1997  17,424   68.8% $72.60  $105.50 
                     
Residence Inn - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Lousiana 2000  15,552   63.3% $68.33  $107.89 
                     
Aloft - Rogers Rogers, Arkansas 2008  13,650   64.1% $72.45  $113.11 
                     
Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro Jonesboro, Arkansas 2009  8,715   74.3% $64.52  $86.89 
                     
Hampton Inn - Miami Miami, Florida 1996  4,032   74.2% $66.23  $89.22 
                     
Hampton Inn & Suites - Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1996  3,328   68.6% $62.59  $91.19 
                     
    Hospitality Total  382,808   68.8% $64.27  $93.46 
  Location Year Built  Leasable Square
Feet
  Percentage Occupied as
of March 31, 2014
  Annualized Revenues based
on rents at
March 31, 2014
  Annualized Revenues per
square foot at March 31,
2014
 
Unconsolidated Affiliated Real Estate Entities-Office:                      
1407 Broadway(1) New York, NY  1952   1,114,695   81.3% $38.40  $42.42 

  Location Year Built Leasable Square
Feet
  Percentage Occupied as
of September 30, 2013
  Annualized Revenues based
on rents at
September 30, 2013
  Annualized Revenues per
square foot September 30,
2013
 
Unconsolidated Affiliated Real Estate Entities-Office:                    
1407 Broadway(1) New York, NY 1952  1,114,695   81.4% $38.10  $41.99 

 

(1) - Sub-lease interest indirectly owned by 1407 Broadway Mezz II, LLC, in which we have an 49.0% ownership interest.

 

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Annualized revenue is defined as the minimum monthly payments due as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 annualized, excluding periodic contractual fixed increases and rents calculated based on a percentage of tenants’ sales. The annualized base rent disclosed in the table above includes all concessions, abatements and reimbursements of rent to tenants.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

There were no material changes during the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 to our critical accounting policies as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2012.2013.

 

Results of Operations

 

Our primary financial measure for evaluating each of our properties is net operating income (“NOI”). NOI represents revenues less property operating expenses, real estate taxes and general and administrative expenses. We believe that NOI is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of the operating performance of a real estate company because it is a direct measure of the actual operating results of our properties.

 

Hotel Acquisitions

 

On July 30, 2012 the Company took title to a Courtyard by Marriott located in Parsippany, New Jersey (the “Courtyard - Parsippany”) through the restructuring of the mortgage loan secured by the hotel and during December 2012, the Company acquired a portfolio comprised of three hotels, consisting of two hotels located in West Des Moines, Iowa (the “Fairfield Inn - Des Moines” and the “SpringHill Suites - Des Moines”) and one hotel located in Willoughby, Ohio (the “Courtyard - Willoughby”).

On January 18, 2013, the Companywe acquired a Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (the “Holiday Inn Express - Auburn”) located in Auburn, Alabama. On May 16, 2013, the Companywe acquired a portfolio comprised of two hotels located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the “Courtyard - Baton Rouge” and the “Residence Inn - Baton Rouge”, or collectively, the “Baton Rouge Hotel Portfolio”), on. On June 18, 2013, the Companywe acquired a portfolio comprised of two hotels, one located in Rogers, Arkansas (the “Aloft - Rogers”) and the other in Jonesboro, Arkansas (the “Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro”), or collectively, the “Arkansas Hotel Portfolio” and on). On August 30, 2013, the Companywe acquired a portfolio comprised of two hotels located in South Florida (the “Hampton Inn - Miami” and the “Hampton Inn & Suites - Fort Lauderdale”, or collectively, the “Florida Hotel Portfolio”).

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2014 vs. March 31, 2013 vs. September 30, 2012

 

Consolidated

 

Revenues

 

Our revenues are comprised of rental revenues, tenant recovery income and other service income. Total revenues increased by approximately $8.0$7.5 million to $20.4$22.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to $12.4$14.7 million for the same period in 2012.2013. The increase primarily reflects higher revenues in our Hospitality Segment of $7.9$5.8 million and a slight increase in our Multi-Family Residential segment offset by slight decreases in our Industrial and Retail segments.Segment of $1.7 million. See “Segment Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to September 30, 2012”March 31, 2013” for additional information on revenues by segment.

 

Property operating expenses

 

Property operating expenses increased by approximately $5.5$3.8 million to $12.1$12.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to $6.7$8.7 million the same period in 2012.2013. The increase was primarily due to the timing of our hotel acquisitions noted above.

 

Real estate taxes

 

Real estate taxes were increased by approximately $0.2$0.4 million to $1.3$1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to $1.1$1.0 million the same period in 2012.2013. The increase was primarily due to the timing of our hotel acquisitions noted above.

 

General and administrative expenses

 

General and administrative were increasedexpenses decreased by approximately $1.7$0.4 million to $3.3$1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to $1.6$2.2 million the same period in 2012.2013. The increasedecrease is primarily attributable to higher acquisition costslower professional fees incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in the 2013 period associated with the hotel acquisitions noted above.2013.

 

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Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $0.9$1.6 million to $3.3$4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to $2.4 million the same period in 2012.2013. The increase was primarily due to the timing of our hotel acquisitions noted above.

 

Mark to market adjustment on derivative financial instruments

 

During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, we recorded mark to market adjustments on derivative financial instruments of $4.7 million$39 and $1.8$1.5 million, respectively. TheseThe mark to market adjustments representduring the 2013 period primarily represented the change in the fair values of a collar entered into to protect the value of a portion of our Marco OP Units within a certain specified range.range through December 2013.

 

Interest and dividend income

 

Interest and dividend income decreased by approximately $2.0 million to $1.7$1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to $3.7$3.5 million the same period in 2012.2013. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower interest income on our mortgages receivable asthe repayment in full of a result of the restructuring of thesecond mortgage loan noted above and the repayment of thereceivable held by LVP Rego Park, LLC (the “Rego Park Joint Venture Second Mortgage LoanVenture”) in June 2013 as well as lowerthe elimination of interest income accruing on our Notes Receivable due from Noncontrolling Interests (see Note 1 of the Notesfor periods subsequent to Consolidated Financial Statement for additional information).June 26, 2013..

 

Interest expense

 

Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs, increased by approximately $1.3$1.2 million to $4.5$4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to $3.2$3.7 million for the same period in 2012.2013. The increase is primarily attributable to the accrual of default interest on the mortgage indebtedness for our Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio as well as the timing of certain new borrowings throughout 2012 and 2013.

 

(Loss)/gainGain on sale of marketable securities

 

(Loss)/gainGain on sale of marketable securities decreasedincreased by approximately $0.5$1.2 million to a lossgain of $14$1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to a gain of $0.5 million$11 for the same period in 2012.2013.

 

Income/(loss)Loss from investmentsinvestment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entitiesentity

 

This account represents our portion of the earnings associated with our interestsownership interest in certain investmentsan investment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities,entity, which we account for under the equity method of accounting. Our incomeloss from investmentsinvestment in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entitiesentity was $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to incomea loss of $0.2$2.1 million during the same period in 2012.2013. See Note 43 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

Bargain purchase gainGain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities

 

WeDuring the first quarter of 2013, we received an additional $1.2 million related to the 2012 disposition of our ownership interest in Grand Prairie Holdings LLC resulting from the satisfaction of certain conditions and recognized a bargain purchase gain on disposition of approximately $4.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities in connection with our acquisitionconsolidated statements of the Courtyard - Parsippany.operations.

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

The net earnings allocated to noncontrolling interests relates to (i) the interests in the Operating Partnership held by our Sponsor as well as common units held by our limited partners (ii) the interest in PROPRO-DFJV Holdings LLC (“PRO”) held by our Sponsor, (iii) the 10.0% interest in the Rego Park Joint ventureVenture previously held by Lightstone REITValue Plus Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc., (iv) the 25.0% and 40.0% interestownership interests in the 50-01 2nd St Associates LLC (the “2nd Street Joint VentureVenture”) held by our Sponsor prior to September 28, 2012 and subsequent to September 28, 2012, respectivelyother affiliates and (v) the 10.0%, 10.0% and 5.0% interests held by unrelated third parties in eachminority owners of theCourtyard - Baton Rouge, Residence Inn - Baton Rouge and Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro, respectively.certain of our hotels. .

 

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Segment Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to September 30, 2012March 31, 2013

 

Retail Segment

 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease)  For the Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
 2013  2012  $  %  2014  2013  $  % 
 (unaudited)       (unaudited)     
Revenues $3,417  $3,585  $(168)  -4.7% $2,852  $2,952  $(100)  -3.4%
NOI  2,065   2,179   (114)  -5.2%  1,726   1,833   (107)  -5.8%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  83.8%  84.6%      -0.8%  83.3%  83.8%      -0.5%

  

The following table represents lease expirations for the Retail Segment as of September 30, 2013:March 31, 2014:

 

Lease
Expiration
Year
 Number of
Expiring
Leases
 GLA of Expiring
Leases (Sq. Ft.)
 Annualized Base
Rent of Expiring
Leases ($)
 Percent of
Total GLA
 Percent of Total
Annualized
Base Rent
  Number of
Expiring
Leases
 GLA of Expiring
Leases (Sq. Ft.)
 Annualized Base
Rent of Expiring
Leases ($)
 Percent of
Total GLA
 Percent of Total
Annualized Base
Rent
 
2013  8   16,800.00   143,068.00   2.5%  1.7%
2014  18   52,657.00   675,458.00   7.7%  7.9%  15   48,371   695,037   9.1%  9.5%
2015  15   129,160.00   1,809,497.00   18.8%  21.1%  13   129,071   1,777,317   24.2%  24.3%
2016  15   56,174.00   756,380.00   8.2%  8.8%  9   47,841   640,994   9.0%  8.8%
2017  7   18,650.00   244,630.00   2.7%  2.9%  3   8,000   117,600   1.5%  1.6%
2018  14   94,611.00   1,562,251.00   13.8%  18.2%  12   90,904   1,343,720   17.0%  18.4%
2019  16   105,516.00   1,448,599.00   15.4%  16.9%  12   44,520   1,021,311   8.3%  14.0%
2020  5   117,957.00   982,918.00   17.2%  11.5%  5   117,957   984,814   22.1%  13.5%
2021  4   21,128.00   299,475.00   3.1%  3.5%  2   18,764   253,444   3.5%  3.5%
2022  1   45,528.00   295,932.00   6.6%  3.5%  -   -   -   -   - 
2023  1   28,000   479,920   5.2%  6.6%
Thereafter  1   28,000.00   346,640.00   4.0%  4.0%  -   -   -   -   - 
  104   686,181   8,564,848   100.0%  100.0%  72   533,428   7,314,157   100.0%  100.0%

 

Revenues and NOI decreased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 20122013 primarily as a result of the slight decrease in the average occupancy rate.rate during the 2014 period.

 

Multi- FamilyMulti-Family Residential Segment

 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease)  For the Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
 2013  2012  $  %  2014  2013  $  % 
 (unaudited)       (unaudited)     
Revenues $3,505  $3,175  $330   10.4% $4,919  $3,235  $1,684   52.1%
NOI  1,472   1,486   (14)  -0.9%  2,527   1,542   985   63.9%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  94.9%  94.8%      0.1%  94.0%  95.1%      -1.1%

 

Revenues increased $0.3$1.7 million whileaccompanied by an increase in NOI andof $1.0 million while the average occupancy rate remained relatively flatdecreased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2012.2013. The increases in revenue and NOI are primarily attributable to the operations of Gantry Park. The construction of Gantry Park was substantially completed and its associated assets were placed into service during the third quarter of 2013.

 

Industrial Segment

 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease)  For the Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
 2013  2012  $  %  2014  2013  $  % 
 (unaudited)       (unaudited)     
Revenues $1,782  $1,814  $(32)  -1.8% $1,878  $1,724  $154   8.9%
NOI  1,041   992   49   4.9%  1,213   1,081   132   12.2%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  74.6%  82.8%      -8.2%  86.5%  82.9%      3.6%

 

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The following table represents lease expirations for our Industrial Segment as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014:

:Industrial Segment

 

Lease
Expiration
Year
 Number of
Expiring
Leases
 GLA of Expiring
Leases (Sq. Ft.)
 Annualized Base
Rent of Expiring
Leases ($)
 Percent of
Total GLA
 Percent of Total
Annualized
Base Rent
  Number of
Expiring
Leases
 GLA of Expiring
Leases (Sq. Ft.)
 Annualized Base
Rent of Expiring
Leases ($)
 Percent of
Total GLA
 Percent of Total
Annualized
Base Rent
 
2013  21   144,907   731,144   16.2%  14.8%
2014  32   193,730   1,377,557   21.7%  27.8%  38   277,401   1,148,254   25.1%  22.3%
2015  23   312,394   1,324,198   35.0%  26.7%  25   537,145   2,168,169   48.5%  42.0%
2016  24   155,467   715,714   17.4%  14.4%  28   173,369   777,948   15.7%  15.1%
2017  4   30,190   231,291   3.4%  4.7%  6   41,577   291,231   3.8%  5.7%
2018  7   57,022   575,961   6.3%  11.6%  11   76,025   765,115   6.9%  14.9%
Thereafter  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
  111   893,710   4,955,865   100.0%  100.0%  108   1,105,517   5,150,717   100.0%  100.0%

 

Revenues and NOI remained relatively flatincreased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2012.2013 primarily as a result of the higher average occupancy during the 2014 period.

Hotel Hospitality Segment

 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease)  For the Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
 2013  2012  $  %  2014  2013  $  % 
 (unaudited)       (unaudited)     
Revenues $11,682  $3,787  $7,895   208.5% $12,551  $6,756  $5,795   85.8%
NOI  2,297   (247)  2,544   -1030.0%  2,642   404   2,238   554.0%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  71.9%  64.5%      7.4%  56.2%  51.4%      4.8%
Rev PAR $69.21  $46.97  $22.24   47.3% $67.92  $56.11  $11.81   21.0%

 

The revenues in our Hotel Hospitality Segment increased by approximately $7.9$5.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2012.2013. The increase is primarily attributable to the timing of our hotel acquisitions noted above.

 

NOI in our Hotel Hospitality Segment increased by $2.5$2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2012.2013. This increase is primarily attributable to the hotel acquisitions noted above.

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 vs. September 30, 2012

Consolidated

Revenues

Our revenues are comprised of rental revenues, tenant recovery income and other service income. Total revenues increased by approximately $17.6 million to $53.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $36.2 million for the same period in 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to higher revenues in our Hospitality Segment of $17.5. See “Segment Results of Operations for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2013 compared to September 30, 2012” for additional information on revenues by segment. 

Property operating expenses

Property operating expenses increased by approximately $12.6 million to $30.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $18.2 million the same period in 2012. The increase was primarily due to the hotel acquisitions noted above.

Real estate taxes

Real estate taxes were increased by approximately $0.5 million to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $3.1 million the same period in 2012. The increase was primarily due to the hotel acquisitions noted above.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative were increased by approximately $3.6 million to $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $4.9 million the same period in 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to higher acquisition costs during the 2013 period associated with the hotel acquisitions noted above.

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Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $1.5 million to $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $7.0 million the same period in 2012. The increase was primarily due to the increased acquisition fees as a result of the hotel acquisitions noted above.

Mark to market adjustment on derivative financial instruments

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recorded mark to market adjustments on derivative financial instruments of $3.2 million and a negative $11.2 million, respectively. These mark to market adjustments represent the change in the fair values of a collar entered into to protect the value of a portion of our Marco OP Units within a certain specified range.

Interest and dividend income

Interest and dividend income decreased by approximately $2.4 million to $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $11.0 million the same period in 2012. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower interest income on our mortgages receivable as a result of the restructuring of the mortgage loan noted above and the repayment of the Rego Park Joint Venture Second Mortgage Loan as well as lower interest income on our Note Receivable due from Noncontrolling Interests (see Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement for additional information).

Interest expense

Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs, increased by approximately $2.8 million to $12.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to the accrual of default interest on the mortgage indebtedness for our Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio as well as the timing of certain new borrowings throughout 2012 and 2013.

(Loss)/gain on sale of marketable securities

(Loss)/gain on sale of marketable securities was increased by approximately $13.7 million to a gain of $13.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a gain of $92 the same period in 2012. The increase was primarily attributable to the sale of 156,000 Marco OP Units.

Gain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company received an additional $1.2 million related to the 2012 disposition of its ownership interest in Grand Prairie Holdings LLC (“GPH”) resulting from the satisfaction of certain conditions and recognized a gain on disposition of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities in its consolidated statements of operations.

During the first quarter of 2012, certain equity interests received as part of the consideration in connection with the 2010 disposition of the Company’s ownership interests in Prime Outlets Acquisition Company (“POAC”) and Mill Run LLC (“Mill Run”) were released from escrow because of the satisfaction of certain conditions and the Company recognized a previously deferred gain of $30.3 million in its consolidated statements of operations.

Income /(loss) from investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities

This account represents our portion of the earnings associated with our interests in certain investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities, which we account for under the equity method of accounting Our loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities was $1.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to income of $0.4 million during the same period in 2012. See Note 4 for additional information.

Bargain purchase gain

We recognized a bargain purchase gain of approximately $4.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 in connection with our acquisition of the Courtyard - Parsippany.

Noncontrolling interests

The net earnings allocated to noncontrolling interests relates to (i) the interests in the Operating Partnership held by our Sponsor as well as common units held by our limited partners (ii) the interest in PRO held by our Sponsor, (iii) the 10.0% interest in the Rego Park Joint venture held by Lightstone REIT II and (iv) the 25.0% and 40.0% interest in the 50-01 2nd Street Joint Venture held by our Sponsor prior to September 28, 2012 and subsequent to September 28, 2012, respectively and (v) the 10%, 10% and 5% interests held by unrelated third parties in each of theCourtyard - Baton Rouge, Residence Inn - Baton Rouge and Fairfield Inn - Jonesboro, respectively.

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Segment Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 compared to September 30, 2012

Retail Segment

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
  2013  2012  $  % 
  (unaudited)       
Revenues $10,262  $10,675  $(413)  -3.9%
NOI  6,363   6,673   (310)  -4.6%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  83.9%  84.7%      -0.8%

Revenues and NOI decreased by approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. This decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in the average occupancy rate.

Multi- Family Residential Segment

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
  2013  2012  $  % 
  (unaudited)       
Revenues $10,014  $9,450  $564   6.0%
NOI  4,499   4,338   161   3.7%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  95.1%  95.0%      0.1%

Revenues and NOI increased by approximately $0.6 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the average revenue per square foot for the 2013 period.

Industrial Segment

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
  2013  2012  $  % 
  (unaudited)       
Revenues $5,359  $5,362  $(3)  -0.1%
NOI  3,304   2,998   306   10.2%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  80.6%  82.7%      -2.1%

Revenues remained flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

NOI increased by $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 primarily as a result of decreased operating expenses.

Hotel Hospitality Segment

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  Variance Increase/(Decrease) 
  2013  2012  $  % 
  (unaudited)          
Revenues $28,164  $10,714  $17,450   162.9%
NOI  4,879   182   4,697   2580.8%
Average Occupancy Rate for period  68.8%  59.7%      9.1%
Rev PAR $64.27  $39.37  $24.90   63.2%

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The revenues in our Hotel Hospitality Segment increased by approximately $17.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in the 2013 period is primarily attributable to the hotel acquisitions noted above.

NOI in our Hotel Hospitality Segment increased by $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. This increase is primarily attributable to the hotel acquisitions noted above.

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources   

 

Overview:

 

Rental revenue and borrowings are our principal source of funds to pay operating expenses, scheduled debt service, capital expenditures and distributions, excluding non-recurring capital expenditures.

 

We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements generally through working capital and proceeds from our distribution reinvestment plan and borrowings. We believe that these cash resources will be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements for the foreseeable future, and we do not anticipate a need to raise funds from other than these sources within the next twelve months.

 

We currently have $301.1$295.0 million of outstanding mortgage debt, (including $6.5 million of mortgage debt classified within liabilities held for sale in our Consolidated Balance Sheet), a $19.9 million line of credit and a $21.9$19.6 million margin loan. Additionally, we have approximately $13.7$6.9 million of remaining availability to us under a construction loan for the Second Street ProjectGantry Park (the “Gantry Park Construction Loan”) and $10.9 million available to us under our revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). We have and intend to continue to limit our aggregate long-term permanent borrowings to 75% of the aggregate fair market value of all properties unless any excess borrowing is approved by a majority of the independent directors and is disclosed to our stockholders. We may also incur short-term indebtedness, having a maturity of two years or less.

 

Our charter provides that the aggregate amount of borrowing, both secured and unsecured, may not exceed 300% of net assets in the absence of a satisfactory showing that a higher level is appropriate, the approval of our Board of Directors and disclosure to stockholders. Net assets means our total assets, other than intangibles, at cost before deducting depreciation or other non-cash reserves less our total liabilities, calculated at least quarterly on a basis consistently applied. Any excess in borrowing over such 300% of net assets level must be approved by a majority of our independent directors and disclosed to our stockholders in our next quarterly report to stockholders, along with justification for such excess. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, our total borrowings of $342.9$334.5 million represented 99%94% of net assets.

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Our borrowings consist of single-property mortgages as well as mortgages cross-collateralized by a pool of properties. We typically have obtained level payment financing, meaning that the amount of debt service payable would be substantially the same each year. As such, most of the mortgages on our properties provide for a so-called “balloon” payment and are at a fixed interest rate.

Additionally, in order to leverage our investments in marketable securities and seek a higher rate of return, we borrowed using a margin loan collateralized by the securities held with the financial institution that provided the margin loan. This loan is due on demand and will be paid upon the liquidation of securities.

 

Any future properties that we may acquire may be funded through a combination of borrowings, proceeds generated from the sale of our marketable securities, available for sale, and proceeds received from the disposition of certain of our retail assets. These borrowings may consist of single-property mortgages as well as mortgages cross-collateralized by a pool of properties. Such mortgages may be put in place either at the time we acquire a property or subsequent to our purchasing a property for cash. In addition, we may acquire properties that are subject to existing indebtedness where we choose to assume the existing mortgages. Generally, though not exclusively, we intend to seek to encumber our properties with debt, which will be on a non-recourse basis. This means that a lender’s rights on default will generally be limited to foreclosing on the property. However, we may, at our discretion, secure recourse financing or provide a guarantee to lenders if we believe this may result in more favorable terms. When we give a guaranty for a property owning entity, we will be responsible to the lender for the satisfaction of the indebtedness if it is not paid by the property owning entity.

 

We may also obtain lines of credit to be used to acquire properties or real estate-related assets. These lines of credit will be at prevailing market terms and will be repaid from proceeds from the sale or refinancing of properties, working capital or permanent financing. Our Sponsor or its affiliates may guarantee the lines of credit although they will not be obligated to do so.

 

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In addition to meeting working capital needs and distributions to our stockholders, our capital resources are used to make certain payments to our Advisor and our Property Manager, included payments related to asset acquisition fees and asset management fees, the reimbursement of acquisition related expenses to our Advisor and property management fees. We also reimburse our Advisor and its affiliates for actual expenses it incurs for administrative and other services provided to us. Additionally, the Operating Partnership may be required to make distributions to Lightstone SLP, LLC, an affiliate of the Advisor.

 

The following table represents the fees incurred associated with the payments to our Advisor, our Dealer Manager, and our Property Manager for the periods indicated:

 

 Three Months Ended March 31, 
 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,  2014  2013 
 2013  2012  2013  2012  (unaudited) 
Acquisition fees $897  $127  $2,153  $184  $32  $316 
Asset management fees  642   598   1,901   1,748   713   621 
Property management fees  235   356   1,090   1,076   348   422 
Development fees and leasing commissions  754   339   1,543   483   164   374 
Total $2,528  $1,420  $6,687  $3,491  $1,257  $1,733 

 

As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, we had approximately $38.7$61.5 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand and $145.5$145.1 million of marketable securities, available for sale.

 

Summary of Cash Flows

 

The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the consolidated statements of cash flows and is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flows for the periods presented below:

 

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2013  2012 
  (unaudited) 
Cash flows provided by operating activities $15,153  $15,233 
Cash flows used in investing activities  (65,686)  (20,186)
Cash flows used in financing activities  (9,585)  (5,128)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  (60,118)  (10,081)
         
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period  98,805   31,525 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $38,687  $21,444 
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  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2014  2013 
  (unaudited) 
Cash flows provided by operating activities $5,486  $2,197 
Cash flows provided by/(used in) investing activities  16,799   (28,724)
Cash flows used in financing activities  (13,692)  (16,685)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  8,593   (43,212)
         
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period  52,899   98,805 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $61,492  $55,593 

 

Our principal demands for liquidity are (i) our property operating expenses, (ii) real estate taxes, (iii) insurance costs, (iv)leasing costs and related tenant improvements, (v) capital expenditures, (vi) acquisition and development activities, (vii) scheduled debt service and (viii) distributions to our stockholders and noncontrolling interests. The principal sources of funding for our operations are operating cash flows and proceeds from (i) the sale of marketable securities, (ii) the selective disposition of properties or interests in properties, (iii) the issuance of equity and debt securities and (iv) the placement of mortgage loans or other indebtedness.

 

Operating activities

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities of $15.2$5.5 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 consists of the following:

 

·cash inflows of approximately $7.1$3.5 million from our net income from continuing operations after adjustment for non-cash items;

·cash inflows of approximately $6.7 million associated with the net changes in operating assets and liabilities; and

 

·cash inflows of approximately $1.4$2.0 million from discontinued operations.associated with the net changes in operating assets and liabilities.

 

Investing activities

 

The net cash used inprovided by investing activities from of $65.7$16.8 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 consists primarily of the following:

 

·purchases or net deposits for purchases of investment property of approximately $110.5 million;

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·payments on loans due to affiliates of $2.3$6.2 million;

 

·amounts releasedfinal settlement payment for the collateral requirement on our Marco OP Units Collar of approximately $4.5$3.5 million;

 

·proceeds fromfunds released for the disposition of GPHcollateral requirement on the collar for our Marco OP Units of approximately $1.2 million;

·collections on mortgages receivable of $19.6$7.2 million;

 

·net proceeds from the sale and purchase of marketable securities of $35.0 million;

·contributions to 1407 Broadway of approximately $12.6$10.3 million; and

 

·cash outflowsinflows of approximately $0.5$9.0 million from discontinued operations.operations, consisting primarily of net proceeds from the sale of Crowe’s Crossing.

 

Financing activities

 

The net cash used by financing activities of approximately $9.6$13.7 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 is primarily related to the following:

 

·distributions to our common shareholders of $10.8$3.1 million

·redemptions and cancellation of common share redemptionsstock and noncontrolling interests of $52.5 million made pursuant to our tender offer and share redemption program;$3.1 million;

 

·distributions to our noncontrolling interests of $7.8$0.7 million;

·contributions from our noncontrolling interests of $1.7 million

·issuance of notes receivable to noncontrolling interests of $0.7 million

·net payments of $2.4 million to noncontrolling interests for redemption of Series A Preferred Units and repayment of notes receivable:

 

·net payments on our notes payable of $21.5$0.7 million and net proceeds from mortgage financing of $86.9$0.5 million;

 

·debt principal payments $2.0$0.8 million; and

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·cash outflows of approximately $0.5$5.8 million from discontinued operations.operations, consisting primarily of repayment of mortgage indebtedness in connection with disposition of Crowe’s Crossing.

 

The following summarizes our indebtedness maturing in 2014 and our current intentions:

 

Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio

 

Our non-recourse mortgage of approximately $52.2$51.8 million, secured by the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio, which was originally due in February 2017, is in default and therefore, due on demand. We are in discussions with the lender to potentially modify or restructure the loan. No assurance can be made that we will be successful in such efforts. See “Contractual Obligations” below for additional information.

 

Houston Extended Stay HotelsCamden Multi-Family Properties

TheOur two loansindividual non-recourse mortgages aggregating approximately $26.6 million, secured by the Houston Extended Stay Hotels wereCamden Multi-Family Properties are scheduled to mature on June 16, 2013.  The loans allowed for the Companyin December 2014. We are currently evaluating our options with respect to request two, one-year extensionsthese properties and may seek to refinance or extend these mortgages or potentially dispose of the loans and the lender is required to grant the extensions as long as the loans are not in default. The Companyproperties. No assurances can be made the requests in April 2013 and the loan maturity date was extended to June 2014.

We anticipate that adequate cashwe will be available to fund our operating and administrative expenses, development activities, regular debt service obligations, and the payment of dividendssuccessful in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short and long-term.   We believe our current financial condition is sound, however due to the current economic conditions and the continued weakness in, and unpredictability of, the capital and credit markets, we can give no assurance that affordable access to capital will exist when our debt maturities occur.

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Partial Redemption of Series A Preferred Units and Partial Repayment of Notes Receivable due from Noncontrolling Interests

On September 30, 2013, as a result of various agreements (collectively, the “Series A Agreement”) between and amongst (i) the Operating Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates (the “Operating Partnership Parties”) and (ii) Arbor Mill Run JRM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Arbor JRM”), Arbor National CJ, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Arbor CJ”), Prime Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“AR Prime”) TRAC Central Jersey LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TRAC”), Central Jersey Holdings II, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Central Jersey”) and JT Prime LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JT Prime” and collectively, the “Contributing Parties”) and certain of their subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, the “Series A Parties”), the Operating Partnership redeemed an aggregate 43,516 Series A Preferred Units, held by the Contributing Parties, at their liquidation preference of approximately $43.5 million and agreed to extend the redemption of the aggregate remaining outstanding 50,100 Series A Preferred Units, held by the Contributing Parties, at their liquidation preference of approximately $50.1 million to January 2, 2014. Furthermore, the Contributing Parties simultaneously repaid approximately $41.1 million of notes receivable (the “Contributing Parties Loans”) representing the proportionate share of total loans issued to the Contributing Parties which secured by their Series A Preferred Units and Common Units.  As a result the remaining outstanding notes receivable due from the Contributing Parties was approximately $47.4 million, which must be repaid in full upon redemption of the remaining outstanding Series A Preferred Units.

Pursuant to the terms of the Series A Agreement, the Series A Parties provided a full release to the Operating Partnership Partiessuch efforts. See “Contractual Obligations” below for any and all claims, both asserted or unasserted, through September 30, 2013. However, the release does not affect the rights of the Contributing Parties in respect of any subsequent claims relating to their remaining outstanding Common Units and Series A Preferred Units. Additionally, the Series A Preferred Units, which were entitled to receive cumulative preferential distributions equal to an annual rate of 4.6316%, if and when declared, are no longer be entitled to distributions for periods subsequent to June 26, 2013 and the Contributing Parties Loans, which provided for interest payable semi-annually at a annual rate of 4.00%, no longer accrue interest for periods subsequent to June 26, 2013. The Series A Preferred Units initially had no mandatory redemption or maturity date and were not redeemable by the Operating Partnership prior to June 26, 2013.additional information.

 

Distribution Reinvestment Plan and Share Repurchase Program

 

Our DRIP provides our stockholders with an opportunity to purchase additional shares of our common stock at a discount by reinvesting distributions. Our share repurchase program may provide our stockholders with limited, interim liquidity by enabling them to sell their shares of common stock back to us, subject to restrictions. We redeemed redemption requests at an average price per share of common stock of $9.00. We fund share redemptions from the cumulative proceeds of the sale of shares of common shares pursuant to our DRIP. Our Board of Directors reserves the right to terminate the either program for any reason without cause by providing written notice of termination of the DRIP to all participants or written notice of termination of the share repurchase program to all stockholders.

 

Contractual Obligations  

 

The following is a summary of our contractual obligations outstanding over the next five years and thereafter as of September 30, 2013.March 31, 2014.

 

Contractual
Obligations
 Remainder of 2013  2014  2015  2016  2017  Thereafter  Total  Remainder of 2014  2015  2016 2017 2018  Thereafter  Total 
Mortgage Payable1 $53,033  $35,488   12,641  $135,055  $43,380  $21,477  $301,074 
Interest Payments2,3  3,219   12,575   10,728   6,918   1,554   649   35,643 
Mortgage Payable $80,140  $2,461   141,935  $43,517  $26,961  $-  $295,014 
Interest Payments1,2  9,296   10,767   7,420   1,852   919   -   30,254 
                                                        
Total Contractual Obligations $56,252  $48,063  $23,369  $141,973  $44,934  $22,126  $336,717  $89,436  $13,228  $149,355  $45,369  $27,880  $-  $325,268 

 

1)These amounts represent mortgage payable obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2013, including the Houston Extended Stay Hotels mortgages payable of $6.5 million related to debt classified within liabilities held for sale on our consolidated balance sheet.
2)These amounts represent future interest payments related to mortgage payable obligations based on the fixed and variable interest rates specified in the associated debt agreements including $0.3 million related to the Houston Extended Stay Hotels debt classified as held for sale and discontinued operations as of September 30, 2013.agreements. All variable rate debt agreements are based on the one-month rate. For purposes of calculating future interest amounts on variable interest rate debt the one-month rate as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 was used.
3)2)The debt associated with the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio is in default and due on demand and therefore no future interest payments on this debt are included in these amounts.

 

We have access to a margin loan and line of credit from a financial institution that holds custody of certain of the Company’s marketable securities. The aggregate amount outstanding on both the margin loan and line of credit was $41.8$39.5 million as of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, and is due on demand.

 

We have a $45.0 million Revolving Credit Facility that allows the Company to designate properties as collateral that allow the Company to borrow up to a 60.0% loan-to-value ratio of the properties. The initial loan of $14.2 million under the Revolving Credit Facility was secured by the Courtyard - Willoughby, the Fairfield Inn - Des Moines and the SpringHill Suites - Des Moines. During the third quarter of 2013 the Company borrowed an additional $19.9 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and pledged the Florida Hotel Portfolio as additional collateral under the Revolving Credit Facility. The outstanding balance of the Revolving Credit Facility was $34.1 million as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and the remaining amount available under the Revolving Credit Facility was $10.9 million.

 

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During the second quarter of 2012, we commenced construction of Gantry Park, a residential project (the “2nd Street Project”) which is currently expected to consist of approximately 200 apartment units at an estimated total development cost of approximately $81.4 million, inclusive of the land acquisition cost, with an estimated completion in the first quarter of 2014.project. On September 28, 2012 we entered into a construction loan (the “Construction Loan”)the Gantry Park Construction Loan providing up to $51.0 million to fund the costs of development and construction.  During the fourth quarter of 2013, we substantially completed the construction of the 2nd Street Project.Gantry Park and placed its associated assets into service. The outstanding balance of the Gantry Park Construction Loan was $37.3$44.1 million as of September 30, 2013.March 31, 2014. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, the remaining amount available under the Gantry Park Construction Loan was $13.7$6.9 million which we believe will be sufficient to fund the remaining anticipated costs related to the development and construction of the 2nd Street Project.Gantry Park.

 

Certain of the Company’sour debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage. The CompanyWe are currently is in compliance with all of itsour debt covenants, with the exception of certain debt service coverage ratios oncovenants; however, the debt associated with theour Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio.Portfolio was placed in default during 2012 and is due on demand as discussed below.

 

As a result of not meeting certain debt service coverage ratios on the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness secured by the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio, the lender elected to retain the excess cash flow from these properties beginning in July 2011 until such time as the required coverage ratios are met for two successive quarters.  During the third quarter of 2012, the loan was transferred to a special servicer, who discontinued scheduled debt service payments and notified us that the loan was in default and due on demand.

 

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Although the lender is currently not charging or being paid interest at the stated default rate, approximately $0.7an aggregate $3.4 million of default interest washas been accrued during 2012 and $0.5 and $1.7 million of default interest was accrued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013through March 31, 2014 pursuant to the terms of the loan agreementagreement. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and $2.42013, default interest of $0.5 million and $0.7$0.6 million, respectively, was accrued. As a result, accrued default interest of approximately $3.4 million and $2.9 million is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2012,2013, respectively. We are currently engaged in discussions with the special servicer to restructure the loan and do not expect to pay the default interest as this mortgage indebtedness is non-recourse to us.  We believe the continued loss of excess cash flow from these properties and the placement of the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness in default will not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

 

Noncontrolling Interests - Redemption of Series A Preferred Units and Repayment of Notes Receivable

On January 2, 2014, our Operating Partnership redeemed all of the then remaining outstanding 50,100 Series A preferred units in the Operating Partnership (the “Series A Preferred Units”), held by the Arbor Mill Run JRM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Arbor National CJ, LLC, a New York limited liability company, Prime Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company , TRAC Central Jersey LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Central Jersey Holdings II, LLC, a New York limited liability company and JT Prime LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (collectively, the “Contributing Parties”), at their liquidation preference of approximately $50.1 million and the Contributing Parties simultaneously repaid the remaining notes receivable due from the Contributing Parties aggregating approximately $47.4 million in full.

Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations

 

Due to certain unique operating characteristics of real estate companies, as discussed below, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc., or NAREIT, an industry trade group, has promulgated a measure known as funds from operations, or FFO, which we believe to be an appropriate supplemental measure to reflect the operating performance of a REIT. The use of FFO is recommended by the REIT industry as a supplemental performance measure. FFO is not equivalent to net income or loss as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP.

 

We define FFO, a non-GAAP measure, consistent with the standards established by the White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, as revised in February 2004, or the White Paper. The White Paper defines FFO as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of property and asset impairment write-downs, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO. Our FFO calculation complies with NAREIT’s policy described above.

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The historical accounting convention used for real estate assets requires depreciation of buildings and improvements, which implies that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, especially if such assets are not adequately maintained or repaired and renovated as required by relevant circumstances or as requested or required by lessees for operational purposes in order to maintain the value disclosed. We believe that, since real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, including inflation, interest rates, the business cycle, unemployment and consumer spending, presentations of operating results for a REIT using historical accounting for depreciation may be less informative. Additionally, we believe it is appropriate to disregard impairment charges, as this is a fair value adjustment that is largely based on market fluctuations and assessments regarding general market conditions which can change over time. An asset will only be evaluated for impairment if certain impairment indicators exist and if the carrying, or book value, exceeds the total estimated undiscounted future cash flows (including net rental and lease revenues, net proceeds on the sale of the property, and any other ancillary cash flows at a property or group level under GAAP) from such asset. Investors should note, however, that determinations of whether impairment charges have been incurred are based partly on anticipated operating performance, because estimated undiscounted future cash flows from a property, including estimated future net rental and lease revenues, net proceeds on the sale of the property, and certain other ancillary cash flows, are taken into account in determining whether an impairment charge has been incurred. While impairment charges are excluded from the calculation of FFO as described above, investors are cautioned that due to the fact that impairments are based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows and the relatively limited term of our operations, it could be difficult to recover any impairment charges. Historical accounting for real estate involves the use of GAAP. Any other method of accounting for real estate such as the fair value method cannot be construed to be any more accurate or relevant than the comparable methodologies of real estate valuation found in GAAP. Nevertheless, we believe that the use of FFO, which excludes the impact of real estate-related depreciation and amortization and impairments, provides a more complete understanding of our performance to investors and to management, and when compared year over year, reflects the impact on our operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs, which may not be immediately apparent from net income. However, FFO and MFFO, as described below, should not be construed to be more relevant or accurate than the current GAAP methodology in calculating net income or in its applicability in evaluating our operating performance. The method utilized to evaluate the value and performance of real estate under GAAP should be construed as a more relevant measure of operational performance and considered more prominently than the non-GAAP FFO and MFFO measures and the adjustments to GAAP in calculating FFO and MFFO.

 

Changes in the accounting and reporting promulgations under GAAP (for acquisition fees and expenses from a capitalization/depreciation model to an expensed-as-incurred model) that were put into effect in 2009 and other changes to GAAP accounting for real estate subsequent to the establishment of NAREIT’s definition of FFO have prompted an increase in cash-settled expenses, specifically acquisition fees and expenses for all industries as items that are expensed under GAAP, that are typically accounted for as operating expenses.

 

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Management believes these fees and expenses do not affect our overall long-term operating performance. Publicly registered, non-listed REITs typically have a significant amount of acquisition activity and are substantially more dynamic during their initial years of investment and operation. While other start up entities may also experience significant acquisition activity during their initial years, we believe that non-listed REITs are unique in that they have a limited life with targeted exit strategies within a relatively limited time frame after the acquisition activity ceases. We will use the proceeds raised in our offering to acquire properties, and we intend to begin the process of achieving a liquidity event (i.e., listing of our common stock on a national exchange, a merger or sale of the company or another similar transaction) within seven to ten years after the proceeds from the primary offering are fully invested. Thus, we will not continuously purchase assets and will have a limited life. Due to the above factors and other unique features of publicly registered, non-listed REITs, the Investment Program Association, or IPA, an industry trade group, has standardized a measure known as modified funds from operations, or MFFO, which the IPA has recommended as a supplemental measure for publicly registered non-listed REITs and which we believe to be another appropriate supplemental measure to reflect the operating performance of a non-listed REIT having the characteristics described above. MFFO is not equivalent to our net income or loss as determined under GAAP, and MFFO may not be a useful measure of the impact of long-term operating performance on value if we do not continue to operate with a limited life and targeted exit strategy, as currently intended. We believe that, because MFFO excludes costs that we consider more reflective of investing activities and other non-operating items included in FFO and also excludes acquisition fees and expenses that affect our operations only in periods in which properties are acquired, MFFO can provide, on a going forward basis, an indication of the sustainability (that is, the capacity to continue to be maintained) of our operating performance after the period in which we are acquiring our properties and once our portfolio is in place. By providing MFFO, we believe we are presenting useful information that assists investors and analysts to better assess the sustainability of our operating performance after our offering has been completed and our properties have been acquired. We also believe that MFFO is a recognized measure of sustainable operating performance by the non-listed REIT industry. Further, we believe MFFO is useful in comparing the sustainability of our operating performance after our offering and acquisitions are completed with the sustainability of the operating performance of other real estate companies that are not as involved in acquisition activities. Investors are cautioned that MFFO should only be used to assess the sustainability of our operating performance after our offering has been completed and properties have been acquired, as it excludes acquisition costs that have a negative effect on our operating performance during the periods in which properties are acquired.

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We define MFFO, a non-GAAP measure, consistent with the IPA’s Guideline 2010-01, Supplemental Performance Measure for Publicly Registered, Non-Listed REITs: Modified Funds from Operations, or the Practice Guideline, issued by the IPA in November 2010. The Practice Guideline defines MFFO as FFO further adjusted for the following items, as applicable, included in the determination of GAAP net income: acquisition fees and expenses; amounts relating to deferred rent receivables and amortization of above and below market leases and liabilities (which are adjusted in order to reflect such payments from a GAAP accrual basis to a cash basis of disclosing the rent and lease payments); accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments; mark-to-market adjustments included in net income; gains or losses included in net income from the extinguishment or sale of debt, hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities holdings where trading of such holdings is not a fundamental attribute of the business plan, unrealized gains or losses resulting from consolidation from, or deconsolidation to, equity accounting, and after adjustments for consolidated and unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, with such adjustments calculated to reflect MFFO on the same basis. The accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments, unrealized gains and losses on hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities holdings, unrealized gains and losses resulting from consolidations, as well as other listed cash flow adjustments are adjustments made to net income in calculating the cash flows provided by operating activities and, in some cases, reflect gains or losses which are unrealized and may not ultimately be realized. While we are responsible for managing interest rate, hedge and foreign exchange risk, we do retain an outside consultant to review all our hedging agreements. Inasmuch as interest rate hedges are not a fundamental part of our operations, we believe it is appropriate to exclude such gains and losses in calculating MFFO, as such gains and losses are not reflective of ongoing operations.

 

Our MFFO calculation complies with the IPA’s Practice Guideline described above. In calculating MFFO, we exclude acquisition related expenses, amortization of above and below market leases, fair value adjustments of derivative financial instruments, deferred rent receivables and the adjustments of such items related to noncontrolling interests. Under GAAP, acquisition fees and expenses are characterized as operating expenses in determining operating net income. These expenses are paid in cash by us, and therefore such funds will not be available to distribute to investors. All paid and accrued acquisition fees and expenses negatively impact our operating performance during the period in which properties are acquired and will have negative effects on returns to investors, the potential for future distributions, and cash flows generated by us, unless earnings from operations or net sales proceeds from the disposition of other properties are generated to cover the purchase price of the property, these fees and expenses and other costs related to such property. Therefore, MFFO may not be an accurate indicator of our operating performance, especially during periods in which properties are being acquired. MFFO that excludes such costs and expenses would only be comparable to that of non-listed REITs that have completed their acquisition activities and have similar operating characteristics as us. Further, under GAAP, certain contemplated non-cash fair value and other non-cash adjustments are considered operating non-cash adjustments to net income in determining cash flow from operating activities. In addition, we view fair value adjustments of derivatives as items which are unrealized and may not ultimately be realized.We view both gains and losses from dispositions of assets and fair value adjustments of derivatives as items which are not reflective of ongoing operations and are therefore typically adjusted for when assessing operating performance. The purchase of properties, and the corresponding expenses associated with that process, is a key operational feature of our business plan to generate operational income and cash flows in order to make distributions to investors. Acquisition fees and expenses will not be reimbursed by the advisor if there are no further proceeds from the sale of shares in our offering, and therefore such fees and expenses will need to be paid from either additional debt, operational earnings or cash flows, net proceeds from the sale of properties or from ancillary cash flows.

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Our management uses MFFO and the adjustments used to calculate it in order to evaluate our performance against other non-listed REITs which have limited lives with short and defined acquisition periods and targeted exit strategies shortly thereafter. As noted above, MFFO may not be a useful measure of the impact of long-term operating performance on value if we do not continue to operate in this manner. We believe that our use of MFFO and the adjustments used to calculate it allow us to present our performance in a manner that reflects certain characteristics that are unique to non-listed REITs, such as their limited life, limited and defined acquisition period and targeted exit strategy, and hence that the use of such measures is useful to investors. For example, acquisition costs are funded from the proceeds of our offering and other financing sources and not from operations. By excluding expensed acquisition costs, the use of MFFO provides information consistent with management’s analysis of the operating performance of the properties. Additionally, fair value adjustments, which are based on the impact of current market fluctuations and underlying assessments of general market conditions, but can also result from operational factors such as rental and occupancy rates, may not be directly related or attributable to our current operating performance. By excluding such changes that may reflect anticipated and unrealized gains or losses, we believe MFFO provides useful supplemental information.

 

Presentation of this information is intended to provide useful information to investors as they compare the operating performance of different REITs, although it should be noted that not all REITs calculate FFO and MFFO the same way. Accordingly, comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful. Furthermore, FFO and MFFO are not necessarily indicative of cash flow available to fund cash needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or income (loss) from continuing operations as an indication of our performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operations as an indication of our liquidity, or indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs including our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. FFO and MFFO should be reviewed in conjunction with GAAP measurements as an indication of our performance. MFFO has limitations as a performance measure in an offering such as ours where the price of a share of common stock is a stated value and there is no net asset value determination during the offering stage and for a period thereafter. MFFO is useful in assisting management and investors in assessing the sustainability of operating performance in future operating periods, and in particular, after the offering and acquisition stages are complete and net asset value is disclosed. FFO and MFFO are not useful measures in evaluating net asset value because impairments are taken into account in determining net asset value but not in determining FFO or MFFO.

 

Neither the SEC, NAREIT nor any other regulatory body has passed judgment on the acceptability of the adjustments that we use to calculate FFO or MFFO. In the future, the SEC, NAREIT or another regulatory body may decide to standardize the allowable adjustments across the non-listed REIT industry and we would have to adjust our calculation and characterization of FFO or MFFO.

  

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The below table illustrates the items deductedfrom or added to net /income/(loss)/incomein the calculation of FFO and MFFOduring the periods presented. The table discloses MFFO in the IPA recommended format and MFFO without the straight-line rent adjustment which management also uses as a performance measure.measure. Items are presented net of non-controllingnoncontrolling interest portions where applicable.

 

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 For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended�� For the Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013  September 30, 2012  September 30, 2013  September 30, 2012  March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013 
Net income $3,021  $11,161  $17,493  $32,717 
Net income/(loss) $2,062  $(1,755)
FFO adjustments:                        
Depreciation and amortization:                        
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets  3,342   2,375   8,532   7,009   3,970   2,363 
Equity in depreciation and amortization forunconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  733   775   2,093   2,166 
Adjustments to equity in earnings fromunconsolidated entities, net  -   (205)  5,210   (5)
Bargain purchase gain  -   (4,800)  -   (4,800)
Gain on disposal of investment property  -   -   (363)  - 
Equity in depreciation and amortization for unconsolidated affiliated real estate entity  816   681 
Adjustments to equity in earnings from unconsolidated entity, net  -   5,210 
Gain on disposal of unconsolidated affiliated real estate entities  -   -   (1,200)  (30,287)  -   (1,200)
Discontinued operations:                        
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets  -   319 
Gain on disposal of investment property  -   (2,098)  -   (2,098)  (1,722)  - 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets  107   135   383   523 
        
FFO  7,203   7,343   32,148   5,225   5,126   5,618 
MFFO adjustments:                        
Other Adjustment                        
Acquisition and other transaction related costsexpensed(1)  1,704   146   3,775   304 
Amortization of above or below market leases andliabilities(2)  (63)  (161)  (223)  (338)
Gain on debt extinguishment for unconsolidated affiliated real estate entity  -   -   (3,672)  - 
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiumson debt investments  -   (569)  (1,057)  (1,632)
Acquisition and other transaction related costs expensed(1)  93   474 
Amortization of above or below market leases and liabilities(2)  (35)  (80)
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments  -   (624)
Mark-to-market adjustments(3)  (4,670)  (1,819)  (3,160)  11,245   97   1,499 
Non-recurring (losses)/gains from extinguishment/saleof debt, derivatives or securities holdings(4)  -   -   -   - 
Gain/(loss) on sale of marketable securities  14   (490)  (13,803)  (92)
Non-recurring losses/(gains) from extinguishment/sale of debt, derivatives or securities holdings(4)  112   (3,672)
Gain on sale of marketable securities  (1,167)  (11)
                        
MFFO  4,188   4,450   14,008   14,712   4,226   3,204 
Straight-line rent(5) $(251) $53  $(299) $(425) $63  $- 
MFFO - IPA recommended format(6) $3,937  $4,503  $13,709  $14,287  $4,289  $3,204 
                        
Net income $3,021  $11,161  $17,493  $32,717 
Less: loss/(income) attributable to noncontrollinginterests  46   (600)  (1,438)  (3,457)
Net income applicable to company's common shares $3,067  $10,561  $16,055  $29,260 
Net income per common share, basic and diluted $0.11  $0.35  $0.55  $0.98 
Net income/(loss) $2,062  $(1,755)
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (152)  (263)
Net income/(loss) applicable to company's common shares $1,910  $(2,018)
Net income/(loss) per common share, basic and diluted $0.07  $(0.07)
                        
FFO $7,203  $7,343  $32,148  $5,225  $5,126  $5,618 
Less: FFO attributable to noncontrollinginterests  (114)  (542)  (1,692)  (950)
Less: FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests  (454)  (298)
FFO attributable to company's common shares $7,089  $6,801  $30,456  $4,275  $4,672  $5,320 
FFO per common share, basic and diluted $0.26  $0.23  $1.04  $0.14  $0.18  $0.18 
                        
MFFO - IPA recommended format $3,937  $4,503  $13,709  $14,287  $4,289  $3,204 
Less: MFFO attributable to noncontrollinginterests  (54)  (437)  (550)  (935)
Less: MFFO attributable to noncontrolling interests  (464)  (198)
MFFO attributable to company's common shares $3,883  $4,066  $13,159  $13,352  $3,825  $3,006 
                        
Weighted average number of common sharesoutstanding, basic and diluted  27,395   29,958   29,213   29,903 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted  25,723   30,122 

 

Notes:

(1)The purchase of properties, and the corresponding expenses associated with that process, is a key operational feature of our business plan to generate operational income and cash flows in order to make distributions to investors. In evaluating investments in real estate, management differentiates the costs to acquire the investment from the operations derived from the investment. Such information would be comparable only for non-listed REITs that have completed their acquisition activity and have other similar operating characteristics. By excluding expensed acquisition costs, management believes MFFO provides useful supplemental information that is comparable for each type of real estate investment and is consistent with management’s analysis of the investing and operating performance of our properties. Acquisition fees and expenses include payments to our advisor or third parties. Acquisition fees and expenses under GAAP are considered operating expenses and as expenses included in the determination of net income and income from continuing operations, both of which are performance measures under GAAP. Such fees and expenses are paid in cash, and therefore such funds will not be available to distribute to investors. Such fees and expenses negatively impact our operating performance during the period in which properties are being acquired. Therefore, MFFO may not be an accurate indicator of our operating performance, especially during periods in which properties are being acquired. All paid and accrued acquisition fees and expenses will have negative effects on returns to investors, the potential for future distributions, and cash flows generated by us, unless earnings from operations or net sales proceeds from the disposition of properties are generated to cover the purchase price of the property, these fees and expenses and other costs related to the property. Acquisition fees and expenses will not be paid or reimbursed, as applicable, to our advisor even if there are no further proceeds from the sale of shares in our offering, and therefore such fees and expenses would need to be paid from either additional debt, operational earnings or cash flows, net proceeds from the sale of properties or from ancillary cash flows.

 

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(2)Under GAAP, certain intangibles are accounted for at cost and reviewed at least annually for impairment, and certain intangibles are assumed to diminish predictably in value over time and amortized, similar to depreciation and amortization of other real estate related assets that are excluded from FFO. However, because real estate values and market lease rates historically rise or fall with market conditions, management believes that by excluding charges relating to amortization of these intangibles, MFFO provides useful supplemental information on the performance of the real estate.
(3)Management believes that adjusting for mark-to-market adjustments is appropriate because they are nonrecurring items that may not be reflective of ongoing operations and reflects unrealized impacts on value based only on then current market conditions, although they may be based upon current operational issues related to an individual property or industry or general market conditions. Mark-to-market adjustments are made for items such as ineffective derivative instruments, certain marketable securities and any other items that GAAP requires we make a mark-to-market adjustment for. The need to reflect mark-to-market adjustments is a continuous process and is analyzed on a quarterly and/or annual basis in accordance with GAAP.
(4)Management believes that adjusting for fair value adjustments forgains or losses related to extinguishment/sale of debt, derivatives provides useful informationor securities holdings is appropriate because such fair value adjustmentsthey are based on market fluctuations anditems that may not be directlyreflective of ongoing operations. By excluding these items, management believes that MFFO provides supplemental information related or attributable to the company’s operations.sustainable operations that will be more comparable between other reporting periods.
(5)Under GAAP, rental receipts are allocated to periods using various methodologies. This may result in income recognition that is significantly different than underlying contract terms. By adjusting for these items (to reflect such payments from a GAAP accrual basis to a cash basis of disclosing the rent and lease payments), MFFO provides useful supplemental information on the realized economic impact of lease terms and debt investments, providing insight on the contractual cash flows of such lease terms and debt investments, and aligns results with management’s analysis of operating performance.
(6)Includes approximately $528$510 and $2,317$1,183 of default interest incurred and unpaid during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, consisting of (i) $528$510 and $1711$577 for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively related to our non-recourse mortgage loan on our Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio and (ii) $606 for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2013, representing our proportionate share of default interest expense related to the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness of our unconsolidated investment in 1407 Broadway. Since July 2011, the lender has elected to retain all excess cash flow from the Gulf Coast Industrial Property.  Although the lender is currently not charging or being paid interest at the stated default rate, the Company has accrued interest at the default rate pursuant to the terms of the loan agreement.  Additionally, the Company is engaged in discussions with the lender to restructure the non-recourse mortgage loan and does not expect to pay the default interest.  The default interest on the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness of 1407 Broadway was incurred and unpaid during but subsequently waived by the lender in connection with the completion of a loan extension in March 2013.  Excluding the impact of the default interest incurred for the Gulf Coast Industrial Portfolio and for 1407 Broadway from our MFFO calculation after taking into consideration allocations to noncontrolling interests would increase MFFO for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013 to $4,401$4,335 and $15,437,$4,170, respectively.

 

The table below presents our cumulative distributions paid and cumulative FFO:

 

 From inception through  From inception through 
 September 30, 2013  March 31, 2014 
      
FFO $76,679  $82,564 
Distributions $121,486  $131,538 

 

Sources of Distribution

 

The amount of distributions paid to our stockholders in the future will be determined by our Board and is dependent on a number of factors, including funds available for payment of dividends, our financial condition, capital expenditure requirements and annual distribution requirements needed to maintain our status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.

 

The following table provides a summary of the quarterly distribution declared and the source of distribution based upon cash flows provided by operations:

 

  Year to Date September 30, 2013  Three Months Ended September 30, 2013  Three Months Ended June 30, 2013  Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 
Distribution period:    Percentage of
Distributions
  Q3 2012  Percentage of
Distributions
  Q2 2012  Percentage of
Distributions
  Q1 2012  Percentage of
Distributions
 
                         
Date distribution declared          August 12, 2013       May 10, 2013       March 22, 2013     
                                 
Date distribution paid          October 15, 2013       July 15, 2013       April 15, 2013     
                                 
Distributions paid $10,445      $3,286      $3,595      $3,564     
Distributions reinvested $4,842       1,532       1,670       1,640     
Total Distributions $15,287      $4,818      $5,265      $5,204     
                                 
Source of distributions:                                
Cash flows provided by operations $9,078   59% $3,286   68% $3,595   68% $2,197   42%
Excess cash $1,367   9%  -   0%  -   0%  1,367   26%
Proceeds from issuance of common stock through DRIP $4,842   32%  1,532   32%  1,670   32%  1,640   32%
Total Sources $15,287   100% $4,818   100% $5,265   100% $5,204   100%
                                 
Cash flows provided by/(used in) operations (GAAP basis) $15,153      $8,046      $4,910      $2,197     
                                 
Number of shares (in thousands) of common stock issued pursuant   to the Company's DRIP  432       137       149       146     

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 Year to Date September 30, 2012 Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 Three Months Ended March 31, 2012  Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 
Distribution period:   Percentage of
Distributions
 Q3 2012 Percentage of
Distributions
 Q2 2012 Percentage of
Distributions
 Q1 2012 Percentage of
Distributions
  Q1 2014 Percentage of
Distributions
 Q1 2013 Percentage of
Distributions
 
                          
Date distribution declared          August 10, 2012       May 14, 2012       March 30, 2012       March 28, 2014       March 22, 2013     
                                                
Date distribution paid          October 15, 2012       July 13, 2012       April 13, 2012       April 15, 2014       April 15, 2013     
                                                
Distributions paid $10,605      $3,604      $3,547      $3,454       3,033      $3,564     
Distributions reinvested  5,117       1,685       1,678       1,754       1,410       1,640     
Total Distributions $15,722      $5,289      $5,225      $5,208      $4,443      $5,204     
                                                
Source of distributions:                                                
Cash flows provided by operations $10,605   67% $3,604   68% $3,547   68% $3,454   66%  3,033   68% $2,197   42%
Excess cash  -   0%  -   0%  -   0%  -   0%
Cash other than cash flows provided by operations  -   0%  1,367   26%
Proceeds from issuance of common stock through DRIP  5,117   33%  1,685   32%  1,678   32%  1,754   34%  1,410   32%  1,640   32%
Total Sources $15,722   100% $5,289   100% $5,225   100% $5,208   100% $4,443   100% $5,204   100%
                                                
Cash flows provided by/(used in) operations (GAAP basis) $14,801      $4,675      $4,866      $5,260     
Cash flows provided by operations (GAAP basis) $5,486      $2,197     
                                                
Number of shares (in thousands) of common stock issued pursuant to the Company's DRIP  504       167       166       173       126       146     

 

Information Regarding Dilution

 

In connection with the ongoing offering of shares of our common stock under our DRIP, we are providing information about our net tangible book value per share. Our net tangible book value per share is a mechanical calculation using amounts from our auditedconsolidated balance sheet, and is calculated as (1) total book value of our assets less the net value of intangible assets, (2) minus total liabilities less the net value of intangible liabilities, (3) divided by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding. It assumes that the value of real estate, and real estate related assets and liabilities diminish predictably over time as shown through the depreciation and amortization of real estate investments. Real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions. Net tangible book value is used generally as a conservative measure of net worth that we do not believe reflects our estimated fair value per share. It is not intended to reflect the value of our assets upon an orderly liquidation of the company in accordance with our investment objectives. Our net tangible book value reflects dilution in the value of our common stock from the issue price as a result of (i) operating losses, which reflect accumulated depreciation and amortization of real estate investments and (ii) the funding of distributions from sources other than our cash flow from operations. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, our net tangible book value per share was $12.18.$12.05. The offering price of shares under our DRIP at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 was $11.21.

 

Our offering price under our DRIP was not established on an independent basis and bears no relationship to the net value of our assets. Further, even without depreciation in the value of our assets, the other factors described above with respect to the dilution in the value of our common stock are likely to cause our offering price to be higher than the amount you would receive per share if we were to liquidate at this time.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information of certain accounting standards that have been adopted during 20122014 and certain accounting standards that we have not yet been required to implement and may be applicable to our future operations.

The Company has determined that all other recently issued accounting pronouncements will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, or do not apply to its operations.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

Market risk includes risks that arise from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market sensitive instruments. In pursuing our business plan, we expect that the primary market risk to which we will be exposed is interest rate risk.

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We may be exposed to the effects of interest rate changes primarily as a result of borrowings used to maintain liquidity and fund the expansion and refinancing of our real estate investment portfolio and operations. Our interest rate risk management objectives will be to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings, prepayment penalties and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs while taking into account variable interest rate risk. To achieve our objectives, we may borrow at fixed rates or variable rates. We may also enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps and caps in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We will not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, we had one interest rate swap and two interest rate caps outstanding with insignificant intrinsic values.

 

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As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, we held various marketable securities with a fair value of approximately $145.5$145.1 million, which are available for sale for general investment return purposes. We regularly review the market prices of these investments for impairment purposes. In order to manage risk related to changes in the price of Simon Stock, we entered into a hedge, structured as a collar on 527,803 of our Marco OP Units.As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, a hypothetical adverse 10% movement in market values (after taking into consideration the effect of our collar) would result in a hypothetical loss in fair value of approximately $14.5 million.

 

The following table shows the mortgage payable obligations maturing during the next five years and thereafter as of September 30, 2013 including, the Houston Extended Stay Hotels debt of approximately $6.5 million classified within liabilities held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:March 31, 2014:

 

  Remainder of
2013
  2014  2015  2016  2017  Thereafter  Total  Estimated Fair
Value
 
Mortgage Payable $53,033  $35,488  $12,641  $135,055  $43,380  $21,477  $301,074  $294,584 
                                 
Marco OP Units Collar:                                
                                 
Notional Amount  527,803   Units                      $21,240 
Average Cap (Highest) $107.38                             
Average Floor (Lowest) $90.32                             
  Remainder of
2014
  2015  2016  2017  2018  Thereafter  Total  Estimated Fair
Value
 
Mortgages Payable $80,140  $2,461  $141,935  $43,517  $26,961  $-  $295,014  $293,425 

 

As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, approximately $96.1$137.5 million, or 33%41%, of our debt has variable interest rates and our interest expense associated with these instruments is, therefore, subject to changes in market interest rates. Based on rates as of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, a 1% adverse movement (increase in Libor) would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $0.8$1.2 million.

 

The carrying amounts ofreported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, restricted escrows, tenants’ accounts receivable, interest receivable from related parties, accounts payable and accrued expenses and the notes payable approximated their fair values as of September 30, 2013 because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount ofreported in the mortgagesconsolidated balance sheets for the mortgage receivable approximated theirits fair value as of September 30, 2013 based upon current market information that would have been used by a market participant to estimate the fair value of such loan.

 

The estimated fair value (in millions) of the Company’s mortgage debt is summarized as follows:

 

  As of September 30, 2013  As of December 31, 2012 
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
 
Mortgage payable $294.6  $292.3  $208.6  $209.4 
  As of March 31, 2014  As of December 31, 2013 
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair
Value
 
Mortgage payable $295.0  $293.4  $295.3  $292.8 

 

The fair value of the mortgage payable was determined by discounting the future contractual interest and principal payments by estimated current market interest rates.

 

 In addition to changes in interest rates, the value of our real estate and real estate related investments is subject to fluctuations based on changes in local and regional economic conditions and changes in the creditworthiness of lessees, which may affect our ability to refinance our debt if necessary. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, the only off-balance sheet arrangements we had outstanding was an interest rate cap with an insignificant intrinsic value.

 

 We cannot predict the effect of adverse changes in interest rates on our debt and, therefore, our exposure to market risk, nor can we provide any assurance that long-term debt will be available at advantageous pricing. Consequently, future results may differ materially from the estimated adverse changes discussed above.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. There were no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses identified in the evaluation, and therefore, no corrective actions were taken.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time in the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to legal proceedings, claims or disputes.

On March 29, 2006, Jonathan Gould, a former member of our Board and Senior Vice-President-Acquisitions, filed a lawsuit against us in the District Court for the Southern District of New York. The suit alleges, among other things, that Mr. Gould was insufficiently compensated for his services to us as director and officer. Mr. Gould has sued for damages under theories of quantum merit and unjust enrichment seeking the value of work he performed. During April 2013, the Company agreed to settle the suit with Mr. Gould for $210 and paid him in full.

 

On January 4, 2007, 1407 Broadway Real Estate LLC ("Office Owner"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of 1407 Broadway Mezz II LLC ("1407 Broadway "), consummated the acquisition of a sub-leasehold interest (the "Sublease Interest") in an office building located at 1407 Broadway, New York, New York (the "Office Property"). 1407 Broadway is a joint venture between LVP 1407 Broadway LLC ("LVP LLC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of our operating partnership, and Lightstone 1407 Manager LLC ("Manager"), which is wholly owned by David Lichtenstein, the Chairman of our Board of Directors and our Chief Executive Officer, and Shifra Lichtenstein, his wife.

 

The Sublease Interest was acquired pursuant to a Sale and Purchase of Leasehold Agreement with Gettinger Associates, L.P. ("Gettinger"). In July 2006, Abraham Kamber Company, as Sublessor under the sublease ("Sublessor"), served two notices of default on Gettinger (the "Default Notices"). The first alleged that Gettinger had failed to satisfy its obligations in performing certain renovations and the second asserted numerous defaults relating to Gettinger's purported failure to maintain the Office Property in compliance with its contractual obligations.

 

In response to the Default Notices, Gettinger commenced legal action and obtained an injunction that extends its time to cure any default, prohibits interference with its leasehold interest and prohibits Sublessor from terminating its sublease pending resolution of the litigation. A motion by Sublessor for partial summary judgment, alleging that certain work on the Office Property required its prior approval, was denied by the Supreme Court, New York County. Subsequently, by agreement of the parties, a stay was entered precluding the termination of the Sublease Interest pending a final decision on Sublessor's claim of defaults under the Sublease Interest. In addition, the parties stipulated to the intervention of Office Owner as a party to the proceedings.

 

On April 12, 2012, the Supreme Court, New York County decided in favor of the Company with respect to all matters before the Court. Sublessor filed a Notice of Appeal on June 7, 2012 and, after fully briefing the issues, the parties argued the appeal on January 30, 2013.  On February 21, 2013, the Appellate Division, First Department rendered its decision largely affirming the lower court’s determination.  The Appellate Division did determine that there were two 2007 defaults that had not been cured and that the assignment of the sublease had occurred at a time when defaults existed.  The Appellate Division determined that the remedy for such defaults was not a forfeiture of the sublease.  Instead, the Appellate Division remanded to the lower court with direction that the lower court fashion a remedy short of forfeiture. A hearing on this matter is currently pending. 

On July 13, 2011, JF Capital Advisors, filedRecently, the Sublessor has sent a lawsuit against The Lightstone Group, LLC,letter claiming that the Company,Appellate Division order “lifted” the Yellowstone Injunction, a procedure in New York law whereby a tenant in a commercial premises has a right to stay the time to cure, and Lightstone REIT II indemanding a cure within thirty (30) days. We have rejected that claim because the Appellate Division decision expressly remanded the case with a direction that the Supreme Court fashion a remedy other than forfeiture of the Statealleged defaults, and requested a conference from the lower court. On December 10, 2013, the parties appeared before Justice James and engaged in oral argument. Thereafter, in January 2014 the transcript was supplied to the Court pursuant to its direction. The parties are now awaiting the Court’s determination of New York seeking payment for services alleged to have been rendered, and to be rendered prospectively, under theories of unjust enrichment and breach of contract. The plaintiff had a limited business arrangement with The Lightstone Group, LLC; that arrangement has been terminated. We filed a motion to dismiss the action and, on January 31, 2012, the Supreme Court dismissed the complaint in its entirety, but granted the plaintiff leave to replead two limited causes of action. appropriate remedy.

The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on May 18, 2012, bringing limited claims under theories of unjust enrichment and quantum merit.On November 21, 2012, the court dismissed this second complaint in part, leaving only approximately $164 (plus interest) in potential damages.  The plaintiff appealed this decision and we have cross-appealed arguing that the case should have been dismissed in full. We continue to believe these claims to be without merit and will defend the case vigorously.

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While any proceeding or litigation has an element of uncertainty, management currently believes that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome with respect to any of the aforementioned legal proceedings is remote. No provision for loss has been recorded in connection therewith.

 

As of the date hereof, the Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings of which the outcome is probable or reasonably possible to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition, which would require accrual or disclosure of the contingency and possible range of loss.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

During the period covered by this Form 10-Q, we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and we did not repurchase any shares.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

  

Exhibit

Number

 

 

Description

   
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15 d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Pursuant to SEC Release 34-47551 this Exhibit is furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be “filed.”
32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Pursuant to SEC Release 34-47551 this Exhibit is furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be “filed.”

 

*Filed herewith

 

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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.

 

 

LIGHTSTONE VALUE PLUS REAL ESTATE

INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.

  
Date:     NovemberMay 14, 20132014By:/s/ David Lichtenstein
  David Lichtenstein
  

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date:     NovemberMay 14, 20132014By:/s/ Donna Brandin
  Donna Brandin
  

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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