UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM10-Q
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017
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 Number001-08499
CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island | 05-0386287 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer | |
Identification No.) |
5 Steeple Street, Unit 303 Providence, Rhode Island | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(401)435-7171
(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 Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-T (Section 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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐
As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company had 6,599,912 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding.
CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.
FORM10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016MARCH 31, 2017
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||
Item 1. | 3 | |||||
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |||||
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||
Item 6. | ||||||
Exhibit 3.2 | Bylaws, as amended, April 25, 2017 | |||||
Exhibits 31 | Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||||
Exhibits 32 |
Item 1. | Financial Statements |
CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, | December 31, | March 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | |||||||||||||
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Properties and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation) | $ | 19,343,000 | $ | 19,833,000 | $ | 9,092,000 | $ | 9,127,000 | ||||||||
Cash | 2,971,000 | 2,225,000 | ||||||||||||||
Income taxes receivable | 92,000 | — | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 10,843,000 | 3,124,000 | ||||||||||||||
Prepaid and other | 517,000 | 623,000 | 353,000 | 184,000 | ||||||||||||
Assets held for sale (Note 10) | — | 11,195,000 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 22,923,000 | $ | 22,681,000 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividend notes payable | $ | 10,608,000 | $ | 11,787,000 | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividend notes payable (Note 5) | $ | — | $ | 10,608,000 | ||||||||||||
Property taxes | 295,000 | 282,000 | 227,000 | 224,000 | ||||||||||||
Environmental remediation | 77,000 | 79,000 | ||||||||||||||
Other | 453,000 | 501,000 | 385,000 | 164,000 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes payable | — | 66,000 | 40,000 | 63,000 | ||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 4,597,000 | 4,720,000 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred taxes, net | 929,000 | 1,078,000 | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities associated with discontinued operations (Notes 8 and 10) | 6,592,000 | 4,422,000 | ||||||||||||||
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16,030,000 | 17,435,000 |
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Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A common stock, $.01 par; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,599,912 shares | 66,000 | 66,000 | 66,000 | 66,000 | ||||||||||||
Capital in excess of par | 782,000 | 782,000 | 782,000 | 782,000 | ||||||||||||
Retained earnings | 6,045,000 | 4,398,000 | 11,267,000 | 6,223,000 | ||||||||||||
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6,893,000 | 5,246,000 | 12,115,000 | 7,071,000 | |||||||||||||
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$ | 22,923,000 | $ | 22,681,000 | $ | 20,288,000 | $ | 23,630,000 | |||||||||
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CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016 AND 2015
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Leasing | $ | 1,242,000 | $ | 1,249,000 | $ | 3,860,000 | $ | 3,763,000 | ||||||||
Petroleum storage facility | 892,000 | 883,000 | 2,664,000 | 2,638,000 | ||||||||||||
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2,134,000 | 2,132,000 | 6,524,000 | 6,401,000 | |||||||||||||
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Leasing | 193,000 | 207,000 | 622,000 | 653,000 | ||||||||||||
Petroleum storage facility | 648,000 | 561,000 | 1,814,000 | 1,865,000 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 294,000 | 255,000 | 941,000 | 828,000 | ||||||||||||
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Bank loan | — | 14,000 | — | 62,000 | ||||||||||||
Dividend notes | 132,000 | 147,000 | 445,000 | 442,000 | ||||||||||||
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1,267,000 | 1,184,000 | 3,822,000 | 3,850,000 | |||||||||||||
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Income before income taxes | 867,000 | 948,000 | 2,702,000 | 2,551,000 | ||||||||||||
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Income tax expense (benefit): | ||||||||||||||||
Current | 343,000 | 345,000 | 1,178,000 | 1,145,000 | ||||||||||||
Deferred | (5,000 | ) | 27,000 | (123,000 | ) | (144,000 | ) | |||||||||
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338,000 | 372,000 | 1,055,000 | 1,001,000 | |||||||||||||
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Net income | $ | 529,000 | $ | 576,000 | $ | 1,647,000 | $ | 1,550,000 | ||||||||
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Basic income per common share based upon 6,599,912 shares outstanding | $ | .08 | $ | .08 | $ | .25 | $ | .23 | ||||||||
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Revenues | $ | 1,251,000 | $ | 1,251,000 | ||||
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Operating | 263,000 | 214,000 | ||||||
General and administrative | 709,000 | 385,000 | ||||||
Interest on dividend notes | 112,000 | 146,000 | ||||||
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 167,000 | 506,000 | ||||||
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Income tax expense (benefit): | ||||||||
Current | 215,000 | 190,000 | ||||||
Deferred | (149,000 | ) | (18,000 | ) | ||||
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Income from continuing operations | 101,000 | 334,000 | ||||||
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net | (267,000 | ) | 201,000 | |||||
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Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of $3,430,000 of taxes | 5,210,000 | — | ||||||
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Net income | $ | 5,044,000 | $ | 535,000 | ||||
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Basic income per common share based upon 6,599,912 shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | .01 | $ | .05 | ||||
Discontinued operations | (.04 | ) | .03 | |||||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations | .79 | — | ||||||
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Total basic income per common share | $ | .76 | $ | .08 | ||||
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CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINETHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016 AND 2015
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Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,647,000 | $ | 1,550,000 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 507,000 | 606,000 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred costs | 28,000 | 33,000 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (123,000 | ) | (144,000 | ) | ||||
Other, principally net changes in prepaids, accounts payable, accrued expenses and’ current income taxes | (117,000 | ) | (131,000 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,942,000 | 1,914,000 | ||||||
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Purchases of properties and equipment | (17,000 | ) | (349,000 | ) | ||||
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Partial redemption of dividend notes payable | (1,179,000 | ) | — | |||||
Principal payments on note payable, bank | — | (2,214,000 | ) | |||||
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Cash used in financing activities | (1,179,000 | ) | (2,214,000 | ) | ||||
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Increase (decrease) in cash | 746,000 | (649,000 | ) | |||||
Cash, beginning | 2,225,000 | 2,927,000 | ||||||
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Cash, ending | $ | 2,971,000 | $ | 2,278,000 | ||||
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Income taxes | $ | 1,336,000 | $ | 1,158,000 | ||||
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Interest | $ | 295,000 | $ | 350,000 | ||||
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Income from continuing operations | $ | 101,000 | $ | 334,000 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 46,000 | 56,000 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (149,000 | ) | (18,000 | ) | ||||
Income taxes payable | (23,000 | ) | 317,000 | |||||
Other, principally net changes in prepaids, accounts payable and accrued expenses | 105,000 | (43,000 | ) | |||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities, continuing operations | 80,000 | 646,000 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities discontinued operations | (1,536,000 | ) | 182,000 | |||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (1,456,000 | ) | 828,000 | |||||
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Continuing operations, purchases of properties and equipment | (11,000 | ) | (11,000 | ) | ||||
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Purchases of properties and equipment | — | (5,000 | ) | |||||
Sale of assets | 19,794,000 | — | ||||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 19,783,000 | (16,000 | ) | |||||
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Redemption of dividend notes payable | (10,608,000 | ) | — | |||||
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 7,719,000 | 812,000 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning | 3,124,000 | 2,225,000 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, ending | $ | 10,843,000 | $ | 3,037,000 | ||||
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Continuing operations | $ | — | $ | 167,000 | ||||
Discontinuing operations, sale of assets | 655,000 | — | ||||||
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CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016 AND 2015
(Unaudited)
1. | Description of business: |
Capital Properties, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,Tri-State Displays, Inc., Capital Terminal Company and Dunellen, LLC (collectively referred to as “the Company”), operate operated in two segments, leasing and petroleum storage.storage, for many years. On December 20, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the sale of the Company’s petroleum storage facility and related assets, including the Wilkesbarre Pier and petroleum transmission pipelines owned or controlled by the Company’s subsidiaries, Capital Terminal Company and Dunellen, LLC, to Sprague Operating Resources, LLC, a subsidiary of Sprague Resources, LP (collectively referred to as “Sprague”) for $23 Million subject to certain adjustments. The Company concluded that the sale of the petroleum storage facility met the criteria of a discontinued operation in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and therefore the petroleum storage segment is reported as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. On January 24, 2017, the Company and Sprague entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the “Sale Agreement”). The sale closed on February 10, 2017. See Note 10 herein.
The Board’s decision to authorize the sale to Sprague, which had been exclusively leasing segment consiststhe petroleum storage facility and related assets since May 1, 2014, was based on an evaluation of the facility’s economic future as solely a distillate terminal and the significant capital investment and substantial risk related to converting the facility to gasoline in order to increase revenue. The Board concluded that a sale to Sprague was in the best interest of the Company’s shareholders. As a result of the sale of its petroleum storage and related assets, the Company’s operations are limited to leasing its real estate interests.
The Company’s continuing operations consist of the long-term leasing of certain of its real estate interests in downtown Providence, Rhode Island (upon the commencement of which the tenants arehave been required to construct buildings thereon, with the exception of athe parking garage and Parcels 6B andParcel 6C), the leasing of a portion of its building (“Steeple Street Building”) under short-term leasing arrangements and the leasing of locations along interstate and primary highways in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to Lamar Outdoor Advertising, LLC (“Lamar”) which has constructed outdoor advertising boards thereon. The Company anticipates that the future development of its remaining properties in and adjacent to the Capital Center area will consist primarily of long-term ground leases. Pending this development, the Company leases these parcels for public parking under short-term leasing arrangements to Metropark, Ltd. (“Metropark”).
The petroleum storage segment consists of operating the petroleum storage terminal (the “Terminal”) containing 1,004,000 shell barrels and the Wilkesbarre Pier (the “Pier”), both of which are owned by the Company and are collectively referred to as the “Facility,” located in East Providence, Rhode Island for Sprague Operating Resources LLC (“Sprague”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprague Resources LP, which stores and distributes petroleum products.
The principal difference between the two segments relates to the nature of the operations. In the leasing segment, the tenants under long-term land leases incur substantially all of the development and operating costs of the assets constructed on the Company’s land, including the payment of real property taxes on both the land and any improvements constructed thereon. In the petroleum storage segment, the Company is responsible for the operating and maintenance expenditures and real estate taxes up to $290,000, as well as capital improvements at the Facility.
2. | Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation: |
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015,2016, has been derived from audited financial statements and the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s latest Form10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and the cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and 2015.2016.
The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Environmental incidents:
The Company accrues a liability when an environmental incident has occurred and the costs are estimable. The Company does not record a receivable for recoveries from third parties for environmental matters until it has determined that the amount of the collection is reasonably assured. The accrued liability is relieved when the Company pays the liability or a third party assumes the liability. Upon determination that collection is reasonably assured or a third party assumes the liability, the Company records the amount as a reduction of expense.
Cash and cash equivalents:
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid deposits purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Retrospective adjustment:
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for 2016 have been retrospectively adjusted as described in Note 10 hereof.
Recent accounting pronouncements:
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASUNo. 2015-17,Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. The new standard eliminates the current requirement for organizations to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. Instead, organizations will be required to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. ASU2015-17 will not affect the Company’s balance sheet presentation in future periods because the Company does not present a classified balance sheet. See Note 9 herein.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASUNo. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842),to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing all lease transactions (with terms in excess of 12 months) on the balance sheet as a lease liability and aright-of-use asset (as defined). The ASU requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlier application permitted. Upon adoption, the lessee and lessor will apply the new standard retrospectively to all periods presented or retrospectively using a cumulative effect adjustment in the year of adoption. The Company charges to expense those costs that do not extendis still assessing the life, increaseimpact of adopting the capacity or improve the safety or efficiency of the property owned or used by the Company.
New accounting standards:
The Company reviews new accounting standards as issued. Although some of these accounting standards may be applicable to the Company, the CompanyASU but expects that none ofits leases where it is the new standardslessor will have a significant impactbe accounted for as operating leases similar to its current accounting. For additional information on its consolidated financial statements.the Company’s leases, see Note 6 herein.
3. | Use of estimates: |
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
4. | Properties and |
Properties and equipment consists(exclusive of assets held for sale) consist of the following:
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Land and land improvements | $ | 4,701,000 | $ | 4,701,000 | $ | 4,701,000 | $ | 4,701,000 | ||||||||
Building and improvements, Steeple Street | 5,820,000 | 5,808,000 | 5,831,000 | 5,820,000 | ||||||||||||
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Land and land improvements | 6,081,000 | 6,076,000 | ||||||||||||||
Buildings and structures | 1,867,000 | 1,867,000 | ||||||||||||||
Tanks and equipment | 14,770,000 | 14,770,000 | ||||||||||||||
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Properties on lease or held for lease | 1,365,000 | 1,214,000 | 1,458,000 | 1,413,000 | ||||||||||||
Petroleum storage facility, on lease | 12,550,000 | 12,199,000 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividend notes:
In 2012, the Company issued $11,787,000 in principal face amount of 5% dividend notes due December 26, 2022 (the “Dividend Notes”). The Dividend Notes arewere unsecured general obligations of the Company bearing interest at the annual rate of 5% payable semi-annually onCompany.
In June 15 and December 15 to note holders of record on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The Dividend Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time and from time to time at the option of the Company. The Dividend Notes are subject to mandatory redemption in an amount equal to the Net Proceeds from the sale of any real property owned by the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Net Proceeds is defined as the gross cash received by the Company from any such sale reduced by the sum of (a) costs relating to the sale, (b) federal and state income taxes as a result of the sale, and (c) the amount used by the Company to pay in whole or in part financial institution debts secured by a mortgage of the Company’s or any subsidiary’s real property regardless of whether such mortgage encumbers the property sold. The Company has obligated itself not to grant any mortgages on any of its property located in the Capital Center District in Providence, Rhode Island, and to cause its subsidiaries not to grant any such mortgages, in each case without the consent of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding principal face amount of the Dividend Notes. The Dividend Notes contain other customary terms and conditions.
On June 15, 2016, the Company redeemed 10 percent of the face value of itsthe outstanding Dividend Notes ($1,179,000) to note holdersnoteholders of record on June 2, 2016. At September 30, 2016,
On February 24, 2017, following the sale of the Company’s petroleum storage facility (the “Terminal”) and related assets to Sprague on February 10, 2017, the Company issued a notice of mandatory redemption of 100% of the remaining balance is $10,608,000.
6. | Description of leasing |
Long-term land leases:
As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company had entered into nine long-term land leases. Of the nine parcels, seven have had improvements constructed thereon.thereon and construction commenced on a169-unit residential building on Parcel 6B in November 2016.
Under the nine land leases, the tenants are required to negotiate any tax stabilization treaties or other arrangements, appeal any changes in real property assessments, and pay real property taxes assessed on land and improvements under these arrangements. Accordingly, real property taxes payable by the tenants are excluded from leasing revenues and leasing expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of income. RealFor the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the real property taxes attributable to the Company’s land under these leases totaled $305,000$304,000 and $910,000,$238,000, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and $308,000 and $923,000, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.
With respect to the Parcel 6B and 6C leases, each lessee has the right to terminate its lease at any time during the remaining term of that lease upon thirty days’ notice. To date, no notice of termination has been received by the Company. The current annual rent on Parcel 6B and 6C areis $195,000 and $200,000, respectively. The Company has not received any notice of termination with respect to either parcel.
Lamar lease:
The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, leases 23 outdoor advertising locations containing 44 billboard faces along interstate and primary highways in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to Lamar under a lease which expires in 2045. The Lamar lease provides, among other things, for the following: (1) the base rent will increase annually at the rate of 2.75% for each leased billboard location on June 1 of each year, and (2) in addition to base rent, for each12-month period commencing each June 1, Lamar must pay to the Company within thirty days after the close of the lease year 30% of the gross revenues from each standard billboard and 20% of the gross revenues from each electronic billboard for such12-month period, reduced by the sum of (a) commissions paid to third parties and (b) base monthly rent for each leased billboard display for each12-month period. For the lease years ended May 31, 2016 and 2015, the percentage rent totaled $118,000 and $155,000, respectively, which amounts are included in leasing revenues on the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
Short-term leases:
The Company leases the undeveloped parcels of land in or adjacent to the Capital Center area for public parking purposes to Metropark under a short-term cancellable lease.
At September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company has three tenants occupying 54 percent of the Steeple Street Building under short-term leases of five years or less at a current annual rental of $125,000.$126,000. The Company is recognizing the revenue from these leases on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. At September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, there was no excess of straight-line over contractual rentals; at December 31, 2015, the excess of straight-line over contractual rentals was $1,000, which is included in prepaid and other on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.rentals. The Company also reports as revenue from tenantstenant reimbursements for common area costs and real property taxes. The Company is currently marketing the remaining portions of the building for lease.
7. | Petroleum storage facility and environmental incidents: |
Leasing of the Facility:Terminal and pier facility:
On May 1, 2014,February 10, 2017, the Company entered intosold its petroleum storage facility and related assets (the Facility) to Sprague. See Note 10. The Facility had been leased to Sprague under a Petroleum Storage Services Agreement (“the Services Agreement”) with Sprague Operating Resources, LLC (“Sprague”) for the lease of its entire storage capacity of 1,004,000 barrels for a term of five years.since May 1, 2014. The annual base rent isunder the Services Agreement was $3,500,000, subject to
annualcost-of-living adjustments on May 1 of each year. On May 1, 2016, the annual rent increased $39,000. There was no change in the base rentCommencing on May 1, 2015 because the cost-of-living decreased from May 1, 2014. In addition, the Company will receive an additional $.15 for each barrel of throughput at the facility in excess of 3,500,000 barrels in any contract year (May 1 to April 30). The total throughput for the years ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 did not exceed 3,500,000 barrels. Sprague had the right to extend the Agreement for two additional terms of five years each, provided that Sprague gives at least twelve months’ notice prior to the expiration of the initial or the extension term, as applicable. Commencing April 1, 2016 and on each April 1 thereafter during the initial term and any extension term of the Services Agreement, either party during the following thirty days had the right to terminate the Services Agreement as of April 30 of the year next following the year in which notice of termination iswas given. On April 28, 2016, the Company received notice from Sprague that, effective April 30, 2017, Sprague is terminatingwould terminate the Services Agreement. The Company is reviewing its options for the petroleum storage facility upon termination of the Sprague lease.
Commencing May 1, 2015, Sprague iswas obligated to reimburse the Company for any real property taxes in excess of $290,000. For the year 2016, there was an increase in the assessment but a decrease in the tax rate, resulting in no additional payment being due from Sprague. For the year 2015, there was no increase in the assessment or tax rate and therefore no additional payment was due from Sprague.
The Company incurred $108,000 in fees in connection with the execution of the Services Agreement, which amounts arewere being amortized onusing the straight-line method over the three-yearnon-cancellable portion of the term of the Services Agreement and arewere included in petroleum storage facility expensesincome (loss) from discontinued operations, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and 2015.2016. At September 30, 2016 and DecemberMarch 31, 2015, unamortized deferred agreement costs were $20,000 and $48,000, respectively, which are included in prepaid and other on2017, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Wilkesbarre Pier:
The Pier is a deep-water pier in East Providence, Rhode Island owned by the Company which is integral to the operation of the Terminal. The Pier and the Terminal are connected by two petroleum pipelines which the Company has a permanent right to use.was fully written off.
Environmental incident (2002):
In 2002, during testing of monitoring wells at the Terminal, the Company’s consulting engineer discovered free floating phase product in a groundwater monitoring well located on that portion of the Terminal purchased in 2000. Laboratory analysis indicated that the product was gasoline, which is not a product the Company ever stored at the Terminal. The Company commenced an environmental investigation and analysis, the results of which indicate that the gasoline did not come from the Terminal. The Company notified the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (“RIDEM”). RIDEM subsequently identified Power Test Realty Partnership (“Power Test”), the owner of an adjacent parcel, as a potentially responsible party for the contamination. Getty Properties Corp. is the general partner of Power Test. Power Test challenged that determination and, after an administrative hearing, in October 2008 a RIDEM Hearing Officer determined that Power Test is responsible for the discharge of the petroleum product under the Rhode Island Oil Pollution Control Act, R.I.G.L.Section 46-12.5.1-3 and Rule 6(a) and 12(b) of the Oil Pollution Control Regulations. The RIDEM Decision and Order requires Power Test to remediate the contamination as directed by RIDEM. In November 2008, Power Test appealed the decision. In March 2016, the Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the RIDEM decision.
In April 2009, the Company sued Power Test and Getty Properties Corp. incertain other firms with respect to the Rhode Island Superior Court seeking remediation of the site or, in the alternative, the cost of the remediation. On May 1, 2009,gasoline discharge. All other parties other than Power Test and Getty Properties Corp. removed the action to the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island (“the Court”). On May 22, 2009, Power Test and Getty Properties Corp. answered the Complaint and filed a Counterclaim against Dunellen, LLC and Capital Terminal Company alleging that Dunellen, LLC and Capital Terminal Company are responsible for the contamination. Getty Properties Corp. and Power Test joined Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc., the tenant under a long-term lease with Getty Properties Corp. of the adjacent property, as a defendant. The Company amended its Complaint to add Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc. as a defendant. Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc. moved for summary judgment against the Company Getty Properties Corp. and Power Test. On December 5, 2011, Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc. filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 ofwere dismissed from the United States Bankruptcy Act. Thereafter, with Bankruptcy Court approval, Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc. rejected its lease with Getty Properties Corp. On August 24, 2012, the Bankruptcy Court approved a plan to liquidate Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc. On January 15, 2013, the Court granted Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc.’s motion for summary judgment against the Company, Getty Properties Corp. and Power Test, dismissing the Company’s third-party complaint.
The parties agreed to stay the litigation pending a determination by the Rhode Island Supreme Court on the Power Test appeal.proceedings. On September 12, 2016, the partiesCompany and Power Test entered into a Tolling Agreement under which the statute of limitations is tolled to not later than sixty days following the implementation by Power Test of thea RIDEM approved remediation plan. On September 19, 2016, the parties dismissed the litigation without prejudice.litigation.
Since January 2003, the Company has not incurred significant costs in connection with this matter, other than ongoing litigation costs, and is unable to determine the costs it might incur to remedy the situation, as well as any costs to investigate, defend and seek reimbursement from the responsible party with respect to this contamination.costs.
Environmental remediation (1994):
8. | Environmental remediation: |
In 1994, a leak was discovered in a 25,000 barrel25,000-barrel storage tank at the Terminal which allowed the escape of a small amount of fuel oil. All required notices were made to RIDEM. In 2000, the tank was demolished and testing of the groundwater indicated that there was no large pooling of contaminants. In 2001, RIDEM approved a plan pursuant to which the Company installed a passive system consisting of three wells and commenced monitoring the wells.
In 2003, RIDEM decided that the passive monitoring system previously approved was not sufficient and required the Company to design an active remediation system for the removal of product from the contaminated site. The Company and its consulting engineers began thepre-design testing of the site in the fourth quarter of 2004. The consulting engineers estimated a total cost of $200,000 to design, install and operate the system, which amount was accrued in 2004. Through 2006, the Company had expended $119,000 and has not incurred any significant costs since then. In 2011, RIDEM notified the company to proceed with the next phase of the approval process, notifying the abutters of the proposed remediation system even though RIDEM has not yet taken any action on the Company’s proposed plan. As designed, the system will pump out the contaminants which will be disposed of in compliance with applicable regulations. After a period of time, the groundwater will be tested to determine if sufficient contaminants have been removed. In 2014, the Company engaged new consultants to work with RIDEM to develop the next phase of the approval process. WhileThe Company and RIDEM are working to complete a remediation plan. Pursuant to the Sale Agreement and related documentation between the Company and its consulting engineers believe that the proposed active remediation system will correct the situation, it is possible that RIDEM could requireSprague, the Company is required to expandsecure an approved remediation efforts, which could resultplan to remediate the contamination at its expense. At March 31, 2017, the Company had accrued $445,000 to cover these costs. Any subsequent increase or decrease to the expected cost of remediation will be recorded in the Company incurring costs in excess of the remaining accrual of $77,000.Company’s consolidated income statement as income or expense from discontinued operations.
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Deferred income taxes are recorded based upon differences between financial statement and tax basis amounts of assets and liabilities. The tax effects of temporary differences which give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
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Property having a financial statement basis in excess of tax basis | $ | 4,633,000 | $ | 4,725,000 | $ | 1,171,000 | $ | 1,140,000 | ||||||||
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On December 20, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to authorize the sale of its East Providence petroleum storage facility and related assets, including the Pier and petroleum transmission pipelines owned or controlled by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Capital Terminal Company (“CTC”) and Dunellen, LLC (“Dunellen”) (“Petroleum Segment”) to Sprague Operating Resources, LLC for $23 Million (the “Sale Price”), subject to certain adjustments. On January 24, 2017, the Company and Sprague entered into the Sale Agreement. The sale closed on February 10, 2017.
Pursuant to the Sale Agreement, the Sale Price was reduced by $1,040,000, the estimated cost of a turning dolphin to be constructed by Sprague in order to provide access to Wilkesbarre Pier for larger vessels; $1,725,000 of the Sale Price was placed in escrow to secure the Company’s indemnity obligations under the Sale Agreement. The Company operateshas elected to report as a gain from sale amounts held in two segments, leasingescrow only when, and petroleum storage.if, such amounts are released therefrom. In addition, the Company incurred normal closing adjustments, transfer taxes, investment banking and other fees, other than federal and state income taxes, of $441,000.
In accordance with ASC205-20,Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations the Petroleum Segment is accounted for as a discontinued operation. Accordingly, the Petroleum Segment assets and liabilities that were to be sold were recorded as held for sale in 2016. The liabilities associated with the discontinued operations are separately identified on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. These liabilities were not assumed by Sprague and remain obligations of the Company until settled. The Petroleum Segment discontinued operations are reported after income from continuing operations.
A reconciliation of the major classes of assets reported held for sale as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is as follows:
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Properties and equipment, net | $ | — | $ | 10,116,000 | ||||
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Property taxes | $ | — | $ | 71,000 | ||||
Accounts payable and other | 133,000 | 715,000 | ||||||
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The Company makes decisions relativeoperating results of the Petroleum Segment, including those related to prior years, have been retrospectively adjusted from continuing operations in the allocationaccompanying consolidated statements of resourcesincome. Revenue and evaluates performance based on each segment’s respective income before income taxes excluding interest expense and certain corporate expenses.
Inter-segment revenues are immaterial in amount.
The following financial information is used for making operating decisions and assessing performance of each of the Company’s segmentsattributable to discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016 and 2015:are as follows:
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Contractual | $ | 1,003,000 | $ | 993,000 | $ | 2,996,000 | $ | 2,868,000 | ||||||||
Contingent | 25,000 | 32,000 | 194,000 | 232,000 | ||||||||||||
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Petroleum storage: Revenues, contractual Property tax expense Depreciation Income (loss) before income taxes Assets Properties and equipment, additions Revenue Operating expenses Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax Less income tax benefit (expense) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 $ 892,000 $ 883,000 $ 2,664,000 $ 2,638,000 $ 73,000 $ 73,000 $ 214,000 $ 217,000 $ 116,000 $ 124,000 $ 351,000 $ 450,000 $ 244,000 $ 322,000 $ 850,000 $ 773,000 $ 11,214,000 $ 11,071,000 $ 11,214,000 $ 11,071,000 $ — $ 15,000 $ 5,000 $ 86,000 March 31 2017 2016 $ 474,000 $ 882,000 (917,000 ) (510,000 ) (443,000 ) 372,000 176,000 (171,000 ) $ (267,000 ) $ 201,000
The following is a reconciliationnet gain from sale of the segment information to the amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:discontinued operations as of March 31, 2017, was calculated as follows:
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Leasing | $ | 1,242,000 | $ | 1,249,000 | $ | 3,860,000 | $ | 3,763,000 | ||||||||
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Leasing | $ | 112,000 | $ | 106,000 | $ | 336,000 | $ | 316,000 | ||||||||
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Properties and equipment: Additions to properties and equipment for operating segments: Leasing Petroleum storage Total consolidated additions Gain from sale of discontinued operations before income taxes Less income tax expense: Current Deferred Net gain from sale of discontinued operations Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 $ — $ 6,000 $ 12,000 $ 263,000 — 15,000 5,000 86,000 $ — $ 21,000 $ 17,000 $ 349,000 $ 8,640,000 6,607,000 (3,177,000 ) 3,430,000 $ 5,210,000
Fair value of financial instruments: |
The Company believes that the fair values of its financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables, approximate their respective book values because of their short-term nature. Upon review of current market conditions and other factors, at December 31, 2016, the Company believesbelieved that the fair value of the dividend notes payable approximatesapproximated their book value. The fair values described herein were determined using significant other observable inputs (Level 2) as defined by GAAP.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain portions of this report, and particularly the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Sections 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the Company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The Company cautions that these statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the following: the ability of the Company to generate adequate amounts of cash; the collectibilitycollectability of the accrued leasing revenues when due over the terms of the long-term land leases and the early termination of the Parcel 6B and Parcel 6C land leases; the commencement of additional long-term land leases; changes in economic conditions that may affect either the current or future development on the Company’s parcels; the marketing of the petroleum terminal for lease; and exposure to contamination, remediation or similar costs associated with the former operation of the petroleum storage facility. The Company does not undertake the obligation to update forward-looking statements in response to new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview: |
Critical accounting policies:
The Company believes that its revenue recognition policy for long-term leases with scheduled rent increases (leasing segment) meets the definition of a critical accounting policy which is discussed in the Company’s Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016. There have been no changes to the application of this accounting policy since December 31, 2015.2016.
Segments:
The Company operates in two segments, leasing and petroleum storage.
The leasing segment consists of the long-term leasing of certain of its real estate interests in downtown Providence, Rhode Island (upon the commencement of which the tenants have been required to construct buildings thereon, with the exception of a parking garage and Parcels 6B and 6C), the leasing of a portion of the Steeple Street Building under short-term leasing arrangements and the leasing of locations along interstate and primary highways in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to Lamar Outdoor Advertising, LLC (“Lamar”) which has constructed outdoor advertising boards thereon. The Company anticipates that the future development of its remaining properties in and adjacent to the Capital Center area will consist primarily of long-term ground leases. Pending this development, the Company leases these parcels for public parking under short-term leasing arrangements to Metropark, Ltd. (“Metropark).
The petroleum storage segment consists of operating the petroleum storage terminal (the “Terminal”) containing 1,004,000 shell barrels and the Wilkesbarre Pier (the “Pier”), both of which are owned by the Company and are collectively referred to as the “Facility,” located in East Providence, Rhode Island for Sprague Operating Resources LLC (“Sprague”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprague Resources LP, which stores and distributes petroleum products.
The principal difference between the two segments relates to the nature of the operations. In the leasing segment, the tenants under long-term land leases incur substantially all of the development and operating costs of the assets constructed on the Company’s land, including the payment of real property taxes on both the land and any improvements constructed thereon. In the petroleum storage segment, the Company is responsible for the operating and maintenance expenditures and real estate taxes up to $290,000 as well as capital improvements at the Facility.
2. | Liquidity and capital resources: |
Dividend notes:
On December 7, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company declared an extraordinary dividend of $2.25 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock to shareholders of record on December 17, 2012. On December 27, 2012, the Company paid out $3,063,000 in cash and issued $11,787,000 in principal face amount of 5% dividend notes due December 26, 2022 (the “Dividend Notes”). The Dividend Notes are unsecured general obligations of the Company bearing interest at the annual rate of 5% payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 to note holders of record on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The Dividend Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time and from time to time at the option of the Company. The Dividend Notes are subject to mandatory redemption in an amount equal to the Net Proceeds from the sale of any real property owned by the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Net Proceeds means the gross cash received by the Company from any such sale reduced by the sum of (a) costs relating to the sale, (b) federal and state income taxes as a result of the sale, and (c) the amount used by the Company to pay in whole or in part financial institution debts secured by a mortgage of the Company’s or any subsidiary’s real property regardless of whether such mortgage encumbers the property sold. The Company has obligated itself not to grant any mortgages on any of its property located in the Capitol Center District in Providence, Rhode Island, other than Parcels 3S and 5, and to cause its subsidiaries not to grant any such mortgages, in each case without the consent of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding principal face amount of the Dividend Notes. The Dividend Notes contain other customary terms and conditions. On June 15, 2016, the Company redeemed 10 percent of the face value of its outstanding Dividend Notes ($1,179,000) to note holders of record on June 2, 2016. At September 30, 2016, the remaining balance is $10,608,000. Interest payments on an annual basis after the partial redemption total $530,000.
Petroleum storage facility:
On May 1, 2014, the Company entered into a Petroleum Storage Services Agreement (“the Agreement”) with Sprague Operating Resources, LLC (“Sprague”) for the lease of its entire storage capacity of 1,004,000 barrels for a term of five years. The base rent is $3,500,000, subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments on May 1 of each year. On May 1, 2016, the annual rent increased $39,000. In addition, the Company will receive an additional $.15 for each barrel of throughput at the facility in excess of 3,500,000 barrels in any contract year (May 1 to April 30). The total throughput for the years ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 did not exceed 3,500,000 barrels. Sprague had the right to extend the Agreement for two additional terms of five years each, provided that Sprague gives at least twelve months’ notice prior to the expiration of the initial or the extension term, as applicable. Commencing April 1, 2016 and on each April 1 thereafter during the initial term and any extension term, either party during the following thirty days had the right to terminate the Agreement as of April 30 of the year next following the year in which notice of termination is given. On April 28, 2016, the Company received notice from Sprague that, effective April 30, 2017, Sprague is terminating the Agreement. The Company is reviewing its options for the petroleum storage facility upon termination of the Sprague lease.
Commencing May 1, 2015, Sprague is obligated to reimburse the Company for any real property taxes in excess of $290,000. For the year 2016, there was an increase in the assessment and a decrease in the rate, resulting in no additional payment being due from Sprague. There was no increase in the assessment or tax rate for the year 2015 and therefore no additional payment was due from Sprague.
During the first nine months of 2016, the Company’s operating activities provided $1,942,000 of cash which was $28,000 more than the cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. At September 30, 2016, cash increased $746,000 from year-end.
Historically, the Company has had adequate liquidity to fund its operations.
Cash and cash commitments:
At September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2,971,000.$10,843,000. The Company and its three subsidiary companies each maintain a checking account in the same bank, each of which accounts is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to a maximum of $250,000. The Company periodically evaluates the financial stability of the financial institution at which the Company’s funds are held.
On April 1, 2016, underUnder the terms of thea long-term land lease on Parcel 9,7A, the scheduled annual contractualland is being appraised which may result in an increase in rent. If such increase is 20 percent or less than the existing rent, increased $18,000. On Maythe increase will be effective April 1, 2016, under the terms2017. Any increase in excess of the Agreement with Sprague, the annual rent increased $39,000.20 percent will be effective ratably over four years, beginning April 1, 2018.
At September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company has three tenants occupying 54 percent of the Steeple Street Building under short-term leases (five years or less) at a current annual rental of $125,000.$126,000. The Company is currently marketing the remaining portions of the building for lease.
In light of the extraordinary dividend paid in December 2012, at each of the quarterly Board meetings held in 20152016 and 2016,2017, the Board of Directors voted to omit the regular quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share. The Board will review the declaration of future dividends on a quarterly basis. The declaration of future dividends will depend on future earnings and financial performance.
On February 24, 2017, the Company issued a notice of mandatory redemption of the entire remaining outstanding balance of its Dividend Notes. The principal balance plus accrued interest to the date of redemption was $10,764,000. The Company received $19,794,000 from the sale of its petroleum storage business after giving effect to escrows, a credit to Sprague for the cost of constructing a turning dolphin adjacent to the Pier, and other customary closing costs. The Company estimates that the cash outlay for federal and state income taxes arising from the sale will total approximately $6,600,000. The balance of the proceeds from the sale was used to effect the redemption of the Dividend Notes on March 31, 2017.
3. | Results of operations: |
Three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 compared to three months ended September 30, 2015:March 31, 2016:
Leasing segment:
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Leasing revenues | $ | 1,242,000 | $ | 1,249,000 | $ | (7,000 | ) | |||||
Leasing expense | 193,000 | 207,000 | $ | (14,000 | ) | |||||||
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Leasing revenue decreasedRevenues remained at the 2016 level. Operating expenses increased $49,000 due to the termination of a leaseincreases in insurance premiums, property taxes and repairs and maintenance at the Steeple Street Building, offset in part by scheduled increases in rentals under long-term land leases. Leasing expense decreased due to a decrease in repairs and maintenance at the Steeple Street Building and a decrease in insurance premiums was offset in part by an increase in the City of Providence real estate taxes.
Petroleum storage segment:
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Petroleum storage facility revenues | $ | 892,000 | $ | 883,000 | $ | 9,000 | ||||||
Petroleum storage facility expense | 648,000 | 561,000 | $ | 87,000 | ||||||||
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Petroleum storage facility revenues increased due to a scheduled cost-of-living rent adjustment under the Sprague lease effective May 1, 2016. Petroleum storage facility expense increased due to increases in repairs and maintenance expense and legal fees incurred in connection with consideration of strategic alternatives for the Terminal, offset in part by a decrease in insurance premiums.
General:
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, general and administrative expense increased $39,000 due to an increase in legal fees incurred in connection with the partial redemption of the Dividend Notes.
Interest expense:
For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the interest expense, Dividend Notes was $132,000 and $147,000, respectively. The interest on the Dividend Notes decreased due to the partial redemption payment of $1,179,000 made on June 15, 2016. In November 2015, the Company paid the bank loan in full. The interest expense, bank loan for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was $14,000.
Nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2015:
Leasing segment:
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Leasing revenues | $ | 3,860,000 | $ | 3,763,000 | $ | 97,000 | ||||||
Leasing expense | 622,000 | 653,000 | $ | (31,000 | ) | |||||||
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Leasing revenue increased due to scheduled increases in rentals under long-term land leases, offset in part by a decrease in the percentage rent under the Lamar lease and the termination of a lease at the Steeple Street Building. Leasing expense decreased due to a decrease in repairs and maintenance at the Steeple Street Building and a decrease in insurance premiums, offset in part by an increase in the City of Providence real estate taxes.
Petroleum storage segment:
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Petroleum storage facility revenues | $ | 2,664,000 | $ | 2,638,000 | $ | 26,000 | ||||||
Petroleum storage facility expense | 1,814,000 | 1,865,000 | $ | (51,000 | ) | |||||||
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Petroleum storage facility revenues increased due to a scheduled cost-of-living rent adjustment under the Sprague lease effective May 1, 2016 and miscellaneous reimbursements. Petroleum storage facility expense decreased due to lower depreciation expense due to certain assets becoming fully depreciated in 2015 and a decrease in insurance premiums, offset in part by legal fees incurred in connection with consideration of strategic alternatives for the Terminal.2016.
General:
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, generalGeneral and administrative expense increased $113,000$394,000 principally due to bonuses for officers totaling $245,000 and an increase in legal feesprofessional fees.
For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and costs associated with2016, the partial redemption paymentinterest expense on the Dividend Notes.
Interest expense:Notes was $112,000 and $147,000, respectively.
For information relating to the nine months ended September 30, 2016sale of the petroleum storage facility and 2015,related assets to Sprague, see Note 10 in the interest expense, dividend notes was $445,000Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Any further expenses and $442,000, respectively. In November 2015,increases or reduction in retained liabilities relating to the Company paid the bank loan in full. The interest expense, bank loan for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $62,000.petroleum storage facility and related assets will be recognized within discontinued operations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
As required by Rule13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and the Company’s principal financial officer. Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.
There was no significant change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company continues to enhance its internal controls over financial reporting, primarily by evaluating and enhancing process and control documentation. Management discusses with and discloses these matters to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Company’s independent auditors.
Item 6. | Exhibits |
(b) | Exhibits: |
3.1 | Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s report onForm 8-K filed on April 24, 2013) |
3.2 | By-laws, as amended, April |
10 | Material contracts: |
(a) | Petroleum Storage Services Agreement between Sprague Operating Resources LLC and Company: |
(i) Dated April 18, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the registrant’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014)
(i) | Dated April 18, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the registrant’s Quarterly report on Form10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014) |
(b) | Form of Dividend Note: |
(i) Dated December 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s report onForm 8-K filed on December 27, 2012)
(c) | Lease between Metropark, Ltd. and Company: |
(i) Dated January 1, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004), as amended.
(i) | Dated January 1, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the registrant’s annual report onForm 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004), as amended. |
(d) | Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Company and Sprague Operating Resources, LLC: |
(i) | Dated January 24, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the registrant’s report onForm 8-K filed on January 25, 2017) |
31.1 | Rule13a-14(a) Certification of |
31.2 | Rule13a-14(a) Certification of Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer |
32.1 | Certification of |
32.2 | Certification of Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
101† | The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the Quarter ended |
(i) | Consolidated Balance Sheets as of |
(ii) | Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months ended March 31, 2017 and |
(iii) | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the |
(iv) | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Issuer caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC. | ||
By | /s/ Robert H. Eder | |
Robert H. Eder | ||
By | /s/ Barbara J. Dreyer | |
Barbara J. Dreyer | ||
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer |
DATED: November 8, 2016May 12, 2017
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