UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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| ☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
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| ☐ | 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: 000-55605
Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Maryland | | 46-4654479 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
1520 E. Grand Ave
El Segundo, California 90245
(Address of principal executive offices)
(310) 469-6100
(Registrant’s telephone number)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed from last report.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes xý No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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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 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 4, 2020,May 5, 2021, there were 557,323562,050 shares of Class T common stock, 1,8021,800 shares of Class S common stock, 40,99541,600 shares of Class D common stock, 1,898,2611,905,375 shares of Class I common stock, 24,297,79524,484,216 shares of Class A common stock, 47,323,44247,566,378 shares of Class AA common stock, 919,876922,838 shares of Class AAA common stock, and 155,290,144248,951,930 shares of Class E common stock of Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. outstanding.
FORM 10-Q
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. (“GCEAR”, "we", "our", and "us"), other than historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. SuchForward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” or “potential” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect our current views about future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may discuss,cause our actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements: the continued severity, duration, transmission rate and geographic spread of COVID-19 in the United States, the speed of the vaccine roll-out, effectiveness and willingness of people to take COVID-19 vaccines, the duration of associated immunity and their efficacy against emerging variants and mutations of COVID-19, the extent and effectiveness of other things,containment measures taken, and the response of the overall economy, the financial markets and the population, particularly in areas in which we operate and with respect to occupancy rates, rent deferrals and the financial condition of GCEAR’s tenants; general financial and economic conditions; statements about the benefits of the CCIT II Merger (as defined below) and statements that address operating performance, events or developments that GCEAR expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to statements regarding anticipated synergies and G&A savings in the CCIT II Merger, future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, expected sources of financing, anticipated asset dispositions, anticipated leadership and governance, creation of value for stockholders, benefits of the CCIT II Merger to customers, employees, stockholders and other constituents of the combined company, the integration of GCEAR and CCIT II (as defined below), cost savings related to CCIT II Merger and other non-historical statements; risks related to the disruption of management’s attention from ongoing business operations due to the CCIT II Merger; our net asset value ("NAV") per share; the availability of suitable investment or disposition opportunities; our use of leverage; changes in interest rates; the availability and terms of financing; market conditions; legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business of GCEAR; our future capital expenditures, distributions and acquisitions (including the amount and nature thereof), business strategies, the expansion and growth of our operations, our net sales, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income, cash flow, financial condition, impairments, expenditures, capital structure, organizational structure, and other developments and trends of the real estate industry.industry, and other factors discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions involving judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive, and market conditions, including without limitation changes in the political and economic climate, economic conditions and fiscal imbalances in the United States, and other major developments, including wars, natural disasters, military actions, and terrorist attacks, epidemics and pandemics, including the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), military actions,COVID-19 and terrorist attacks. The occurrence or severityits impact on the operations and financial condition of any such event or circumstance is difficult or impossible to predict accurately. Tous and the extent that our assumptions differ from actual results, our ability to meet suchreal estate industries in which we operate.
While forward-looking statements includingreflect our ability to generate positive cash flow from operationsgood faith beliefs, assumptions and provide distributions to stockholders, our ability to find suitable investment properties, and our ability to be in compliance with certain debt covenants, may be significantly hindered. Therefore, such statementsexpectations, they are not intended to be a guaranteeguarantees of our performance in future periods. Suchperformance. The forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our usespeak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Furthermore, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,”statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other similar words. Readerschanges. Moreover, because we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, new risk factors are cautionedlikely to emerge from time to time. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only asand urge you to carefully review the disclosures we make concerning risks in this Quarterly Report and in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the dateFinancial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers of this report is filedQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q should also read our other periodic filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). We cannot guarantee the accuracy of anyand other publicly filed documents for further discussion regarding such forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, and we do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws and regulations.factors.
See the risk factors identified in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q and in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as filed with the SEC for a discussion of some, although not all, of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements.
Explanatory Note Regarding Financial Information
In connection with the Mergers, GCEAR was the legal acquirer and EA-1 was the accounting acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Thus, the financial information set forth herein subsequent to the Mergers reflects results of the combined entity, and the financial information set forth herein prior to the Mergers reflects EA-1’s results. For this reason, period to period comparisons may not be meaningful. See Note 1, Organization, for defined terms.
Available Information
Our company website address is www.gcear.com. We use our website as a channel of distribution for important company information. Important information, including press releases and financial information regarding our company, is routinely posted on and accessible on the “News and Filings” subpage of our website, which is accessible by clicking on the tab labeled “News and Filings” on our website home page. In addition, we make available on the “SEC Filings” subpage of our website free of charge our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, ownership reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 and any amendments to those reports as soon as practicable after we electronically file such reports with the SEC. Further, copies of our Code of Ethics and the charters for the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of our Board of Directors (the "Board") are also available on the “Corporate Governance” subpage of our website. Our electronically filed reports can also be obtained on the SEC’s internet site at http://www.sec.gov.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in thousands, except units and share amounts)
| | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| ASSETS | ASSETS | | | | ASSETS | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 181,732 | | | $ | 54,830 | | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 104,628 | | | $ | 168,954 | |
| Restricted cash | Restricted cash | 35,831 | | | 58,430 | | Restricted cash | 27,315 | | | 34,352 | |
| Real estate: | Real estate: | | Real estate: | |
| Land | Land | 451,696 | | | 458,339 | | Land | 586,395 | | | 445,674 | |
| Building and improvements | Building and improvements | 3,114,726 | | | 3,043,527 | | Building and improvements | 4,102,883 | | | 3,112,253 | |
| Tenant origination and absorption cost | Tenant origination and absorption cost | 745,039 | | | 744,773 | | Tenant origination and absorption cost | 888,291 | | | 740,489 | |
| Construction in progress | Construction in progress | 16,167 | | | 31,794 | | Construction in progress | 17,404 | | | 11,886 | |
| Total real estate | Total real estate | 4,327,628 | | | 4,278,433 | | Total real estate | 5,594,973 | | | 4,310,302 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (781,689) | | | (668,104) | | Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (854,207) | | | (817,773) | |
| Total real estate, net | Total real estate, net | 3,545,939 | | | 3,610,329 | | Total real estate, net | 4,740,766 | | | 3,492,529 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated entities | Investments in unconsolidated entities | 34 | | | 11,028 | | Investments in unconsolidated entities | 0 | | | 34 | |
| Intangible assets, net | Intangible assets, net | 10,651 | | | 12,780 | | Intangible assets, net | 47,299 | | | 10,035 | |
| Deferred rent receivable | Deferred rent receivable | 92,433 | | | 73,012 | | Deferred rent receivable | 98,567 | | | 98,116 | |
| Deferred leasing costs, net | Deferred leasing costs, net | 48,275 | | | 49,390 | | Deferred leasing costs, net | 44,504 | | | 45,966 | |
| Goodwill | Goodwill | 229,948 | | | 229,948 | | Goodwill | 229,948 | | | 229,948 | |
| Due from affiliates | Due from affiliates | 987 | | | 837 | | Due from affiliates | 1,416 | | | 1,411 | |
| Right of use asset | Right of use asset | 40,286 | | | 41,347 | | Right of use asset | 40,522 | | | 39,935 | |
| Other assets | Other assets | 37,834 | | | 33,571 | | Other assets | 31,094 | | | 30,570 | |
| Total assets | Total assets | $ | 4,223,950 | | | $ | 4,175,502 | | Total assets | $ | 5,366,059 | | | $ | 4,151,850 | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | |
| Debt, net | Debt, net | $ | 2,174,352 | | | $ | 1,969,104 | | Debt, net | $ | 2,538,547 | | | $ | 2,140,427 | |
| Restricted reserves | Restricted reserves | 14,115 | | | 14,064 | | Restricted reserves | 12,131 | | | 12,071 | |
| Interest rate swap liability | Interest rate swap liability | 58,852 | | | 24,146 | | Interest rate swap liability | 37,559 | | | 53,975 | |
| Redemptions payable | Redemptions payable | 6,145 | | | 96,648 | | Redemptions payable | 6,910 | | | 5,345 | |
| Distributions payable | Distributions payable | 9,095 | | | 15,530 | | Distributions payable | 12,256 | | | 9,430 | |
| Due to affiliates | Due to affiliates | 5,155 | | | 10,883 | | Due to affiliates | 3,116 | | | 3,272 | |
| Intangible liabilities, net | Intangible liabilities, net | 28,548 | | | 31,805 | | Intangible liabilities, net | 35,949 | | | 27,333 | |
| Lease liability | Lease liability | 45,486 | | | 45,020 | | Lease liability | 50,432 | | | 45,646 | |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 118,257 | | | 96,389 | | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 102,910 | | | 114,434 | |
| Total liabilities | Total liabilities | 2,460,005 | | | 2,303,589 | | Total liabilities | 2,799,810 | | | 2,411,933 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | | Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | 0 | | 0 |
| Perpetual convertible preferred shares | Perpetual convertible preferred shares | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | | Perpetual convertible preferred shares | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | |
| Common stock subject to redemption | Common stock subject to redemption | 1,332 | | | 20,565 | | Common stock subject to redemption | 256 | | | 2,038 | |
| Noncontrolling interests subject to redemption; 556,099 and 554,110 units as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively | 4,569 | | | 4,831 | | |
| Noncontrolling interests subject to redemption; 556,099 units as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively | | Noncontrolling interests subject to redemption; 556,099 units as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively | 4,640 | | | 4,610 | |
| Stockholders’ equity: | Stockholders’ equity: | | Stockholders’ equity: | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 800,000,000 shares authorized; 229,775,115 and 227,853,720 shares outstanding in the aggregate as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively(1) | 230 | | | 228 | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 800,000,000 shares authorized; 323,881,102 and 230,320,668 shares outstanding in the aggregate as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020(1) | | Common stock, $0.001 par value; 800,000,000 shares authorized; 323,881,102 and 230,320,668 shares outstanding in the aggregate as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020(1) | 324 | | | 230 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | Additional paid-in capital | 2,100,047 | | | 2,060,604 | | Additional paid-in capital | 2,945,517 | | | 2,103,028 | |
| Cumulative distributions | Cumulative distributions | (793,546) | | | (715,792) | | Cumulative distributions | (836,711) | | | (813,892) | |
| Accumulated earnings | Accumulated earnings | 148,743 | | | 153,312 | | Accumulated earnings | 135,530 | | | 140,354 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (52,322) | | | (21,875) | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (33,302) | | | (48,001) | |
| Total stockholders’ equity | Total stockholders’ equity | 1,403,152 | | | 1,476,477 | | Total stockholders’ equity | 2,211,358 | | | 1,381,719 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | Noncontrolling interests | 229,892 | | | 245,040 | | Noncontrolling interests | 224,995 | | | 226,550 | |
| Total equity | Total equity | 1,633,044 | | | 1,721,517 | | Total equity | 2,436,353 | | | 1,608,269 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | Total liabilities and equity | $ | 4,223,950 | | | $ | 4,175,502 | | Total liabilities and equity | $ | 5,366,059 | | | $ | 4,151,850 | |
(1) See Note 9, Equity, for the number of shares outstanding of each class of common stock as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
See accompanying notes.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| | | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
| Revenue: | Revenue: | | | | | | | | | Revenue: | | | | |
| Rental income | Rental income | $ | 100,002 | | | $ | 97,435 | | | $ | 301,157 | | | $ | 277,276 | | | Rental income | $ | 101,355 | | | $ | 95,728 | | |
| Expenses: | Expenses: | | | Expenses: | | |
| Property operating expense | Property operating expense | 14,265 | | | 14,717 | | | 42,158 | | | 39,091 | | | Property operating expense | 14,445 | | | 14,971 | | |
| Property tax expense | Property tax expense | 9,330 | | | 10,050 | | | 28,291 | | | 27,722 | | | Property tax expense | 9,679 | | | 9,548 | | |
| Property management fees to non-affiliates | Property management fees to non-affiliates | 1,032 | | | 822 | | | 2,780 | | | 2,620 | | | Property management fees to non-affiliates | 981 | | | 909 | | |
| General and administrative expenses | General and administrative expenses | 8,207 | | | 7,519 | | | 23,280 | | | 17,708 | | | General and administrative expenses | 9,469 | | | 7,665 | | |
| Corporate operating expenses to affiliates | Corporate operating expenses to affiliates | 625 | | | 729 | | | 1,875 | | | 1,453 | | | Corporate operating expenses to affiliates | 625 | | | 625 | | |
| Impairment provision | Impairment provision | 9,572 | | | 0 | | | 22,195 | | | 0 | | | Impairment provision | 4,242 | | | 0 | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | Depreciation and amortization | 39,918 | | | 41,440 | | | 120,947 | | | 112,311 | | | Depreciation and amortization | 44,338 | | | 41,148 | | |
| Total expenses | Total expenses | 82,949 | | | 75,277 | | | 241,526 | | | 200,905 | | | Total expenses | 83,779 | | | 74,866 | | |
| Income before other income and (expenses) | Income before other income and (expenses) | 17,053 | | | 22,158 | | | 59,631 | | | 76,371 | | | Income before other income and (expenses) | 17,576 | | | 20,862 | | |
| Other income (expenses): | Other income (expenses): | | | Other income (expenses): | | |
| Interest expense | Interest expense | (20,314) | | | (19,560) | | | (59,321) | | | (53,642) | | | Interest expense | (20,685) | | | (19,961) | | |
| Other income (loss), net | 238 | | | (1,850) | | | 3,292 | | | (370) | | | |
| (Loss) Gain from investment in unconsolidated entities | (4,452) | | | 3,027 | | | (6,523) | | | 1,919 | | | |
| Management fee revenue from affiliates | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 6,368 | | | |
| Gain from disposition of assets | 0 | | | 8,441 | | | 4,268 | | | 8,441 | | | |
| Other income, net | | Other income, net | 116 | | | 2,700 | | |
| Gain (Loss) from investment in unconsolidated entities | | Gain (Loss) from investment in unconsolidated entities | 8 | | | (627) | | |
| Loss from disposition of assets | | Loss from disposition of assets | (6) | | | 0 | | |
| Net (loss) income | Net (loss) income | (7,475) | | | 12,216 | | | 1,347 | | | 39,087 | | | Net (loss) income | (2,991) | | | 2,974 | | |
| Distributions to redeemable preferred shareholders | Distributions to redeemable preferred shareholders | (2,255) | | | (2,047) | | | (6,349) | | | (6,141) | | | Distributions to redeemable preferred shareholders | (2,359) | | | (2,047) | | |
| Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,166 | | | (1,149) | | | 598 | | | (4,226) | | | Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 569 | | | (111) | | |
| Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest | Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest | (8,564) | | | 9,020 | | | (4,404) | | | 28,720 | | | Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest | (4,781) | | | 816 | | |
| Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests attributable to common stockholders | Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests attributable to common stockholders | (43) | | | (81) | | | (165) | | | (240) | | | Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests attributable to common stockholders | (43) | | | (79) | | |
| Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ | (8,607) | | | $ | 8,939 | | | $ | (4,569) | | | $ | 28,480 | | | Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ | (4,824) | | | $ | 737 | | |
| Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted | Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.04) | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | (0.02) | | | $ | 0.13 | | | Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.02) | | | $ | 0 | | |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 230,159,620 | | | 246,609,614 | | | 229,950,613 | | | 217,375,026 | | | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 263,046,014 | | | 229,810,621 | | |
| Cash distributions declared per common share | Cash distributions declared per common share | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.32 | | | $ | 0.46 | | | Cash distributions declared per common share | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.14 | | |
See accompanying notes.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited; in thousands)
| | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
| Net (loss) income | Net (loss) income | $ | (7,475) | | | $ | 12,216 | | | $ | 1,347 | | | $ | 39,087 | | | Net (loss) income | $ | (2,991) | | | $ | 2,974 | | |
| Other comprehensive loss: | Other comprehensive loss: | | | Other comprehensive loss: | | |
| Equity in other comprehensive (loss) income of unconsolidated joint venture | 0 | | | (73) | | | 0 | | | (251) | | | |
| Change in fair value of swap agreements | Change in fair value of swap agreements | 2,498 | | | (7,318) | | | (34,612) | | | (28,080) | | | Change in fair value of swap agreements | 16,447 | | | (30,826) | | |
| Total comprehensive (loss) income | (4,977) | | | 4,825 | | | (33,265) | | | 10,756 | | | |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | | Total comprehensive income (loss) | 13,456 | | | (27,852) | | |
| Distributions to redeemable preferred shareholders | Distributions to redeemable preferred shareholders | (2,255) | | | (2,047) | | | (6,349) | | | (6,141) | | | Distributions to redeemable preferred shareholders | (2,359) | | | (2,047) | | |
| Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests attributable to common stockholders | Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests attributable to common stockholders | (43) | | | (81) | | | (165) | | | (240) | | | Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests attributable to common stockholders | (43) | | | (79) | | |
| Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 867 | | | (314) | | | 4,762 | | | (494) | | | |
| Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ | (6,408) | | | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | (35,017) | | | $ | 3,881 | | | |
| Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | | Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1,179) | | | 3,596 | | |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | | Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 9,875 | | | $ | (26,382) | | |
See accompanying notes.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited; in thousands, except share data)
| | | | Common Stock | | Additional
Paid-In
Capital | | Cumulative
Distributions | | Accumulated Income | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Total
Stockholders Equity | | Non-
controlling
Interests | | Total
Equity | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2018 | 174,278,341 | | | $ | 174 | | | $ | 1,556,770 | | | $ | (570,977) | | | $ | 128,525 | | | $ | (2,409) | | | $ | 1,112,083 | | | $ | 232,203 | | | $ | 1,344,286 | | |
| Deferred equity compensation | 7,336 | | | — | | | 75 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 75 | | | — | | | 75 | | |
| Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (21,803) | | | — | | | — | | | (21,803) | | | — | | | (21,803) | | |
| Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | 695,872 | | | 1 | | | 6,672 | | | (6,673) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0 | | |
| Reclassification of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | (6,673) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6,673) | | | — | | | (6,673) | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,585) | | | (4,585) | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (13) | | | (13) | | |
| Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (9) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (9) | | | — | | | (9) | | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5,333 | | | — | | | 5,333 | | | 1,197 | | | 6,530 | | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6,729) | | | (6,729) | | | (1,408) | | | (8,137) | | |
| Balance as of March 31, 2019 | 174,981,549 | | | $ | 175 | | | $ | 1,556,835 | | | $ | (599,453) | | | $ | 133,858 | | | $ | (9,138) | | | $ | 1,082,277 | | | $ | 227,394 | | | $ | 1,309,671 | | |
| Deferred equity compensation | 349 | | | — | | | 648 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 648 | | | — | | | 648 | | |
| Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26,296) | | | — | | | — | | | (26,296) | | | — | | | (26,296) | | |
| Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | 921,864 | | | 1 | | | 8,805 | | | (8,806) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0 | | |
| Repurchase of common stock | (10,348,142) | | | (10) | | | (98,918) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (98,928) | | | — | | | (98,928) | | |
| Reclassification of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | (19,175) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (19,175) | | | — | | | (19,175) | | |
| Issuance of limited partnership units | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 25,000 | | | 25,000 | | |
| Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 269 | | | 269 | | |
| Issuance of stock dividends | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,067) | | | — | | | — | | | (2,067) | | | — | | | (2,067) | | |
| Mergers | 78,054,934 | | | 78 | | | 746,160 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 746,238 | | | 5,039 | | | 751,277 | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,903) | | | (4,903) | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | (11) | | |
| Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (181) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (181) | | | — | | | (181) | | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14,208 | | | — | | | 14,208 | | | 1,880 | | | 16,088 | | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11,314) | | | (11,314) | | | (1,489) | | | (12,803) | | |
| Balance as of June 30, 2019 | 243,610,554 | | | $ | 244 | | | $ | 2,194,174 | | | $ | (636,622) | | | $ | 148,066 | | | $ | (20,452) | | | $ | 1,685,410 | | | $ | 253,179 | | | $ | 1,938,589 | | |
| Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock | 264,624 | | | — | | | 2,576 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,576 | | | — | | | 2,576 | | |
| Deferred equity compensation | 0 | | | — | | | 950 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 950 | | | — | | | 950 | | |
| Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (21,204) | | | — | | | — | | | (21,204) | | | — | | | (21,204) | | |
| Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | 1,377,885 | | | 1 | | | 13,140 | | | (12,899) | | | — | | | — | | | 242 | | | — | | | 242 | | |
| Repurchase of common stock | (10,524,436) | | | (10) | | | (100,351) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (100,361) | | | — | | | (100,361) | | |
| Reclassification of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | 21,510 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 21,510 | | | — | | | 21,510 | | |
| Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 800 | | | 800 | | |
| Issuance of stock dividends | 653,995 | | | 1 | | | 6,219 | | | (6,165) | | | — | | | — | | | 55 | | | — | | | 55 | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,108) | | | (5,108) | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (10) | | | (10) | | |
| Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (1,106) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,106) | | | — | | | (1,106) | | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,939 | | | — | | | 8,939 | | | 1,149 | | | 10,088 | | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6,556) | | | (6,556) | | | (835) | | | (7,391) | | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2019 | 235,382,622 | | | $ | 236 | | | $ | 2,137,112 | | | $ | (676,890) | | | $ | 157,005 | | | $ | (27,008) | | | $ | 1,590,455 | | | $ | 249,175 | | | $ | 1,839,630 | | |
| | | | Common Stock | | Additional
Paid-In
Capital | | Cumulative
Distributions | | Accumulated Income | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Total
Stockholders Equity | | Non-
controlling
Interests | | Total
Equity | | Common Stock | | Additional
Paid-In
Capital | | Cumulative
Distributions | | Accumulated Income | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Total
Stockholders Equity | | Non-
controlling
Interests | | Total
Equity |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | |
| | Balance as of December 31, 2019 | Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 227,853,720 | | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 2,060,604 | | | $ | (715,792) | | | $ | 153,312 | | | $ | (21,875) | | | $ | 1,476,477 | | | $ | 245,040 | | | $ | 1,721,517 | | Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 227,853,720 | | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 2,060,604 | | | $ | (715,792) | | | $ | 153,312 | | | $ | (21,875) | | | $ | 1,476,477 | | | $ | 245,040 | | | $ | 1,721,517 | |
| Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock | Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock | 433,328 | | | — | | | 4,141 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,141 | | | — | | | 4,141 | | Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock | 433,328 | | | — | | | 4,141 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,141 | | | — | | | 4,141 | |
| Deferred equity compensation | Deferred equity compensation | 17,836 | | | — | | | 984 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 984 | | | — | | | 984 | | Deferred equity compensation | 17,836 | | | — | | | 984 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 984 | | | — | | | 984 | |
| Cash distributions to common stockholders | Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (23,627) | | | — | | | — | | | (23,627) | | | — | | | (23,627) | | Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (23,627) | | | — | | | — | | | (23,627) | | | — | | | (23,627) | |
| Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | 1,297,656 | | | 1 | | | 12,116 | | | (7,962) | | | — | | | — | | | 4,155 | | | — | | | 4,155 | | Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | 1,297,656 | | | 1 | | | 12,116 | | | (7,962) | | | — | | | — | | | 4,155 | | | — | | | 4,155 | |
| Repurchase of common stock | Repurchase of common stock | (548,312) | | | — | | | (5,110) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,110) | | | — | | | (5,110) | | Repurchase of common stock | (548,312) | | | — | | | (5,110) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,110) | | | — | | | (5,110) | |
| Reclass of common stock subject to redemption | Reclass of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | (85,180) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (85,180) | | | — | | | (85,180) | | Reclass of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | (85,180) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (85,180) | | | — | | | (85,180) | |
| Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 802 | | | 802 | | Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 802 | | | 802 | |
| Issuance of stock dividends | Issuance of stock dividends | 617,327 | | | 1 | | | 5,766 | | | (5,748) | | | — | | | — | | | 19 | | | — | | | 19 | | Issuance of stock dividends | 617,327 | | | 1 | | | 5,766 | | | (5,748) | | | — | | | — | | | 19 | | | — | | | 19 | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interest | Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,069) | | | (5,069) | | Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,069) | | | (5,069) | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | (11) | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | (11) | |
| Offering costs | Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (604) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (604) | | | — | | | (604) | | Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (604) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (604) | | | — | | | (604) | |
| Net income | Net income | ��� | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 737 | | | — | | | 737 | | | 111 | | | 848 | | Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 737 | | | — | | | 737 | | | 111 | | | 848 | |
| Other comprehensive loss | Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (27,118) | | | (27,118) | | | (3,708) | | | (30,826) | | Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (27,118) | | | (27,118) | | | (3,708) | | | (30,826) | |
| Balance as of March 31, 2020 | Balance as of March 31, 2020 | 229,671,555 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 1,992,717 | | | $ | (753,129) | | | $ | 154,049 | | | $ | (48,993) | | | $ | 1,344,874 | | | $ | 237,165 | | | $ | 1,582,039 | | Balance as of March 31, 2020 | 229,671,555 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 1,992,717 | | | $ | (753,129) | | | $ | 154,049 | | | $ | (48,993) | | | $ | 1,344,874 | | | $ | 237,165 | | | $ | 1,582,039 | |
| | | | | | | Balance as of December 31, 2020 | | Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 230,320,668 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 2,103,028 | | | $ | (813,892) | | | $ | 140,354 | | | $ | (48,001) | | | $ | 1,381,719 | | | $ | 226,550 | | | $ | 1,608,269 | |
| Issuance of stock related to the CCIT II Merger | | Issuance of stock related to the CCIT II Merger | 93,457,668 | | | 93 | | | 838,222 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 838,315 | | | 0 | | | 838,315 | |
| | Deferred equity compensation | Deferred equity compensation | 20,138 | | | — | | | 1,139 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,139 | | | — | | | 1,139 | | Deferred equity compensation | 170,302 | | | — | | | 3,133 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,133 | | | — | | | 3,133 | |
| Shares acquired to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements on vesting restricted stock | | Shares acquired to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements on vesting restricted stock | (99,298) | | | — | | | (891) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (891) | | | — | | | (891) | |
| Cash distributions to common stockholders | Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (20,087) | | | — | | | — | | | (20,087) | | | — | | | (20,087) | | Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (15,653) | | | — | | | — | | | (15,653) | | | — | | | (15,653) | |
| Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | (220) | | | — | | | (2) | | | 2 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0 | | Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | 804,027 | | | 2 | | | 7,174 | | | (7,166) | | | — | | | — | | | 10 | | | — | | | 10 | |
| Repurchase of common stock | Repurchase of common stock | (301) | | | — | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3) | | | — | | | (3) | | Repurchase of common stock | (772,265) | | | (1) | | | (6,919) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6,920) | | | — | | | (6,920) | |
| Reclass of noncontrolling interest subject to redemption | Reclass of noncontrolling interest subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 253 | | | 253 | | Reclass of noncontrolling interest subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (31) | | | (31) | |
| Repurchase of noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (496) | | | (496) | | |
| | Reclass of common stock subject to redemption | Reclass of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | 105,745 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 105,745 | | | — | | | 105,745 | | Reclass of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | 1,781 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,781 | | | — | | | 1,781 | |
| Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 266 | | | 266 | | |
| Issuance of stock dividends | 206,765 | | | — | | | 1,922 | | | 0 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,922 | | | — | | | 1,922 | | |
| | Distributions to noncontrolling interest | Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,731) | | | (2,731) | | Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,698) | | | (2,698) | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6) | | | (6) | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5) | | | (5) | |
| Offering costs | Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (26) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26) | | | — | | | (26) | | Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11) | | | — | | | (11) | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,301 | | | — | | | 3,301 | | | 457 | | | 3,758 | | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,528) | | | (5,528) | | | (756) | | | (6,284) | | |
| Balance as of June 30, 2020 | 229,897,937 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 2,101,492 | | | $ | (773,214) | | | $ | 157,350 | | | $ | (54,521) | | | $ | 1,431,337 | | | $ | 234,152 | | | $ | 1,665,489 | | |
| Deferred equity compensation | 0 | | | — | | | 992 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 992 | | | — | | | 992 | | |
| Cash distributions to common stockholders | — | | | — | | | — | | | (12,856) | | | — | | | — | | | (12,856) | | | — | | | (12,856) | | |
| Issuance of shares for distribution reinvestment plan | 570,377 | | | 1 | | | 5,050 | | | (7,476) | | | — | | | — | | | (2,425) | | | — | | | (2,425) | | |
| Repurchase of common stock | (693,199) | | | (1) | | | (6,144) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6,145) | | | — | | | (6,145) | | |
| Reclass of noncontrolling interest subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10 | | | 10 | | |
| Repurchase of noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (641) | | | (641) | | |
| Reclass of common stock subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | (1,331) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,331) | | | — | | | (1,331) | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,756) | | | (2,756) | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6) | | | (6) | | |
| Offering costs | — | | | — | | | (12) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (12) | | | — | | | (12) | | |
| | Net loss | Net loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (8,607) | | | — | | | (8,607) | | | (1,166) | | | (9,773) | | Net loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,824) | | | — | | | (4,824) | | | (569) | | | (5,393) | |
| Other comprehensive income | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,199 | | | 2,199 | | | 299 | | | 2,498 | | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14,699 | | | 14,699 | | | 1,748 | | | 16,447 | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2020 | 229,775,115 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 2,100,047 | | | $ | (793,546) | | | $ | 148,743 | | | $ | (52,322) | | | $ | 1,403,152 | | | $ | 229,892 | | | $ | 1,633,044 | | |
| Balance as of March 31, 2021 | | Balance as of March 31, 2021 | 323,881,102 | | | $ | 324 | | | $ | 2,945,517 | | | $ | (836,711) | | | $ | 135,530 | | | $ | (33,302) | | | $ | 2,211,358 | | | $ | 224,995 | | | $ | 2,436,353 | |
| See accompanying notes. | See accompanying notes. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | See accompanying notes. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in thousands)
| | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| Operating Activities: | Operating Activities: | | | | Operating Activities: | | | |
| Net income | $ | 1,347 | | | $ | 39,087 | | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Net (loss) income | | Net (loss) income | $ | (2,991) | | | $ | 2,974 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
| Depreciation of building and building improvements | Depreciation of building and building improvements | 69,956 | | | 57,473 | | Depreciation of building and building improvements | 26,546 | | | 22,673 | |
| Amortization of leasing costs and intangibles, including ground leasehold interests and leasing costs | Amortization of leasing costs and intangibles, including ground leasehold interests and leasing costs | 50,990 | | | 54,838 | | Amortization of leasing costs and intangibles, including ground leasehold interests and leasing costs | 17,919 | | | 18,475 | |
| Amortization of below market leases, net | Amortization of below market leases, net | (1,765) | | | (2,639) | | Amortization of below market leases, net | 650 | | | (763) | |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt premium | Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt premium | 1,929 | | | 4,926 | | Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt premium | 880 | | | 632 | |
| Amortization of swap interest | Amortization of swap interest | 95 | | | 94 | | Amortization of swap interest | 31 | | | 32 | |
| Deferred rent | Deferred rent | (19,442) | | | (9,655) | | Deferred rent | (451) | | | (3,761) | |
| Deferred rent, ground lease | Deferred rent, ground lease | 1,548 | | | 1,129 | | Deferred rent, ground lease | 516 | | | 510 | |
| Termination fee revenue - receivable from tenant, net | 0 | | | (7,501) | | |
| Gain from sale of depreciable operating property | (4,268) | | | (8,441) | | |
| Loss from sale of depreciable operating property | | Loss from sale of depreciable operating property | 6 | | | 0 | |
| Gain on fair value of earn-out | Gain on fair value of earn-out | (2,581) | | | 0 | | Gain on fair value of earn-out | 0 | | | (2,581) | |
| Loss (Income) from investment in unconsolidated entities | 2,071 | | | (1,919) | | |
| Investment in unconsolidated entities valuation adjustment | 4,452 | | | 0 | | |
| (Income) loss from investment in unconsolidated entities | | (Income) loss from investment in unconsolidated entities | (8) | | | 627 | |
| Loss from investments | | Loss from investments | 134 | | | 136 | |
| Impairment provision | Impairment provision | 22,195 | | | 0 | | Impairment provision | 4,242 | | | 0 | |
| (Gain) Loss from investments | (118) | | | 457 | | |
| Stock-based compensation | Stock-based compensation | 3,116 | | | 1,673 | | Stock-based compensation | 1,713 | | | 984 | |
| Performance distribution allocation (non-cash) | 0 | | | (2,604) | | |
| Change in operating assets and liabilities: | Change in operating assets and liabilities: | | Change in operating assets and liabilities: | |
| Deferred leasing costs and other assets | Deferred leasing costs and other assets | (3,758) | | | (5,380) | | Deferred leasing costs and other assets | 426 | | | (4,010) | |
| Restricted reserves | Restricted reserves | 382 | | | (79) | | Restricted reserves | 123 | | | 190 | |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 5,598 | | | (8,943) | | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (12,833) | | | 4,364 | |
| Due to affiliates, net | Due to affiliates, net | (2,794) | | | 6,907 | | Due to affiliates, net | (162) | | | (928) | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | Net cash provided by operating activities | 128,953 | | | 119,423 | | Net cash provided by operating activities | 36,741 | | | 39,554 | |
| Investing Activities: | Investing Activities: | | | | Investing Activities: | | | |
| Cash acquired in connection with the Mergers, net of acquisition costs | 0 | | | 25,321 | | |
| Cash paid in connection with CCIT II Merger, net of cash assumed | | Cash paid in connection with CCIT II Merger, net of cash assumed | (36,746) | | | 0 | |
| Acquisition of properties, net | Acquisition of properties, net | (16,584) | | | (37,781) | | Acquisition of properties, net | 0 | | | (16,584) | |
| Proceeds from disposition of properties | Proceeds from disposition of properties | 23,480 | | | 46,784 | | Proceeds from disposition of properties | 1,676 | | | 0 | |
| Real estate acquisition deposits | | Real estate acquisition deposits | 0 | | | 1,047 | |
| Restricted reserves | Restricted reserves | 159 | | | 2,030 | | Restricted reserves | (64) | | | (330) | |
| Payments for construction in progress | Payments for construction in progress | (41,981) | | | (29,447) | | Payments for construction in progress | (30,489) | | | (12,587) | |
| Real estate acquisition deposits | 1,047 | | | 0 | | |
| Distributions of capital from investment in unconsolidated entities | Distributions of capital from investment in unconsolidated entities | 8,530 | | | 13,189 | | Distributions of capital from investment in unconsolidated entities | 41 | | | 2,151 | |
| Contributions of capital for investment in unconsolidated entities | (8,160) | | | 0 | | |
| Purchase of investments | Purchase of investments | (950) | | | (8,353) | | Purchase of investments | (82) | | | (810) | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (34,459) | | | 11,743 | | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | Net cash used in investing activities | (65,664) | | | (27,113) | |
| Financing Activities: | Financing Activities: | | | | Financing Activities: | | | |
| Principal payoff of indebtedness - CCIT II Credit Facility | | Principal payoff of indebtedness - CCIT II Credit Facility | (415,500) | | | 0 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings - KeyBank Loans | Proceeds from borrowings - KeyBank Loans | 0 | | | 627,000 | | Proceeds from borrowings - KeyBank Loans | 400,000 | | | 90,000 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings - Revolver Loan | 215,000 | | | 215,854 | | |
| Principal payoff of secured indebtedness - Unsecured Credit Facility - EA-1 | (25,000) | | | (715,000) | | |
| Principal payoff of secured indebtedness - Revolver Loan | 0 | | | (44,439) | | |
| Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements | | Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements | (891) | | | 0 | |
| Principal amortization payments on secured indebtedness | Principal amortization payments on secured indebtedness | (5,341) | | | (4,903) | | Principal amortization payments on secured indebtedness | (2,418) | | | (1,722) | |
| Deferred financing costs | | Deferred financing costs | (342) | | | 0 | |
| Offering costs | Offering costs | (490) | | | (1,707) | | Offering costs | (11) | | | (303) | |
| Repurchase of common stock | | Repurchase of common stock | (5,356) | | | (96,520) | |
| Issuance of common stock, net of discounts and underwriting costs | | Issuance of common stock, net of discounts and underwriting costs | 0 | | | 4,699 | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,743) | | | (4,362) | |
| Distributions to preferred units subject to redemption | | Distributions to preferred units subject to redemption | (2,359) | | | (2,047) | |
| | | | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | | | |
| Repurchase of common stock | (101,761) | | | (98,928) | | |
| Repurchase of noncontrolling interest | (1,137) | | | 0 | | |
| Deferred financing costs | (145) | | | (5,737) | | |
| Issuance of common stock, net of discounts and underwriting costs | 4,699 | | | 2,789 | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (10,521) | | | (12,506) | | |
| Distributions to preferred units subject to redemption | (6,141) | | | (6,141) | | |
| Distributions to common stockholders | Distributions to common stockholders | (59,354) | | | (69,558) | | Distributions to common stockholders | (12,820) | | | (19,853) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 9,809 | | | (113,276) | | |
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 104,303 | | | 17,890 | | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | | Net cash used in financing activities | (42,440) | | | (30,108) | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (71,363) | | | (17,667) | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | 113,260 | | | 64,285 | | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | 203,306 | | | 113,260 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period | $ | 217,563 | | | $ | 82,175 | | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period | $ | 131,943 | | | $ | 95,593 | |
| | Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | | | | Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | |
| Supplemental Disclosures of Significant Non-Cash Transactions: | Supplemental Disclosures of Significant Non-Cash Transactions: | | Supplemental Disclosures of Significant Non-Cash Transactions: | |
| Decrease in fair value swap agreement | $ | (34,612) | | | $ | (28,080) | | |
| Increase (decrease) in fair value swap agreement | | Increase (decrease) in fair value swap agreement | $ | 16,447 | | | $ | (30,826) | |
| Accrued tenant obligations | | Accrued tenant obligations | $ | 11,303 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Distributions payable to common stockholders | Distributions payable to common stockholders | $ | 6,638 | | | $ | 13,105 | | Distributions payable to common stockholders | $ | 9,688 | | | $ | 12,692 | |
| Distributions payable to noncontrolling interests | Distributions payable to noncontrolling interests | $ | 913 | | | $ | 1,697 | | Distributions payable to noncontrolling interests | $ | 946 | | | $ | 1,753 | |
| Common stock issued pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan | Common stock issued pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan | $ | 17,165 | | | $ | 28,378 | | Common stock issued pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan | $ | 7,175 | | | $ | 12,117 | |
| Issuance of limited partnership units | $ | 0 | | | $ | 25,000 | | |
| Common stock redemptions funded subsequent to period-end | | Common stock redemptions funded subsequent to period-end | $ | (6,910) | | | $ | 5,238 | |
| Issuance of stock dividends | Issuance of stock dividends | $ | 5,747 | | | $ | 6,165 | | Issuance of stock dividends | $ | 0 | | | $ | 5,747 | |
| Common stock redemptions funded subsequent to period-end | $ | (6,145) | | | $ | (100,362) | | |
| Mortgage debt assumed in conjunction with the acquisition of real estate assets plus a premium of $109 | $ | 18,884 | | | $ | 0 | | |
| | Mortgage debt assumed in conjunction with the acquisition of real estate assets plus a premium | | Mortgage debt assumed in conjunction with the acquisition of real estate assets plus a premium | $ | 0 | | | $ | 18,884 | |
| Net assets acquired in Merger in exchange for common shares | | Net assets acquired in Merger in exchange for common shares | $ | 838,315 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Payable for construction in progress | Payable for construction in progress | $ | 6,902 | | | $ | 4,855 | | Payable for construction in progress | $ | 3,570 | | | $ | 15,919 | |
| Accrued tenant obligations | $ | 26,891 | | | $ | 0 | | |
| Net assets acquired in Merger in exchange for common shares | $ | 0 | | | $ | 751,278 | | |
| Implied EA-1 common stock and operating partnership units issued in exchange for net assets acquired in Merger | $ | 0 | | | $ | 751,278 | | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities upon adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 | $ | 0 | | | $ | 25,521 | | |
| Capitalized transaction costs accrued | | Capitalized transaction costs accrued | $ | 2,036 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Capitalized transaction costs transfers to real estate | | Capitalized transaction costs transfers to real estate | $ | 2,130 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Assumption of debt through the CCIT II Merger | | Assumption of debt through the CCIT II Merger | $ | 415,500 | | | $ | 0 | |
|
See accompanying notes.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
1. Organization
Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. (“GCEAR” or the “Company”) is aan internally managed, publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust ("REIT") organized primarily with the purposethat owns and operates a geographically diversified portfolio of acquiring single tenantcorporate office and industrial net lease properties essential to the business operations of the tenant.that are primarily net-leased. GCEAR’s year-end date is December 31.
On December 14, 2018, GCEAR, Griffin Capital Essential Asset Operating Partnership II, L.P. (the “GCEAR II Operating Partnership”), GCEAR’s wholly-owned subsidiary Globe Merger Sub, LLC (“EA Merger Sub”), the entity formerly known as Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. (“EA-1”), and Griffin Capital Essential Asset Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “EA-1 Operating Partnership”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger“EA Merger Agreement”). On April 30, 2019, pursuant to the EA Merger Agreement, (i) EA-1 merged with and into EA Merger Sub, with EA Merger Sub surviving as GCEAR’s direct, wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Company“EA Company Merger”) and (ii) the GCEAR II Operating Partnership merged with and into the EA-1 Operating Partnership (the “Partnership“EA Partnership Merger” and, together with the EA Company Merger, the “Mergers”“EA Mergers”), with the EA-1 Operating Partnership (and now known as the “Current“GCEAR Operating Partnership”) surviving the EA Partnership Merger. In addition, on April 30, 2019, following the EA Mergers, EA Merger Sub merged into GCEAR. In connection with the Mergers,
On March 1, 2021, the Company converted EA-1’s Series A cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock into GCEAR’s newly created Series A cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stockcompleted its previously announced acquisition of Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT II), Inc. (“CCIT II”) for approximately $1.3 billion, including transaction costs, in a stock-for-stock transaction (the “Series A Preferred Shares”“CCIT II Merger”). Also on April 30, 2019,At the Companyeffective time of the CCIT II Merger, each issued and outstanding share of CCIT II Class A common stock and each issued and outstanding share of CCIT II Class T common stock was converted each EA-1 Operating Partnership unit outstanding into 1.04807the right to receive 1.392 shares of the Company's Class E units in the Current Operating Partnership and each unit outstanding in thecommon stock.
The GCEAR II Operating Partnership converted into 1 unit of like class in the Current Operating Partnership (the “OP Units”). The Current Operating Partnership and Griffin Capital Real Estate Company, LLC ("GRECO") are the subsidiaries of the Company and are the entities through which the Company conducts its business.
In addition, on December 14, 2018, EA-1 and the EA-1 Operating Partnership entered into a series of transactions, agreements, and amendments to EA-1’s existing agreements and arrangements with EA-1’s former sponsor, Griffin Capital Company, LLC ("GCC"), and Griffin Capital, LLC (“GC LLC”), pursuant to which GCC and GC LLC contributed all of the membership interests of GRECO (including the GRECO employees) and certain assets related to the business of GRECO to the EA-1 Operating Partnership (the "Self-Administration Transaction"). As a result of the Self-Administration Transaction, EA-1 became self-managed and acquired the advisory, asset management and property management business of GRECO. In connection with the Mergers, many of the agreements and amendments entered into by EA-1 as part of the Self-Administration Transaction were assumed by GCEAR pursuant to the Mergers.
In connection with the Mergers, GCEAR was the legal acquirer and EA-1 was the accounting acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Thus, the financial information set forth herein subsequent to the Mergers reflects results of the combined entity, and the financial information set forth herein prior to the Mergers reflects EA-1’s results. For this reason, period to period comparisons may not be meaningful.
Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to the “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” herein mean EA-1 and one or more of EA-1’s subsidiaries for periods prior to the Mergers, and GCEAR and one or more of GCEAR’s subsidiaries, including GRECO and the Current Operating Partnership, for periods following the Mergers. Certain historical information of GCEAR is included for background purposes.
On September 20, 2017, GCEAR commenced a follow-on offering of up to $2.2 billion of shares (the “Follow-On Offering”), consisting of up to $2.0 billion of shares in GCEAR’s primary offering and $0.2 billion of shares pursuant to its distribution reinvestment plan ("DRP"). Since September 20, 2017, the Company had issued 12,250,750 shares of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $116.4 million in these offerings. See Note 9, Equity, for the status of the Follow-On Offering and DRP.
The Current Operating Partnership owns, directly or indirectly, all of the properties that the Company has acquired. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, (i) the Company owned approximately 87.8%approximately 91.0% of the OP Unitsoutstanding common limited partnership units of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership. As a result of the contribution of 5 properties to the Company and the Self-Administration Transaction,Partnership ("GCEAR OP Units"), (ii), the former sponsor and certain of its affiliates owned approximately 10.6%7.8% of the the limited partnership units of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, including approximately 2.4 million units owned by the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, Kevin A. Shields, asa result of September 30, 2020. Thethe contribution of 5 properties to the Company and the self-administration transaction, and (iii) the remaining approximately 1.6%1.2% GCEAR OP Units are owned by unaffiliated third parties. The CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership may conduct certain activities through one or more of the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries, which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
1. Organization (continued)
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had had issued 283,769,972 shares (approximately285,399,745 shares (approximately $2.8 billion) of coof commonmmon stock since November 9, 2009 in various private offerings, public offerings, DRPdividend reinvestment plan ("DRP") offerings and mergers (includes EA-1 offerings and EA-1 merger with Signature Office REIT, Inc. and the Mergers)CCIT II Merger). There were 229,775,115323,881,102 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, including shares issued pursuant to the DRP, less shares redeemed pursuant to the share redemption program ("SRP") and self-tender offer. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had issued approximately $310.8$325.4 million and $293.7$318.2 million in shares pursuant to the DRP, respectively.respectively. As of September 30, 2020, 151,178March 31, 2021, 30,407 shares subject to the Company's quarterly cap on aggregate redemptions were classified on the consolidated balance sheet as common stock subject to redemption.
2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies since the Company filed its audited financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. For further information about the Company’s accounting policies, refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared by management on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information as contained in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), and in conjunction with rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures required for annual financial statements have been condensed or excluded pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Accordingly, the unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include accounts and related adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim period. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020.2021. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020. In addition, see the risk factors identified in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q and in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.2020.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include all accounts of the Company, the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, and its subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions are not shown on the consolidated statements. However, each property-owning entity is a wholly-owned subsidiary which is a special purpose entity ("SPE"), whose assets and credit are not available to satisfy the debts or obligations of any other entity, except to the extent required with respect to any co-borrower or guarantor under the same credit facility.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Per Share Data
The Company reports earnings per share for the period as (1) basic earnings per share computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period,
and (2) diluted earnings per share computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including common stock equivalents. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, there were no material common stock equivalents that would have a dilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share for common stockholders.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
During the quarteryear ended September 30,December 31, 2020, the Company retroactively adjusted the number of common shares outstanding in accordance with ASC 260-10, Earnings Per Share ("ASC 260-10"). ASC 260-10 requires the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share to be adjusted retroactively for all periods presented to reflect the change in capital structure if the number of common shares outstanding increases as a result of a stock dividend or stock split or decreases as a result of a reverse stock split. If changes in common stock resulting from stock dividends, stock splits, or reverse stock splits occur after the close of the period but before the consolidated financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, the per share computations for those and any prior period consolidated financial statements presented shall be based on the new number of shares.
Segment Information
ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting financial and descriptive information about a public entity’s reportable segments. The Company internally evaluates all of the properties and interests therein as 1 reportable segment.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet certain organizational and operational requirements. The Company intends to adhere to these requirements and maintain its REIT status for the current year and subsequent years. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income taxes on taxable income that is distributed to stockholders. However, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will then be subject to federal income taxes on the taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost unless the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") grants the Company relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect net income and net cash available for distribution to stockholders. As of March 31, 2021, the Company satisfied the REIT requirements and distributed all of its taxable income.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
Pursuant to the Code, the Company has elected to treat its corporate subsidiary as a TRS. In general, the TRS may perform non-customary services for the Company’s tenants and may engage in any real estate or non-real estate-related business. The TRS will be subject to corporate federal and state income tax.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of consideration paid over the fair value of underlying identifiable net assets of business acquired. The Company's goodwill has an indeterminate life and is not amortized, but is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The Company takes a qualitative approach to consider whether an impairment of goodwill exists prior to quantitatively determining the fair value of the reporting unit in step one of the impairment test. The Company performs its annual assessment on October 1st.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Changes to GAAP are established by the FASB in the form of ASUs to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Other than the ASUs discussed below, the FASB has not recently issued any other ASUs that the Company expects to be applicable and have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
During the first quarter of 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). ASU 2020-04 contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and other contracts. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company elected to apply the hedge accounting expedients related to probability and the assessments of effectiveness for future LIBOR-indexed cash flows to assume that the index upon which future hedged transactions will be based matches the index on the corresponding derivatives. Application of these expedients preserves the presentation of derivatives consistent with past presentation. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the guidance and may apply other elections as applicable as additional changes in the market occur.
3. Real Estate
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company’s real estate portfolio consistedconsisted of 99123 properties (including 1 land parcel held for future development), in 2526 states consistingconsisting substantially of office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities and 1 land parcel held for future development with a combined acquisition value of approximately $4.2approximately $5.4 billion, includingincluding the allocation of the purchase price to above-above and below-market lease valuation.
Depreciation expense for buildingsbuildings and improvements for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $70.0$26.5 million. Amortization expense for intangibles, including, but not limited to, tenant origination and absorption costs for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $51.0$17.8 million.
CCIT II Merger
The CCIT II Merger was accounted for as an asset acquisition under ASC 805, with the Company treated as the accounting acquirer. The total purchase price was allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their relative fair values. Intangible assets were recognized at their relative fair values in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles. Based on an evaluation of the relevant factors and the guidance in ASC 805 requiring significant management judgment, the entity considered the acquirer for accounting purposes is also the legal acquirer. In order to make this consideration, various factors have been analyzed including which entity issued its equity interests, relative voting rights, existence of minority interests (if any), control of the board of directors, management composition, existence of a premium as it applies to the exchange ratio, relative size, transaction initiation, operational structure, relative composition of employees, surviving brand and name, and other factors. The strongest factor identified was the relative size of the Company as compared to CCIT II. Based on financial measures, the Company was a significantly larger entity than CCIT II and its stockholders hold the majority of the voting shares of the Company.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
3. Real Estate (continued)The assets (including identifiable intangible assets) and liabilities (including executory contracts and other commitments) of CCIT II as of the effective time of the CCIT II Merger was recorded at their respective relative fair values and added to those of the Company. Transaction costs incurred by the Company were capitalized in the period in which the costs were incurred and services were received. The total purchase price was allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their relative fair values. Intangible assets were recognized at their relative fair values in accordance with ASC 805.
2020 AcquisitionUpon the effective time of the CCIT II Merger on March 1, 2021, each of CCIT II's 67.1 million issued and outstanding shares of common stock were converted into the right to receive 1.392 newly issued shares of the Class E common stock of the Company (approximately 93.5 million shares). Total consideration transferred is calculated as such:
| | | | | |
| As of March 1, 2021 |
| CCIT II's common stock shares prior to conversion | 67,139,129 | |
| Exchange ratio | 1.392 |
| Implied GCEAR common stock issued as consideration | 93,457,668 | |
| GCEAR's Class E NAV per share in effect at March 1, 2021 | $ | 8.97 | |
| Total consideration | $ | 838,315 | |
The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation based on a valuation report prepared by the Company's third-party valuation specialist that was subject to management's review and approval:
| | | | | |
| March 1, 2021 |
| Assets: | |
| Cash assumed | $ | 2,721 | |
| Land | 141,892 | |
| Building and improvements | 992,779 | |
| Tenant origination and absorption cost | 152,793 | |
| In-place lease valuation (above market) | 11,591 | |
| Intangibles | 27,788 | |
| Other assets | 3,522 | |
| Total assets | $ | 1,333,086 | |
| Liabilities: | |
| Debt | $ | 415,926 | |
| In-place lease valuation (below market) | 10,026 | |
| Lease liability | 4,616 | |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 20,604 | |
| Total liabilities | 451,172 | |
| Fair value of net assets acquired | 881,914 | |
| Less: GCEAR's CCIT II Merger expenses | 43,599 | |
| Fair value of net assets acquired, less GCEAR's CCIT II Merger expenses | $ | 838,315 | |
Merger-Related Expenses
In connection with the CCIT II Merger, the Company incurred various transaction and administrative costs. These costs included advisory fees, legal, tax, accounting, valuation fees, and other acquisition items forcosts. These costs were capitalized as a component of the property acquiredcost of the assets acquired.
The following is a breakdown of the Company's costs incurred during the nine2020 and three months ended September 30, 2020 are shown below:March 31, 2021 related to the CCIT II Merger:
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| Property | | Location | | Tenant/Major Lessee | | Acquisition Date | | Purchase Price | | Square Feet | | Acquisition Fees and Expenses | | Year of Lease Expiration |
| Pepsi Bottling Ventures | | North Carolina | | PepsiCo | | 2/5/2020 | | $34,937 | | 526,320 | | $386 | | 2032 |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
| | | | | |
| Amount |
| Termination fee of the CCIT II advisory agreement | $ | 28,439 | |
| Advisory and valuation fees | 4,699 | |
| Legal, accounting and tax fees | 5,115 | |
| Other fees | 5,346 | |
| Total CCIT II Merger-related fees | $ | 43,599 | |
Real Estate - Valuation and Purchase Price Allocation
The Company allocates the purchase price to the relative fair value of the tangible assets of a property by valuing the property as if it were vacant. This “as-if vacant” value is estimated using an income, or discounted cash flow, approach that relies upon Level 3 inputs, which are unobservable inputs based on the Company's review of the assumptions a market participant would use. These Level 3 inputs include discount rates, capitalization rates, market rents and comparable sales data for similar properties. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. In calculating the “as-if vacant” value for the acquisition completedproperties acquired during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company used a discount rate range of 6.25%5.75% to 8.75%.
In determining the fair value of intangible lease assets or liabilities, the Company also considers Level 3 inputs. Acquired above and below-market leases are valued based on the present value of the difference between prevailing market rates and the in-place rates measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases, if applicable. The estimated fair value of acquired in-place at-market tenant leases are the costs that would have been incurred to lease the property to the occupancy level of the property at the date of acquisition. Such estimates include the value associated with leasing commissions, legal and other costs, as well as the estimated period necessary to lease such propertyproperties that would be incurred to lease the property to its occupancy level at the time of its acquisition. Acquisition costs associated with asset acquisitions are capitalized during the period they are incurred.
The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation of the propertyproperties acquired during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020:March 31, 2021:
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| Property | | Land | | Building | | Improvements | | Tenant origination and absorption costs | | In-place lease valuation - (below) / market | | Debt discount / (premium) | | Total (1) |
| Pepsi Bottling Ventures | | $3,407 | | $26,813 | | $954 | | $4,970 | | $(712) | | $(109) | | $35,323 |
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| Acquisition | | Land | | Building | | Improvements | | Tenant origination and absorption costs | | Other Intangibles | | In-place lease valuation - above/(below) market | | Financing Leases | | Total (1) |
| CCIT II Properties | | $ | 141,892 | | (2) | $ | 958,166 | | | $ | 34,613 | | | $ | 152,793 | | | $ | 27,788 | | | $ | 1,565 | | | $ | (3,681) | | | $ | 1,313,136 | |
(1)The allocations noted above are based on a determination of the relative fair value of the total consideration provided and represent the amount paid including capitalized acquisition costs.
(2)Approximately $5.6 million includes land allocation related to the Company's finance leases.
Intangibles
The Company allocated a portion of the acquired and contributed real estate asset value to in-place lease valuation, tenant origination and absorption cost, and other intangibles, net of the write-off of intangibles as of September 30, 2020for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019:
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
3. Real Estate (continued)
| | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| In-place lease valuation (above market) | In-place lease valuation (above market) | $ | 43,605 | | | $ | 44,012 | | In-place lease valuation (above market) | $ | 54,545 | | | $ | 43,576 | |
| In-place lease valuation (above market) - accumulated amortization | In-place lease valuation (above market) - accumulated amortization | (35,024) | | | (33,322) | | In-place lease valuation (above market) - accumulated amortization | (36,963) | | | (35,604) | |
| In-place lease valuation (above market), net | In-place lease valuation (above market), net | $ | 8,581 | | | $ | 10,690 | | In-place lease valuation (above market), net | $ | 17,582 | | | $ | 7,972 | |
| | Ground leasehold interest (below market) | Ground leasehold interest (below market) | 2,254 | | | 2,254 | | Ground leasehold interest (below market) | 2,254 | | | 2,254 | |
| Ground leasehold interest (below market) - accumulated amortization | Ground leasehold interest (below market) - accumulated amortization | (184) | | | (164) | | Ground leasehold interest (below market) - accumulated amortization | (198) | | | (191) | |
| Ground leasehold interest (below market), net | Ground leasehold interest (below market), net | 2,070 | | | 2,090 | | Ground leasehold interest (below market), net | 2,056 | | | 2,063 | |
| Intangibles - other | | Intangibles - other | 32,028 | | | 4,240 | |
| Intangibles - other - accumulated amortization | | Intangibles - other - accumulated amortization | (4,367) | | | (4,240) | |
| Intangible assets, net | Intangible assets, net | $ | 10,651 | | | $ | 12,780 | | Intangible assets, net | $ | 47,299 | | | $ | 10,035 | |
| | In-place lease valuation (below market) | In-place lease valuation (below market) | $ | (68,334) | | | $ | (67,622) | | In-place lease valuation (below market) | $ | (77,862) | | | $ | (68,334) | |
| Land leasehold interest (above market) | Land leasehold interest (above market) | (3,073) | | | (3,073) | | Land leasehold interest (above market) | (3,072) | | | (3,072) | |
| Intangibles - other (above market) | | Intangibles - other (above market) | (387) | | | 0 | |
| In-place lease valuation & land leasehold interest - accumulated amortization | In-place lease valuation & land leasehold interest - accumulated amortization | 42,859 | | | 38,890 | | In-place lease valuation & land leasehold interest - accumulated amortization | 45,372 | | | 44,073 | |
| Intangible liabilities, net | Intangible liabilities, net | $ | (28,548) | | | $ | (31,805) | | Intangible liabilities, net | $ | (35,949) | | | $ | (27,333) | |
| | Tenant origination and absorption cost | Tenant origination and absorption cost | $ | 745,039 | | | $ | 744,773 | | Tenant origination and absorption cost | $ | 888,291 | | | $ | 740,489 | |
| Tenant origination and absorption cost - accumulated amortization | Tenant origination and absorption cost - accumulated amortization | (399,005) | | | (354,379) | | Tenant origination and absorption cost - accumulated amortization | (423,868) | | | (412,462) | |
| Tenant origination and absorption cost, net | Tenant origination and absorption cost, net | $ | 346,034 | | | $ | 390,394 | | Tenant origination and absorption cost, net | $ | 464,423 | | | $ | 328,027 | |
The following table sets forth the estimated annual amortization (income) expense for in-place lease valuation, net, tenant origination and absorption costs, ground leasehold improvements, other intangibles, and other leasing costs as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 for the next five years:
| | Year | Year | | In-place lease valuation, net | | Tenant origination and absorption costs | | Ground leasehold interest | | Other leasing costs | Year | | In-place lease valuation, net | | Tenant origination and absorption costs | | Ground leasehold interest | | Other intangibles | | Other leasing costs |
| Remaining 2020 | | $ | (525) | | | $ | 14,870 | | | $ | (73) | | | $ | 1,372 | | |
| 2021 | 2021 | | $ | (2,118) | | | $ | 57,846 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 6,057 | | 2021 | | $ | (1,464) | | | $ | 61,186 | | | $ | (218) | | | $ | 1,125 | | | $ | 4,702 | |
| 2022 | 2022 | | $ | (2,518) | | | $ | 54,744 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 6,063 | | 2022 | | $ | (2,339) | | | $ | 76,904 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 1,495 | | | $ | 5,769 | |
| 2023 | 2023 | | $ | (2,465) | | | $ | 50,184 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 5,934 | | 2023 | | $ | (2,845) | | | $ | 69,849 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 1,495 | | | $ | 5,637 | |
| 2024 | 2024 | | $ | (1,648) | | | $ | 38,006 | | | $ | (291) | | | $ | 5,700 | | 2024 | | $ | (1,803) | | | $ | 54,791 | | | $ | (291) | | | $ | 1,499 | | | $ | 5,412 | |
| 2025 | 2025 | | $ | (1,186) | | | $ | 27,450 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 5,580 | | 2025 | | $ | (1,331) | | | $ | 43,007 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 1,495 | | | $ | 5,386 | |
| 2026 | | 2026 | | $ | (1,156) | | | $ | 38,348 | | | $ | (290) | | | $ | 1,495 | | | $ | 4,761 | |
Assets Held for Sale
As of Property
On June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company sold the Bank of America II2200 Channahon Road property located at 1800 Tapo Canyon in Simi Valley, CaliforniaJoliet, Illinois met the criteria for total proceedsclassification as held for sale.
The following summary presents the major components of $24.5 million, less closing costsassets and other closing credits. The carrying valueliabilities related to the real estate held for sale as of the property on the closing date was approximately $19.6 million. Upon the saleMarch 31, 2021:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Balance as of
March 31, 2021 |
| Land | | $ | 1,710 | |
| Building | | 15,043 | |
| Building improvements | | 493 | |
| Total real estate | | 17,246 | |
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation | | (6,194) | |
| Total real estate, net | | $ | 11,052 | |
| Accrued Expenses and other liabilities | | $ | 964 | |
| Total liabilities | | $ | 964 | |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
Impairments
2200 Channahon Road and Houston Westway I and 2275 Cabot Drive
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, in connection with the preparation and review of the Company's financial statements, the Company recorded an impairment provision of approximately $22.2$4.2 million as it was determined that the carrying value of the real estate would not be recoverable on 32 properties. This impairment resulted from changeschange in longer absorption periods, lower market rentsexpected hold period and shorter anticipated hold periods.selling price. In determining the fair value of property, the Company considered Level 3 inputs. See Note 8, Fair Value Measurements,, for details.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
3. Real Estate (continued)
Restricted Cash
In conjunction with the acquisition of certain assets, as required by certain lease provisions or certain lenders in conjunction with an acquisition or debt financing, or credits received by the seller of certain assets, the Company assumed or funded reserves for specific property improvements and deferred maintenance, re-leasing costs, and taxes and insurance, which are included on the consolidated balance sheets as restricted cash. Additionally, an ongoing replacement reserve is funded by certain tenants pursuant to each tenant’s respective lease as follows:
| | | Balance as of | | Balance as of |
| | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| Cash reserves | Cash reserves | $ | 22,909 | | | $ | 48,129 | | Cash reserves | $ | 15,545 | | | $ | 20,385 | |
| Restricted lockbox | Restricted lockbox | 12,922 | | | 10,301 | | Restricted lockbox | 11,770 | | | 13,967 | |
| Total | Total | $ | 35,831 | | | $ | 58,430 | | Total | $ | 27,315 | | | $ | 34,352 | |
4. Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Heritage Commons X, LTD
In June 2018, the Company, through an SPE, wholly owned by the Current Operating Partnership, formed a joint venture (the "Heritage Commons X") for the construction and ownership of a four-story, Class "A" office building with a net rentable area of approximately 200,000 square feet located in Fort Worth, Texas (the "Heritage Commons Property"). The Heritage Commons Property was completed in April 2019 and is 100% leased to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA.
On July 17, 2019, Heritage Commons X sold the Heritage Commons Property.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
In September 2014, the Company, through an SPE, wholly owned by the Current Operating Partnership, acquired an 80% interest in a joint venture with an affiliate of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. ("Digital") for $68.4 million, which was funded with equity proceeds raised in the Company's public offerings. The gross acquisition value of the property was $187.5 million, plus closing costs, which was partially financed with debt of $102.0 million. The joint venture was created for purposes of directly or indirectly acquiring, owning, financing, operating and maintaining a data center facility located in Ashburn, Virginia (the "Property"). The Property is approximately 132,300 square feet and consists of certain data processing and communications equipment that is fully leased to a social media company and a financial services company with an average remaining lease term of approximately 3.5 years.
The interests discussed abovebelow are deemed to be variable interests in variable interest entities ("VIE"VIEs") and, based on an evaluation of the variable interests against the criteria for consolidation, the Company determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of the investments, as the Company does not have power to direct the activities of the entities that most significantly affect their performance. As such, the interest in the VIEs is recorded using the equity method of accounting in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Under the equity method, the investments in the unconsolidated entities are stated at cost and adjusted for the Company’s share of net earnings or losses and reduced by distributions. Equity in earnings of real estate ventures is generally recognized based on the allocation of cash distributions upon liquidation of the investment at book value in accordance with the operating agreements. The Company's maximum exposure to losses associated with its unconsolidated investments is primarily limited to its carrying value in the investments.
Heritage Commons X, LTD
In June 2018, the Company, through an SPE, wholly-owned by the GCEAR Operating Partnership, formed a joint venture ("Heritage Commons X") for the construction and ownership of a four-story Class "A" office building with a net rentable area of approximately 200,000 square feet located in Fort Worth, Texas (the "Heritage Commons Property"). The Heritage Commons Property was completed in April 2019 and is 100% leased to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA.
On July 17, 2019, Heritage Commons X sold the Heritage Commons Property. On March 16, 2021, the Company received the final distribution of approximately $.03 million.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
In September 2014, the Company, through an SPE wholly-owned by the GCEAR Operating Partnership, acquired an 80% interest in a joint venture with an affiliate of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. ("Digital") for $68.4 million, which was funded with equity proceeds raised in the Company's public offerings. The gross acquisition value of the property was $187.5 million, plus closing costs, which was partially financed with debt of $102.0 million. The joint venture was created for purposes of directly or indirectly acquiring, owning, financing, operating and maintaining a data center facility located in Ashburn, Virginia (the "Digital Property"). The Digital Property is approximately 132,300 square feet and consists of certain data processing and communications equipment that is fully leased to a social media company and a financial services company with an average remaining lease term of approximately three years.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
In September 2014, the joint venture entered into a secured term loan (the "Loan""Digital Loan") in the amount of approximately $102.0 million. The Digital Loan had an original maturity date of September 9, 2019 and included 2 extension options of 12 additional months each beyond the original maturity date. On March 29, 2019, the joint venture executed the first 12-month loan extension. Based on the executed extension, the new loan maturity date was September 9, 2020. The extension did not change the loan amount, rate or other substantive terms. The Company had approximately $8.2members were also required to issue a $10.2 million in an outstandingstand-by letter of credit.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
4. Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (continued)which the Company's portion was $8.2 million.
Since the joint venture couldtenant did not execute a long term extension with the current tenant or sign a new lease discussions with the joint venture, the joint venture elected not to accept the loan extension terms offered by the lender and subsequent discussions did not result in aan additional loan additional extension in 2020. As a result, on September 9, 2020, the lender provided a notice of default for non-payment of the unpaid balance of the non-recourse Digital Loan and exercised its right to draw on the stand-by letter of credit. The Company funded the $8.2 million stand-by letter of credit with cash.
In accordance with the terms of the Digital operating agreement, the Company holds a guaranteed minimum return such that the Digital managing member will pay an amount to the Company in order for the Company to receive a minimum 7% return on investment, subject to a cap on actual cash amounts distributed to the managing member. As part of the wind up of the joint venture, the Company has recorded a receivable from the Digital managing member of $4.1 million. The $4.1 million that it expects to receivepayment was received in first quarter ofApril 2021 and the Company has written off its remaining investment in the venture. In April 2021, the lender sold the Digital Loan and concurrently, the Digital-GCEAR 1 (Ashburn) joint venture executed a deed in lieu thereby extinguishing any further obligations. The Company is not exposed to any future funding obligations and there are no other future losses expected to arise from this investment.
As of September 30, 2020, the balance of the investments are shown below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Digital Realty | | Heritage
Commons X | | Total |
| Balance as of December 31, 2019 | $ | 10,584 | | | $ | 444 | | | $ | 11,028 | |
| Net loss | (165) | | | 0 | |
| (165) | |
| Distributions | (8,120) | | | (410) | |
| (8,530) | |
| Contributions | 8,160 | | | 0 | | | 8,160 | |
Valuation adjustment (1) | (4,452) | | | 0 | | | (4,452) | |
| Impairment | (1,907) | | | 0 | | | (1,907) | |
Clawback receivable reclass (2) | (4,100) | | | 0 | | | (4,100) | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2020 | $ | 0 | | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 34 | |
(1) Amount represents a charge to arrive at the net realizable value as of September 30, 2020, which is included in the line item "(Loss) Gain from investment in unconsolidated entities" in the consolidated statement of operations.
(2) Amount represents a reclass of the clawback to other assets as disclosed above.
0
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
5. Debt
As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company’s debt consisted of the following:
| | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | Contractual Interest Rate (1) | | Loan
Maturity | | Effective Interest Rate (2) | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 | | Contractual Interest Rate (1) | | Loan
Maturity | | Effective Interest Rate (2) |
| HealthSpring Mortgage Loan | HealthSpring Mortgage Loan | $ | 20,340 | | | $ | 20,723 | | | 4.18% | | April 2023 | | 4.62% | HealthSpring Mortgage Loan | $ | 20,073 | | | $ | 20,208 | | | 4.18% | | April 2023 | | 4.62% |
| Midland Mortgage Loan | Midland Mortgage Loan | 98,687 | | | 100,249 | | | 3.94% | | April 2023 | | 4.12% | Midland Mortgage Loan | 97,619 | | | 98,155 | | | 3.94% | | April 2023 | | 4.13% |
| Emporia Partners Mortgage Loan | Emporia Partners Mortgage Loan | 1,749 | | | 2,104 | | | 5.88% | | September 2023 | | 5.97% | Emporia Partners Mortgage Loan | 1,502 | | | 1,627 | | | 5.88% | | September 2023 | | 5.97% |
| Samsonite Loan | Samsonite Loan | 20,418 | | | 21,154 | | | 6.08% | | September 2023 | | 5.10% | Samsonite Loan | 19,908 | | | 20,165 | | | 6.08% | | September 2023 | | 5.09% |
| Highway 94 Loan | Highway 94 Loan | 14,922 | | | 15,610 | | | 3.75% | | August 2024 | | 4.78% | Highway 94 Loan | 14,453 | | | 14,689 | | | 3.75% | | August 2024 | | 4.80% |
| Pepsi Bottling Ventures Loan | Pepsi Bottling Ventures Loan | 18,677 | | | 0 | | | 3.69% | | October 2024 | | 3.92% | Pepsi Bottling Ventures Loan | 18,496 | | | 18,587 | | | 3.69% | | October 2024 | | 3.92% |
| AIG Loan II | AIG Loan II | 126,970 | | | 126,970 | | | 4.15% | | November 2025 | | 4.93% | AIG Loan II | 126,241 | | | 126,792 | | | 4.15% | | November 2025 | | 4.92% |
| BOA Loan | BOA Loan | 375,000 | | | 375,000 | | | 3.77% | | October 2027 | | 3.91% | BOA Loan | 375,000 | | | 375,000 | | | 3.77% | | October 2027 | | 3.91% |
| BOA/KeyBank Loan | BOA/KeyBank Loan | 250,000 | | | 250,000 | | | 4.32% | | May 2028 | | 4.14% | BOA/KeyBank Loan | 250,000 | | | 250,000 | | | 4.32% | | May 2028 | | 4.14% |
| AIG Loan | AIG Loan | 104,352 | | | 105,762 | | | 4.96% | | February 2029 | | 5.08% | AIG Loan | 103,383 | | | 103,870 | | | 4.96% | | February 2029 | | 5.08% |
| Total Mortgage Debt | Total Mortgage Debt | 1,031,115 | | | 1,017,572 | | | Total Mortgage Debt | 1,026,675 | | | 1,029,093 | | |
Revolving Credit Facility (3) | Revolving Credit Facility (3) | 401,500 | | | 211,500 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.60% | | June 2023 | | 1.88% | Revolving Credit Facility (3) | 373,500 | | | 373,500 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.60% | | June 2023 | | 1.84% |
| 2023 Term Loan | 2023 Term Loan | 200,000 | | | 200,000 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.55% | | June 2023 | | 1.80% | 2023 Term Loan | 200,000 | | | 200,000 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.55% | | June 2023 | | 1.76% |
| 2024 Term Loan | 2024 Term Loan | 400,000 | | | 400,000 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.55% | | April 2024 | | 1.79% | 2024 Term Loan | 400,000 | | | 400,000 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.55% | | April 2024 | | 1.75% |
| 2025 Term Loan | | 2025 Term Loan | 400,000 | | | 0 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.55% | | December 2025 | | 1.97% |
| 2026 Term Loan | 2026 Term Loan | 150,000 | | | 150,000 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.85% | | April 2026 | | 2.06% | 2026 Term Loan | 150,000 | | | 150,000 | | | LIBO Rate + 1.85% | | April 2026 | | 2.02% |
| Total Debt | Total Debt | 2,182,615 | | | 1,979,072 | | | Total Debt | 2,550,175 | | | 2,152,593 | | |
| Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs and Discounts, net | Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs and Discounts, net | (8,263) | | | (9,968) | | | Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs and Discounts, net | (11,628) | | | (12,166) | | |
| Total Debt, net | Total Debt, net | $ | 2,174,352 | | | $ | 1,969,104 | | | Total Debt, net | $ | 2,538,547 | | | $ | 2,140,427 | | |
(1)Including the effect of the interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $750.0 million, the weighted average interest rate as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was 3.56%3.30% for both the Company’s fixed-rate and variable-rate debt combined and 3.96% for the Company’s fixed-rate debt only.
(2)Reflects the effective interest rate as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and includes the effect of amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred financing costs.
(3)The LIBO rate as of September 1, 2020March 31, 2021 (effective date) was 0.16%0.12%. The Revolving Credit Facility has an initial term of approximately two years,one year, maturing on June 28, 2022, and may be extended for a one-yearone-year period if certain conditions are met and upon payment of an extension fee. See discussion below.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On April 30, 2019, the Company, through the Current Operating Partnership, entered into that certain second amended and restated credit agreement (the "Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement") relatedPursuant to a revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") and 3 term loans described below (the "Term Loans" and collectively with the Revolving Credit Facility, the "KeyBank Loans") with a syndicate of lenders, under which KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank") serves as administrative agent.
The KeyBank Loans have an interest rate calculated based on London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus the applicable LIBOR margin, as provided in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 30, 2019 (as amended by the First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 1, 2020 and the Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 18, 2020, the “Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”), with KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank") as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders, we, through the GCEAR Operating Partnership, as the borrower, have been provided with a $1.9 billion credit facility consisting of a $750 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) maturing in June 2022 with (subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions) a one-year extension option, a $200 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in June 2023 (the “$200M 5-Year Term Loan”), a $400 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in April 2024 (the “$400M 5-Year Term Loan”), a $400 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in December 2025 (the “$400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025”) (collectively, the “KeyBank Loans”), and a $150 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in April 2026 (the “$150M 7-Year Term Loan”).The credit facility also provides the option, subject to obtaining additional commitments from lenders and certain other customary conditions, to increase the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, increase the existing term loans and/or the Base Rate plus the applicable base rate margin, as providedincur new term loans by up to an additional $600 million in the agreement. The applicable LIBOR margin and baseaggregate. As of March 31, 2021, the remaining capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility was $376.5 million.
Based on the terms as of December 31, 2020, the interest rate margin are dependentfor the credit facility varies based on the consolidated leverage ratio of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, us, and our subsidiaries and ranges (a) in the Company,case of the Revolving Credit Facility, from LIBOR plus 1.30% to LIBOR plus 2.20%, (b) in the case of each of the $200M 5-Year Term Loan, the $400M 5-Year Term Loan and the Company's subsidiaries, as disclosed$400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025, from LIBOR plus 1.25% to LIBOR plus 2.15% and (c) in the periodic compliance certificate providedcase of the $150M 7-Year Term Loan, from LIBOR plus 1.65% to our administrative agent each quarter.LIBOR plus 2.50%. If the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership obtains an investment grade rating of its senior unsecured long term debt from Standard & Poor's Rating Services, Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or Fitch, Inc., the applicable LIBOR margin and base rate margin will be dependentvary based on such rating.rating and range (i) in the case of the Revolving Credit Facility, from LIBOR plus 0.825% to LIBOR plus 1.55%, (ii) in the case of each of the $200M 5-Year Term Loan, the $400M 5-Year Term Loan and the $400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025, from LIBOR plus 0.90% to LIBOR plus 1.75% and (iii) in the case of the $150M 7-Year Term Loan, from LIBOR plus 1.40% to LIBOR plus 2.35%.
On March 1, 2021, the Company exercised its right to draw on the $400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025 to repay CCIT II's existing debt balance in connection with the CCIT II Merger.
The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement relating to the Revolving Credit Facility provides that the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership must maintain a pool of unencumbered real properties (each a "Pool Property" and collectively the "Pool Properties") that meet certain requirements contained in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The agreement sets forth certain covenants relating to the Pool Properties, including, without limitation, the following:
•there must be no less than 15 Pool Properties at any time;
•no greater than 15% of the aggregate pool value may be contributed by a single Pool Property or tenant;
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
5. Debt (continued)
•no greater than 15% of the aggregate pool value may be contributed by Pool Properties subject to ground leases;
•no greater than 20% of the aggregate pool value may be contributed by Pool Properties which are under development or assets under renovation;
•the minimum aggregate leasing percentage of all Pool Properties must be no less than 90%; and
•other limitations as determined by KeyBank upon further due diligence of the Pool Properties.
Borrowing availability under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is limited to the lesser of the maximum amount of all loans outstanding that would result in (i) an unsecured leverage ratio of no greater than 60%, or (ii) an unsecured interest coverage ratio of no less than 2.00:1.00.
Guarantors of the KeyBank Loans include the Company, each special purpose entity that owns a Pool Property, and each of the CurrentGCEAR Operating PartnershipPartnership's other subsidiaries which owns a direct or indirect equity interest in a special purpose entity that owns a Pool Property.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
In addition to customary representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnities, the KeyBank Loans require the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership to comply with the following at all times, which will be tested on a quarterly basis:
•a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 60%, or, the ratio may increase to 65% for up to 4 consecutive quarters after a material acquisition;
•a minimum consolidated tangible net worth of 75% of the Company's consolidated tangible net worth at closing of the Revolving Credit Facility, or approximately $2.0 billion, plus 75% of net future equity issuances (including GCEAR OP Units in the Current Operating Partnership),), minus 75% of the amount of any payments used to redeem the Company's stock or theGCEAR OP Units, in the Current Operating Partnership, minus any amounts paid for the redemption or retirement of or any accrued return on the preferred equity issued under the preferred equity investment made in EA-1 in August 2018 by SHBNPP Global Professional Investment Type Private Real Estate Trust No. 13 (H);
•upon consummation, if ever, of an initial public offering, a minimum consolidated tangible net worth of 75% of the Company's consolidated tangible net worth at the time of such initial public offering plus 75% of net future equity issuances (including GCEAR OP Units in the Current Operating Partnership)Units) should the Company publicly list its shares;
•a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.50:1.00;
•a maximum total secured debt ratio of not greater than 40%, which ratio will increase by 5 percentage points for 4 quarters after closing of a material acquisition that is financed with secured debt;
•a minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio of 2.00:1.00;
•a maximum total secured recourse debt ratio, excluding recourse obligations associated with interest rate hedges, of 10% of our total asset value; and
•aggregate maximum unhedged variable rate debt of not greater than 30% of the Company's total asset value; andvalue.
•a maximum payout ratio of not greater than 95% commencing for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.
Furthermore, the activities of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, the Company, and the Company's subsidiaries must be focused principally on the acquisition,ownership, development, operation and maintenancemanagement of income-producing office, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution or educational properties (or mixed uses thereof) and industrial real estate properties. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain restrictions with respect to the investment activities of the Current Operating Partnership, including, without limitation, the following: (i) unimproved land may not exceed 5% of total asset value; (ii) developments that are pre-leased assets under development may not exceed 20% of total asset value; (iii) investments in unconsolidated affiliates may not exceed 10% of total asset value; (iv) investments in mortgage notes receivable may not exceed 15% of total asset value; and (v) leased assets under renovation may not exceed 10% of total asset value. These investment limitations cannot exceed 25% in the aggregate, based on total asset value, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. See Note 15, Subsequent Events, for amendments to the Company's Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
5. Debt (continued)
Pepsi Bottling Ventures Mortgage Loan
On February 5, 2020, as part of the acquisition of the Pepsi Bottling Ventures ("PBV") property, the Company assumed a $18.9 million mortgage loan ("PBV Mortgage Loan") from State Farm Life Insurance Company, as participating holder of the note. The PBV Mortgage Loan matures on October 1, 2024, has a fixed interest rate of 3.69%, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest. The PBV Mortgage Loan is secured by a deed of trust on the PBV property.businesses reasonably related or ancillary thereto.
Debt Covenant Compliance
Pursuant to the terms of the Company's mortgage loans and the KeyBank Loans, the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, in consolidation with the Company, is subject to certain loan compliance covenants. The Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
6. Interest Rate Contracts
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both business operations and economic conditions. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the values of which are determined by expected cash payments principally related to borrowings and interest rates. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
Derivative Instruments
On July 9, 2015, the Company executed 1 interest rate swap agreement to hedge the variable cash flows associated with LIBOR. The interest rate swap was effective for the period from July 9, 2015 to July 1, 2020 with a notional amount of $425.0 million, which matured during the third quarter of 2020.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
On August 31, 2018, the Company executed 4 interest rate swap agreements to hedge future variable cash flows associated with LIBOR. The forward-starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $425.0 million became effective on July 1, 2020 and have a term of five years.
On March 10, 2020, the Company entered into 3 interest rate swap agreements to hedge variable cash flows associated with LIBOR. The swap agreements became effective on March 10, 2020, and have a term of approximately five years with notional amounts of $150.0 million, $100.0 million and $75.0 million.
The Company also has entered into interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable cash flows associated with certain existing or forecasted LIBOR based variable-rate debt, including the Company's KeyBank Loans. The change in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is initially recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in AOCI related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company's variable-rate debt.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
6. Interest Rate Contracts (continued)
The following table sets forth a summary of the interest rate swaps at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019:2020:
| | | Fair Value (1) | | Current Notional Amounts | | Fair Value (1) | | Current Notional Amounts |
| Derivative Instrument | Derivative Instrument | | Effective Date | | Maturity Date | | Interest Strike Rate | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | Derivative Instrument | | Effective Date | | Maturity Date | | Interest Strike Rate | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| Liabilities: | Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Liabilities: | |
| Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.83% | | $ | (3,374) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 150,000 | | | $ | 0 | | Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.83% | | $ | (216) | | | $ | (2,963) | | | $ | 150,000 | | | $ | 150,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.84% | | (2,300) | | | 0 | | | 100,000 | | | 0 | | Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.84% | | (197) | | | (2,023) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.86% | | (1,791) | | | 0 | | | 75,000 | | | 0 | | Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.86% | | (201) | | | (1,580) | | | 75,000 | | | 75,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (15,064) | | | (7,038) | | | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (10,816) | | | (13,896) | | | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (12,074) | | | (5,651) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (8,690) | | | (11,140) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.83% | | (12,084) | | | (5,665) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.83% | | (8,684) | | | (11,148) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.84% | | (12,165) | | | (5,749) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | | Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.84% | | (8,755) | | | (11,225) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/9/2015 | | 7/1/2020 | | 1.69% | | 0 | | | (43) | | | 0 | | | 425,000 | | |
| Total | Total | | $ | (58,852) | | | $ | (24,146) | | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 850,000 | | Total | | $ | (37,559) | | | $ | (53,975) | | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 750,000 | |
(1)The Company records all derivative instruments on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheets, and accordingly there are no offsetting amounts that net assets against liabilities. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, derivatives in a liability position are included in the line item "Interest rate swap liability" in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value.The LIBO rate as of March 31, 2021 (effective date) was 0.12%.
The following table sets forth the impact of the interest rate swaps on the consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented:
| | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| Interest Rate Swap in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: | Interest Rate Swap in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: | | | | Interest Rate Swap in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: | | | |
| Amount recognized in AOCI on derivatives | $ | (39,716) | | | $ | (25,849) | | |
| Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from AOCI into earnings under “Interest expense” | $ | 5,104 | | | $ | (2,231) | | |
| Amount of (loss) gain recognized in AOCI on derivatives | | Amount of (loss) gain recognized in AOCI on derivatives | $ | (16,447) | | | $ | (30,869) | |
| Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings under “Interest expense” | | Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings under “Interest expense” | $ | 16,416 | | | $ | 42 | |
| Total interest expense presented in the consolidated statement of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded | Total interest expense presented in the consolidated statement of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded | $ | 59,321 | | | $ | 53,642 | | Total interest expense presented in the consolidated statement of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded | $ | 20,685 | | | $ | 19,961 | |
During the twelve months subsequent to September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company estimates that an additional $13.8 million of its incomeexpense will be recognized from AOCI into earnings.
Certain agreements with the derivative counterparties contain a provision providing that if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including a default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender within a specified time period, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.
As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the fair value of interest rate swaps that were in a net liability position, which excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk related to these agreements, was approximately $58.9$37.6 million and $54.0 million$24.1 million,, respectively. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had not posted any collateral related to these agreements.
7. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 |
| Accrued tenant improvements | $ | 26,891 | | | $ | 11,802 | |
| Real estate taxes payable | 18,899 | | | 13,385 | |
| Prepaid tenant rent | 17,429 | | | 20,510 | |
| Interest payable | 10,011 | | | 12,264 | |
| Deferred compensation | 8,687 | | | 9,209 | |
| Property operating expense payable | 7,667 | | | 7,752 | |
| Accrued CIP | 6,902 | | | 4,794 | |
| Other liabilities | 21,771 | | | 16,673 | |
| Total | $ | 118,257 | | | $ | 96,389 | |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
7. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| Prepaid tenant rent | $ | 23,371 | | | $ | 20,780 | |
| Real estate taxes payable | 12,545 | | | 15,380 | |
| Accrued tenant improvements | 11,303 | | | 30,011 | |
| Interest payable | 10,482 | | | 9,147 | |
| Deferred compensation | 8,554 | | | 10,599 | |
| Property operating expense payable | 6,268 | | | 8,473 | |
| Other liabilities | 30,387 | | | 20,044 | |
| Total | $ | 102,910 | | | $ | 114,434 | |
8. Fair Value Measurements
The Company is required to disclose fair value information about all financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. The Company measures and discloses the estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities utilizing a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions. This hierarchy consists of three broad levels, as follows: (i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, (ii) "significant other observable inputs," and (iii) "significant unobservable inputs." "Significant other observable inputs" can include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. "Significant unobservable inputs" are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, since there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances in which the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. There were no transfers between the levels in the fair value hierarchy during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities that the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019:2020:
| | Assets/(Liabilities) | Assets/(Liabilities) | | Total Fair Value | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities | | Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | Assets/(Liabilities) | | Total Fair Value | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities | | Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Significant Unobservable Inputs |
| September 30, 2020 | | | | | | | | | |
| March 31, 2021 | | March 31, 2021 | | | | | | | | |
| Interest Rate Swap Liability | Interest Rate Swap Liability | | $ | (58,852) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (58,852) | | | $ | 0 | | Interest Rate Swap Liability | | $ | (37,559) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (37,559) | | | $ | 0 | |
| Corporate Owned Life Insurance Asset | Corporate Owned Life Insurance Asset | | $ | 4,070 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 4,070 | | | $ | 0 | | Corporate Owned Life Insurance Asset | | $ | 4,609 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 4,609 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Mutual Funds Asset | Mutual Funds Asset | | $ | 6,054 | | | $ | 6,054 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | Mutual Funds Asset | | $ | 6,939 | | | $ | 6,939 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Deferred Compensation Liability | Deferred Compensation Liability | | $ | (8,687) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (8,687) | | | $ | 0 | | Deferred Compensation Liability | | $ | (8,554) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (8,554) | | | $ | 0 | |
| | December 31, 2019 | | |
| December 31, 2020 | | December 31, 2020 | |
| Interest Rate Swap Liability | Interest Rate Swap Liability | | $ | (24,146) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (24,146) | | | $ | 0 | | Interest Rate Swap Liability | | $ | (53,975) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (53,975) | | | $ | 0 | |
| Earn-out Liability (due to affiliates) | | $ | (2,919) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (2,919) | | |
| Corporate Owned Life Insurance Asset | Corporate Owned Life Insurance Asset | | $ | 2,134 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 2,134 | | | $ | 0 | | Corporate Owned Life Insurance Asset | | $ | 4,454 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 4,454 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Mutual Funds Asset | Mutual Funds Asset | | $ | 6,983 | | | $ | 6,983 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | Mutual Funds Asset | | $ | 6,643 | | | $ | 6,643 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Deferred Compensation Liability | Deferred Compensation Liability | | $ | (9,209) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (9,209) | | | $ | 0 | | Deferred Compensation Liability | | $ | (10,599) | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | (10,599) | | | $ | 0 | |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
Real Estate
For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, in connection with the preparation and review of the Company's financial statements, the Company determined that 32 of the Company's properties were impaired based upon discounted cash flow analyses where the most significant inputs were the market rental rates, terminal capitalization rateon expected hold period and discount rate.selling price. The Company considered these inputs as Level 3 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. The following table is a summary of the quantitative information related to the non-recurring fair value measurement for the impairment of the Company's real estate properties as of September 30, 2020:for the three months ended March 31, 2021
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Range of Inputs or Inputs |
| Unobservable Inputs: | | 2200 Channahon Road | | Houston Westway I | | 2275 Cabot Drive |
| Market rent per square foot | | $2.00 to $3.00 | | $15.00 to $17.00 | | $11.00 to $12.00 |
| Terminal capitalization rate | | 9.75% | | 7.75% | | 9.00% |
| Discount rate | | 14.00% | | 9.00% | | 10.25% |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
8. Fair Value Measurements (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Range of Inputs or Inputs |
| Unobservable Inputs: | | 2200 Channahon Road | | Houston Westway I |
| Expected selling price per square foot | | $8.30 | | $72.90 |
| Estimated hold period | | Less than 1 year | | Less than 1 year |
Financial Instruments Disclosed at Fair Value
Financial instruments as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 consisted of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, and mortgage payable and other borrowings, as defined in
Note 5, DebtDebt.. With the exception of the mortgage loans in the table below, the amounts of the financial instruments presented in
the consolidated financial statements substantially approximate their fair value as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020. The fair value of the 10 mortgage loansmortgage loans in the table below is estimated by discounting each loan’s principal balance over the remaining term of the mortgage using current borrowing rates available to the Company for debt instruments with similar terms and maturities. The Company determined that the mortgage debt valuation in its entirety is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as the fair value is based on current pricing for debt with similar terms as the in-place debt.
| | | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| | | Fair Value | | Carrying Value (1) | | Fair Value | | Carrying Value (1) | | Fair Value | | Carrying Value (1) | | Fair Value | | Carrying Value (1) |
| BOA Loan | BOA Loan | $ | 357,417 | | | $ | 375,000 | | | $ | 369,343 | | | $ | 375,000 | | BOA Loan | $ | 354,417 | | | $ | 375,000 | | | $ | 355,823 | | | $ | 375,000 | |
| BOA/KeyBank Loan | BOA/KeyBank Loan | $ | 263,840 | | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 264,101 | | | $ | 250,000 | | BOA/KeyBank Loan | $ | 262,283 | | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 263,454 | | | $ | 250,000 | |
| AIG Loan II | AIG Loan II | $ | 120,651 | | | $ | 126,970 | | | $ | 122,258 | | | $ | 126,970 | | AIG Loan II | $ | 120,491 | | | $ | 126,241 | | | $ | 121,011 | | | $ | 126,792 | |
| AIG Loan | AIG Loan | $ | 103,110 | | | $ | 104,352 | | | $ | 101,663 | | | $ | 105,762 | | AIG Loan | $ | 101,596 | | | $ | 103,383 | | | $ | 102,033 | | | $ | 103,870 | |
| Midland Mortgage Loan | Midland Mortgage Loan | $ | 98,077 | | | $ | 98,687 | | | $ | 99,318 | | | $ | 100,249 | | Midland Mortgage Loan | $ | 97,600 | | | $ | 97,619 | | | $ | 97,709 | | | $ | 98,155 | |
| Samsonite Loan | Samsonite Loan | $ | 21,418 | | | $ | 20,418 | | | $ | 22,103 | | | $ | 21,154 | | Samsonite Loan | $ | 20,603 | | | $ | 19,908 | | | $ | 21,030 | | | $ | 20,165 | |
| HealthSpring Mortgage Loan | HealthSpring Mortgage Loan | $ | 20,621 | | | $ | 20,340 | | | $ | 20,868 | | | $ | 20,723 | | HealthSpring Mortgage Loan | $ | 20,204 | | | $ | 20,073 | | | $ | 20,462 | | | $ | 20,208 | |
| Pepsi Bottling Ventures Loan | Pepsi Bottling Ventures Loan | $ | 19,054 | | | $ | 18,677 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | Pepsi Bottling Ventures Loan | $ | 18,767 | | | $ | 18,496 | | | $ | 18,942 | | | $ | 18,587 | |
| Highway 94 Loan | Highway 94 Loan | $ | 14,663 | | | $ | 14,922 | | | $ | 15,101 | | | $ | 15,610 | | Highway 94 Loan | $ | 14,148 | | | $ | 14,453 | | | $ | 14,447 | | | $ | 14,689 | |
| Emporia Partners Mortgage Loan | Emporia Partners Mortgage Loan | $ | 1,780 | | | $ | 1,749 | | | $ | 2,105 | | | $ | 2,104 | | Emporia Partners Mortgage Loan | $ | 1,526 | | | $ | 1,502 | | | $ | 1,654 | | | $ | 1,627 | |
| Total | | Total | $ | 1,011,635 | | | $ | 1,026,675 | | | $ | 1,016,565 | | | $ | 1,029,093 | |
(1)The carrying values do not include the debt premium/(discount) or deferred financing costs as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020. See Note 5, Debt, for details.
9. Equity
Classes
Class T shares, Class S shares, Class D shares, Class I shares, Class A shares, Class AA shares, Class AAA shares and Class E shares vote together as a single class, and each share is entitled to 1 vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the Company's stockholders; provided that with respect to any matter that would only have a material adverse effect on the rights of a particular class of common stock, only the holders of such affected class are entitled to vote.vote.
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 555,730560,462 shares of Class T common stock, 1,800 shares of Class S common stock, 40,79141,396 shares of Class D common stock, 1,894,5611,902,061 shares of Class I common stock, 24,227,43224,415,356 shares of Class A common stock, 47,184,76647,432,524 shares of Class AA common stock, 917,756920,743 shares of Class AAA common stock, and 154,952,279248,606,760 shares of Class E common stock outstanding.
Common Equity
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had received aggregate gross offering proceeds of approximately $2.8 billion from the sale of shares in the private offering, the public offerings, and the DRP offerings and mergers (includes EA-1 offerings and
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
EA-1 merger with Signature Office REIT, Inc., the EA Mergers and the CCIT II Merger), as discussed in Note 1 Organization. TheOrganization. As part of the $2.8 billion from the sale of shares, the Company also issued approximately 43,772,611 shares of its common stock upon the consummation of the merger of Signature Office REIT, Inc. in June 2015 and 174,981,547 Class E shares (in exchange for all outstanding shares of EA-1's common stock at the time of the EA Mergers) in April 2019 upon the consummation of the Mergers.EA Mergers and 93,457,668 Class E shares (in exchange for all the outstanding shares of CCIT II's common stock at the time of the CCIT II Merger). As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were 229,775,115were 323,881,102 shares outstanding, including shares issued pursuant to the DRP, less shares redeemed pursuant to the SRP and the self-tender offer, which occurred in May 2019.
Termination of Follow-On Offering
On February 26, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the temporary suspension of the primary portion of the Company’s Follow-On Offering,follow-on offering of up to $2.2 billion of shares, consisting of up to $2.0 billion of shares in our primary offering and $0.2 billion of shares pursuant to our DRP (the “Follow-On Offering”), effective February 27, 2020. The Follow-On Offering terminated with the expiration of the registration statement on Form S-11 (Registration No. 333-217223), as amended, (the "Registration Statement"), on September 20, 2020.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
9. Equity (continued)
Amendment and Reinstatement of DRP and Partial Reinstatement of SRP
On July 16, 2020, the Board approved the (i) reinstatement of the DRP, effective July 27, 2020; (ii) amendment of the DRP to allow for the use of the most recently published NAV per share of the applicable share class available at the time of
reinvestment as the DRP purchase price for each share class; and (iii) partial reinstatement of the SRP, effective August 17, 2020, subject to the following limitations: (A) redemptions will be limited to those sought upon a stockholder's death,
qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation in accordance with the terms of the SRP, and (B) the quarterly cap on aggregate redemptions will be equal to the aggregate NAV, as of the last business day of the previous quarter, of the shares issued pursuant to the DRP during such quarter. Settlements of share redemptions will be made within the first three business days of the following quarter. Redemption activity during the quarter is listed below.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
The Company has adopted the DRP, which allows stockholders to have dividends and other distributions otherwise distributable to them invested in additional shares of common stock. No sales commissions or dealer manager fees will be paid on shares sold through the DRP, but the DRP shares will be charged the applicable distribution fee payable with respect to all shares of the applicable class. The purchase price per share under the DRP is equal to the net asset value ("NAV") per share applicable to the class of shares purchased, calculated using the most recently published NAV available at the time of reinvestment. The Company may amend or terminate the DRP for any reason at any time upon 10 days' prior written notice to stockholders, which may be provided through the Company's filings with the SEC.
In connection with a potential strategic transaction, on February 26, 2020, the Board approved the temporary suspension of the DRP, effective March 8, 2020. On July 16, 2020, the Board approved the reinstatement of the DRP, effective July 27, 2020 and an amendment of the DRP to allow for the use of the most recently published NAV per share of the applicable share class available at the time of reinvestment as the DRP purchase price for each share class.
On July 17, 2020, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 for the registration of up to $100 million in shares pursuant to the Company's DRP (the “DRP Offering”). The DRP Offering may be terminated at any time upon 10 days’ prior written notice to stockholders.
As of September 30, 2020 and DecemberMarch 31, 2019,2021, the Company had issued approximately $310.8 million and $293.7$325.4 million in shares pursuant to the DRP offerings.
The following table summarizes the DRP offerings, by share class, as of March 31, 2021.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Share Class | | Amount | | Shares |
| Class A | | $ | 7,837 | | | 846,370 |
| Class AA | | 15,474 | | 1,670,921 |
| Class AAA | | 234 | | 25,328 |
| Class D | | 15 | | 1,614 |
| Class E | | 301,312 | | 31,186,771 |
| Class I | | 348 | | 37,271 |
| Class S | | 0 | | | 12 |
| Class T | | 133 | | 14,286 |
| Total | | $ | 325,353 | | | 33,782,573 | |
As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had issued approximately $325.4 million and $318.2 million in shares pursuant to the DRP offerings, respectively.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
Share Redemption Program (SRP)
The Company has adopted the SRP that enables stockholders to sell their stock to the Company in limited circumstances. On August 8, 2019, the Company's Board amended and restated its SRP, effective as of September 12, 2019, in order to (i) clarify that only those stockholders who purchased their shares from us or received their shares from the Company (directly or indirectly) through one or more non-cash transactions (including transfers to trusts, family members, etc.) may participate in the SRP; (ii) allocate capacity within each class of common stock such that the Company may redeem up to 5% of the aggregate NAV of each class of common stock; (iii) treat all unsatisfied redemption requests (or portion thereof) as a request for redemption the following quarter unless otherwise withdrawn; and (iv) make certain other clarifying changes.
On November 7, 2019, the Board amended and restated the SRP, effective as of December 12, 2019, in order to (i) provide for redemption sought upon a stockholder’s determination of incompetence or incapacitation; (ii) clarify the circumstances under which a determination of incompetence or incapacitation will entitle a stockholder to such redemption; and (iii) make certain other clarifying changes.
In connection with a potential strategic transaction, on February 26, 2020, the Board approved the temporary suspension of the SRP, effective March 28, 2020. On July 16, 2020, the Board approved the partial reinstatement of the SRP, effective August 17, 2020, subject to the following limitations: (A) redemptions will be limited to those sought upon a stockholder’s death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation in accordance with the terms of the SRP, and (B) the quarterly cap on aggregate redemptions will be equal to the aggregate NAV, as of the last business day of the previous quarter, of the shares issued pursuant to the DRP during such quarter. Settlements of share redemptions will be made within the first three business days of the following quarter. Redemption activity during the quarter is listed below.
Under the SRP, the Company will redeem shares as of the last business day of each quarter. The redemption price will be equal to the NAV per share for the applicable class generally on the 13th day of the month prior to quarter end (which will be the most recently published NAV). Redemption requests must be received by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on the second to last business day of the applicable quarter. Redemption requests exceeding the quarterly cap will be filled on a pro rata basis. With respect to any pro rata treatment, redemption requests following the death or qualifying disability of a stockholder will be considered first, as a group, followed by requests where pro rata redemption would result in a stockholder owning less than the minimum balance of $2,500 of shares of the Company's common stock, which will be redeemed in full to the extent there are available funds, with any remaining available funds allocated pro rata among all other redemption requests. All unsatisfied redemption requests must be resubmitted after the start of the next quarter, or upon the recommencement of the SRP, as applicable.
There are several restrictions under the SRP. Stockholders generally have tomust hold their shares for one year before submitting their shares for redemption under the program; however, the Company will waive the one-year holding period in the event of the death or qualifying disability of a stockholder. Shares issued pursuant to the DRP are not subject to the one-year holding period. In addition, the SRP generally imposes a quarterly cap on aggregate redemptions of the Company's shares equal to a value of up to 5% of the aggregate NAV of the outstanding shares as of the last business day of the previous quarter, subject to the further limitations as indicated in the August 8, 2019 amendments discussed above.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
9. Equity (continued)
As the value on the aggregate redemptions of the Company's shares is outside the Company's control, the 5% quarterly cap is considered to be temporary equity and is presented as the common stock subject to redemption on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The following table summarizes share redemption (excluding the self-tender offer) activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and 2019:2020:
| | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| Shares of common stock redeemed | Shares of common stock redeemed | | 693,199 | | | 10,589,361 | | | 1,241,812 | | | 10,589,361 | | Shares of common stock redeemed | | 772,265 | | | 548,312 | |
| Weighted average price per share | Weighted average price per share | | $ | 8.86 | | | $ | 9.54 | | | $ | 9.07 | | | $ | 9.54 | | Weighted average price per share | | $ | 8.96 | | | $ | 9.32 | |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
Since July 31, 2014 and through September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had redeemed 25,472,376 sharesredeemed 26,844,716 shares (excluding the self-tender offer) of common stock for approximately $240.0$252.2 million at a weighted averageaverage price per share of $9.42 pursuantof $9.40 pursuant to the SRP. Since July 31, 2014 and through December 31, 2019, the Company had honored all outstanding redemption requests. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, redemption requests for Class E shares exceeded the quarterly 5% per share class limitation by 2,872,488 shares or approximately $27.4 million. The Class E shares not redeemed during that quarter, or 25% of the shares submitted, were treated as redemption requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. AllAll outstanding requests for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 and all new requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 were honored on January 2, 2020. Redemptions sought upon a stockholder's death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation in the first quarter of 2020 were honored in accordance with the terms of the SRP, and the SRP officially was suspended as of March 28, 2020 for regular redemptions and subsequent redemptions for death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation after those honored in the first quarter of 2020. As described above, the SRP was partially reinstated, effective August 17, 2020,. for redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation in accordance with the terms of the SRP, subject to a quarterly cap on aggregate redemptions equal to the aggregate NAV, as of the last business day of the previous quarter, of the shares issued pursuant to the DRP during such quarter. During the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company received redemption requests (including those due to death, disability or incapacitation) for 693,199771,109 shares of common stock that were all redeemed during and subsequent to the current quarter.
Issuance of Restricted Stock Units to Executive Officers and Employees
On January 15, 2020,May 1, 2019, the Company issued 589,248 RSUs1,009,415 restricted stock units ("RSUs") to Company employees, includingthe Company's officers under the Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. Employee and Director Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended, the "LTIP"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company’s Class E common stock when settled in accordance with the terms of the respective restricted stock unit award agreement and will vest in equal, 25% installments on each of December 31, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, provided that such executive officer remains continuously employed by the Company on each such date, subject to certain accelerated vesting provisions as provided in the restricted stock unit award agreements. The shares of Class E common stock underlying the RSUs will not be delivered upon vesting, but instead will be deferred for delivery on May 1, 2023, or, if sooner, upon the executive officer's termination of employment. The fair value of grants issued was approximately $9.7 million. As of March 31, 2021, there was $3.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense remaining over two years.
On January 15, 2020, the Company issued 589,248 restricted stock units ("RSUs") to Company employees, including officers, under the Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. Employee and LTIP. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Company’s Class E common stock when settled in accordance with the terms of the respective Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement and willrestricted stock award agreement. The remaining RSUs are scheduled to vest in equal, 25% installments on each of December 31, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 provided that the employee continues to be employed by the Company on each such date, subject to certain accelerated vesting provisions as provided in the respective Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.restricted stock unit award agreement. The fair value of grants issued was approximately $5.5 million. Forfeitures on the Company's restricted stock units are recognized as they occur. As of $5.5March 31, 2021, there was $3.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense remaining over three years.
On January 22, 2021, the Company issued 1,071,347 RSUs to Company employees, including officers, under the LTIP. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Company’s Class E common stock when settled in accordance with the terms of the respective RSU agreement and 1/3 of the RSUs are scheduled to vest equally on each of December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023 provided that the employee continues to be employed by the Company on each such date, subject to certain accelerated vesting provisions as provided in the respective RSU agreement. The fair value of grants issued was approximately $9.6 million. As of . A totalMarch 31, 2021, there was $7.7 million of 3,209unrecognized compensation expense remaining over three years.
On March 25, 2021, the Company issued 547,908 RSUs to Company employees, including officers, under the LTIP. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Company’s Class E common stock when settled in accordance with the terms of the respective RSU agreement and 1/4 of the RSUs are scheduled to vest equally on each of March 25, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, provided that the employee continues to be employed by the Company on each such date, subject to certain accelerated vesting provisions as provided in the respective RSU agreement. The fair value of grants issued was approximately $4.9 million.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
On March 1, 2021, the Company issued 3,901 shares of restricted stock as an initial equity grant to each of the three former directors of CCIT II who were forfeitedappointed to the Board in connection with the CCIT II Merger. The shares of restricted stock vested fully upon issuance.
Total compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $1.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Unvested Shares of RSU Awards | | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share |
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | | 757,061 | | | |
| Granted | | 589,248 | | | $ | 9.35 | |
| Forfeited | | (3,744) | | | $ | 9.35 | |
| Vested | | (398,729) | | | $ | 9.48 | |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | | 943,836 | | | |
| Granted | | 1,619,255 | | | $ | 8.97 | |
| Forfeited | | (98,323) | | | $ | 9.13 | |
Vested(1) | | (158,599) | | | $ | 9.22 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2021 | | 2,306,169 | | | |
(1) Total shares vested include 83,027 shares of common stock that were tendered by employees during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021 to satisfy minimum statutory tax with holdings requirements associated with the vesting of RSUs.
10. Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represent limited partnership interests in the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership in which the Company is the general partner. General partnership units and limited partnership units of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership were issued as part of the initial capitalization of the EA-1 Operating Partnership and GCEAR II Operating Partnership, in conjunction with members of management's contribution of certain assets, other contributions, and in connection with the Self-Administration Transactionself-administration transaction as discussed in Note 1, OrganizationOrganization..
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, noncontrolling interests were approximately 12.20%9.00% of total shares and 12.01%10.63% of weighted average shares outstanding (both measures assuming GCEAR OP Units were converted to common stock). The Company has evaluated the terms of the limited partnership interests in the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, and as a result, has classified limited partnership interests issued in the initial capitalization, in conjunction with the contributed assets and in connection with the Self-Administration Transaction,self-administration transaction, as noncontrolling interests, which are presented as a component of permanent equity, except as discussed below.
The Company evaluates individual noncontrolling interests for the ability to recognize the noncontrolling interest as permanent equity on the consolidated balance sheets at the time such interests are issued and on a continual basis. Any
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
10. Noncontrolling Interests (continued)
noncontrolling interest that fails to qualify as permanent equity has been reclassified as temporary equity and adjusted to the greater of (a) the carrying amount or (b) its redemption value as of the end of the period in which the determination is made.
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the limited partners of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership owned approximately 31.8 million GCEAR OP Units, which were issued to affiliated parties and unaffiliated third parties in exchange for the contribution of certain properties to the Comp, and in connection with the Self-Administration Transactionself-administration transaction and other services. ApproximatelyApproximately 20.4 million OPGCEAR OP Units issued to affiliates havehad a mandatory hold period until December 2020 and havehad no voting rights until the units are convertedconvert to common shares. In addition, 0.2 million GCEAR OP Units were issued to unaffiliated third parties unrelated to property contributions. To the extent the contributors should elect to redeem all or a portion of their Current Operating Partnership units,GCEAR OP Units, pursuant to thethe terms of the respective contribution agreement, such redemption shall be at a per unit value equivalent to the price at which the contributor acquired its GCEAR OP Units in the respective transaction.
The limited partners of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, other than those related to the Will Partners REIT, LLC ("Will Partners" property)) property contribution, will have the right to cause the general partner of the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, the Company, to redeem their GCEAR OP Units for cash equal to the value of an equivalent number of shares, or, at the Company’s option, purchase their GCEAR OP Units by issuing 1 share of the Company’s common stock for the original
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
redemption value of each limited partnership unit redeemed. The Company has the control and ability to settle such requests in shares. These rights may not be exercised under certain circumstances which could cause the Company to lose its REIT election. There were 134,383 OP Units redeemed during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 6,000 units redeemed during the year ended December 31, 2019.
The following summarizes the activity for noncontrolling interests recorded as equity for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2019:2020:
| | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | | Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Beginning balance | Beginning balance | $ | 245,040 | | | $ | 232,203 | | Beginning balance | $ | 226,550 | | | $ | 245,040 | |
| Contributions/issuance of noncontrolling interests | 0 | | | 30,039 | | |
| Reclass of noncontrolling interest subject to redemption | Reclass of noncontrolling interest subject to redemption | 263 | | | 0 | | Reclass of noncontrolling interest subject to redemption | (31) | | | 224 | |
| Repurchase of noncontrolling interest | Repurchase of noncontrolling interest | (1,137) | | | 0 | | Repurchase of noncontrolling interest | 0 | | | (1,137) | |
| Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | 1,068 | | | 1,861 | | Issuance of stock dividend for noncontrolling interest | 0 | | | 1,068 | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (10,556) | | | (19,716) | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,698) | | | (13,306) | |
| Allocated distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | Allocated distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | (23) | | | (42) | | Allocated distributions to noncontrolling interests subject to redemption | (5) | | | (29) | |
| Net (loss) income | Net (loss) income | (598) | | | 3,749 | | Net (loss) income | (569) | | | (1,732) | |
| Other comprehensive loss | Other comprehensive loss | (4,165) | | | (3,054) | | Other comprehensive loss | 1,748 | | | (3,578) | |
| Ending balance | Ending balance | $ | 229,892 | | | $ | 245,040 | | Ending balance | $ | 224,995 | | | $ | 226,550 | |
Noncontrolling interests subject to redemption
Operating partnership units issued pursuant to the Will Partners property contribution are not included in permanent equity on the consolidated balance sheets. The partners holding these units can cause the general partner to redeem the units for the cash value, as defined in the CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership agreement. As the general partner does not control these redemptions, these units are presented on the consolidated balance sheets as noncontrolling interest subject to redemption at their redeemable value. The net income (loss) and distributions attributed to these limited partners is allocated proportionately between common stockholders and other noncontrolling interests that are not considered redeemable.
11. Related Party Transactions
Summarized below are the related party costs incurred by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and any related amounts receivable and payable as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Incurred for the Three Months Ended | | Receivable as of |
| March 31, | | March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| Assets Assumed through the Self-Administration Transaction | | | | | | | |
Other fees | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 294 | | | $ | 293 | |
| Due from GCC | | | | | | | |
| Reimbursable Expense Allocation | 0 | | | 16 | | | 4 | | | 4 | |
| Payroll/Expense Allocation | 5 | | | 99 | | | 1,119 | | | 1,114 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Total | $ | 5 | | | $ | 115 | | | $ | 1,417 | | | $ | 1,411 | |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
11. Related Party Transactions
Summarized below are the related party costs incurred by the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and any related amounts receivable and payable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Incurred for the Nine Months Ended | | Receivable as of |
| September 30, | | September 30, | | December 31, |
| 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| Assets Assumed through the Self-Administration Transaction | | | | | | | |
| Cash to be received from an affiliate related to deferred compensation and other payroll costs | $ | 0 | | | $ | 658 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
Other fees | 150 | | | 0 | | | 201 | | | 352 | |
| Due from GCC | | | | | | | |
| Reimbursable Expense Allocation | 16 | | | 0 | | | 5 | | | 4 | |
| Payroll/Expense Allocation | 300 | | | 321 | | | 781 | | | 481 | |
| Due from Affiliates | | | | | | | |
| Payroll/Expense Allocation | 0 | | | 1,217 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| O&O Costs (including payroll allocated to O&O) | 0 | | | 157 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Other Fees | 0 | | | 6,375 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| Total | $ | 466 | | | $ | 8,728 | | | $ | 987 | | | $ | 837 | |
| | | Incurred for the Nine Months Ended | | Payable as of | | Incurred for the Three Months Ended | | Payable as of |
| | September 30, | | September 30, | | December 31, | | March 31, | | March 31, | | December 31, |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| Expensed | Expensed | | | | | | | | Expensed | | | | | | | |
| Costs advanced by the advisor | Costs advanced by the advisor | $ | 1,546 | | | $ | 2,571 | | | $ | 1,120 | | | $ | 1,164 | | Costs advanced by the advisor | $ | 501 | | | $ | 627 | | | $ | 1,135 | | | $ | 1,085 | |
| Consulting fee - shared services | Consulting fee - shared services | 1,875 | | | 1,874 | | | 631 | | | 441 | | Consulting fee - shared services | 625 | | | 625 | | | 758 | | | 695 | |
| Disposition fees | 0 | | | 641 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | |
| Capitalized | | |
| Leasing commissions | 0 | | | 596 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | |
Acquisition fees | 0 | | | 942 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | |
| | Assumed through Self- Administration Transaction/Mergers | Assumed through Self- Administration Transaction/Mergers | | Assumed through Self- Administration Transaction/Mergers | |
| Earn-out | Earn-out | 0 | | | 0 | | | 338 | | | 2,919 | | Earn-out | 0 | | | 0 | | | 262 | | | 262 | |
| Stockholder Servicing Fee | Stockholder Servicing Fee | 0 | | | 693 | | | 2,354 | | | 4,994 | | Stockholder Servicing Fee | 0 | | | 0 | | | 223 | | | 494 | |
| Other fees | 0 | | | 20 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | |
| | Other | Other | | Other | |
| Distributions | Distributions | 8,353 | | | 10,089 | | | 712 | | | 1,365 | | Distributions | 2,142 | | | 4,009 | | | 739 | | | 736 | |
| Total | Total | $ | 11,774 | | | $ | 17,426 | | | $ | 5,155 | | | $ | 10,883 | | Total | $ | 3,268 | | | $ | 5,261 | | | $ | 3,117 | | | $ | 3,272 | |
Dealer Manager Agreement
GCEAR entered into a dealer manager agreement and associated form of participating dealer agreement (the "Dealer Manager Agreement") with the dealer manager for the Follow-On Offering. The terms of the Dealer Manager Agreement are substantially similar to the terms of the dealer manager agreement from GCEAR's initial public offering ("IPO"), except as it relates to the share classes offered and the fees to be received by the dealer manager. The Follow-On Offering terminated on September 20, 2020. See NotNote 9, Equity.
Distribution Fees
Subject to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.'s limitations on underwriting compensation, under the Dealer Manager Agreement the Company will payrequires payment to the dealer manager of a distribution fee for ongoing services rendered to stockholders by participating broker-dealers or broker-dealers servicing investors’ accounts, referred to as servicing broker-dealers. The fee accrues daily, is paid monthly in arrears, and is calculated based on the average daily NAV for the applicable month (the “Average NAV”).month.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
11. Related Party Transactions (continued)
Conflicts of Interest
Affiliated Dealer Manager
Since Griffin Capital Securities, LLC, the Company's dealer manager, is an affiliate of the Company's former sponsor, the Company does not have the benefit of an independent due diligence review and investigation of the type normally performed by an unaffiliated, independent underwriter in connection with the offering of securities. The Company's dealer manager is also serving as the dealer manager for Griffin-American Healthcare REIT III, Inc. ("GAHR III") and Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, Inc. ("GAHR IV"), each of which are publicly-registered, non-traded REITs, as wholesale marketing agent for Griffin Institutional Access Real Estate Fund (“GIA Real Estate Fund”) and Griffin Institutional Access Credit Fund ("GIA Credit Fund") both of which are non-diversified, closed-end management investment companies that are operated as interval funds under the 1940 Act, and as dealer manager or master placement agent for various private offerings.
Administrative Services Agreement
In connection with the EA Mergers, the Company assumed, as the successor of EA-1 and the EA-1 Operating Partnership, an Administrative Services Agreement (the "Administrative Services Agreement"), pursuant to which GCC and GC LLC continue to provide office space and certain operational and administrative services at cost to the Company's CurrentGCEAR Operating Partnership, Griffin Capital Essential Asset TRS, Inc., and GRECO, which may include, without limitation, the shared information technology, human resources, legal, due diligence, marketing, customer service, events, operations, accounting and administrative support services set forth in the Administrative Services Agreement. The Company pays GCC a monthly amount based on the actual costs anticipated to be incurred by GCC for the provision of such office space and services until the Company elects to provide such space and/or services for itself or through another provider, which amount is initially $187,1670.2 million per month, based on an approved budget. Such costs are reconciled quarterly and a full review of the costs will be performed at least annually. In addition, the Company will directly pay or reimburse GCC for the actual cost of any reasonable third-party expenses incurred in connection with the provision of such services.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
Certain Conflict Resolution Procedures
Every transaction that the Company enters into with affiliates is subject to an inherent conflict of interest. The Board may encounter conflicts of interest in enforcing the Company's rights against any affiliate in the event of a default by or disagreement with an affiliate or in invoking powers, rights or options pursuant to any agreement between the Company and affiliates.See the Company's Code of Ethics available at the "Corporate Governance" subpage of the Company's website at www.GCEAR.com for a detailed description of the Company's conflict resolution procedures.
12. Operating Leases
Lessor
The Company leases commercial and industrial space to tenants primarily under non-cancelable operating leases that generally contain provisions for minimum base rents plus reimbursement for certain operating expenses. Total minimum lease payments are recognized in rental income on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease and estimated reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance and other recoverable operating expenses are recognized in rental income in the period that the expenses are incurred.
The Company recognized $234.9$83.9 million and $212.8$76.8 million of lease income related to operating lease payments for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
12. Operating Leases (continued)
The Company's current leases have expirations ranging from 20202021 to 2044. The following table sets forth the undiscounted cash flows for future minimum base rents to be received under operating leases as of September 30, 2020:March 31, 2021:
| | | As of September 30, 2020 | | As of March 31, 2021 |
| Remaining 2020 | $ | 72,450 | | |
| 2021 | 2021 | 303,943 | | 2021 | $ | 284,016 | |
| 2022 | 2022 | 305,905 | | 2022 | 378,130 | |
| 2023 | 2023 | 292,005 | | 2023 | 363,061 | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 251,481 | | 2024 | 320,060 | |
| 2025 | | 2025 | 276,935 | |
| Thereafter | Thereafter | 1,137,808 | | Thereafter | 1,217,708 | |
| Total | Total | $ | 2,363,592 | | Total | $ | 2,839,910 | |
The future minimum base rents in the table above excludes tenant reimbursements of operating expenses, amortization of adjustments for deferred rent receivables and the amortization of above/below-market lease intangibles.
Lessee
Certain of the Company’s real estate are subject to ground leases. The Company’s ground leases are classified as either operating leases or financing leases based on the characteristics of each lease. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company leased 3 parcels of land located in Arizona under long-termhad 4 ground leases with expiration datesclassified as operating and 2 ground leases classified as financing. Each of September 2102, December 2095, and September 2102 with 0 options to renew. The Companythe Company’s ground leases office spacewere acquired as part of conducting day-to-day business in Chicago.the acquisition of real estate and no incremental costs were incurred for such ground leases. The Company’s ground leases are non-cancelable, and contain 0 renewal options. The Company's Chicago office space lease has a remaining lease term of approximately fivefour years and no option to renew.
The Company incurred operating lease costs of approximatelyapproximately $0.9 million and $0.7and $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020,and 2019, respectively, which are included in "Property Operating Expense" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Total cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $0.4$0.4 million and $0.3$0.4 million for three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
and 2019, respectively.
The Company incurred operating lease costs of approximately $2.8 million, and $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which are included in "Property Operating Expense" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Total cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $1.2 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amounts)
The following table sets forth the weighted-average for the lease term and the discount rate as of September 30, 2020:March 31, 2021:
| | | | | |
| Lease Term and Discount Rate | As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term in years. | 80.374.2 |
Weighted-average discount rate (1) | 4.98%4.82% |
(1) Because the rate implicit in each of the Company's leases was not readily determinable, the Company used an incremental borrowing rate. In determining the Company's incremental borrowing rate for each lease, the Company considered recent rates on secured borrowings, observable risk-free interest rates and credit spreads correlating to the Company's creditworthiness, the impact of collateralization and the term of each of the Company's lease agreements.
Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 were as follows:
| | | As of September 30, 2020 | | As of March 31, 2021 |
| Remaining 2020 | $ | 407 | | |
| | | Operating | | Financing |
| 2021 | 2021 | 1,632 | | 2021 | $ | 1,265 | | | $ | 345 | |
| 2022 | 2022 | 1,675 | | 2022 | 1,730 | | | 350 | |
| 2023 | 2023 | 1,741 | | 2023 | 1,795 | | | 355 | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 1,776 | | 2024 | 1,830 | | | 360 | |
| 2025 | | 2025 | 1,782 | | | 370 | |
| 2026 | | 2026 | 1,716 | | | 375 | |
| Thereafter | Thereafter | 286,738 | | Thereafter | 284,449 | | | 3,820 | |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | Total undiscounted lease payments | 293,969 | | Total undiscounted lease payments | 294,567 | | | 5,975 | |
| Less: imputed interest | Less: imputed interest | (248,483) | | Less: imputed interest | (247,824) | | | (2,286) | |
| Total lease liabilities | Total lease liabilities | $ | 45,486 | | Total lease liabilities | $ | 46,743 | | | $ | 3,689 | |
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and excluding per share amount)
13. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From time to time, the Company may become subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings, nor is the Company aware of any pending or threatened litigation that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition should such litigation be resolved unfavorably.
14. Declaration of Distributions
On March 30,December 17, 2020, the Board elected to change from a quarterly to a monthly declaration of distributions commencing in April 2020 in order to give the Board maximum flexibility due to the review of a prior potential strategic transactionJanuary 26, 2021 and to monitor and evaluate the situation related to the financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic. As noted elsewhere, the Company is continuing to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and believes it is prudent to continue to employ a more conservative cash management strategy due to the current environment. In light of these considerations, on June 15, 2020, July 28, 2020, AugustFebruary 25, 2020 and September 29, 2020,2021, the Board declared cash distributions in the amount of $0.000956284$0.000958904 per day ($0.35 per share annualized), subject to adjustments for class-specific expenses, per Class E share, Class T share, Class S share, Class D share, Class I share, Class A share, Class AA share and Class AAA share of common stock, for stockholders of such classes as of the close of each business day of the period from JulyJanuary 1, 20202021 through JulyJanuary 31, 2020, from August2021, February 1, 20202021 through AugustFebruary 28, 2021, and March 1, 2021 through March 31, 2020, from September 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The Company paid such January, February and March distributions to each stockholder of record on August 3, 2020, SeptemberFebruary 1, 2020, October2021, March 1, 2020,2021, and November 2, 2020, respectively.April 1, 2021, respectively, as determined by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
15. Subsequent Events
First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On October 1, 2020, the Company entered into the first amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”) which eliminates the requirement to obtain approval of the majority lenders, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, to enter into any merger which will result in an increase in total asset value of the Company by 25% or more; allowing for greater flexibility in the acquisition of assets or portfolios of assets.
Cash Distributions
On October 19, 2020,March 25, 2021, the Board declared cash(i) approved the declaration of distributions on a quarterly basis, as opposed to monthly, beginning with distributions for the monthperiod commencing on April 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2021; and (ii) declared an all-cash distribution rate, based on 365 days in the calendar year, of November 2020 of $0.000956284$0.000958904 per day ($0.35 per share annualized), subject to adjustments for class-specific expenses, per Class E share, Class T share, Class S share, Class D share, Class I share, Class A share, Class AA share and Class AAA share of common stock, for stockholders of record at the close of each business day for the period commencing on NovemberApril 1, 20202021 and ending on NovemberJune 30, 2020.2021. The Company willintends to pay such distributions for said period to each stockholder of record at such time in December 2020after the end of each month during the period as determined by the Company’sCompany's Chief Executive Officer.
Agreement
GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2021
(Unaudited; dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted and Plan of Merger with Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT II), Inc.
On October 29, 2020, the Company GRT (Cardinal REIT Merger Sub), LLC, a Maryland limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("Cardinal Merger Sub"), the Current Operating Partnership, GRT OP (Cardinal New GP Sub), LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Current Operating Partnership ("New GP Sub"), GRT OP (Cardinal LP Merger Sub), LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Current Operating Partnership ("LP Merger Sub"), GRT OP (Cardinal OP Merger Sub), LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a subsidiary of LP Merger Sub and New GP Sub ("OP Merger Sub" and, together with the Company, Cardinal Merger Sub, the Current Operating Partnership, New GP Sub and LP Merger Sub, the "GCEAR Parties"), Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT II), Inc., a Maryland corporation ("CCIT II"), Cole Corporate Income Operating Partnership II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership and a wholly owned subsidiary of CCIT II (the "CCIT II Operating Partnership"), and CRI CCIT II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of CCIT II ("CCIT II LP" and, together with CCIT II and the CCIT II Operating Partnership, the "CCIT II Parties"), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "CCIT II Merger Agreement").
The combined company (the "Combined Company") following the "CCIT II Mergers" (as such term is defined herein) will retain the name "Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc." The Combined Company, as of October 29, 2020, would have a total asset value of approximately $5.8 billion, and would own 125 properties in 26 states, consisting of approximately
31 million square feet. On a pro forma basis, as of June 30, 2020, the Combined Company portfolio will be approximately 90% leased, on a weighted average basis, with a remaining weighted average lease term of 7.4 years, approximately 58% of the net rent will come from properties leased to tenants and/or guarantors who have, or whose non-guarantor parent companies have, investment grade or what management believes are generally equivalent ratings and no tenant will represent more than 3.3% of the 12-month forward net rents of the Combined Company, with the top ten tenants comprising, collectively, approximately 25% of the net rents of the Combined Company.
Prior to entering into the CCIT II Merger Agreement, CCIT II (a) terminated the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 30, 2020, by and among CCIT II, CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. (“CMFT”), and Thor II Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMFT (as amended, the "CMFT Merger Agreement"), in accordance with Section 9.1(c)(ii) of the CMFT Merger Agreement, and (b) paid to CMFT the termination fee equal to $7.38 million in accordance with the CMFT Merger Agreement, and will pay to CMFT the amount of CMFT’s Expenses (as defined in the CMFT Merger Agreement), up to $3.69 million, required to be paid pursuant to the terms of the CMFT Merger Agreement (such amounts together, the “CMFT Termination Payment”).
Subject to the terms and conditions of the CCIT II Merger Agreement, at the Closing (as defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement) (i) CCIT II will merge with and into Cardinal Merger Sub (the “REIT Merger”), with Cardinal Merger Sub being the surviving entity, (ii) OP Merger Sub will merge with and into CCIT II Operating Partnership (the “CCIT II Partnership Merger”), with the CCIT II Operating Partnership being the surviving entity and (iii) CCIT II LP will merge with and into LP Merger Sub (the “LP Merger” and, together with the REIT Merger and the CCIT II Partnership Merger, the “CCIT II Mergers”) with LP Merger Sub being the surviving entity.
At the effective time of the CCIT II Partnership Merger and subject to the terms and conditions of the CCIT II Merger Agreement, each issued and outstanding share of CCIT II’s Class A common stock, $0.01 par valueexcluding per share (“CCIT II Class A Common Stock”), and Class T common stock, $0.01 par value per share (“CCIT II Class T Common Stock” and together with the CCIT II Class A Common Stock, "CCIT II Common Stock"), will be converted into the right to receive 1.392 shares of the Company's Class E common stock, $0.001 par value per share ("Class E Common Stock"), subject to the treatment of fractional shares in accordance with the CCIT II Merger Agreement (the "REIT Merger Consideration"). At the effective time of the REIT Merger and subject to the terms and conditions of the CCIT II Merger Agreement, each issued and outstanding share of CCIT II Class A Common Stock granted under CCIT II’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, whether vested or unvested, will be cancelled in exchange for an amount equal to the REIT Merger Consideration.amounts)
At the effective time of the CCIT II Partnership Merger and subject to the terms and conditions of the CCIT II Merger Agreement, (i) each issued and outstanding partnership unit of the CCIT II Operating Partnership (“CCIT II Operating Partnership Units”) held by CCIT II will be converted into the right to receive 1.392 shares of the Current Operating Partnership’s Class E units, subject to the treatment of fractional units in accordance with the CCIT II Merger Agreement, and CCIT II will be admitted as a limited partner of the Current Operating Partnership and (ii) each issued and outstanding CCIT II Operating Partnership Unit held by CCIT II LP will automatically be cancelled and cease to exist, and no consideration shall be paid, in connection with or as a consequence of the CCIT II Partnership Merger.15. Subsequent Events
At the effective time of the LP Merger and subject to the terms and conditions of the CCIT II Merger Agreement, all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests in CCIT II LP will automatically be cancelled and cease to exist, and no consideration shall be paid, in connection with or as a consequence of the LP Merger.
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, it is intended that (i) the REIT Merger shall qualify as a “reorganization” under, and within the meaning of, Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the CCIT II Merger Agreement is intended to be adopted as a “plan of reorganization” for purposes of Sections 354 and 361 of the Code and (ii) the CCIT II Partnership Merger and the LP Merger together shall be treated as a contribution by CCIT II of all of its assets, subject to all of its liabilities, to the Current Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership interests of the Current Operating Partnership pursuant to Section 721 of the Code.
The CCIT II Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants, including covenants relating to the conduct of the Company's and CCIT II's respective businesses during the period between the execution of the
CCIT II Merger Agreement and the completion of the CCIT II Mergers, subject to certain exceptions. The CCIT II Merger Agreement also contains a representation and warranty on behalf of CCIT II that, prior to entering into the CCIT II Merger Agreement, CCIT II terminated the CMFT Merger Agreement (and paid CMFT the CMFT Termination Payment) and entered into the CCIT II Merger Agreement in compliance with the terms of the CMFT Merger Agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the CCIT II Merger Agreement, CCIT II and its subsidiaries and representatives may not solicit, provide information or enter into discussions concerning proposals relating to alternative business combination transactions, subject to certain limited exceptions set forth in the CCIT II Merger Agreement.
The CCIT II Merger Agreement also provides that prior to the Stockholder Approval (as defined herein), CCIT II's board of directors may, under specified circumstances, make an Adverse Recommendation Change (as defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement), including withdrawing its recommendation of the REIT Merger, subject to complying with certain conditions set forth in the CCIT II Merger Agreement.
The CCIT II Merger Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including but not limited to, by either the Company or CCIT II if the Mergers have not been consummated on or before 11:59 p.m. New York time on May 30, 2021 (the "Outside Date"), if a final and non-appealable order is entered permanently restraining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the CCIT II Merger Agreement, if the Stockholder Approval has not been obtained at the meeting of CCIT II’s stockholders to be called to consider the REIT Merger or upon a material uncured breach of the respective obligations, covenants or agreements by the other party that would cause the closing conditions in the CCIT II Merger Agreement not to be satisfied.
In addition, CCIT II may terminate the CCIT II Merger Agreement in order to enter into an "Alternative Acquisition Agreement" with respect to a "Superior Proposal" (each as defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement) at any time prior to receipt by CCIT II of the Stockholder Approval pursuant to and subject to the terms and conditions of the CCIT II Merger Agreement.
The Company may terminate the CCIT II Merger Agreement, in certain limited circumstances, prior to the receipt of the Stockholder Approval, including upon (i) an Adverse Recommendation Change, (ii) a tender offer or exchange offer that is commenced which CCIT II's board of directors fails to recommend against or (iii) a breach by CCIT II, in any material respect, of its obligations under the no solicitation provisions set forth in the CCIT II Merger Agreement.
If the CCIT II Merger Agreement is terminated because the CCIT II Mergers were not consummated before the Outside Date or because the Stockholder Approval was not obtained, and (i) an "Acquisition Proposal" (as defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement) has been publicly announced or otherwise communicated to CCIT II's stockholders prior to the Stockholders Meeting (as defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement), and (ii) within 12 months after the date of such termination (A) CCIT II consummates or enters into an agreement (that is thereafter consummated) in respect of an Acquisition Proposal for 50% or more of CCIT II’s equity or assets or (B) the board of directors of CCIT II recommends or fails to recommend against an Acquisition Proposal structured as a tender or exchange offer for 50% or more of CCIT II’s equity and such Acquisition Proposal is actually consummated, then CCIT II must pay the Company a termination fee of $18.45 million and up to $3.69 million as reimbursement for the Company's Expenses (as defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement).
If the CCIT II Merger Agreement is terminated in connection with CCIT II’s acceptance of a Superior Proposal or making an Adverse Recommendation Change, then CCIT II must pay to the Company a termination fee of $18.45 million and up to $3.69 million as reimbursement for the Company's Expenses.
If the CCIT II Merger Agreement is terminated because any breach of any representation or warranty or failure to perform or comply with any obligation, covenant or agreement on the part of any of the CCIT II Parties set forth in the CCIT II Merger Agreement has occurred that would cause any of the closing conditions not to be satisfied, then CCIT II must pay to the Company up to $3.69 million as reimbursement for the Company’s Expenses.
If the CCIT II Merger Agreement is terminated because any breach of any representation or warranty or failure to perform or comply with any obligation, covenant or agreement on the part of any of the GCEAR Parties set forth in the CCIT II Merger Agreement has occurred that would cause any of the closing conditions not to be satisfied, then the Company must pay to CCIT II (i) an amount equal to the CMFT Termination Payment and (ii) $3.69 million as reimbursement for CCIT II’s Expenses.
The obligation of each party to consummate the CCIT II Mergers is subject to a number of customary conditions, including receipt of the approval of the REIT Merger (and of an amendment to CCIT II’s charter that is required to consummate the REIT Merger) by holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the CCIT II Common Stock entitled to vote thereon (the “Stockholder Approval”), delivery of certain documents and legal opinions, the truth and correctness of the representations and warranties of the parties (subject to the materiality standards contained in the CCIT II Merger Agreement), the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed by the Company to register the shares of the Class E Common Stock to be issued as consideration in the REIT Merger, and the absence of a CCIT II Material Adverse Effect or GCEAR Material Adverse Effect (as each term is defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement).
The Company's obligation to consummate the CCIT II Mergers is not subject to a financing condition. Until the effective time of the REIT Merger, each of the Company and CCIT II are permitted to declare and pay distributions in an amount less than or equal to an annual rate of five percent of its net asset value as of June 30, 2020, ratably over the calendar year.
The CCIT II Merger Agreement provides that the Company's board of directors will take such action as necessary to cause three (3) Independent Directors (as defined in the charters of each of CCIT II and the Company) serving as members of the board of directors of CCIT II to be elected to the Company's board of directors effective as of the effective time of the REIT Merger to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company. In connection with such next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company will recommend to the Company's board of directors at least one (1) of such CCIT directors for election to the Company's board of directors at such annual meeting of stockholders.
The foregoing description of the CCIT II Merger Agreement is only a summary, does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the CCIT II Merger Agreement, which was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 2, 2020.
Termination Agreement
Concurrently with the entry into the CCIT II Merger Agreement, the Company, CCIT II and Cole Corporate Income Management II, LLC (the “CCIT II Advisor”) entered into a letter agreement (the “Termination Agreement”). Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, the Advisory Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2013, by and between CCIT II and the CCIT II Advisor (as amended, the “CCIT II Advisory Agreement”) will be terminated upon consummation of the CCIT II Mergers. Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, (i) upon consummation of the CCIT II Mergers or (ii) termination of the CCIT II Advisory Agreement, if such termination occurs prior to the earlier of the consummation of the CCIT II Mergers and June 30, 2021, for certain reasons other than a material breach of the CCIT II Advisory Agreement by the CCIT II Advisor, CCIT II will pay the CCIT II Advisor the “Subordinated Performance Fee” (as defined in the CCIT II Advisory Agreement) in an amount equal to $26,688,591 and the “Disposition Fee” (as defined in the CCIT II Advisory Agreement) in an amount equal to $1.75 million. The Termination Agreement also provides that the CCIT II Advisor will not terminate the CCIT II Advisory Agreement with effect prior to the earlier of the consummation of the CCIT II Mergers and June 30, 2021, other than in the event of material breach of the CCIT II Advisory Agreement by CCIT II. In the event that the CCIT II Merger Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, the Termination Agreement will be automatically terminated.
The foregoing description of the Termination Agreement is only a summary, does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Termination Agreement, which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 2, 2020.
DRP Offering
As of November 4, 2020,May 5, 2021, the Company had issued 32,707,22934,340,675 shares of the Company'sCompany’s common stock pursuant to the DRP offerings for approximately $315.8 million. $330.4 million (includes historical amounts sold by EA-1 prior to the EA Mergers).
COVID-19Sale of Properties
Subsequent to September 30, 2020, the global and U.S. economies continue to be severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The consequences of the pandemic and its impact on the economy continue to evolve and the full extent of the impact is uncertain as of the date of this filing. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s results will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken to contain it or treat its impact. In recent months,
On April 12, 2021, the Company continues to take certain affirmative steps whichsold the Company believes helps to position the Company2200 Channahon Road property located in a manner that will assist the Company in withstanding the current uncertainty relatingJoliet, Illinois for total proceeds of $11.5 million, less closing costs and other closing credits. The property sold for an approximate amount equal to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following:carrying value.
•Proactively communicating with the Company's tenants and property managers to ensure lines of communication remain open related to operations and safety protocols prior to and related to decisions to return to work in accordance with various jurisdictional guidelines;
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Monitoring the near-term solvency and liquidity of the Company's tenants and the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact their business;
•Regularly communicating with KeyBank regarding availability under the Company's Revolving Credit Facility, which affords the Company with substantial current liquidity;
•Continuing to closely monitor the Company's cash flow projections and actively updating its projections based upon current information, as well as testing for future contingencies; and
•Continuing to evaluate a potential strategic transaction, as well as monitoring market opportunities that could enhance our long-term value and performance.
The Company is currently working with certain tenants that have requested rent relief due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to determine appropriate lease concessions. To date, 2 lease concessions have been granted. On April 10, 2020, the FASB issued a Staff Q&A to respond to some frequently asked questions about accounting for lease concessions related to the effects of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, for concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, an entity will not have to analyze each contract to determine whether enforceable rights and obligations for concessions exist in the contract and can elect to apply or not apply the lease modification guidance to those contracts. Entities may make the elections for any lessor-provided concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., deferrals of lease payments, cash payments made to the lessee, reduced future lease payments) as long as the concession does not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or the obligations of the lessee. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of lease concessions and the appropriate accounting for those concessions. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” within “Part II - Other Information” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for a discussion about risks that COVID-19 directly or indirectly may pose to the Company's business.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Consolidated Financial Statements, and the notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” preceding Part I. As used herein, “we,” “us,” and “our” mean EA-1 and one or more of EA-1’s subsidiaries for periods prior to the Mergers, and GCEAR and one or more of GCEAR’s subsidiaries for periods following the Mergers.
In connection with the Mergers, we were the legal acquirer and EA-1 was the accounting acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Thus, the financial information set forth herein subsequent to the Mergers reflects results of the combined entity, and the financial information set forth herein prior to the Mergers reflects EA-1’s results. For this reason, period to period comparisons may not be meaningful.2020.
Overview
We are a public,Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. is an internally managed, publicly-registered non-traded REIT that invests primarily in business essentialREIT. We own and operate a geographically diversified portfolio of strategically-located, high-quality corporate office and industrial properties significantly occupied by athat are primarily net-leased to single tenant, diversified by corporate credit, physical geography, product type and lease duration. As of September 30, 2020, we have 43 employees. The Current Operating Partnership and GRECO are our subsidiaries and are the entities through which we conduct our business. The Current Operating Partnership owns, directly or indirectly, all of the propertiestenants that we have acquired.determined to be creditworthy.
The GCEAR platform was founded in 2009 and we have since grown to become one of the largest office and industrial-focused net-lease REITs in the United States. Since our founding, our mission has been consistent – to generate long-term results for our stockholders by combining the durability of high-quality corporate tenants, the stability of net leases and the power of proactive management. To achieve this mission, we leverage the skills and expertise of our employees, who have experience across a range of disciplines including acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, property management, development, finance, law and accounting. They are led by an experienced senior management team with an average of approximately 30 years of commercial real estate experience.
On March 1, 2021, we completed our previously announced acquisition of CCIT II for approximately $1.3 billion, including transaction costs, in a stock-for-stock transaction. This transaction is a continuation of our strategy since inception to strategically grow the portfolio with assets consistent with our investment strategy, improve our portfolio statistics, strengthen the balance sheet, and maximize stockholder value. At the effective time of the CCIT II Merger, each issued and outstanding share of CCIT II Class A common stock and each issued and outstanding share of CCIT II Class T common stock was converted into the right to receive 1.392 shares of our Class E common stock.
As of September 30, 2020, our real estate portfolio consisted of 99March 31, 2021, we owned 123 properties in 25 states and 114 lessees consisting substantially of office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities and two(including one land parcelsparcel held for future development with a combined acquisition value of approximately $4.2 billion, including the allocation of the purchase price to above and below-market lease valuation.development) in 26 states. Our contractual net rent for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020 was approximately $287.8March 31, 2021 is expected to be approximately $359.5 million with approximately 59.4% generatedapproximately 63.5% expected to be generated by properties leased to tenants and/or guarantorsguaranteed, directly or entities whose non-guarantor parentindirectly, by companies we have investment grade or what management believes are generally equivalent ratings. Ourdetermined to be creditworthy. As of March 31, 2021 our portfolio basedwas approximately 90.2% leased (based on square footage, is approximately 88.6% leased as of September 30, 2020,footage), 90.1% occupied (based on square footage) with a weighted average remaining lease term of 7.0of 6.8 years, weighted average annual rent increases ofof approximately 2.1%,.
COVID-19 and a Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 52.1% as defined in our credit agreement.Outlook
COVID-19
We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our tenants and business partners. While we did not incur significant disruptions during the three months ended September 30, 2020 from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to predict the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows due to numerous uncertainties. These uncertainties include the scope, severity and duration of the outbreak, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others. The COVID-19 pandemic in many countries, including the United States, has significantly adversely impacted global economic activity and has contributed to volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of the pandemic has been rapidly evolving and, as cases of COVID-19 have continued to be identified, many countries, including the United States, have reacted by instituting various levels of quarantines, business and school closures and travel restrictions. Certain states and cities, including those where we own properties and where our principal place of business is located, have instituted similar measures, including various levels of “shelter“shelter in place” rules, and restrictions on the types of business that may continue to operate at full capacity. We cannot predict when restrictions currently in place will be lifted to some extent or entirely. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively impacting almost every industry, directly or indirectly, including industries in which the Companywe and our tenants operate.operate, which could result in a general decline in rents and an increased incidence of defaults under existing leases. The extent to which federal, state or local governmental authorities grant rent relief or other relief or enact amnesty programs applicable to our tenants in response to the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate the negative impacts that a slow down or recession could have on us. Demand for office space nationwide has declined and is likely to continue to decline due to the current economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs, government regulations and restrictions on travel and permitted businesses operations that may be extended in duration and become recurring, increased usage of teleworking arrangements and cost cutting resulting from the pandemic, which could lead to lower office occupancy.
While we did not incur significant disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 31, 2021, we are unable to predict the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows due to numerous uncertainties. These uncertainties include the continued severity, duration,
transmission rate and geographic spread of COVID-19 in the United States, the speed of the vaccine roll-out, effectiveness and willingness of people to take COVID-19 vaccines, the duration of associated immunity and their efficacy against emerging variants and mutations of COVID-19, the extent and effectiveness of other containment measures taken, and the response of the overall economy, the financial markets and the population, particularly in areas in which we operate. If we cannot operate our properties so as to meet our financial expectations, because of these or other risks, we may be prevented from growing the values of our real estate properties, and our financial condition, including our NAV per share, results of operations, cash flows, performance, or our ability to satisfy our debt obligations and/or to maintain our level of distributions to our stockholders may be adversely impacted or disrupted. We cannot predict the impact that the COVID-19 pandemicpandemic will have on our tenants and other business partners; however, any material effect on these parties could adversely impact us. As of November 1, 2020,May 5, 2021, we received July-OctoberJanuary-April 2021 rent payments from 100% of our portfolio. In addition, we have received a number of short-term rent relief inquiries from our tenants, most often in the form of rent deferral inquiries, or requests for further discussion from tenants. We believe some of these inquiries were opportunistic in nature and may not have been as a result of a direct financial need due to the outbreak. As of October 1, 2020,May 5, 2021, we granted twotwo of these deferral requests in 2020 that deferred three months of rent to be collected during 2021 without interest and represented less than 1.0% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.interest. While there are no current active short-term rent relief inquiries, we are unable to predict the amount of future rent relief inquiries and the July-January-April co
September collectionsllections and rent relief requests to-date may not be indicative of collections or requests in any future period. Additionally, not all tenant inquiries will ultimately result in lease concessions.
While the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business is not yet known, our management believes we are well-positioned from a liquidity perspective with $481.1 million of immediate liquidity as of March 31, 2021, consisting of $376.5 million undrawn on our $750 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the" Revolving Credit Facility") and $104.6 million of cash on hand. Included in these amounts is $125.0 million from our Revolving Credit Facility that we borrowed in April 2020 for potential upcoming capital expenditure requirements and to provide us with a flexible conservative cash management position. Additionally, our Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement increased our credit facility availability from $1.5 billion to $1.9 billion. See Part I "Item 1A. Risk Factors", contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for a further discussion about risks that COVID-19 directly or indirectly may pose to our business.
Our primary focus continues to be protecting the health and well-being of our employees and ensuring that there is limited operational disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the primary steps we have taken to accomplish these objectives were: (1) initially instituting elective telework arrangements and then following with mandatory telework arrangements with minor exceptions for certain “essential” business functions, (2) capital investment in technology solutions and hardware, as necessary, to allow for a fully remote workforce, (3) mandatory self-quarantines where necessary, (4) recommendations and FAQs to all employees regarding best practices to avoid infection, as well as steps to take in the event of an infection, (5) temporary prohibition of business travel, other than essential business travel approved by management, and (6) creation of an internal COVID-19 task force that meets weekly to discuss additional safety measures to ensure the safe return of our employees to the office, which plans will be finalized in accordance with applicable local guidelines, when such guidelines are established.
For further discussion regarding risks that COVID-19 directly or indirectly may pose to our business, refer to “Item 1A. Risk Factors” within “Part II - Other Information” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
NAV and NAV per Share Calculation
Our Board, including a majority of our independent directors, has adopted valuation procedures, as amended from time to time, that contain a comprehensive set of methodologies to be used in connection with the calculation of our NAV. As a public company, we are required to issue financial statements generally based on historical cost in accordance with GAAPgenerally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States as applicable to our financial statements. To calculate our NAV for the purpose of establishing a purchase and redemption price for our shares, we have adopted a model, as explained below, which adjusts the value of certain of our assets from historical cost to fair value. As a result, our NAV may differ from the amount reported as stockholder’s equity on the face of our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. When the fair value of our assets and liabilities are calculated for the purposes of determining our NAV per share, the calculation is generally in accordance with GAAP principles set forth in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. However, our valuation procedures and our NAV are not subject to GAAP and will not be subject to independent audit. Our NAV may differ from equity reflected on our audited financial statements, even if we are required to adopt a fair value basis of accounting for GAAP financial statement purposes in the future. Furthermore, no rule or regulation requires that we calculate NAV in a certain way. Although we believe our NAV calculation methodologies are consistent with standard industry practices, there is no established guidance among public REITs, whether listed or not, for calculating NAV in order to establish a purchase and redemption price. As a result, other public REITs may use different methodologies or assumptions to determine NAV.
On February 26, 2020, our Board approved the temporary suspension of (i) the primary portion of our Follow-On Offering, (as defined below) effective February 27, 2020; (ii) our SRP,share redemption program ("SRP"), effective March 28, 2020;
and (iii) our DRP,distribution reinvestment plan ("DRP"), effective March 8, 2020. Redemptions sought upon a stockholder's death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation were honored in the first quarter of 2020 in accordance with the terms of the SRP. The Follow-On Offering terminated with the expiration of the Registration Statementregistration statement on September 20, 2020. On July 16, 2020, our Board approved the (i) reinstatement of the DRP, effective July 27, 2020; (ii) amendment of the DRP to allow for the use of the most recently published NAV per share of the applicable share class available at the time of reinvestment as the DRP purchase price for each share class; and (iii) partial reinstatement of the SRP, effective August 17, 2020. After March 31, 2020, we (i) ceased publishing a daily updated estimate of our NAV per share; (ii) are continuing our internal procedures for calculating NAV per share; and (iii) will continue to publish updated estimates of our NAV per share on a quarterly basis. We published our updated September 30, 2020updated March 31, 2021 NAV per shareshare on October 20, 2020.April 23, 2021.
Prior to the suspension (and subsequent expiration) of our Follow-On Offering, we were offering to the public four classes of shares of our common stock, Class T shares, Class S shares, Class D shares and Class I shares with NAV-based pricing. The share classes had different selling commissions, dealer manager fees and ongoing distribution fees. Our NAV is calculated for each of these classes and our Class A shares, Class AA shares, Class AAA shares and Class E shares after the end of each business day that the New York Stock Exchange is open for unrestricted trading, by our NAV Accountant,accountant, ALPS Fund Services, Inc., a third-party firm approved by our Board, including a majority of our independent directors. Our Board, including a majority of our independent directors, may replace our NAV Accountantaccountant with another party, if it is deemed appropriate to do so. Our Board, including a majority of the independent directors, has adopted valuation procedures that contain a comprehensive set of methodologies to be used in connection with the calculation of our NAV.
At the end of each such trading day, before taking into consideration accrued distributions or class-specific expense accruals, any change in the aggregate company NAV (whether an increase or decrease) is allocated among each class of shares based on each class’s relative percentage of the previous aggregate company NAV plus issuances of shares that were effective the previous trading day. Changes in the aggregate company NAV reflect factors including, but not limited to, unrealized/realized gains (losses) on the fair value of our real property portfolio and our management company, any applicable organization and offering costs and any expense reimbursements, real estate-related assets and liabilities, daily accruals for income and expenses, amortization of transaction costs, and distributions to investors. Changes in our aggregate company NAV also include material non-recurring events, such as capital expenditures and material property acquisitions and dispositions. On an ongoing basis, we will adjust the accruals to reflect actual operating results and the outstanding receivable, payable and other account balances resulting from the accumulation of daily accruals when such financial information is available.
Our most significant source of net income is property income. We accrue estimated income and expenses on a daily basis based on annual budgets as adjusted from time to time to reflect changes in the business throughout the year. For the first month following a property acquisition, we calculate and accrue portfolio income with respect to such property based on the performance of the property before the acquisition and the contractual arrangements in place at the time of the acquisition, as identified and reviewed through our due diligence and underwriting process in connection with the acquisition. For the purpose of calculating our NAV, all organization and offering costs reduce NAV as part of our estimated income and expense accrual. On a periodic basis, our income and expense accruals are adjusted based on information derived from actual operating results.
We will include the fair value of our liabilities as part of our NAV calculation. Our liabilities include, without limitation, property-level mortgages, interest rate swaps, accrued distributions, the fees payable to the dealer manager, accounts payable, accrued company-level operating expenses, any company or portfolio-level financing arrangements and other liabilities. Liabilities will be valued using widely accepted methodologies specific to each type of liability. Our mortgage debt and related derivatives, if any, will typically be valued at fair value in accordance with GAAP.
Following the calculation and allocation of changes in the aggregate company NAV as described above, NAV for each class is adjusted for accrued distributions and the accrued distribution fee, to determine the current day’s NAV. The purchase price of Class T and Class S shares is equal to the applicable NAV per share plus the applicable selling commission and/or dealer manager fee. Selling commissions and dealer manager fees have no effect on the NAV of any class.
NAV per share for each class is calculated by dividing such class’s NAV at the end of each trading day by the number of shares outstanding for that class on such day.
Under GAAP, we will accrueaccrued the full cost of the distribution fee as an offering cost for Class T, Class S, and Class D shares up to the 9.0% limit at the time such shares arewere sold. For purposes of NAV, we will recognize the distribution fee as a reduction of NAV on a daily basis as such fee is accrued. We intend to reduce the net amount of distributions paid to stockholders by the portion of the distribution fee accrued for such class of shares, so that the result is that although the obligation to pay future distribution fees is accrued on a daily basis and included in the NAV calculation, it is not expected to impact the NAV of the shares because of the adjustment to distributions.
Set forth below are the components of our daily NAV as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and June 30,December 31, 2020, calculated in accordance with our valuation procedures (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | September 30, 2020 | | June 30, 2020 |
| Real Estate Asset Fair Value | $ | 4,299,301 | | | $ | 4,295,142 | |
| Investments in Unconsolidated Entities | 4,100 | | | 2,485 | |
| Goodwill (Management Company Value) | 230,000 | | | 230,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap (Unrealized Loss) | (62,478) | | | (64,515) | |
| Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock | (125,000) | | | (125,000) | |
| Other Assets, net | 158,843 | | | 151,250 | |
| Total Debt at Fair Value | (2,172,130) | | | (2,171,440) | |
| NAV | $ | 2,332,636 | | | $ | 2,317,922 | |
| | | | |
| Total Shares and OP Units Outstanding | 262,064,167 | | | 261,628,173 | |
| NAV per share | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 8.86 | |
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| | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| Real Estate Asset Fair Value | $ | 5,627,947 | | | $ | 4,277,879 | |
| Investments in Unconsolidated Entities | 4,100 | | | 4,100 | |
| Goodwill (Management Company Value) | 230,000 | | | 230,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap (Unrealized Loss) | (39,823) | | | (56,776) | |
| Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock | (125,000) | | | (125,000) | |
| Other Assets, net | 60,948 | | | 157,182 | |
| Total Debt at Fair Value | (2,535,135) | | | (2,140,065) | |
| NAV | $ | 3,223,037 | | | $ | 2,347,320 | |
| | | | |
| Total Shares and OP Units Outstanding | 356,040,604 | | | 262,196,714 | |
| NAV per share | $ | 9.05 | | | $ | 8.95 | |
Our independent valuation firm utilized the discounted cash flow approach for 97 properties and the direct capitalization approach for one property in our portfolio with a weighted average of approximately 7.0 years remaining on their existing leases. The sales comparison approach was utilized for the Lynnwood land parcel. Since the Pepsi Bottling Ventures property was acquired in February 2020, we did not obtain a valuation for such property and used purchase pricefollowing approaches in calculating our NAV in accordance with our valuation procedures. procedures: (i) the discounted cash flow approach for 96 of the properties owned by us prior to the acquisition of the CCIT II properties, (ii) the direct capitalization approach for one of our properties owned by us prior to the acquisition of the CCIT II properties, and (iii) the sales comparison approach for the Lynwood land parcel.
As the CCIT II portfolio (26 properties) was acquired in March 2021, in accordance with our valuation procedures, the allocated purchase price for each of the 26 properties in the CCIT II portfolio was used in calculating our NAV.
The allocated purchase price of all of the CCIT II properties, including transaction costs, was approximately $1.3 billion, which is included in Gross Real Estate Asset Value. Other Assets (Liabilities), net is lower due to cash payments for transaction costs related to the purchase of CCIT II and capital expenditures incurred during the quarter by us.
The overall capitalization rate for the one property utilizing the direct capitalization approach duringfor the quarter was 5.25%. The following summarizes the range of cash flow discount rates and terminal capitalization rates for the 9796 properties using the discounted cash flow approach:
| | | Range | | Weighted Average | | Range | | Weighted Average |
| Cash Flow Discount Rate (discounted cash flow approach) | Cash Flow Discount Rate (discounted cash flow approach) | 6.00% | | 14.00% | | 7.53% | Cash Flow Discount Rate (discounted cash flow approach) | 5.50% | | 14.00% | | 7.55% |
| Terminal Capitalization Rate (discounted cash flow approach) | Terminal Capitalization Rate (discounted cash flow approach) | 5.25% | | 9.75% | | 6.85% | Terminal Capitalization Rate (discounted cash flow approach) | 5.00% | | 10.00% | | 6.80% |
The following table sets forth the changes to the components of NAV for the Company and the reconciliation of NAV changes for each class of shares (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
| | | Share Classes | | | Share Classes | |
| | Class T | | Class S | | Class D | | Class I | | Class E | | IPO (1) | | OP Units | | Total | | Class T | | Class S | | Class D | | Class I | | Class E | | IPO (1) | | OP Units | | Total |
| | NAV as of June 30, 2020 | $ | 4,971 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 364 | | | $ | 16,935 | | | $ | 1,374,817 | | | $ | 636,922 | | | $ | 283,897 | | | $ | 2,317,922 | | |
| NAV as of December 31, 2020 | | NAV as of December 31, 2020 | $ | 5,064 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 374 | | | $ | 17,207 | | | $ | 1,392,937 | | | $ | 645,820 | | | $ | 285,902 | | | $ | 2,347,320 | |
| Fund level changes to NAV | Fund level changes to NAV | | Fund level changes to NAV | |
| Unrealized gain on net assets | Unrealized gain on net assets | 71 | | | — | | | 5 | | | 240 | | | 19,492 | | | 9,028 | | | 4,015 | | | 32,851 | | Unrealized gain on net assets | 75 | | | — | | | 5 | | | 254 | | | 28,242 | | | 9,521 | | | 4,212 | | | 42,309 | |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | 4 | | | — | | | — | | | 15 | | | 1,209 | | | 560 | | | 249 | | | 2,037 | | Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | 31 | | | — | | | 1 | | | 105 | | | 11,143 | | | 3,935 | | | 1,738 | | | 16,953 | |
| Dividend accrual | Dividend accrual | (36) | | | — | | | (3) | | | (167) | | | (13,647) | | | (6,375) | | | (2,806) | | | (23,034) | | Dividend accrual | (36) | | | — | | | (4) | | | (164) | | | (16,089) | | | (6,287) | | | (2,748) | | | (25,328) | |
| Class specific changes to NAV | Class specific changes to NAV | | Class specific changes to NAV | |
| Stockholder servicing fees/distribution fees | Stockholder servicing fees/distribution fees | (13) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,042) | | | (8) | | | (1,063) | | Stockholder servicing fees/distribution fees | (13) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (13) | |
| NAV as of September 30, 2020 before share/unit sale/redemption activity | $ | 4,997 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 366 | | | $ | 17,023 | | | $ | 1,381,871 | | | $ | 639,093 | | | $ | 285,347 | | | $ | 2,328,713 | | |
| NAV as of March 31, 2021 before share/unit sale/redemption activity | | NAV as of March 31, 2021 before share/unit sale/redemption activity | $ | 5,121 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 376 | | | $ | 17,402 | | | $ | 1,416,233 | | | $ | 652,989 | | | $ | 289,104 | | | $ | 2,381,241 | |
| | Unit sale/redemption activity- Dollars | Unit sale/redemption activity- Dollars | | Unit sale/redemption activity- Dollars | |
| Amount sold | Amount sold | $ | 15 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | 3,098 | | | $ | 1,912 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,060 | | Amount sold | $ | 21 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 844,350 | | | $ | 2,809 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 847,231 | |
| Amount redeemed and to be paid | Amount redeemed and to be paid | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,137) | | | (1,137) | | Amount redeemed and to be paid | — | | | — | | | — | | | (29) | | | (4,497) | | | (909) | | | — | | | (5,435) | |
| NAV as of September 30, 2020 | $ | 5,012 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 368 | | | $ | 17,056 | | | $ | 1,384,969 | | | $ | 641,005 | | | $ | 284,210 | | | $ | 2,332,636 | | |
| NAV as of March 31, 2021 | | NAV as of March 31, 2021 | $ | 5,142 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 379 | | | $ | 17,421 | | | $ | 2,256,086 | | | $ | 654,889 | | | $ | 289,104 | | | $ | 3,223,037 | |
| | Shares/units outstanding as of June 30, 2020 | 554,114 | | | 1,802 | | | 40,583 | | | 1,890,912 | | | 154,897,501 | | | 72,269,981 | | | 31,973,282 | | | 261,628,175 | | |
| Shares/units outstanding as of December 31, 2020 | | Shares/units outstanding as of December 31, 2020 | 558,106 | | | 1,802 | | | 41,095 | | | 1,900,042 | | | 155,212,286 | | | 72,644,484 | | | 31,838,899 | | | 262,196,714 | |
| Shares/units sold | Shares/units sold | 1,618 | | | — | | | 206 | | | 3,735 | | | 348,466 | | | 216,335 | | | — | | | 570,360 | | Shares/units sold | 2,353 | | | — | | | 304 | | | 5,280 | | | 94,130,444 | | | 315,790 | | | — | | | 94,454,171 | |
| Shares/units redeemed | Shares/units redeemed | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 15 | | | (134,383) | | | (134,368) | | Shares/units redeemed | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,259) | | | (504,187) | | | (102,835) | | | — | | | (610,281) | |
| Shares/units outstanding as of September 30, 2020 | 555,732 | | | 1,802 | | | 40,789 | | | 1,894,647 | | | 155,245,967 | | | 72,486,331 | | | 31,838,899 | | | 262,064,167 | | |
| Shares/units outstanding as of March 31, 2021 | | Shares/units outstanding as of March 31, 2021 | 560,459 | | | 1,802 | | | 41,399 | | | 1,902,063 | | | 248,838,543 | | | 72,857,439 | | | 31,838,899 | | | 356,040,604 | |
| | NAV per share as of June 30, 2020 | $ | 8.97 | | | $ | 8.97 | | | $ | 8.95 | | | $ | 8.96 | | | $ | 8.88 | | | $ | 8.81 | | | |
| NAV per share as of December 31, 2020 | | NAV per share as of December 31, 2020 | $ | 9.07 | | | $ | 9.07 | | | $ | 9.06 | | | $ | 9.06 | | | $ | 8.97 | | | $ | 8.89 | | |
| Change in NAV per share/unit | Change in NAV per share/unit | 0.05 | | | 0.04 | | | 0.05 | | | 0.04 | | | 0.04 | | | 0.03 | | | Change in NAV per share/unit | 0.10 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.10 | | |
| NAV per share as of September 30, 2020 | $ | 9.02 | | | $ | 9.01 | | | $ | 9.00 | | | $ | 9.00 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 8.84 | | | |
| NAV per share as of March 31, 2021 | | NAV per share as of March 31, 2021 | $ | 9.17 | | | $ | 9.17 | | | $ | 9.16 | | | $ | 9.16 | | | $ | 9.07 | | | $ | 8.99 | | |
(1) IPO shares include Class A, Class AA, and Class AAA shares.
Revenue Concentration
No lessee or property, based on contractual net rents for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, pursuant to the respective in-place leases, was greater than 4.0%3.2% as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
The percentage of contractual net rents for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 by state, based on the respective in-place leases, is as follows (dollars in thousands):
| | State | State | | Net Rent(1) (unaudited) | | Number of
Properties | | Percentage of
Net Rent | State | | Contractual Net Rent(1) (unaudited) | | Number of
Properties | | Percentage of Contractual Net Rent |
| Texas | Texas | | $ | 33,570 | | | 11 | | | 11.7 | % | Texas | | $ | 41,393 | | | 15 | | | 11.5 | % |
| California | California | | 29,176 | | | 6 | | | 10.1 | | California | | 39,102 | | | 9 | | | 10.9 | |
| Arizona | | Arizona | | 34,063 | | | 10 | | | 9.5 | |
| Ohio | Ohio | | 25,603 | | | 11 | | | 8.9 | | Ohio | | 30,200 | | | 12 | | | 8.4 | |
| Arizona | | 25,293 | | | 8 | | | 8.8 | | |
| Georgia | Georgia | | 25,107 | | | 5 | | | 8.7 | | Georgia | | 26,235 | | | 5 | | | 7.3 | |
| Illinois | Illinois | | 22,549 | | | 9 | | | 7.8 | | Illinois | | 22,846 | | | 8 | | | 6.4 | |
| New Jersey | New Jersey | | 18,262 | | | 5 | | | 6.3 | | New Jersey | | 18,016 | | | 5 | | | 5.0 | |
| North Carolina | | North Carolina | | 17,333 | | | 9 | | | 4.8 | |
| Colorado | Colorado | | 14,343 | | | 5 | | | 5.0 | | Colorado | | 15,765 | | | 6 | | | 4.4 | |
| North Carolina | | 13,235 | | | 6 | | | 4.6 | | |
| Florida | | 10,666 | | | 4 | | | 3.7 | | |
| Massachusetts | | Massachusetts | | 15,242 | | | 5 | | | 4.2 | |
All Others (2) | All Others (2) | | 70,030 | | | 29 | | | 24.4 | | All Others (2) | | 99,279 | | | 39 | | | 27.6 | |
| Total | Total | | $ | 287,834 | | | 99 | | | 100.0 | % | Total | | $ | 359,474 | | | 123 | | | 100.0 | % |
(1) NetContractual net rent is based on (a) the contractual base rental payments assuming the lease requires the tenant to reimburse us for certain operating expenses or the property is self-managed by the tenant and the tenant is responsible for all, or substantially all, of the operating expenses; or (b) contractual rent payments less certain operating expenses that are our responsibility for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and includes assumptions that may not be indicative of the actual future performance of a property, including the assumption that the tenant will perform its obligations under its lease agreement during the next 12 months.
(2) On an individual basis, All Othersothers are 3.5%4.0% or less of total contractual net rents.rents on an individual state basis.
The percentage of contractual net rent for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, by industry, based on the respective in-place leases, is as follows (dollars in thousands):
| Industry (1) | Industry (1) | | Net Rent
(unaudited) | | Number of
Lessees | | Percentage of
Net Rent | Industry (1) | | Contractual Net Rent
(unaudited) | | Number of
Lessees | | Percentage of Contractual Net Rent |
| Capital Goods | Capital Goods | | $ | 39,525 | | | 19 | | | 13.7 | % | Capital Goods | | $ | 48,664 | | | 23 | | | 13.5 | % |
| Health Care Equipment & Services | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | 31,194 | | | 12 | | | 8.7 | |
| Retailing | Retailing | | 28,447 | | | 8 | | | 9.9 | | Retailing | | 30,400 | | | 8 | | | 8.5 | |
| Health Care Equipment & Services | | 27,278 | | | 10 | | | 9.5 | | |
| Materials | | Materials | | 28,829 | | | 8 | | | 8.0 | |
| Consumer Services | | Consumer Services | | 27,558 | | | 11 | | | 7.7 | |
| Insurance | Insurance | | 25,567 | | | 10 | | | 8.9 | | Insurance | | 26,497 | | | 11 | | | 7.4 | |
| Consumer Services | | 22,322 | | | 9 | | | 7.8 | | |
| Telecommunication Services | Telecommunication Services | | 19,150 | | | 5 | | | 6.7 | | Telecommunication Services | | 21,597 | | | 6 | | | 6.0 | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | 19,730 | | | 7 | | | 5.5 | |
| Diversified Financials | Diversified Financials | | 18,637 | | | 5 | | | 6.5 | | Diversified Financials | | 18,766 | | | 5 | | | 5.2 | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | | 16,317 | | | 6 | | | 5.7 | | |
| Consumer Durables & Apparel | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | 14,733 | | | 6 | | | 5.1 | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | 18,025 | | | 7 | | | 5.0 | |
| Energy | | 14,596 | | | 4 | | | 5.1 | | |
All Others (2) | All Others (2) | | 61,262 | | | 32 | | | 21.1 | | All Others (2) | | 88,214 | | | 38 | | | 24.5 | |
| Total | Total | | $ | 287,834 | | | 114 | | | 100.0 | % | Total | | $ | 359,474 | | | 136 | | | 100.0 | % |
(1) Industry classification based on the Global Industry Classification Standard.
(2) On an individual basis, All Others others account for less thanare 4.8%4.1% or less of total contractual net rents.rents on an individual industry basis.
The percentage of contractual net rent for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, for the top 10 tenants, based on the respective in-place leases, is as follows (dollars in thousands):
| | Tenant | Tenant | | Net Rent
(unaudited) | | Percentage of
Net Rent | Tenant | | Contractual Net Rent
(unaudited) | | Contractual Percentage of
Net Rent |
| General Electric Company | General Electric Company | | $ | 10,123 | | | 3.5 | % | General Electric Company | | $ | 11,666 | | | 3.2 | % |
| Keurig Green Mountain | | Keurig Green Mountain | | $ | 11,419 | | | 3.2 | % |
| Wood Group Mustang, Inc. | Wood Group Mustang, Inc. | | $ | 9,755 | | | 3.4 | | Wood Group Mustang, Inc. | | $ | 9,864 | | | 2.7 | % |
| Southern Company Services, Inc. | Southern Company Services, Inc. | | $ | 8,822 | | | 3.1 | | Southern Company Services, Inc. | | $ | 8,910 | | | 2.5 | % |
| McKesson Corporation | McKesson Corporation | | $ | 8,742 | | | 3.0 | | McKesson Corporation | | $ | 8,846 | | | 2.5 | % |
| LPL Holdings, Inc. | LPL Holdings, Inc. | | $ | 8,248 | | | 2.9 | | LPL Holdings, Inc. | | $ | 8,320 | | | 2.3 | % |
| Freeport Minerals Corporation | | Freeport Minerals Corporation | | $ | 7,629 | | | 2.1 | % |
| State Farm | State Farm | | $ | 7,293 | | | 2.5 | | State Farm | | $ | 7,385 | | | 2.1 | % |
| Digital Globe, Inc. | Digital Globe, Inc. | | $ | 7,217 | | | 2.5 | | Digital Globe, Inc. | | $ | 7,306 | | | 2.0 | % |
| Restoration Hardware | Restoration Hardware | | $ | 7,073 | | | 2.5 | | Restoration Hardware | | $ | 7,144 | | | 2.0 | % |
| Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC | | $ | 7,029 | | | 2.4 | | |
| SB U.S. LLC | | $ | 6,614 | | | 2.3 | | |
The tenant lease expirations by year based on contractual net rent for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
| Year of Lease Expiration (1) | Year of Lease Expiration (1) | | Net Rent
(unaudited) | | Number of
Lessees | | Approx. Square Feet | | Percentage of
Net Rent | Year of Lease Expiration (1) | | Contractual Net Rent
(unaudited) | | Number of
Lessees | | Approx. Square Feet | | Contractual Percentage of
Net Rent |
| Remaining 2020 | | $ | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | % | |
| 2021 | 2021 | | 3,861 | | | 7 | | | 773,700 | | | 1.3 | | 2021 | | $ | 2,744 | | | 5 | | | 332,000 | | | 0.8 | % |
| 2022 | 2022 | | 12,130 | | | 5 | | | 964,400 | | | 4.2 | | 2022 | | 13,613 | | | 9 | | | 1,049,300 | | | 3.8 | |
| 2023 | 2023 | | 23,911 | | | 10 | | | 1,378,200 | | | 8.3 | | 2023 | | 31,719 | | | 12 | | | 1,587,300 | | | 8.8 | |
| 2024 | 2024 | | 46,598 | | | 16 | | | 3,950,800 | | | 16.2 | | 2024 | | 48,430 | | | 17 | | | 4,443,500 | | | 13.5 | |
| 2025 | 2025 | | 34,778 | | | 19 | | | 2,644,700 | | | 12.1 | | 2025 | | 37,243 | | | 21 | | | 2,776,800 | | | 10.4 | |
| >2026 | | 166,556 | | | 57 | | | 14,235,754 | | | 57.9 | | |
| 2026 | | 2026 | | 29,288 | | | 9 | | | 2,462,700 | | | 8.1 | |
| >2027 | | >2027 | | 196,437 | | | 63 | | | 14,985,754 | | | 54.6 | |
| Vacant | Vacant | | — | | | — | | | 3,093,000 | | | — | | Vacant | | — | | | — | | | 3,015,613 | | | — | |
| Total | Total | | $ | 287,834 | | | 114 | | | 27,040,554 | | | 100.0 | % | Total | | $ | 359,474 | | | 136 | | | 30,652,967 | | | 100.0 | % |
(1) Expirations that occur on the last day of the month are shown as expiring in the subsequent month.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We have established accounting policies which conform to GAAP in the United States as contained in the FASB ASC. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to the various transactions had been different, it is possible that different estimates would have been applied, thus resulting in a different presentation of the financial statements. Additionally, other companies may use different estimates and assumptions that may impact the comparability of our financial condition and results of operations to those companies.
For further information about our critical accounting policies, refer to our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 20192020 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements.
Results of Operations
Overview
Our ability to re-lease space subject to expiring leases will impact our results of operations and is affected by economic and competitive conditions in our markets. Leases that comprise approximately 1.1% o 0.4% off our base rental revenue will expire during the period from OctoberApril 1, 20202021 to September 30,March 31, 2021.2022. We assume, based upon internal renewal probability estimates, that some of our tenants will renew and others will vacate and the associated space will be re-let subject to market leasing
assumptions. Using the aforementioned assumptions, we expect that the rental rates on the respective new leases may vary from the rates under existing leases expiring during the period from OctoberApril 1, 20202021 to September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, thereby resulting in revenue that may differ from the current in-place rents.
We are not aware of any other material trends or uncertainties, other than as discussed under "COVID-19 and Outlook" above and other than national economic conditions affecting real estate in general, that may reasonably be expected to have a material impact, favorable or unfavorable, on revenues or income from the acquisition, management and operations of properties other than those listed in Part I, Item 1A,1A., Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors2020.
Segment Information
The Company internally evaluates all of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020properties and in Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors included in this Form 10-Q.interests therein as one reportable segment.
Same Store Analysis
For the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, our "Same Store" portfolio consisted of 9796 properties, encompassing approximately 26.426.2 million square feet, with an acquisition value of $4.1 billion and contractual net rents of $282.9 millionrent for the 12-month period subsequent to September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021 of $286.4 million. Our "Same Store" portfolio includes properties which were held for a full period for all periods presented. The following table provides a comparative summary of the results of operations for the 7296 properties for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands):
| | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Increase/(Decrease) | | Percentage
Change | | Three Months Ended March 31, | | Increase/(Decrease) | | Percentage
Change |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
| Rental income | Rental income | $ | 98,607 | | | $ | 93,594 | | | $ | 5,013 | | | 5 | % | Rental income | $ | 93,125 | | | $ | 93,201 | | | $ | (76) | | | — | % |
| Property operating expense | Property operating expense | 13,937 | | | 14,271 | | | (334) | | | (2) | % | Property operating expense | 13,352 | | | 14,411 | | | (1,059) | | | (7) | % |
| Property management fees to non-affiliates | Property management fees to non-affiliates | 1,023 | | | 791 | | | 232 | | | 29 | % | Property management fees to non-affiliates | 876 | | | 863 | | | 13 | | | 2 | % |
| Property tax expense | Property tax expense | 9,326 | | | 9,549 | | | (223) | | | (2) | % | Property tax expense | 9,416 | | | 9,299 | | | 117 | | | 1 | % |
| Depreciation and amortization | Depreciation and amortization | 39,144 | | | 39,316 | | | (172) | | | 0 | % | Depreciation and amortization | 39,198 | | | 39,594 | | | (396) | | | (1) | % |
| Interest expense | 3,566 | | | 3,657 | | | (91) | | | (2) | % | |
Property Operating Expense
The decrease in property operating expense of approximately $1.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of lower utilities costs at one property (2200 Channahon Road).
Portfolio Analysis
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
The following table provides summary information about our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | Increase/(Decrease) | | Percentage
Change |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | |
| Rental income | $ | 101,355 | | | $ | 95,728 | | | $ | 5,627 | | | 6 | % |
| Property operating expense | 14,445 | | | 14,971 | | | (526) | | | (4) | % |
| Property tax expense | 9,679 | | | 9,548 | | | 131 | | | 1 | % |
| Property management fees to non-affiliates | 981 | | | 909 | | | 72 | | | 8 | % |
| General and administrative expenses | 9,469 | | | 7,665 | | | 1,804 | | | 24 | % |
| Corporate operating expenses to affiliates | 625 | | | 625 | | | — | | | — | % |
| Depreciation and amortization | 44,338 | | | 41,148 | | | 3,190 | | | 8 | % |
| Impairment provision | 4,242 | | | — | | | 4,242 | | | 100 | % |
| Interest expense | 20,685 | | | 19,961 | | | 724 | | | 4 | % |
Rental Income
The increase in rental income of approximately $5.0$5.6 million compared to the same period a year ago is primarily is athe result of (1) approximately $5.1$7.9 million increaseprimarily related to the CCIT II Merger during the current quarter; (2) approximately $4.3 million in current quarter leasing activity and amendments to existing tenant leases; and (2)(3) approximately $4.7$0.4 million in prior year operating expenses concessions expirations and common area management reconciliations; offset by (4) approximately $1.9 million in lower termination income, which includes termination income in the current year from the following tenants: Waste Management of Arizona, Inc., Intermec Technologies Corp., and Randstad Professionals US, compared to the prior year;same period a year ago; (5) approximately $2.7 million in expiring leases and terminations; and (6) approximately $2.2 million as a result of two properties sold subsequent to March 31, 2020.
Property Operating Expense
The decrease in property operating expense of approximately $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of (1) approximately $0.5 million in timing of repair and maintenance services performed; (2) approximately $0.4 million as a result of two properties sold subsequent to March 31, 2020; offset by (3) approximately $3.9$0.4 million in lease expirations; and (4) approximately $1.0 million in common area management reconciliations.related to the CCIT II Merger during the current quarter.
Property Management Fees to Non-Affiliates
The increase in property management fees to non-affiliates of approximately $0.2 million is a result of prior periods management fees paidthe CCIT II Merger during the quarter.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, our "Same Store" portfolio consisted of 72 properties, encompassing approximately 19.5 million square feet, with an acquisition value of $2.9 billion and net rents of $206.3 million subsequent to September 30, 2020. Our "Same Store" portfolio includes properties which were held for a full period for all periods presented. The following table provides a comparative summary of the results of operations for the 97 properties for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Increase/(Decrease) | | Percentage Change |
| 2020 | | 2019 | |
| Rental income | $ | 223,327 | | | $ | 228,229 | | | $ | (4,902) | | | (2) | % |
| Property operating expense | 36,350 | | | 35,544 | | | 806 | | | 2 | % |
| Property management fees to non-affiliates | 2,291 | | | 2,101 | | | 190 | | | 9 | % |
| Property tax expense | 23,737 | | | 23,885 | | | (148) | | | (1) | % |
| Depreciation and amortization | 78,405 | | | 80,570 | | | (2,165) | | | (3) | % |
| Interest expense | 6,041 | | | 6,300 | | | (259) | | | (4) | % |
Rental Income
The decrease in rental income of approximately $4.9 million compared to the same period a year ago primarily is a result of (1) approximately $20.9 million in expiring and early terminated leases; and (2) approximately $0.4 million in common area management reconciliations; offset by (3) an approximately $13.8 million increase in current period leasing activity and amendments to existing tenant leases; and (4) an approximately $2.9 million increase in termination income in the current year.
Property Management Fees to Non-Affiliates
The increase in property management fees to non-affiliates of approximately $0.2 million is a result of prior periods management fees paid during the quarter.
Depreciation and Amortization
The decrease in depreciation and amortization of approximately $2.2 million is primarily due to (1) approximately $6.6 million primarily as a result of early lease terminations/changes in useful life in the prior year and assets fully depreciated subsequent to September 30, 2019; offset by (2) $3.5 million in additions to fixed assets as the result of tenant improvements placed in service subsequent to September 30, 2019.
Portfolio Analysis
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
The following table provides summary information about our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Increase/(Decrease) | | Percentage
Change |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | |
| Rental income | $ | 100,002 | | | $ | 97,435 | | | $ | 2,567 | | | 3 | % |
| Property operating expense | 14,265 | | | 14,717 | | | (452) | | | (3) | % |
| Property tax expense | 9,330 | | | 10,050 | | | (720) | | | (7) | % |
| Property management fees to non-affiliates | 1,032 | | | 822 | | | 210 | | | 26 | % |
| General and administrative expenses | 8,207 | | | 7,519 | | | 688 | | | 9 | % |
| Corporate operating expenses to affiliates | 625 | | | 729 | | | (104) | | | (14) | % |
| Depreciation and amortization | 39,918 | | | 41,440 | | | (1,522) | | | (4) | % |
| Impairment provision | 9,572 | | | — | | | 9,572 | | | 100 | % |
| Interest expense | 20,314 | | | 19,560 | | | 754 | | | 4 | % |
| (Loss) Gain from investment in unconsolidated entities | (4,452) | | | 3,027 | | | (7,479) | | | (247) | % |
| Gain from disposition of assets | — | | | 8,441 | | | (8,441) | | | (100) | % |
Rental Income
The increase in rental income of approximately $2.6 million compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of (1) approximately $5.1 million in current quarter leasing activity and amendments to existing tenant leases; (2) an approximately $4.7 million increase in termination income in the current year; and (3) approximately $1.3 million as a result of two properties acquired subsequent to June 30, 2019; offset by (4) approximately $3.7 million related to two properties sold subsequent to September 30, 2019; (5) approximately $3.6 million in expiring leases; and (6) approximately $0.9 million in common area management reconciliations.
Property Tax Expense
The decrease in property tax expense of approximately $0.7 million compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of properties sold subsequent to June 30, 2019.
Property Management Fees to Non-Affiliates
The increase in property management fees to non-affiliates of approximately $0.2 million is a result of prior periods management fees paid during the quarter.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $0.7$1.8 million compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to (1) approximately $0.2$0.7 million in timing of hiring of employees; and (2) an approximately $0.3 million increase in transfer agent feesrestricted stock unit expense as a result of shareholder account activity comparedunits vesting during the three months ended March 31, 2021 to prior period.
Corporate Operating Expenses to Affiliates
Corporate operating expenses to affiliates decreased bydirectors and the amortization of our 2021 restricted stock unit grants; and (2) approximately $0.1$0.6 million primarilyincrease as thea result of a reconciliationan in number of the estimated shared services fee in the prior period.employees and profit sharing expense.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization decreasedincreased by approximately $1.5$3.2 million as a result of (1) approximately $4.1$4.8 million as a result of the CCIT II Merger during the three months ended March 31, 2021; (2) $1.3 million related to fixed asset additions subsequent to March 31, 2020 and in the current year; offset by (3) approximately $3.1 million related to fully depreciated or sold assets subsequent to September 30, 2019; offset by (2) approximately $2.1 million related to fixed asset additions subsequent to June 30, 2019 and in the current year.March 31, 2020.
Impairment Provision
The increase in impairment provision of approximately $9.6$4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of an impairment provision recorded duringimpairments at two properties in the current year for the 2275 Cabot Drive property.three months ended March 31, 2021: 2200 Channahon Road and Houston Westway I.
Interest Expense
The increase of approximately $0.8$0.7 million in interest expense as compared tofor the same period in the prior year is primarily the result of approximately (1) $4.0 million related to an increase in borrowing on our revolver of approximately $401.5 million as of September 30, 2020 compared to $171.5 million in the prior period; offset by (2) approximately $3.5 million as a result of lower interest rates.
Loss from Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
The increase of approximately $7.5 million in loss from investment in unconsolidated entitiesthree months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to the same period in the prior year is primarily the result of the anticipated liquidation of our unconsolidated investment, as discussed in Note 4, Investments.
Gain from Disposition of Assets
The decrease in gain from disposition of assetsdraw on the $400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025 and related interest expenses of approximately $8.4 million compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of the sale of the 7601 Technology Way property during the third quarter of 2019.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
In connection with the Mergers, we were the legal acquirer and EA-1 was the accounting acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Thus, the financial information set forth herein subsequent to the Mergers reflects results of the combined entity, and the financial information set forth herein prior to the Mergers reflects EA-1’s results. For this reason, period to period comparisons may not be meaningful.
The following table provides summary information about our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Increase/(Decrease) | | Percentage
Change |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | |
| Rental income | $ | 301,157 | | | $ | 277,276 | | | $ | 23,881 | | | 9 | % |
| Property operating expense | 42,158 | | | 39,091 | | | 3,067 | | | 8 | % |
| Property tax expense | 28,291 | | | 27,722 | | | 569 | | | 2 | % |
| Property management fees to non-affiliates | 2,780 | | | 2,620 | | | 160 | | | 6 | % |
| General and administrative expenses | 23,280 | | | 17,708 | | | 5,572 | | | 31 | % |
| Corporate operating expenses to affiliates | 1,875 | | | 1,453 | | | 422 | | | 29 | % |
| Depreciation and amortization | 120,947 | | | 112,311 | | | 8,636 | | | 8 | % |
| Impairment provision | 22,195 | | | — | | | 22,195 | | | 100 | % |
| Interest expense | 59,321 | | | 53,642 | | | 5,679 | | | 11 | % |
| (Loss) Gain from investment in unconsolidated entities | (6,523) | | | 1,919 | | | (8,442) | | | (440) | % |
| Gain from disposition of assets | 4,268 | | | 8,441 | | | (4,173) | | | (49) | % |
Rental Income
The increase in rental income of approximately $23.9 million compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of an increase of (1) approximately $35.9 million as a result of the Mergers and two properties acquired subsequent to September 2019; (2) approximately $13.8 million in current period leasing activity and amendments to existing tenant leases; and (3) an approximately $2.9 million increase in termination income in the current period; offset by (4) approximately $16.2 million related to expiring leases; (5) approximately $7.8 million related to two properties sold subsequent to September 30, 2019; and (6) approximately $4.7 million in early terminated leases.
Property Operating Expense
The increase in property operating expense of approximately $3.1 million compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of (1) approximately $1.8 million related to two vacated properties that were tenant-managed; (2) approximately $0.8 million primarily related to one property acquired subsequent to June 30, 2019; and (3) approximately $0.6 million related to timing of repair and maintenance services performed; offset by (4) approximately $0.8 million related to two properties sold in 2019.
Property Management Fees to Non-Affiliates
The increase in property management fees to non-affiliates of approximately $0.2 million is a result of prior periods management fees paid during the quarter.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased by approximately $5.6 million compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to an increase of (1) approximately $2.5 million in payroll as a result of the Mergers (see Note 1, Organization, for details); (2) approximately $1.5 million in restricted stock unit expense as a result of RSUs issued in 2020; (3) an approximately $0.7 million increase in transfer agent fees as a result of additional shareholder accounts activity compared to prior period; and (4) approximately $0.4 million in professional fees, primarily audit and tax fees related to the Mergers.
Corporate Operating Expenses to Affiliates
Corporate operating expenses to affiliates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased by approximately
$0.4 million mainly due to estimated amounts owed per the Administrative Services Agreement. See Note 11, Related Party Transactions, for details.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased by approximately $8.6 million as a result of approximately (1) $18.2 million related to the Mergers and properties acquired subsequent to June 30, 2019; and (2) an approximately $3.5 million increase as a result of fixed asset additions in the current year; offset by (3) approximately $9.7 million related to fully depreciated assets and three properties sold subsequent to June 30, 2019; and (4) approximately $4.2 million in amortization of the management contract intangible in the prior period.
Impairment Provision
The increase in impairment provision of approximately $22.2 million compared to the same period a year ago is the result of three impairment provisions recorded during the current year at the 2200 Channahon Road, Houston Westway I and 2275 Cabot Drive properties.
Interest Expense
The increase of approximately $5.7 million in interest expense as compared to the same period in the prior year is primarily the result of (1) approximately $2.3 million as a result of the assumption of the AIG Loan II and BofA/KeyBank Loans and write offs of deferred financing costs related to the Mergers, and (2) approximately $3.5 million related to an increase in borrowing on our revolver, the balance of which was $401.5 million as of September 30, 2020 compared to $171.5 million in the prior period.
Loss from Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
The increase of approximately $8.4 million in loss from investment in unconsolidated entities as compared to the same period in the prior year is primarily the result of an other-than-temporary impairment loss and the anticipated liquidation of our unconsolidated investment, as discussed in Note 4, Investments.
Gain from Disposition of Assets
The decrease in gain from disposition of assets of approximately $4.2 million compared to the same period a year ago is primarily the result of the sale of the 7601 Technology Way property for total gain of approximately $8.1 million compared to the sale of the Bank of America II property for a total gain of $4.3 million.
Funds from Operations and Adjusted Funds from Operations
Our management believes that historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors and analysts have considered the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient.
Management is responsible for managing interest rate, hedge and foreign exchange risks. To achieve our objectives, we may borrow at fixed rates or variable rates. In order to mitigate our interest rate risk on certain financial instruments, if any, we may enter into interest rate cap agreements or other hedge instruments and in order to mitigate our risk to foreign currency exposure, if any, we may enter into foreign currency hedges. We view fair value adjustments of derivatives, impairment charges and gains and losses from dispositions of assets as non-recurring items or items which are unrealized and may not ultimately be
realized, and which are not reflective of ongoing operations and are therefore typically adjusted for when assessing operating performance.
In order to provide a more complete understanding of the operating performance of a REIT, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) promulgated a measure known as Funds from Operations (“FFO”). FFO is defined as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding extraordinary items, as defined by GAAP, and gains and losses from sales of depreciable operating property, adding back asset impairment write-downs, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and depreciation of non-real estate assets), and after adjustment for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and preferred distributions. Because FFO calculations exclude such items as depreciation and amortization of real estate assets and gains and losses from sales of operating real estate assets (which can vary among owners of identical assets in similar conditions based on historical cost accounting and useful-life estimates), they facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and between other REITs. As a result, we believe that the use of FFO, together with the required GAAP presentations, provides a more complete understanding of our performance relative to our competitors and a more informed and appropriate basis on which to make decisions involving operating, financing, and investing activities. It should be noted, however, that other REITs may not define FFO in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or may interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than we do, making comparisons less meaningful.
Additionally, we use Adjusted Funds from Operations (“AFFO”) as a non-GAAP financial measure to evaluate our operating performance. AFFO excludes non-routine and certain non-cash items such as revenues in excess of cash received, amortization of stock-based compensation net, deferred rent, amortization of in-place lease valuation, acquisition-related costs, financed termination fee, net of payments received, gain or loss from the extinguishment of debt, unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, write-off transaction costs and dead deal costs.other one-time transactions. FFO and AFFO have been revised to include amounts available to both common stockholders and limits partners for all periods presented.
AFFO is a measure used among our peer group, which includes daily NAV REITs. We also believe that AFFO is a recognized measure of sustainable operating performance by the REIT industry. Further, we believe AFFO is useful in comparing the sustainability of our operating performance with the sustainability of the operating performance of other real estate companies.
Management believes that AFFO is a beneficial indicator of our ongoing portfolio performance and ability to sustain our current distribution level. More specifically, AFFO isolates the financial results of our operations. AFFO, however, is not considered an appropriate measure of historical earnings as it excludes certain significant costs that are otherwise included in reported earnings. Further, since the measure is based on historical financial information, AFFO for the period presented may not be indicative of future results or our future ability to pay our dividends. By providing FFO and AFFO, we present information that assists investors in aligning their analysis with management’s analysis of long-term operating activities.
For all of these reasons, we believe the non-GAAP measures of FFO and AFFO, in addition to income (loss) from operations, net income (loss) and cash flows from operating activities, as defined by GAAP, are helpful supplemental performance measures and useful to investors in evaluating the performance of our real estate portfolio. However, a material limitation associated with FFO and AFFO is that they are not indicative of our cash available to fund distributions since other uses of cash, such as capital expenditures at our properties and principal payments of debt, are not deducted when calculating
FFO and AFFO. The use of AFFO as a measure of long-term operating performance on value is also limited if we do not continue to operate under our current business plan as noted above. AFFO is useful in assisting management and investors in assessing our ongoing ability to generate cash flow from operations and continue as a going concern in future operating periods, and in particular, after the offering and acquisition stages are complete. However, FFO and AFFO are not useful measures in evaluating NAV because impairments are taken into account in determining NAV but not in determining FFO and AFFO. Therefore, FFO and AFFO should not be viewed as a more prominent measure of performance than income (loss) from operations, net income (loss) or to cash flows from operating activities and each should be reviewed in connection with GAAP measurements.
Neither the SEC, NAREIT, nor any other applicable regulatory body has opined on the acceptability of the adjustments contemplated to adjust FFO in order to calculate AFFO and its use as a non-GAAP performance measure. In the future, the SEC or NAREIT may decide to standardize the allowable exclusions across the REIT industry, and we may have to adjust the calculation and characterization of this non-GAAP measure.
Our calculation of FFO and AFFO is presented in the following table for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
| | | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
| Net income | $ | (7,475) | | | $ | 12,216 | | | $ | 1,347 | | | $ | 39,087 | | | |
| Net (loss) income | | Net (loss) income | $ | (2,991) | | | $ | 2,974 | | |
| Adjustments: | Adjustments: | | | Adjustments: | | |
| Depreciation of building and improvements | Depreciation of building and improvements | 23,759 | | | 22,843 | | | 69,957 | | | 57,473 | | | Depreciation of building and improvements | 26,546 | | | 22,673 | | |
| Amortization of leasing costs and intangibles | Amortization of leasing costs and intangibles | 16,232 | | | 18,590 | | | 51,207 | | | 54,817 | | | Amortization of leasing costs and intangibles | 17,863 | | | 18,547 | | |
| Impairment provision | Impairment provision | 9,572 | | | — | | | 22,195 | | | — | | | Impairment provision | 4,242 | | | — | | |
| Equity interest of depreciation of building and improvements - unconsolidated entities | Equity interest of depreciation of building and improvements - unconsolidated entities | — | | | 712 | | | 1,438 | | | 2,076 | | | Equity interest of depreciation of building and improvements - unconsolidated entities | — | | | 723 | | |
| Equity interest of amortization of intangible assets - unconsolidated entities | Equity interest of amortization of intangible assets - unconsolidated entities | — | | | 1,158 | | | 1,751 | | | 3,474 | | | Equity interest of amortization of intangible assets - unconsolidated entities | — | | | 1,158 | | |
| Gain from disposition of assets | — | | | (8,441) | | | (4,268) | | | (8,441) | | | |
| Loss (Gain) from disposition of assets | | Loss (Gain) from disposition of assets | 6 | | | — | | |
| Equity interest of gain on sale - unconsolidated entities | Equity interest of gain on sale - unconsolidated entities | — | | | (3,609) | | | — | | | (3,609) | | | Equity interest of gain on sale - unconsolidated entities | (8) | | | — | | |
| Impairment on unconsolidated entities | — | | | — | | | 1,906 | | | — | | | |
| FFO | FFO | 42,088 | | | 43,469 | | | 145,533 | | | 144,877 | | | FFO | 45,658 | | | 46,075 | | |
| Distribution to redeemable preferred shareholders | Distribution to redeemable preferred shareholders | (2,255) | | | (2,047) | | | (6,349) | | | (6,141) | | | Distribution to redeemable preferred shareholders | (2,359) | | | (2,047) | | |
| FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners | FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners | $ | 39,833 | | | $ | 41,422 | | | $ | 139,184 | | | $ | 138,736 | | | FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners | $ | 43,299 | | | $ | 44,028 | | |
| Reconciliation of FFO to AFFO: | Reconciliation of FFO to AFFO: | | | | | | | | | Reconciliation of FFO to AFFO: | | | | |
| FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners | FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners | $ | 39,833 | | | $ | 41,422 | | | $ | 139,184 | | | $ | 138,736 | | | FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners | $ | 43,299 | | | $ | 44,028 | | |
| Adjustments: | Adjustments: | | | Adjustments: | | |
| Revenues in excess of cash received, net | Revenues in excess of cash received, net | (7,001) | | | (5,067) | | | (19,441) | | | (9,655) | | | Revenues in excess of cash received, net | (451) | | | (3,761) | | |
| Amortization of share-based compensation | Amortization of share-based compensation | 992 | | | 950 | | | 3,116 | | | 1,589 | | | Amortization of share-based compensation | 1,713 | | | 984 | | |
| Deferred rent - ground lease | | Deferred rent - ground lease | 516 | | | 516 | | |
| Unrealized loss (gain) on investments | | Unrealized loss (gain) on investments | (6) | | | 136 | | |
| Amortization of above/(below) market rent, net | Amortization of above/(below) market rent, net | (525) | | | (871) | | | (1,765) | | | (2,639) | | | Amortization of above/(below) market rent, net | 651 | | | (763) | | |
| Amortization of debt premium/(discount), net | Amortization of debt premium/(discount), net | 103 | | | 109 | | | 309 | | | 191 | | | Amortization of debt premium/(discount), net | 101 | | | 104 | | |
| Amortization of ground leasehold interests | Amortization of ground leasehold interests | (73) | | | 7 | | | (217) | | | 21 | | | Amortization of ground leasehold interests | (72) | | | (72) | | |
| Deferred rent - ground lease | 516 | | | 293 | | | 1,548 | | | 879 | | | |
| Unrealized gains (loss) on investments | (130) | | | — | | | (118) | | | — | | | |
| Unconsolidated joint venture valuation adjustment | 4,452 | | | — | | | 4,452 | | | — | | | |
| Non-cash lease termination income | — | | | — | | | — | | | (10,150) | | | |
| Amortization of other intangibles | | Amortization of other intangibles | 127 | | | — | | |
| Non-cash earn-out adjustment | | Non-cash earn-out adjustment | — | | | (2,581) | | |
| Financed termination fee payments received | Financed termination fee payments received | 1,500 | | | 1,500 | | | 4,500 | | | 3,008 | | | Financed termination fee payments received | — | | | 1,500 | | |
| Company's share of revenues in excess of cash received (straight-line rents) - unconsolidated entity | Company's share of revenues in excess of cash received (straight-line rents) - unconsolidated entity | — | | | 233 | | | 505 | | | 295 | | | Company's share of revenues in excess of cash received (straight-line rents) -
unconsolidated entity | — | | | 234 | | |
| Company's share of amortization of above market rent - unconsolidated entity | Company's share of amortization of above market rent - unconsolidated entity | — | | | 924 | | | 1,419 | | | 2,772 | | | Company's share of amortization of above market rent - unconsolidated entity | — | | | 924 | | |
| Performance fee adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,604) | | | |
| Implementation of lease accounting guidance | — | | | 2,052 | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Non-cash earn-out adjustment | — | | | — | | | (2,581) | | | — | | | |
| Dead deal costs | Dead deal costs | — | | | — | | | 52 | | | — | | | Dead deal costs | 33 | | | 50 | | |
| AFFO available to common stockholders and limited partners | AFFO available to common stockholders and limited partners | $ | 39,667 | | | $ | 41,552 | | | $ | 130,963 | | | $ | 122,443 | | | AFFO available to common stockholders and limited partners | $ | 45,911 | | | $ | 41,299 | | |
| FFO per share, basic and diluted | FFO per share, basic and diluted | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 0.56 | | | FFO per share, basic and diluted | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.17 | | |
| AFFO per share, basic and diluted | AFFO per share, basic and diluted | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.50 | | | $ | 0.49 | | | AFFO per share, basic and diluted | $ | 0.16 | | | $ | 0.16 | | |
| | Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic EPS | Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic EPS | 230,159,620 | | | 246,609,614 | | | 229,950,613 | | | 217,375,026 | | | Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic EPS | 263,046,014 | | | 229,810,621 | | |
| Weighted-average OP Units | Weighted-average OP Units | 31,905,390 | | | 31,973,867 | | | 31,946,600 | | | 30,603,488 | | | Weighted-average OP Units | 31,838,889 | | | 31,973,272 | | |
| Weighted-average common shares and OP Units outstanding - basic FFO/AFFO | 262,065,010 | | | 278,583,481 | | | 261,897,213 | | | 247,978,514 | | | |
| Weighted-average common shares and OP Units outstanding - basic and diluted FFO/AFFO | | Weighted-average common shares and OP Units outstanding - basic and diluted FFO/AFFO | 294,884,903 | | | 261,783,893 | | |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Long-Term Liquidity and Capital Resources
On a long-term basis,Property rental income is our principal demands for funds will be for the paymentprimary source of operating cash flow and capitalis dependent on a number of factors including occupancy levels and rental rates, as well as our tenants’ ability to pay rent. Our assets provide a relatively consistent level of cash flow that enables us to pay operating expenses, including costs associated with re-leasing a property, distributions, including preferred equity distributions anddistribution, redemptions, and for the payment of debt service on our outstanding indebtedness, including repayment of our Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, and property secured mortgage loans. Generally, we anticipate that cash needs for items, other than property acquisitions, will be met from funds from operations and our credit facility. We anticipate that cash flows from continuing operations and proceeds from financings, together with existing cash balances, will be adequate to fund our business operations, debt amortization, capital expenditures, and distributions over the next 12 months.
Financing Activities
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 30, 2019 (as amended by the First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 1, 2020 and the Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 18, 2020, the “Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”), with KeyBank, National Association (“KeyBank”), as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders, we, through Griffin Capital Essential Asset Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and a subsidiary of the Company (the “GCEAR Operating Partnership”), as the borrower, have been provided with a $1.9 billion credit facility consisting of the Revolving Credit Facility. AfterFacility maturing in June 2022 with (subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions) a purchase contractone-year extension option, a $200 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in June 2023 (the “$200M 5-Year Term Loan”), a $400 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in April 2024 (the “$400M 5-Year Term Loan”), a delayed draw $400 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in December 2025 (the "$400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025”) (collectively, the “KeyBank Loans”), and a $150 million senior unsecured term loan maturing in April 2026 (the “$150M 7-Year Term Loan”). The credit facility also provides the option, subject to obtaining additional commitments from lenders and certain other customary conditions, to increase the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, increase the existing term loans and/or incur new term loans by up to an additional $600 million in the aggregate. As of March 31, 2021, the remaining capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility was $376.5 million.
Based on the terms of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2021, the interest rate for the credit facility varies based on our consolidated leverage ratio and ranges (a) in the case of the Revolving Credit Facility, from LIBOR plus 1.30% to LIBOR plus 2.20%, (b) in the case of each of the $200M 5-Year Term Loan, the $400M 5-Year Term Loan and the $400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025, from LIBOR plus 1.25% to LIBOR plus 2.15% and (c) in the case of the $150M 7-Year Term Loan, from LIBOR plus 1.65% to LIBOR plus 2.50%. If the GCEAR Operating Partnership obtains an investment grade rating of its senior unsecured long term debt from Standard & Poor's Rating Services, Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or Fitch, Inc., the applicable LIBOR margin and base rate margin will vary based on such rating and range (i) in the case of the Revolving Credit Facility, from LIBOR plus 0.825% to LIBOR plus 1.55%, (ii) in the case of each of the $200M 5-Year Term Loan, the $400M 5-Year Term Loan and the $400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025, from LIBOR plus 0.90% to LIBOR plus 1.75% and (iii) in the case of the $150M 7-Year Term Loan, from LIBOR plus 1.40% to LIBOR plus 2.35%. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides procedures for determining a replacement reference rate in the event that LIBOR is executeddiscontinued. See Part I "Item 1A. Risk Factors", of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for a discussion about risks that the replacement of LIBOR with an alternative reference rate may adversely affect interest rates on our current or future indebtedness and may otherwise adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
On March 1, 2021, we exercised our right to draw on the $400M 5-Year Term Loan 2025 to repay CCIT II's existing debt balance in connection with the CCIT II Merger.
Derivative Instruments
As discussed in Note 6, Interest Rate Contracts, to the consolidated financial statements, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable cash flows associated with certain existing or forecasted, LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, including our Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate debt and forecasted issuances of debt. The ineffective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings.
that contains specific terms, the property will not be purchased until the successful completion of due diligence, which includes reviewThe following table sets forth a summary of the title insurance commitment, an appraisal and an environmental analysis. In some instances, the proposed acquisition will require the negotiation of final binding agreements, which may include financing documents. During this period, we may decide to repay debt as allowed under the loan agreements or temporarily invest in certain investments that could yield lower returns than the properties. These lower returns may affect our ability to make distributions.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly adversely impact global commercial activity and has contributed to significant volatility in financial markets. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to our performance and financial results, such as the potential negative impact on occupancyinterest rate swaps at our properties, financing arrangements, increased costs of operations, changes in law and/or regulations, and uncertainty regarding government and regulatory policy.
While the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to our business is not yet known, our management believes we are well positioned from a liquidity perspective with $399.0 million of immediate liquidity as of September 30, 2020, consisting of $217.2 million undrawn on our Revolving Credit Facility and $181.7 million of cash on hand. In April 2020, we borrowed an additional $125.0 million from our Revolving Credit Facility for potential upcoming capital expenditure requirements and to provide us with a flexible conservative cash management position. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” within “Part II - Other Information” of our March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 quarterly report(dollars in thousands):
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| Derivative Instrument | | Effective Date | | Maturity Date | | Interest Strike Rate | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 | | March 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
| (Liabilities) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.83% | | $ | (216) | | | $ | (2,963) | | | $ | 150,000 | | | $ | 150,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.84% | | (197) | | | (2,023) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.86% | | (201) | | | (1,580) | | | 75,000 | | | 75,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (10,816) | | | (13,896) | | | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (8,690) | | | (11,140) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.83% | | (8,684) | | | (11,148) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.84% | | (8,755) | | | (11,225) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Total | | | | | | | | $ | (37,559) | | | $ | (53,975) | | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 750,000 | |
(1)We record all derivative instruments on Form 10-Q for a discussion about risksgross basis in the consolidated balance sheets, and accordingly, there are no offsetting amounts that COVID-19 directly or indirectly may pose to our business.net assets against liabilities. As of March 31, 2021, derivatives where in a liability position are included in the line item "Interest rate swap liability," in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value.
Common Equity
Follow-On Offering
On September 20, 2017, we commenced a Follow-On Offeringfollow-on offering of up to $2.2 billion of shares, consisting of up to $2.0 billion of shares in our primary offering and $0.2 billion of shares pursuant to our DRP.DRP (collectively, the "Follow-On Offering"). Pursuant to the Follow-On Offering, we offered to the public four new classes of shares of our common stock: Class T shares, Class S shares, Class D shares, and Class I shares with NAV-based pricing. The share classes have different selling commissions, dealer manager fees, and ongoing distribution fees and eligibility requirements.
On February 26, 2020, our Board approved the temporary suspension of the primary portion of our Follow-On Offering, effective February 27, 2020. The Follow-On Offering terminated with the expiration of the Registration Statementregistration statement on September 20, 2020. Following the termination of the Follow-On Offering, it will no longer be a potential source of liquidity for us.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan
On February 26, 2020, our Board approved the temporary suspension of our DRP, effective March 8, 2020.
On July 16, 2020, the Board approved the (i) reinstatement of the DRP, effective July 27, 2020; and (ii) amendment of the DRP to allow for the use of the most recently published NAV per share of the applicable share class available at the time of reinvestment as the DRP purchase price for each share class.
On July 17, 2020, we filed a registration statement on Form S-3 for the registration of up to $100 million in shares pursuant to our DRP (the “DRP Offering”).The DRP Offering may be terminated at any time upon 10 days prior written notice to stockholders.As of March 31, 2021, we had sold 33,782,573 shares for approximately $325.4 million in our DRP Offering.
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| Share Class | | Amount
(dollars in thousands) | | Shares |
| Class A | | $ | 7,837 | | | 846,370 |
| Class AA | | 15,474 | | 1,670,921 |
| Class AAA | | 234 | | 25,328 |
| Class D | | 15 | | 1,614 |
| Class E | | 301,312 | | 31,186,771 |
| Class I | | 348 | | 37,271 |
| Class S | | — | | | 12 |
| Class T | | 133 | | 14,286 |
| Total | | $ | 325,353 | | | 33,782,573 | |
Share Redemption Program
On February 26, 2020, our Board approved the temporary suspension of our SRP, effective March 28, 2020. Redemptions sought upon a stockholder's death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation were honored in the first quarter of 2020 in accordance with the terms of the SRP, and the SRP was officially suspended as of March 28, 2020 for regular redemptions and subsequent redemptions for death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation after those honored in the first quarter of 2020.
On July 16, 2020, the Board approved the partial reinstatement of the SRP, effective August 17, 2020, subject to the following limitations: (A) redemptions will be limited to those sought upon a stockholder's death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation in accordance with the terms of the SRP, and (B) the quarterly cap on aggregate redemptions will be equal to the aggregate NAV, as of the last business day of the previous quarter, of the shares issued pursuant to the DRP during such quarter. Settlements of share redemptions will be made within the first three business days of the following quarter. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we redeemed 772,265 shares.
Distribution Rate
On March 30, 2020, our Board limited the annualized distribution rate to $0.35/share, all-cash, subject to adjustments for class-specific expenses. This change commenced with distributions during the month of April 2020, and paid in early May 2020.
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On April 30, 2019, we, through the Current Operating Partnership, entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement related to a Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loans with a syndicate of lenders, under which KeyBank serves as administrative agent.
Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we were provided with a Revolving Credit Facility in an initial commitment amount of $750.0 million (the "Revolving Commitment"), a five-year term loan (the "2023 Term Loan") in an initial commitment amount of $200.0 million (the "2023 Term Commitment"), a five-year term loan (the "2024 Term Loan") in an initial commitment amount of $400.0 million (the "2024 Term Commitment"), and a seven-year term loan (the "2026 Term Loan") in an initial commitment amount of $150.0 million (the "2026 Term Commitment"), which commitments may be increased under certain circumstances up to a maximum total commitment of $2.0 billion. Any increase in the total commitment will be allocated to the Revolving Credit Facility and/or the Term Loans in such amounts as the Current Operating Partnership and KeyBank may determine. The KeyBank Loans are evidenced by promissory notes that are substantially similar related to each lender and the amount committed by such lender. Increases in the commitment amount must be made in amounts of not less than $25.0 million, and increases of $25.0 million in increments in excess thereof, provided that such increases do not exceed the maximum total commitment amount of $2.0 billion. The Current Operating Partnership may also reduce the amount of the Revolving Commitment in increments of $50.0 million, provided that at no time will the Revolving Credit Facility be less than $150.0 million, and such a reduction will preclude the Current Operating Partnership's ability to later increase the commitment amount. The Revolving Credit Facility may be prepaid and terminated, in whole or in part, at any time without fees or penalty.
The Revolving Credit Facility has an initial term of approximately three years, maturing on June 28, 2022. The Revolving Credit Facility may be extended for a one-year period if certain conditions are met and the Current Operating Partnership pays an extension fee. Payments under the Revolving Credit Facility are interest only and are due on the first day of each quarter. Amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility may be repaid and reborrowed, subject to the terms of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
The 2023 Term Loan has an initial term of approximately four years, maturing on June 28, 2023. Payments under the 2023 Term Loan are interest only and are due on the first day of each quarter. Amounts borrowed under the 2023 Term Loan may not be repaid and reborrowed.
The 2024 Term Loan has an initial term of five years, maturing on April 30, 2024. Payments under the 2024 Term Loan are interest only and are due on the first day of each quarter. Amounts borrowed under the 2024 Term Loan may not be repaid and reborrowed.
The 2026 Term Loan has an initial term of seven years, maturing on April 30, 2026. Payments under the 2026 Term Loan are interest only and are due on the first day of each quarter. Amounts borrowed under the 2026 Term Loan may not be repaid and reborrowed.
The KeyBank Loans have an interest rate calculated based on LIBOR plus the applicable LIBOR margin, as provided in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, or the Base Rate plus the applicable base rate margin, as provided in the agreement. The applicable LIBOR margin and base rate margin are dependent on the consolidated leverage ratio of our Current Operating Partnership, us, and our subsidiaries, as disclosed in the periodic compliance certificate provided to our administrative agent each quarter. If the Current Operating Partnership obtains an investment grade rating of its senior unsecured long term debt from Standard & Poor's Rating Services, Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or Fitch, Inc., the applicable LIBOR margin and base rate margin will be dependent on such rating.
LIBOR is expected to be discontinued after 2021. As of September 30, 2020, our KeyBank Loans and $750.0 million in notional value of derivatives are indexed to LIBOR which mature after 2021. The agreement governing our KeyBank Loans provides procedures for determining a replacement or alternative base rate in the event that LIBOR is discontinued. However, there can be no assurances as to whether such replacement or alternative base rate will be more or less favorable than LIBOR.
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association is expected to issue protocols to allow swap parties to amend their existing contracts. We intend to monitor the developments with respect to the potential phasing out of LIBOR after 2021 and work with our lenders to seek to ensure that any transition away from LIBOR will have minimal impact on our financial condition, but we can provide no assurances regarding the impact of the discontinuation of LIBOR.
First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On October 1, 2020, we entered into the first amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”) which eliminates the requirement to obtain approval of the majority lenders, as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, to enter into any merger which will result in an increase in our total asset value by 25% or more; allowing for greater flexibility in the acquisition of assets or portfolios of assets.
As of September 30, 2020, the remaining capacity pursuant to the Revolving Credit Facility was $217.2 million.
Derivative Instruments
As discussed in Note 6, Interest Rate Contracts, to the consolidated financial statements, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable cash flows associated with certain existing or forecasted, LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, including our Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate debt and forecasted issuances of debt. The ineffective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings.
The following table sets forth a summary of the interest rate swaps at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):
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| Derivative Instrument | | Effective Date | | Maturity Date | | Interest Strike Rate | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | September 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 |
| Assets/(Liabilities): |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.83% | | $ | (3,374) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 150,000 | | | $ | — | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.84% | | (2,300) | | | — | | | 100,000 | | | — | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 3/10/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 0.86% | | (1,791) | | | — | | | 75,000 | | | — | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (15,064) | | | (7,038) | | | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.82% | | (12,074) | | | (5,651) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.83% | | (12,084) | | | (5,665) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/1/2020 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2.84% | | (12,165) | | | (5,749) | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
| Interest Rate Swap | | 7/9/2015 | | 7/1/2020 | | 1.69% | | — | | | (43) | | | — | | | 425,000 | |
| Total | | | | | | | | $ | (58,852) | | | $ | (24,146) | | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 850,000 | |
(1)We record all derivative instruments on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheets, and accordingly, there are no offsetting amounts that net assets against liabilities. As of September 30, 2020, derivatives in a liability position are included in the line item "Interest rate swap liability," in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value.
Perpetual Convertible Preferred Shares
Upon consummation of the EA Mergers (as defined in Note 1, Organization, to the consolidated financial statements), we issued 5,000,000 Series A Preferred Shares to the Purchaser (defined below). We assumed the purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") that EA-1the entity formerly known as Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. entered into on August 8, 2018 with SHBNPP Global Professional Investment Type Private Real Estate Trust No. 13(H) (acting through Kookmin Bank as trustee) (the "Purchaser") and Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management Corporation, as an asset manager of the Purchaser, pursuant to which the Purchaser agreed to purchase an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of EA-1 Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $25.00 per share (the "EA-1 Series A Preferred Shares") in two tranches, each comprising 5,000,000 EA-1 Series A Preferred Shares.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser has agreed to purchase an additional 5,000,000 Series A Preferred Shares (the "Second Issuance") at a later date (the "Second Issuance Date") for an additional purchase price of $125 million subject to approval by the Purchaser’s internal investment committee and the satisfaction of thecertain conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, including, but not limited to, the execution of an Ownership Limit Exemption Agreement. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser is generally restricted from
transferring the Series A Preferred Shares or the economic interest in the Series A Preferred Shares for a period of five years from the applicable closing date.
Distributions for Perpetual Convertible Preferred Shares
Subject to the terms of the applicable articles supplementary, the holdersholder of the Series A Preferred Shares are entitled to receive distributions quarterly in arrears at a rate equal to one-fourth (1/4) of the applicable varying rate, as follows:
i.an initial annual distribution rate of 6.55%, or if our board of directors decides to proceed with the Second Issuance, 6.55% from and after the Second Issuance DateAugust 8, 2018 until the five year anniversary of the First Issuance Date,August 8, 2023, or if the Second Issuance occurs, the five year anniversary of the Second Issuance Date (the "Reset Date"), subject to paragraphs (iii) and (iv) below;
ii.6.75% from and after the Reset Date, subject to paragraphs (iii) and (iv) below;
iii.if a listing (“Listing”) of our Class E shares of common stock or the Series A Preferred Shares on a national securities exchange registered under Section 6(a) of the Exchange Act, does not occur by August 1, 2020.2020 (the "First Triggering Event"), 7.55% from and after August 2, 2020 and 7.75% from and after the Reset Date, subject to paragraph (iv) below and certain conditions as set forth in the articles supplementary; or
iv.if such a Listinglisting does not occur by August 1, 2021, 8.05% from and after August 2, 2021 until the Reset Date, and 8.25% from and after the Reset Date.
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, our annual distribution rate was 7.55% for the Series A Preferred Shares since a Listingno listing of
either our shares did not occurClass E common stock or the Series A Preferred Shares occurred prior to August 1, 2020.
Liquidation Preference
Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Series A Preferred Shares will be entitled to be paid out of our assets legally available for distribution to the stockholders, after payment of or provision for our debts and other liabilities, liquidating distributions, in cash or property at its fair market value as determined by the Board, in the amount, for each outstanding Series A Preferred Share equal to $25.00 per Series A Preferred Share (the "Liquidation Preference"), plus an amount equal to any accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of payment, before any distribution or payment is made to holders of shares of common stock or any other class or series of equity securities ranking junior to the Series A Preferred Shares but subject to the preferential rights of holders of any class or series of equity securities ranking senior to the Series A Preferred Shares. After payment of the full amount of the Liquidation Preference to which they are entitled, plus an amount equal to any accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of payment, the holders of Series A Preferred Shares will have no right or claim to any of our remaining assets.
Company Redemption Rights
The Series A Preferred Shares may be redeemed by the Company, in whole or in part, at our option, at a per share redemption price in cash equal to $25.00 per Series A Preferred Share (the "Redemption Price"), plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions on the Series A Preferred Shares up to the redemption date, plus, a redemption fee of 1.5% of the Redemption Price in the case of a redemption that occurs on or after the date of the First Triggering Event, but before August 8, 2023.
Holder Redemption Rights
In the event we fail to effect a listing of our shares of common stock or Series A Preferred Shares by August 1, 2023, the holder of any Series A Preferred Shares has the option to request a redemption of such shares on or on any date following August 1, 2023, at the Redemption Price, plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions up to the redemption date (the "Redemption Right"); provided, however, that no holder of the Series A Preferred Shares shall have a Redemption Right if such a listing occurs prior to or on August 1, 2023.
Conversion Rights
Subject to our redemption rights and certain conditions set forth in the articles supplementary, a holder of the Series A Preferred Shares, at his or her option, will have the right to convert such holder's Series A Preferred Shares into shares of our common stock any time after the earlier of (i) August 8, 2023, or if the Second Issuance occurs, five years from the Second Issuance Date or (ii) a Change of Control (as defined in the articles supplementary) at a per share conversion rate equal to the Liquidation Preference divided by the then Common Stock Fair Market Value (as defined in the articles supplementary).
Other Potential Future Sources of Capital
Other potential future sources of capital include proceeds from potential private or public offerings of our stock or OP Unitscommon limited partnership units of our Currentthe GCEAR Operating Partnership ("GCEAR OP Units"), proceeds from secured or unsecured financings from banks or other lenders, including debt assumed in a real estate acquisition transaction, proceeds from the sale of properties and undistributed funds from operations.operations, and entering into joint venture arrangements to acquire or develop facilities. If necessary, we may use financings or other sources of capital in the event of unforeseen significant capital expenditures. To the extent we are not able to secure additional financing in the form of a credit facility or other third party source of liquidity, we will be heavily dependent upon our current financing and income from operations.
Liquidity Requirements
Our principal liquidity needs for the next 12 months and beyond are to fund:
•normal recurring expenses;
•debt service and principal repayment obligations;
•capital expenditures, including tenant improvements and leasing costs;
•redemptions;
•distributions to shareholders, including preferred equity distribution and distributions to holders of GCEAR OP Units; and
•possible acquisitions of properties.
Contractual Commitments and Contingencies
The following is a summary of our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
| | | | Payments Due During the Years Ending December 31, | | Payments Due During the Years Ending December 31, |
| | | Total | | 2020 | | 2021-2022 | | 2023-2024 | | Thereafter | | Total | | 2021 | | 2022-2023 | | 2024-2025 | | Thereafter |
Outstanding debt obligations (1) | Outstanding debt obligations (1) | $ | 2,182,615 | | | $ | 1,844 | | | $ | 19,982 | | | $ | 796,579 | | | $ | 1,364,210 | | Outstanding debt obligations (1) | $ | 2,550,175 | | | $ | 7,182 | | | $ | 347,604 | | | $ | 954,018 | | | $ | 1,241,371 | |
Interest on outstanding debt obligations (2) | Interest on outstanding debt obligations (2) | 347,952 | | | 15,955 | | | 126,384 | | | 99,274 | | | 106,339 | | Interest on outstanding debt obligations (2) | 348,334 | | | 51,357 | | | 132,178 | | | 96,348 | | | 68,451 | |
Interest rate swaps (3) | Interest rate swaps (3) | 66,518 | | | 3,424 | | | 27,540 | | | 27,540 | | | 8,014 | | Interest rate swaps (3) | 60,991 | | | 10,575 | | | 28,150 | | | 22,266 | | | — | |
| Ground lease obligations | Ground lease obligations | 295,429 | | | 427 | | | 3,062 | | | 3,833 | | | 288,107 | | Ground lease obligations | 302,063 | | | 1,569 | | | 4,266 | | | 4,720 | | | 291,508 | |
| Total | Total | $ | 2,892,514 | | | $ | 21,650 | | | $ | 176,968 | | | $ | 927,226 | | | $ | 1,766,670 | | Total | $ | 3,261,563 | | | $ | 70,683 | | | $ | 512,198 | | | $ | 1,077,352 | | | $ | 1,601,330 | |
(1)Amounts only include principal payments. The payments on our mortgage debt do not include the premium/discount or debt financing costs.
(2)Projected interest payments are based on the outstanding principal amounts at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Projected interest payments on the Revolving Credit Facility and Term LoanKeyBank Loans are based on the contractual interest rates in effect at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
(3)The interest rate swaps contractual commitment was calculated based on the swap rate less the LIBOR as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
Short-Term Liquidity and Capital ResourcesSummary of Cash Flows
We expect to meet our short-term operating liquidity requirements with operating cash flows generated from our properties and draws from our KeyBank Loans.
Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances increaseddecreased by approximately $86.4$53.7 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to the same period a year ago and were primarily used in or provided by the following (in thousands):
| | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | Change | | 2021 | | 2020 | | Change |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 128,953 | | | $ | 119,423 | | | $ | 9,530 | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 36,741 | | | $ | 39,554 | | | $ | (2,813) | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | (34,459) | | | $ | 11,743 | | | $ | (46,202) | | Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | (65,664) | | | $ | (27,113) | | | $ | (38,551) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $ | 9,809 | | | $ | (113,276) | | | $ | 123,085 | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $ | (42,440) | | | $ | (30,108) | | | $ | (12,332) | |
Operating Activities. Cash flows provided by operating activities are primarily dependent on the occupancy level, the rental rates of our leases, the collectability of rent and recovery of operating expenses from our tenants, and the timing of acquisitions. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we generated $129.0$36.7 million in cash from operating activities compared to $119.4$39.6 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. Net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased by approximately $2.6$9.3 million to approximately $129.5$49.2 million compared to approximately $126.9$39.9 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.
Investing Activities. Cash provided by investing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 consisted of the following (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | |
| 2020 | | 2019 | | Increase (decrease) |
| Sources of cash (used in) provided by investing activities: | | | | | |
| Distributions of capital from investment in unconsolidated entities | $ | 8,530 | | | $ | 13,189 | | | $ | (4,659) | |
| Proceeds from disposition of properties | 23,480 | | | 46,784 | | | (23,304) | |
| Real estate acquisition deposits | 1,047 | | | — | | | 1,047 | |
| Restricted reserves | 159 | | | 2,030 | | | (1,871) | |
| Cash acquired in connection with the Mergers, net of acquisition costs | — | | | 25,321 | | | (25,321) | |
| Total sources of cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | 33,216 | | | $ | 87,324 | | | $ | (54,108) | |
| Uses of cash for investing activities: | | | | | |
| Acquisition of properties, net | $ | (16,584) | | | $ | (37,781) | | | $ | 21,197 | |
| Payments for construction in progress | (41,981) | | | (29,447) | | | (12,534) | |
| Contributions of capital for investment in unconsolidated entities | (8,160) | | | — | | | (8,160) | |
| Purchase of investments | (950) | | | (8,353) | | | 7,403 | |
| Total uses of cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | (67,675) | | | $ | (75,581) | | | $ | 7,906 | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | (34,459) | | | $ | 11,743 | | | $ | (46,202) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | Increase (decrease) |
| Sources of cash (used in) provided by investing activities: | | | | | |
| Proceeds from disposition of properties | $ | 1,676 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,676 | |
| Distributions of capital from investment in unconsolidated entities | 41 | | | 2,151 | | | (2,110) | |
| Total sources of cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | 1,717 | | | $ | 2,151 | | | $ | (434) | |
| Uses of cash for investing activities: | | | | | |
| Cash paid in connection with the CCIT II Merger, net of acquisition costs | $ | (36,746) | | | $ | — | | | $ | (36,746) | |
| Acquisition of properties, net | — | | | (16,584) | | | 16,584 | |
| Payments for construction in progress | (30,489) | | | (12,587) | | | (17,902) | |
| Purchase of investments | (82) | | | (810) | | | 728 | |
| Real estate acquisition deposits | — | | | 1,047 | | | (1,047) | |
| Reserves for tenant improvements | (64) | | | (330) | | | 266 | |
| Total uses of cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | (67,381) | | | $ | (29,264) | | | $ | (38,117) | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $ | (65,664) | | | $ | (27,113) | | | $ | (38,551) | |
Financing Activities. Cash used in financing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 consistedconsisted of the following (in thousands):
| | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | Increase (decrease) | | 2021 | | 2020 | | Increase (decrease) |
| Sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities: | Sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities: | | | | | | Sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities: | | | | | |
| Proceeds from borrowings - Revolver Loan | $ | 215,000 | | | $ | 215,854 | | | $ | (854) | | |
| Proceeds from borrowings - Revolver/KeyBank Loans | | Proceeds from borrowings - Revolver/KeyBank Loans | $ | 400,000 | | | $ | 90,000 | | | $ | 310,000 | |
| Issuance of common stock, net of discounts and underwriting costs | Issuance of common stock, net of discounts and underwriting costs | 4,699 | | | 2,789 | | | 1,910 | | Issuance of common stock, net of discounts and underwriting costs | — | | | 4,699 | | | (4,699) | |
| Total sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities | Total sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | 219,699 | | | $ | 218,643 | | | $ | 1,056 | | Total sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | 400,000 | | | $ | 94,699 | | | $ | 305,301 | |
| Uses of cash (used in) provided by financing activities: | Uses of cash (used in) provided by financing activities: | | Uses of cash (used in) provided by financing activities: | | | | | |
| Proceeds from borrowings - KeyBank Loans | $ | — | | | $ | 627,000 | | | $ | (627,000) | | |
| Principal payoff of secured indebtedness - Unsecured Credit Facility - EA-1 | (25,000) | | | (715,000) | | | 690,000 | | |
| Principal payoff of indebtedness - CCIT II Credit Facility | | Principal payoff of indebtedness - CCIT II Credit Facility | $ | (415,500) | | | $ | — | | | $ | (415,500) | |
| Principal amortization payments on secured indebtedness | Principal amortization payments on secured indebtedness | (5,341) | | | (4,903) | | | (438) | | Principal amortization payments on secured indebtedness | (2,418) | | | (1,722) | | | (696) | |
| Deferred financing costs | (145) | | | (5,737) | | | 5,592 | | |
| Offering costs | Offering costs | (490) | | | (1,707) | | | 1,217 | | Offering costs | (11) | | | (303) | | | 292 | |
| Repurchase of common stock | Repurchase of common stock | (101,761) | | | (98,928) | | | (2,833) | | Repurchase of common stock | (5,356) | | | (96,520) | | | 91,164 | |
| Repurchase of noncontrolling interest | (1,137) | | | — | | | (1,137) | | |
| Principal payoff of secured indebtedness - Revolver Loan | — | | | (44,439) | | | 44,439 | | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (10,521) | | | (12,506) | | | 1,985 | | Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,743) | | | (4,362) | | | 1,619 | |
| Distributions to preferred units subject to redemption | Distributions to preferred units subject to redemption | (6,141) | | | (6,141) | | | — | | Distributions to preferred units subject to redemption | (2,359) | | | (2,047) | | | (312) | |
| Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements | | Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements | (891) | | | — | | | (891) | |
| Deferred financing costs | | Deferred financing costs | (342) | | | — | | | (342) | |
| Distributions to common stockholders | Distributions to common stockholders | (59,354) | | | (69,558) | | | 10,204 | | Distributions to common stockholders | (12,820) | | | (19,853) | | | 7,033 | |
| Total sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities | Total sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | (209,890) | | | $ | (331,919) | | | $ | 122,029 | | Total sources of cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | (442,440) | | | $ | (124,807) | | | $ | (317,633) | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | 9,809 | | | $ | (113,276) | | | $ | 123,085 | | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | (42,440) | | | $ | (30,108) | | | $ | (12,332) | |
Distributions and Our Distribution Policy
Distributions will be paid to our stockholders as of the record date selected by our Board. We expect to continue to pay distributions monthly based on daily declaration and record dates. We expect to pay distributions regularly unless our results of operations, our general financial condition, general economic conditions, or other factors inhibit us from doing so. Distributions will be authorized at the discretion of our Board, which will be directed, in substantial part, by its obligation to cause us to comply with the REIT requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.Code of 1986, as amended. The funds we receive from operations that are available for distribution may be affected by a number of factors, including the following:
•our operating and interest expenses;
•the amount of distributions or dividends received by us from our indirect real estate investments;
•our ability to keep our properties occupied;
•our ability to maintain or increase rental rates;
•tenant improvements, capital expenditures and reserves for such expenditures;
•the issuance of additional shares; and
•financings and refinancings.
Distributions may be funded with operating cash flow from our properties, any future public offerings, or a combination thereof. To the extent that we do not have taxable income, distributions paid will be considered a return of capital to stockholders. The following table shows distributions paid, and cash flow provided by operating activities during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and year ended December 31, 20192020 (dollars in thousands):
| | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | | Year Ended December 31, 2020 | |
| Distributions paid in cash — noncontrolling interests | Distributions paid in cash — noncontrolling interests | $ | 10,521 | | | $ | 16,865 | | | Distributions paid in cash — noncontrolling interests | $ | 2,743 | | | $ | 13,290 | | |
| Distributions paid in cash — common stockholders | Distributions paid in cash — common stockholders | 59,354 | | | 90,116 | | | Distributions paid in cash — common stockholders | 12,820 | | | 72,143 | | |
| Distributions paid in cash — preferred stockholders | Distributions paid in cash — preferred stockholders | 6,141 | | | 8,188 | | | Distributions paid in cash — preferred stockholders | 2,359 | | | 8,396 | | |
| Distributions of DRP | Distributions of DRP | 17,165 | | | 41,060 | | | Distributions of DRP | 7,175 | | | 24,497 | | |
| Total distributions | Total distributions | $ | 93,181 | | (1) | | $ | 156,229 | | | Total distributions | $ | 25,097 | | (1) | | $ | 118,326 | | |
Source of distributions (2) | Source of distributions (2) | | | | | Source of distributions (2) | | | | |
| Paid from cash flows provided by operations | Paid from cash flows provided by operations | $ | 76,016 | | | 82 | % | | $ | 115,169 | | | 74 | % | Paid from cash flows provided by operations | $ | 17,922 | | | 71 | % | | $ | 93,829 | | | 79 | % |
| Offering proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to the DRP | Offering proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to the DRP | 17,165 | | | 18 | % | | 41,060 | | | 26 | % | Offering proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to the DRP | 7,175 | | | 29 | % | | 24,497 | | | 21 | % |
| Total sources | Total sources | $ | 93,181 | | (3) | 100 | % | | $ | 156,229 | | | 100 | % | Total sources | $ | 25,097 | | (3) | 100 | % | | $ | 118,326 | | | 100 | % |
| | Net cash provided by operating activities | Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 128,953 | | | $ | 160,849 | | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 36,741 | | | $ | 164,538 | | |
(1)Distributions are paid on a monthly basis in arrears. Distributions for all record dates of a given month are paid on or about the first business day of the following month. Total cash distributions declared but not paid as of September 30, 2020 were $7.6March 31, 2021 were $10.6 million for common stockholders and noncontrolling interests.
(2)Percentages were calculated by dividing the respective source amount by the total sources of distributions.
(3)Allocation of total sources are calculated on a quarterly basis.
For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021, we paid and declared cash distributions of approximately $72.0$22.8 million to common stockholders including shares issued pursuant to the DRP and approximately $9.9$2.7 million to the limited partners of our Currentthe GCEAR Operating Partnership, as compared to FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners and AFFO available to common stockholders and limited partners for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 of approximately $139.2$43.3 million and $131.0$45.9 million, respectively. The payment of distributions from sources other than FFO or AFFO may reduce the amount of proceeds available for investment and operations or cause us to incur additional interest expense as a result of borrowed funds. From our inception through September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we paid approximately $827.6$873.2 million of cumulative distributions (excluding preferred distributions), including approximately $311.0$325.5 million reinvested through our DRP, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $540.0$575.7 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.
Subsequent Events
See Note 15, Subsequent Events, to the consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risks include 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. We expect that the primary market risk to which we will be exposed is interest rate risk, including the risk of changes in the underlying rates on our variable rate debt. Our current indebtedness consists of our credit facilitythe KeyBank Loans AIG, AIG II, BOA, BOA/KeyBankand other loans and property secured mortgages. mortgages as described in Note 5, Debt, to our consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.These instruments were not entered into for trading purposes.
Our interest rate risk management objectives will be to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. To achieve our objectives, we may borrow at fixed rates or variable rates. We may also utilize a variety of financial instruments, including interest rate swap agreements, caps, floors, and other interest rate exchange contracts. We will not enter into these financial instruments for speculative purposes. The use of these types of instruments to hedge a portion of our exposure to changes in interest rates carries additional risks, such as counterparty credit risk and the legal enforceability of hedging contracts.
On July 9, 2015, we executed one interest rate swap agreement to hedge the variable cash flows associated with LIBOR. The interest rate swap was effective for the period from July 9, 2015 to July 1, 2020 with a notional amount of $425.0 million, which matured during the third quarter of 2020.
On August 31, 2018, we executed four interest rate swap agreements to hedge future variable cash flows associated with LIBOR. The forward-starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $425.0 million became effective on July 1, 2020 and have a term of five years.
On March 10, 2020, we entered into three interest rate swap agreements to hedge variable cash flows associated with LIBOR. ThreeThe interest rate swaps became effective on March 10, 2020, and have a term of approximately five and half years with notional amounts of $150.0 million, $100.0 million and $75.0 million.million respectively.
As of September 30, 2020, ourMarch 31, 2021, our debt consisted of approximately $1.8 billion in fixed rate debt (including the interest rate swaps) and approximately $401.5$773.5 million in variable rate debt (excluding unamortized deferred financing cost and discounts, net, of approximately $8.3 million$11.6 million.). As of December 31, 2019,2020, our debt consisted of approximately $1.4$1.8 billion in fixed rate debt (including the effect of interest rate swaps) and approximately $536.5$373.5 million in variable rate debt (excluding unamortized deferred financing cost and discounts, net, of approximately $10.0$12.2 million). Changes in interest rates have different impacts on the fixed and variable rate debt. A change in interest rates on fixed rate debt impacts its fair value but has no effect on interest incurred or cash flows. A change in interest rates on variable rate debt could affect the interest incurred and cash flows and its fair value.
Our future earnings and fair values relating to variable rate financial instruments are primarily dependent upon prevalent market rates of interest, such as LIBOR. However, our interest rate swap agreements are intended to reduce the effects of interest rate changes. The effect of an increase of 100 basis points in interest rates, assuming a LIBOR floor of 0%, on our variable-rate debt, including our KeyBank Loans, after considering the effect of our interest rate swap agreements, would decrease our future earnings and cash flows by approximately $4.1approximately $7.8 million annually.annually.
Interest rate risk amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our financial instruments. These analyses do not consider the effect of any change in overall economic activity that could occur. Further, in the event of a change of that magnitude, we may take actions to further mitigate our exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, these analyses assume no changes in our financial structure.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report,Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management, with the participation of our principal executive and principal financial officers, 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 as of the end of the period covered by this reportQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for us. Our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated, as of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In additionThere have been no material changes to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the SEC on March 4, 2020 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as filed with the SEC on May 12, 2020. Except as presented below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
The exchange ratio payable in connection with the REIT Merger is fixed and will not be adjusted in the event of any change in the relative values of CCIT II or the Company.
Upon the consummation of the REIT Merger, each issued and outstanding share of CCIT II’s common stock (other than certain excluded shares) will be converted into the right to receive 1.392 shares of the Company’s Class E Common Stock, in accordance with the CCIT II Merger Agreement. Such exchange ratio will not be adjusted, other than in the limited circumstances as expressly contemplated in the CCIT II Merger Agreement in connection with stock splits, combinations, reorganizations, or other similar events affecting the outstanding CCIT II common stock or the Company’s common stock. Except as expressly contemplated in the CCIT II Merger Agreement, no change in the REIT Merger Consideration will be made for any reason, including: (i) changes in the respective businesses, operations, assets, liabilities and prospects of CCIT II or the Company; (ii) changes in the estimated NAV per share of either the shares of CCIT II common stock or the Company's Class E Common Stock; (iii) interest rates, general market and economic conditions and other factors generally affecting the businesses of CCIT II or the Company; (iv) federal, state and local legislation, governmental regulation and legal developments in the businesses in which CCIT II or the Company operate; (v) dissident stockholder activity, including any stockholder litigation challenging the CCIT II Mergers; (vi) other factors beyond the control of CCIT II and the Company, including those described or referred to elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section; and (vii) acquisitions, dispositions or new development opportunities.
Any such changes may materially alter or affect the relative values of CCIT II and the Company and, as a result, the REIT Merger Consideration may be more or less than the current fair value of the Company's shares of Class E Common Stock.
Completion of the CCIT II Mergers is subject to many conditions and if these conditions are not satisfied or waived, the CCIT II Mergers will not be completed, which could result in the CCIT II Mergers being terminated resulting in the expenditure of significant unrecoverable transaction costs.
The CCIT II Mergers are subject to many conditions that must be satisfied or to the extent permitted by law, waived in order to complete the CCIT II Mergers. The mutual conditions of the parties include, among others, receipt of the approval of the REIT Merger (and of an amendment to CCIT II’s charter that is required to consummate the REIT Merger) by holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the CCIT II common stock entitled to vote thereon, the delivery of certain documents and legal opinions, and the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of the Company’s Class E Common Stock to be issued as consideration in the REIT Merger.
There can be no assurance that the conditions to closing of the CCIT II Mergers will be satisfied or waived or that the CCIT II Mergers will be completed. Failure to consummate the CCIT II Mergers may adversely affect the Company's results of operations and the Company's ongoing business could be adversely affected for the following reasons, among others: (i) the Company will have incurred and will continue to incur certain transaction costs, regardless of whether the CCIT II Mergers close, which could adversely affect the Company's financial condition, results of operations and ability to make distributions to its stockholders; and (ii) the CCIT II Mergers, whether or not they close, may divert some of the attention of certain of the Company's management from ongoing business activities, including the pursuit of other opportunities that could be beneficial to the Company. In addition, CCIT II or the Company may terminate the CCIT II Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, including, among other reasons, if the CCIT II Mergers are not completed by May 30, 2021.
The Company expects to incur substantial costs related to completion of the CCIT II Mergers.
The Company expects to incur substantial costs in connection with completing the CCIT II Mergers and integrating the properties and operations of CCIT II with the Company. While the Company has assumed that a certain level of transaction costs would be incurred, there are a number of factors beyond the Company's control that could affect the total amount or the timing of such costs. Many of the costs that will be incurred, by their nature, are difficult to estimate accurately at the present time. As a result, following the completion of the CCIT II Mergers, the transaction costs associated with the CCIT II Mergers could diminish the near-term cost savings that the Company expects to achieve from the elimination of duplicative costs and the realization of economies of scale.
The REIT Merger will dilute the ownership position of our stockholders and result in CCIT II’s stockholders having an ownership stake in the Combined Company.
The REIT Merger will result in CCIT II stockholders having an ownership stake in the Combined Company, which will dilute the ownership position of our stockholders. Based on the number of shares of our common stock and CCIT II common stock outstanding on June 30, 2020, our current stockholders would own approximately 74% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock following the REIT Merger. Consequently, our stockholders, as a general matter, will have less influence over the management and policies of the Combined Company following the CCIT II Mergers than currently exercisable over our management and policies.
If the CCIT II Mergers are not consummated by May 30, 2021 (unless extended under certain circumstances), the Company or CCIT II may terminate the CCIT II Merger Agreement.
Either the Company or CCIT II may terminate the CCIT II Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, including if the CCIT II Mergers have not been consummated by May 30, 2021. However, this termination right will not be available to a party if that party failed to fulfill its obligations under the CCIT II Merger Agreement and that failure was the cause of, or resulted in, the failure to consummate the CCIT II Mergers by May 30, 2021.
Litigation challenging the CCIT II Mergers may increase costs and prevent the CCIT II Mergers from becoming effective within the expected timeframe, or from being completed at all.
If any stockholder files a lawsuit challenging the CCIT II Mergers, the Company cannot provide any assurance as to the outcome of any such lawsuit, including the costs associated with defending these claims or any other liabilities that may be incurred in connection with the litigation or settlement of these claims. If plaintiffs are successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting the parties from completing the CCIT II Mergers on the agreed-upon terms, such an injunction may prevent the completion of the CCIT II Mergers in the expected time frame or may prevent them from being completed at all. Whether or
not any such plaintiffs’ claims are successful, this type of litigation is often expensive and diverts management’s attention and resources, which could adversely affect the operations of each company’s business.
The Combined Company’s anticipated level of indebtedness will increase upon completion of the CCIT II Mergers.
In connection with the CCIT II Mergers, the Company will refinance certain indebtedness of CCIT II and will be subject to risks associated with debt financing, including a risk that the Combined Company’s cash flow could be insufficient to meet required payments on its debt. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had approximately $2.2 billion of outstanding indebtedness for borrowed money and approximately $398.0 million of liquidity (cash and cash equivalents and amounts available to be drawn under the Revolving Credit Facility). After giving effect to the CCIT II Mergers, the Combined Company’s total pro forma consolidated indebtedness as of September 30, 2020 (using June 30, 2020 for CCIT II) would be approximately $2.6 billion and its liquidity would be approximately $314.0 million (cash and cash equivalents and amounts available to be drawn under the Revolving Credit Facility).
The Combined Company’s indebtedness could have important consequences to the Combined Company's stockholders, including: (i) vulnerability of the Combined Company to general adverse economic and industry conditions; (ii) limiting the Combined Company’s ability to obtain additional financing to fund future working capital, acquisitions, capital expenditures and other general corporate requirements; (iii) requiring the use of an increased portion of the Combined Company’s cash flow from operations for the payment of principal and interest on its indebtedness, thereby reducing its ability to use its cash flow to fund working capital, acquisitions, capital expenditures and general corporate requirements; (iv) limiting the Combined Company’s flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in its business and its industry; (v) putting the Combined Company at a disadvantage compared to its competitors with less indebtedness; and (vi) limiting the Combined Company’s ability to access capital markets or the possibility of a listing on a securities exchange.
The future results of the Combined Company will suffer if the Combined Company does not effectively manage its expanded operations following the CCIT II Mergers.
Following the CCIT II Mergers, the Combined Company expects to continue to expand its operations including strategic transactions, some of which may involve complex challenges. The future success of the Combined Company will depend, in part, upon the ability of the Combined Company to manage its expansion opportunities, which may pose substantial challenges for the Combined Company to integrate new operations into its existing business in an efficient and timely manner, and upon its ability to successfully monitor its operations, costs, regulatory compliance and service quality, and to maintain other necessary internal controls. There is no assurance that the Combined Company’s strategic opportunities will be successful, or that the Combined Company will realize its expected operating efficiencies, cost savings, revenue enhancements, or other benefits.
Following the consummation of the CCIT II Mergers, the Combined Company will assume certain potential liabilities relating to CCIT II.
Following the consummation of the CCIT II Mergers, the Combined Company will have assumed certain potential liabilities relating to CCIT II. These liabilities could have a material adverse effect on the Combined Company’s business to the extent the Combined Company has not identified such liabilities or has underestimated the scope of such liabilities.
If the Combined Company has a potential liquidity event in the future (such as a merger, listing or sale of assets) (a “Strategic Transaction”), the market value ascribed to the shares of common stock of the Combined Company upon the Strategic Transaction may be lower than the estimated value per share of the Company and CCIT II considered by their respective boards of directors in approving and recommending the REIT Merger.
In approving and recommending the REIT Merger, the Company's Board, the CCIT II Special Committee (as defined in the CCIT II Merger Agreement), and CCIT II’s board of directors considered the most recent estimated value per share of CCIT II and the Company as determined by the respective boards of directors with the assistance of respective third-party financial advisors and appraisers. In the event that the Combined Company completes a Strategic Transaction after consummation of the CCIT II Mergers, such as a listing of its shares on a national securities exchange, a merger in which stockholders of the Combined Company receive securities that are listed on a national securities exchange, or a sale of the Combined Company for cash, the market value of the shares of the Combined Company upon consummation of such Strategic Transaction may be lower than the estimated values considered by CCIT II’s board of directors, the CCIT II Special Committee, and the Company's Board and the estimated value per share of the Company that may be reflected on the account statements of stockholders of the Combined Company after consummation of the CCIT II Mergers. There can be no assurance, however, that any such Strategic Transaction will occur.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Share Redemption Program
On July 16, 2020, the Board approved the partial reinstatement of the SRP, effective August 17, 2020, subject to the following limitations: (A) redemptions will be limited to those sought upon a stockholder's death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence or incapacitation in accordance with the terms of the SRP, and (B) the quarterly cap on aggregate redemptions will be equal to the aggregate NAV, as of the last business day of the previous quarter, of the shares issued pursuant to the DRP during such quarter. Settlements of share redemptions will be made within the first three business days of the following quarter.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we redeemed shares as follows:
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| For the Month Ended | | Total Number of Shares repurchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
| July 31, 2020 | | — | | | $ | — | | | — | | — |
| August 31, 2020 | | — | | | $ | — | | | — | | — |
| September 30, 2020 | | 693,199 | | | $ | 8.86 | | | — | | (1) |
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| For the Month Ended | | Total Number of Shares repurchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
| January 31, 2021 | | 1,156 | | | $ | 8.92 | | | — | | — |
| February 28, 2021 | | — | | | $ | — | | | — | | — |
| March 31, 2021 | | 771,109 | | | $ | 8.96 | | | — | | (1) |
(1)For a description of the maximum number of shares that may be purchased under our SRP, see Note 9, Equity.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(a)During the quarter ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there was no information required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K which was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K.
(b)During the quarter ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Board.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth on the Exhibit Index hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
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| | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 29, 2020, by and among Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc., GRT (Cardinal REIT Merger Sub), LLC, Griffin Capital Essential Asset Operating Partnership, L.P., GRT OP (Cardinal New GP Sub), LLC, GRT OP (Cardinal LP Merger Sub), LLC, GRT OP (Cardinal OP Merger Sub), LLC, Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT II), Inc., Cole Corporate Income Operating Partnership II, LP and CRI CCIT II LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 2, 2020, SEC File No. 000-55605 |
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| 101* | | The following Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. financial information for the period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity (unaudited), (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited). |
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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.
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| | GRIFFIN CAPITAL ESSENTIAL ASSET REIT, INC. (Registrant)
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| Dated: | November 6, 2020May 7, 2021 | By: | | /s/ Javier F. Bitar |
| | | | Javier F. Bitar |
| | | | On behalf of the Registrant and as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) |