UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2018June 30, 2019
or
☐    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission File Number 001-35624
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Dakota45-0311232
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
1400 31st31st Avenue SW
Suite 60Post Office Box 1988MinotND58702-1988
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip(Zip code)
(701) (701) 837-4738
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
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 the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.
Yesþ
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yesþ
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”,filer,” “accelerated filer” andfiler,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
Large accelerated filerþ
Accelerated filerNon-accelerated filer
Smaller Reporting CompanyEmerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 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).
YesNo
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
No þ
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, no par valueIRETNew York Stock Exchange
Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred SharesIRET-CNew York Stock Exchange
The number of common shares of beneficial interest outstanding as of AugustJuly 31, 2018,2019, was 119,507,149.11,624,590.
 



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PART I
ITEMItem 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - FIRST QUARTER - FISCAL 2019Financial Statements.

INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
 (in thousands, except per share data)
 July 31, 2018 April 30, 2018
ASSETS   
Real estate investments   
Property owned$1,636,233
 $1,669,764
Less accumulated depreciation(326,772) (311,324)
 1,309,461
 1,358,440
Unimproved land7,926
 11,476
Mortgage loans receivable10,530
 10,329
Total real estate investments1,327,917
 1,380,245
Cash and cash equivalents16,261
 11,891
Restricted cash4,103
 4,225
Other assets27,885
 30,297
TOTAL ASSETS$1,376,166
 $1,426,658
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND EQUITY   
LIABILITIES   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses28,112
 29,018
Revolving line of credit130,000
 124,000
Term loan, net of unamortized loan costs of $460 and $486, respectively
69,540
 69,514
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $1,998 and $2,221, respectively
464,557
 509,919
TOTAL LIABILITIES$692,209
 $732,451
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 6)
 
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS – CONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE ENTITIES6,230
 6,644
EQUITY   
Series C Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, $25 per share liquidation preference, 4,118 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, aggregate liquidation preference of $102,971)
99,456
 99,456
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited authorization, no par value, 119,507 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2018 and 119,526 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2018)
899,708
 900,097
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income(402,190) (395,669)
Accumulated other comprehensive income$1,987
 $1,779
Total shareholders’ equity598,961
 605,663
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (13,895 units at July 31, 2018 and 14,099 units at April 30, 2018)
71,390
 73,012
Noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities7,376
 8,888
Total equity$677,727
 $687,563
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND EQUITY$1,376,166
 $1,426,658
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(unaudited)

 (in thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended
July 31,
 2018 2017
REVENUE$45,946
 $40,978
EXPENSES   
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes14,459
 12,874
Real estate taxes5,070
 4,653
Property management expense1,367
 1,356
Casualty loss225
 485
Depreciation and amortization18,612
 25,338
Impairment of real estate investments
 256
General and administrative expenses3,870
 4,002
TOTAL EXPENSES$43,603
 $48,964
Operating income (loss)2,343
 (7,986)
Interest expense(8,385) (8,131)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(552) (199)
Interest income481
 21
Other income35
 207
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations(6,078) (16,088)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments9,224
 124
Income (loss) from continuing operations3,146
 (15,964)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations570
 2,685
NET INCOME (LOSS)$3,716
 $(13,279)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(135) 1,644
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(665) 371
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests2,916
 (11,264)
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,705) (2,286)
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$1,211
 $(13,550)
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic and diluted$0.01
 $(0.13)
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted
 $0.02
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$0.01
 $(0.11)
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE$0.07
 $0.07
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(unaudited)


 (in thousands)
 Three months ended July 31,
 2018 2017
Net income (loss)$3,716
 $(13,279)
Other comprehensive income:   
Unrealized gain from derivative instrument208
 
Loss on derivative instrument reclassified into earnings29
 
Total comprehensive income (loss)$3,953
 $(13,279)
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(157) 1,644
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(665) 371
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interests$3,131
 $(11,264)

 (in thousands, except per share data)
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS   
Real estate investments   
Property owned$1,663,539
 $1,627,636
Less accumulated depreciation(380,321) (353,871)
 1,283,218
 1,273,765
Unimproved land1,746
 5,301
Mortgage loans receivable10,140
 10,410
Total real estate investments1,295,104
 1,289,476
Cash and cash equivalents17,406
 13,792
Restricted cash4,672
 5,464
Other assets30,626
 27,265
TOTAL ASSETS$1,347,808
 $1,335,997
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND EQUITY   
LIABILITIES   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$44,766
 $40,892
Revolving lines of credit177,939
 57,500
Term loans, net of unamortized loan costs of $918 and $1,009, respectively
144,082
 143,991
Mortgages payable, net of unamortized loan costs of $1,490 and $1,777, respectively
370,461
 444,197
TOTAL LIABILITIES$737,248
 $686,580
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 6)

 

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS – CONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE ENTITIES
 $5,968
SERIES D PREFERRED UNITS (Cumulative convertible preferred units, $100 par value, 166 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and no units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018, aggregate liquidation preference of $16,560)
$16,560
 
EQUITY   
Series C Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (Cumulative redeemable preferred shares, no par value, $25 per share liquidation preference, 4,118 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, aggregate liquidation preference of $102,971)
99,456
 99,456
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Unlimited authorization, no par value, 11,656 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and 11,942 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018)
888,541
 899,234
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income(450,433) (429,048)
Accumulated other comprehensive income(7,598) (856)
Total shareholders’ equity$529,966
 $568,786
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership (1,224 units at June 30, 2019 and 1,368 units at December 31, 2018)
57,902
 67,916
Noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities6,132
 6,747
Total equity$594,000
 $643,449
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND EQUITY$1,347,808
 $1,335,997
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITYOPERATIONS(unaudited)
for the three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017
   
 PREFERRED
SHARES
NUMBER
OF
COMMON
SHARES
 
COMMON
SHARES
 
ACCUMULATED
DISTRIBUTIONS
IN EXCESS OF
NET INCOME
 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
NONREDEEMABLE
NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS
 
TOTAL
EQUITY
Balance April 30, 2017$111,357
121,199
 $908,905
 $(466,541) 
 $82,437
 $636,158
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     (11,264)   (1,844) (13,108)
Distributions – common shares and units     (8,444)   (1,065) (9,509)
Distributions – Series B preferred shares     (2,286)     (2,286)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
75
 469
       469
Redemption of units for cash 


 

     (5,735) (5,735)
Shares repurchased
(682) (3,936) 
     (3,936)
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities         (20) (20)
Other (5) (29)     

 (29)
Balance July 31, 2017$111,357
120,587
 $905,409
 $(488,535) 
 $73,773
 $602,004
             
             
Balance April 30, 2018$99,456
119,526
 $900,097
 $(395,669) $1,779
 $81,900
 $687,563
Cumulative adjustment upon adoption of ASC 606 and ASC 610-20     627
     627
Balance on May 1, 2018$99,456
119,526
 $900,097
 $(395,042) $1,779
 $81,900
 $688,190
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     2,916
   964
 3,880
Other comprehensive income - derivative instrument       208
   208
Distributions – common shares and units     (8,359)   (987) (9,346)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares     (1,705)     (1,705)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
24
 320
       320
Redemption of units for common shares

114
 291
     (291) 
Redemption of units for cash 
 
  
     (479) (479)
Shares repurchased

(119) (615)      
 (615)
Partial acquisition of noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities   (178)     150
 (28)
Distributions to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities         (2,099) (2,099)
Conversion to equity of notes receivable from nonredeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities         (392) (392)
Other 
(38) (207)      
 (207)
Balance July 31, 2018$99,456
119,507
 $899,708
 $(402,190) $1,987
 $78,766
 $677,727
 (in thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
REVENUE$46,934
 $46,197
 $92,542
 $89,232
EXPENSES       
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes13,942
 13,934
 28,746
 28,180
Real estate taxes5,574
 5,003
 10,806
 10,024
Property management expense1,445
 1,444
 2,999
 2,821
Casualty loss92
 
 733
 50
Depreciation and amortization18,437
 19,132
 36,548
 39,648
Impairment of real estate investments
 17,809
 
 17,809
General and administrative expenses3,549
 4,348
 7,355
 7,967
TOTAL EXPENSES$43,039
 $61,670
 $87,187
 $106,499
Operating income (loss)3,895
 (15,473) 5,355
 (17,267)
Interest expense(7,590) (8,562) (15,486) (16,858)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(407) (12) (409) (133)
Interest income402
 429
 809
 1,102
Other income66
 31
 83
 47
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments, gain (loss) on litigation settlement, and income (loss) from discontinued operations(3,634) (23,587) (9,648) (33,109)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments615
 
 669
 2,304
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement6,286
 
 6,286
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations3,267
 (23,587) (2,693) (30,805)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 238
 
 14,120
NET INCOME (LOSS)$3,267
 $(23,349) $(2,693) $(16,685)
Dividends to preferred unitholders(160) 
 (217) 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(148) 2,580
 595
 2,000
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities154
 595
 730
 1,115
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests3,113
 (20,174) (1,585) (13,570)
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,706) (1,706) (3,411) (3,411)
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$1,407
 $(21,880) $(4,996) $(16,981)
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic and diluted$0.11
 $(1.85) $(0.43) $(2.48)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted
 0.02
 
 1.06
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$0.11
 $(1.83) $(0.43) $(1.42)
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCOMPREHENSIVE INCOME(unaudited)



 (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
July 31,
 2018 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
  
Net income (loss)$3,716
 $(13,279)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of capitalized loan costs18,944
 25,616
Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations, including amortization of capitalized loan costs
 3,622
Gain on sale of real estate, land, other investments and discontinued operations(9,794) (124)
Loss on extinguishment of debt482
 133
Share-based compensation expense114
 376
Impairment of real estate investments
 256
Other, net399
 171
Changes in other assets and liabilities: 
  
Other assets850
 950
Accounts payable and accrued expenses13
 (1,974)
Net cash provided by operating activities$14,724
 $15,747
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
  
Principal proceeds on mortgage loans receivable425
 
Increase in notes receivable(736) (3,000)
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other investments49,276
 3,300
Insurance proceeds received632
 542
Payments for acquisitions of real estate assets(585) (61,734)
Payments for development and re-development of real estate assets
 (2,219)
Payments for improvements of real estate assets(5,094) (4,984)
Payments for improvements of real estate assets from discontinued operations
 (503)
Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities$43,918
 $(68,598)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
  
Principal payments on mortgages payable, including prepayment penalties(46,150) (25,406)
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit27,000
 72,350
Principal payments on revolving lines of credit(21,000) (3,500)
Proceeds from construction debt
 1,606
Repurchase of common shares(615) (3,936)
Repurchase of partnership units(480) (5,735)
Distributions paid to common shareholders(8,358) (8,444)
Distributions paid to preferred shareholders(1,705) (2,285)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – Unitholders of the Operating Partnership(987) (1,065)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(2,099) (20)
Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities$(54,394) $23,565
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH4,248
 (29,286)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD16,116
 56,800
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD$20,364
 $27,514
 (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)$3,267
 $(23,349) $(2,693) $(16,685)
Other comprehensive income:       
Unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instrument(4,430) 438
 (6,712) 2,158
(Gain) loss on derivative instrument reclassified into earnings(29) 27
 (30) 129
Total comprehensive income (loss)$(1,192) $(22,884) $(9,435) $(14,398)
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership275
 2,531
 1,255
 1,759
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities154
 595
 730
 1,115
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interests$(763) $(19,758) $(7,450) $(11,524)

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY(unaudited)

 (in thousands, except per share data)
 PREFERRED
SHARES
NUMBER
OF
COMMON
SHARES
 
COMMON
SHARES
 
ACCUMULATED
DISTRIBUTIONS
IN EXCESS OF
NET INCOME
 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
NONREDEEMABLE
NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS
 
TOTAL
EQUITY
Balance December 31, 2017$99,456
12,004
 $902,305
 $(374,365) $(539) $87,186
 $714,043
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     (13,570)   (2,728) (16,298)
Change in fair value of derivatives     

 2,287
 

 2,287
Distributions - common shares and units ($1.40 per share and unit)     (16,763)   (1,977) (18,740)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($0.8281 per Series C share)     (3,411)     (3,411)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
5
 611
       611
Redemption of units for common shares

3
 34
     (34) 
Redemption of units for cash 


 

     (2,747) (2,747)
Shares repurchased
(67) (3,415) 
     (3,415)
Cumulative adjustment upon adoption of ASC 606 and ASC 610-20     627
     627
Other (6) (55)     (519) (574)
Balance June 30, 2018$99,456
11,939
 $899,480
 $(407,482) $1,748
 $79,181
 $672,383
             
             
Balance December 31, 2018$99,456
11,942
 $899,234
 $(429,048) $(856) $74,663
 $643,449
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     (1,585)   (1,151) (2,736)
Change in fair value of derivatives       (6,742)   (6,742)
Distributions – common shares and units ($1.40 per share and unit)     (16,389)   (1,816) (18,205)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($0.8281 per Series C share)     (3,411)     (3,411)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
3
 981
       981
Redemption of units for common shares 8
 (521)     521
 
Redemption of units for cash 
 
  
     (8,124) (8,124)
Shares repurchased

(290) (15,677)      
 (15,677)
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests   4,529
       4,529
Other 
(7) (5)     (59) (64)
Balance June 30, 2019$99,456
11,656
 $888,541
 $(450,433) $(7,598) $64,034
 $594,000

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(unaudited, continued)EQUITY(unaudited)

 (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
July 31,
 2018 2017
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
  
Operating partnership units converted to shares$291
 $
Decrease to accounts payable included within real estate investments(806) (1,377)
Notes and accounts receivable converted to equity670
 
Construction debt reclassified to mortgages payable
 23,300
    
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 
  
Cash paid for interest$8,014
 $8,125
 (in thousands, except per share data)
 PREFERRED
SHARES
NUMBER
OF
COMMON
SHARES
 
COMMON
SHARES
 
ACCUMULATED
DISTRIBUTIONS
IN EXCESS OF
NET INCOME
 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
NONREDEEMABLE
NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS
 
TOTAL
EQUITY
Balance March 31, 2018$99,456
11,979
 $901,312
 $(377,871) $1,283
 $84,287
 $708,467
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     (20,174)   (3,009) (23,183)
Change in fair value of derivatives       465
   465
Distributions - common shares and units ($0.70 per share and unit)     (8,358)   (987) (9,345)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($0.4140625 per Series C share) 
 
  
 (1,706)     (1,706)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
3
 187
       187
Redemption of units for cash 
        (510) (510)
Shares repurchased (37) (1,973)       (1,973)
Cumulative adjustment upon adoption of ASC 606 and ASC 610-20     627
     627
Other (6) (46)     (600) (646)
Balance June 30, 2018$99,456
11,939
 $899,480
 $(407,482) $1,748
 $79,181
 $672,383
             
             
Balance March 31, 2019$99,456
11,768
 $895,381
 $(443,661) $(3,139) $72,355
 $620,392
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests     3,113
   (6) 3,107
Change in fair value of derivatives       (4,459)   (4,459)
Distributions – common shares and units ($0.70 per share and unit)     (8,179)   (859) (9,038)
Distributions – Series C preferred shares ($0.4140625 per Series C share)     (1,706)     (1,706)
Shares issued and share-based compensation 
3
 565
       565
Redemption of units for common shares 8
 (521)     521
 
Redemption of units for cash 
 
  
     (7,968) (7,968)
Shares repurchased (116) (6,863) 

    
 (6,863)
Other 
(7) (21)     (9) (30)
Balance June 30, 2019$99,456
11,656
 $888,541
 $(450,433) $(7,598) $64,034
 $594,000
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(unaudited)

 (in thousands)
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
  
Net income (loss)$(2,693) $(16,685)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of capitalized loan costs37,136
 40,345
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate, other investments, and discontinued operations(669) (16,133)
(Gain) loss on litigation settlement(2,286) 
Share-based compensation expense981
 611
Impairment of real estate investments
 17,809
Other, net1,350
 1,255
Changes in other assets and liabilities: 
  
Other assets(1,745) 4,741
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(3,468) (2,789)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities$28,606
 $29,154
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
  
Increase in notes receivable(159) (7,509)
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other investments9,882
 34,831
Payments for acquisitions of real estate assets(29,918) (129,737)
Payments for improvements of real estate assets(6,317) (7,747)
Other investing activities282
 690
Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities$(26,230) $(109,472)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
  
Principal payments on mortgages payable(74,614) (60,757)
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit146,439
 99,000
Principal payments on revolving lines of credit(26,000) (169,000)
Principal payments on construction debt
 (21,689)
Payments for acquisition of noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(1,260) 
Repurchase of common shares(15,677) (3,415)
Repurchase of partnership units(8,124) (2,747)
Distributions paid to common shareholders(16,583) (16,764)
Distributions paid to preferred shareholders(1,705) (3,410)
Distributions paid to preferred unitholders(57) 
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – Unitholders of the Operating Partnership(1,914) (1,977)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(59) (244)
Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities$446
 $(181,003)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH2,822
 (261,321)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD19,256
 286,226
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD$22,078
 $24,905
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
  
Accrued capital expenditures$499
 $1,569
Distributions declared but not paid to common shareholders9,038
 8,358
Distributions declared but not paid to preferred shareholders1,706
 1,706
Distributions declared but not paid to preferred unitholders160
 
Gain on litigation settlement2,286
 
Property acquired through issuance of Series D preferred units16,560
 
    
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 
  
Cash paid for interest$15,044
 $15,367
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(unaudited)
for the threesix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 and 2017
NOTE 1 • ORGANIZATION
Investors Real Estate Trust, collectively with our consolidated subsidiaries (“IRET,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on the ownership, management, acquisition, redevelopment, and development of apartment communities.communities, primarily in Midwest markets. As of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we owned interests in 8788 apartment communities consisting of 13,70313,975 apartment homes.
NOTE 2 • BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
We conduct a majority of our business activities through our consolidated operating partnership, IRET Properties, A North Dakota Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), as well as through a number of other consolidated subsidiary entities. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of all our subsidiaries in which we maintain a controlling interest, including the Operating Partnership. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. OurOn September 20, 2018, our Board of Trustees approved a change in our fiscal year endsyear-end from April 30 to December 31, beginning on April 30.January 1, 2019. We filed a transition report on Form 10-KT for the transition period ended December 31, 2018, in accordance with SEC rules and regulations. Beginning on January 1, 2019, all fiscal years will be from January 1 to December 31.
On December 14, 2018, the Board approved a reverse stock split of our outstanding common shares, no par value per share, and limited partnership units ("Units") at a ratio of 1-for-10. The reverse stock split was effective as of the close of trading on December 27, 2018, with trade commencing on a split-adjusted basis on December 28, 2018. We have adjusted all shares and Units and per share and Unit data for all periods presented.
The condensed consolidated financial statements also reflect the Operating Partnership's ownership of certain joint venture entities in which the Operating Partnership has a general partner or controlling interest. These entities are consolidated into our operations, with noncontrolling interests reflecting the noncontrolling partners’ share of ownership, income, and expenses.
PRIOR PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENT CORRECTION OF AN IMMATERIAL MISSTATEMENT
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, we identified certain adjustments required to correct balances within total equity related to noncontrolling interests in our joint venture entities. Related to our acquisition of additional ownership interest in the joint venture entities, noncontrolling interest - consolidated real estate entities was understated and common shares of beneficial interest was overstated beginning in fiscal year 2017. The adjustments did not impact total assets, total liabilities, revenue, net income, net income available to common shareholders, number of common shares, or earnings per share.
Based on an analysis of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 250 - “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (“ASC 250”), Staff Accounting Bulletin 99 - “Materiality” (“SAB 99”) and Staff Accounting Bulletin 108 - "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements" (“SAB 108”), we determined that these errors were immaterial to the previously-issued financial statements. The misstatement was corrected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2018 and the condensed consolidated statements of equity as of April 30, 2018 and 2017 and July 31, 2017.
The effect of these revisions on our condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at April 30, 2018 AdjustmentAs revised at April 30, 2018
Common shares of beneficial interest$907,843
 $(7,746)$900,097
Noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities1,078
 7,810
8,888
Redeemable noncontrolling interests - consolidated real estate entities6,708
 (64)6,644
The effect of these revisions on our condensed consolidated statements of equity is as follows:
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at April 30, 2018 AdjustmentAs revised at April 30, 2018
Common shares of beneficial interest$907,843
 $(7,746)$900,097
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests74,090
 7,810
81,900
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 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at April 30, 2017 AdjustmentAs revised at April 30, 2017
Common shares of beneficial interest$916,121
 $(7,216)$908,905
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests75,157
 7,280
82,437
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported at July 31, 2017 AdjustmentAs revised at July 31, 2017
Common shares of beneficial interest$912,625
 $(7,216)$905,409
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests66,493
 7,280
73,773
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods, have been included.
The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results which ultimately may be achieved for the year. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our AnnualTransition Report on Form 10-K10-KT for the fiscal yeartransition period ended April 30,December 31, 2018, as filed with the SEC on June 28, 2018.February 27, 2019.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed on December 22, 2017. This Act includes a number of changes to the corporate income tax system, including (1) a reduction in the statutory federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% for non-REIT “C” corporations, (2) changes to deductions for certain pass-through business income, and (3) potential limitations on interest expense, depreciation, and the deductibility of executive compensation. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at the corporate level and do not believe that any of the changes from the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2007 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. However, the impact of this Act is not yet fully known, and there can be no assurance that it will not have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards updates (“ASUs”).


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StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
ASU 2014-09,  Revenue from Contracts with Customers
This ASU will eliminate the transaction- and industry-specific revenue recognition guidance under current GAAP and replace it with a principle-based approach for determining revenue recognition. The standard outlines a five-step model whereby revenue is recognized as performance obligations within a contract are satisfied.
This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, as a result of a deferral of the effective date arising from the issuance of ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted the new standard effective May 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach.
The majority of our revenue is derived from rental income, which is scoped out from this standard and will be accounted for under ASC 840, Leases. Our other revenue streams, which were evaluated under this ASU, include but are not limited to other income from residents determined not to be within the scope of ASC 840 and gains and losses from real estate dispositions. Refer to the Revenues section below for information regarding the impact of adopting the standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-02, Leases; ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases; ASU 2018-11, Leases: Targeted Improvements; ASU 2018-20, Leases (Topic 842) - Narrow-Scope Improvements for Leases
This ASU amendsThese ASUs amend existing accounting standards for lease accounting, including by requiring lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet and making certain changes to lessor accounting.This ASU isThese ASUs are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted these standards using the modified retrospective approach effective January 1, 2019.We expect ourOur residential leases, where we are the lessor, will continue to be accounted for as operating leases under the new standard.standards. As a result we do not expectof adopting these standards, there were no significant changes in the accounting for lease revenue. For leases where we are the lessee, we will recognizerecognized a right of use asset and related lease liability of $889,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets upon adoption. Wesheets. There are continuingalso additional disclosures required under the new standard. Refer to evaluatethe Leases section below for more information regarding the impact of adopting the new standard may havestandards on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-15, Classification2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash PaymentsCredit Losses on Financial Instruments; ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326; ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Targeted Transition Relief
ThisThese ASUs require entities to estimate a lifetime expected credit loss for most financial assets, such as loans and other financial instruments, and to present the net amount expected to be collected. In 2018, another ASU addresses eight specific cash flow issues withwas issued to amend ASU 2016-13, which clarifies that it does not apply to operating lease receivables. In 2019, an additional ASU was issued to provide transition relief in which an entity is allowed to elect the objectivefair value option on an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible instruments, upon adoption of reducing diversity in practice.  The cash flow issues include debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs and proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims.Topic 326.This ASU isThese ASUs are effective for fiscal yearsannual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. 2019. Early adoption is permitted.We adoptedare currently evaluating the impact the new standard effective May 1, 2018.The standard requires we present combined inflowsstandards will have on our mortgage and outflows of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the consolidated statement of cash flows. See additional disclosures regarding the required change below.note receivables.
ASU 2017-05, Other Income – Gains and Losses from2018-13, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and AccountingDisclosure Requirement for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial AssetsFair Value Measurements
This ASU clarifies the definitioneliminates certain disclosure requirements affecting all levels of an in-substance nonfinancial assetmeasurement, and changes the accountingmodifies and adds new disclosure requirements for partial sales of nonfinancial assets to be more consistent with the accounting for a sale of a business pursuant to ASU 2017-01.  This ASU allows for either a retrospective or modified retrospective approach.Level 3 measurements.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. We adopted the new standard effective May 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach.Refer to the Revenues section below for information regarding the impact of adopting the standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases
This ASU was issued to increase shareholders' awareness of narrow aspects of the guidance issued in the amendments and to expedite the improvements under ASU 2016-02.This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018.2019. Early adoption is permitted.We are currently evaluating the impact the new standard may have on our consolidated financial statements.disclosures.
ASU 2018-11, Leases: Targeted Improvements2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Topic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract
This ASU allows lessors to accountreduces the complexity for lease and non-lease components, by classthe accounting for costs of underlying assets, asimplementing a single lease component is certain criteria are met.cloud computing service arrangement. The new standard also indicates that companies are permitted to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption in lieu of the modified retrospective approach and provides other practical expedients.aligns various requirements for capitalizing implementation costs.
This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018.2019. Early adoption is permitted.

We are currently evaluating the impact the new standard may have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842) - Codification Improvements
This ASU provides clarification on various lease related issues and provides for reduced transition disclosure requirements.
This ASU has two effective dates. The various lease issues are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The transition disclosures are effective with the ASU 2016-02, Leases. We adopted this standard using the modified retrospective approach effective January 1, 2019.
The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Refer to the Leases section below for transition disclosures.


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RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net income as reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations, total assets, liabilities, or equity as reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and total shareholders' equity. We report in discontinued operations the results of operations and the related gains or losses of properties that have either been disposed or classified as held for sale and for which the disposition represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on our operations and financial results.
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH
Effective May 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments which affects the presentation and disclosure of the statements of cash flows. Previously our consolidated statements of cash flows presented transfers between restricted cash and unrestricted cash as operating, financing, and investing cash activities based upon the required or intended purpose for the restricted cash. We have revised our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended July 31, 2017 to conform to this presentation, and the effect of the revisions to net cash flows from operating and investing activities as previously reported for the three months ended July 31, 2017 are summarized in the following table:
 (in thousands)
Balance sheet descriptionJune 30, 2019
 June 30, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents$17,406
 $20,451
Restricted cash4,672
 4,454
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$22,078
 $24,905
 (in thousands)
 As previously reported Impact of ASU As adjusted and currently reported
 July 31, 2017 2016-15 July 31, 2017
Net cash provided by operating activities$15,828
 $(81) $15,747
Net cash provided by investing activities(44,544) (24,054) (68,598)
Net cash provided by financing activities23,698
 (133) 23,565
      
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents(5,018) 5,018
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 (29,286) (29,286)
      
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period28,819
 (28,819) 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
 56,800
 56,800
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$23,801
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period  $3,713
 $27,514
 (in thousands)
Balance sheet descriptionJuly 31, 2018 July 31, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents16,261
 23,801
Restricted cash4,103
 3,713
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash20,364
 27,514

As of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, restricted cash consisted primarily of $4.1 million ofloan application deposits and escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions.
LEASES
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASUs 2016-02, 2018-10, 2018-11, 2018-20, and 2019-01 related to leases using the modified retrospective approach. We elected to adopt the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which permits us to not reassess prior conclusions about lease identification, classification, and initial direct costs under the new standard, and the practical expedient related to land easements, which allows us to not evaluate existing or expired land easements that were not previously accounted for under ASC 840. We made an accounting policy election to exclude leases in which we are a lessee with a term of 12 months or less from the balance sheet.
As a lessor, we primarily lease multifamily apartment homes which qualify as operating leases with terms that are generally one year or less. Rental revenues are recognized in accordance with ASC 842, Leases, using a method that represents a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Rental income represents approximately 98.0% of our total revenues and includes gross market rent less adjustments for concessions, vacancy loss, and bad debt. Other property revenues represent the remaining 2.0% of our total revenues and are primarily driven by other fee income, which is typically recognized at a point in time.
Some of our apartment communities have commercial spaces available for lease. Lease terms for these spaces typically range from three to fifteen years. The leases for commercial spaces generally include options to extend the lease for additional terms.
Many of our leases contain non-lease components for utility reimbursement from our residents and common area maintenance from our commercial tenants. We have elected the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components for all asset classes. The combined components are included in lease income and are accounted for under ASC 842.
The aggregate amount of future scheduled lease income on our operating leases for commercial spaces, excluding any variable lease income and non-lease components, as of June 30, 2019, was as follows:
  (in thousands)
2019 (remainder) $1,672
2020 3,014
2021 3,017
2022 3,021
2023 2,895
Thereafter 7,501
Total scheduled lease income - operating leases $21,120

REVENUES
We adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as of May 1, 2018.2018, using the modified retrospective approach. We elected to apply the new standard to contracts that arewere not complete as of May 1, 2018. We also elected to omit disclosing the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less. Under the new standard, revenue is recognized in accordance with the transfer of goods and services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled for those goods and services.
We primarily lease multifamily apartments under operating leases generally with terms of one year or less. Rental revenues are recognized in accordance with ASC 840, Leases, using a method that represents a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Rental income represents approximately 94.7% of our total revenues and includes gross market rent less adjustments for

concessions, vacancy loss, and bad debt. Other property revenues represent the remaining 5.3% of our total revenue and are primarily driven by utility reimbursement from our residents, which is typically recognized at a point in time, and other fee revenue, which is primarily recognized at a point in time.
Revenue streams that are included in ASU 2014-09 include:
Other property revenues: We recognize revenue for new rental related income not included as a component of a lease, such as utility reimbursement and application fees, as earned, and have concluded that this is appropriate under the new standard.
Other property revenues: We recognize revenue for rental related income not included as a component of a lease, such as application fees, as earned, and have concluded that this is appropriate under the new standard.
Gains or losses on sales of real estate: Subsequent to the adoption of the new standard, a gain or loss is recognized when the criteria for derecognition of an asset are met, including when (1) a contract exists and (2) the buyer obtained

control of the nonfinancial asset that was sold. As a result, we may recognize a gain on real estate disposition transactions that previously did not qualify as a sale or for full profit recognition under the previous accounting standard.

We concluded that the adoption of the new standard required a cumulative adjustment of $627,000 to the opening balance of retained earnings as of May 1, 2018 due to the sale of a group of properties in the prior fiscal year. The sale of properties was previously accounted for using the installment method. Under the installment method, we recorded a mortgage receivable net of the deferred gain on sale, which was to be recognized as payments were received. The gain on sale under the new revenue standard is recognized when control of the assets is transferred to the buyer. As a result of our adoption of the new standard, we recorded a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings and increased the mortgage receivable for $627,000 to recognize the previously deferred gain on sale.
The following table presents the disaggregation of revenue streams of our rental income for the three and six months ended July 31, 2018:June 30, 2019:
   (in thousands)
   Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Revenue StreamApplicable Standard 20192018 20192018
Fixed lease income - operating leasesLeases $44,342
$43,193
 $88,084
$83,314
Variable lease income - operating leasesLeases 1,548

 2,632

Non-lease componentsRevenue from contracts with customers 
1,335
 
2,546
Other property revenueRevenue from contracts with customers 1,044
1,669
 1,826
3,372
Total revenue  $46,934
$46,197
 $92,542
$89,232

   (in thousands)
   Three Months Ended July 31, 2018
Revenue StreamApplicable Standard Amount of RevenuePercent of Revenue
Rental revenueLeases 43,514
94.7%
Other property revenueRevenue Recognition 2,432
5.3%
   45,946
100.0%


IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, including investments in real estate, for impairment indicators. The impairment evaluation is performed on assets by property such that assets for a property form an asset group. The judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on factors such as operational performance, market conditions, expected holding period of each asset group, and legal and environmental concerns. If indicators exist, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows for the long-lived asset group against the carrying amount of that asset group. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount of the asset group. If our anticipated holding period for properties, the estimated fair value of properties, or other factors change based on market conditions or otherwise, our evaluation of impairment charges may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates, and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results. Reducing planned property holding periods may increase the likelihood of recording impairment losses.
During the threesix months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we recorded no impairment charges.
During the threesix months ended July 31, 2017,June 30, 2018, we recognized $17.8 million of impairment charges on one apartment community, three commercial properties, and three parcels of $256,000land. We recognized impairments of $12.2 million on one apartment community in Grand Forks, North Dakota; $1.4 million on an industrial property in Bloomington, Minnesota; $922,000 on an industrial property in Woodbury, Minnesota; and $630,000 on a parcel of landretail property in Bismarck, ND. This property was written downMinot, North Dakota. These properties were written-down to estimated fair value duringbased on independent appraisals and market data or, in the first quartercase of fiscal year 2018 based onthe retail property, receipt of a market offer to purchase and our intent to dispose of the property. We disposedrecognized impairments of the property during the second quarter$428,000 on a parcel of fiscal year 2018.

CHANGE IN DEPRECIABLE LIVES OF REAL ESTATE ASSETS
We review theland in Grand Forks, North Dakota; and $709,000 on a parcel of land in Bismarck, North Dakota. These parcels were written down to estimated useful lives of our real estate assetsfair value based on an ongoing basis. Prior to our strategic shift to become a multifamily-focused REIT, which began in fiscal year 2016, we operated in five segments (office, retail, industrial, healthcareindependent appraisals and multifamily). Accordingly, our estimated useful lives represented a blend of these segments.
During fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2018, we disposed of the bulk of our office, retail, industrial, and healthcare portfolios. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we determined it was appropriate to review and adjust our estimated useful lives to be specific to our remaining asset portfolio. Effective May 1, 2017, we changed the estimated useful lives of our real estate assets to better reflect the estimated periods during which they will be of economic benefit.  Generally, the estimated lives of buildings and improvements that previously were 20-40 years have been decreased to 10-37 years, while those that were previously nine years were changed to 5-10 years. The effect of this change in estimate for the three months ended July 31, 2017, was to increase depreciation expense by approximately $14.4 million, decrease net income by $14.4 million, and decrease earnings per share by $0.11. Of the expense increase, $9.0 million, or $0.07 per share, represented depreciation on assets that were fully depreciated under the new estimated useful lives in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.market data.
MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
In August 2017, we sold 13 multifamily propertiescommunities in exchange for cash and aan $11.0 million note secured by a mortgage on the assets. As of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, the balance of the note was $10.1 million, with 12 communities remaining balance onin the mortgage was $10.5 million.pool of assets used to secure the mortgage. The note bears an interest rate of 5.5% and matures in August 2020. Monthly payments are interest-only, with the principal balance payable at maturity. During the threesix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, we received and recognized approximately $202,000$285,000 and $305,000 of interest income. During the three months ended July 31, 2018, we received a payment of $425,000 to pay down the balance of the mortgage receivable and released one of the 13 properties from the assets used to secure the mortgage.income, respectively.
In July 2017, we originated a $16.2 million loan in a multifamily development located in New Hope, MN, a Minneapolis suburb. As of July 31, 2018, we had funded the full initial loan balance, which appears in other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.Sheets; however, we may fund additional amounts upon satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the loan agreement. As of June 30, 2019, the balance of the note was $16.6 million. The note bears an interest rate of 6%6.0%, matures in July 2023, and provides us an option to purchase the development prior to the loan maturity date.



VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITYENTITIES
We have determined that our Operating Partnership and each of our less-than-wholly owned real estate partnerships is a variable interest entity (“VIE”), as the limited partners or the functional equivalent of limited partners lack substantive kick-out rights and substantive participating rights. Certain of our less-than-wholly-owned real estate entities are also VIEs. We are the primary beneficiary of the VIEs, and the VIEs are required to be consolidated on our balance sheet because we have a controlling financial interest in the VIEs and have both the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs' economic performance of the VIEs as well as the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. Because our Operating Partnership is a VIE, all of our assets and liabilities are held through a VIE.
GAIN ON LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded a gain on litigation settlement of $6.3 million from the settlement on a construction defect claim. The gain consisted of $4.0 million of cash received, $937,000 of cash receivable, and $1.4 million of liabilities waived under the terms of the settlement.
NOTE 3 • EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of our common shares of beneficial interest (“Common Shares”common shares”) outstanding during the period. We have issued restricted stock units (“RSUs”) under our 2015 Incentive Plan and Series D Convertible Preferred Units ("Series D preferred units"), which could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share upon exercise of the RSUs.RSUs or upon conversion of the Series D preferred units (refer to Note 4 for further discussion of the Series D preferred units). Other than the issuance of RSUs and Series D preferred units, we have no outstanding options, warrants, convertible stock or other contractual obligations requiring issuance of additional shares that would result in dilution of earnings. Under the terms of the Operating Partnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership, limited partners have the right to require the Operating Partnership to redeem their limited partnership units (“Units”) any time following the first anniversary of the date they acquired such Units (“Exchange Right”). Upon the exercise of Exchange Rights, and in our sole discretion, we may issue Common Sharescommon shares in exchange for Units on a one-for-one basis. The following table presents a reconciliation
Performance-based restricted stock awards and RSUs of the numerator37,625 and denominator used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements9,858 for the three months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 2017:  

 (in thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended
July 31,
 2018 2017
NUMERATOR 
  
Income (loss) from continuing operations – controlling interests$2,405
 $(13,651)
Income from discontinued operations – controlling interests511
 2,387
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests2,916
 (11,264)
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,705) (2,286)
Redemption of preferred shares
 
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share – net income available to common shareholders1,211
 (13,550)
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership135
 (1,644)
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share$1,346
 $(15,194)
DENOMINATOR 
  
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares119,245
 120,421
Effect of redeemable operating partnership units14,026
 15,128
Denominator for diluted earnings per share133,271
 135,549
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic and diluted$0.01
 $(0.13)
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted
 0.02
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$0.01
 $(0.11)
Performance-based restricted stock awards of 248,00037,625 and 115,0009,858, respectively, for the threesix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 and 2017, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the assumed proceeds per share plus the average unearned compensation were greater than the average market price of the common stock for the periods presented and, therefore, were anti-dilutive. Refer to Note 13 - Share-Based Compensation for discussion
The following table presents a reconciliation of the termsnumerator and denominator used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements for these awards.the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:  
 (in thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
NUMERATOR 
  
    
Income (loss) from continuing operations – controlling interests$3,113
 $(20,386) $(1,585) $(26,200)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations – controlling interests
 212
 
 12,630
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests3,113
 (20,174) (1,585) (13,570)
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,706) (1,706) (3,411) (3,411)
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share – net income available to common shareholders1,407
 (21,880) (4,996) (16,981)
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership148
 (2,580) (595) (2,000)
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share$1,555
 $(24,460) $(5,591) $(18,981)
DENOMINATOR 
  
  
  
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares11,729
 11,928
 11,746
 11,950
Effect of redeemable operating partnership units1,226
 1,407
 1,306
 1,416
Denominator for diluted earnings per share12,955
 13,335
 13,052
 13,366
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations – basic and diluted$0.11
 $(1.85) $(0.43) $(2.48)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations – basic and diluted
 0.02
 
 1.06
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC & DILUTED$0.11
 $(1.83) $(0.43) $(1.42)


NOTE 4 • EQUITYAND MEZZANINE EQUITY
Operating Partnership Units. Outstanding Units in the The Operating Partnership were 13.9had 1.2 million and 1.4 million outstanding Units at JulyJune 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and 14.1 million Units at April 30, 2018.respectively.
Common Shares and Equity Awards. Common Sharesshares outstanding on JulyJune 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018, totaled 119.511.7 million and 119.511.9 million, respectively. There were 43,0006,511 shares issued upon the vesting of equity awards under our 2015 Incentive Award Plan during the three months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, with a total grant-date fair value of $264,000.$447,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we issued 6,718 shares, with a total grant-date fair value $457,000. During the three and six months ended July 31, 2017,June 30, 2018, we issued 75,000 restricted Common Shares,5,142 shares, with a total grant-date fair value of $445,000. These$350,000 and 6,226 shares, are issuedwith a total grant-date fair value of $412,000, respectively, under our 2015 Incentive Award Plan for executive officer and trustee share-based compensation.Plan. These shares vest based on performance and service criteria.
Exchange Rights. Pursuant to the exercise of Exchange Rights, we redeemed Units during the threesix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 weas detailed in the table below.
 (in thousands, except per Unit amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,Number of Units
 
Aggregate Cost(1)

 Average Price Per Unit
2019133
 $7,968
 $60.01
201810
 $510
 $52.72
      
Six Months Ended June 30,     
2019135
 $8,118
 $60.00
201849
 $2,747
 $55.84
(1)The redemption price is determined using the volume weighted average price for the ten trading days prior to the date a unitholder provides notification of their intent to redeem units.
We also redeemed 90,000 Units for an aggregate cost of $480,000, at an average price per Unit of $5.31.  During the three months ended July 31, 2017, we redeemed 960,000 Units for an aggregate cost of $5.7 million, at an average price per Unit of $5.97. During the three months ended July 31, 2018, we redeemed 114,000 Units in exchange for common shares in connection with Unitholders exercising their Exchange Rights with a total book value of $291,000. Duringduring the threesix months ended July 31, 2017, we redeemed no UnitsJune 30, 2019 and 2018 as detailed in exchange for common shares.the table below.
 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,Number of Units
 Total Book Value
20198
 $521
2018
 
    
Six Months Ended June 30,   
20198
 $521
20183
 $34

Share Repurchase Program. On December 7, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $50 million of our Common Shares over a one-year period. On December 5, 2017,14, 2018, our Board of Trustees reauthorized thisour $50 million share repurchase program for an additional one-year period. Under this program, we may repurchase Common Sharescommon shares in open-market purchases, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 plans, as determined by management and in accordance with the requirements of the SEC. The extent to which we repurchase our shares, and the timing of repurchases, will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, and other corporate considerations, as determined by the executive management team. This program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the three months ended July 31, 2018, we repurchased and retired 118,000 common shares for an aggregate cost of $615,000, including commissions, at an average price per share of $5.20.  During the three months ended July 31, 2017, we repurchased and retired 682,000 common shares for an aggregate cost of $3.9 million, including commissions, at an average

price per share of $5.77. As of July 31, 2018, $34.9June 30, 2019, $17.7 million remained available under theour $50 million authorized share repurchase program. Common shares repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are detailed in the table below.
 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,Number of Shares
 
Aggregate Cost(1)

 
Average Price Per Share(1)

2019116
 $6,862
 $59.12
201838
 $1,972
 $52.23
      
Six Months Ended June 30,     
2019290
 $15,667
 $54.03
201867
 $3,415
 $51.26
(1)Amount includes commissions.

Series C Preferred Shares. Series C preferred shares outstanding were 4.1 million shares at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The Series C preferred shares are nonvoting and redeemable for cash at $25.00 per share at our option after October 2, 2022. Holders of these shares are entitled to cumulative distributions, payable quarterly (as and if declared by the Board of Trustees). Distributions accrue at an annual rate of $1.65625 per share, which is equal to 6.625% of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference ($103.0 million liquidation preference in the aggregate).
Series D Preferred Units (Mezzanine Equity). On February 26, 2019, we issued 165,600 newly created Series D preferred units at an issuance price of $100 per preferred unit as partial consideration for the acquisition of SouthFork Townhomes. The Series D preferred unit holders receive a preferred distribution at the rate of 3.862% per year. The Series D preferred units have a put option which allows the holder to redeem any or all of the Series D preferred units for cash equal to the issue price. Each Series D preferred unit is convertible, at the holder's option, into 1.37931 Units, representing a conversion exchange rate of $72.50 per unit.  The holders of the Series D preferred units do not have any voting rights.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Mezzanine Equity). Redeemable noncontrolling interests on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets represent the noncontrolling interest in joint ventures in which our unaffiliated partner, at its election, could require us to buy its interest at a purchase price to be determined by an appraisal conducted in accordance with the terms of the agreement, or at a negotiated price. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we acquired the remaining 34.5% noncontrolling interests in the real estate partnership that owns Commons and Landing at Southgate for $1.3 million. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
 (in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018$5,968
Net income(174)
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests(5,794)
Balance at June 30, 2019$

NOTE 5 • SEGMENT REPORTING
We operate in a single reportable segment which includes the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, and acquisition of apartment communities. Each of our operating properties is considered a separate operating segment because each property earns revenues, incurs expenses, and has discrete financial information. Our chief operating decision-makers evaluate each property's operating results to make decisions about resources to be allocated and to assess performance. We do not group our operations based on geography, size, or type. Our apartment communities have similar long-term economic characteristics and provide similar products and services to our residents. No apartment community comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues, profits, or assets. Accordingly, our apartment communities are aggregated into a single reportable segment.
Prior to the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, we reported our results in two reportable segments: multifamily and healthcare. We sold substantially all of our healthcare portfolio during the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 and classified it as discontinued operations (see Note 7 for additional information). Healthcare no longer meets the quantitative thresholds for reporting as a separate reportable segment and therefore is included in “all other” with other non-multifamily properties. As of July 31, 2018, we no longer own any healthcare properties.
Our executive management team comprises our chief operating decision-makers. This team measures the performance of our reportable segment based on net operating income (“NOI”), which we define as total real estate revenues less property operating expenses, andincluding real estate tax expense combined (referred to as "real estate expenses").taxes. We believe that NOI is an important supplemental measure of operating performance for a REIT’s operating real estate because it provides a measure of operations that is unaffected by depreciation, amortization, financing, property management overhead, casualty losses, and general and administrative expenses.expense. NOI does not represent cash generated by operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to net income, net income available for common shareholders, or cash flow from operating activities as a measure of financial performance.
The revenues andfollowing tables present NOI for the multifamily reportable segment are summarized as follows for the three-month periodsthree and six months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively, along with reconciliations to net income in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Segment assets are also reconciled to total assets as reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended July 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$43,089
 $2,857
 $45,946
Real estate expenses18,486
 1,043
 19,529
Net operating income$24,603
 $1,814
 $26,417
Property management expenses    (1,367)
Casualty loss    (225)
Depreciation and amortization    (18,612)
General and administrative expenses    (3,870)
Interest expense    (8,385)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (552)
Interest and other income    516
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations    (6,078)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments    9,224
Income (loss) from continuing operations    3,146
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    570
Net income (loss)    $3,716



 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended July 31, 2017Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$35,999
 $4,979
 $40,978
Real estate expenses15,734
 1,793
 17,527
Net operating income$20,265
 $3,186
 $23,451
Property management expenses    (1,356)
Casualty loss    (485)
Depreciation and amortization    (25,338)
Loss on impairment    (256)
General and administrative expenses    (4,002)
Interest expense    (8,131)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (199)
Interest and other income    228
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations    (16,088)
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments    124
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (15,964)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    2,685
Net income (loss)    $(13,279)
 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Revenue$45,945
 $989
 $46,934
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes19,111
 405
 19,516
Net operating income$26,834
 $584
 $27,418
Property management    (1,445)
Casualty gain (loss)    (92)
Depreciation and amortization    (18,437)
General and administrative expenses    (3,549)
Interest expense    (7,590)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (407)
Interest and other income    468
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments and gain (loss) on litigation settlement    (3,634)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments    615
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement    6,286
Net income (loss)    $3,267
 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Revenue$43,149
 $3,048
 $46,197
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes17,826
 1,111
 18,937
Net operating income$25,323
 $1,937
 $27,260
Property management    (1,444)
Depreciation and amortization    (19,132)
Loss on impairment    (17,809)
General and administrative expenses    (4,348)
Interest expense    (8,562)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (12)
Interest and other income    460
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (23,587)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    238
Net income (loss)    $(23,349)
 (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$90,759
 $1,783
 $92,542
Real estate expenses38,799
 753
 39,552
Net operating income$51,960
 $1,030
 $52,990
Property management expenses    (2,999)
Casualty gain (loss)    (733)
Depreciation and amortization    (36,548)
General and administrative expenses    (7,355)
Interest expense    (15,486)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (409)
Interest and other income    892
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments and gain (loss) on litigation settlement    (9,648)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments    669
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement    6,286
Net income (loss)    $(2,693)


 (in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Real estate revenue$83,203
 $6,029
 $89,232
Real estate expenses35,954
 2,250
 38,204
Net operating income$47,249
 $3,779
 $51,028
Property management expenses    (2,821)
Casualty gain (loss)    (50)
Depreciation and amortization    (39,648)
Impairment of real estate investments    (17,809)
General and administrative expenses    (7,967)
Interest expense    (16,858)
Loss on debt extinguishment    (133)
Interest and other income    1,149
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments and income (loss) from discontinued operations    (33,109)
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments    2,304
Income (loss) from continuing operations    (30,805)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations    14,120
Net income (loss)    $(16,685)

Segment Assets and Accumulated Depreciation
Segment assets are summarized as follows as of JulyJune 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018, respectively, along with reconciliations to the condensed consolidated financial statements:
(in thousands)(in thousands)
As of July 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
As of June 30, 2019Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Segment assets 
  
  
 
  
  
Property owned$1,576,345
 $59,888
 $1,636,233
$1,628,133
 $35,406
 $1,663,539
Less accumulated depreciation(309,862) (16,910) (326,772)(371,213) (9,108) (380,321)
Total property owned$1,266,483
 $42,978
 $1,309,461
$1,256,920
 $26,298
 $1,283,218
Cash and cash equivalents    16,261
    17,406
Restricted cash    4,103
    4,672
Other assets    27,885
    30,626
Unimproved land    7,926
    1,746
Mortgage loans receivable    10,530
    10,140
Total Assets    $1,376,166
    $1,347,808
(in thousands)(in thousands)
As of April 30, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
As of December 31, 2018Multifamily
 All Other
 Total
Segment assets 
  
  
 
  
  
Property owned$1,606,421
 $63,343
 $1,669,764
$1,582,917
 $44,719
 $1,627,636
Less accumulated depreciation(294,477) (16,847) (311,324)(340,081) (13,790) (353,871)
Total property owned$1,311,944
 $46,496
 $1,358,440
$1,242,836
 $30,929
 $1,273,765
Cash and cash equivalents    11,891
    13,792
Restricted cash    4,225
    5,464
Other assets    30,297
    27,265
Unimproved land    11,476
    5,301
Mortgage loans receivable    10,329
    10,410
Total Assets    $1,426,658
    $1,335,997


NOTE 6 • COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation. We are subject to a variety of legal actions for personal injury or property damage arising inIn the ordinary course of our business, mostoperations, we become involved in litigation. At this time, we know of which are covered by liability insurance. Various resident claims are also brought periodically, most of which are covered by insurance. While resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these claims andno material pending or threatened legal proceedings, will notor other proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities, that would have a material effectimpact on our liquidity, financial position, cash flows, or resultsus.

Environmental Matters. Under various federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal of, or remediation of, certain hazardous or toxic substances in, on, around, or under the property. While we currently have no knowledge of any material violation of environmental laws, ordinances, or regulations at any of our properties, there can be no assurance that areas of contamination will not be identified at any of our properties or that changes in environmental laws, regulations, or cleanup requirements would not result in material costs to us.
Restrictions on Taxable Dispositions. Twenty-five of our properties, consisting of 4,1954,372 apartment units,homes, are subject to restrictions on our ability to resell in taxable transactions. These restrictions are contained indispositions under agreements we entered into with some of the sellers or contributors of the properties and are effective for varying periods. The real estate investment amount of these properties (net of accumulated depreciation) was $548.6 million at July 31, 2018.  We do not believe that thesethe agreements materially affect the conduct of our business or our decisions whether to dispose of restricted properties during the restriction period because we generally hold these and our other properties for investment purposes rather than for sale. In addition, where we deem it to be in our shareholders' best interests to dispose of such properties, we generally seek to structure salesales of such properties as tax deferred transactions under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code").
If we decide to sell one or more of these properties and are unable to structure sales of such properties as tax deferred transactions under Section 1031 of the Code, Otherwise, we may be required to provide tax indemnification payments to the parties to these agreements.
NOTE 7 • DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
We report in discontinued operations the results of operations and the related gains or losses on the sales of properties that have either been disposed of or classified as held for sale and meet the classification of a discontinued operation as described in ASC 205, "Presentation of Financial Statements," and ASC 360, "Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." Under this standard, a disposal (or classification as held for sale) of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.
We classified no new dispositions or properties held for sale as discontinued operations during the three and six months ended July 31, 2018June 30, 2019 and 2017.

2018.
The following information shows the effect on net income and the gains or losses from the sales of properties classified as discontinued operations for the three and six months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively:
 (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
REVENUE
 $157
 
 $353
EXPENSES 
  
  
  
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes
 18
 
 25
Real estate taxes
 
 
 35
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 2
General and administrative
 9
 
 14
TOTAL EXPENSES
 $27
 
 $76
Operating income (loss)
 130
 
 277
Interest expense
 
 
 (1)
Other income
 10
 
 14
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations
 140
 
 290
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations
 98
 
 13,830
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 $238
 
 $14,120
 (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended July 31,
 2018 2017
REVENUE$
 $11,955
EXPENSES 
  
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes
 2,257
Real estate taxes
 1,961
Property management
 72
Depreciation and amortization
 3,589
Impairment of real estate investments
 
TOTAL EXPENSES$
 $7,879
Operating income
 4,076
Interest expense
 (1,985)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
Interest income
 544
Other income
 50
Income from discontinued operations before gain on sale
 2,685
Gain on sale of discontinued operations570
 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS$570
 $2,685
As of July 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, we had no assets or liabilities classified as held for sale.
NOTE 8 • ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
We added no$2.1 million of new real estate property to our portfolio through property acquisitions during the three months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, compared to $61.5 millionno acquisitions in the three months ended July 31, 2017.June 30, 2018. Our acquisitions during the threesix months ended July 31, 2017June 30, 2019 and 2018 are detailed below.
Three

Six Months Ended July 31, 2017
June 30, 2019
Date
Acquired
 (in thousands)
Date
Acquired
 (in thousands)
 
Total
Acquisition
Cost

 Investment Allocation 
Total
Acquisition
Cost

 Form of Consideration Investment Allocation
Acquisitions Land
 Building
 
Intangible
Assets

 Cash
 
Units(1)

 Land
 Building
 
Intangible
Assets

Multifamily                    
191 unit - Oxbo - St. Paul, MN(1)
May 26, 2017 $61,500
 $5,809
 $54,910
 $781
272 homes - SouthFork Townhomes- Lakeville, MNFebruary 26, 2019 $44,000
 $27,440
 $16,560
 $3,502
 $39,950
 $548
                    
Total Property Acquisitions $61,500
 $5,809
 $54,910
 $781
Other            
Minot 3100 10th St SW - Minot, ND(2)
May 23, 2019 2,112
 2,112
 
 246
 1,866
 
            
Total Acquisitions $46,112
 $29,552
 $16,560
 $3,748
 $41,816
 $548
(1)Property includes 11,477 square feetValue of retail space.Series D preferred units at the acquisition date.
(2)Acquired for use as our new Minot corporate office building after renovations have been completed.
PROPERTY Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Date
Acquired
 (in thousands)
  
Total
Acquisition
Cost(1)

 Investment Allocation
Acquisitions  Land
 Building
 
Intangible
Assets

390 homes - Westend - Denver, COMarch 28, 2018 $128,700
 $25,525
 $102,101
 $1,074
          
Total Acquisitions  $128,700
 $25,525
 $102,101
 $1,074
(1)Acquisition cost was paid in cash.
DISPOSITIONS
During the three months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we sold three apartment communities, two commercial properties, and two parcelsone parcel of land and one commercial property for a total sale price of $49.1$7.3 million. After deductions for closing costs and other costs associated with the dispositions, we recognized a $614,000 gain on sale. During the three months ended July 31, 2017,June 30, 2018, we sold one commercial property for a total sale price of $3.4 million.had no dispositions. The following table detailstables detail our dispositions for the threesix months ended July 31, 2018June 30, 2019 and 2017:2018:


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June 30, 2019
   (in thousands) 
DispositionsDate
Disposed
 Sales Price 
Book Value
and Sale Cost
 Gain/(Loss) 
Multifamily        
44 unit - Dakota Commons - Williston, NDJuly 26, 2018 $4,420
 $3,878
 $542
 
145 unit - Williston Garden - Williston, ND(1)
July 26, 2018 12,310
 11,313
 997
 
288 unit - Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND(2)
July 26, 2018 24,770
 17,856
 6,914
 
   41,500
 33,047
 8,453
 
         
Other        
7,849 sq ft Minot Southgate Retail - Minot, NDJuly 12, 2018 $1,925
 $2,056
 $(131) 
9,052 sq ft Fresenius - Duluth, MNJuly 27, 2018 1,900
 1,078
 $822
 
   3,825
 3,134
 691
 
         
Unimproved Land        
Grand Forks - Grand Forks, NDJuly 16, 2018 $3,000
 $2,986
 $14
 
Renaissance Heights - Williston, ND(3)
July 26, 2018 750
 684
 66
 
   3,750
 3,670
 80
 
         
Total Property Dispositions  $49,075
 $39,851
 $9,224
 
   (in thousands)
DispositionsDate
Disposed
 Sales Price
 
Book Value
and Sale Cost

 Gain/(Loss)
Other       
Minot 1400 31st Ave SW - Minot, ND(1)
May 23, 2019 $6,530
 $6,048
 $482
        
Unimproved Land       
Creekside Crossing - Bismarck, NDMarch 1, 2019 3,049
 3,205
 (156)
Minot 1525 24th Ave SW - Minot, NDApril 3, 2019 725
 593
 132
   $3,774
 $3,798
 $(24)
        
Total Dispositions  $10,304
 $9,846
 $458
(1)This apartment community was owned by a joint venture entityproperty currently houses our Minot corporate office. During the second quarter of 2019, we purchased an office building which will become our new Minot corporate office after renovations are completed. We will lease space in which we had an interest of approximately 74.11%. The joint venturethe Minot 1400 31st Ave SW building until the new office is consolidatedplaced in our financial statements.
(2)This apartment community was owned by a joint venture entity in which we had an interest of approximately 87.14%. The joint venture is consolidated in our financial statements.
(3)This parcel of land was owned by a joint venture entity in which we had an interest of approximately 70.00%. The joint venture is consolidated in our financial statements.service.

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Six Months Ended July 31, 2017June 30, 2018
   (in thousands)
Dispositions
Date
Disposed
 Sale Price
 
Book Value
and Sale Cost

 Gain/(Loss)
Other       
43,404 sq ft Garden View - St. Paul, MNJanuary 19, 2018 $14,000
 $6,191
 $7,809
52,116 sq ft Ritchie Medical - St. Paul, MNJanuary 19, 2018 16,500
 10,419
 6,081
22,187 sq ft Bismarck 715 East Broadway - Bismarck, NDMarch 7, 2018 5,500
 3,215
 2,285
        
Total Dispositions  $36,000
 $19,825
 $16,175
   (in thousands) 
Dispositions
Date
Disposed
 Sale Price 
Book Value
and Sale Cost
 Gain/(Loss) 
Other        
4,998 sq ft Minot Southgate Wells Fargo Bank - Minot, NDMay 15, 2017 $3,440
 $3,332
 $108
 
         
Total Property Dispositions  $3,440
 $3,332
 $108
 

NOTE 9 • DEBT
As of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we owned 94 properties,88 apartment communities, of which 53 multifamily and other properties (with a carrying amount of $593.7 million)39 served as collateral for mortgage loans. The majoritySubstantially all of these mortgage loans were non-recourse to us other than for standard carve-out obligations.As of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we believe that there are no material defaults or compliance issues with respectinstances of noncompliance in regards to any of these mortgages payable.

The aggregate amount of required future principal payments on mortgages payable as of July 31, 2018, is as follows:
 (in thousands)
Year Ended April 30,Mortgage Loans
2019$7,442
202086,400
202192,179
202270,506
202327,494
Thereafter182,534
Total payments$466,555
As noted above, as of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we owned 41 multifamily and other properties49 apartment communities that were not encumbered by mortgages, with 3035 of those properties providing credit support for our unsecured borrowings. Our primary unsecured credit facility is a revolving, multi-bank line of credit, with the Bank of Montreal serving as administrative agent. Our line of credit has total commitments of $300.0$250.0 million, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained in the unencumbered asset pool ("UAP"). TheAs of June 30, 2019, the UAP currently providesprovided for a borrowing capacity of $300.0$250.0 million, providingwith additional borrowing availability of $170.0$72.1 million beyond the $130.0$177.9 million drawn, asincluding the balance on our operating line of July 31, 2018.credit (discussed below). This credit facility matures on JanuaryAugust 31, 2021,2022, with one twelve-month option to extend the maturity date at our election.
Subsequent to quarter-end, we amended our existingWe have unsecured term loan and lineloans of credit and added a new term loan. Refer to "Note 15 - Subsequent Events" for further information.
During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, we entered into a $70.0 million unsecured term loan,and $75.0 million, which maturesmature on January 15, 2024 and on August 31, 2023. We maintain a $200.0 million option that can be accessed by increasing lending commitments under the current agreement.2025, respectively.
The interest rates on the line of credit and term loanloans are based, at our option, on either the lender's base rate plus a margin, ranging from 60-12535-85 basis points, or the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), plus a margin that ranges from 160-225135-190 basis points based on our consolidated leverage. Our line of credit and term loanloans are subject to customary financial covenants and limitations. We believe that we are in compliance with all such financial covenants and limitations as of July 31, 2018.June 30, 2019.
We also have a $6.0 million operating line of credit. This operating line of credit is designateddesigned to enhance treasury management activities and more effectively manage cash balances. This operating line has a one-year term, with pricing based on a market spread plus the one-month LIBOR index rate. As of July 31, 2018 and AprilJune 30, 2018,2019, we havehad $4.6 million outstanding on this operating line compared to no outstanding balance on this operating line.as of December 31, 2018.
The following table summarizes our indebtedness at July 31, 2018:June 30, 2019:
 (in thousands) 
 June 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Weighted Average Maturity in Years at June 30, 2019
Unsecured lines of credit(1)
$162,939
$57,500
3.1
Term loans145,000
145,000
5.4
Unsecured debt307,939
202,500
 
Secured line of credit(1)
15,000

3.2
Mortgages payable - fixed371,951
445,974
4.2
Total debt$694,890
$648,474
4.2
Weighted average interest rate on primary line of credit (rate with swap)3.94%3.72% 
Weighted average interest rate on operating line of credit4.39%
 
Weighted average interest rate on term loans (rate with swap)4.14%4.01% 
Weighted average interest rate on mortgages payable4.37%4.58% 

 (in thousands) 
 July 31, 2018April 30, 2018Weighted Average Maturity in Years
Unsecured line of credit$130,000
$124,000
3.0
Term loan70,000
70,000
4.0
Unsecured debt200,000
194,000
 
Mortgages payable - fixed466,555
489,401
5.4
Mortgages payable - variable
22,739

Total debt$666,555
$706,140
4.9
Weighted average interest rate on unsecured line of credit3.83%3.35% 
Weighted average interest rate on term loan (rate with swap)3.86%3.86% 
Weighted average interest rate on mortgages payable4.65%4.69% 

(1)Our revolving line of credit consists primarily of unsecured borrowings. A portion of the line was secured in connection with our acquisition of SouthFork Townhomes, under an agreement that allowed us to offer the seller tax protection upon purchase.


The aggregate amount of required future principal payments on mortgages payable and term loans as of June 30, 2019, was as follows:
 (in thousands)
2019 (remainder)$10,896
202042,093
202197,137
202240,741
202348,359
Thereafter277,725
Total payments$516,951

NOTE 10 • DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTINSTRUMENTS
Our objective in using an interest rate derivativederivatives is to hedgeadd stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to the variability in cash flows of our floating-rate debt.interest rate fluctuations. To accomplish this objective, we entered into anprimarily use interest rate swap contractcontracts to fix the variable interest rate on our term loan.loans and a portion of our revolving line of credit. The interest rate swap had a $70.0 million notional amount and qualifiedcontracts qualify as a cash flow hedge.hedges.
Under ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which we adopted on November 1, 2017, the ineffective portion of a hedging instrument is no longernot required to be recognized currently in earnings or disclosed. Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income for our interest rate swap will be reclassified to interest expense as interest expense is incurred on our term loan.loans. During the next twelve months, we estimate an additional $1.0 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.
The gain recognized in other comprehensive income forDuring the three months ended JulyJune 30, 2019, we entered into a $50.0 million interest rate swap to fix the interest rate on a portion of our primary line of credit.
At June 30, 2019, we had three interest rate swap contracts in effect with a notional amount of $195.0 million and one additional interest rate swap that becomes effective on January 31, 2018, was $208,000, and the2023, with a notional amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest expense during this period was $29,000. At July 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018,of $70.0 million.
The table below presents the fair value of our interest rate swap included in other assetsderivative financial instruments as well as their classification on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets was $2.0 millionas of June 30, 2019 and $1.8 million, respectively.December 31, 2018.
   (in thousands)   (in thousands)
   June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018   June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Fair Value
Total derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments - interest rate swapsOther Assets 
 $818
 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $7,598
 $1,675

The table below presents the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as of June 30, 2019 and 2018.
 (in thousands)
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Three months ended June 30,2019 2018   2019 2018
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships - Interest rate contracts$(4,430) $438
 Interest expense $(29) $27
          
Six months ended June 30,         
Total derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships - Interest rate contracts$(6,712) $2,158
 Interest expense $(30) $129


NOTE 11 • FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities are carried at amounts that reasonably approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature. For variable rate line of credit debt that re-prices frequently, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values of our financial instruments approximate their carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements except for fixed rate debt.
In determining the fair value of other financial instruments, we apply FASB ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures,Disclosures." or ASC 820.  ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (Levels 1 and 2) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (Level 3). Fair value estimates may differ from the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of the assets and liabilities.
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, we entered into an interest rate swap to manage our interest rate risk. The fair value of our interest rate swapswaps is determined using the market standard methodology of netting discounted expected variable cash payments and receipts. The variable cash payments and receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates (a forward curve) derived from observable market interest rate curves. We also consider both our own nonperformance risk and the counterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurement. The fair value of the derivative by its level in the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
   (in thousands)
 Balance Sheet Location Total
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
July 31, 2018         
Derivative instrument - interest rate swapOther Assets $1,987
 
 $1,987
 
          
April 30, 2018   
  
  
  
Derivative instrument - interest rate swapOther Assets $1,779
 
 $1,779
 

measurement (Level 3).
Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
There were no non-financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at July 31, 2018.June 30, 2019. Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at April 30,December 31, 2018, consisted of real estate investments that were written-down to estimated fair value during fiscal year 2018. See Note 2 for additional information on impairment losses recognized during fiscal yearthe transition period ended December 31, 2018. The aggregate fair value of these assets by their levels in the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
 (in thousands)
 Total
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
December 31, 2018 
  
  
  
Real estate investments valued at fair value$3,049
 
 
 $3,049
 (in thousands)
 Total
 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
April 30, 2018 
  
  
  
Real estate investments$52,145
 
 
 $52,145

As of April 30,December 31, 2018, we estimated the fair value of our real estate investments using appraisals, a market offer to purchase, market comparisons, and other market data.purchase.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated based on the discounted cash flows of the loans using relevant treasury interest rates plus credit spreads (Level 2). For mortgages payable the fair value of fixed rate loans isand mortgage and notes receivable are estimated based on the discounted cash flows of the loans using market research and management estimates of comparable interest rates (Level 3).
The estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of JulyJune 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, and April 30, 2018, respectively, are as follows:
(in thousands)(in thousands)
July 31, 2018 April 30, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair ValueCarrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
FINANCIAL ASSETS 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents$16,261
 $16,261
 $11,891
 $11,891
$17,406
 $17,406
 $13,792
 $13,792
Mortgage and note receivable$26,697
 $26,697
 $26,809
 $26,809
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Other debt, including other debt related to assets held for sale
 
 $
 $
Revolving line of credit$130,000
 $130,000
 $124,000
 $124,000
Term loan(1)
$70,000
 $70,000
 $70,000
 $70,000
Revolving lines of credit(1)
$177,939
 $177,939
 $57,500
 $57,500
Term loans(1)
$145,000
 $145,000
 $145,000
 $145,000
Mortgages payable$466,555
 $465,445
 $509,919
 $510,803
$371,951
 $375,698
 $445,974
 $444,241
(1)Excluding the effect of the interest rate swap agreement.agreements.


NOTE 12 • REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Redeemable noncontrolling interests on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets represent the noncontrolling interest in joint ventures in which our unaffiliated partner, at its election, could require us to buy its interest at a purchase price to be determined by an appraisal conducted in accordance with the terms of the agreement, or at a negotiated price. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests.
 (in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2018$6,708
Net income(478)
Balance at July 31, 2018$6,230
NOTE 13 • SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based awards are provided to officers, non-officer employees, and trustees under our 2015 Incentive Plan approved by shareholders on September 15, 2015, which allows for awards in the form of cash, unrestricted and restricted common shares, and RSUsrestricted stock units ("RSUs") up to an aggregate of 4,250,000425,000 shares over the ten-year period in which the plan will be in effect. Under our 2015 Incentive Plan, officers and non-officer employees may earn share awards under a revised long-term incentive plan, which is a forward-looking program that measures long-term performance over the stated performance period. These
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Fiscal Year 2019 LTIP Awards
Awards granted to trusteesofficers on July 20, 2018, consist of 64,972 time-based RSU awards. All of these awards are classified as equity awards. The time-based RSUs vest on July 20, 2019.
Awards granted to management on July 20, 2018,March 8, 2019, consist of time-based RSU awards for 74,9206,391 shares and performanceperformance-based RSU awards based on relative total shareholder return (“TSR”), for 149,84612,781 shares. All of these awards are classified as equity awards. The time-based RSU awards vest as to one-third of the shares on each of July 20, 2019, April 30,March 8, 2020, March 8, 2021, and April 30, 2021.March 8, 2022.
The TSR performanceperformance-based RSU awards are earned based on our TSR as compared to the MSCI U.S. REIT Index over a forward-looking three-year period. The maximum number of RSUs eligible to be earned under this performance basedperformance-based award is 299,69225,562 RSUs, which is 200% of the RSUs granted. Earned awards (if any) will fully vest as of the last day of the measurement period. These awards have market conditions in addition to service conditions that must be met for the awards to vest. We recognize compensation expense ratably based on the grant date fair value, as determined using the Monte Carlo valuation model, regardless of whether the market conditions are achieved and the awards ultimately vest. Therefore, previously recorded compensation expense is not adjusted in the event that the market conditions are not achieved. We based the expected volatility on the historical volatility of our daily closing share price, the risk-free interest rate on the interest rates on U.S. treasury bonds with a maturity equal to the remaining performance period of the award, and the expected term on the performance period of the award. The assumptions used to value the performance RSU awards were an expected volatility of 28.6%25.5%, a risk-free interest rate of 2.66%2.43%, and an expected life of 2.782.82 years. The share price at the grant date, July 20, 2018,March 8, 2019, was $5.36$58.06 per share.
Awards granted to trustees on May 17, 2019, consist of 812 RSUs which vested immediately and awards granted on June 13, 2019 consist of 7,521 time-based RSU awards which vest on June 13, 2020. All of these awards are classified as equity awards.
Total Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements for all outstanding share-based awards was $265,000$981,000 and $376,000$611,000 for the threesix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively.
NOTE 14 • RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions with BMO Capital Markets
We have an historical and ongoing relationship with BMO Capital Markets (“BMO”). On July 17, 2017, we engaged BMO The increase in expense was primarily due to provide financial advisory servicesthe timing of award grants in connection with the proposed disposition ofchange in our healthcare property portfolio. A family member of Mark O. Decker, Jr., our Presidentfiscal year end, additional officers included in award grants, and Chief Executive Officer, is an employee of BMO and could have an indirect material interesta decrease in any such engagement and related transaction(s). The Board pre-approvedforfeitures in the engagement of BMO. Duringcurrent period compared to the quarter ended January 31, 2018, we completed the disposition of 27 healthcare properties and paid BMO a transaction fee of $1.8 million in connection with this engagement.prior period.
NOTE 1513 • SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to quarter end,On August 6, 2019, we amended our primary unsecured credit facility (see Note 9 - Debt) to:
increase the overall unsecured facility from $370.0closed a $59.9 million to $395.0 million, reallocating the commitmentmortgage loan. This mortgage loan is secured by four multifamily communities and is priced at a fixed rate of 3.88% for the revolvingfull twelve-year term of the loan. Proceeds from this loan will be used to pay down balances under our line of credit to $250.0 million and the remaining $145.0 million between two term loans;credit.
extend the maturity of the revolving line of credit to August 2022;
extend the existing $70.0 million unsecured term loan maturity to January 2024;
add a new $75.0 million, 7-year unsecured term loan maturing in August 2025; and
reduce the margin pricing on the revolving line of credit and the $70.0 million term loan to achieve an overall lower interest rate on borrowings under this facility.
We also entered into a swap agreement for the entire $75.0 million and full term loan of the new unsecured 7-year loan in our ongoing effort to reduce floating interest rate exposure. We continue to maintain a $200.0 million accordion option that can be accessed by increasing lending commitments.


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ITEMItem 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report, our audited financial statements for the fiscal yeartransition period ended April 30,December 31, 2018, which are included in our Form 10-K10-KT filed with the SEC on June 28, 2018,February 27, 2019, and the risk factors in Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” of our Form 10-K10-KT for the fiscal yeartransition period ended April 30,December 31, 2018.
We consider this and other sections of this Report to contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to our expectations for future periods. Forward-looking statements do not discuss historical fact, but instead include statements related to expectations, projections, intentions or other items related to the future. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” and variations of those words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results of operations, financial conditions, or plans expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact should be deemed forward-looking statements. As a result, reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond our control and could differ materially from our actual results and performance.
The following factors, among others, could cause our future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:
economic conditions in the markets where we own properties or markets in which we may invest in the future;
rental conditions in our markets, including occupancy levels and rental rates, our potential inability to renew residents or obtain new residents upon expiration of existing leases, changes in tax and housing laws, or other factors;
adverse changes in real estate markets, including future demand for apartment homes in our significant markets, barriers of entry into new markets, limitations on our ability to increase rental rates, our ability to identify and consummate attractive acquisitions and dispositions on favorable terms, our ability to reinvest sales proceeds successfully, and our inability to accommodate any significant decline in the market value of real estate serving as collateral for our mortgage obligations;
reliance on a single asset class (multifamily) and certain geographic areas (Midwest and West regions) of the U.S.;
inability to succeed in any new markets we enter;
failure of new acquisitions to achieve anticipated results or be efficiently integrated;
inability to complete lease-up of our projects on schedule and on budget;
inability to sell our non-core properties on terms that are acceptable;
failure to reinvest proceeds from sales of properties into tax-deferred exchanges, which could necessitate special dividend and tax protection payments;
inability to fund capital expenditures out of cash flow;
inability to pay, or need to reduce, dividends on our common shares;
inability to raise additional equity capital;
financing risks, including our potential inability to obtain debt or equity financing on favorable terms, or at all;
level and volatility of interest or capitalization rates or capital market conditions;
changes in operating costs, including real estate taxes, utilities, and insurance costs;
the availability and cost of casualty insurance for losses;
inability to continue to satisfy complex rules in order to maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, inability of the Operating Partnership to satisfy the rules to maintain its status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, and the risk of changes in laws affecting REITs;
inability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
cyber liability or potential liability for breaches of our privacy or information security systems;
inability to address catastrophic weather, natural events, and climate change;
inability to comply with environmental laws and regulations; and
other risks identified in this Report, in other SEC reports, or in other documents that we publicly disseminate.
New factors may also arise from time to time that could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Except as otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or changes in expectations after the date on which this Report is filed. Readers also should review the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including the “Management’s
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Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” contained in our AnnualTransition Report on Form 10-K10-KT for the fiscal yeartransition period ended April 30,December 31, 2018.
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Executive Summary
We own, manage, acquire, redevelop, and develop apartment communities. We primarily focus on investing in markets characterized by stable and growing economic conditions, strong employment, and an attractive quality of life that we believe, in combination, lead to higher demand for our apartment homes and retention of our residents. As of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we owned interests in 8788 apartment communities consisting of 13,70313,975 apartment homes. Property owned, as presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $1.7 billion at June 30, 2019, compared to $1.6 billion at JulyDecember 31, 2018, compared to $1.7 billion at April 30, 2018.
Renting apartment homes is our primary source of revenue, and our business objective is to provide great homes for our residents. We strive to maximize resident satisfaction and retention by investing in high-quality assets in desirable locations and creating vibrant apartment communities through service-oriented operations. We believe that delivering superior resident experiences will enhance resident satisfaction while also driving profitability for our business and our shareholders. We have paid quarterly distributions continuously since our first distribution in 1971.


Overview of the Three Months Ended July 31, 2018June 30, 2019
For the three months ended July 31, 2018, we generated revenues of $45.9June 30, 2019, revenue increased by $737,000 to $46.9 million, compared to $41.0$46.2 million for the three months ended July 31, 2017.  ExpensesJune 30, 2018. Total expenses decreased by $18.6 million to $43.6$43.0 million for the three months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, compared to $49.0$61.7 million for the three months ended July 31, 2017.June 30, 2018. Funds from Operations ("FFO") applicable to common shares and Units for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased to $18.8 million compared to $11.6 million for the comparable period ended June 30, 2018, primarily due to a $6.3 million gain on litigation settlement. The drivers of these changes are discussed in more detail in the “Results of Operations” section below.
Summarized below are significantIn our ongoing efforts to improve the quality of our portfolio and balance sheet, we completed the following transactions that occurred during the firstsecond quarter of our fiscal year 2019:
We sold oneparcel of land in Minot, North Dakota, for a total sale price of $725,000.
We sold three apartment communities, two commercial properties, and two parcels of landa property in Minot, North Dakota which houses our Minot corporate office for a total sale price of $49.1$6.5 million. We also purchased an office building for $2.1 million, which will become our new Minot, North Dakota corporate office building after renovations have been completed. We will lease space in the sold building until the new office is placed in service.
We repurchased approximately 116,000 common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $6.9 million, including commissions, and approximately 133,000 Units for an aggregate total cost of $8.0 million.
We recorded a gain on litigation settlement of $6.3 million from the settlement of a construction defect claim. The net proceedsgain consisted of these transactions was $20.3 million after pay down of debt, and we distributed $1.9$4.0 million of cash received, $937,000 of cash receivable, and $1.4 million of liabilities waived under the net proceedsterms of the settlement.
We entered into a $50.0 million interest rate swap to fix the rate on a portion of our joint venture partners in those transactions.
Subsequent to quarter-end, we engaged in the following transaction:
On$250.0 million primary line of credit. This credit facility matures on August 31, 2018, we amended our primary unsecured credit facility to:
increase the overall unsecured facility from $370.0 million2022, with one twelve-month option to $395.0 million, reallocating the commitment for the revolving line of credit to $250.0 million and the remaining $145.0 million between two term loans;
extend the maturity date at our election.
See Note 8 of the revolving line of creditNotes to August 2022;Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for a table detailing our acquisitions and dispositions during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
extend the existing $70.0 million unsecured term loan maturity to January 2024;
add a new $75.0 million, 7-year unsecured term loan maturing in August 2025; and
reduce the margin pricing on the revolving line of credit and the $70.0 million term loan to achieve an overall lower interest rate on borrowings under this facility.
In addition, the amended unsecured credit facility will provide additional lending capacity through changes to the calculation of the unencumbered asset pool ("UAP"). We also entered into a swap agreement for the entire $75.0 million and full term loan of the new unsecured 7-year loan in our ongoing effort to reduce floating interest rate exposure. We continue to maintain a $200.0 million accordion option that can be accessed by increasing lending commitments.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended July 31, 2018 and 2017
The discussion that follows is based on our consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018.
Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and 2017. Information about our same-store property results is contained in the Net Operating Income section below.
 (in thousands, except percentages)
 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 vs. 2018  June 30, 2019 vs. 2018
 2019 2018 $ Change % Change  2019 2018 $ Change % Change
Revenue                
Same-store$40,024
 $38,804
 $1,220
 3.1 %  $79,637
 $76,852
 $2,785
 3.6 %
Non-same-store5,921
 4,345
 1,576
 36.3 %  11,122
 6,351
 4,771
 75.1 %
Other properties and dispositions989
 3,048
 (2,059) (67.6)%  1,783
 6,029
 (4,246) (70.4)%
Total46,934
 46,197
 737
 1.6 %  92,542
 89,232
 3,310
 3.7 %
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes                
Same-store16,974
 16,345
 629
 3.8 %  34,781
 33,536
 1,245
 3.7 %
Non-same-store2,137
 1,481
 656
 44.3 %  4,018
 2,418
 1,600
 66.2 %
Other properties and dispositions405
 1,111
 (706) (63.5)%  753
 2,250
 (1,497) (66.5)%
Total19,516
 18,937
 579
 3.1 %  39,552
 38,204
 1,348
 3.5 %
Net operating income                
Same-store23,050
 22,459
 591
 2.6 %  44,856
 43,316
 1,540
 3.6 %
Non-same-store3,784
 2,864
 920
 32.1 %  7,104
 3,933
 3,171
 80.6 %
Other properties and dispositions584
 1,937
 (1,353) (69.9)%  1,030
 3,779
 (2,749) (72.7)%
Total$27,418
 $27,260
 $158
 0.6 %  $52,990
 $51,028
 $1,962
 3.8 %
Property management expenses(1,445) (1,444) 1
 0.1 %  (2,999) (2,821) 178
 6.3 %
Casualty gain (loss)(92) 
 92
 100.0 %  (733) (50) 683
 1,366.0 %
Depreciation and amortization(18,437) (19,132) (695) (3.6)%  (36,548) (39,648) (3,100) (7.8)%
Impairment of real estate investments
 (17,809) (17,809) 
  
 (17,809) (17,809) 
General and administrative expenses(3,549) (4,348) (799) (18.4)%  (7,355) (7,967) (612) (7.7)%
Interest expense(7,590) (8,562) (972) (11.4)%  (15,486) (16,858) (1,372) (8.1)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt(407) (12) 395
 3,291.7 %  (409) (133) 276
 207.5 %
Interest income402
 429
 (27) (6.3)%  809
 1,102
 (293) (26.6)%
Other income66
 31
 35
 112.9 %  83
 47
 36
 76.6 %
Income (loss) before gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments, gain (loss) on litigation settlement, and income (loss) from discontinued operations(3,634) (23,587) 19,953
 84.6 %  (9,648) (33,109) 23,461
 70.9 %
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate and other investments615
 
 615
 100.0 %  669
 2,304
 (1,635) (71.0)%
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement6,286
 
 6,286
 100.0 %  6,286
 
 6,286
 100.0 %
Income (loss) from continuing operations3,267
 (23,587) 26,854
 (113.9)%  (2,693) (30,805) 28,112
 (91.3)%
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 238
 (238) (100.0)%  
 14,120
 (14,120) (100.0)%
NET INCOME (LOSS)$3,267
 $(23,349) $26,616
 (114.0)%  $(2,693) $(16,685) $13,992
 (83.9)%
Dividends to preferred unitholders(160) 
 160
 100.0 %  (217) 
 217
 100.0 %
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(148) 2,580
 (2,728) (105.7)%  595
 2,000
 (1,405) (70.3)%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities154
 595
 (441) (74.1)%  730
 1,115
 (385) (34.5)%
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests3,113
 (20,174) 23,287
 (115.4)%  (1,585) (13,570) 11,985
 (88.3)%
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,706) (1,706) 
 
  (3,411) (3,411) 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$1,407
 $(21,880) $23,287
 (106.4)%  $(4,996) $(16,981) $11,985
 (70.6)%
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 (in thousands, except percentages)
 Three Months Ended
 July 31, 2018 vs. 2017
 2018 2017 $ Change % Change
REVENUE$45,946
 $40,978
 $4,968
 12.1 %
Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes14,459
 12,874
 1,585
 12.3 %
Real estate taxes5,070
 4,653
 417
 9.0 %
Property management expenses1,367
 1,356
 11
 0.8 %
Casualty loss225
 485
 (260) (53.6)%
Depreciation and amortization18,612
 25,338
 (6,726) (26.5)%
Impairment of real estate investments
 256
 (256) n/a
General and administrative expenses3,870
 4,002
 (132) (3.3)%
TOTAL EXPENSES$43,603
 $48,964
 $(5,361) (10.9)%
Operating income (loss)2,343
 (7,986) 10,329
 (129.3)%
Interest expense(8,385) (8,131) (254) 3.1 %
Loss on extinguishment of debt(552) (199) (353) 177.4 %
Interest income481
 21
 460
 2,190.5 %
Other income35
 207
 (172) (83.1)%
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations(6,078) (16,088) 10,010
 (62.2)%
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments9,224
 124
 9,100
 7,338.7 %
Income (loss) from continuing operations3,146
 (15,964) 19,110
 (119.7)%
Income (loss) from discontinued operations570
 2,685
 (2,115) (78.8)%
NET INCOME (LOSS)$3,716
 $(13,279) $16,995
 (128.0)%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(135) 1,644
 (1,779) (108.2)%
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests – consolidated real estate entities(665) 371
 (1,036) (279.2)%
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests2,916
 (11,264) 14,180
 (125.9)%
Dividends to preferred shareholders(1,705) (2,286) 581
 (25.4)%
Redemption of Preferred Shares
 
 
  %
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$1,211
 $(13,550) $14,761
 (108.9)%
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Weighted Average Occupancy(1)
2019 2018 2019 2018
Same-store94.3% 94.2% 94.9% 94.2%
Non-same-store94.8% 87.3% 94.8% 81.0%
Total94.4% 93.5% 94.9% 93.2%
Revenues.  Revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2018, were $45.9 million, compared to $41.0 million in the three months ended July 31, 2017, an increase of $5.0 million or 12.1%. The increase in revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2018, resulted primarily from properties acquired in fiscal year 2018 and same-store properties, as shown in the table below.
(1)Weighted average occupancy is defined as the percentage resulting from dividing actual rental revenue by scheduled rental revenue. Scheduled rental revenue represents the value of all apartment homes, with occupied homes valued at contractual rental rates pursuant to leases and vacant homes valued at estimated market rents. When calculating actual rents for occupied homes and market rents for vacant homes, delinquencies and concessions are not taken into account. Market rates are determined using the currently offered effective rates on new leases at the community and are used as the starting point in determination of the market rates of vacant apartment homes. We believe that weighted average occupancy is a meaningful measure of occupancy because it considers the value of each vacant unit at its estimated market rate. Weighted average occupancy may not completely reflect short-term trends in physical occupancy, and our calculation of weighted average occupancy may not be comparable to that disclosed by other REITs.
 (in thousands)
Increase in Total RevenueThree Months Ended
July 31, 2018
Increase in revenue from non-same-store apartment communities$6,021
Increase in revenue from same-store apartment communities1,069
Decrease in revenue from other properties and dispositions(2,122)
Net increase in total revenue$4,968

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Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes.  Property operating expenses, excluding real estate taxes, increased by 12.3% to $14.5 million in the three months ended July 31, 2018, compared to $12.9 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year.  An increase of $1.3 million was attributable to non-same-store properties, while expenses at same-store properties increased by $329,000. 
Real Estate Taxes.  Real estate taxes increased by 9.0% to $5.1 million in the three months ended July 31, 2018, compared to $4.7 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year.  An increase of $231,000 was attributable to non-same store properties, while same-store properties increased by $186,000.
Property management expenses. Property management expense was $1.4 million in each of the three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased by 26.5% to $18.6 million in the three months ended July 31, 2018, compared to $25.3 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This decrease was primarily due to a change in the estimated useful lives of our assets in the prior fiscal year. In the three months ended July 31, 2017, we recognized an additional $9.0 million in depreciation expense due to a one-time adjustment for assets that were fully depreciated under the new estimated useful lives.   See Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information.
Impairment of Real Estate Investments.  We recognized no impairment in the three months ended July 31, 2018 compared to $256,000 in the same period of the prior fiscal year. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information.
General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses decreased by 3.3% to $3.9 million in the three months ended July 31, 2018, compared to $4.0 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017, included $510,000 and $464,000, respectively, of severance and transition costs.
Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased by 3.1% to $8.4 million in the three months ended July 31, 2018, compared to $8.1 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, due primarily to changes in variable rates.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate and Other Investments. We recorded net gains of $9.2 million and $124,000 in continuing operations in the three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Properties sold in the three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017, are detailed below in the section captioned “Property Acquisitions and Dispositions.”  
Income from Discontinued Operations.  We recorded income from discontinued operations of $570,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, in the three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. See Note 7 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for further information on discontinued operations.
Net Operating Income
Number of Apartment HomesJune 30, 2019
 June 30, 2018
Same-store12,848
 12,848
Non-same-store1,127
 855
Total13,975
 13,703
Net Operating Income, (“NOI”)or NOI, is a non-U.S. GAAPnon-GAAP measure, which we define as total real estate revenues less property operating expenses, andincluding real estate tax expense combined (referred to as "real estate expense").taxes. We believe that NOI is an important supplemental measure of operating performance for a REIT’s operating real estate because it provides a measure of operations that is unaffected by depreciation, amortization, financing, property management overhead, casualty losses, and general and administrative expenses. NOI does not represent cash generated by operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to net income, net income available for common shareholders, or cash flow from operating activities as a measure of financial performance.
The following table shows real estate revenue, real estate operating expenses, and NOI for the three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for our multifamily properties.  For a reconciliation of NOI to net income as reported, see Note 5 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.
The table also shows NOIWe have provided certain information on a same-store and non-same-store properties basis. Same-store propertiesapartment communities are properties owned or in service for the entirety of the periods being compared, and, in the case of development or re-development properties, those that have achieved a target level of physical occupancy of 90%. For comparisonOn the first day of each calendar year, we determine the three months ended July 31, 2018 and 2017, 4 apartment communities were non-same-store.
This comparisoncomposition of our same-store pool for that year as well as adjust the previous year, which allows us to evaluate the performance offull period-over-period operating comparisons for existing propertiesapartment communities and their contribution to net income. Management believesWe believe that measuring performance on a same-store property basis is useful to investors because it enables evaluation of how a fixed pool of our propertiescommunities are performing year-over-year. Management usesWe use this measure to assess whether or not it haswe have been successful in increasing NOI, andrenewing the leases on existing residents, controlling operating costs.costs, and making prudent capital improvements. The discussion below focuses on the main factors affecting real estate revenue and real estate expenses from same-store properties.apartment communities because changes from one year to another in real estate revenue and expenses from non-same-store apartment communities are generally due to the addition of those properties to our real estate portfolio, and accordingly provide less useful information for evaluating ongoing operational performance of our real estate portfolio.
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 (in thousands, except percentages)
 Three Months Ended July 31,
 2018 2017 $ Change % Change
        
Real estate revenue       
Same-store$36,737
 $35,668
 $1,069
 3.0 %
Non-same-store6,352
 331
 6,021
 1,819.0 %
Other properties and dispositions2,857
 4,979
 (2,122) (42.6)%
Total$45,946
 $40,978
 $4,968
 12.1 %
        
Real estate expenses       
Same-store$16,093
 $15,578
 $515
 3.3 %
Non-same-store2,393
 156
 2,237
 1,434.0 %
Other properties and dispositions1,043
 1,793
 (750) (41.8)%
Total$19,529
 $17,527
 $2,002
 11.4 %
        
Net operating income       
Same-store$20,644
 $20,090
 $554
 2.8 %
Non-same-store3,959
 175
 3,784
 2,162.3 %
Other properties and dispositions1,814
 3,186
 (1,372) (43.1)%
Total$26,417
 $23,451
 $2,966
 12.6 %
        
        
Property management$(1,367) $(1,356)    
Casualty loss(225) (485)    
Depreciation/amortization(18,612) (25,338)    
Impairment of real estate investments
 (256)    
General and administrative expenses(3,870) (4,002)    
Interest expense(8,385) (8,131)    
Loss on debt extinguishment(552) (199)    
Interest and other income516
 228
    
Loss before gain on sale of real estate and other investments and income from discontinued operations(6,078) (16,088)    
Gain on sale of real estate and other investments9,224
 124
    
Income (loss) from continuing operations3,146
 (15,964)    
Income (loss) from discontinued operations570
 2,685
    
Net income (loss)$3,716
 $(13,279)    

Occupancy(1)
July 31, 2018 July 31, 2017        
Same-store94.0% 94.5%        
Non-same-store90.3% 83.9%        
Total93.6% 93.7%        
(1) Occupancy representsFor the actual number of units leased divided by the total number of units at the endcomparison of the period.six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, four apartment communities were non-same-store. Sold communities are included in "Other," which also includes non-multifamily properties and the non-multifamily components of mixed-use properties.
Number of UnitsJuly 31, 2018 July 31, 2017        
Same-store12,348
 12,336
        
Non-same-store1,355
 1,067
        
Total13,703
 13,403
        
Real estate revenue from same-store propertiesRevenues.  Revenue increased by 3.0% or $1.11.6% to $46.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $46.2 million in the three months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2018. Non-same-store communities contributed $1.6 million to the increase, offset by a $2.1 million decrease from dispositions and other properties. Revenue from same-store communities increased 3.1% or $1.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Approximately 2.4% of theThe increase was dueattributable to 3.0% growth in average rental revenue and 0.6% of the increase was due0.1% growth in occupancy as weighted average occupancy increased to higher average occupancy.
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Real estate expenses at same-store properties increased by 3.3% or $515,000 in94.3% from 94.2% for the three months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Revenue increased by 3.7% to $92.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $89.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2018. Non-same-store communities contributed $4.8 million to the increase, offset by a $4.2 million decrease from dispositions and other properties. Revenue from same-store communities increased 3.6% or $2.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to utilities, severance costs,2.9% growth in average rental revenue, including approximately $291,000 from an adjustment in our estimation of bad debt allowance in the comparable period of the prior year and an0.7% growth in occupancy as weighted average occupancy increased to 94.9% from 94.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes.  Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, increased by 3.1% to $19.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $18.9 million in the same period of the prior year. An increase in levy rates in select markets. The increaseof $656,000 at non-same-store communities was partially offset by a decrease of $706,000 from other properties and dispositions. Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, at same-store communities increased by 3.8% or $629,000 in insurance premiums and favorable claims experiencethe three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. At same-store communities, real estate taxes increased by $211,000 and insurance expense increased by $660,000, of which $324,000 was due to an adjustment in the prior year comparable period from the favorable resolution of insurance claims with remainder due to an increase in premiums. These same-store increases were partially offset by a decrease in controllable operating expenses (which exclude insurance and real estate taxes) of $241,000, primarily due to lower compensation costs as a result of a reduction in employee headcount.
Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, increased by 3.5% to $39.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $38.2 million in the same period of the prior year. An increase of $1.6 million at non-same-store communities was offset by a decrease of $1.5 million from other properties and dispositions. Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, at same-store communities increased by 3.7% or $1.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in the prior year. At same-store communities, real estate taxes increased by $298,000 and insurance expenses increased by $663,000, of which $324,000 was due to an adjustment in the prior comparable period from the favorable resolution of insurance claims with the remainder due to an increase in premiums. Controllable expenses increased by $283,000 primarily due to higher snow removal costs as a result of historically high levels of snowfall during the winter, landscaping and other maintenance costs, and partially offset by lower compensation costs as a result of a reduction in employee headcount.
PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONSProperty management expenses. Property management expense, consisting of property management overhead and property management fees paid to third parties, was $1.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
Property management expense increased by 6.3% to $3.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $2.8 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase in property management expense is primarily due to technology initiatives and compensation costs, including severance.
Casualty gain (loss). Casualty loss was $92,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2019 and was the result of uninsured losses. The same period of the prior year had no casualty loss.
Casualty loss was $733,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $683,000 from the same period of the prior year. During the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2019, many of fiscalour markets were impacted by a series of adverse weather-related events. These events included extreme cold and record-setting snowfall, which caused excess ice and snow accumulation, resulting in water damage to some of our apartment communities. We believe that the damages will be covered by insurance and have recorded casualty losses of $641,000 during the period, representing the aggregate annual stop loss under our insurance coverage. The remaining increase is a result of uninsured water intrusion damage at one apartment community. In the same period of the prior year, we recorded only $50,000 in aggregate annual stop loss under our insurance coverage as a result of favorable claims experience.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased by 3.6% to $18.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2019, wecompared to $19.1 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily due to certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized.
Depreciation and amortization decreased by 7.8% to $36.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $39.6 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily attributable to certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized and an adjustment in the prior comparable period from shortening the estimated useful life of a non-multifamily property, which elevated depreciation expense in the six months ended June 30, 2018.
General and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses decreased by 18.4% to $3.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $4.3 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily attributable to decreases of $581,000 in legal fees related to our pursuit of recovery on a construction defect claim, $453,000 in severance-related costs, and $136,000 in real estate taxes on vacant land. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in compensation costs as a result of a decrease in open positions and higher incentive compensation related to expanding the participant pool in the long-term incentive plan.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 7.7% to $7.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $8.0 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily attributable to decreases of $558,000 in severance-related costs, $265,000 in legal costs, and $200,000 in real estate tax on sold properties. These decreases were partially offset by increases in
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compensation costs as a result of a decrease in open positions and higher incentive compensation related to expanding the participant pool in the long-term incentive plan.
Interest expense.  Interest expense decreased by 11.4% to $7.6 million in the three apartment communities, two commercial propertiesmonths ended June 30, 2019, compared to $8.6 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of our outstanding indebtedness and two parcelsthe replacement of unimproved landmaturing debt with term loans at lower rates.
Interest expense decreased by 8.1% to $15.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $16.9 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of our outstanding indebtedness and the replacement of maturing debt with term loans at lower rates.
Interest and other income. We recorded interest and other income in the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 of $468,000 and $460,000, respectively.
We recorded interest and other income in the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 of $892,000 and $1.1 million, respectively. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period of the prior year was due to a totallower cash balance as proceeds received in December 2017 from the disposition of our medical office portfolio were not deployed until the end of March 2018.
Gain (loss) on sale price of $49.1 million. Duringreal estate and other investments. We recorded net gains of $615,000 in continuing operations in the first quarterthree months ended June 30, 2019, and no gain or loss in the same period of fiscal yearthe prior year. We recorded net gains of $669,000 and $2.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019 we hadand 2018, respectively.
Gain (loss) on litigation settlement. We recorded a gain on litigation settlement of $6.3 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 from a construction defect claim.
Income from discontinued operations. We recorded no acquisitionsincome from discontinued operations in the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $238,000 in the same period of properties.the prior year. We recorded no income from discontinued operations in the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $14.1 million in the same period of the prior year. See Note 87 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for further information on discontinued operations.
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders. Net income available to common shareholders was $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net loss of $21.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2018. The increase in net income available to common shareholders was driven by a table detailing our acquisitionsdecrease in impairment charges and dispositions duringan increase in gain on litigation settlement.
Net loss available to shareholders was $5.0 million for the three-month periodssix months ended July 31, 2018June 30, 2019, compared to net loss of $17.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in net loss available to shareholders was driven by a decrease in impairment charges and 2017.depreciation expense and increases in gain on litigation settlement and revenue, but was partially offset by a decrease in gains on sale of real estate.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
We consider Funds from Operations (“FFO”) to be a useful measure of performance for an equity REIT.. We use the definition of FFOFunds from Operations ("FFO") adopted by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”Nareit”). NAREIT currentlyNareit defines FFO as net income or loss attributable to common shareholders computedcalculated in accordance with GAAP, adjusted for:excluding:
depreciation and amortization related to real estate;
gains orand losses on salesfrom the sale of previously depreciated operating properties;
cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles;certain real estate assets; and
impairment write-downs of depreciablecertain real estate assets;
write-downs ofassets and investments in affiliates dueentities when the impairment is directly attributable to a decreasedecreases in the value of depreciable real estate assets held by affiliates;
depreciation of real estate assets; and
adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.the entity.
Due to limitations of the FFO definition adopted by NAREIT,Nareit, we have made certain interpretations in applying the definition. We believe that all such interpretations not specifically provided for in the NAREITNareit definition are consistent with the definition. Effective forNareit's FFO White Paper 2018 Restatement clarified that impairment write-downs of land related to a REIT's main business are excluded from FFO and a REIT has the third quarteroption to exclude impairment write-downs of fiscal year 2018, we included impairment charges for nondepreciable assets in FFO.that are incidental to the main business.
We believe that FFO, which is a standard supplemental measure for equity real estate investment trusts, is helpful to investors in understanding our operating performance, primarily because its calculation excludes depreciation and amortization expense on real estate assets, thereby providing an additional perspective on our operating results. We believe that GAAP historical cost depreciation of real estate assets generally is not correlated with changes in the value of those assets, whose value does not diminish predictably over time, as historical cost depreciation implies. The exclusion in NAREIT’sNareit’s definition of FFO of impairment write-downswrite-
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downs and gains and losses from the sale of previously depreciated operating real estate assets helps to identify the operating results of the long-term assets that form the base of our investments, and assists management and investors in comparing those operating results between periods. FFO is also used by our management and investors to identify trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, and operating costs.
While FFO is widely used by us as a primary performance metric, not all real estate companies use the same definition of FFO or calculate FFO the same way. Accordingly, FFO presented here is not necessarily comparable to FFO presented by other real estate companies. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other GAAP measurement of performance, but rather should be considered as an additional, supplemental measure. FFO also does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and is not necessarily indicative of sufficient cash flow to fund all of our needs or our ability to service indebtedness or make distributions.
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FFO applicable to Common Sharescommon shares and Units for the three months ended July 31, 2018, decreasedJune 30, 2019, increased to $10.6$18.8 million compared to $13.1$11.6 million for the comparable period ended July 31, 2017, a reductionJune 30, 2018, an increase of 19.2%,62.4%. This increase was primarily due to lower net operatinga $6.3 million gain on litigation settlement, as well as higher NOI at same-store and non-same store communities and reductions in interest expense and general and administrative expenses. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in NOI from sold properties and an increase in loss on debt extinguishment. FFO applicable to common shares and Units for the six months ended June 30, 2019, increased to $29.0 million, compared to $20.7 million for the comparable period ended June 30, 2018, an increase of 39.6%. This increase was primarily due to a $6.3 million gain on litigation settlement, as well as higher NOI at same-store and non-same-store communities and reductions in interest expense and general and administrative expenses. The increase in FFO was partially offset by decreases in NOI from sold properties and interest income as a resultand increases in weather-related casualty loss and loss on debt extinguishment.
Reconciliation of property dispositions.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST TO FUNDS FROM OPERATIONSNet Income Available to Common Shareholders to Funds from Operations
 (in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
Three Months Ended July 31,2018 2017
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit(2)
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interests$2,916
  
 
 $(11,264)  
  
Less dividends to preferred shareholders(1,705)  
   (2,286)  
  
Less redemption of preferred shares
  
   

  
  
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders1,211
 119,245
 $0.01
 (13,550) 120,421
 $(0.11)
Adjustments: 
  
    
  
  
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership135
 14,026
   (1,644) 15,128
  
Depreciation and amortization17,837
  
   28,119
  
  
Impairment of real estate attributable to Investors Real Estate Trust
     256
    
Gains on depreciable property sales attributable to Investors Real Estate Trust(8,628)  
   (124)  
  
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$10,555
 $133,271
 $0.08
 $13,057
 $135,549
 $0.10
 (in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,2019 2018
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit(2)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$1,407
 11,729
 $0.12
 $(21,880) 11,928
 $(1.83)
Adjustments: 
  
    
  
  
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership148
 1,226
   (2,580) 1,407
  
Depreciation and amortization18,437
  
   19,132
  
  
Less depreciation  non real estate entities
(79)     (76)    
Less depreciation  partially owned entities
(474)     (719)    
Impairment of real estate
     17,809
    
Gains on sale of real estate(615)  
   (98)  
  
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$18,824
 12,955
 $1.45
 $11,588
 13,335
 $0.87
 (in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
Six Months Ended June 30,2019 2018
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit
(2)
 Amount 
Weighted Avg
Shares and
Units(1)
 
Per Share
and
Unit(2)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$(4,996) 11,746
 $(0.42) $(16,981) 11,950
 $(1.42)
Adjustments: 
  
    
  
  
Noncontrolling interests – Operating Partnership(595) 1,307
   (2,000) 1,416
  
Depreciation and amortization36,548
  
   39,650
  
  
Less depreciation  non real estate entities
(164)     (155)    
Less depreciation  partially owned entities
(1,152)     (1,442)    
Impairment of real estate
     17,809
    
Gains on sale of real estate(669)  
   (16,134)  
  
Funds from operations applicable to common shares and Units$28,972
 13,053
 $2.22
 $20,747
 13,366
 $1.55
(1)    Upon the exercise ofPursuant to Exchange Rights, Units of the Operating Partnership are exchangeableredeemable for cash or, at our discretion, for Common Sharescommon shares on a one-for-one basis.
(2)Net income attributable(loss) available to Investors Real Estate Trustcommon shareholders is calculated on a per Common Sharecommon share basis. FFO is calculated on a per Common Sharecommon share and Unit basis.
DISTRIBUTIONSAcquisitions and Dispositions
During the second quarter of 2019, we acquired an office building that will be used as our Minot corporate office for $2.1 million, compared to no acquisitions in the same period of the prior year. During the second quarter of 2019, we sold one parcel of unimproved land and one commercial property for an aggregate sale price of $7.3 million, compared to no dispositions in the
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second quarter of 2018. See Note 8 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for a table detailing our acquisitions and dispositions during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
Distributions Declared
Distributions of $0.07$0.70 and $1.40 per Common Sharecommon share and Unit were paiddeclared during the three and six months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Distributions of $0.4140625 and 2017.$0.8281 per Series C preferred share were declared during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Distributions of $0.9655 and $1.3088 per Series D preferred unit were declared in the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESLiquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity and Financial Condition
We desire to create and maintain a strong balance sheet that offers financial flexibility and enables us to pursue and acquire propertiesapartment communities that enhance our portfolio composition, operating metrics, and cash flow growth prospects. We intend to strengthen our capital and liquidity positions by continuing to focus on improving our core fundamentals, which include generating positive cash flows from operations, maintaining appropriate debt levels and leverage ratios, and controlling overhead costs.
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents on hand, our unsecured credit facility, and cash flows generated from operations. Other sources include availability under our unsecured lines of credit, proceeds from property dispositions, offerings of preferred and common stock under our shelf registration statement, offerings of preferred and common units under our limited partnership agreement, and unsecured term loans or long-term secured mortgages.
Our primary liquidity demands are normally-recurring operating and overhead expenses, debt service and repayments, capital improvements to our properties,communities, distributions to the holders of our preferred shares, Common Shares,common shares, and Units, value-add redevelopment, common share buybacks and acquisitionUnit redemptions, and acquisitions of additional properties.communities.
We believe that our financial condition and liquidity are sufficient to meet our reasonably anticipated liquidity demands during fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2020. Factors that could increase or decrease our future liquidity include, but are not limited to, volatility in capital and credit markets, our ability to access capital and credit markets, the minimum REIT dividend requirements, and our ability to complete asset purchases, sales, or developments.
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Capital Resources and Cash Flows
As of JulyJune 30, 2019, we had total liquidity of approximately $89.5 million, which included $72.1 million available on our line of credit and $17.4 million of cash and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2018, we had total liquidity of approximately $192.3 million, which includes $170.0 million available on our line of credit, $16.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, and $6.0 million under an operating line of credit described below. As of April 30, 2018, we had total liquidity of approximately $193.9$188.8 million, which included $176.0$175.0 million on our line of credit $11.9and $13.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, and $6.0 million under an operating line of credit.equivalents.
As of July 31, 2018, weWe also had restricted cash of $4.7 million and $5.5 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, consisting primarily of $4.1 million of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance,loan application deposits and capital additions. As of April 30, 2018, we had restricted cash consisting of $4.2 million of escrows held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, and capital additions.
We have an unsecured credit facility for $395.0 million, with the commitment allocated to a revolving line of credit for $250.0 million and the remaining $145.0 million allocated between two term loans: a $70.0 million unsecured term loan that matures on January 15, 2024 and a $75.0 million unsecured term loan that matures on August 31, 2025.
As of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, our line of credit had total commitments of $300.0$250.0 million, with borrowing capacity based on the value of properties contained in an unencumbered asset pool (UAP)("UAP"). The UAP provided for a borrowing capacity of approximately $300.0$250.0 million at quarter-end, offering additional borrowing availability of $170.0$72.1 million beyond the $130.0$177.9 million drawn, including the balance on our operating line of credit, as of JulyJune 30, 2019. At December 31, 2018. At April 30, 2018, the line of credit borrowing capacity was $300.0$232.5 million based on the UAP, of which $124.0$57.5 million was drawn on the line. We also have a $70.0 million unsecured term loan thatThis credit facility matures on JanuaryAugust 31, 2023. We also maintain a $200.0 million accordion2022, with one twelve-month option that can be accessed by increasing lending commitments underto extend the current agreement.
Subsequent to quarter-end, we amendedmaturity date at our existing term loan and line of credit and added a new term loan. See Note 15 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.election.
During the yearthree months ended AprilJune 30, 2018,2019, we entered into a $50.0 million interest rate swap to fix the interest rate on a portion of our primary line of credit.
As of June 30, 2019, we had 49 unencumbered apartment communities representing 56.9% of second quarter 2019 multifamily NOI, of which 14 apartment communities, representing approximately 12.3% of second quarter 2019 multifamily NOI, are not pledged under the UAP.
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We also have a $6.0 million operating line of credit. This operating line of credit is designed to enhance treasury management activities and more effectively manage cash balances. This operating line has a one-year term, with pricing based on a market spread plus the one-month LIBOR index rate.
For information regarding our cash flows for the threesix months ended July 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, see the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Part I, Item 1 above.
In addition to cash flow from operations, during the threesix months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we generated cashcapital from various activities, including:
We sold three apartment communities, two commercial properties, andThe disposition of two parcels of land and one commercial building, for a total sale price of $49.1 million. $10.3 million; and
The net proceedsreceipt of these transactions was $20.3$4.0 million after pay downfrom the settlement of debt, and we distributed $1.9 millionour pursuit of the net proceeds to our joint venture partners in those transactions.a recovery on a construction defect claim.
During the threesix months ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, we used cashcapital for various activities, including:
Acquiring SouthFork Townhomes, a 272-home residential apartment community located in Lakeville, Minnesota, for a total purchase price of $44.0 million, with $27.4 million paid in cash and $16.6 million paid through the issuance of Series D preferred units;
Repaying $45.6$74.0 million of mortgage principal;
Repurchasing 289,988 common shares for an aggregate total cost of approximately $15.7 million and approximately 135,000 Units for an aggregate total cost of $8.1 million;
Acquiring an office building for $2.1 million, which will become our new Minot, North Dakota corporate office building after renovations have been completed;
Acquiring the remaining 34.5% noncontrolling interests in the real estate partnership that owns Commons and Landing at Southgate, located in Minot, North Dakota, for $1.3 million; and
Funding capital expenditures for apartment communities of approximately $3.6$6.3 million.
Substantially allContractual Obligations and Other Commitments
Contractual obligations and other commitments were disclosed in our Form 10-KT for the transition period ended December 31, 2018. There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations and other commitments since that report was filed.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of our apartment leases are for a term generally ranging from six to eighteen months. We believe that the short-term natureJune 30, 2019, we had no significant off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of our leases generally minimizes our risk from the adverse effects of inflation.SEC Regulation S-K.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIESCritical Accounting Policies
In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Form 10-K10-KT for the fiscal yeartransition period ended April 30,December 31, 2018, filed with the SEC on June 28, 2018February 27, 2019 under the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Effective MayJanuary 1, 2018,2019, we adopted ASU 2014-09,2016-02, "Revenue from Contracts With Customers,Leases" which eliminatesrequired lessees to recognize most leases on the transaction-balance sheet through right of use assets and industry-specific revenue recognition guidance under current GAAP and replaces it with a principle-based approach for determining revenue recognitionlease liabilities. It also made certain changes to lessor accounting. Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for additional information. There have been no other significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the threesix months ended July 31, 2018.June 30, 2019.
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ITEMItem 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKQuantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our exposure to market risk is primarily related to fluctuations in the general level of interest rates on our current and future fixed and variable rate debt obligations. We currently use an interest rate swapswaps to offset the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our $70.0 million variable-rate term loan. The swap has a notional amount of $70.0 million, an average pay rate of 2.16%, and a fair value of $2.0 million.loans. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The interest rate swap exposesswaps expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterpartycounterparties under the terms of the agreement.agreements.
See our Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the eight months ended December 31, 2018 under the heading "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" for a more complete discussion of our interest rate sensitivity. As of July 31, 2018, we had no variable-rate mortgage debt outstanding, and $200.0 million of variable-rate borrowings underJune 30, 2019, our line of credit and term loan. We estimate that an increase in 30-day LIBOR of 100 basis points with constant risk spreads would result in our net income being reduced by approximately $2.0 million on an annual basis. We estimate that a decrease in 30-day LIBOR of 100 basis points would increase the amount of net income by a similar amount.
Mortgage loan indebtedness decreased by $45.5 million as of July 31, 2018, compared to April 30, 2018, due to loan payoffs and property dispositions. As of July 31, 2018, 100% of our $466.6 million of mortgage debt was at fixed rates of interest, with staggered maturities, compared to 95.6% as of April 30, 2018. As of July 31, 2018, the weighted average rate of interest on our mortgage debt was 4.65%, compared to 4.69% on April 30, 2018. Our goal is to minimize exposure to interest rate risk; however, we may become vulnerable to significant fluctuations in interest ratesmarket risk has not changed materially since our Transition Report on any future repricing or refinancing of our fixed or variable rate debt and on future debt.Form 10-KT for the eight months ended December 31, 2018.
The following table provides information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For debt obligations, the table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. Average variable rates are based on rates in effect at the reporting date.
 (in thousands, except for interest rates)

Remaining
Fiscal 2019
 Fiscal 2020 Fiscal 2021 Fiscal 2022 Fiscal 2023 Thereafter Total Fair Value
Debt               
Fixed Rate$7,442
 $86,401
 $92,179
 $70,506
 $27,494
 $182,534
 $466,556
 $465,445
Average Interest Rate(1)
4.66% 4.35% 3.74% 3.50% 3.45% 
    
Variable Rate(2)

 
 $130,000
 
 $70,000
 
 $200,000
 $200,000
Average Interest Rate(1)

 
 3.83% 
 3.86% 
    
(1)Interest rate is annualized.
(2)Excludes the effect of the interest rate swap agreement.
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ITEMItem 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURESControls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  
Management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:  
AsIn connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d), management, with the participation of May 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. There werethe Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has identified no significant changes to thein our internal controlcontrols over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) duethat occurred during that quarter ended June 30, 2019 and that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to the adoption of this new standard.materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
NoneIn the ordinary course of our operations, we become involved in litigation. At this time, we know of no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party or of which any of our property is the subject.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors previously disclosed in Item 1A in our AnnualTransition Report on Form 10-K10-KT for the fiscal yeartransition period ended April 30,December 31, 2018.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Sales of Securities
During the firstsecond quarter of fiscal year 2019, we issued 75,0008,352 unregistered Common Shares to limited partners of the Operating Partnership upon exercise ofin exchange for their exchange rights regarding an equal number of Units.  All such issuances of Common Shares were exempt from registration asUnits, in reliance on the private placementsoffering exemption under Section 4(2)4(a)(2) of the SecuritiesSecurites Act including Regulation D promulgated thereunder. of 1933, as amended.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
     Maximum Dollar
    Total Number of SharesAmount of Shares That
  Total Number ofAverage PricePurchased as Part ofMay Yet Be Purchased 
  Shares and UnitsPaid perPublicly AnnouncedUnder the Plans or
Period 
Purchased (1)
Share and Unit(2)
Plans or Programs
Programs(3)
April 1 - 30, 2019 144,020
$59.86
15,078
$23,705,362
May 1 - 31, 2019 24,263
59.26
24,263
22,267,567
June 1 - 30, 2019 80,561
59.22
76,731
17,724,778
Total 248,844
$59.60
116,072
 
(1)Includes a total of 132,772 Units redeemed for cash pursuant to the exercise of exchange rights.
(2)Amount includes commissions paid.
(3)Represents amounts outstanding under our $50 million share repurchase program, which was reauthorized by our Board of Trustees on December 14, 2018 for an additional one-year period.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information
None
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report.
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description
1.1
3.1
*
3.2
10.1
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
101 INS**INSTANCE DOCUMENT
101 SCH**SCHEMA DOCUMENT
101 CAL**CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
101 LAB**LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
101 PRE**PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
101 DEF**DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
104**COVER PAGE
*Filed herewith
**
Submitted electronically herewith.  Attached as Exhibit 101 are the following materials from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2018,June 30, 2019, formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”iXBRL”): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.statements; and (vi) the Cover Page to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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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.
INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
(Registrant)
/s/ Mark O. Decker, Jr. 
Mark O. Decker, Jr. 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
  
/s/ John A. Kirchmann 
John A. Kirchmann 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
  
Date: September 10, 2018August 7, 2019 


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