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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

þ    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
    For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2004
 
    OR
 
o    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
    For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission File Number: 1-8996

CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
     
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  75-2027937
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
8401 North Central Expressway, Suite 800, Dallas, TX
(Address of principal executive offices)
  75225
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 874-2323

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES  þ     NO  o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES  þ     NO  o

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date.

     
Common Stock ($0.01 par value)
  16,319,480 as of August 6, 2004



 


CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

INDEX

             
        Page
PART I. — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
  Financial Statements        
Consolidated Balance Sheets — June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003     3  
Consolidated Statements of Operations — Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003     4  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003     5  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements     6  
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     16  
  Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure of Market Risk     33  
  Controls and Procedures     33  
PART II. — OTHER INFORMATION
       
  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K     33  
SIGNATURES     34  
 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
 Certification Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification Pursuant to Section 302
 Certification Pursuant to Section 906

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PART I. — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
    June 30, 2004
  December 31, 2003
    (unaudited)   (NOTE 2)
Assets
               
Mortgage securities and similar investments
($2.4 billion pledged under repurchase arrangements in 2004)
  $ 2,612,662     $ 2,195,117  
CMO collateral and investments
    105,311       167,571  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    2,717,973       2,362,688  
Real estate held for lease, net of accumulated depreciation
    131,559       133,414  
Receivables and other assets
    44,917       41,880  
Cash and cash equivalents
    23,180       16,340  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 2,917,629     $ 2,554,322  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Liabilities
               
Repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings
  $ 2,386,071     $ 1,975,178  
Collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”)
    104,675       166,807  
Borrowings secured by real estate
    120,101       120,206  
Common stock dividend payable
    7,994       8,829  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    4,841       6,264  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    2,623,682       2,277,284  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
               
Preferred stock — $0.10 par value; 100,000 shares authorized:
               
$1.60 Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, 202 and 211 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively ($3,317 aggregate liquidation preference)
    2,827       2,956  
$1.26 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B, 15,819 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 ($180,025 aggregate liquidation preference)
    176,707       176,707  
Common stock — $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized;
16,074 and 14,015 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively
    161       140  
Paid-in capital
    484,919       456,198  
Accumulated deficit
    (387,718 )     (387,718 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    17,051       28,755  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    293,947       277,038  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 2,917,629     $ 2,554,322  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Quarter Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30
  June 30
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Interest income:
                               
Mortgage securities and similar investments
  $ 19,279     $ 21,648     $ 38,716     $ 46,785  
CMO collateral and investments
    1,866       10,122       4,372       25,090  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest income
    21,145       31,770       43,088       71,875  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Interest and related expense:
                               
Repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings
    6,967       6,454       12,797       13,673  
CMO borrowings
    1,659       10,010       3,952       25,349  
Mortgage insurance and other
    67       99       114       208  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest and related expense
    8,693       16,563       16,863       39,230  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net margin on financial assets
    12,452       15,207       26,225       32,645  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
                               
Real estate lease income
    2,434       2,575       4,959       5,096  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Real estate-related expense:
                               
Interest
    1,061       1,133       2,146       2,225  
Depreciation
    927       927       1,854       1,854  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total real estate-related expense
    1,988       2,060       4,000       4,079  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net margin on real estate held for lease
    446       515       959       1,017  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Other revenue (expense):
                               
Gain on asset sales and CMO redemptions
          1,392             3,140  
CMO administration and other
    249       181       316       401  
Incentive fee payable to former affiliate
          (197 )           (500 )
Other operating expense
    (1,332 )     (1,857 )     (3,331 )     (3,919 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total other revenue (expense)
    (1,083 )     (481 )     (3,015 )     (878 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 11,815     $ 15,241     $ 24,169     $ 32,784  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 11,815     $ 15,241     $ 24,169     $ 32,784  
Less cash dividends paid on preferred shares
    (5,064 )     (5,068 )     (10,131 )     (10,138 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 6,751     $ 10,173     $ 14,038     $ 22,646  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.44     $ 0.73     $ 0.95     $ 1.62  
Diluted
    0.44       0.65       0.94       1.41  
 
                               
Cash dividends declared per share:
                               
Common
  $ 0.500     $ 0.780     $ 1.030     $ 1.720  
Series A Preferred
    0.400       0.400       0.800       0.800  
Series B Preferred
    0.315       0.315       0.630       0.630  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended
    June 30
    2004
  2003
Operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 24,169     $ 32,784  
Noncash items:
               
Amortization of discount and premium
    5,510       6,750  
Depreciation and other amortization
    2,217       2,542  
Recognition of rent abatement
    85       16  
Gain on asset sales and CMO redemptions
          (3,140 )
Change in incentive fee payable to former affiliate
          (4,482 )
Net change in receivables, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (2,942 )     (16,139 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    29,039       18,331  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Investing activities:
               
Purchases of mortgage securities and similar investments
    (787,353 )     (50,748 )
Principal collections on mortgage securities and similar investments
    350,408       429,427  
Proceeds from asset sales
          76,055  
CMO collateral:
               
Principal collections
    61,358       463,782  
Decrease in accrued interest receivable
    392       3,129  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (375,195 )     921,645  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Financing activities:
               
Net increase (decrease) in repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings
    410,893       (264,025 )
Principal payments on borrowings secured by real estate
    (105 )     (101 )
CMO borrowings:
               
Principal payments on securities
    (60,975 )     (532,030 )
Decrease in accrued interest payable
    (364 )     (2,817 )
Capital stock transactions
    30,314       70  
Dividends paid
    (26,767 )     (139,855 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    352,996       (938,758 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    6,840       1,218  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    16,340       59,003  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 23,180     $ 60,221  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — BUSINESS

Capstead Mortgage Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “Capstead” or the “Company”) operates as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) earning income from investing in real estate-related assets on a leveraged basis and from other investment strategies. These investments primarily consist of, but are not limited to, financial assets, specifically residential adjustable-rate mortgage (“ARM”) securities issued and guaranteed by government-sponsored entities, either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or by an agency of the federal government, Ginnie Mae (collectively, “Agency Securities”). Capstead has also made limited investments in credit-sensitive commercial real estate-related assets, including the direct ownership of real estate. Management believes that such investments, when available at favorable prices and combined with the prudent use of leverage, can produce attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term with relatively low sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

The earning capacity of Capstead’s financial asset portfolios is influenced by the overall size and composition of the portfolios, the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (the “yield curve”) and the extent the Company continues to invest its liquidity in these portfolios. Although the Company has had success in recent quarters acquiring ARM securities at relatively attractive prices and runoff caused by mortgage prepayments has moderated from levels experienced in 2003, replacing investments lost to runoff remains a challenge to earnings generated by these portfolios. To the extent the proceeds of mortgage prepayments and other maturities are not reinvested or cannot be reinvested at rates of return on invested capital at least equal to the returns earned on previous investments, earnings and common dividends will likely decline.

NOTE 2 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Interim Financial Reporting

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the calendar year ending December 31, 2004. For further information refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto incorporated by reference in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based awards for employees and directors under the recognition and measurement principles of the Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations (“APB25”). Under APB25 compensation cost for stock-based awards for employees and directors is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant over the amount to be paid to acquire the stock and is recognized in Other operating expense as the awards vest and restrictions lapse on a straight-line basis. The increase in total stock-based compensation expense if determined under the fair value-based methodology prescribed under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 “Accounting for

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Stock-based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”) would have been less than $10,000 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, which would have had no effect on reported net income per common share for the periods presented.

NOTE 3 — NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income, after deducting preferred share dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income, after deducting preferred share dividends for antidilutive convertible preferred shares, by the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, giving effect to dilutive stock options and dilutive convertible preferred shares. The components of the computation of basic and diluted net income per share were as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30
  Six Months Ended June 30
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Numerator for basic net income per common share:
                               
Net income
  $ 11,815     $ 15,241     $ 24,169     $ 32,784  
Less all preferred share dividends
    (5,064 )     (5,068 )     (10,131 )     (10,138 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 6,751     $ 10,173     $ 14,038     $ 22,646  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    15,237       13,978       14,752       13,957  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Basic net income per common share
  $ 0.44     $ 0.73     $ 0.95     $ 1.62  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Numerator for diluted net income per common share:
                               
Net income
  $ 11,815     $ 15,241     $ 24,169     $ 32,784  
Less dividends on Series B preferred shares
    (4,983 )           (9,966 )      
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 6,832     $ 15,241     $ 14,203     $ 32,784  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Denominator for diluted net income per common share:
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    15,237       13,978       14,752       13,957  
Net effect of dilutive stock options
    30       35       35       41  
Net effect of dilutive preferred shares:
                               
Series A
    311       314       313       316  
Series B
          8,943             8,926  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    15,578       23,270       15,100       23,240  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Diluted net income per common share
  $ 0.44     $ 0.65     $ 0.94     $ 1.41  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

NOTE 4 — MORTGAGE SECURITIES AND SIMILAR INVESTMENTS

The Company classifies its mortgage securities and similar investments by collateral type and interest rate characteristics. Agency Securities are AAA-rated and are considered to have limited credit risk. Non-agency securities consist of private mortgage pass-through securities originally formed prior to 1995 when the Company operated a mortgage conduit. These securities are backed by residential mortgage loans whereby the related credit risk of the underlying loans is either borne by AAA-rated private mortgage insurers or by the Company (“Non-agency Securities”). Included in Receivables and other assets as restricted cash at June 30, 2004 are $6.0 million in related special hazard (e.g. earthquake or mudslide-related losses) and bankruptcy reserve funds. Commercial mortgage securitizations generally have senior, mezzanine and subordinate classes of bonds with the lower bond classes providing credit enhancement to the more senior classes. Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) held by the Company as of June 30, 2004 are mezzanine classes and therefore carry credit risk associated with the underlying pools of commercial mortgage loans that is mitigated by subordinate bonds held by other investors. The maturity of mortgage securities is directly affected by the rate of principal prepayments on the underlying loans.

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Fixed-rate investments have fixed rates of interest and initial expected weighted average lives of greater than five years. Adjustable-rate investments generally have interest rates that adjust at least annually to more current interest rates. For instance, mortgage loans underlying ARM securities either (i) adjust annually based on a specified margin over the one-year Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Rate (“One-year CMT”), (ii) adjust semiannually based on a specified margin over the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), or (iii) adjust monthly based on a specific margin over an index such as LIBOR or the Cost of Funds Index as published by the Eleventh District Federal Reserve Bank (“COFI”), subject to periodic and lifetime limits on the amount of such adjustments during any single interest rate adjustment period and over the life of the loan. CMBS held as of June 30, 2004 adjust monthly based on a specified margin over 30-day LIBOR. Mortgage securities and similar investments and the related average effective interest rates were as follows (dollars in thousands):

                                                 
                                    Average   Average
    Principal   Premiums           Carrying   Coupon   Effective
    Balance
  (Discounts)
  Basis
  Amount (a)
  Rate (b)
  Rate(b)
June 30, 2004
                                               
Agency Securities:
                                               
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac:
                                               
Fixed-rate
  $ 46,010     $ 196     $ 46,206     $ 46,273       6.65 %     5.98 %
LIBOR/CMT ARMs
    1,274,071       22,410       1,296,481       1,310,854       3.51       2.79  
COFI ARMs
    78,045       (2,257 )     75,788       78,713       3.48       4.49  
Ginnie Mae ARMs
    985,198       10,033       995,231       993,768       4.05       3.17  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
 
    2,383,324       30,382       2,413,706       2,429,608       3.80       3.07  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
Non-agency Securities:
                                               
Fixed-rate
    42,298       54       42,352       42,431       6.78       6.19  
LIBOR/CMT ARMs
    65,993       906       66,899       67,553       3.93       3.20  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
 
    108,291       960       109,251       109,984       5.04       4.37  
CMBS
    73,069       3       73,072       73,070       2.24       2.19  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
 
  $ 2,564,684     $ 31,345     $ 2,596,029     $ 2,612,662       3.80       3.10  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
December 31, 2003
                                               
Agency Securities:
                                               
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac:
                                               
Fixed-rate
  $ 2,072     $ 12     $ 2,084     $ 2,160       10.00 %     9.38 %
LIBOR/CMT ARMs
    1,050,761       15,626       1,066,387       1,084,492       3.67       3.60  
COFI ARMs
    90,669       (2,623 )     88,046       91,566       3.57       4.84  
Ginnie Mae ARMs
    726,876       7,830       734,706       739,987       4.27       4.10  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
 
    1,870,378       20,845       1,891,223       1,918,205       3.90       3.88  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
Non-agency Securities:
                                               
Fixed-rate
    118,638       174       118,812       118,812       6.66       6.25  
LIBOR/CMT ARMs
    81,425       1,293       82,718       83,724       4.42       3.64  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
 
    200,063       1,467       201,530       202,536       5.75       4.63  
CMBS
    74,376       (9 )     74,367       74,376       2.21       2.83  
Commercial loans
                                  8.40  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 
 
  $ 2,144,817     $ 22,303     $ 2,167,120     $ 2,195,117       4.02       3.97  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
                 


(a)   Includes unrealized gains and losses for securities classified as available-for-sale, if applicable (see NOTE 10).
     
(b)   Average Coupon Rate is presented net of servicing and other fees as of the indicated balance sheet date. Average Effective Rate is presented for the quarter then ended, calculated including the amortization of mortgage insurance costs on Non-agency Securities and investment premiums (discounts) and excluding unrealized gains and losses.

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NOTE 5 — CMO COLLATERAL AND INVESTMENTS

CMO collateral consists of Non-agency Securities and related accrued interest, pledged to secure CMO borrowings (“Pledged CMO Collateral”). All principal and interest on Non-agency Securities is remitted directly to collection accounts maintained by a trustee and is available for the payment of principal and interest on CMO borrowings. The components of CMO collateral and investments were as follows (in thousands):

                 
    June 30, 2004
  December 31, 2003
Pledged CMO Collateral:
               
Pledged Non-agency Securities
  $ 103,448     $ 164,891  
Accrued interest receivable
    697       1,085  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    104,145       165,976  
Unamortized premium
    1,166       1,595  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 105,311     $ 167,571  
 
   
 
     
 
 

Credit risk associated with Pledged CMO Collateral is borne by AAA-rated private mortgage insurers or subordinated bonds within the related CMO series to which the collateral is pledged. The weighted average yield for Pledged CMO Collateral and investments was 6.46% during the quarter ended June 30, 2004.

NOTE 6 — REAL ESTATE HELD FOR LEASE

In May 2002 Capstead acquired six “independent” senior living facilities (wherein the operator of the facility provides most of the tenants little, if any, medical care) (collectively, the “Properties”). The aggregate purchase price of the Properties was $139.7 million including approximately $3.1 million in closing costs and the assumption by Capstead of $19.7 million of related mortgage debt and $101.1 million of tax-exempt bond debt.

The Properties were acquired pursuant to purchase agreements initially negotiated and executed by an affiliate of Brookdale Living Communities, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, “Brookdale”) and subsequently assigned to Capstead. Concurrent with the acquisition, the Company entered into a long-term “net-lease” arrangement with Brookdale, under which Brookdale is responsible for the ongoing operation and management of the Properties. Brookdale, an owner, operator, developer and manager of senior living facilities, is a majority-owned affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, LLC which, together with its affiliates, is referred to as Fortress. Until July 2003 Fortress was affiliated with the Company (see NOTE 14).

The lease arrangement consists of a master lease covering all of the Properties and individual property-level leases (referred to collectively as the “Lease”). The Lease has an initial term of 20 years and provides for two 10-year renewal periods. Beginning May 1, 2007, Brookdale will have the option of purchasing all of the Properties from Capstead at the greater of fair value or Capstead’s original cost, after certain adjustments. After an initial three-month rent concession period, Brookdale is responsible for paying all expenses associated with the operation of the Properties, including real estate taxes, other governmental charges, insurance, utilities and maintenance, and an amount representing an attractive cash return on Capstead’s equity in the Properties after payment of monthly debt service subject to annual increases based upon increases (capped at 3%) in the Core Consumer Price Index. Because under the terms of the Lease, Brookdale is responsible for changes in related debt service requirements, earnings from this investment are generally not affected by changes in interest rates. Included in Receivables and other assets at June 30, 2004 are $3.0 million in unamortized rent abatements and $1.2 million of other rent receivables due from Brookdale.

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Carrying amounts of the Properties were as follows (in thousands):

                 
    June 30, 2004
  December 31, 2003
Land
  $ 16,450     $ 16,450  
Buildings
    119,550       119,550  
Equipment and fixtures
    3,600       3,600  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    139,600       139,600  
Accumulated depreciation
    (8,041 )     (6,186 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 131,559     $ 133,414  
 
   
 
     
 
 

NOTE 7 — REPURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS AND SIMILAR BORROWINGS

Capstead borrows under uncommitted repurchase arrangements with only well-established investment banking firms. Repurchase arrangements pursuant to which the Company pledges Agency and Non-agency Securities as collateral generally have maturities of less than 31 days, although during the second quarter of 2004 the Company extended maturities for up to two years on $308 million of its borrowings related to the Company’s modest position in fixed-rate securities and certain longer-to-reset ARM securities. Repurchase arrangements with CMBS pledged as collateral generally have longer initial maturities and may feature renewal options. The terms and conditions of repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings are negotiated on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings and related weighted average interest rates, classified by type of collateral and maturities, were as follows for the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

                                 
    June 30, 2004
  December 31, 2003
    Borrowings   Average   Borrowings   Average
    Outstanding
  Rate
  Outstanding
  Rate
Repurchase arrangements:
                               
Agency Securities (less than 31 days)
  $ 1,923,031       1.19 %   $ 1,735,027       1.09 %
Agency Securities (greater than 1 year)
    308,463       2.20              
Non-agency Securities (less than 31 days)
    85,937       1.69       170,205       1.57  
CMBS (less than 31 days)
    20,300       1.44       20,300       1.36  
CMBS (greater than 90 days)
    48,340       1.35       49,646       1.34  
 
   
 
             
 
         
 
  $ 2,386,071       1.34     $ 1,975,178       1.14  
 
   
 
             
 
         

NOTE 8 — CMO BORROWINGS

Each series of CMOs issued consists of various classes of bonds, most of which have fixed rates of interest. Interest is payable monthly at specified rates for all classes. The components of CMOs along with selected other information were as follows (dollars in thousands):

                 
    June 30, 2004
  December 31, 2003
CMOs
  $ 103,030     $ 164,388  
Accrued interest payable
    574       938  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total obligation
    103,604       165,326  
Unamortized premium
    1,071       1,481  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 104,675     $ 166,807  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Range of average interest rates
  1.66% to 9.51%   1.50% to 9.42%
Range of stated maturities
    2025 to 2030       2025 to 2030  
Number of series
    6       6  

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Typically, principal payments on each series are made to each class in the order of their stated maturities so that no payment of principal is made on any class of bonds until all classes having an earlier stated maturity have been paid in full. The maturity of each CMO series is directly affected by the rate of principal prepayments on the related Pledged CMO Collateral. Each series is also subject to redemption provided that certain requirements specified in the related indenture have been met (referred to as “Clean-up Calls”); therefore, the actual maturity of any series is likely to occur earlier than its stated maturity. The weighted average effective interest rate for all CMOs was 5.74% during the quarter ended June 30, 2004.

NOTE 9 — BORROWINGS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE

The components of borrowings secured by real estate and related weighted average interest rates (calculated including bond issue cost amortization) for the dates indicated were as follows (dollars in thousands):

                                 
    June 30, 2004
  December 31, 2003
    Borrowings   Average   Borrowings   Average
    Outstanding
  Rate
  Outstanding
  Rate
Mortgage borrowings
  $ 19,260       7.92 %   $ 19,365       7.92 %
Tax-exempt bonds
    100,841       2.84       100,841       2.54  
 
   
 
             
 
         
 
  $ 120,101       3.65     $ 120,206       3.40  
 
   
 
             
 
         

Mortgage borrowings consist of a fixed-rate mortgage secured by one senior living facility that matures in 2009. The tax-exempt bonds are credit-enhanced by Fannie Mae and secured by mortgages on the remaining five senior living facilities. Interest rates on the bonds adjust weekly based on the Bond Market Association Municipal Swap Index (“BMA Index”). Interest rate cap agreements with notional amounts aggregating $100.8 million, five-year terms and cap rates equal to a 6% BMA Index are held to provide funds to pay interest on the bonds in excess of a 6% BMA Index, should that occur. The interest rate cap agreements were valued at $139,000 at June 30, 2004 and included in Receivables and other assets. Monthly principal and interest rate cap reserve fund payments are made to the trustee for the eventual retirement of the bonds by 2032 and the purchase of new cap agreements in 2007.

In connection with the issuance of new tax-exempt bonds in November 2002, Capstead placed into escrow with the trustee reserves for repairs and replacements totaling $2.9 million. During 2003, the trustee released $1.5 million of these funds. Another $6.1 million is held by the trustee in connection with Capstead posting a $6.0 million letter of credit from a rated financial institution to collateralize certain of the bonds. These funds, along with $2.0 million of principal and interest rate cap reserve funds, are included in Receivables and other assets as restricted cash. Also included in Receivables and other assets are $3.0 million in bond issue costs.

The weighted average effective interest rate for all borrowings secured by real estate (calculated including bond issue cost amortization) was 3.54% for the quarter ended June 30, 2004.

NOTE 10 — DISCLOSURES REGARDING FAIR VALUES OF DEBT SECURITIES

Estimated fair values of debt securities were determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies; however, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop these estimates. In addition, fair values fluctuate on a daily basis. Accordingly, estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on estimated fair values. The fair value of Agency Securities, Non-agency Securities and CMBS

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were estimated using either (i) quoted market prices when available, including quotes made by lenders in connection with designating collateral for repurchase arrangements, or (ii) offer prices for similar assets or market positions. The fair value of Pledged CMO Collateral was based on projected cash flows, after payment on the related CMOs, determined using market discount rates and prepayment assumptions. The maturity of mortgage assets is directly affected by the rate of principal payments on the underlying mortgage loans and, for Pledged CMO Collateral, Clean-up Calls of the remaining CMOs outstanding. Investments not held in the form of debt or equity securities are excluded from these disclosures.

Fair value disclosures for available-for-sale debt securities were as follows (in thousands):

                                 
            Gross   Gross    
    Cost   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair
    Basis
  Gains
  Losses
  Value
As of June 30, 2004
                               
Agency Securities:
                               
Fixed-rate
  $ 743     $ 67     $     $ 810  
ARMs
    2,367,500       20,020       4,185       2,383,335  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    2,368,243       20,087       4,185       2,384,145  
Non-agency Securities:
                               
Fixed-rate
    1,061       79             1,140  
ARMs
    48,653       668       14       49,307  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    49,714       747       14       50,447  
CMBS
    73,072       10       12       73,070  
CMO collateral and investments
    13,312       418             13,730  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 2,504,341     $ 21,262     $ 4,211     $ 2,521,392  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
As of December 31, 2003
                               
Agency Securities:
                               
Fixed-rate
  $ 827     $ 76     $     $ 903  
ARMs
    1,889,139       27,159       253       1,916,045  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    1,889,966       27,235       253       1,916,948  
Non-agency Securities
    58,613       1,009       3       59,619  
CMBS
    74,367       24       15       74,376  
CMO collateral and investments
    16,440       499             16,939  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 2,039,386     $ 28,767     $ 271     $ 2,067,882  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

Held-to-maturity debt securities consist of Pledged CMO Collateral and collateral released from the related CMO indentures pursuant to Clean-up Calls and held as Agency Securities and Non-agency Securities. Fair value disclosures for held-to-maturity debt securities were as follows (in thousands):

                                 
            Gross   Gross    
    Cost   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair
    Basis
  Gains
  Losses
  Value
As of June 30, 2004
                               
Released CMO Collateral:
                               
Agency Securities — fixed-rate
  $ 45,463     $ 2,051     $     $ 47,514  
Non-agency Securities:
                               
Fixed-rate
    41,291       1,330             42,621  
ARMs
    18,246       106       219       18,133  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    105,000       3,487       219       108,268  
Pledged CMO Collateral
    91,581       186             91,767  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 196,581     $ 3,673     $ 219     $ 200,035  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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            Gross   Gross    
    Cost   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair
    Basis
  Gains
  Losses
  Value
As of December 31, 2003
                               
Released CMO Collateral:
                               
Agency Securities — fixed-rate
  $ 1,257     $ 113     $     $ 1,370  
Non-agency Securities
                               
Fixed-rate
    118,812       4,310             123,122  
ARMs
    24,105       135       365       23,875  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    144,174       4,558       365       148,367  
Pledged CMO Collateral
    150,632       224             150,856  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 294,806     $ 4,782     $ 365     $ 299,223  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

Sales of released CMO collateral classified as held-to-maturity occasionally occur provided the collateral has paid down to within 10% of its original issuance amounts. Dispositions of debt securities were as follows (in thousands):

                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30
  Six Months Ended June 30
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Sale of securities held available-for-sale:
                               
Amortized cost
  $     $ 22,208     $     $ 50,748  
Gain
          818             1,831  
Sale of released CMO collateral held-to-maturity:
                               
Amortized cost
          18,763             22,770  
Gain
          681             810  

NOTE 11 — COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Comprehensive income (loss) is net income plus other comprehensive loss, which, for the periods presented, consists primarily of the change in unrealized gain on debt securities classified as available-for-sale. The following table provides information regarding comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

                                 
    Quarter Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30
  June 30
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Net income
  $ 11,815     $ 15,241     $ 24,169     $ 32,784  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Unrealized gain on Derivatives held as cash flow hedges:
                               
Change in unrealized gain during period
    (50 )     (224 )     (178 )     (269 )
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income
    (30 )     (10 )     (81 )     (37 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    (80 )     (234 )     (259 )     (306 )
Unrealized gain on debt securities:
                               
Change in unrealized gain during period
    (14,117 )     (1,746 )     (11,445 )     (1,938 )
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income
          (818 )           (1,831 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Other comprehensive loss
    (14,197 )     (2,798 )     (11,704 )     (4,075 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (2,382 )   $ 12,443     $ 12,465     $ 28,709  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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NOTE 12 — RESULTS OF CAPITAL RAISING ACTIVITY

Between February 2 and June 30, 2004, the Company sold 2,019,400 common shares into the open market on a limited basis and such sales resumed during the third quarter. As of quarter-end, Capstead raised nearly $30 million of new common equity with these sales at an average price of $14.80 per share, after expenses. The proceeds from these issuances have been invested in attractively-priced ARM securities.

NOTE 13 — NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS

The following tables summarize interest income and interest expense and weighted average interest rates pertaining to the Company’s investments in financial assets (excludes investments in real estate and related borrowings) (dollars in thousands):

                                 
    Quarter Ended June 30
    2004
  2003
            Average           Average
    Amount
  Rate
  Amount
  Rate
Interest income:
                               
Mortgage securities and other investments
  $ 19,279       3.10 %   $ 21,648       4.06 %
CMO collateral and investments
    1,866       6.46       10,122       6.19  
 
   
 
             
 
         
Total interest income
    21,145               31,770          
 
   
 
             
 
         
Interest expense:
                               
Repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings
    6,967       1.20       6,454       1.30  
CMO borrowings
    1,659       5.74       10,010       6.08  
 
   
 
             
 
         
Total interest expense
    8,626               16,464          
 
   
 
             
 
         
 
  $ 12,519             $ 15,306          
 
   
 
             
 
         
                                 
    Six Months Ended June 30
    2004
  2003
    Amount
  Average
  Amount
  Average
Interest income:
                               
Mortgage securities and similar investments
  $ 38,716       3.25 %   $ 46,785       4.21 %
CMO collateral and investments
    4,372       6.55       25,090       6.33  
 
   
 
             
 
         
Total interest income
    43,088               71,875          
 
   
 
             
 
         
Interest expense:
                               
Repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings
    12,797       1.16       13,673       1.32  
CMOs borrowings
    3,952       5.93       25,349       6.39  
 
   
 
             
 
         
Total interest expense
    16,749               39,022          
 
   
 
             
 
         
 
  $ 26,339             $ 32,853          
 
   
 
             
 
         

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Changes in interest income and interest expense due to changes in interest rates versus changes in volume were as follows (in thousands):

                         
    Quarter Ended June 30, 2004
    Rate*
  Volume*
  Total
Interest income:
                       
Mortgage securities and similar investments
  $ (5,600 )   $ 3,231     $ (2,369 )
CMO collateral and investments
    419       (8,675 )     (8,256 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest income
    (5,181 )     (5,444 )     (10,625 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Interest expense:
                       
Repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings
    (528 )     1,041       513  
CMOs
    (520 )     (7,831 )     (8,351 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest expense
    (1,048 )     (6,790 )     (7,838 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ (4,133 )   $ 1,346     $ (2,787 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
                         
    Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
    Rate*
  Volume*
  Total
Interest income:
                       
Mortgage securities and similar investments
  $ (11,213 )   $ 3,144     $ (8,069 )
CMO collateral and investments
    858       (21,576 )     (20,718 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest income
    (10,355 )     (18,432 )     (28,787 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Interest expense:
                       
Repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings
    (1,765 )     889       (876 )
CMOs
    (1,721 )     (19,676 )     (21,397 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest expense
    (3,486 )     (18,787 )     (22,273 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ (6,869 )   $ 355     $ (6,514 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 


*   The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

NOTE 14 — TRANSACTIONS WITH FORMER AFFILIATES

Pursuant to a management contract entered into in April 2000, Fortress provided the services of its chairman to serve as Capstead’s chairman and chief executive and of other individuals as necessary to perform support services for him. In July 2003, Fortress’ chairman resigned from his positions with Capstead and the management contract with Fortress was terminated. Under the terms of the contract, Fortress was entitled to a $375,000 base annual fee and participated with management and employees in an incentive fee program based on the Company’s expected performance against predetermined benchmarks established by members of the Board of Directors independent of Fortress. Included in Other operating expense is $93,750 and $187,500 of base fees paid to Fortress for services rendered during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively. See NOTE 6 for information regarding Fortress’ involvement through its affiliate Brookdale in the acquisition and long-term leasing of senior living facilities acquired by Capstead in May 2002.

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

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Overview

Capstead Mortgage Corporation (“Capstead” or the “Company”) operates as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) earning income from investing in real estate-related assets on a leveraged basis and from other investment strategies. These investments primarily consist of, but are not limited to, residential adjustable-rate mortgage (“ARM”) securities issued and guaranteed by government-sponsored entities, either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or by an agency of the federal government, Ginnie Mae (collectively, “Agency Securities”). Capstead has also made limited investments in credit-sensitive commercial real estate-related assets, including the direct ownership of real estate. Management believes that such investments, when available at favorable prices and combined with the prudent use of leverage, can produce attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term with relatively low sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

The size and composition of the Company’s investment portfolios depend on the investment strategies being implemented by management and market conditions being experienced by the Company, including the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (the “yield curve”), levels of mortgage prepayments and the availability of attractively priced investments. During the latter half of 2003, Capstead acquired sufficient ARM securities at relatively attractive prices to more than offset portfolio runoff for the first time in several years. This trend continued during the first six months of 2004 such that the Company was successful in growing the mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio by over $400 million since year end to $2.6 billion at June 30, 2004. The Company intends to continue pursuing the acquisition of attractively priced ARM securities, while also investigating other real estate-related opportunities.

On June 30, 2004, in response to current growth prospects for the United States economy, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (the “Federal Reserve”) raised the Federal Funds Rate 25 basis points in the first of a series of expected moves to increase short-term interest rates. Higher short-term interest rates will increase the Company’s borrowing costs, thereby reducing financing spreads (the difference between the yields earned on these investments and the rates charged on related borrowings). Although the effects of rising borrowing costs on financing spreads can eventually be mitigated by ARM security yield increases, interest rates on the Company’s borrowings rise (and fall) almost immediately while ARM security yields change slowly by comparison because the coupon interest rates on the underlying loans reset only once or twice a year and the amount of each reset can be limited or capped. Consequently, as increasing short-term interest rates reduce current financing spreads, earnings and dividends will decline in the immediately ensuing quarters before the benefits of ARM security yield increases are fully realized.

Results of Capital Raising Activity

Between February 2 and June 30, 2004, the Company sold 2,019,400 common shares into the open market on a limited basis and such sales resumed during the third quarter. As of quarter-end, Capstead raised nearly $30 million of new common equity with these sales at an average price of $14.80 per share, after expenses. The proceeds from these issuances have been invested in attractively-priced ARM securities.

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Risk Factors and Critical Accounting Policies

Under the captions “Effects of Interest Changes,” “Risks Associated with Credit-Sensitive Investments,” “Risks Associated with Owning Real Estate,” “Investment Company Act of 1940” and “Critical Accounting Policies” are discussions of risk factors and critical accounting policies affecting Capstead’s financial condition and results of operations that are an integral part of this discussion and analysis. Readers are strongly urged to consider the potential impact of these factors and accounting policies on the company while reading this document.

Mortgage Securities and Similar Investments

As of June 30, 2004, the mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio consisted primarily of ARM Agency Securities. Agency Securities are AAA-rated and are considered to have limited credit risk. Non-agency securities are private mortgage pass-through securities whereby the related credit risk of the underlying loans is borne by AAA-rated private mortgage insurers or by the Company (“Non-agency Securities”). Commercial mortgage-backed securitizations generally have senior, mezzanine and subordinate classes of bonds with the lower classes providing credit enhancement to the more senior classes. Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) held by the Company at June 30, 2004 are adjustable-rate mezzanine classes and therefore carry credit risk associated with the underlying pools of commercial mortgage loans that is mitigated by subordinate bonds held by other investors.

Mortgage securities held by Capstead are financed under repurchase arrangements with investment banking firms pursuant to which specific securities are pledged as collateral. Should the Company acquire financial assets that are not mortgage-backed securities, similar financing arrangements with other parties, such as commercial banks, may be employed (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources”).

The Company’s mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio rose during the first six months of 2004 to $2.6 billion from $2.2 billion at December 31, 2003, representing the fourth straight quarter of portfolio growth after several years of declines. Acquisitions during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 totaled $410 million and $770 million, respectively, consisting almost exclusively of ARM Agency Securities. Runoff caused by mortgage prepayments remains a challenge to earnings generated by the Company’s mortgage securities. Runoff during the second quarter totaled $202 million, higher than the $148 million experienced during the first quarter of 2004 but less than the $225 million incurred during the fourth quarter of 2003. Runoff was higher during the second quarter in part due to higher portfolio balances, but also reflecting higher levels of mortgage prepayments in recent months, due largely to a brief drop in mortgage interest rates late in the first quarter. These lower rates provided homeowners, who for the first time in several years are facing higher resets on their ARM loans, another opportunity to refinance into fixed-rate mortgages at interest rates near the historically low levels experienced in 2003.

Although the Company has had continued success subsequent to quarter-end acquiring additional ARM securities such that it expects further portfolio growth during the third quarter of 2004, there can be no assurance that attractively priced ARM securities will continue to be available. To the extent the proceeds of mortgage prepayments and other maturities are not reinvested or cannot be reinvested at rates of return on invested capital at least equal to the returns earned on previous investments, earnings and common dividends will likely decline. The future size and composition of the Company’s investment portfolios will depend on market conditions, including levels of mortgage prepayments and the availability of attractively priced investments.

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The following yield and cost analysis illustrates results achieved during the second quarter of 2004 for components of the mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio and anticipated third quarter 2004 asset yields and borrowing rates based on interest rates in effect on July 22, 2004 (the date second quarter 2004 results were released) (dollars in thousands):

                                                         
    2nd Quarter Average (a)
  As of June 30, 2004
       
                                            Projected   Lifetime
            Actual   Actual   Premiums           3rd Quarter   Runoff
    Basis
  Yield/Cost
  Runoff
  (Discounts)
  Basis(a)
  Yield/Cost(b)
  Assumptions
Agency Securities:
                                                       
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac:
                                                       
Fixed-rate
  $ 51,106       5.98 %     50 %   $ 196     $ 46,206       6.16 %     39 %
ARMs:
                                                       
LIBOR/CMT
    1,254,152       2.79       29       22,410       1,296,481       2.76       28  
COFI
    79,628       4.49       28       (2,257 )     75,788       4.36       27  
Ginnie Mae ARMs
    905,310       3.17       28       10,033       995,231       3.11       29  
 
   
 
                     
 
     
 
                 
 
    2,290,196       3.07       29       30,382       2,413,706       3.02       28  
 
   
 
                     
 
     
 
                 
Non-agency Securities:
                                                       
Fixed-rate
    45,333       6.19       42       54       42,352       6.38       38  
ARMs
    69,981       3.20       27       906       66,899       3.60       37  
 
   
 
                     
 
     
 
                 
 
    115,314       4.37       34       960       109,251       4.67       37  
CMBS
    73,135       2.19       1       3       73,072       2.74       1  
 
   
 
                     
 
     
 
                 
 
    2,478,645       3.10       29     $ 31,345       2,596,029       3.08       28  
 
   
 
                     
 
     
 
                 
Related borrowings:
                                                       
< 90 day maturities
    2,089,917       1.10                       2,077,608       1.49          
> 90 day maturities
    204,059       2.20                       308,463       2.20          
 
   
 
                             
 
                 
 
    2,293,976       1.20                       2,386,071       1.58          
 
   
 
                             
 
                 
Capital employed/ financing spread
  $ 184,669       1.90                     $ 209,958       1.50          
 
   
 
                             
 
                 
Return on assets (c)
            1.98                               1.60          


(a)   Basis represents the Company’s investment before unrealized gains and losses. Actual asset yields, runoff rates, borrowing rates and resulting financing spread are presented on an annualized basis.
 
(b)   Projected annualized yields for the third quarter of 2004 reflect ARM coupon resets and lifetime runoff assumptions as adjusted for expected prepayments for this quarter only, as of July 22, 2004. Actual yields realized in future periods will largely depend upon (i) changes in portfolio composition, (ii) ARM coupon resets, (iii) actual prepayments and (iv) any changes in lifetime runoff assumptions. Interest rates on borrowings with less than 90 day maturities reflect expectations for 25 basis point increases in the Federal Funds Rate on August 10 and September 21, 2004.
 
(c)   Return on assets is calculated on an annualized basis assuming the use of the Company’s liquidity to reduce borrowing costs (see “Utilization of Capital and Potential Liquidity”).

Financing spreads declined 41 basis points during the second quarter of 2004 to 1.90%, attributable to both lower portfolio yields and higher borrowing costs. The overall yield earned on the portfolio averaged 3.10% during the second quarter, compared to an average yield of 3.42% earned during the prior quarter. Yields on ARM securities are affected by levels of mortgage prepayments and, more importantly, fluctuate as coupon interest rates on the underlying mortgage loans reset to reflect current interest rates. Current quarter yields reflect the effects of relatively high mortgage prepayments and the trend of downward resets in coupon interest rates experienced the last several years. However, because of the higher current interest rate environment, coupon interest rates are expected to begin trending higher resulting in improving yields from this portfolio in the coming quarters. For example, if interest rates remain at rates in effect July 22, 2004, the average yield on the portfolio could increase approximately 46 basis points by the second quarter of 2005. Actual yields will depend on portfolio composition as well as fluctuations in, and market expectations for fluctuations in, interest rates and levels of mortgage prepayments.

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Average rates on borrowings secured by mortgage securities and similar investments increased nine basis points to 1.20% during the second quarter of 2004 compared to the previous quarter and are expected to increase further in future quarters. On June 30, 2004 the Federal Reserve raised the Federal Funds Rate 25 basis points in the first of a series of expected moves to increase short-term interest rates in response to current growth expectations for the United States economy. Although the Company primarily uses 30-day repurchase arrangements to finance its mortgage investments, early in the second quarter the Company extended maturities for up to two years on $308 million of its borrowings related to the Company’s modest position in fixed-rate securities and certain longer-to-reset ARM securities. By doing so the Company effectively locked in attractive financing spreads over the expected fixed-rate terms of these investments. Interest rates on the rest of the Company’s short-term borrowings remain largely dependent on actions by the Federal Reserve to change short-term interest rates, market expectations of future changes in short-term interest rates and the extent of changes in financial market liquidity.

CMO Collateral and Investments

Since exiting the residential mortgage loan conduit business in 1995, Capstead has maintained finance subsidiaries with capacity to issue CMOs and other securitizations backed by residential mortgage loans. The last CMO issued by the Company was in 2000 and the Company does not currently anticipate issuing additional CMOs. In recent years, the Company has exercised its right to redeem previously issued CMOs (referred to as “Clean-up Calls”) selling some of the released collateral and holding the rest for investment. As of June 30, 2004, the Company holds Clean-up Call rights on only one of its six remaining CMOs. Consequently, additional significant gains from CMO redemptions are not expected to occur. CMO collateral and investments, net of related bonds, was $636,000 at June 30, 2004, compared to $764,000 at December 31, 2003. Without the issuance of CMOs in which the Company retains residual interests, or the acquisition of other CMO investments, this portfolio is not expected to contribute significantly to operating results in future periods.

Real Estate Held For Lease

In May 2002 Capstead acquired six “independent” senior living properties (wherein the operator of the facility provides most of the tenants little, if any, medical care) (the “Properties”). Concurrent with the acquisition of the Properties, the Company entered into a long-term “net-lease” arrangement (the “Lease”) with Brookdale Living Communities, Inc., (“Brookdale”), under which Brookdale is responsible for the ongoing operation and management of the Properties. Brookdale, an owner, operator, developer and manager of senior living facilities, is a majority-owned affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, LLC, which, together with its affiliates is referred to as Fortress. Until July 2003 Fortress was affiliated with Capstead (see NOTE 14 to the accompanying financial statements). The following table summarizes information about the Properties:

                             
                        Year
Property
  Location
  Units (a)
  Occupancy (b)
  Opened
Chambrel at Roswell
  Roswell, GA   280 (256 IL; 24 AL)     96.8 %     1987  
Chambrel at Pinecastle
  Ocala, FL   161 (120 IL; 41 AL)     96.9       1987  
Chambrel at Island Lake
  Longwood, FL   269 (229 IL; 40 AL)     97.4       1985  
Chambrel at Montrose
  Akron, OH   168 (136 IL; 32 AL)     99.4       1987  
Chambrel at Williamsburg
  Williamsburg, VA   255 (200 IL; 55 AL)     98.8       1987  
Chambrel at Club Hill
  Garland, TX   260 (192 IL; 68 AL)     90.0       1987  
 
     
 
               
Total
      1,393 (1,133 IL; 260 AL)     96.3          
 
     
 
               


(a)   IL refers to independent living units. AL refers to assisted living units.
 
(b)   As of June 30, 2004.

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The Lease has an initial term of 20 years and provides for two 10-year renewal periods. Beginning in May 2007, Brookdale will have the option of purchasing all of the Properties from Capstead at the greater of fair value or Capstead’s original cost, after certain adjustments. Under the terms of the Lease, Brookdale is responsible for paying all expenses associated with operating the Properties, including real estate taxes, other government charges, insurance, utilities and maintenance, and an amount representing an attractive cash return on Capstead’s equity in the Properties after payment of monthly debt service. In keeping with Capstead’s strategy of owning investments that can produce attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term with relatively low sensitivity to changes in interest rates, any future changes in monthly debt service requirements are the responsibility of Brookdale under the terms of the Lease.

Book Value per Common Share

As of June 30, 2004, the Company’s book value per common share was $6.88, an increase of $0.21 from December 31, 2003. Increases in book value from raising common equity capital at prices in excess of book value more than offset the effects of (i) declines in the aggregate unrealized gain on the Company’s mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio because of portfolio runoff and higher prevailing interest rates; and (ii) dividend payments in excess of GAAP net income. Common stock issuances contributed $1.04 per share to book value while declines in the aggregate unrealized gain on the Company’s investments (most of which are debt securities carried at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in stockholders’ equity) and other elements of Accumulated other comprehensive income lowered book value by $0.72 per share. Dividend payments in excess of GAAP net income, which results primarily because the Company currently distributes all cash flow from its net-leased real estate, ignoring non-cash depreciation charges, lowered book value by $0.11 per share.

The unrealized gain on the Company’s mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio can be expected to fluctuate with changes in portfolio size and composition as well as changes in interest rates and market liquidity, and such changes will largely be reflected in book value per common share. Book value will also be affected by other factors, including capital stock transactions and the level of dividend distributions relative to quarterly net income; however, temporary changes in fair values of investments not carried at fair value on the Company’s balance sheet generally will not affect book value.

Utilization of Capital and Potential Liquidity

The Company generally finances its mortgage securities and similar investments with well-established investment banking firms using repurchase arrangements and similar borrowings. Assuming potential liquidity is available, these borrowings can be increased or decreased on a daily basis to meet cash flow requirements and otherwise manage capital resources efficiently. CMO collateral is pledged to secure CMO bonds. Similarly, real estate held for lease and related assets are pledged to secure long-term borrowings. Although Capstead has no responsibility for CMO bonds or borrowings secured by real estate beyond these assets, neither do they represent a potential source of liquidity through further borrowings. Potential liquidity is affected by, among other things, changes in market value of assets pledged under borrowing arrangements, principal prepayments and general conditions in the investment banking, mortgage finance and real estate industries. Future levels of financial leverage will be dependent upon many factors, including the size and composition of the Company’s investment portfolios (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources”).

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The following table illustrates Capstead’s utilization of capital and potential liquidity as of June 30, 2004 in comparison with December 31, 2003 (in thousands):

                                 
                Capital   Potential  
    Assets (a)
  Borrowings
  Employed
  Liquidity (a)
Mortgage securities and similar investments:
                               
Agency Securities
  $ 2,429,608     $ 2,231,494     $ 198,114     $ 130,255  
Non-agency Securities
    109,984       85,937       24,047       17,207  
CMBS
    73,070       68,640       4,430       419  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    2,612,662       2,386,071       226,591       147,881  
CMO collateral and investments
    105,311       104,675       636        
Real estate held for lease
    131,559       120,101       11,458        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 2,849,532     $ 2,610,847       238,685       147,881  
 
   
 
     
 
                 
Other assets, net of other liabilities
                    63,256       24,329 (b)
Second quarter common dividend
                    (7,994 )     (7,994) (c)
Liquidity reserves for funding principal payments and margin calls
                          (131,000 )
 
                   
 
     
 
 
 
                  $ 293,947     $ 33,216  
 
                   
 
     
 
 
Balances as of December 31, 2003
  $ 2,496,102     $ 2,262,191     $ 277,038     $ 44,999  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 


(a)   Assets are stated at carrying amounts on the Company’s balance sheet. Potential liquidity is based on maximum borrowings available under existing uncommitted repurchase arrangements considering the fair value of related collateral as of June 30, 2004, adjusted separately for liquidity reserves.
 
(b)   Represents unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and proceeds of stock issuances that settled in early July.
 
(c)   The second quarter 2004 common dividend was declared June 10, 2004 and paid July 21, 2004 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2004.

Since year-end, Capstead has invested proceeds from portfolio runoff and capital raising activities, and a portion of its remaining potential liquidity, into additional ARM securities. With the resulting growth of the mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio, required liquidity reserves have increased correspondingly from $115 million at December 31, 2003 to $131 million at June 30, 2004. Liquidity reserves reflect management’s determination, as of the balance sheet date, of the level of capital necessary to hold in reserve to fund margin calls (requirements to pledge additional collateral or pay down borrowings) required by principal payments (that are not remitted to the Company for 25 to 45 days after any given month-end) and potential declines in market value of pledged assets under stressed market conditions.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparative net operating results (interest income or lease revenue, net of related interest expense and, in the case of CMO administration, related direct and indirect operating expense) by source were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

                                 
    Quarter Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30
  June 30
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Mortgage securities and similar investments:
                               
Agency Securities
  $ 11,156     $ 13,195     $ 22,829     $ 28,981  
Non-agency Securities
    927       1,029       2,628       2,074  
CMBS and other commercial loans
    180       903       362       1,917  
CMO collateral and investments
    189       80       406       (327 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net margin on financial assets
    12,452       15,207       26,225       32,645  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Real estate held for lease:
                               
Lease revenue net of related interest expense
    1,373       1,442       2,813       2,871  
Real estate depreciation
    (927 )     (927 )     (1,854 )     (1,854 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net margin on real estate held for lease
    446       515       959       1,017  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Other revenue (expense):
                               
Gain on asset sales and CMO redemptions
          1,392             3,140  
CMO administration and other
    249       181       316       401  
Incentive fee payable to former affiliate
          (197 )           (500 )
Other operating expense
    (1,332 )     (1,857 )     (3,331 )     (3,919 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total other revenue (expense)
    (1,083 )     (481 )     (3,015 )     (878 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income
    11,815       15,241       24,169       32,784  
Less cash dividends on preferred shares
    (5,064 )     (5,068 )     (10,131 )     (10,138 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 6,751     $ 10,173     $ 14,038     $ 22,646  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Operating income *
  $ 7,759     $ 9,793     $ 16,057     $ 21,533  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    15,237       13,978       14,752       13,957  
Diluted
    15,578       23,270       15,100       23,240  
Operating *
    15,578       14,327       15,100       14,313  
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.44     $ 0.73     $ 0.95     $ 1.62  
Diluted
    0.44       0.65       0.94       1.41  
Operating *
    0.50       0.68       1.06       1.50  

*   Capstead reports operating income per common share (a non-GAAP financial measure calculated excluding depreciation on real estate, any gain on asset sales and CMO redemptions, and the dilutive effects, if present, of the Series B preferred shares) under the belief it provides investors with a useful supplemental measure of the Company’s operating performance. Operating income represents a measure of the amount of funds generated by operations, which may, at the discretion of Capstead’s Board of Directors, be used for reinvestment or distributed to common stockholders as dividends. Depreciation on real estate, although an expense deductible for federal income tax purposes and therefore an item that reduces Capstead’s REIT distribution requirements, is added back to arrive at operating income because it is a noncash expense. Gains are excluded because they are considered non-operating in nature and the amount and timing of any such gains are dependent upon investment strategies and market conditions. The Series B preferred shares are considered dilutive, for diluted net income per common share purposes only, whenever annualized basic net income per common share exceeds $2.18 (the Series B preferred share annualized dividend of $1.26 divided by the current conversion rate of 0.5776). Operating income per common share excludes the dilutive effects, if present, of the Series B preferred shares because it is not economically advantageous to convert these shares at market prices of both the common shares and Series B preferred shares.

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The earning capacity of Capstead’s financial asset portfolios is influenced by the overall size and composition of the portfolios, the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates (the “yield curve”) and the extent the Company continues to invest its liquidity in these portfolios. Net margins on financial assets and related financing spreads benefited significantly the past several years from actions taken by the Federal Reserve, particularly during 2001, to lower short-term interest rates, which resulted in significantly lower interest rates on the Company’s borrowings even as lower interest rates also led to declining yields on the Company’s adjustable-rate assets and relatively high mortgage prepayment rates.

On June 30, 2004 the Federal Reserve began increasing short-term interest rates in response to current growth expectations for the United States economy. Because the majority of Capstead’s financial asset portfolios currently consist of ARM securities backed by mortgage loans with coupon interest rates that reset at least annually, management believes Capstead is positioned to withstand the anticipated higher interest rate environment, albeit at reduced financing spreads. Consequently, as increasing short-term interest rates reduce current financing spreads, earnings and dividends will decline in the immediately ensuing quarters before the benefits of ARM security yield increases are fully realized. See “Financial Condition — “Overview” and “Mortgage Securities and Similar Investments” for further discussion of the current operating environment and the Company’s goals regarding redeploying capital made available by portfolio runoff.

Agency Securities remained the primary contributor to operating results during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004; however, the impact of lower financing spreads was evident in the current quarter results, which were less than in the same periods in 2003 despite lower borrowing rates. Yields for this portfolio averaged 3.07% and 3.19% during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 while borrowing rates averaged 1.19% and 1.13%, during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004, producing financing spreads of 1.88% and 2.06%. This compares with yields of 4.01% and 4.16% and borrowing rates of 1.25% and 1.27% for spreads of 2.76% and 2.89% during the same periods in 2003. The average outstanding Agency Securities portfolio was $2.3 billion and $2.1 billion during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004, compared to $1.9 billion and $2.0 billion during the same periods in 2003.

The Non-Agency Securities portfolio contribution to operating results during the quarter ended June 30, 2004 slightly lagged the prior year results primarily because of a lower outstanding portfolio. The portfolio declined with runoff and the securitization of $53 million of high coupon fixed-rate Non-Agency Securities with Fannie Mae in March 2004. On a year-to-date basis, this portfolio exceeded prior year primarily because of the benefits of additional securities made available from the redemption of CMOs during the latter part of 2003. The average outstanding portfolio was $115 million and $152 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $131 million and $115 million during the same periods in 2003. The portfolio yielded 4.37% and 4.69% during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004, while borrowing rates averaged 1.44% and 1.49%, producing financing spreads of 2.93% and 3.20%. This compares with yields of 3.81% and 4.24% and borrowing rates of 1.48% and 1.45% for spreads of 2.33% and 2.79% during the same periods in 2003.

CMBS and other commercial loans contributed significantly less to operating results during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 than in the same periods in 2003 due largely to payoffs during 2003 of several higher yielding investments. The average outstanding portfolio was $73 million during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $110 million and $126 million during the same periods in 2003. The portfolio yielded 2.19% during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 while borrowing rates averaged 1.30% and 1.29% producing financing spreads of 0.89% and 0.90%. This compares with yields of 5.12% and 4.87% and borrowing rates of 2.13% and 2.11% for spreads of 2.99% and 2.76% during the same periods in 2003.

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The CMO collateral and investments portfolio has declined significantly the last several years primarily because of high prepayments on the underlying pledged CMO collateral and the exercise of Clean-up Calls in which the Company redeemed the related bonds and either sold the released CMO collateral for gains or transferred it into the Non-agency Securities portfolio to be held for investment.

Having redeemed over the past several years nearly all outstanding CMOs to which the Company holds the related Clean-up Call rights, Capstead has not realized any gain on asset sales and CMO redemptions during 2004.

CMO administration revenue continues to trend lower primarily because of a declining portfolio of CMOs for which the Company provides administrative services. As these CMOs continue to pay down or are redeemed, related fee income will decline further. Other revenue during the current quarter included a $100,000 recovery of a previously written-off mortgage loan.

Other operating expenses (including incentive fees payable to former affiliate) were lower during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 than during the same periods in 2003 primarily because of lower current year accruals for incentive fees. These lower incentive fee accruals reflect current expectations for lower 2004 earnings due primarily to lower financing spreads and the effects on book value of declines in unrealized gains on mortgage securities.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Capstead’s primary sources of funds are borrowings under repurchase arrangements and monthly principal and interest payments on mortgage securities and similar investments. Other sources of funds include proceeds from other borrowing arrangements, proceeds from asset sales, unrestricted payments received on real estate held for lease and proceeds from equity offerings. The Company generally uses its liquidity to pay down borrowings under repurchase arrangements to reduce borrowing costs and otherwise efficiently manage its capital. Because the level of these borrowings can be adjusted on a daily basis, the level of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents carried on the balance sheet is less important than the Company’s potential liquidity available under its borrowing arrangements. The table included under “Financial Condition — Utilization of Capital and Potential Liquidity” and accompanying discussion illustrates additional funds potentially available to the Company as of June 30, 2004, as adjusted for liquidity reserves. The Company currently believes that it has ample liquidity and capital resources available for the acquisition of additional investments, repayments on borrowings and the payment of cash dividends as required for Capstead’s continued qualification as a REIT. It is the Company’s policy to remain strongly capitalized and conservatively leveraged.

Borrowings under repurchase arrangements secured by Agency Securities and Non-agency Securities generally have maturities of less than 31 days, although from time to time the Company may enter into longer-term arrangements as it did on $308 million of these borrowings during the current quarter (see discussion above under “Mortgage Securities and Similar Investments”). Borrowings secured by Agency Securities and Non-agency Securities totaled $2.3 billion at June 30, 2004. Capstead has uncommitted repurchase facilities with investment banking firms to finance these investments, subject to certain conditions. Interest rates on these borrowings are generally based on 30-day London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) (or a corresponding benchmark rate for longer-term arrangements) and related terms and conditions are negotiated on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Amounts available to be borrowed under these arrangements are dependent upon the fair value of the securities pledged as collateral, which fluctuates with changes in interest rates, credit quality and liquidity conditions within the investment banking, mortgage finance and real estate industries.

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Borrowings under repurchase arrangements with investment banking firms secured by CMBS more closely match the interest rate adjustment features of these investments such that the Company anticipates it can earn more consistent financing spreads and, as a result, experience less interest rate volatility than experienced with investments in Agency Securities. These borrowings, which generally have longer initial maturities than borrowings secured by Agency Securities and may feature renewal options, totaled $69 million at June 30, 2004. Should Capstead make significant additional investments in credit-sensitive assets, it may attempt to lessen interest rate volatility in a similar fashion or through the use of derivative financial instruments (“Derivatives”) such as interest rate swaps.

CMO borrowings totaled $105 million at June 30, 2004 and are secured by CMO collateral pledged to the related indentures. As such, recourse is limited to this collateral and therefore has a limited impact on Capstead’s liquidity and capital resources. Mortgage prepayments and Clean-up Calls affect the maturity of each CMO series.

With its acquisition of senior living properties in May 2002, Capstead assumed $19 million in fixed-rate mortgage financing from a commercial bank that matures in 2009 and $101 million in tax-exempt bond debt. In November 2002, the tax-exempt bonds were refunded with proceeds from issuing new 30-year adjustable-rate tax-exempt bonds. Under the terms of the Lease, changes in interest rates on this debt are the responsibility of the lessee and as such, have a limited effect on the Company’s liquidity.

Beginning in February 2004 the Company began selling common shares into the open market on a limited basis and such sales have resumed during the third quarter. The proceeds from future issuances, together with Capstead’s existing liquidity, are available to fund further acquisitions of ARM securities, if available at attractive prices, and increase the Company’s flexibility in pursuing real estate-related opportunities.

EFFECTS OF INTEREST RATE CHANGES

Interest Rate Sensitivity on Operating Results

Capstead performs earnings sensitivity analysis using an income simulation model to estimate the effects that specific interest rate changes can reasonably be expected to have on future earnings. All financial assets and Derivatives held are included in this analysis. The sensitivity of components of Other revenue (expense) to changes in interest rates is included as well, although no asset sales are assumed. Because under the terms of the Lease the lessee is responsible for changes in related debt service requirements, earnings from the Company’s investment in net-leased real estate are generally not affected by changes in interest rates. The model incorporates management assumptions regarding the level of mortgage prepayments for a given interest rate change using market-based estimates of prepayment speeds for purposes of amortizing investment and liability premiums and discounts. These assumptions are developed through a combination of historical analysis and future expected pricing behavior.

Income simulation modeling is the primary tool used to assess the direction and magnitude of changes in net margins on financial assets resulting from changes in interest rates. Key assumptions in the model include mortgage prepayment rates, changes in market conditions, and management’s financial capital plans. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, therefore, the model cannot precisely estimate net margins or precisely predict the impact of higher or lower interest rates on net margins. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes and other changes in market conditions, management strategies and other factors.

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Capstead had the following estimated earnings sensitivity profile as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively (dollars in thousands):

                                                 
            10-year    
    30-day   U.S.    
    LIBOR   Treasury    
    Rate
  Rate
  Immediate Change In:*
30-day LIBOR rate
                  Flat   Up 1.00%   Up 1.00%   Up 2.00%
10-year U.S. Treasury rate
                  Down 1.00%   Flat   Up 1.00%   Up 2.00%
Projected 12-month earnings change:
                                               
June 30, 2004
    1.37 %     4.59 %   $ (1,606 )   $ (10,002 )   $ (9,713 )   $ (23,577 )
December 31, 2003
    1.12       4.25       (1,674 )     (10,732 )     (10,018 )     (21,713 )


*   Sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates is determined relative to the actual rates at the applicable date. Note that the projected 12-month earnings change is predicated on acquisitions of similar assets sufficient to replace runoff. There can be no guarantee that suitable investments will be available for purchase at attractive prices or if investments made will behave in the same fashion as assets currently held.

General Discussion of Effects of Interest Rate Changes

Changes in interest rates may affect Capstead’s earnings in various ways. Earnings currently depend, in part, on the difference between the interest received on mortgage securities and similar investments, and the interest paid on related borrowings, which are generally based on 30-day LIBOR. The resulting financing spread may be reduced or even turn negative in a rising short-term interest rate environment. Because the mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio consists primarily of ARM securities, the effects of rising short-term interest rates on borrowing costs can eventually be mitigated by increases in the rates of interest earned on the underlying ARM loans, which reset once or twice a year based on underlying indices, subject to periodic and lifetime limits, referred to as caps. The Company’s ARM securities featured the following average coupon rate, and average periodic and lifetime caps as of June 30, 2004 (dollars in thousands):

                                 
            Average   Average   Average
ARM Type
  Basis *
  Coupon Rate
  Periodic Cap
  Lifetime Cap
Agency Securities:
                               
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac
  $ 1,372,269       3.51 %     1.779 %     11.021 %
Ginnie Mae
    995,231       4.05       1.000       10.148  
Non-agency Securities
    66,899       3.93       1.728       11.232  
 
   
 
                         
 
  $ 2,434,399       3.74       1.459       10.669  
 
   
 
                         


*   Basis represents the Company’s investment before unrealized gains and losses.

Since only a portion of the ARM loans underlying these securities reset each month subject to periodic and lifetime caps, interest rates on borrowings can rise to levels that may exceed the interest rates on the underlying loans, contributing to lower or even negative financing spreads. At other times, declines in these indices during periods of relatively low short-term interest rates will negatively effect yields on ARM securities as the underlying ARM loans reset at lower rates. If declines in these indices exceed declines in the Company’s borrowing rates, earnings would be adversely affected. The Company may extend maturity dates on a portion of its short-term borrowings (as it did during the current quarter) or invest in Derivatives from time to time as a hedge against rising interest rates. As of the filing date of this report, the Company does not own any Derivatives for this purpose.

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Another effect of changes in interest rates is that as long-term interest rates decrease, the rate of principal prepayments on mortgage loans underlying mortgage securities and similar investments generally increases. During periods of relatively low interest rates, prolonged periods of high prepayments can significantly reduce the expected life of these investments; therefore, the actual yields realized can be lower due to faster amortization of premiums. Further, to the extent the proceeds of prepayments are not reinvested or cannot be reinvested at rates of return at least equal to the rates previously earned on that capital, earnings may be adversely affected. There can be no assurance that suitable investments at attractive pricing will be available on a timely basis to replace runoff as it occurs or that the current composition of investments (consisting primarily of ARM Agency Securities) will be maintained.

Capstead periodically sells assets, which may increase income volatility because of the recognition of transactional gains or losses. Such sales may become attractive as asset values fluctuate with changes in interest rates. At other times, asset sales may become prudent to shift the Company’s investment focus. During periods of rising interest rates or contracting market liquidity, asset values can decline, leading to increased margin calls and reducing the Company’s liquidity. A margin call means that a lender requires a borrower to pledge additional collateral to re-establish the agreed-upon ratio of the value of the collateral to the amount of the borrowing. If the Company is unable or unwilling to pledge additional collateral, lenders can liquidate the collateral under adverse market conditions, likely resulting in losses.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CREDIT-SENSITIVE INVESTMENTS

Commercial mortgage assets may be viewed as exposing an investor to greater risk of loss than residential mortgage assets since such assets are typically secured by larger loans to fewer obligors than residential mortgage assets. Commercial property values and related net operating income are often subject to volatility, and net operating income may be sufficient or insufficient to cover debt service on the related mortgage loan at any given time. The repayment of loans secured by income-producing properties is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate project and the ability of the applicable property to produce net operating income rather than upon the liquidation value of the underlying real estate. Even when the current net operating income is sufficient to cover debt service, there can be no assurance that this will continue to be the case in the future.

Additionally, commercial properties may not be readily convertible to alternative uses if such properties were to become unprofitable due to competition, age of improvements, decreased demand, regulatory changes or other factors. The conversion of commercial properties to alternate uses often requires substantial capital expenditures, which may or may not be available.

The availability of credit for commercial mortgage loans may be dependent upon economic conditions in the markets where such properties are located, as well as the willingness and ability of lenders to make such loans. The availability of funds in the credit markets fluctuates and there can be no assurance that the availability of such funds will increase above, or will not contract below current levels. In addition, the availability of similar commercial properties, and the competition for available credit, may affect the ability of potential purchasers to obtain financing for the acquisition of properties. This could effect the repayment of commercial mortgages.

Credit-sensitive residential mortgage assets differ from commercial mortgage assets in several important ways yet can still carry substantial credit risk. Residential mortgage securities typically are secured by smaller loans to more obligors than CMBS, thus spreading the risk of mortgagor default. However, most of the mortgages supporting credit-sensitive residential securities are made to homeowners that do not qualify for Agency loan programs for reasons including loan size, financial condition, or work or credit history that may be indicative of higher risk of default than loans qualifying for such programs. As with

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commercial mortgages, in instances of default the Company may incur losses if proceeds from sales of the underlying residential collateral are less than the unpaid principal balances of the residential mortgage loans and related foreclosure costs. However, with residential mortgages this risk may be mitigated by various forms of credit enhancements including, but not limited to, primary mortgage insurance.

Through the process of securitizing both commercial and residential mortgages, credit risk can be heightened or minimized. Senior classes in multi-class securitizations generally have first priority over cash flows from a pool of mortgages and, as a result, carry the least risk, highest investment ratings and the lowest yields. Typically, a securitization will also have mezzanine classes and subordinated classes. Mezzanine classes will generally have lower credit ratings, higher yields and may have average lives that are longer than the senior classes. Subordinate classes are junior in the right to receive cash flow from the underlying mortgages, thus providing credit enhancement to the senior and mezzanine classes. As a result, subordinated securities will have even lower credit ratings and higher yields because of the elevated risk of credit loss inherent in these securities.

The availability of capital from external sources to finance investments in credit-sensitive commercial and residential mortgage assets may be diminished during periods of mortgage finance market illiquidity. Additionally, if market conditions deteriorate resulting in substantial declines in value of these assets, sufficient capital may not be available to support the continued ownership of such investments, requiring these assets to be sold at a loss.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OWNING REAL ESTATE

The direct ownership of commercial real estate involves a number of risks. With its first acquisition of real estate, Capstead has attempted to mitigate these risks by entering into a long-term “net-lease” arrangement whereby the lessee is responsible for the ongoing operation and management of the properties and for paying all expenses associated with the operation of the properties. Although reduced by this net-lease arrangement, risks of ownership remain, including:

  The risk that changes in economic conditions or real estate markets may adversely affect the value of the properties.
 
  During inflationary periods, which are generally accompanied by rising interest rates, increases in operating costs and borrowing rates may be greater than increases in lessee revenues from operating properties. Over an extended period of time, this could result in lessee defaults.
 
  The risk that a deterioration of local conditions could adversely affect the ability of a lessee to profitably operate a property. For instance, an oversupply of senior living properties could hamper the leasing of senior living units at favorable rates. This could ultimately affect the value of the properties.
 
  Changes in tax, zoning or other laws could make properties less attractive or less profitable.
 
  An owner cannot be assured that lessees will elect to renew their leases when the terms expire. If a lessee does not renew its lease or otherwise defaults on its lease obligations, there is no assurance the owner can obtain a substitute lessee on acceptable terms. If the owner cannot obtain another qualified operator to lease a property, the owner may be required to modify the property for a different use, which may involve significant capital expenditures and delays in re-leasing the property.

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  The risk that lessees will not perform under their leases, reducing the owner’s income from the leases or requiring the owner to assume costs (such as real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance) that are the lessees’ responsibility under net-leases. In the case of special-purpose real estate such as senior living facilities, compliance with licensing requirements could complicate or delay the transfer of operational control of such properties. This could lead to a significant cash flow burden for the owner to service the debt and otherwise maintain the properties.
 
  Net-leases generally require the lessee to carry comprehensive liability, casualty, workers’ compensation and rental loss insurance. The required coverage is typical of the type, and amount, customarily obtained by an owner of similar properties. However, there are some types of losses, such as catastrophic acts of nature, for which insurance cannot be obtained at a commercially reasonable cost. If there is an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insurance limits, the owner could lose both the revenues generated by the affected property and the capital invested in the property. The owner would, however, remain obligated to repay any mortgage indebtedness or other obligations related to the property.
 
  Investments in real estate are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements including the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”). The ADA requires that public accommodations reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities and that new construction or alterations be made to commercial facilities to conform to accessibility guidelines. Failure to comply with the ADA can result in injunctions, fines, and damage awards to private parties and additional capital expenditures to remedy noncompliance. Existing requirements may change and compliance with future requirements may involve significant unanticipated expenditures. Although typically these expenditures would be the responsibility of the lessee under the terms of net-leases, if lessees fail to perform these obligations, the owner may be required to do so.
 
  Under federal, state and local environmental laws, the owner may be required to investigate and clean up any release of hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products at its properties, regardless of its knowledge or actual responsibility, simply because of current or past ownership of the real estate. If unidentified environmental problems arise, the owner may have to make substantial payments, which could adversely affect cash flow and the ability to make distributions to stockholders. This is so because:

  1.   The owner may have to pay for property damage and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred in connection with the contamination.
 
  2.   The law may impose clean-up responsibility and liability regardless of whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the contamination. Even if more than one person is responsible for the contamination, each person who shares legal liability under environmental laws may be held responsible for all of the clean-up costs.
 
  3.   Governmental entities and third parties may sue the owner or operator of a contaminated site for damages and costs.

    In investigating the acquisition of real estate, environmental studies are typically performed to establish the existence of any contamination. In addition, net-leases generally require lessees to operate properties in compliance with environmental laws and to indemnify the owner against environmental liability arising from the operation of such properties.

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  An owner may desire to sell a property in the future because of changes in market conditions or poor lessee performance or to avail itself of other opportunities. An owner may also be required to sell a property in the future to meet debt obligations or avoid a default. Unlike investments in mortgage securities, real estate cannot always be sold quickly, and there can be no assurance that the properties can be sold at a favorable price or that a prospective buyer will view existing lease or operating arrangements favorably. In addition, a property may require restoration or modification before it is sold.

INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), exempts entities that are primarily engaged in the business of purchasing or otherwise acquiring mortgages and other liens on, and interests in, real estate. Capstead intends to conduct its business so as not to become regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. If the Company fails to qualify for this exemption, its ability to use leverage would be substantially reduced and it would be unable to conduct its business as described herein.

Under the current interpretation of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in order to qualify for this exemption a REIT must maintain at least 55% of its assets directly in qualifying real estate interests. Mortgage-backed securities that do not represent all of the certificates issued with respect to an underlying pool of mortgages (“Non-whole Pool Securities”) may be treated as separate from the underlying mortgage loans and, thus, may not qualify for purposes of the 55% requirement. Therefore, the provisions of the Investment Company Act limit ownership of these mortgage-backed securities.

In satisfying the 55% requirement under the Investment Company Act, a REIT may treat mortgage-backed securities issued with respect to an underlying pool to which it holds all issued certificates (“Whole Pool Securities”) as qualifying real estate interests. If the SEC or its staff adopts a contrary interpretation of such treatment, the REIT could be required to sell a substantial amount of Non-whole Pool Securities or other non-qualified assets under potentially adverse market conditions. Further, in order to ensure continued qualification for the exemption under the Investment Company Act, a REIT might be precluded from acquiring Non-whole Pool Securities even if their yield is higher than the yield of Whole Pool Securities. These factors may lower earnings.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon Capstead’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities (including contingencies), revenues and expenses as well as related disclosures. These estimates are based on available internal and market information and appropriate valuation methodologies believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the expected useful lives and carrying values of assets and liabilities which can materially affect the determination of net income and book value per common share. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Management believes the following are critical accounting policies in the preparation of Capstead’s consolidated financial statements that involve the use of estimates requiring considerable judgment:

  Amortization of Premiums and Discounts on Financial Assets and Borrowings — Premiums and discounts on financial assets and borrowings are recognized in earnings as adjustments to interest income or interest expense by the interest method over the estimated lives of the related assets or borrowings. For most of Capstead’s financial assets, estimates and judgments related to future levels of mortgage prepayments are critical to this determination (see “Effects of Interest Rate Changes”).

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  Fair Value and Impairment Accounting for Financial Assets — Most of Capstead’s mortgage securities and similar investments portfolio and a small portion of its CMO collateral and investments portfolio are classified as held available-for-sale and recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with unrealized gains and losses recorded in stockholders’ equity as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income. As such, these unrealized gains and losses enter into the calculation of book value per common share. Generally, gains or losses are recognized in earnings only if sold; however, if a decline in fair value of an individual asset below its amortized cost occurs that is determined to be other than temporary, the difference between amortized cost and fair value would be included in Other revenue (expense) as an impairment charge. Considerable judgment is required interpreting market data to develop estimated fair values, particularly in circumstances of deteriorating credit quality and market liquidity (see “NOTE 10” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for discussion of how Capstead values its financial assets, “Risks of Interest Rate Changes” and “Risks Associated with Credit-Sensitive Investments”).
 
  Depreciation and Impairment Accounting for Real Estate held for Lease — Real estate is carried on the Company’s balance sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of buildings, equipment and fixtures. If a significant adverse event or change in circumstances occurs, management would assess if the values of the Company’s real estate properties have become impaired. If estimated operating cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of a property over its remaining useful life are less than its net carrying value, the difference between net carrying value and fair value would be included in Other revenue (expense) as an impairment charge. Considerable judgment is required in determining useful lives of components of real estate properties and in estimating operating cash flows, particularly during periods of changing circumstances (see “Risks Associated with Owning Real Estate”).

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that inherently involve risks and uncertainties. Capstead’s actual results and liquidity can differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements because of changes in the level and composition of the Company’s investments and unforeseen factors. Relative to the Company’s investments in financial assets, these factors may include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, the availability of suitable qualifying investments from both an investment return and regulatory perspective, fluctuations in, and market expectations for fluctuations in, interest rates and levels of mortgage prepayments, deterioration in credit quality and ratings, the effectiveness of risk management strategies, the impact of leverage, liquidity of secondary markets and credit markets, increases in costs and other general competitive factors. Relative to direct investments in real estate, these factors may include, but are not limited to, lessee performance under lease agreements, changes in general as well as local economic conditions and real estate markets, increases in competition and inflationary pressures, changes in the tax and regulatory environment including zoning and environmental laws, uninsured losses or losses in excess of insurance limits and the availability of adequate insurance coverage at reasonable costs.

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COMPARISON OF OPERATING INCOME AND DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE

The following table compares the calculation of operating income and operating income per common share to net income and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

                                                 
    Quarter Ended
    June 30, 2004
  March 31, 2004
  June 30, 2003
    Operating
  Diluted
  Operating
  Diluted
  Operating
  Diluted
Net income
  $ 11,815     $ 11,815     $ 12,354     $ 12,354     $ 15,241     $ 15,241  
Adjustments for:
                                               
Depreciation on real estate
    927             927             927        
Gain on asset sales and CMO redemptions
                            (1,393 )      
Series B preferred dividends
    (4,983 )     (4,983 )     (4,983 )     (4,983 )     (4,982 )      
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 7,759     $ 6,832     $ 8,298     $ 7,371     $ 9,793     $ 15,241  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    15,237       15,237       14,267       14,267       13,978       13,978  
Net effect of dilutive securities:
                                               
Preferred B shares
                                  8,943  
Stock options and other preferred shares
    341       341       353       353       349       349  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    15,578       15,578       14,620       14,620       14,327       23,270  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 0.50     $ 0.44     $ 0.57     $ 0.50     $ 0.68     $ 0.65  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
                                 
    Six Months Ended
    June 30, 2004
  June 30, 2003
    Operating
  Diluted
  Operating
  Diluted
Net income
  $ 24,169     $ 24,169     $ 32,784     $ 32,784  
Adjustments for:
                               
Depreciation on real estate
    1,854             1,854        
Gain on asset sales and CMO redemptions
                (3,140 )      
Series B preferred dividends
    (9,966 )     (9,966 )     (9,965 )      
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 16,057     $ 14,203     $ 21,533     $ 32,784  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    14,752       14,752       13,957       13,957  
Net effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Preferred B shares
                      8,927  
Stock options and other preferred shares
    348       348       356       356  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
    15,100       15,100       14,313       23,240  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 1.06     $ 0.94     $ 1.50     $ 1.41  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE OF MARKET RISKS

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information included in Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of June 30, 2004, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the CEO and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2004. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to June 30, 2004.

PART II. — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)   Exhibits: The following Exhibits are presented herewith:
 
    Exhibit 12 — Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
 
    Exhibit 31.1 — Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
    Exhibit 31.2 — Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
    Exhibit 32 — Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
(b)   Reports on Form 8-K:
 
    Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 22, 2004 announcing first quarter 2004 financial results.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  CAPSTEAD MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Registrant

 
 
Date: August 6, 2004  By:   /s/ ANDREW F. JACOBS    
    Andrew F. Jacobs   
    President and Chief Executive Officer   
 
     
Date: August 6, 2004  By:   /s/ PHILLIP A. REINSCH    
    Phillip A. Reinsch   
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 

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