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FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-11718
MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
MARYLAND 36-3857664
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 800, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 279-1400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (X) No ( )
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes (X) No ( )
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
23,069,459 shares of Common Stock as of November 8, 2004
MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2004 (unaudited) and December 31, 2003................. 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarters and nine months ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003 (unaudited)............................................................. 4
Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income for the quarters and nine months ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003 (unaudited)............................................................. 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003 (unaudited)............................................................. 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................. 7
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations...................................................................... 19
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk....................................... 30
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.......................................................................... 30
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings................................................................................ 30
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.............................................. 30
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................................................. 31
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND DECEMBER 31, 2003
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 DECEMBER 31,
(UNAUDITED) 2003
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ASSETS
Investment in real estate:
Land .......................................................... $ 420,268 $ 282,803
Land improvements ............................................. 1,319,930 911,176
Buildings and other depreciable property ...................... 124,181 121,117
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1,864,379 1,315,096
Accumulated depreciation ...................................... (308,882) (272,497)
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Net investment in real estate ............................... 1,555,497 1,042,599
Cash and cash equivalents ........................................ 7,592 325,740
Notes receivable ................................................. 13,245 11,551
Investment in joint ventures ..................................... 50,114 18,828
Rents receivable, net ............................................ 2,486 2,385
Deferred financing costs, net .................................... 14,290 14,164
Inventory ........................................................ 44,726 31,604
Prepaid expenses and other assets ................................ 36,999 27,044
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TOTAL ASSETS .................................................. $ 1,724,949 $ 1,473,915
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Mortgage notes payable ........................................ $ 1,413,597 $ 1,076,183
Unsecured line of credit ...................................... 61,000 --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......................... 43,464 27,928
Accrued interest payable ...................................... 7,942 5,978
Rents received in advance and security deposits ............... 17,276 6,616
Distributions payable ......................................... 464 224,696
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TOTAL LIABILITIES ........................................... 1,543,743 1,341,401
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Commitments and contingencies .................................... -- --
Minority interest - Common OP Units and other .................... 12,823 1,716
Minority interest - Perpetual Preferred OP Units ................. 125,000 125,000
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value
10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued ................... -- --
Common stock, $0.01 par value
50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,060,701 and 22,563,348
shares issued and outstanding for 2004 and 2003,
respectively ................................................ 223 222
Paid-in capital ............................................... 296,225 263,066
Deferred compensation ......................................... (248) (494)
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings ............... (252,817) (256,996)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY .................................. 43,383 5,798
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY .................... $ 1,724,949 $ 1,473,915
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE QUARTERS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
QUARTERS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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PROPERTY OPERATIONS:
Community base rental income ............................ $ 53,863 $ 49,203 $ 157,528 $ 147,675
Resort base rental income ............................... 14,169 2,144 39,463 8,076
Utility and other income ................................ 5,939 4,904 18,893 15,327
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Property operating revenues ......................... 73,971 56,251 215,884 171,078
Property operating and maintenance ...................... 25,259 16,283 69,987 48,828
Real estate taxes ....................................... 6,161 4,577 17,716 13,960
Property management ..................................... 3,316 2,364 9,585 6,992
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Property operating expenses ......................... 34,736 23,224 97,288 69,780
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Income from property operations ..................... 39,235 33,027 118,596 101,298
HOME SALES OPERATIONS:
Gross revenues from inventory home sales ................ 12,594 11,399 30,915 25,058
Cost of inventory home sales ............................ (10,833) (10,115) (27,195) (21,741)
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Gross profit from inventory home sales .............. 1,761 1,284 3,720 3,317
Brokered resale revenues, net ........................... 540 491 1,628 1,321
Home selling expenses ................................... (2,169) (1,971) (6,446) (5,669)
Ancillary services revenues (losses), net ............... 770 (125) 2,417 244
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Income (loss) from home sales and other ............. 902 (321) 1,319 (787)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest income ......................................... 309 254 1,076 760
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures and other ..... 1,241 490 4,669 1,629
General and administrative .............................. (2,110) (2,027) (6,689) (5,959)
Interest and related amortization ....................... (24,041) (12,408) (67,684) (37,453)
Depreciation on corporate assets ........................ (427) (310) (1,231) (930)
Depreciation on real estate assets and other costs....... (13,052) (9,446) (36,026) (28,037)
Gain on sale of real estate and other ................... -- -- 638 --
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Total other income (expenses) ....................... (38,080) (23,447) (105,247) (69,990)
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Income before allocation to minority interests and
discontinued operations ............................. 2,057 9,259 14,668 30,521
MINORITY INTERESTS:
(Income) loss allocated to Common OP Units .............. 168 (1,246) (1,169) (4,369)
Income allocated to Perpetual Preferred OP Units ........ (2,825) (2,813) (8,459) (8,439)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations ............ (600) 5,200 5,040 17,713
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Discontinued operations ................................. -- 10 (6) 913
Gain on sale of discontinued property ................... -- -- -- 10,826
Minority interest on discontinued operations ............ -- (2) -- (2,170)
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations .......... -- 8 (6) 9,569
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NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHARES ................ $ (600) $ 5,208 $ 5,034 $ 27,282
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE QUARTERS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
QUARTERS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC:
Income (loss) from continuing operations ................ $ (0.03) $ 0.24 $ 0.22 $ 0.80
Income from discontinued operations ..................... -- -- -- 0.43
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Net income (loss) available for Common Shares ........... $ (0.03) $ 0.24 $ 0.22 $ 1.24
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - FULLY DILUTED:
Income (loss) from continuing operations ................ $ (0.03) $ 0.23 $ 0.21 $ 0.79
Income from discontinued operations ..................... -- -- -- 0.42
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Net income (loss) available for Common Shares ........... $ (0.03) $ 0.23 $ 0.21 $ 1.21
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Distributions declared per Common Share
outstanding ......................................... $ 0.0125 $ 0.495 $ 0.0375 $ 1.485
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Weighted average Common Shares outstanding -
basic ............................................... 22,829 22,114 22,747 22,020
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Weighted average Common Shares outstanding -
fully diluted ....................................... 29,335 28,148 29,188 27,952
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE QUARTERS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
QUARTERS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net income(loss) available for Common Shares ................. $ (600) $ 5,208 $ 5,034 $ 27,282
Net unrealized holding gains on derivative
instruments ......................................... -- 609 -- 1,101
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Net comprehensive income (loss) .............................. $ (600) $ 5,817 $ 5,034 $ 28,383
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2004 2003
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income available for Common Shares ...................... $ 5,034 $ 27,282
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
cash provided by operating activities:
Income allocated to Minority Interests .................. 9,628 14,978
Gain on sale of real estate and other ................... (638) (10,826)
Depreciation and amortization expense ................... 38,814 29,636
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures ............... (3,540) (1,602)
Amortization of deferred compensation and other ......... 2,027 1,469
Increase in provision for uncollectible rents
receivable .............................................. 203 (68)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Rents receivable ........................................ 243 (235)
Inventory ............................................... (11,927) 2,763
Prepaid expenses and other assets ....................... (5,198) (1,293)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ................... 12,155 758
Rents received in advance and security deposits ......... (3,052) 1,114
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Net cash provided by operating activities ................... 43,749 63,976
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of rental properties ............................ (137,398) (97)
Proceeds from disposition of assets ......................... 671 27,170
Investments from joint ventures, net ........................ (28,470) 1,213
Funding of notes receivable ................................. (1,663) (728)
Improvements:
Improvements - corporate ................................ (245) (72)
Improvements - rental properties ........................ (9,498) (8,700)
Site development costs .................................. (9,532) (5,517)
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities ......... (186,135) 13,269
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common and preferred stock ...................... 5,001 6,499
Collection of principal payments on employee notes .......... -- 2,713
Line of credit:
Proceeds ................................................ 81,000 42,000
Repayments .............................................. (20,000) (68,250)
Refinancing - net proceeds (repayments) ..................... -- 6,899
Principal payments .......................................... (6,177) (3,786)
Distributions ............................................... (233,858) (49,094)
Debt issuance costs ......................................... (1,728) (3,515)
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Net cash used in financing activities ....................... (175,762) (66,534)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ............. (318,148) 10,711
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period ................... 325,740 7,270
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ......................... $ 7,592 $ 17,981
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest ......................... $ 64,034 $ 40,156
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Manufactured Home Communities, Inc., a Maryland corporation, together with
MHC Operating Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership") and other
consolidated subsidiaries ("Subsidiaries"), are referred to herein as the
"Company", "MHC", "we", "us", and "our". Capitalized terms used but not defined
herein are as defined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2003
Form 10-K") for the year ended December 31, 2003.
PRESENTATION:
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of MHC, have
been prepared pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules
and regulations and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto included in the 2003 Form 10-K. The following notes to
consolidated financial statements highlight significant changes to the notes
included in the 2003 Form 10-K and present interim disclosures as required by
the SEC. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect, in the
opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the
interim financial statements. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring
nature. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior periods' financial
statements in order to conform with current period presentation.
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of Consolidation
The Company consolidates its majority owned subsidiaries in which it has
the ability to control the operations of the subsidiaries and all variable
interest entities with respect to which the Company is the primary beneficiary.
All inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The
Company's acquisitions were all accounted for as purchases in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations"
("SFAS No. 141").
In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - an
interpretation of ARB 51 ("FIN 46R"). The objective of FIN 46R is to provide
guidance on how to identify a variable interest entity ("VIE") and determine
when the assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests, and results of
operations of a VIE need to be included in the company's consolidated financial
statements. A company that holds variable interests in an entity will need to
consolidate such entity if the company absorbs a majority of the entity's
expected losses or receives a majority of the entity's expected residual returns
if they occur, or both. In applying the provisions of FIN 46R the Company
determined that its Mezzanine Investment is a VIE however, the Company concluded
that it is not the primary beneficiary. As such, the adoption of this
pronouncement had no effect on the Company's financial statements.
(b) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP"), requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(c) Segments
We manage all our operations on a property-by-property basis. Since each
property has similar economic and operational characteristics the Company has
one reportable segment, which is the operation of land lease communities. The
distribution of the Properties throughout the United States reflects our belief
that geographic diversification helps insulate the portfolio from regional
economic influences. We intend to target new acquisitions in or near markets
where the Properties are located and will also consider acquisitions of
properties outside such markets.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(d) Inventory
Inventory consists of new and used manufactured homes, and is stated at
the lower of cost or market after consideration of the N.A.D.A. (National
Automobile Dealers Association) Manufactured Housing Appraisal Guide and the
current market value of each home included in the manufactured home inventory.
Inventory sales revenues and resale revenues are recognized when the home sale
is closed. Resale revenues are stated net of commissions paid to employees of
$849,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
(e) Real Estate
In accordance with SFAS No. 141, we allocate the purchase price of
properties we acquire to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired
based on their fair values. In making estimates of fair values for purposes of
allocating purchase price, we utilize a number of sources, including independent
appraisals that may be available in connection with the acquisition or financing
of the respective property and other market data. We also consider information
obtained about each property as a result of our due diligence, marketing and
leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible
assets acquired.
We depreciate the amount allocated to land improvements, buildings and
other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, which generally range
from three to thirty years. The values of the above and below market leases are
amortized and recorded as either an increase (in the case of below market
leases) or a decrease (in the case of above market leases) to rental income over
the remaining term of the associated lease. The value associated with in-place
leases is amortized over the expected term, which includes an estimated
probability of lease renewal. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs
are expensed to operations as incurred, and significant renovations and
improvements that improve the asset and extend the useful life of the asset are
capitalized and then expensed over their estimated useful life.
We evaluate our Properties for impairment when conditions exist which may
indicate that it is probable that the sum of expected future cash flows
(undiscounted) from a Property over the anticipated holding period is less than
its carrying value. Upon determination that a permanent impairment has occurred,
the applicable Property is reduced to fair value.
For properties to be disposed of, an impairment loss is recognized when
the fair value of the property, less the estimated cost to sell, is less than
the carrying amount of the property measured at the time the Company has a
commitment to sell the property and/or is actively marketing the property for
sale. A property to be disposed of is reported at the lower of its carrying
amount or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell. Subsequent to the date
that a property is held for disposition, depreciation expense is not recorded.
The Company accounts for its properties held for disposition in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 ("SFAS No. 144"),
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". Accordingly,
the results of operations for all assets sold or held for sale after January 1,
2003 have been classified as discontinued operations in all periods presented.
Certain costs, primarily legal costs, relative to our efforts to
effectively change the use and operations of several Properties subject to rent
control (see Note 9) are currently classified in other assets. These costs, to
the extent these efforts are successful, are capitalized to the extent of the
established fair value of the revised project and included in the net investment
in real estate for the appropriate Properties. To the extent these efforts are
not successful, these costs will be expensed. In addition, we capitalize certain
costs, primarily legal costs, related to entering into agreements which govern
the terms under which we may enter into leases with individual tenants and which
are expensed over the term of the agreement.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(f) Notes Receivable
Notes receivable generally are stated at their outstanding unpaid
principal balances, net of any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, or
unamortized discounts or premiums net of any valuation allowance. Interest
income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Discounts or premiums are
amortized to income using the interest method. In certain cases we finance the
sale of homes to our residents (referred to as "Chattel Loans"). These Chattel
Loans are secured by the homes. The valuation allowance for any delinquent
Chattel Loans is calculated based on a comparison of the outstanding principal
balance of the note compared to the N.A.D.A. value and the current market value
of the underlying manufactured home collateral.
(g) Investments in Joint Ventures
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are accounted for using the
equity method of accounting because we do not have control over the activities
of the investees. Our net equity investment is reflected on the consolidated
balance sheets, and the consolidated statements of operations include our share
of net income or loss from the unconsolidated joint ventures. Any difference
between the carrying amount of these investments on our consolidated balance
sheet and the historical cost of the underlying equity is depreciated as an
adjustment to income from unconsolidated joint ventures, generally over 30
years.
(h) Insurance Claims
The properties are covered against fire, flood, property, earthquake, wind
storm and business interruption by insurance policies containing various
deductible requirements and coverage limits. Recoverable costs are classified in
other assets as incurred. Proceeds are applied against the asset when received.
Costs relating to capital items are treated in accordance with the Company's
capitalization policy. The book value of the original capital item is written
off in the replacement period. Insurance proceeds relating to the capital costs
will be recorded as income in the period they are received.
NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share are based on the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during each period. Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS No. 128") defines the calculation
of basic and fully diluted earnings per share. Basic and fully diluted earnings
per share are based on the weighted average shares outstanding during each
period and basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options,
warrants and convertible securities. The conversion of OP Units has been
excluded from the basic earnings per share calculation. The conversion of an OP
Unit to a share of common stock has no material effect on earnings per common
share.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (CONTINUED)
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and fully diluted
earnings per share for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and
2003 (amounts in thousands):
QUARTERS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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NUMERATORS:
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
Income (loss) from continuing operations -
basic ................................................ $ (600) $ 5,200 $ 5,040 $ 17,713
Amounts allocated to dilutive securities ................ (168) 1,246 1,169 4,369
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Income (loss) from continuing operations -
fully diluted ...................................... $ (768) $ 6,446 $ 6,209 $ 22,082
========= ========= ========= =========
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Income (loss) from
discontinued operations - basic ..................... $ --- $ 8 $ (6) $ 9,569
Amounts allocated to dilutive securities ................ --- 2 --- 2,170
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income (loss) from
discontinued operations - fully diluted ............. $ --- $ 10 $ (6) $ 11,739
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE- FULLY DILUTED:
Net income (loss) available for Common
Shares - basic ...................................... $ (600) $ 5,208 $ 5,034 $ 27,282
Amounts allocated to dilutive securities ................ (168) 1,248 1,169 6,539
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Net income (loss) available for Common
Shares - fully diluted .............................. $ (768) $ 6,456 $ 6,203 $ 33,821
========= ========= ========= =========
DENOMINATOR:
Weighted average Common Shares
outstanding - basic ................................... 22,829 22,114 22,747 22,020
Effect of dilutive securities:
Redemption of Common OP Units for
Common Shares ......................................... 6,509 5,344 5,914 5,349
Employee stock options and restricted shares ............... --- 690 527 583
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Weighted average Common Shares
outstanding - fully diluted ........................... 29,335 28,148 29,188 27,952
========= ========= ========= =========
The effect of employee stock options and restricted shares for the current
quarter were anti-dilutive.
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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - COMMON STOCK AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On January 16, 2004, we paid a one-time special distribution of $8.00 per
share payable to stockholders of record on January 8, 2004. We used proceeds
from the $501 million borrowing in October 2003 to pay the special distribution.
The special cash distribution will be reflected on stockholders' 2004 1099-DIV
to be issued in January 2005.
In connection with the $501 million borrowing and subsequent special
distribution, on February 27, 2004, the Company contributed all of its assets to
MHC Trust, a newly formed Maryland real estate investment trust, including the
Company's entire partnership interest in MHC Operating Limited Partnership (the
"Operating Partnership"). In exchange for its contribution, the Company was
issued all of the outstanding shares of MHC Trust. As a result of the
restructuring, MHC will continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust
under the Code, with its assets consisting of interests in MHC Trust. MHC Trust,
in turn, will also qualify as a real estate investment trust under the Code and
will be the general partner of the Operating Partnership. On May 1, 2004, in
connection with the restructuring, MHC sold cumulative preferred stock ("Series
A & B preferred stock") to certain unaffiliated investors.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, in connection with 2004
acquisitions the Company issued 1.2 million common OP units valued at $36.7
million of which approximately $28.7 million has been classified as paid-in
capital.
On April 9, 2004, the Company paid a $0.0125 per share distribution for
the quarter ended March 31, 2004 to stockholders of record on March 26, 2004. On
July 9, 2004, the Company paid a $0.0125 per share distribution for the quarter
ended June 30, 2004 to stockholders of record on June 25, 2004. On October 8,
2004, the Company paid a $0.0125 per share distribution for the quarter ended
September 30, 2004 to stockholders of record on September 24, 2004. The
Operating Partnership paid distributions of 9.0% per annum on the $125 million
of Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units ("Preferred Units").
Distributions on the Preferred Units were paid on March 31, 2004, June 30, 2004
and September 30, 2004.
NOTE 4 - INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, we acquired 52
Properties. The combined investment in real estate for these 52 Properties was
approximately $534 million and was funded with monies held in short-term
investments and additional debt (amounts in millions, except for total sites).
REAL NET
CLOSING DATE PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL SITES ESTATE DEBT EQUITY
- ----------------- --------------------- ------------------ ----------- ------ ------ ------
ACQUISITIONS:
January 15, 2004 O'Connell's Amboy, IL 668 $ 6.6 $ 5.0 $ 1.6
January 30, 2004 Spring Gulch New Holland, PA 420 6.4 4.8 1.6
February 3, 2004 Paradise Mesa, AZ 950 25.7 20.0 5.7
February 18, 2004 Twin Lakes Chocowinity, NC 400 5.2 3.8 1.4
February 19, 2004 Lakeside New Carlisle, IN 95 1.7 -- 1.7
February 5, 2004 Diversified Portfolio Various 2,597 64.0 41.6 20.9
February 17, 2004 NHC Portfolio (a) Various 11,357 235.0 159.0 69.0
May 3, 2004 Viewpoint Mesa, AZ 1,928 81.3 44.0 37.3
May 12, 2004 Cactus Gardens Yuma, AZ 430 7.9 4.9 3.0
May 13, 2004 Monte Vista Mesa, AZ 832 45.8 23.0 22.8
May 14, 2004 GE Portfolio Various 1,135 52.9 37.7 15.2
September 8, 2004 Yukon Trails Lyndon Station, WI 214 2.2 -- 2.2
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 - INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE (CONTINUED)
(a) On February 17, 2004, the Company acquired 93% of PAMI entities'
interests in 28 properties. On July 1, 2004 the Company acquired the
remaining minority interest of the PAMI entities for a combination
of $1.0 million in cash and common OP units
In connection with the 2004 acquisitions and not reflected in the table
above the Company acquired inventory of approximately $1.2 million, other assets
of $4.9 million, rents received in advance of approximately $13.6 million and
other liabilities of approximately $5.8 million. The Company also issued common
OP units for value of approximately $36.7 million.
On May 28, 2004, a property located in Lake Placid, Florida was sold for a
selling price of $3.4 million, with net proceeds of $0.8 million received in
July 2004. No gain or loss on disposition was recognized in the period. The
operating results have been reflected in discontinued operations.
All acquisitions have been accounted for utilizing the purchase method of
accounting, and, accordingly, the results of operations of acquired assets are
included in the statements of operations from the dates of acquisition. Certain
purchase price adjustments may be recorded within one year following the
acquisitions. We acquired all of these Properties from unaffiliated third
parties.
The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per
share if the Company had consummated the acquisitions during the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 on January 1, 2004 and 2003, respectively
(amounts in thousands, except per share data):
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
Pro Forma Information: 2004 2003
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Property operating revenues .................. $ 231,391 $ 223,739
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Income from continuing operations ............ $ 6,589 $ 16,306
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Net income available for Common Shares ....... $ 6,583 $ 25,875
=========== ===========
Earnings per Common Share - Basic:
Income from continuing operations .......... $ 0.29 $ 0.74
Net income available for Common Shares ..... $ 0.29 $ 1.18
Earnings per Common Share - Fully Diluted:
Income from continuing operations .......... $ 0.28 $ 0.72
Net income available for Common Shares ..... $ 0.28 $ 1.13
The Company is actively seeking to acquire additional properties and
currently is engaged in negotiations relating to the possible acquisition of a
number of properties. At any time these negotiations are at varying stages that
may include contracts outstanding to acquire certain properties that are subject
to satisfactory completion of the Company's due diligence review.
NOTE 5 - NOTES RECEIVABLE
As of September 30, 2004, the Company had approximately $13.2 million in
notes receivable. The Company has approximately $12.7 million in Chattel Loans
receivable, which yield interest at a per annum average rate of approximately
9.1%, have an average term and amortization of 5 to 15 years, require monthly
principal and interest payments and are collateralized by manufactured homes at
certain of the Properties. As of September 30, 2004, the Company had
approximately $400,000 in notes receivable which bear interest at a per annum
rate of prime plus 0.5% and mature on December 31, 2011. The notes are
collateralized with a combination of Common OP Units and partnership interests
in certain joint ventures.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 - INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES
On February 3, 2004, the Company invested approximately $29.7 million in
preferred equity interests (the "Mezzanine Investment") in six entities
controlled by Diversified Investments, Inc. ("Diversified"). These entities own
in the aggregate 11 properties, containing 5,054 sites. Approximately $11.7
million of the Mezzanine Investment accrues at a per annum average rate of 10%,
with a minimum per annum pay rate of 6.5%, payable quarterly, and approximately
$17.9 million of the Mezzanine Investment accrues at a per annum average rate of
11%, with a minimum pay rate of 7%, payable quarterly. To the extent the minimum
pay rates on the respective Mezzanine Investments are not achieved, the accrual
rates increase to 12% and 13% per annum, respectively. The Company can acquire
these properties in the future at capitalization rates of between 8% and 8.5%,
beginning in 2006. In addition, the Company has invested approximately $1.4
million in the Diversified entities managing these 11 properties, which is
included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Company's Consolidated
Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2004.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Company invested
approximately $2.7 million with Diversified in eight separate property-owning
entities. The Company can acquire these properties in the future at
capitalization rates of between 8% and 8.5%, beginning in 2006.
In addition, the Company recorded approximately $2.8 million and $1.6
million of net income from joint ventures in the nine months ended September 30,
2004 and 2003, respectively, and received approximately $4.5 million and $1.2
million in distributions from such joint ventures for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Included in such distributions for
the nine months ended September 2004 is a $2.5 million return of capital, of
which $531,000 exceeded the Company's basis and thus was recorded in income from
unconsolidated joint ventures and other.
Due to the Company's inability to control the joint ventures, the Company
accounts for its investment in the joint ventures using the equity method of
accounting.
The following table summarizes the Company's investments in unconsolidated joint
ventures:
INVESTMENT AS OF
NUMBER OF ECONOMIC SEPT 30, DEC 31,
PROPERTY LOCATION SITES INTEREST (a) 2004 2003
(in thousands)
Diversified Investments Various 3,497 25% $ 2,437 $ --
Trails West Tucson, AZ 503 50% 1,770 1,752
Plantation Calimesa, CA 385 50% 3,022 2,825
Manatee Bradenton, FL 290 90% 30 45
Home Hallandale, FL 136 90% 8 1,082
Villa del Sol Sarasota, FL 207 90% 680 654
Voyager RV Resort Tucson, AZ 767 25% 3,126 4,412
Preferred Interests in College Heights -- 17% 8,119 8,058
Mezzanine Investments 5,054 30,922 --
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10,839 $50,114 $18,828
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(a) The percentages shown approximate the Company's economic interest. The
Company's legal interest may differ.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 - LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had
outstanding mortgage indebtedness of approximately $1,414 million and $1,076
million, respectively, encumbering 164 and 114 of the Company's Properties,
respectively. As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the carrying value
of such Properties was approximately $1,671 million and $1,124 million,
respectively.
The outstanding mortgage indebtedness as of September 30, 2004 consists
of:
- - Approximately $499.8 million of mortgage debt ("Mortgage Debt") consisting
of 49 loans collateralized by 51 Properties beneficially owned by separate
legal entities that are Subsidiaries of the Company, which we closed on
October 17, 2003 (the "Recap"). Of this Mortgage Debt, $166.7 million
bears interest at 5.35% per annum and matures November 1, 2008; $80.7
million bears interest at 5.72% per annum and matures November 1, 2010;
$79.1 million bears interest at 6.02% per annum and matures November 1,
2013; and $173.3 million bears interest at 6.33% per annum and matures
November 1, 2015. The Mortgage Debt amortizes over 30 years.
- - A $265.0 million mortgage note (the "$265 Million Mortgage")
collateralized by 28 Properties beneficially owned by MHC Financing
Limited Partnership. The $265 Million Mortgage has a maturity date of
January 2, 2028 and bears interest at 7.015% per annum. There is no
principal amortization until February 1, 2008, after which principal and
interest are to be paid from available cash flow and the interest rate
will be reset at a rate equal to the then 10-year U.S. Treasury
obligations plus 2.0%. The $265 Million Mortgage is presented net of a
settled hedge of $3.0 million (net of accumulated amortization of
$439,438), which is being amortized into interest expense over the life of
the loan.
- - A $90.7 million mortgage note (the "DeAnza Mortgage") collateralized by 6
Properties beneficially owned by MHC-DeAnza Financing Limited Partnership.
The DeAnza Mortgage bears interest at a rate of 7.82% per annum, amortizes
beginning August 1, 2000 over 30 years and matures July 1, 2010.
- - A $48.5 million mortgage note (the "Stagecoach Mortgage") collateralized
by 7 Properties beneficially owed by MHC Stagecoach L.L.C. The Stagecoach
Mortgage bears interest at a rate of 6.98% per annum, amortizes beginning
September 1, 2001 over 10 years and matures September 1, 2011.
- - A $43.9 million mortgage note (the "Bay Indies Mortgage") collateralized
by one Property beneficially owned by MHC Bay Indies, L.L.C. The Bay
Indies Mortgage bears interest at a rate of 5.69% per annum, amortizes
beginning April 17, 2003 over 25 years and matures May 1, 2013.
- - A $15.2 million mortgage note (the "Date Palm Mortgage") collateralized by
one Property beneficially owned by MHC Date Palm, L.L.C. The Date Palm
Mortgage bears interest at a rate of 7.96% per annum, amortizes beginning
August 1, 2000 over 30 years and matures July 1, 2010.
- - Approximately $453.1 million of mortgage debt on 70 other Properties,
which was recorded at fair market value with the related discount or
premium being amortized over the life of the loan using the effective
interest rate method. Scheduled maturities for the outstanding
indebtedness are at various dates through November 1, 2027, and fixed
interest rates range from 5.14% to 8.36% per annum. Included in this debt,
the Company has a $2.4 million loan recorded to account for a direct
financing lease entered into in May 1997. Approximately $157 million of
debt was assumed in the acquisition of 28 Properties during the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 (see Note 4).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 - LONG-TERM BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
We have unsecured lines of credit consisting of the following:
- - A $110 million facility with a group of banks, bearing interest at the
London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.65% per annum that matures
on August 9, 2006, for which we pay a quarterly fee on the average unused
amount of the total facility equal to 0.15% of such amount. As of
September 30, 2004, $49 million was available under this facility.
- - A $50 million facility with Wells Fargo Bank, bearing interest at LIBOR
plus 1.65% per annum that matures on August 4, 2006 for which we pay a
quarterly fee on the average unused amount of the total facility equal to
0.15% of such amount. This facility remained undrawn at September 30,
2004.
NOTE 8 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
We account for our stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No.
123 and its amendment (SFAS No. 148), "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation",
which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of
the stock compensation issued. SFAS No. 148 provided three possible transition
methods for changing to the fair value method. Effective January 1, 2003, we
elected to use the modified-prospective method, which requires that we recognize
stock-based employee compensation cost from the beginning of the fiscal year in
which the recognition provisions are first applied as if the fair value method
had been used to account for all employee awards granted or settled in fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1994. Stock-based compensation expense was
approximately $2.0 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Pursuant to the Stock Option Plan as discussed in Note 14 to our 2003 Form
10-K, certain officers, directors, employees and consultants have been offered
the opportunity to acquire shares of common stock of the Company through stock
options ("Options"). During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, Options
for 161,917 shares of common stock were exercised for proceeds of approximately
$2.5 million.
NOTE 9 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
DEANZA SANTA CRUZ
The residents of DeAnza Santa Cruz Mobile Estates, a Property located in
Santa Cruz, California, brought several actions opposing fees and charges in
connection with water service at the Property. As a result of one action, the
Company rebated approximately $36,000 to the residents. The DeAnza Santa Cruz
Homeowners Association ("HOA") then proceeded to a jury trial alleging these
"overcharges" entitled them to an award of punitive damages. In January 1999, a
jury awarded the HOA $6.0 million in punitive damages. On December 21, 2001 the
California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District reversed the $6.0 million
punitive damage award, the related award of attorneys' fees, and, as a result,
all post-judgment interest thereon, on the basis that punitive damages are not
available as a remedy for a statutory violation of the California Mobilehome
Residency Law ("MRL"). The decision of the appellate court left the HOA, the
plaintiff in this matter, with the right to seek a new trial in which it must
prove its entitlement to either the statutory penalty and attorneys' fees
available under the MRL or punitive damages based on causes of action for fraud,
misrepresentation or other tort. In order to resolve this matter, the Company
accrued for and agreed to pay $201,000 to the HOA. This payment resolved the
punitive damage claim. The HOA's attorney has made a motion asking for an award
of attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of approximately $1.5 million as a
result of this resolution of the litigation. On April 2, 2003 the court awarded
attorney's fees to the HOA's attorney in the amount of $593,000 and court costs
of approximately $20,000. The Company appealed this award. On July 13, 2004, the
California Court of Appeal affirmed the award of the attorney's fees in favor of
the HOA's attorney.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
OTHER CALIFORNIA RENT CONTROL LITIGATION
As part of the Company's effort to realize the value of its Properties
subject to rent control, the Company has initiated lawsuits against several
municipalities in California. The Company's goal is to achieve a level of
regulatory fairness in California's rent control jurisdictions, and in
particular those jurisdictions that prohibit increasing rents to market upon
turnover. This regulatory feature, called vacancy control, allows tenants to
sell their homes for a premium representing the value of the future discounted
rent-controlled rents. In the Company's view, such regulation results in a
transfer of the value of the Company's shareholders' land, which would otherwise
be reflected in market rents, to tenants upon the sales of their homes in the
form of an inflated purchase price that cannot be attributed to the value of the
home being sold. As a result, in the Company's view, the Company loses the value
of its asset and the selling tenant leaves the Community with a windfall
premium. The Company has discovered through the litigation process that certain
municipalities considered condemning the Company's Communities at values well
below the value of the underlying land. In the Company's view, a failure to
articulate market rents for sites governed by restrictive rent control would put
the Company at risk for condemnation or eminent domain proceedings based on
artificially reduced rents. Such a physical taking, should it occur, could
represent substantial lost value to shareholders. The Company is cognizant of
the need for affordable housing in the jurisdictions, but asserts that
restrictive rent regulation with vacancy control does not promote this purpose
because the benefits of such regulation are fully capitalized into the prices of
the homes sold. The Company estimates that the annual rent subsidy to tenants in
these jurisdictions is approximately $15 million. In a more well balanced
regulatory environment, the Company would receive market rents that would
eliminate the subsidy and homes would trade at or near their intrinsic value.
In connection with such efforts, the Company recently announced it has
entered into a settlement agreement with the City of Santa Cruz, California and
that, pursuant to the settlement agreement, the City amended its rent control
ordinance to exempt the Company's property from rent control as long as the
Company offers a long term lease which gives the Company the ability to increase
rents to market upon turnover and bases annual rent increases on the Consumer
Price Index ("CPI"). The settlement agreement benefits the Company's
stockholders by allowing them to receive the value of their investment in this
Community through vacancy decontrol while preserving annual CPI based rent
increases in this age restricted Property.
The Company's efforts to achieve a balanced regulatory environment
incentivize tenant groups to file lawsuits against the Company seeking large
damage awards. The homeowners association at Contempo Marin ("CMHOA"), a 396
site Property in San Rafael, California, sued the Company in December 2000 over
a prior settlement agreement on a capital pass-through after the Company sued
the City of San Rafael in October 2000 alleging its rent control ordinance is
unconstitutional. In the Contempo Marin case, the CMHOA prevailed on a motion
for summary judgment on an issue that permits the Company to collect only $3.72
out of a monthly pass-through amount of $7.50 that the Company believes had been
agreed to by the CMHOA in a settlement agreement. The Company intends to
vigorously defend this matter. On May 23, 2004, the California Court of Appeal
affirmed the trial court's order dismissing the Company's claims against the
City of San Rafael. Accordingly, the CMHOA is expected to request a trial on its
remaining claims for damages. The Company believes that such lawsuits will be a
consequence of the Company's efforts to change rent control since tenant groups
actively desire to preserve the premium value of their homes in addition to the
discounted rents provided by rent control. The Company has determined that its
efforts to rebalance the regulatory environment despite the risk of litigation
from tenant groups are necessary not only because of the $15 million annual
subsidy to tenants, but also because of the condemnation risk.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
OTHER CALIFORNIA RENT CONTROL LITIGATION(CONTINUED)
Similarly, in June 2003 the Company won a judgment against the City of
Santee in California Superior Court (case no. 777094). The effect of the
Judgment was to invalidate, on state law grounds, two (2) rent control
ordinances the City of Santee had enforced against MHC and other property
owners. However, the Court allowed the City to continue to enforce a rent
control ordinance that predated the two invalid ordinances (the "prior
ordinance"). As a result of the judgment the Company was entitled to collect a
one-time rent increase based upon the difference in annual adjustments between
the invalid ordinance(s) and the prior ordinances and to adjust its base rent to
reflect what the Company could have charged had the prior ordinance been
continually in effect. The City of Santee appealed the judgment. The court of
appeal and California Supreme Court refused to stay enforcement of these rent
adjustments pending appeal. After the City was unable to obtain a stay, the City
and the tenant association each sued the Company in separate actions alleging
the rent adjustments pursuant to the judgment violate the prior ordinance (Case
Nos. GIE 020887 and GIE 020524). They seek to rescind the rent adjustments,
refunds of amounts paid, and penalties and damages in these separate actions.
MHC intends to vigorously defend the judgment and believes the two new lawsuits
are impermissible attacks on the judgment. In addition, the Company has sued the
City of Santee in federal court alleging all three of the ordinances are
unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution
because they fail to substantially advance a legitimate state interest. Thus, it
is the Company's position that even if the court of appeal would reverse the
judgment, that the ordinances are subject to invalidation as a matter of law in
the federal court action.
Moreover, in July 2004, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal decided the case
of Cashman v. City of Cotati, a community owner's challenge to the city's rent
control ordinance, and stated that: a rent control ordinance that does not on
its face provide for a mechanism to prevent the capture of a premium is
unconstitutional, as a matter of law, absent sufficient externalities rendering
a premium unavailable. This reasoning supports the legal position the Company
has put forth in its opposition to rent control in general and vacancy control
in particular. The City of Cotati has petitioned the Ninth Circuit for rehearing
and that petition is pending. In addition, in October 2004, the United States
Supreme Court granted certiorari in the State of Hawaii vs. Chevron USA, Inc., a
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal case that upholds the standard that a regulation
must substantially advance a legitimate state purpose in order to be
constitutionally viable. The ultimate outcome of these cases will guide the
Company's continued efforts to realize the value of its Properties which are
subject to rent control and the Company's efforts to achieve a level of
regulatory fairness in rent control jurisdictions.
OTHER
The Company is involved in various other legal proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business. Management believes that all proceedings herein
described or referred to, taken together, are not expected to have a material
adverse impact on the Company.
NOTE 10 - OTHER EVENTS
During the third quarter, MHC's Florida properties were impacted by three
hurricanes, Hurricane Charley, Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne. Included
in property operating and maintenance is a reserve for $1.0 million for
insurance deductibles and other non-recoverable costs.
The Company is under an agreement to purchase from the parent of Thousand
Trails, Inc. ("Thousand Trails") 57 properties and approximately 3,000 acres of
vacant land. Under the agreement the Company will lease the real estate
(excluding the vacant land) to Thousand Trails on a triple net basis and subject
to annual escalations at a rate of $16 million per annum. The term of the lease
is 15 years, with two five year renewals at the option of the lessee. In
addition, Thousand Trails will continue to operate the properties. The company
has secured commitments from its bank group for new unsecured debt to finance
the transaction.
On November 4th the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved
changing its name to Equity Lifesyle Properties, Inc. This initiates a process
which will occur over the next several months.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the interim results of operations,
financial condition and liquidity and capital resources of the Company for the
quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the corresponding
period in 2003. It should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes thereto included herein and the 2003 Form 10-K. The
following discussion may contain certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect
management's current views with respect to future events and financial
performance. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: in the
age-qualified communities, home sales results could be impacted by the ability
of potential homebuyers to sell their existing residences as well as by
financial markets volatility; in the all-age communities, results from home
sales and occupancy will continue to be impacted by local economic conditions,
lack of affordable manufactured home financing and competition from alternative
housing options including site-built single-family housing; the Company's
ability to maintain rental rates and occupancy with respect to properties
currently owned or pending acquisitions; the Company's assumptions about rental
and home sales markets; the completion of pending acquisitions and timing with
respect thereto; the effect of interest rates as well as other risks indicated
from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. In addition, quarter-to-quarter results during the year are impacted
by seasonality at certain of the communities. The Company assumes no obligation
to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of
subsequent events.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, JOINT VENTURES AND DISPOSITIONS
The following chart lists the Properties acquired, invested in, or sold
since January 1, 2003. The Company defines its core manufactured home community
portfolio ("Core Portfolio") as manufactured home Properties owned throughout
both periods of comparison. Excluded from the Core Portfolio are any Properties
acquired or sold during the period and also any recreational vehicle resorts
("Resorts") which, together, are referred to as the "Non-Core" Properties.
PROPERTY TRANSACTION DATE SITES
-------- ---------------- -----
TOTAL SITES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2003................... 52,349
ACQUISITIONS:
Toby's........................................... December 3, 2003 379
Araby Acres...................................... December 15, 2003 337
Foothill Village ................................ December 15, 2003 180
O'Connell's ..................................... January 15, 2004 668
Spring Gulch..................................... January 30, 2004 420
Paradise......................................... February 3, 2004 950
Twin Lakes....................................... February 18, 2004 400
Lakeside......................................... February 19, 2004 95
Shangri La....................................... February 5, 2004 160
Terra Ceia....................................... February 5, 2004 203
Southernaire..................................... February 5, 2004 108
Sixth Avenue..................................... February 5, 2004 134
Suni Sands....................................... February 5, 2004 336
Topic's.......................................... February 5, 2004 230
Coachwood Colony................................. February 5, 2004 202
Waterway......................................... February 5, 2004 336
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
(table continues from previous page)
Desert Paradise.................................. February 5, 2004 260
Goose Creek...................................... February 5, 2004 598
NHC.............................................. February 17, 2004 11,357
Viewpoint........................................ May 3, 2004 1,928
Cactus Gardens................................... May 12, 2004 430
Monte Vista...................................... May 13, 2004 832
Carefree Cove.................................... May 14, 2004 164
Sunshine Holiday................................. May 14, 2004 399
Las Palmas....................................... May 14, 2004 135
Parque la Quinta................................. May 14, 2004 166
Village of the Four Seasons...................... May 14, 2004 271
Yukon Trails..................................... September 8, 2004 214
JOINT VENTURES:
Lake Myers....................................... December 18, 2003 425
Pine Haven....................................... January 21, 2004 625
Twin Mills....................................... January 27, 2004 501
Plymouth Rock.................................... February 10, 2004 609
Mesa Verde....................................... May 18, 2004 345
Winter Garden.................................... May 18, 2004 350
Arrowhead........................................ August 20, 2004 377
Sun Valley....................................... September 10, 2004 265
MEZZANINE INVESTMENTS:
Fiesta Grande I &II ............................. February 3, 2004 767
Tropical Palms................................... February 3, 2004 297
Island Vista Estates............................. February 3, 2004 617
Foothills West................................... February 3, 2004 188
Capri............................................ February 3, 2004 300
Casita Verde..................................... February 3, 2004 192
Rambler's Rest................................... February 3, 2004 647
Venture Inn...................................... February 3, 2004 389
Scenic........................................... February 3, 2004 224
Clerbrook........................................ February 3, 2004 1,255
Inlet Oaks....................................... February 3, 2004 178
DISPOSITIONS:
Independence Hill................................ June 6, 2003 (203)
Brook Gardens.................................... June 6, 2003 (424)
Pheasant Ridge................................... June 30, 2003 (101)
Lake Placid...................................... May 28, 2004 (408)
EXPANSION SITE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER:
Sites added or reconfigured in 2003 (35)
Sites added or reconfigured in 2004 89
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TOTAL SITES AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004................ 81,710
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
TRENDS
Occupancy in our Properties as well as our ability to increase rental
rates directly affects revenues. Average occupancy in our Core Portfolio
decreased 1.3% from the same period last year. Average monthly base rental rates
for the Core Portfolio increased approximately 4.6% in the same period. We
project continued growth during 2004 in our Core Portfolio performance. Core
Portfolio base rental rate growth is expected to be approximately 3%. These
projections would result in growth of approximately 2% to 2.5% in Core Portfolio
income from operations (also referred to as net operating income or "NOI"). The
Company does not anticipate future activity to include the same volume of
consummated acquisitions or announced transactions as in the previous nine
months.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP"), which require us
to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosures. We believe that
the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect our more
significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated
financial statements.
In accordance with SFAS No. 141, we allocate the purchase price of
properties we acquire to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired
based on their fair values. In making estimates of fair values for purposes of
allocating purchase price, we utilize a number of sources, including independent
appraisals that may be available in connection with the acquisition or financing
of the respective property and other market data. We also consider information
obtained about each property as a result of our due diligence, marketing and
leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible
assets acquired.
We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, including our investments
in real estate, for impairment indicators. Our judgments regarding the existence
of impairment indicators are based on factors such as operational performance,
market conditions and legal factors. Future events could occur which would cause
us to conclude that impairment indicators exist and an impairment loss is
warranted.
Real estate is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. We use a 30-year estimated life for buildings acquired and
structural and land improvements, a ten-to-fifteen-year estimated life for
building upgrades and a three-to-seven-year estimated life for furniture,
fixtures and equipment. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are
expensed to operations as incurred and significant renovations and improvements
that improve the asset and extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized
over their estimated useful life. However, the useful lives, salvage value, and
customary depreciation method used for land improvements and other significant
assets may significantly and materially overstate the depreciation of the
underlying assets and therefore understate the net income of the Company.
The valuation of financial instruments under Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial
Instruments" ("SFAS No. 107") and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS
No. 133") requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the fair value
of the instruments. Where possible, we base the fair values of our financial
instruments, including our derivative instruments, on listed market prices and
third party quotes. Where these are not available, we base our estimates on
other factors relevant to the financial instrument.
Certain costs, primarily legal costs, relative to our efforts to
effectively change the use and operations of several Properties subject to rent
control (see Note 9) are currently classified in other assets. These costs, to
the extent these efforts are successful, are capitalized to the extent of the
established value of the revised project and included in the net investment in
real estate for the appropriate Properties. To the extent these efforts are not
successful, these costs will be expensed. In addition, we capitalize certain
costs, primarily legal costs, related to entering into agreements which govern
the terms under which we may enter into leases with individual tenants and which
are expensed over the term of the agreement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES (CONTINUED)
In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - an
interpretation of ARB 51 ("FIN 46R"). The objective of FIN 46R is to provide
guidance on how to identify a variable interest entity ("VIE") and determine
when the assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests, and results of
operations of a VIE need to be included in the company's consolidated financial
statements. A company that holds variable interests in an entity will need to
consolidate such entity if the company absorbs a majority of the entity's
expected losses or receives a majority of the entity's expected residual returns
if they occur, or both. In applying the provisions of FIN 46R the Company
determined that its Mezzanine Investment is a VIE however. The Company concluded
that it is not the primary beneficiary. As such, the adoption of this
pronouncement had no effect on the Company's financial statements.
We account for our stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No.
123 and its amendment (SFAS No. 148), "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation",
which results in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of
the stock compensation issued. SFAS No. 148 provided three possible transition
methods for changing to the fair value method. Effective January 1, 2003, we
elected to use the modified-prospective method, which requires that we recognize
stock-based employee compensation cost from the beginning of the fiscal year in
which the recognition provisions are first applied as if the fair value method
had been used to account for all employee awards granted or settled in fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1994.
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 TO THE QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Since December 31, 2002, the gross investment in real estate has increased
from $1,296 million to $1,864 million. The total number of sites owned or
controlled, or in which the Company holds an investment, has increased from
52,349 as of December 31, 2002 to 81,710 as of September 30, 2004.
PROPERTY OPERATIONS:
The following table summarizes certain financial and statistical data for
the Property Operations for our Core Portfolio and the Total Portfolio for the
quarters ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.
CORE PORTFOLIO TOTAL PORTFOLIO
---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
INCREASE/ % INCREASE/ %
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2004 2003 (DECREASE) CHANGE 2004 2003 (DECREASE) CHANGE
------- ------- ---------- ------ ------- ------- ---------- ------
Community base rental income ..... $50,811 $49,204 $ 1,607 3.3% $53,863 $49,203 $ 4,660 9.5%
Resort base rental income ........ -- -- -- -- 14,169 2,144 12,025 560.9%
Utility and other income ......... 4,720 4,824 (95) (2.0%) 5,939 4,904 1,035 21.1%
------- ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ------- -----
Property operating revenues.. 55,531 54,028 1,503 2.8% 73,971 56,251 17,720 31.5%
Property operating and
Maintenance (1) ............. 15,310 14,793 517 3.5% 25,259 16,283 8,976 55.1%
Real estate taxes ................ 4,859 4,351 508 11.7% 6,161 4,577 1,584 34.6%
Property management .............. 2,158 2,274 (116) (5.1%) 3,316 2,364 952 40.3%
------- ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ------- -----
Property operating expenses.. 22,327 21,418 909 4.2% 34,736 23,224 11,512 49.5%
------- ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ------- -----
Income from property operations... $33,204 $32,610 $ 594 1.8% $39,235 $33,027 $ 6,208 18.8%
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 TO THE QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 (CONTINUED)
Site and Occupancy Information (2):
Average total sites ........... 43,152 43,131 21 0.0% 45,105 43,131 1,974 4.6%
Average occupied sites ........ 38,702 39,213 (511) (1.3%) 40,619 39,213 1,406 3.6%
Occupancy % ................... 89.7% 90.9% (1.2%) (1.3%) 90.1% 90.9% (0.8%) (0.9%)
Monthly base rent per site .... $437.62 $418.25 $19.37 4.6% $442.04 $418.25 $23.79 5.7%
Total sites
As of September 30, 2004 .. 43,152 43,131 21 0.0% 45,105 43,131 1,974 4.6%
Total occupied sites
As of September 30, 2004 .. 38,682 39,162 (480) (1.2%) 40,596 39,162 1,434 3.7%
(1) The effect of the 3rd quarter insurance reserve relating to the Florida
storms has been removed from the Core Portfolio for comparative purposes.
(2) Site and occupancy information excludes Resort sites and Properties owned
through joint ventures.
PROPERTY OPERATING REVENUES
The 3.3% increase in Community base rental income for the Core Portfolio
reflects a 4.6% increase in monthly base rent per site and a 1.2% decrease in
average occupied sites. The decrease in utility and other income for the Core
Portfolio is due primarily to a decrease in other property income. Total
portfolio revenues reflect the increase of resort base rental income due to our
current year acquisitions.
PROPERTY OPERATING EXPENSES
The increase in property operating and maintenance expense for the Core
Portfolio is due primarily to increases in professional fees. The increase in
Core Portfolio real estate taxes is generally due to higher property assessments
on certain Properties. Property management expense for the Core Portfolio, which
reflects costs of managing the Properties and is estimated based on a percentage
of Property revenues, remained stable. Total portfolio expenses increased
primarily due to the 2004 acquisitions.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
COMPARISON OF THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 TO THE QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 (CONTINUED)
HOME SALES OPERATIONS:
The following table summarizes certain financial and statistical data for
the Home Sales Operations for the quarters ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.
HOME SALES OPERATIONS
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2004 2003 VARIANCE % CHANGE
-------------- --------- --------- --------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Gross revenues from new home sales ............... $ 11,732 $ 10,394 $ 1,338 12.9%
Cost of new home sales ........................... (10,128) (9,136) (992) 10.9%
-------------- --------- --------- -----
Gross profit from new home sales ................. 1,604 1,258 346 27.5%
Gross revenues from used home sales .............. 862 1,005 (143) (14.2%)
Cost of used home sales .......................... (705) (979) 274 (28.0%)
-------------- --------- --------- -----
Gross profit from used home sales ................ 157 26 131 503.8%
Brokered resale revenues, net .................... 540 491 49 10.0%
Home selling expenses ............................ (2,169) (1,971) (198) 10.0%
Ancillary services revenues, net ................. 770 (125) 895 716.0%
-------------- --------- --------- -----
Income (loss) from home sales and other .......... $ 902 $ (321) $ 1,223 381.0%
============== ========= ========= =====
HOME SALES VOLUMES:
New home sales ................................. 134 137 (3) (2.2%)
Used home sales ................................ 97 53 44 83.0%
Brokered home resales .......................... 335 287 48 16.7%
The average selling price of new homes increased approximately $11,700 or
15.3% compared to the same period in 2003. Used home gross profit reflects an
increase in sales volume combined with increased gross margin on used home
sales. Brokered resale revenues reflects increased sales volume. The 10.0%
increase in home selling expenses primarily reflects increased insurance costs
and other expenses. The increase in ancillary service revenue relates primarily
to 2004 acquisitions.
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES:
The increase in other expenses reflects an increase in interest expense
resulting from the Recap borrowing in October 2003 and additional debt assumed
in the 2004 acquisitions, an increase in depreciation on real estate assets
related to the 2004 acquisitions, and increased general and administrative
expense due to increased payroll. This is partially offset by an increase in
interest income on short-term investments, and increased equity in income from
joint ventures resulting from the Mezzanine Investment and eight 2004 joint
venture investments and a preferred return of capital as a result of a
refinancing in one of the joint ventures.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
The following table summarizes certain financial and statistical data for
the Property Operations for the Core Portfolio and the Total Portfolio for the
nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.
CORE PORTFOLIO TOTAL PORTFOLIO
--------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
INCREASE/ % INCREASE/ %
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2004 2003 (DECREASE) CHANGE 2004 2003 (DECREASE) CHANGE
--------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
Community base rental income....... $ 151,896 $ 147,675 $ 4,221 2.9% $ 157,528 $ 147,675 $ 9,853 6.7%
Resort base rental income.......... -- -- -- -- 39,463 8,076 31,387 388.5%
Utility and other income........... 15,319 14,848 476 3.6% 18,893 15,327 3,566 23.2%
---------- ---------- ----------- ----- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------
Property operating revenues... 167,215 162,523 4,692 2.9% 215,884 171,078 44,806 26.2%
Property operating and
Maintenance (1)............... 45,167 43,724 2,193 5.0% 69,987 48,828 21,159 43.3%
Real estate taxes.................. 14,494 13,270 1,224 9.2% 17,716 13,960 3,756 26.9%
Property management................ 6,689 6,642 47 0.7% 9,585 6,992 2,593 37.1%
---------- ---------- ----------- ----- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------
Property operating expenses .. 66,350 63,636 3,463 4.3% 97,288 69,780 27,508 39.4%
---------- ---------- ----------- ----- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------
Income from property operations ... $ 100,865 $ 98,887 $ 1,229 2.0% $ 118,596 $ 101,298 $ 17,298 17.1%
========== ========== =========== ===== ========== ========== =========== =====
Site and Occupancy Information (2):
Average total sites................ 43,145 43,131 14 0.0% 44,477 43,131 1,346 3.1%
Average occupied sites............. 38,784 39,478 (694) (1.8%) 40,093 39,478 615 1.6%
Occupancy %........................ 89.9% 91.5% (1.6%) (1.7%) 90.1% 91.5% (1.4%) (1.5%)
Monthly base rent per site......... $ 435.16 $ 415.63 $ 19.53 4.7% $ 436.56 $ 415.63 $ 20.93 5.0%
(1) The effect of the 3rd quarter insurance reserve relating to the Florida
storms has been removed from the Core Portfolio for comparative purposes.
(2) Site and occupancy information excludes Resort sites and Properties owned
through joint ventures.
PROPERTY OPERATING REVENUES
The 2.9% increase in Community base rental income for the Core Portfolio
reflects a 4.7% increase in monthly base rent per site and a 1.8% decrease in
average occupied sites. The increase in utility and other income for the Core
Portfolio is due primarily to increases in utility income, which resulted from
higher expenses for these items. The increase in Total Portfolio revenue is due
to the 2004 acquisitions.
The increase in property operating and maintenance expense for the Core
Portfolio is due to increases in property payroll, repair and maintenance, and
administrative. Utility expense also increased, but was offset by an increase in
utility income. The increase in Core Portfolio real estate taxes is generally
due to higher property assessments on certain Properties. Property management
expense for the Core Portfolio, which reflects costs of managing the Properties
and is estimated based on a percentage of Property revenues, remained stable.
Total Portfolio expenses increased due to 2004 acquisitions.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED):
COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 (CONTINUED)
HOME SALES OPERATIONS:
The following table summarizes certain financial and statistical data for
the Home Sales Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.
HOME SALES OPERATIONS
-------------------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 2004 2003 VARIANCE % CHANGE
--------- --------- -------- --------
Gross revenues from new home sales ...................... $ 27,742 $ 22,654 5,088 22.5%
Cost of new home sales .................................. (24,620) (19,413) (5,207) 26.8%
--------- --------- ------ -----
Gross profit from new home sales ........................ 3,122 3,241 (119) (3.7%)
Gross revenues from used home sales ..................... 3,173 2,404 769 32.0%
Cost of used home sales ................................. (2,575) (2,328) (247) 10.6%
--------- --------- ------ -----
Gross profit from used home sales ....................... 598 76 522 686.8%
Brokered resale revenues, net ........................... 1,628 1,321 307 23.2%
Home selling expenses ................................... (6,446) (5,669) (777) 13.7%
Ancillary services revenues, net ........................ 2,417 244 2,173 890.6%
--------- --------- ------ -----
Income (loss) from home sales and other ................. $ 1,319 $ (787) 2,106 267.6%
========= ========= ====== =====
HOME SALES VOLUMES:
New home sales ........................................ 348 307 41 13.4%
Used home sales ....................................... 300 142 158 111.3%
Brokered home resales ................................. 1,072 829 243 29.3%
New home sales gross profit reflects a 13.4% increase in sales volume and
a 3.7% decrease in the gross margin. Used home gross profit reflects an increase
in gross margin on used home sales, along with increased sales volume. Brokered
resale revenues reflect an increase in volume. The 13.7% increase in home
selling expenses primarily reflects an increase in sales volumes and insurance
expense.
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES:
The decrease from the nine months ended September 30, 2004 versus the same
period a year earlier in other income and expenses reflects an increase in
income from joint ventures offset by an increase in general and administrative
expense, interest expense and depreciation mainly due to the 2004 acquisitions
and the Recap in October 2003.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
LIQUIDITY
As of September 30, 2004, the Company had $7.6 million in cash and cash
equivalents and $99 million available on its line of credit. The Company expects
to meet its short-term liquidity requirements, including its distributions,
generally through its working capital, net cash provided by operating activities
and availability under the existing line of credit. The Company expects to meet
certain long-term liquidity requirements such as scheduled debt maturities,
property acquisitions and capital improvements by long-term collateralized and
uncollateralized borrowings including borrowings under its existing line of
credit and the issuance of debt securities or additional equity securities in
the Company, in addition to net cash provided by operating activities. The table
below summarizes cash flow activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2004
and 2003.
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30
---------------------------
2004 2003
---------------------------
Cash provided by operating activities $ 43,749 $ 63,976
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities (186,135) 13,269
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (175,762) (66,534)
--------- ---------
Net (decrease) increase in cash $(318,148) $ 10,711
========= =========
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $20.2 million from
$64.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. This decrease
reflects increased interest expense as a result of the Recap in October, 2003,
increases in working capital partially offset by increases in property operating
income as discussed in "Results of Operations" above.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities reflects the impact of the following
2004 investing activities.
INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO JOINT VENTURES
On February 3, 2004, the Company invested approximately $29.7 million in
preferred equity interests (the "Mezzanine Investment") in six entities
controlled by Diversified Investments, Inc. ("Diversified"). These entities own
in the aggregate 11 properties, containing 5,054 sites. Approximately $11.7
million of the Mezzanine Investment accrues at a per annum average rate of 10%,
with a minimum pay rate of 6.5%, payable quarterly, and approximately $17.9
million of the Mezzanine Investment accrues at a per annum average rate of 11%,
with a minimum pay rate of 7%, payable quarterly. To the extent the minimum pay
rates on the respective Mezzanine Investments are not achieved, the accrual
rates increase to 12% and 13% per annum, respectively. The Company can acquire
these properties in the future at capitalization rates of between 8% and 8.5%,
beginning in 2006. In addition, the Company has invested approximately $1.4
million in the Diversified entities managing these 11 properties, which is
included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Company's Consolidated
Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2004.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Company invested
approximately $2.7 million with Diversified in eight separate property-owning
entities. The Company can acquire these properties in the future at
capitalization rates of between 8% and 8.5%, beginning in 2006.
In addition, the Company recorded approximately $2.8 million and $1.6
million of net income from joint ventures (net of depreciation) in the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and received
approximately $4.5 million and $1.2 million in distributions from such joint
ventures for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Included in such distributions for the nine months ended September 2004 is a
$2.5 million return of capital, of which $531,000 exceeded the Company's basis
and thus was recorded in income from unconsolidated joint ventures and other.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED):
ACQUISITIONS
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, we acquired 52 Properties
(See footnote 4 of the unaudited interim financial statements). The combined
real estate investment in these 52 Properties was approximately $534 million and
was funded with monies held in short-term investments and additional debt.
We assumed inventory of approximately $1.2 million, other assets of $4.9
million, rents received in advance of approximately $13.6 million and other
liabilities of approximately $5.8 million in connection with the 2004
acquisitions. The Company also issued common OP units for value of approximately
$36.7 million.
On February 17, 2004, the Company paid $69 million to acquire 93% of PAMI
entities' interests in 28 properties. The acquisition was funded with monies
held in short-term investments and $50 million drawn from the Company's line of
credit. On July 1, 2004 the Company acquired the remaining minority interest of
the PAMI entities for a combination of $1.0 million in cash and common OP units.
On May 28, 2004, a property located in Lake Placid, Florida was sold for a
selling price of $3.4 million, with net proceeds of $0.8 million received in
mid-July, and no gain or loss on disposition was recognized. The operating
results have been reflected in discontinued operations.
As previously announced the company has entered into an agreement to
purchase Thousand Trails, Inc. This transaction is expected to close in the
fourth quarter. The anticipated investment is $160 million. The Company
anticipates financing the deal with new unsecured debt and is currently in
negotiations with our lenders.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Capital expenditures for improvements are identified by the Company as
recurring capital expenditures ("Recurring CapEx"), site development costs and
corporate costs. Recurring CapEx was approximately $9.5 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004. Site development costs were approximately $9.5
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, and represent costs to
develop expansion sites at certain of the Company's Properties and costs for
improvements to sites when a smaller used home is replaced with a larger new
home. Corporate costs were approximately $245,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in financing activities reflect the following 2004 financing
activities.
MORTGAGES AND CREDIT FACILITIES
Throughout the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Company borrowed
$70 million on its line of credit and paid down $9 million on the line of
credit. The line of credit bears interest at a per annum rate of LIBOR plus
1.65%.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Company assumed
Mortgage and other debt of approximately $157 million, which was recorded at
fair market value with the related premium being amortized over the life of the
loan using the effective interest rate. The Company borrowed an additional $190
million of mortgage debt for other acquisitions. The mortgages bear interest at
rates ranging from 5.14% to 5.81% per annum, and mature at various dates through
November 1, 2027.
Certain of the Company's mortgage and credit agreements contain covenants
and restrictions including restrictions as to the ratio of secured or unsecured
debt versus encumbered or unencumbered assets, the ratio of fixed
charges-to-earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
("EBITDA"), limitations on certain holdings and other restrictions.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED):
MORTGAGES AND CREDIT FACILITIES (CONTINUED)
As of September 30, 2004, we were subject to certain contractual payment
obligations as described in the table below (dollars in thousands).
CONTRACTUAL
OBLIGATIONS TOTAL 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 THEREAFTER
- ------------ ---------- ------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Long Term Borrowings (1).. $1,464,014 $64,622 $92,072 $295,673 $195,889 $66,451 $749,308
Weighted average interest
rates..................... 6.22% 5.75% 4.58% 6.95% 5.71% 6.23% 6.21%
(1) Balance excludes net premiums and discounts of $10.7 million.
Included in the above table are certain capital lease obligations totaling
approximately $7.0 million. These agreements expire June 2009 and are paid
semi-annually.
In addition, the Company leases land under non-cancelable operating leases
at certain of the Properties expiring in various years from 2022 to 2032 with
terms which include minimum rent to be paid throughout the year plus additional
rents calculated as a percentage of gross revenues. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003, ground lease expense was approximately $583,000.
Minimum future rental payments under the ground leases are approximately $1.7
million for each of the next five years and approximately $30.1 million
thereafter.
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS
In connection with the $501 million borrowing and subsequent special
distribution, on February 27, 2004, the Company contributed all of its assets to
MHC Trust, a newly formed Maryland real estate investment trust, including the
Company's entire partnership interest in MHC Operating Limited Partnership (the
"Operating Partnership"). In exchange for its contribution, the Company was
issued all of the outstanding shares of MHC Trust. As a result of the
restructuring, MHC will continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust
under the Code, with its assets consisting of interests in MHC Trust. MHC Trust,
in turn, will also qualify as a real estate investment trust under the Code and
will be the general partner of the Operating Partnership. On May 1, 2004, in
connection with the restructuring, MHC sold cumulative preferred stock ("Series
A & B preferred stock") to certain unaffiliated investors.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, in connection with 2004
acquisitions the Company issued 1.2 million common OP units valued at $36.7
million of which approximately $28.7 million has been classified as paid-in
capital.
On January 16, 2004, we paid a one-time special distribution of $8.00 per
share payable to stockholders of record on January 8, 2004. Proceeds of the
Recap were used to pay the special distribution.
On April 9, 2004, the Company paid a $0.0125 per share distribution for
the quarter ended March 31, 2004 to stockholders of record on March 26, 2004. On
July 9, 2004, the Company paid a $0.0125 per share distribution for the quarter
ended June 30, 2004 to stockholders of record on June 25, 2004. On October 8,
2004, the Company paid a $0.0125 per share distribution for the quarter ended
September 30, 2004 to stockholders of record on September 24, 2004. The
Operating Partnership paid distributions of 9.0% per annum on the $125 million
of Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units ("Preferred Units").
Distributions on the Preferred Units were paid on March 31, 2004, June 30, 2004
and September 30, 2004.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED):
INFLATION
Substantially all of the leases at the Properties allow for monthly or
annual rent increases which provide the Company with the opportunity to achieve
increases, where justified by the market, as each lease matures. Such types of
leases generally minimize the risk of inflation to the Company.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
Funds From Operations ("FFO"), a non-GAAP financial performance measure,
was redefined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
("NAREIT") in April 2002, as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP),
before allocation to minority interests, excluding gains (or losses) from sales
of property, plus real estate depreciation and after adjustments for
unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The Company computes FFO in
accordance with the NAREIT definition, which may differ from the methodology for
calculating FFO utilized by other equity REITs and, accordingly, may not be
comparable to such other REITs' computations. The Company believes that FFO is
useful to investors as a measure of the performance of an equity REIT because,
along with cash flows from operating activities, financing activities and
investing activities, FFO provides investors an understanding of the ability of
the Company to incur and service debt and to make capital expenditures. FFO does
not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP
and therefore should not be considered an alternative to net income as an
indication of the Company's performance or to net cash flows from operating
activities as determined by GAAP as a measure of liquidity and is not
necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.
The following table presents a calculation of FFO for the quarters and
nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 (amounts in thousands):
QUARTERS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------ ------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
-------- -------- -------- --------
COMPUTATION OF FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS:
Net (loss) income available for common shares.......... $ (600) $ 5,208 $ 5,034 $ 27,282
(Loss) Income allocated to common OP Units ............ (168) 1,248 1,169 6,539
Depreciation on real estate assets .................... 13,052 9,446 36,058 28,037
Depreciation on discontinued real estate assets ....... --- --- --- 129
Gain on the sale of Properties and other .............. --- --- (638) (10,826)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Funds from operations available for common shares.... $ 12,284 $ 15,902 $ 41,623 $ 51,161
======== ======== ======== ========
Weighted average common shares outstanding - fully
diluted ............................................... 29,846 28,148 29,188 27,952
======== ======== ======== ========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE OF MARKET RISK
Our earnings are affected by changes in interest rates, since a portion of
our outstanding indebtedness is at variable rates based on LIBOR. Our Line of
Credit ($61 million outstanding at September 30, 2004) bears interest at LIBOR
plus 1.65%, per annum. If LIBOR increased/decreased by 1.0% during the nine
months ended September 30, 2004, interest expense would have increased/decreased
by approximately $133,000 based on the average balance outstanding under the
Company's Line of Credit during the period.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness
of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2004.
Based on that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures were effective as of September 30, 2004. There were no material
changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the
nine months ended September 30, 2004.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(see Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein)
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 4, 2004. Stockholders
holding 20,968,892 Common Shares (being the only class of shares entitled to
vote at the meeting), or 91.7% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common
Shares as of the record date for the meeting, attended the meeting or were
represented by proxy. The Company's shareholders voted on one matter presented
at the meeting which received the requisite number of votes to pass. The results
of the stockholders' vote were as follows:
PROPOSAL 1 - Election of three directors to terms expiring in 2005.
TOTAL VOTE FOR EACH TOTAL VOTE WITHHELD FROM
DIRECTOR* EACH DIRECTOR*
Donald S. Chisholm 99.53% .47%
Thomas E. Dobrowski 97.54% 2.46%
Thomas P. Heneghan 98.21% 1.79%
Joe B. McAdams 99.53% .47%
Sheli Z. Rosenberg 96.64% 3.36%
Gary L. Waterman 99.53% .47%
Howard Walker 98.19% 1.81%
Samuel Zell 98.20% 1.80%
* This percentage represents the number of shares voting in this matter out of
the total number of shares voted at the meeting, not out of the total shares
outstanding. This matter required a plurality of votes cast for approval.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits:
31.1 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
19 U.S.C. Section 1350
32.2 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
19 U.S.C. Section 1350
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
Form 8-K dated and filed July 20, 2004, relating to Item 7 -
"Financial Statements and Exhibits" and Item 9 -
"Regulation FD Disclosure" regarding release of Earnings
Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004
Form 8-K dated and filed July 20, 2004, relating to Item 5 -
"Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure" announcing
preliminary earnings guidance for 2005.
Form 8-K dated and filed August 5, 2004, relating to Item 5 -
"Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure" announcing an
agreement with the parent of Thousand Trails, Inc.
Form 8-K dated and filed August 5, 2004, relating to Item 5 -
"Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure" regarding the
declaration of a dividend.
Form 8-K dated and filed August 16, 2004, relating to Item 5 -
"Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure" regarding the
impact of Hurricane Charley.
Form 8-K dated and filed September 7, 2004, relating to Item
8.01 - "Other Events" regarding the impact of Hurricane
Frances.
Form 8-K dated and filed September 7, 2004, relating to Item
8.01 - "Other Events" providing an update related to
Hurricane Charley.
Form 8-K dated and filed November 5, 2004, relating to Item
8.01 - "Other Events" announcing the 2005 dividend.
Form 8-K dated and filed November 5, 2004, relating to Item
8.01 - "Other Events" announcing the name change.
Form 8-K dated and filed October 19, 2004, relating to Item
7 - "Financial Statements and Exhibits" and Item 9 -
"Regulation FD Disclosure" regarding release of Earnings
Results for the quarter ended September, 2004
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
BY: /s/ Thomas P. Heneghan
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Thomas P. Heneghan
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
BY: /s/ Michael B. Berman
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Michael B. Berman
Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting Officer)
DATE: November 8, 2004
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