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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003

OR

 

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-16785

 

American Spectrum Realty, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

State of Maryland

 

52-2258674

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 555
Irvine, California

 

92618

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

(949) 753-7111

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.  Yes ý No o

 

As of August 1, 2003, 6,135,646 shares of Common Stock ($.01 par value) were outstanding.

 

 



 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1

Financial Statements

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 and for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

 

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2003

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Item 2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

 

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

Item 4

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 6

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

June 30, 2003

 

December 31, 2002

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate held for investment

 

$

211,147

 

$

205,799

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

16,432

 

11,362

 

Real estate held for investment, net

 

194,715

 

194,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate held for sale

 

26,560

 

45,251

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1,839

 

788

 

Tenant and other receivables (including $275 from related party at June 30, 2003), net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $292 and $224, respectively

 

589

 

462

 

Deferred rents receivable

 

660

 

431

 

Deposits held in escrow

 

 

279

 

Investment in management company

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

Prepaid and other assets, net

 

9,696

 

7,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

238,059

 

$

253,557

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable, net of premiums of $3,372 and $3,655, respectively (including $1,799 to related parties at December 31, 2002)

 

$

153,369

 

$

152,694

 

Liabilities related to real estate held for sale (including $800 to related party at December 31, 2002)

 

21,719

 

33,449

 

Obligations due on litigation settlement

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

Accrued and other liabilities (including $1,619 and $1,594, respectively, to related parties

 

7,694

 

7,924

 

Deferred tax liability

 

6,082

 

6,082

 

Accounts payable

 

3,270

 

2,695

 

Notes payable to former limited partners

 

237

 

237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

202,371

 

213,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority Interest

 

8,782

 

9,319

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable Common Stock

 

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized, 25,000,000 shares, none issued and outstanding

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized, 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 6,133,704 and 5,536,990 shares, respectively

 

61

 

55

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

44,387

 

41,809

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(15,839

)

(9,168

)

Receivable from principal stockholders

 

(1,209

)

(1,188

)

Deferred compensation

 

(494

(651

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

26,906

 

30,857

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

238,059

 

$

253,557

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

7,015

 

$

7,849

 

$

14,550

 

$

15,435

 

Interest and other income

 

33

 

72

 

43

 

151

 

Total revenues

 

7,048

 

7,921

 

14,593

 

15,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating expense

 

3,100

 

2,974

 

6,213

 

5,761

 

General and administrative

 

1,709

 

1,812

 

3,302

 

4,229

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,582

 

2,221

 

5,156

 

4,559

 

Interest expense

 

2,948

 

3,031

 

5,851

 

5,653

 

Total expenses

 

10,339

 

10,038

 

20,522

 

20,202

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gain on sale of real estate assets

 

 

84

 

 

84

 

Net gain on extinguishment of debt

 

 

38

 

 

38

 

Total other income

 

 

122

 

 

122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss before minority interest and discontinued operations

 

(3,291

)

(1,995

)

(5,929

)

(4,494

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

621

 

194

 

915

 

470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss before discontinued operations

 

(2,670

)

(1,801

)

(5,014

)

(4,024

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

47

 

319

 

115

 

441

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

 

2,228

 

 

 

2,228

 

 

 

Impairment of real estate assets held for sale

 

(4,000

)

 

(4,000

)

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

 

(1,725

)

319

 

(1,657

)

441

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(4,395

)

$

(1,482

)

$

(6,671

)

$

(3,583

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted per share data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss before discontinued operations

 

$

(0.45

)

$

(0.33

)

$

(.87

)

$

(0.73

)

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

 

(0.29

)

0.06

 

(.28

)

0.08

 

Net loss

 

$

(0.74

)

$

(0.27

)

$

(1.15

)

$

(0.65

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares used

 

5,940,118

 

5,535,591

 

5,742,597

 

5,531,705

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Common
Stock

 

Additional
Paid-In
Capital

 

Accumulated
Deficit

 

Deferred
Compensation

 

Receivable
from Principal
Stockholders

 

Total Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2002

 

$

55

 

$

41,809

 

$

(9,168

)

$

(651

)

$

(1,188

)

$

30,857

 

Issuance of common stock

 

1

 

249

 

 

 

 

250

 

Conversion of debt into common stock

 

5

 

2,126

 

 

 

 

2,131

 

Conversion of operating partnership units into common stock

 

 

203

 

 

 

 

203

 

Amortization of deferred compensation

 

 

 

 

157

 

 

157

 

Receivable from principal stockholders

 

 

 

 

 

(21

)

(21

)

Net loss

 

 

 

(6,671

)

 

 

(6,671

)

Balance, June 30, 2003

 

$

61

 

$

44,387

 

$

(15,839

)

$

(494

)

$

(1,209

)

$

26,906

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY, INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(6,671

)

$

(3,583

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss (income) from discontinued operations

 

1,657

 

(441

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,156

 

4,559

 

Deferred rental income

 

(229

)

(208

)

Minority interest

 

(915

)

(470

)

Deferred compensation expense

 

157

 

515

 

Amortization of loan premiums, included in interest expense

 

(283

)

(294

)

Mark to market adjustment on interest rate protection agreements

 

244

 

89

 

Interest income on receivable from principal stockholders

 

(21

)

 

Net gain on sales of real estate assets

 

 

(84

)

Net gain on extinguishment of debt

 

 

(38

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in tenant and other receivables

 

136

 

546

 

Decrease (increase) in accounts payable

 

514

 

(1,408

)

Increase in prepaid and other assets

 

(1,352

)

(1,259

)

Decrease in accrued and other liabilities

 

(453

)

(646

)

Net cash used in operating activities:

 

(2,060

)

(2,722

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds received from sales of real estate assets

 

4,685

 

59

 

Capital improvements to real estate assets

 

(1,417

)

(2,217

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities:

 

3,268

 

(2,158

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

758

 

21,773

 

Repayment of borrowings

 

(1,875

)

(15,409

)

Note payments to former limited partners

 

 

(1,864

)

Issuance of common stock to principal stockholder

 

250

 

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

(14

)

Distributions to common stockholders

 

 

(1,110

)

Distributions to unitholders in the operating partnership

 

 

(145

)

Collection of advance to affiliate

 

 

8

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities:

 

(867

)

3,239

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash from discontinued operations

 

710

 

1,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash

 

1,051

 

(376

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

788

 

2,284

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

 

$

1,839

 

$

1,908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

6,781

 

$

6,435

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

 

 

 

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Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Assumptions of mortgage loans in acquisition of real estate assets

 

$

3,644

 

$

8,650

 

Seller financing of acquired real estate assets

 

 

955

 

Trust deed note receivable from disposition of real estate asset

 

 

1,100

 

Conversion of debt to related parties into common stock

 

2,131

 

 

Conversion of operating partnership units into common stock

 

203

 

 

Issuance of operating partnership units in acquisition of real estate asset

 

581

 

 

Receivable from related party regarding certain issues asserted by principal shareholder

 

270

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

NOTE 1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

GENERAL

 

American Spectrum Realty, Inc. (“ASR” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation established on August 8, 2000.  The Company is a full-service real estate corporation, which owns, manages and operates income-producing properties.  Substantially all of the Company’s assets are held through an operating partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) in which the Company, as of June 30, 2003, held a .90% general partner interest and an 86.92% limited partnership interest. As of June 30, 2003, through its majority-owned subsidiary, the Operating Partnership, the Company owned and operated 32 properties, which consisted of 16 office, 10 industrial, three shopping center, and two apartment properties, and one undeveloped land property.  In July 2003, the Company sold four properties located in the Mid West: one office property and three industrial properties.  The remaining properties are located in eight states.  The Company plans to sell certain of its properties and to acquire additional properties in its core property types and core geographic markets.  The Company will focus primarily on office and industrial properties located in Texas, California and Arizona.

 

Substantially all of the Company’s assets are held through the Operating Partnership. The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership.  As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, the Company generally has the exclusive power under the Partnership Agreement to manage and conduct the business of the Operating Partnership.  The Company’s interest as a limited partner in the Operating Partnership entitles it to share in any cash distributions from, and in profits and losses of, the Operating Partnership.  If the Company receives any distributions from the Operating Partnership, it will, in turn, pay dividends to its common stockholders so that the amount of dividends paid on each share of common stock equals the amount of distributions paid on each limited partnership unit in the Operating Partnership (“OP Unit”).  Most of the properties will be owned by the Operating Partnership through subsidiary limited partnerships or limited liability companies.

 

Holders of the OP Units have the option to redeem their units and to receive, at the option of the Company, in exchange for each OP Unit (i) one share of Common Stock of the Company, or (ii) cash equal to the market value of one share of Common Stock of the Company at the date of conversion.

 

Management is reconsidering whether it is in the best interest of the Company to elect to be treated as a real estate investment trust or REIT, as defined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  In the event such election is made, the election could be effective as early as January 1, 2003 upon the filing of the appropriate forms for the 2003 tax year.  In this regard, the Company plans to operate in a manner that will permit it to elect REIT status in 2003.  In general, a REIT is a company that owns or provides financing for real estate and pays annual distributions to investors of at least 90% of its taxable income.  A REIT typically is not subject to federal income taxation on its net income, provided applicable income tax requirements are satisfied.   For the tax year 2002, the Company was taxed as a C corporation.

 

CONSOLIDATION TRANSACTION

 

In October 2001, the Company acquired various properties in a consolidation transaction (the “Consolidation”).  Pursuant to the Consolidation, subsidiaries of the Company merged with eight public limited partnerships, acquired the assets and liabilities of two private entities managed by CGS Real Estate Company, Inc. (“CGS”) and its affiliates and acquired certain assets and liabilities of CGS and its majority-owned affiliates.  Sierra Pacific Pension Investors ‘84 (“SPPI84”), one of the eight public limited partnerships, was treated, for accounting purposes, as the acquirer of the properties in the Consolidation.  Prior to the Consolidation, SPPI84’s activities involved the ownership and operation of two real estate properties in Arizona:  Sierra Spectrum in Phoenix, Arizona and Sierra Valencia in Tucson, Arizona. Pursuant to the Consolidation, partners of the public partnerships received shares in the Company or promissory notes in exchange for their partnership units, and owners of existing related entities exchanged ownership interests in real estate for ASR shares or units in the Operating Partnership, an entity formed for this purpose and initially wholly owned by the Company.

 

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.  In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition, the results of operations and changes in cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries for interim periods.

 

The results for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.  It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 and the related notes thereto included in the Company’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

 

All significant intercompany transactions, receivables and payables have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

RECLASSIFICATION

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.   In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, which was effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2002, real estate designated as held for sale subsequent to January 1, 2002 will be accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144 and the results of operations of these properties are included in income from discontinued operations.  Prior periods have been reclassified for comparability, as required.

 

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity” (“FAS 150”).  FAS 150 specifies that certain financial instruments within its scope constitute obligations of the issuer and that, therefore, the issuer must classify them as liabilities.  Such financial instruments include mandatorily redeemable financial instruments, obligations to repurchase the issuer’s equity shares by transferring assets, and certain obligations to issue a variable number of shares.  SFAS No. 150 is effective immediately for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003.  For all other instruments, FAS 150 is effective at the beginning of the third quarter of 2003.  The Company is currently evaluating FAS 150 to determine its impact on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 149”).  FAS 149 amends and clarifies certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133.  FAS 149 is effective for certain contracts entered into or modified by the Company after June 30, 2003. The Company is currently evaluating FAS 149 to determine its impact on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

In December 2002, FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure” (“FAS 148”), which amended SFAS Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“FAS 123”).  FAS 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation.  Additionally, FAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of FAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in the annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results.  FAS 148 is effective for financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002.  In compliance with FAS 148, the Company has elected to continue to follow the

 

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intrinsic value method in accounting for its stock-based employee compensation arrangement as defined by APB No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”.

 

In November 2002, FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). FIN 45 requires a company, at the time it issues a guarantee, to recognize an initial liability for the fair value of obligations assumed under the guarantee and elaborates on existing disclosure requirements related to guarantees and warranties.  The initial recognition requirements of FIN 45 are effective for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002 and adoption of the disclosure requirements are effective for financial statements ending after December 15, 2002.  The adoption of FIN 45 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

In July 2002, FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“FAS 146”).  FAS 146 requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan.  FAS 146 is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002.  The adoption of FAS 146 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

In April 2002, FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB No. 4, 44, and 62, Amendment of FASB No. 13, and Technical Corrections” (“FAS 145”).  In most instances, FAS 145 will require gains and losses on extinguishments of debt to be classified as income or loss from continuing operations rather than as extraordinary items as previously required under FASB Statement No. 4, “Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt” (“FAS 4”).  This provision of FAS 145 is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002, with early application encouraged.  Upon application, any gain or loss on extinguishments of debt previously classified as an extraordinary item in prior periods presented that does not meet the criteria of Opinion 30 for such classifications should be reclassified to conform to the provisions of FAS 145.  The Company adopted FAS 145 in the third quarter of 2002.  The adoption of FAS 145 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

REAL ESTATE

Rental properties are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, unless circumstances indicate that cost, net of accumulated depreciation, cannot be recovered, in which case the carrying value of the property is reduced to estimated fair value.  Estimated fair value (i) is based upon the Company’s plans for the continued operation of each property and (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, as determined by prevailing market values for comparable properties and/or the use of capitalization rates multiplied by annualized net operating income based upon the age, construction and use of the building.  The fulfillment of the Company’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Company to continue to hold and operate the properties prior to their eventual sale.  Due to uncertainties inherent in the valuation process and in the economy, actual results of operating and disposing of the Company’s properties could be materially different from current expectations.

 

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the respective assets. The useful lives are as follows:

 

Building and Improvements

 

10 to 40 years

 

Tenant Improvements

 

Term of the related lease

 

Furniture and Equipment

 

3 to 5 years

 

 

CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.

 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, escrow deposits, tenant and other receivables, notes payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses.  Management believes that the

 

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carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments approximate their respective fair market values at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002.

 

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, as amended, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative financial instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and hedging activities.  All derivatives, whether designed in hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.  If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings.  If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income and ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings.

 

The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge against fluctuations in interest rates on specific borrowings.  Interest rate swap contracts in notional amounts of approximately $22,000,000, which expired December 15, 2002, were renewed on January 7, 2003.  The interest rate swap contracts are reflected at fair value on the Company’s balance sheet in accrued and other liabilities and the changes in the fair value of the hedge are recognized as adjustments to interest expense.  During the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded charges of $244,000 and $89,000, respectively, attributable to changes in the fair value of its derivatives financial instruments.  The Company’s objective is to minimize the risk of fluctuations using the most effective methods to eliminate or reduce the impact of this exposure.

 

DEFERRED FINANCING AND OTHER FEES

Fees paid in connection with the financing and leasing of the Company’s properties are amortized over the term of the related note payable or lease and are included in other assets.

 

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“FAS 123”) in October 1995.  This standard establishes a fair value approach to valuing stock options awarded to employees as compensation. In December 2002, FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure” (“FAS 148”), which amended FAS 123.  FAS 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation.  Additionally, FAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of FAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in the annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results.  FAS 148 is effective for financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002.  In compliance with FAS 148, the Company has elected to continue to follow the intrinsic value method in accounting for its stock-based employee compensation arrangement as defined by APB No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”.

 

The Company has in effect its Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which is described more fully in its Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company has elected, as permitted by SFAS No. 123, to use the intrinsic value based method of accounting for stock options consistent with Accounting Principles Board Opinions No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”.  The intrinsic value method measures compensation cost for stock options as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the measurement date over the exercise price.  No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income related to stock options, as all options granted under the Plan had an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

 

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition of the provisions of FAS 123 to stock-based employee compensation (thousands of dollars):

 

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Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net (loss) income, as reported

 

$

(4,395

)

$

(1,482

)

$

(6,671

)

$

(3,583

)

Deduct:  Employee compensation expense for stock option grants under fair value method, net of related tax effects

 

(81

)

(142

)

(145

)

(392

)

Pro forma net (loss) income

 

$

(4,476

)

$

(1,624

)

$

(6,816

)

$

(3,975

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted, as reported

 

$

(0.74

)

$

(0.27

)

$

(1.15

)

$

(0.65

)

Basic and diluted, proforma

 

$

(0.75

)

$

(0.29

)

$

(1.19

)

$

(0.72

)

 

MINORITY INTEREST

Unit holders in the Operating Partnership (other than the Company) held a 12.18% and 11.60% limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively.  Each of the holders of the interests in the Operating Partnership (other than the Company) has the option (exercisable after the first anniversary of the issuance of the OP Units) to redeem its OP Units and to receive, at the option of the Company, in exchange for each OP Unit, either (i) one share of Common Stock of the Company, or (ii) cash equal to the value of one share of Common Stock of the Company at the date of conversion.

 

In May 2003, the Company issued 141,268 OP Units in connection with the acquisition of an office property in Houston, Texas from an affiliated entity.  During the six months ended June 30, 2003, a total of 15,957 OP Units were exchanged for an equivalent number of shares of Common Stock.

 

RENTAL REVENUE

Certain leases provide for tenant occupancy during periods for which no rent is due or where minimum rent payments increase during the term of the lease.  The Company records rental income for the full term of each lease on a straight-line basis.  Accordingly, a receivable is recorded from tenants equal to the excess of the amount that would have been collected on a straight-line basis over the amount collected and currently due (Deferred Rent Receivable).  When a property is acquired, the term of existing leases is considered to commence as of the acquisition date for purposes of this calculation.

 

The Company’s portfolio of leases turns over continuously, with the number and value of expiring leases varying from year to year.  The Company’s ability to re-lease the space to existing or new tenants at rates equal to or greater than those realized historically is impacted by, among other things, the economic conditions of the market in which a property is located, the availability of competing space, and the level of improvements which may be required at the property. No assurance can be given that the rental rates that the Company will obtain in the future will be equal to or greater than those obtained under existing contractual commitments.

 

NET LOSS PER SHARE

Net loss per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Stock options outstanding of 189,500 at June 30, 2003 and OP Units (other than those held by the Company) outstanding of 850,916 at June 30, 2003 have not been included in the net loss per share calculation since their effect would be antidilutive.

 

INCOME TAXES

In preparing the Company’s consolidated financial statements, management estimates the income tax in each of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.  This process includes an assessment of current tax expense, the results of tax examinations, and the effects of temporary differences resulting from the different treatment of transactions for tax and financial accounting purposes.  These differences may result in deferred tax assets or liabilities which are included in the consolidated balance sheet.  The realization of deferred tax assets as a result of future taxable income must be assessed and to the extent that the realization is doubtful, a valuation allowance is established.  The Company’s income tax provision is based on calculations and assumptions that will be subject to examination by the taxing authorities in the

 

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jurisdictions in which the Company operates.  Should the actual results differ from the Company’s estimates, the Company would have to adjust the income tax provision in the period in which the facts and circumstances that give rise to the revision become known.  Tax law and rate changes are reflected in the income tax provision in the period in which such changes are enacted.

 

NOTE 3.  REAL ESTATE

 

ACQUISITIONS

On May 7, 2003, the Company acquired an office property from an affiliated entity.  The property is located in Houston, Texas and consists of approximately 59,550 rentable square feet.  Acquisition costs of approximately $4,310,000 consisted of the assumption of existing debt, a deferred payment and the issuance of 141,268 OP Units.

 

On August 28, 2002, the Company acquired an office property in Houston, Texas consisting of approximately 46,821 rentable square feet.  Acquisition costs of approximately $1,387,000 consisted primarily of the assumption of existing debt with the remainder in cash.

 

On May 28, 2002, the Company acquired two office properties in Houston, Texas consisting of approximately 142,792 rentable square feet.  The aggregate acquisition costs of approximately $11,567,000 consisted of proceeds from a tax-deferred exchange, the assumption of existing debt and seller financing.

 

DISPOSITIONS

On April 10, 2003, the Company sold an 82,560 square foot industrial property in Arizona for $4,100,000 (“Valencia”).  On May 15, 2003, the Company sold a 125-unit apartment property in California, for $12,500,000 (“Villa Redondo”).  The transactions produced net proceeds of $4,685,000 and generated a total gain of $2,228,000.  The gain is reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

On October 15, 2002, the Company sold a 72,149 square foot shopping center in Missouri, for $3,800,000 (“Maple Tree”).  On October 11, 2002, the Company sold a 152-unit apartment property in California, for $8,300,000 (“Creekside Apartments”).  Total net sales proceeds of $279,000, which were held in escrow at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, were received in April 2003.

 

In July 2002, the Company received compensation of $150,000 for a strip of land condemned for highway purposes on an office property in Illinois.

 

On April 30, 2002, the Company sold Beach & Lampson, a 13,017 square foot shopping center in California, for $1,200,000.  The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $59,000 on the sale date and a $1,100,000 trust deed note from the buyer.  The note, which contained a $200,000 early pay-off discount, was paid in October 2002 with the receipt of $900,000 from the buyer.

 

NOTE 4.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

Real estate assets held for sale.

 

As of June 30, 2003 six properties were classified as “Real estate held for sale”.  These properties, located in four states, consisted of five industrial and one office property with an aggregate rentable square footage of approximately 809,000.  Four of these properties were subsequently sold in July 2003 for an aggregate sales price of $18,046,000.  The sales generated net proceeds of approximately $3,000,000, of which $560,000 is being held in escrow as a source to assist the funding of a future acquisition in a tax-deferred exchange.  An impairment charge of $4,000,000 was recorded in the second quarter of 2003 relating to three of these properties.

 

As of December 31, 2002, eight properties were classified as “Real estate held for sale”.  These properties, located in six states, consisted of the above six properties and Valencia and Villa Redondo.  Valencia and Villa Redondo were sold in the second quarter of 2003.

 

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The carrying amounts, net of the $4,000,000 impairment charge, of “Real estate held for sale” at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

June 30, 2003

 

December 31, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate

 

$

24,931

 

$

43,547

 

Other

 

1,629

 

1,704

 

Real estate assets held for sale

 

$

26,560

 

$

45,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable, net (including $800 to related party at December 31, 2002)

 

$

20,348

 

$

31,698

 

Accounts payable

 

322

 

454

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

1,049

 

1,297

 

Liabilities related to real estate held for sale

 

$

21,719

 

$

33,449

 

 

Net income from discontinued operations.

 

Net income from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 includes the operations of the six properties classified as “Real estate held for sale” as of June 30, 2003 and the operations of Valencia and Villa Redondo, which were sold in the second quarter of 2003.  A gain on sale of discontinued operations of $2,228,000 on the disposition Valencia and Villa Redondo was recognized in the second quarter.  An impairment totaling $4,000,000 was recognized on three properties classified as “Real estate held for sale” in the second quarter of 2003.  The impairment was based on the anticipated sales price less cost to sell as compared to the carrying value of the assets.  The three properties, which were sold in the third quarter of 2003, consisted of one office and two industrial properties.

 

The condensed consolidated statements of operations of discontinued operations are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2003

 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003

 

Rental revenue

 

$

1,425

 

$

3,365

 

Total expenses

 

1,378

 

3,250

 

Net income from discontinued operations before gain on sale and impairment

 

47

 

115

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

 

2,228

 

2,228

 

Impairment of real estate assets held for sale

 

(4,000

)

(4,000

)

Net loss from discontinued operations

 

$

(1,725

)

$

(1,657

)

 

Net income from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 includes the operations of the eight properties classified as “Real estate held for sale” as of December 31, 2002 and the operations of Maple Tree and Creekside Apartments, which were sold in the fourth quarter of 2002.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2002

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2002

 

Rental revenue

 

$

2,434

 

$

4,724

 

Total expenses

 

1,993

 

4,125

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

(91

)

(91

)

Minority interest related to partially owned property

 

(31

)

(67

)

Net income from discontinued operations

 

$

319

 

$

441

 

 

NOTE 5.  NOTES PAYABLE, NET OF PREMIUMS

 

The Company had the following mortgage loans, bank lines, and notes payable outstanding related to continuing operations as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 (dollars in thousands):

 

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2003

 

2002

 

Secured loans with various lenders, net of unamortized premiums of $3,372 at June 30, 2003 and $3,655 at December 31, 2002, bearing interest at fixed rates between 5.00% and 13.00%, with monthly principal and interest payments ranging between $3 and $269 at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, and maturing at various dates through August 11, 2012.

 

$

115,266

 

$

112,385

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured loans with various banks bearing interest at variable rates ranging between 5.04% and 9.00% at June 30, 2003 and 5.38% and 9.00% at December 31, 2002, and maturing at various dates through May 1, 2008.

 

24,699

 

25,045

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured Series A & B Bonds with a fixed interest rate of 6.39%, monthly principal and interest payments of $74, maturing June 30, 2031.

 

11,607

 

11,679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured Series C Bonds with a fixed interest rate of 9.50%, semi-annual principal and interest payments of $101, maturing November 1, 2006.

 

575

 

645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured loans with various lenders, bearing interest at fixed rates between 5.65% and 20.00% at June 30, 2003 and 8.00% and 20.00% at December 31, 2002, and maturing at various dates through October 1, 2004.

 

1,222

 

1,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured loan, non-interest bearing, which matured January 1, 2003.  The loan was paid in April 2003.

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured loan with Brown Parker and Leahy, LLP, a law firm in which Timothy R. Brown, a director of the Company, was a partner.  The loan, which bore interest at prime, was exchanged for stock in May 2003.

 

 

199

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecured loan with John N. Galardi, a director and principal stockholder, with a fixed interest rate of 8.00%, payable on demand.  The loan was exchanged for stock in May 2003.

 

 

1,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

153,369

 

$

152,694

 

 

Debt premiums are amortized into interest expense over the terms of the related mortgages using the effective interest method.  As of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the unamortized debt premiums included in the above schedule were $3,372,000 and $3,655,000, respectively.

 

In May 2003, through the acquisition of an office property in Houston, Texas, the Company assumed a loan in the amount of $3,180,000.  The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.80% and matures in August 2012.  The Company also entered into an agreement that provided for seller debt of $464,000, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 6.80% per annum and maturing in May 2005.

 

In May 2003, the successor of Brown Parker and Leahy, LLP cancelled its $199,180 note, plus $45,891 of accrued interest thereon, in exchange for a private placement of 59,773 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

In May 2003, John N. Galardi cancelled his $1,600,000 note, plus $286,036 of accrued interest thereon, in exchange for a private placement of 460,009 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

In May 2003, the Company financed insurance premiums of $643,000 on its properties and agreed to pay a service fee of $85,000 over one year.  The insurance premium note matures in February 2004.

 

In January 2003, a note payable in the amount of $509,000 became due and payable.  The Company continues to pay the monthly interest due on this note and is planning to pay this loan with proceeds from the sale of properties.

 

In December 2002, modification agreements were entered into with a bank to extend the maturity on five secured loans to December 31, 2004.  Two of these loans, with balances of $4,682,000 at June 30, 2003, were paid in the third quarter of 2003 in connection with property sales.

 

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In December 2002, the Company entered into an $830,000 loan on Valencia, an industrial property classified as “Real estate held for sale” in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.    $800,000 was funded in December 2002 and $30,000 in March 2003.  The loan was provided by an affiliate of a related party.  The mortgage was repaid in April 2003 upon the sale of the property.

 

In October 2002, the Company received proceeds of $1,532,000 from two bridge loans on Maple Tree.  One of the loans, which totaled $700,000, was provided by an affiliate of a related party.  The mortgages were repaid upon the sale of the property in October 2002.

 

In August 2002, through the acquisition of an office property in Houston, Texas, the Company assumed a loan in the amount of $1,213,000.  The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.29% and matures in April 2005.

 

In July 2002, a lender notified the Company it was technically in default under its loan agreement for non-compliance with certain covenants, including covenants requiring improvements to shopping center properties in South Carolina.  Thereafter, the lender notified the Company it was in default for failure to pay a matured portion of the loan, which matured in November 2002.  As of June 30, 2003, the amount due under the matured portion of the loan was $2,860,000 and the aggregate principal balance of the loan agreement was $6,522,000.  In early 2003, the lender sold the loan to the major tenant in the shopping center.  The new lender has not accelerated the loan agreement.  The Company is considering various alternatives, including selling the property or using proceeds from the sale of another property to provide capital to pay off the matured portion of the loan.  The Company continues to discuss the non-compliance matter with the new lender.

 

In May 2002, through the acquisition of two office properties in Houston, Texas, the Company assumed two loans totaling $8,650,000.  The loans bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.45% per annum and mature in May 2012.    The Company also entered into an agreement which provided for seller financing of $955,000, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 7.45% per annum and maturing in May 2004.

 

In May 2002, the Company refinanced a $1,452,000 loan secured by Southwest Pointe, an industrial property, and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $2,950,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.33% per annum and matures in June 2012.  Net proceeds of $1,297,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.

 

In May 2002, the Company refinanced a $1,346,000 loan secured by Leawood Fountain Plaza, an office property, and entered into a new one-year loan agreement in the amount of $3,000,000.  The new loan bears interest at Libor plus 2.85% with a minimum of 5.75% per annum (5.75% at June 30, 2003).  Net proceeds of $1,026,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.  The loan matured in June 2003.  The Company is negotiating with the lender to extend the maturity for an additional two years.  There can be no assurance that an extension will be achieved.

 

In May 2002, the Company financed insurance premiums of $859,000 on its properties.  Other insurance premiums totaling $277,000 were financed during 2002.  The debt was paid in full in 2003.

 

In April 2002, the Company refinanced a $3,650,000 loan secured by Oak Grove Commons, an industrial property, and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $4,314,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.61% per annum and matures in May 2012.  Net proceeds of $383,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.

 

In March 2002, the Company refinanced a $2,750,000 loan partially secured by Countryside Office Park and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $5,025,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.38% per annum and matures in March 2012.  Net proceeds of $1,887,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.

 

In January 2002, the Company refinanced a $4,500,000 loan partially secured by Northcreek and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $5,625,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.58% per annum and matures in February 2012.  Net proceeds of $639,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.  The loan was repaid in the third quarter of 2003 upon the sale of the property.

 

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As of this date, the Company has not paid 2002 property taxes of $151,000 due on one of its properties.  This non-payment could be considered a technical default on the loan for this property.  The Company plans to pay these taxes with the proceeds from the sale of the property expected to occur in the third quarter of 2003.  There can be no assurance, however, that the sale of the property will occur.

 

NOTES PAYABLE TO FORMER LIMITED PARTNERS

Limited partners of the eight public limited partnerships who voted against the Consolidation had the option of electing to receive notes instead of ASR shares.  The notes, which totaled $2,291,671, bore interest at 5.92% per annum and mature in October 2009.  Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 15 and December 15, commencing June 15, 2002.  The notes may be redeemed at any time at the option of the Company, in whole or from time to time in part, at a redemption price equal to the sum of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the redemption date.  During 2002, $2,055,049 of the notes, plus accrued interest, was paid.  The principal balance of the notes as of June 30, 2003 was $236,622.

 

NOTE 6.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

In July 2003, the Company made a $400,000 payment on its indebtedness to an affiliated entity, reducing the balance due from $1,060,852 to $660,852.

 

In May 2003, the Company acquired an office property from an affiliated entity.  The property is located in Houston, Texas and consists of approximately 59,550 rentable square feet.  Acquisition costs of approximately $4,310,000 consisted of the assumption of existing debt, a deferred payment of $343,228, of which $280,700 was paid in July 2003, and the issuance of 141,268 OP Units.

 

In May 2003, the successor of Brown Parker and Leahy, LLP cancelled its $199,180 note, plus $45,891 of accrued interest thereon, in exchange for a private placement of 59,773 shares of the Company’s common stock.  Timothy Brown, a director of the Company, was a partner of Brown Parker Leahy, LLP.

 

In May 2003, John N. Galardi, a director and principal stockholder of the Company, cancelled his $1,600,000 note, plus $286,036 of accrued interest thereon, in exchange for a private placement of 460,009 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

In May 2003, Mr. Galardi purchased a total of 60,975 shares of the Company’s common stock for $4.10 per share.

 

In February 2003, the Company reached an agreement with CGS Real Estate Company, Inc. whereby CGS acknowledged that it owed the Company a net amount of $270,375 which related to several issues asserted by William J Carden that were owed by CGS to the Company and by the Company to CGS.  This amount is payable on March 15, 2006 with interest accruing from March 15, 2003 at an annual rate of 6% and payable quarterly commencing on June 15, 2003.  Mr. Carden, a director and the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is a principal stockholder, an officer and a director of CGS.  Mr. Carden and Mr. Galardi have agreed to guarantee this obligation of CGS, and they have secured this guarantee with an assignment to the Company of their right to receive $270,375 of principal payments on the notes payable to them and their affiliates by reason of the settlement of the Teachout litigation, plus all interest payable on such principal amount of notes.

 

Effective January 1, 2002, the Company acquired a receivable in the amount of $177,000 from a related party in connection with the Company’s assumption of an executive suite in an office building owned by the Company.  The Company cancelled this receivable by offsetting the amount of the receivable against the amount payable by the Company to an entity owned by the related party.

 

During the first quarter of 2002, the Company made payments totaling $521,808 on its obligation to ASJ, Ltd., which is owned by Mr. Carden, his wife and a trust for his children.  These payments reduced the balance due to ASJ, Ltd. to $200,000 as of June 30, 2003.

 

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NOTE 7.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

As of June 30, 2003, the Company owned a diverse portfolio of properties comprising office, industrial, shopping center and apartment properties, and developmental land.  Each of these property types represents a reportable segment with distinct uses and tenant types and requires the Company to employ different management strategies.  Each segment contains properties located in various regions and markets within the United States.  The office portfolio consists primarily of suburban office buildings. The industrial portfolio consists of properties designed for warehouse, distribution and light manufacturing for single-tenant or multi-tenant use.  The shopping center portfolio consists primarily of community shopping centers.  The properties in the apartment portfolio are apartment buildings with units rented to residential tenants on either a month-by-month basis or for terms generally of one year or less.

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.  The Company evaluates performance of its property types based on net operating income derived by subtracting property operating expenses from rental revenue.  Significant information used by the Company for its reportable segments as of and for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Office

 

Industrial

 

Shopping
Center

 

Apartment

 

Land Held
for Development
and Other

 

Property
Total

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

4,710

 

$

693

 

$

368

 

$

1,236

 

$

8

 

$

7,015

 

Property operating expenses

 

2,044

 

189

 

99

 

733

 

35

 

3,100

 

Net operating income (NOI)

 

$

2,666

 

$

504

 

$

269

 

$

503

 

$

(27

)

$

3,915

 

Real estate held for investment, net

 

$

135,301

 

$

22,901

 

$

9,664

 

$

24,760

 

$

2,089

 

$

194,715

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

5,283

 

$

896

 

$

399

 

$

1,271

 

 

$

7,849

 

Property operating expenses

 

1,874

 

160

 

134

 

694

 

$

112

 

2,974

 

Net operating income (NOI)

 

$

3,409

 

$

736

 

$

265

 

$

577

 

$

(112

)

$

4,875

 

Real estate held for investment, net

 

$

133,746

 

$

23,852

 

$

12,667

 

$

25,565

 

$

4,056

 

$

199,886

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

Office

 

Industrial

 

Shopping
Center

 

Apartment

 

Land Held
for
Development
and Other

 

Property
Total

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

9,990

 

$

1,422

 

$

716

 

$

2,372

 

$

50

 

$

14,550

 

Property operating expenses

 

3,994

 

533

 

233

 

1,371

 

82

 

6,213

 

Net operating income (NOI)

 

$

5,996

 

$

889

 

$

483

 

$

1,001

 

$

(32

)

$

8,337

 

Real estate held for investment, net

 

$

135,301

 

$

22,901

 

$

9,664

 

$

24,760

 

$

2,089

 

$

194,715

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

10,402

 

$

1,742

 

$

801

 

$

2,490

 

 

$

15,435

 

Property operating expenses

 

3,616

 

408

 

274

 

1,337

 

$

126

 

5,761

 

Net operating income (NOI)

 

$

6,786

 

$

1,334

 

$

527

 

$

1,153

 

$

(126

)

$

9,674

 

Real estate held for investment, net

 

$

133,746

 

$

23,852

 

$

12,667

 

$

25,565

 

$

4,056

 

$

199,886

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of segment revenues, income and assets to consolidated revenues, income and assets for the periods presented above (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues for reportable segments

 

$

7,015

 

$

7,849

 

$

14,550

 

$

15,435

 

Other revenues

 

33

 

72

 

43

 

151

 

Total consolidated revenues

 

$

7,048

 

$

7,921

 

$

14,593

 

$

15,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET (LOSS) INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOI for reportable segments

 

$

3,915

 

$

4,875

 

$

8,337

 

$

9,674

 

Unallocated amounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and other income

 

33

 

194

 

43

 

273

 

General and administrative expenses

 

(1,709

)

(1,812

)

(3,302

)

(4,229

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(2,582

)

(2,221

)

(5,156

)

(4,559

)

Interest expense

 

(2,948

)

(3,031

)

(5,851

)

(5,653

)

Net loss before minority interest and discontinued operations

 

$

(3,291

)

$

(1,995

)

$

(5,929

)

$

(4,494

)

 

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June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets for reportable segments

 

$

194,715

 

$

199,886

 

Real estate assets held for sale

 

26,560

 

58,477

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1,839

 

1,908

 

Tenant and other receivables, net

 

589

 

779

 

Deferred rent receivable

 

660

 

294

 

Mortgage loan receivable

 

 

1,100

 

Investment in management company

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

Prepaid and other assets, net

 

9,696

 

6,750

 

Total consolidated assets

 

$

238,059

 

$

273,194

 

 

NOTE 8.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The following is information concerning material, pending legal proceedings to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject:

 

Lewis-Madison Matter

Reference is made to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2002 for information with respect to this matter.

 

Teachout Matter

A subsidiary of CGS, S-P Properties, Inc., was a defendant in a lawsuit commenced in Superior Court, County of Los Angles in November 1995, entitled Teachout et al. v. S.P. Properties, Inc. and Sierra Pacific Development Fund II (“Fund II”).  The suit was a derivative action brought by a limited partner on behalf of Fund II, which alleged that the general partner breached its fiduciary duty and breached the partnership agreement in connection with loans to an affiliate of the general partner and the issuance of notes to an affiliate of CGS in connection with the purchase of a property from Fund II, among other things.  Fund II was merged into a subsidiary of the Company pursuant to the Consolidation.

 

As part of the Consolidation, the Company assumed the repayment obligation to the former Fund II investors and has carried these loans with accrued interest on its books and records.  The obligation totaled approximately $8,800,000 at December 31, 2002.

 

In January 2003, the parties reached a settlement regarding this matter.  Under the settlement, which is expected to be documented in the third quarter due to an unresolved dispute on one of the settlement terms, the Company reaffirmed its previously announced obligation to pay the former limited partners of Fund II, or their assignees or transferees, the loans which were made and called by the former general partner of Fund II as part of the Consolidation.  Pursuant to the settlement, the Company has established a definitive repayment plan and will secure the repayment obligation with a second deed of trust on an office building owned by the Company.  The repayment plan consists of a promissory note in the amount of $8,800,000 (the amount of such loans, plus interest as of December 31, 2002), which shall accrue interest at 6% per annum.  Interest only payments will be made quarterly until the note is paid.  The note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty.  Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the Company made the first interest payment on June 2, 2003.

 

As part of the settlement, the plaintiffs dismissed the lawsuit and all claims therein with prejudice, and the Company has no obligation to pay any further amounts, except for legal fees of $1,200,000 to plaintiff’s counsel.  The total obligation under the settlement of $10,000,000 is reflected as a separate line item in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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In connection with the agreement, Mr. Galardi and Mr. Carden acknowledged that they owe the Company the sum of $1,187,695 as indemnification against a portion of the Company’s settlement obligation.  Mr. Galardi and certain affiliates of Mr. Carden and/or Mr. Galardi are beneficiaries, in part, of the settlement of the Teachout matter and are owed an amount in excess of this obligation pursuant to that settlement.  Mr. Galardi and Mr. Carden have agreed to pay the Company the principal sum of this obligation, plus interest thereon at the annual rate of 6% from March 15, 2003, in the form of an assignment to the Company of their right to receive $1,187,695 of principal payments on the notes payable to them and their affiliates by reason of the settlement of the Teachout matter, plus all interest payable on such principal amount of notes.  The receivable of $1,187,695 and accrued interest are reflected as a component of equity in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Other Matters

Certain claims and lawsuits have arisen against the Company in its normal course of business. The Company believes that such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flow or results of operations.

 

The Company has contractual obligations and commitments with regards to the litigation settlement, operating leases, employment agreements, and the purchase of OP Units from Nooney Development Partners.  The following table aggregates these contractual obligations and commitments subsequent to June 30, 2003 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

Litigation settlement

 

$

250

 

$

 

$

 

$

9,750

 

$

 

$

 

$

10,000

 

Employee obligations

 

500

 

283

 

 

 

 

 

783

 

Operating lease commitments

 

63

 

37

 

12

 

 

 

 

112

 

Purchase of OP Units from Nooney Development Partners

 

223

 

 

 

 

 

 

223

 

Total

 

$

1,036

 

$

320

 

$

12

 

$

9,750

 

$

 

$

 

$

11,118

 

 

In July 2003, the Company purchased the OP Units from Nooney Development Partners.

 

NOTE 9.  REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK

 

On October 23, 2001, the Company issued 20,000 shares of its Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, with the holder’s right to compel the sale of (the “Put”) the stock back to the Company at a fixed price of $15.00 per share during the period from October 31, 2002 to November 30, 2002.  On November 26, 2002, the Company and holder agreed to extend the put exercise period to May 30, 2003 through June 30, 2003.  The holder may exercise the Put by giving written notice thereof to the Company, within three business days of the date of exercise in writing.  Within three business days’ of receipt of the notice of exercise of the Put, the Company shall deliver to the holder in good funds the full exercise price for the shares exercised under the Put and within three days after receipt of such funds the holder will deliver to the Company the certificates representing the number of shares of Common Stock being sold pursuant to the Put.  In May 2003, the Company received notice that the holder exercised its right to sell the Common Stock back to the Company for $15.00 per share or a total of $300,000.  The Company agreed to pay such amount by August 29, 2003.

 

NOTE 10.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In July 2003, the Company sold four properties, which were classified as “Real estate held for sale” in the consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2003.

 

On July 9, 2003, the Company sold three properties: Northcreek, a 92,282 square foot office property located in Ohio, was sold for $5,620,000; Business Center, a 64,387 square foot industrial property located in Missouri, was sold for $3,655,000 and; Jackson, a 320,000 square foot industrial property in Indiana, was sold for $4,000,000.

 

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On July 18, 2003, the Company sold Northeast Commerce Center, a 100,000 square foot industrial property located in Ohio, for $4,771,000.

 

An impairment totaling $4,000,000 was recorded on three of these properties in the second quarter of 2003.  The sales generated net proceeds of approximately $3,000,000, of which $560,000 is being held in escrow as a source to assist the funding of a future acquisition in a tax-deferred exchange.

 

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

 

OVERVIEW

 

ASR is a full-service real estate corporation which owns, manages and operates various income-producing properties.   Substantially all of the Company’s assets are held through the Operating Partnership, in which the Company, as of June 30, 2003, held a .90% general partner interest and an 86.92% limited partnership interest.   As of June 30, 2003, through the Operating Partnership, the Company owned and operated 32 properties, which consisted of 16 office, 10 industrial, three shopping center, and two apartment properties, and one undeveloped land property.  In July 2003, the Company sold four properties located in the Mid West: one office property and three industrial properties.  The remaining properties are located in eight states.  The Company plans to sell certain of its properties and to acquire additional properties in its core property types and core geographic markets.  The Company will focus primarily on office and industrial properties located in Texas, California and Arizona.

 

In October 2001, the Company acquired various properties in the Consolidation.  Pursuant to the Consolidation, subsidiaries of the Company merged with eight public limited partnerships, acquired the assets and liabilities of two private entities managed by CGS and acquired certain assets and liabilities of CGS and the majority owned affiliates of CGS.  SPPI84, one of the eight public limited partnerships, was treated, for accounting purposes, as the acquirer of the properties in the Consolidation.  Pursuant to the Consolidation, partners of the public partnerships received shares in the Company or promissory notes in exchange for their partnership units and owners of existing related entities exchanged ownership interests in real estate for ASR shares or units in the Operating Partnership, an entity formed for this purpose and initially wholly owned by the Company.

 

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company, including the notes thereto, included in Item 1.

 

The major accounting policies followed by the Company are listed in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which 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 results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

 

The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements:

 

                  Certain leases provide for tenant occupancy during periods for which no rent is due or where minimum rent payments increase during the term of the lease.  The Company records rental income for the full term of each lease on a straight-line basis.  Accordingly, a receivable is recorded from tenants equal to the excess of the amount that would have been collected on a straight-line basis over the amount collected and currently due (Deferred Rent Receivable).  When a property is acquired, the term of existing leases is considered to commence as of the acquisition date for purposes of this calculation.

 

                  Rental properties are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, unless circumstances indicate that cost, net of accumulated depreciation, cannot be recovered, in which case the carrying value of the property is reduced to estimated fair value. Estimated fair value (i) is based upon the Company’s plans for the continued operation of each property and (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, as determined by prevailing market values for comparable properties and/or the use of capitalization rates multiplied by annualized net operating income based upon the age, construction and use of the building.  The fulfillment of the Company’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will

 

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enable the Company to continue to hold and operate the properties prior to their eventual sale.  When the Company has determined a property should be considered held for sale, it estimates the value of the property and costs to sell such property.  The Company records an impairment for any decrease from its current carrying value at that time. Due to uncertainties inherent in the valuation process and in the economy, the actual results of operating and disposing of the Company’s properties could be materially different than current expectations

 

                  Gains on property sales are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate”.  Gains are recognized in full when real estate is sold, provided (i) the gain is determinable, that is, the collectibility of the sales price is reasonably assured or the amount that will not be collectible can be estimated, and (ii) the earnings process is virtually complete, that is, the Company is not obligated to perform significant activities after the sale to earn the gain.  Losses on property sales are recognized immediately.

 

                  Management is reconsidering whether it is in the best interest of the Company to elect to be treated as a real estate investment trust or REIT, as defined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  In the event such election is made, the election could be effective as early as January 1, 2003 upon the filing of the appropriate forms for the 2003 tax year.  In this regard, the Company plans to operate in a manner that will permit it to elect REIT status in 2003.  In general, a REIT is a company that owns or provides financing for real estate and pays annual distributions to investors of at least 90% of its taxable income.  A REIT typically is not subject to federal income taxation on its net income, provided applicable income tax requirements are satisfied.   For the tax year 2002, the Company was taxed as a C corporation.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the operating results of eight properties, six of which were considered held for sale as of June 30, 2003 and two of which were sold in the second quarter, are reported as discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2003.  For the second quarter of 2002, the results of ten properties (the above mentioned eight and two properties sold in 2002) are reported as discontinued operations.  See Note 4 – Discontinued Operations – of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  Unless otherwise indicated, the following discussion reflects the results from continuing operations, which include the real estate assets held for investment.  The operating results of any properties acquired during the period include operations from the date of acquisition.

 

Discussion of the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002.

 

Rental Revenue. For the three months ended June 30, 2003, the Company recorded rental revenue of $7,015,000 compared to $7,849,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2002.  This reduction was primarily the result of a decrease in occupancy particularly in certain properties located in San Diego, California due to the expiration of leases of three major tenants.  This reduction was offset by revenue related to acquired properties.  The Company acquired one property in May 2003, two properties in May 2002 and one property in August 2002.  Rental revenue from the acquired properties was included in the Company’s results since their respective dates of acquisition.  The weighted average occupancy of properties held for investment was 86% at June 30, 2002 and 76% at June 30, 2003.

 

Property Operating Expenses.  For the three months ended June 30, 2003, the Company recorded property operating expenses of $3,100,000 compared to $2,974,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2002, a slight increase.  This increase was primarily due to property operating expenses of $300,000 related to the above mentioned property acquisitions, partially offset by a decrease in expenses for existing properties due to expense control measures put in place during the past year.

 

General and administrative.  General and administrative expenses decreased by $103,000 for the second quarter of 2003 compared to the prior year second quarter due to lower compensation expense related to common stock grants.  During the second quarter of 2003, the Company recorded a $45,000 charge relating to the closure of its administrative offices in St. Louis, Missouri and New York, New York.  The charge, which is related to severance payments to the administrative support staff, is included in general and administrative expenses.  Additional charges, primarily relating to severances and lease expense, will be

 

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incurred in the third and the fourth quarters of 2003.  Closure of these offices will reduce expenses in the future.

 

Depreciation and amortization.    Depreciation and amortization expense increased $361,000 in the second quarter of 2003 compared to the second quarter of the prior year due to the acquisition of the four properties previously mentioned and, to a lesser extent, depreciation of improvements and capitalized lease costs incurred after the second quarter of 2002 for the existing properties.

 

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $83,000 for the second quarter of 2003 in comparison to the second quarter of the prior year.  This decrease was in large part attributable to the conversion of debt to common stock and due to reduced interest on an outstanding payable related to an expected settlement agreement.  This decrease was offset to an extent by interest costs related to the acquisition of the four properties.

 

Discontinued operations.  The Company recorded income from discontinued operations of $47,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2003 compared to $319,000 for the second three months of the prior year.  The discontinued operations represent net income from the properties held for sale and those sold.  For 2003, these properties consist of eight properties versus ten properties for 2002.  See Note 4 – Discontinued Operations – of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The income from discontinued operations is summarized below.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2003

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

1,425

 

$

2,434

 

Total expenses

 

1,378

 

1,993

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

(91

)

Minority interest related to partially owned property

 

 

(31

)

Net income from discontinued operations

 

$

47

 

$

319

 

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations.  The Company sold one industrial property and one apartment property in the second quarter of 2003 for an aggregate of $16,600,000 and recognized a gain of $2,228,000.    The sales generated net proceeds of $4,685,000.

 

Impairment of real estate assets held for sale.  The Company recorded an impairment of $4,000,000 on three properties held for sale in the second quarter of 2003.  The impairment was based on the anticipated sales price less cost to sell as compared to the carrying value of the assets.  The three properties consist of one office and two industrial properties.

 

Discussion of the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002.

 

Rental Revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company recorded rental revenue of $14,550,000 compared to $15,435,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002.  This reduction was primarily the result of a decrease in occupancy particularly in certain properties located in San Diego, California due to the expiration of leases of three major tenants.  This reduction was offset by revenue related to acquired properties.  The Company acquired one property in May 2003, two properties in May 2002 and one property in August 2002.  Rental revenue from the acquired properties was included in the Company’s results since their respective dates of acquisition.  The weighted average occupancy of properties held from investment was 86% at June 30, 2002 and 76% at June 30, 2003.

 

Property Operating Expenses.  For the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company recorded property operating expenses of $6,213,000 compared to $5,761,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002, an increase of $452,000 or 8%.  This increase is primarily due to property operating expenses of $608,000 related to the above mentioned property acquisitions, partially offset by a decrease in expenses for existing properties due to expense control measures put in place during the past year.

 

General and administrative.  General and administrative expenses decreased by $927,000 for the first six months of 2003 compared to the prior year first six months.  This decrease is due (i) to a reduction of

 

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compensation expense in the 2003 due to downsizing of staff and lower compensation expense related to common stock grants, (ii) to the inclusion of non recurring expenses related to the consolidation in the first quarter of 2002, and (iii) to expense control measures put in place during the past year.  During the second quarter of 2003, the Company recorded a $45,000 charge relating to the closure of its administrative offices in St. Louis, Missouri and New York, New York.  The charge, which is related to severance payments to the administrative support staff, is included in general and administrative expenses.  Additional charges, primarily relating to severances and lease expense, will be incurred in the third and the fourth quarters of 2003.  Closure of these offices will reduce expenses in the future.

 

Depreciation and amortization.    Depreciation and amortization expense increased $597,000 in the first six months of 2003 compared to the first six months of the prior year due to the acquisition of the four properties previously mentioned and, to a lesser extent, depreciation of improvements and capitalized lease costs incurred after the second quarter of 2002 for the existing properties.

 

Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased $198,000 for the first six months of 2003 compared to the first six months of the prior year primarily due to interest associated with the four new properties acquired offset to an extent by reduced interest on an outstanding payable due to an expected settlement agreement.

 

Discontinued operations.  The Company recorded income from discontinued operations of $115,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to $441,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002.  The discontinued operations represent net income from the properties held for sale and those sold.  For 2003, these properties consist of eight properties versus ten properties for 2002.  See Note 4 – Discontinued Operations – of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The income from discontinued operations is summarized below.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003

 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

3,365

 

$

4,724

 

Total expenses

 

3,250

 

4,125

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

(91

)

Minority interest related to partially owned property

 

 

(67

)

Net income from discontinued operations

 

$

115

 

$

441

 

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations.  The Company sold one industrial property and one apartment property in the second quarter of 2003 for an aggregate of $16,600,000 and recognized a gain of $2,228,000.    The sales generated net proceeds of $4,685,000.

 

Impairment of real estate assets held for sale.  The Company recorded an impairment of $4,000,000 on three properties held for sale in the first six months of 2003.  The impairment is based on the anticipated sales price less cost to sell as compared to the carrying value of the assets.  The three properties consist of one office and two industrial properties.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company reported a net loss of $6,671,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003, which included (i) the following non-cash charges: depreciation and amortization from real estate held for investment of $5,156,000, deferred compensation expense of $157,000, mark to market adjustments on interest rate protection agreements of $244,000, $4,000,000 impairment of the value of certain properties classified as held for sale; and (ii) the following other non-cash items: deferred rental income of $229,000, minority interest of $915,000, and amortization of loan premiums of $283,000.  Net cash used by operating activities amounted to $2,060,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 primarily to fund prepaid and other assets and fund operations.

 

Net cash provided by investing activities of $3,268,000 was primarily due to the sale of two properties in the second quarter of 2003, partially offset by capital expenditures incurred during the first six months of 2003.  The capital expenditures of $1,417,000 were primarily due to tenant build-outs.   Net cash used in investing activities of $2,158,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 consisted of (i) $2,217,000 paid

 

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for capital expenditures, which in large part were related to major renovations on an apartment property, less (ii) $59,000 in proceeds received from the sale of the Beach & Lampson property.

 

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to $867,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2003.  Repayments of borrowings of  $1,875,000 consisted of scheduled principal payments made during the quarter.  Proceeds from borrowings, which totaled $758,000, consisted of (i) $728,000 to fund property insurance premiums and service fee and (ii) $30,000 from an affiliate of a related party which completed the funding of an $830,000 loan on Valencia entered into in December of 2002.  The mortgage was repaid in conjunction with the sale of the property in April 2003.  In addition, John N. Galardi purchased 60,975 shares of the Company’s common stock for $250,000 in May 2003.  Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $3,239,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2002.  Proceeds received from borrowings totaled $21,773,000.  Repayment of borrowings, which consisted of $13,698,000 from refinances and $1,711,000 in scheduled principal payments, totaled $15,409,000.  Note payments to former limited partners totaling $1,864,000 and distributions totaling $1,255,000 were also made during the six months ended June 30, 2002.

 

In May 2003, through the acquisition of an office property in Houston, Texas, the Company assumed a loan in the amount of $3,180,000.  The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.80% and matures in August 2012.  The Company also entered into an agreement that provided for seller debt of $464,000, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 6.80% per annum and maturing in May 2005.

 

In May 2003, the successor of Brown Parker and Leahy, LLP cancelled its $199,180 note, plus $45,891 of accrued interest thereon, in exchange for a private placement of 59,773 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

In May 2003, John N. Galardi cancelled his $1,600,000 note, plus $286,036 of accrued interest thereon, in exchange for a private placement of 460,009 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

In May 2003, the Company financed insurance premiums of $643,000 on its properties and agreed to pay a service fee of $85,000 over one year.  The insurance premium note matures in February 2004.

 

In January 2003, a note payable in the amount of $509,000 became due and payable.  The Company continues to pay the monthly interest due on this note and is planning to pay this loan with proceeds from the sale of properties.

 

In January 2002, the Company refinanced a $4,500,000 loan partially secured by Northcreek and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $5,625,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.58% per annum and matures in February 2012.  Net proceeds of $639,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.  The loan was repaid in the third quarter of 2003 upon the sale of the property.

 

In March 2002, the Company refinanced a $2,750,000 loan partially secured by Countryside Office Park and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $5,025,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.38% per annum and matures in March 2012.  Net proceeds of $1,887,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.

 

In April 2002, the Company refinanced a $3,650,000 loan secured by Oak Grove Commons, an industrial property, and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $4,314,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.61% per annum and matures in May 2012.  Net proceeds of $383,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.

 

In May 2002, through the acquisition of two office properties in Houston, Texas, the Company assumed two loans totaling $8,650,000.  The loans bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.45% per annum and mature in May 2012.    The Company also entered into an agreement which provided for seller financing of $955,000, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 7.45% per annum and maturing in May 2004.

 

In May 2002, the Company refinanced a $1,346,000 loan secured by Leawood Fountain Plaza, an office property, and entered into a new one-year loan agreement in the amount of $3,000,000.  The new loan bears interest at Libor plus 2.85% with a minimum of 5.75% per annum (5.75% at June 30, 2003).  Net

 

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proceeds of $1,026,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.  The loan matured in June 2003.  The Company is negotiating with the lender to extend the maturity for an additional two years.  There can be no assurance that an extension will be achieved.

 

In May 2002, the Company refinanced a $1,452,000 loan secured by Southwest Pointe, an industrial property, and entered into a new loan agreement in the amount of $2,950,000.  The new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.33% per annum and matures in June 2012.  Net proceeds of $1,297,000 were received as a result of the refinancing.

 

In May 2002, the Company financed insurance premiums of $859,000 on its properties.  Other insurance premiums totaling $277,000 were financed during 2002.  The debt was paid in full in 2003.

 

In July 2002, a lender notified the Company it was technically in default under its loan agreement for non-compliance with certain covenants, including covenants requiring improvements to shopping center properties in South Carolina.  Thereafter, the lender notified the Company it was in default for failure to pay a matured portion of the loan, which matured in November 2002.  As of June 30, 2003, the amount due under the matured portion of the loan was $2,860,000 and the aggregate principal balance of the loan agreement was $6,522,000.  In early 2003, the lender sold the loan to the major tenant in the shopping center.  The new lender has not accelerated the loan agreement.  The Company is considering various alternatives, including selling the property or using proceeds from the sale of another property to provide capital to pay off the matured portion of the loan.  The Company continues to discuss the non-compliance matter with the new lender.

 

In August 2002, through the acquisition of an office property in Houston, Texas, the Company assumed a loan in the amount of $1,213,000.  The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.29% and matures in April 2005.

 

In October 2002, the Company received proceeds of $1,532,000 from two bridge loans on Maple Tree, one of its shopping center properties.  One of the loans, which totaled $700,000, was provided by an affiliate of a related party.  The mortgages were repaid in conjunction with the sale of the property in October 2002.

 

In December 2002, the Company entered into an $830,000 loan on Valencia, one of its industrial properties.  The loan was provided by an affiliate of a related party.  $800,000 was funded in December 2002 and $30,000 in March 2003.  The mortgage was repaid in conjunction with the sale of the property in April 2003.

 

In December 2002, modification agreements were entered into with a bank to extend the maturity on five secured loans to December 31, 2004.  Two of these loans, with balances of $4,682,000 at June 30, 2003, were paid in the third quarter of 2003 in connection with property sales.

 

During 2002, the Company received a $900,000 payoff on its $1,100,000 mortgage loan receivable.  These funds were used to meet obligations for capital costs relating to re-leasing and improvements to properties.

 

The Operating Partnership has paid the following distributions on the OP Units, including OP Units held by the Company:  $1,255,000 on June 3, 2002; $1,253,000 on October 18, 2002; and $626,000 on December 30, 2002.  Distributions on OP Units held by the Company funded the payment of dividends per share of Common Stock of $.20, $.20 and $.10, respectively.

 

During the second quarter of 2003, the Company recorded a $45,000 charge relating to the closure of its administrative offices in St. Louis, Missouri and New York, New York.  The charge, which is related to severance payments to the administrative support staff, is included in general and administrative expenses.  Additional charges, primarily relating to severances and lease expense, will be incurred in the third and the fourth quarters of 2003.  Closure of these offices will reduce expenses in the future.

 

The Company expects to meet its short-term liquidity requirements for normal property operating expenses and general and administrative payroll expenses from cash generated by operations.  In addition, the Company anticipates selling assets to fund obligations in 2003, including capital costs incurred and to be incurred related to re-leasing space and improvements to properties, litigation settlement costs and other

 

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fees for professional services.  The funds to meet these obligations will be obtained from proceeds of the sale of assets and lender held funds.  Based on current analysis, the Company believes that the cash generated by these anticipated sales will be adequate to meet these obligations.  There can be no assurance, however, that the sales of these assets will occur and that substantial cash will be generated.  If these sales do not occur, the Company will not have sufficient cash to meet its obligations.

 

As of this date, the Company has not paid 2002 property taxes of $151,000 due on one of its properties.  This non-payment could be considered a technical default on the loan for this property.  The Company plans to pay these taxes with the proceeds from the sale of the property expected to occur in the third quarter of 2003.  There can be no assurance, however, that the sale of the property will occur.

 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

 

The Company has contractual obligations with regards to future principal payments of debt, a litigation settlement, operating leases, employment agreements, and the purchase of OP Units from Nooney Development Partners.  The following table aggregates the Company’s expected contractual obligations and commitments subsequent to June 30, 2003 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

Long-term debt

 

$

9,252

 

$

25,201

 

$

3,580

 

$

7,227

 

$

12,738

 

$

91,999

 

$

149,997

 

Debt to former limited partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

237

 

237

 

Litigation settlement

 

250

 

 

 

9,750

 

 

 

10,000

 

Employee obligations

 

500

 

283

 

 

 

 

 

783

 

Operating lease commitments

 

63

 

37

 

12

 

 

 

 

112

 

Purchase of OP Units from Nooney Development Partners

 

223

 

 

 

 

 

 

223

 

Total

 

$

10,288

 

$

25,521

 

$

3,592

 

$

16,977

 

$

12,738

 

$

92,236

 

$

161,352

 

 

In July 2003, the Company purchased the OP Units from Nooney Development Partners.  The Company plans on meeting debt maturing over the next two years through properties sales and refinancings.

 

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

 

In October 1999, the Board of Governors of NAREIT issued “White Paper on FFO-October 1999” to clarify its definition of Funds from Operations (“FFO”).  The clarification was effective January 1, 2000 and requires restatement for all periods presented in financial statements or tables. FFO, as clarified by NAREIT, represents “net income excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.  Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures will be calculated to reflect funds from operations on the same basis.”  In 2002, NAREIT clarified that FFO related to assets held for sale, sold or otherwise transferred and included in results of discontinued operations should continue to be included in FFO.  This clarification was effective January 1, 2002 and requires restatement for all periods presented in financial statements or tables.  The Company believes that FFO is helpful to investors as a measure of performance of the Company and equity REITs because, along with cash flow from operating activities, FFO provides investors with an indication of our ability to incur and service debt, to make capital expenditures and to fund other cash needs.  FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure.  FFO does not represent net income or cash flows from operations, as defined by GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or as an alternative to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of liquidity.  FFO does not necessarily indicate that cash flows will be sufficient to fund all of the Company’s cash needs, including principal amortization, capital improvements and distributions to stockholders.  Further, FFO as disclosed by other companies may not be comparable to the Company’s calculation of FFO.

 

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The following table sets forth the Company’s calculation of FFO and a reconciliation to a comparable GAAP disclosure for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands):

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Loss from operations before minority interest and discontinued operations

 

$

(5,929

)

$

(4,494

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,156

 

4,559

 

Net gain on sale of real estate assets

 

 

(84

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

115

 

441

 

Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations

 

1,006

 

1,295

 

Minority interest on partially owned property from discontinued operations

 

 

67

 

FFO

 

$

348

 

$

1,784

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation to comparable GAAP measurement:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFO

 

$

348

 

$

1,784

 

Deferred rental income

 

(229

)

(208

)

Deferred compensation expense

 

157

 

515

 

Amortization of loan premiums, included in interest expense

 

(283

)

(294

)

Mark to market adjustment on interest rate protection agreements

 

244

 

89

 

Interest income on receivable from principal stockholders

 

(21

)

 

Net gain on extinguishment of debt

 

 

(38

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, continuing operations

 

(1,155

)

(2,767

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, discontinued operations

 

(411

)

(538

)

 

 

(1,350

)

(1,457

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(2,060

)

(2,722

)

Cash provided from discontinued operations

 

710

 

1,265

 

 

 

(1,350

)

(1,457

)

 

FFO decreased by $1,436,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to same period in 2002 for the reasons discussed in the analysis of Results of Operations.

 

INFLATION

 

Substantially all of the leases at the industrial and retail properties provide for pass-through to tenants of certain operating costs, including real estate taxes, common area maintenance expenses, and insurance. Leases at the multifamily properties generally provide for an initial term of one month to one year and allow for rent adjustments at the time of renewal.  Leases at the office properties typically provide for rent adjustment and pass-through of increases in operating expenses during the term of the lease.  All of these provisions may permit the Company to increase rental rates or other charges to tenants in response to rising prices and, therefore, serve to reduce the Company’s exposure to the adverse effects of inflation.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and expectations, which may not be correct.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements include the following: the Company’s level of indebtedness and ability to refinance its debt; the fact that the Company’s predecessors have had a history of losses in the past; unforeseen liabilities which could arise as a result of the prior operations of companies acquired in the Consolidation; risks inherent in the Company’s acquisition and development of properties in the future, including risks associated with the Company’s strategy of investing in under-valued assets; general economic, business and market conditions, including the impact of the current economic downturn; changes in federal and local laws, and regulations; increased competitive pressures; and other factors, including the factors set forth below, as well as factors set forth elsewhere in this Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

Stockholders or potential stockholders should read the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in conjunction with this quarterly report on Form 10-Q to better understand the factors affecting the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

INTEREST RATES

One of the Company’s primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates on its borrowings.

 

It is the Company’s policy to manage its exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates for its borrowings through the use of fixed rate debt instruments to the extent that reasonably favorable rates are obtainable with such arrangements.  In order to maximize financial flexibility when selling properties and minimize potential prepayment penalties on fixed rate loans, the Company has also entered into variable rate debt arrangements.

 

The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage its interest rate risk.  The agreements, in notional amounts totaling approximately $22,000,000, effectively fix the interest rate at 2.42% plus the applicable variable rate margin (effective rate of 6.42% at June 30, 2003).

 

At June 30, 2003, the Company’s total indebtedness included fixed-rate debt of approximately $128,907,000 and floating-rate indebtedness of approximately $24,699,000. The Company continually reviews the portfolio’s interest rate exposure in an effort to minimize the risk of interest rate fluctuations.  The Company does not have any other material market-sensitive financial instruments.

 

A change of 1.00% in the index rate to which the Company’s variable rate debt is tied would change the annual interest incurred by the Company by approximately $247,000, or $0.04 per share, based upon the balances outstanding on variable rate instruments at June 30, 2003.

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarter covered by this report.  Based on, and as of the date of, that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.

 

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation referred to above.

 

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The following is information concerning material, pending legal proceedings to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject:

 

Lewis-Madison Matter

Reference is made to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2002 for information with respect to this matter.

 

Teachout Matter

A subsidiary of CGS, S-P Properties, Inc., was a defendant in a lawsuit commenced in Superior Court, County of Los Angles in November 1995, entitled Teachout et al. v. S.P. Properties, Inc. and Sierra Pacific Development Fund II (“Fund II”).  The suit was a derivative action brought by a limited partner on behalf of Fund II, which alleged that the general partner breached its fiduciary duty and breached the partnership agreement in connection with loans to an affiliate of the general partner and the issuance of notes to an affiliate of CGS in connection with the purchase of a property from Fund II, among other things.  Fund II was merged into a subsidiary of the Company pursuant to the Consolidation.

 

As part of the Consolidation, the Company assumed the repayment obligation to the former Fund II investors and has carried these loans with accrued interest on its books and records.  The obligation totaled approximately $8,800,000 at December 31, 2002.

 

In January 2003, the parties reached a settlement regarding this matter.  Under the settlement, which is expected to be documented in the third quarter due to an unresolved dispute on one of the settlement terms, the Company reaffirmed its previously announced obligation to pay the former limited partners of Fund II, or their assignees or transferees, the loans which were made and called by the former general partner of Fund II as part of the Consolidation.  Pursuant to the settlement, the Company has established a definitive repayment plan and will secure the repayment obligation with a second deed of trust on an office building owned by the Company.  The repayment plan consists of a promissory note in the amount of $8,800,000 (the amount of such loans, plus interest as of December 31, 2002), which shall accrue interest at 6% per annum.  Interest only payments will be made quarterly until the note is paid.  The note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty.  Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the Company made the first interest payment on June 2, 2003.

 

As part of the settlement, the plaintiffs dismissed the lawsuit and all claims therein with prejudice, and the Company has no obligation to pay any further amounts, except for legal fees of $1,200,000 to plaintiff’s counsel.  The total obligation under the settlement of $10,000,000 is reflected as a separate line item in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

In connection with the agreement, John N. Galardi, a director and principal stockholder of the Company, and William J. Carden, the Chief Executive Officer, a director and a principal stockholder of the Company, acknowledged that they owe the Company the sum of $1,187,695 as indemnification against a portion of the Company’s settlement obligation.  Mr. Galardi and certain affiliates of Mr. Carden and/or Mr. Galardi are beneficiaries, in part, of the settlement of the Teachout matter and are owed an amount in excess of this obligation pursuant to that settlement.  Mr. Galardi and Mr. Carden have agreed to pay the Company the principal sum of this obligation, plus interest thereon at the annual rate of 6% from March 15, 2003, in the form of an assignment to the Company of their right to receive $1,187,695 of principal payments on the notes payable to them and their affiliates by reason of the settlement of the Teachout matter, plus all interest payable on such principal amount of notes.  The receivable of $1,187,695 and accrued interest are reflected as a component of equity in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Other Matters

Certain claims and lawsuits have arisen against the Company in its normal course of business. The Company believes that such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flow or results of operations.

 

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ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

The 2003 annual meeting of stockholders was held on May 7, 2003.  The matters on which the stockholders voted, in person or by proxy, were i) to elect seven directors to serve until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, and ii) to ratify the selection of BDO Seidman, LLP, as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.   The results of the voting are shown below:

 

Election of directors:

 

Name of
Nominee

 

Number of
Votes For

 

Number of
Votes Withheld

 

Timothy R. Brown

 

3,354,984

 

84,909

 

William J. Carden

 

3,341,133

 

98,760

 

Lawrence E. Fiedler

 

3,359,450

 

80,443

 

John N. Galardi

 

3,355,643

 

84,250

 

William W. Geary, Jr.

 

3,358,601

 

81,292

 

John F. Itzel

 

3,359,264

 

80,629

 

Harry A. Mizrahi

 

3,360,779

 

79,114

 

 

Ratify the selection of BDO Seidman, LLP as independent auditors:

 

Number of
Votes For

 

Number of
Votes Against

 

Number of
Votes Abstaining

 

3,367,640

 

20,532

 

51,721

 

 

 

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a)  Exhibits:

 

The Exhibit Index attached hereto is hereby incorporated by reference this item.

 

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K:

 

On April 8, 2003, a report on Form 8-K was filed with respect to Item 5.

 

On May 14, 2003, a report on Form 8-K was filed with respect to Item 12.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section l3 or l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of l934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY, INC.

 

 
 
Date: August 7, 2003

By:

/s/ William J. Carden

 

 

 

William J. Carden

 

 

Chairman of the Board, President,

 

 

Chief Executive Officer and Acting

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 
 
 
Date: August 7, 2003

By:

/s/ Patricia A. Nooney

 

 

 

Patricia A. Nooney

 

 

Senior Vice President and Director of Accounting

 

 

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Exhibit Title

 

 

 

31

 

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

32

 

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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