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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

 

Commission File Number: 000-51961

 

Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Maryland

 

20-1862323

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Addison, Texas 75001

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (ZIP Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  (866) 655-3600

 

None

(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 x  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

Large accelerated filer o

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer x

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x

 

As of October 30, 2009, the Registrant had 55,518,417 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 

 



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BEHRINGER HARVARD OPPORTUNITY REIT I, INC.

FORM 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

4

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

5

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

6

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

26

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

40

 

 

 

Item 4T.

Controls and Procedures

41

 

 

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

42

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

42

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

45

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

47

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

47

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

47

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

48

 

 

 

Signature

 

49

 

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate

 

 

 

 

 

Land and improvements, net

 

$

131,277

 

$

131,028

 

Buildings and improvements, net

 

414,247

 

416,821

 

Real estate under development

 

18,704

 

17,306

 

Total real estate

 

564,228

 

565,155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condominium inventory

 

92,342

 

94,723

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

19,141

 

25,260

 

Restricted cash

 

6,869

 

4,134

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

7,863

 

14,946

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

1,782

 

3,550

 

Leasehold interests, net

 

15,669

 

23,160

 

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

63,007

 

62,316

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net

 

12,446

 

13,932

 

Deferred financing fees, net

 

4,324

 

6,407

 

Notes receivable

 

43,039

 

36,542

 

Lease intangibles, net

 

23,907

 

28,303

 

Other intangibles, net

 

8,517

 

9,025

 

Receivables from related parties

 

1,547

 

3,413

 

Total assets

 

$

864,681

 

$

890,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

$

441,574

 

$

416,179

 

Accounts payable

 

3,047

 

6,073

 

Payables to related parties

 

1,875

 

1,643

 

Acquired below-market leases, net

 

13,743

 

17,567

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

24,656

 

26,037

 

Total liabilities

 

484,895

 

467,499

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 

 

 

Convertible stock, $.0001 par value per share; 1,000 shares authorized, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 

Common stock, $.0001 par value per share; 350,000,000 shares authorized, 55,518,417 and 54,836,985 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009, and December 31, 2008, respectively

 

6

 

5

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

495,143

 

489,139

 

Accumulated distributions and net loss

 

(109,170

)

(66,085

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3,574

)

(5,194

)

Total Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

 

382,405

 

417,865

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

(2,619

)

5,502

 

Total equity

 

379,786

 

423,367

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

864,681

 

$

890,866

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

15,948

 

$

15,192

 

$

47,529

 

$

41,577

 

Hotel revenue

 

1,513

 

2,045

 

3,011

 

5,240

 

Condominium sales

 

1,964

 

4,315

 

13,893

 

4,315

 

Total revenues

 

19,425

 

21,552

 

64,433

 

51,132

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating expenses

 

6,623

 

6,793

 

19,438

 

17,955

 

Bad debt expense

 

10,277

 

87

 

10,620

 

274

 

Cost of condominium sales

 

1,983

 

4,331

 

14,003

 

4,331

 

Interest expense

 

4,415

 

4,113

 

12,606

 

9,059

 

Real estate taxes

 

1,686

 

1,980

 

6,121

 

5,311

 

Impairment charge

 

7,109

 

 

9,841

 

 

Property management fees

 

613

 

583

 

1,812

 

1,781

 

Asset management fees

 

1,387

 

1,456

 

4,166

 

3,399

 

General and administrative

 

1,404

 

1,209

 

4,388

 

3,032

 

Advertising costs

 

233

 

708

 

632

 

1,853

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,863

 

6,783

 

21,877

 

18,550

 

Total expenses

 

42,593

 

28,043

 

105,504

 

65,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

41

 

706

 

120

 

2,241

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(23,127

)

(5,785

)

(40,951

)

(12,172

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(54

)

(47

)

(152

)

(146

)

Equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(1,059

)

(1,987

)

(2,640

)

(3,518

)

Net loss

 

(24,240

)

(7,819

)

(43,743

)

(15,836

)

Add: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest

 

3,791

 

2,334

 

8,868

 

5,250

 

Net loss attributable to Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

 

$

(20,449

)

$

(5,485

)

$

(34,875

)

$

(10,586

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

55,431

 

54,611

 

55,226

 

54,433

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss per share attributable to Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

$

(0.37

)

$

(0.10

)

$

(0.64

)

$

(0.19

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(24,240

)

$

(7,819

)

$

(43,743

)

$

(15,836

)

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

 

(669

)

(164

)

879

 

1,505

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate derivatives

 

450

 

2,463

 

1,033

 

(469

)

Reclassifications due to hedging activities

 

24

 

 

240

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

 

(195

)

2,299

 

2,152

 

1,036

 

Comprehensive loss

 

(24,435

)

(5,520

)

(41,591

)

(14,800

)

Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest

 

2,234

 

1,383

 

8,336

 

4,976

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

 

$

(22,201

)

$

(4,137

)

$

(33,255

)

$

(9,824

)

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Equity

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible Stock

 

Common Stock

 

Additional

 

Distributions

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Par

 

Number of

 

Par

 

Paid-In

 

and

 

Comprehensive

 

Noncontrolling

 

Total

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Capital

 

Net Loss

 

Income (Loss)

 

Interest

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2009

 

1,000

 

$

 

54,836,985

 

$

5

 

$

489,139

 

$

(66,085

)

$

(5,194

)

$

5,502

 

$

423,367

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redemption of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

(105,381

)

 

 

(992

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(992

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions declared on common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,210

)

 

 

 

 

(8,210

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions from non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

215

 

215

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued pursuant to Distribution Reinvestment Plan, net

 

 

 

 

 

786,813

 

1

 

6,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,997

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34,875

)

 

 

(8,868

)

(43,743

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

465

 

414

 

879

 

Unrealized gain on interest rate derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

915

 

118

 

1,033

 

Reclassifications due to hedging activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

240

 

 

240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,336

)

(41,591

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2009

 

1,000

 

$

 

55,518,417

 

$

6

 

$

495,143

 

$

(109,170

)

$

(3,574

)

$

(2,619

)

$

379,786

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2008

 

1,000

 

$

 

54,056,354

 

$

5

 

$

481,521

 

$

(14,982

)

$

(473

)

$

15,324

 

$

481,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redemption of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

(342,590

)

 

 

(3,130

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,130

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions declared on common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,260

)

 

 

 

 

(12,260

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions from non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,041

 

1,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued pursuant to Distribution Reinvestment Plan, net

 

 

 

 

 

977,874

 

 

 

9,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,586

)

 

 

(5,250

)

(15,836

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,177

 

328

 

1,505

 

Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(415

)

(54

)

(469

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,976

)

(14,800

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2008

 

1,000

 

$

 

54,691,638

 

$

5

 

$

487,680

 

$

(37,828

)

$

289

 

$

11,389

 

$

461,535

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(43,743

)

$

(15,836

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

18,452

 

15,079

 

Amortization of deferred financing fees

 

2,365

 

1,480

 

Impairment charge

 

9,841

 

 

Bad debt expense

 

10,620

 

274

 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

2,640

 

3,518

 

Gain on derivatives

 

(567

)

 

Unrealized loss on derivatives

 

 

1,110

 

Change in accounts receivable

 

(3,462

)

(4,353

)

Change in condominium inventory

 

1,993

 

(20,601

)

Change in prepaid expenses and other assets

 

1,806

 

(3,115

)

Change in accounts payable

 

(834

)

(976

)

Change in accrued and other liabilities

 

3,700

 

4,619

 

Change in payables to related parties

 

2,098

 

(1,074

)

Addition of lease intangibles

 

(1,402

)

(1,771

)

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

3,507

 

(21,646

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of real estate properties

 

 

(47,473

)

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(3,331

)

(31,553

)

Capital expenditures for real estate under development

 

(9,874

)

(28,316

)

Capital expenditures for real estate under development of consolidated borrowers

 

(583

)

(24,823

)

Additions of property and equipment

 

(7,139

)

(4,796

)

Change in restricted cash

 

(2,735

)

(925

)

Investment in notes receivable

 

(6,495

)

(26,983

)

Distributions from unconsolidated joint venture

 

 

696

 

Fees paid to related party for mezzanine loan arrangements

 

 

(2,405

)

Cash used in investing activities

 

(30,157

)

(166,578

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Financing costs

 

(480

)

(3,011

)

Proceeds from notes payable

 

18,823

 

117,014

 

Proceeds from mortgages of consolidated borrowers

 

1,700

 

23,285

 

Net borrowings on senior secured revolving credit facility

 

15,400

 

58,000

 

Payments on notes payable

 

(12,226

)

(37,673

)

Redemptions of common stock

 

(992

)

(3,130

)

Distributions

 

(2,611

)

(2,994

)

Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders

 

2,525

 

1,870

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders

 

(254

)

(829

)

Change in payables to related parties

 

 

(328

)

Cash provided by financing activities

 

21,885

 

152,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(1,354

)

1,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(6,119

)

(34,909

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

25,260

 

78,498

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

19,141

 

$

43,589

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

1.         Business

 

Organization

 

Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. (which may be referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was incorporated in November 2004 as a Maryland corporation and has elected to be taxed, and currently qualifies, as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes.

 

We operate commercial real estate or real estate-related assets located in and outside the United States on an opportunistic basis.  In particular, we have focused on acquiring properties with significant possibilities for short-term capital appreciation, such as those requiring development, redevelopment, or repositioning, or those located in markets and submarkets with higher volatility, lower barriers to entry, and high growth potential.  We have acquired a wide variety of properties, including office, industrial, retail, hospitality, recreation and leisure, multifamily, and other properties.  We have purchased existing and newly constructed properties and properties under development or construction, including multifamily properties.  We have also originated two mezzanine loans.  We completed our first property acquisition in March 2006, and, as of September 30, 2009, we wholly owned 11 properties and consolidated five properties through investments in joint ventures.  In addition, we are the mezzanine lender for two multifamily properties that we consolidate as variable interest entities and we have been deemed the primary beneficiaries, both of which were fully operational as of September 30, 2009.  We also have noncontrolling, unconsolidated ownership interests in three properties and one investment in a joint venture consisting of 22 properties that are accounted for using the equity method.

 

Substantially all of our business is conducted through Behringer Harvard Opportunity OP I, LP, a Texas limited partnership organized in November 2004 (“Behringer Harvard OP I”), or subsidiaries thereof.  Our wholly-owned subsidiary, BHO, Inc., a Delaware corporation, owns less than a 0.1% interest in Behringer Harvard OP I as its sole general partner.  The remaining interest of Behringer Harvard OP I is held as a limited partnership interest by BHO Business Trust, a Maryland business trust, which is our wholly-owned subsidiary.

 

We are externally managed and advised by Behringer Harvard Opportunity Advisors I, LLC (“Behringer Opportunity Advisors I”), a Texas limited liability company formed in June 2007.  Behringer Opportunity Advisors I is responsible for managing our day-to-day affairs and for identifying and making acquisitions and investments on our behalf.

 

Our office is located at 15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Addison, Texas 75001, and our toll-free telephone number is (866) 655-3600.  The name Behringer Harvard is the property of Behringer Harvard Holdings, LLC (“Behringer Harvard Holdings”) and is used by permission.

 

2.         Interim Unaudited Financial Information

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2009.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted in this report on Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

The results for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.  The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2009, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and consolidated statements of equity and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 have not been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary to fairly present our consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and our consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.   To conform to the current-year presentation, which presents bad debt expense separately on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, we reclassified to bad debt expense, $87 thousand and $274 thousand for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008, which was previously reported within property operating expenses on our consolidated statements of operations.

 

We have evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date of September 30, 2009 through November 13, 2009, which is the date the financial statements were issued.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

3.         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  These estimates include such items as purchase price allocation for real estate acquisitions, impairment of long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization, and allowance for doubtful accounts.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of other subsidiaries over which we have control.  All inter-company transactions, balances and profits have been eliminated in consolidation.  Interests in entities acquired will be evaluated based on applicable GAAP, which includes the requirement to consolidate entities deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIE”) in which we are the primary beneficiary.  If the interest in the entity is determined not to be a VIE, then the entities will be evaluated for consolidation based on legal form, economic substance, and the extent to which we have control and/or substantive participating rights under the respective ownership agreement.  In the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, all dollar and share amounts in tabulation are in thousands of dollars and shares, respectively, unless otherwise noted.

 

There are judgments and estimates involved in determining if an entity in which we have made an investment is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary.  The entity is evaluated to determine if it is a VIE by, among other things, calculating the percentage of equity being risked compared to the total equity of the entity.  Determining expected future losses involves assumptions of various possibilities of the results of future operations of the entity, assigning a probability to each possibility, and using a discount rate to determine the net present value of those future losses.  A change in the judgments, assumptions, and estimates outlined above could result in consolidating an entity that should not be consolidated or accounting for an investment using the equity method that should in fact be consolidated, the effects of which could be material to our financial statements.

 

Real Estate

 

Upon the acquisition of real estate properties, we recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest as of the acquisition date, measured at their fair values.  The acquisition date is the date on which we obtain control of the real estate property.  These assets acquired and liabilities assumed may consist of buildings, any assumed debt, identified intangible assets and asset retirement obligations.  Identified intangible assets generally consist of the above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases, in-place tenant improvements and tenant relationships.  Goodwill is recognized as of the acquisition date and measured as the aggregate fair value of the consideration transferred and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired.  Likewise, a bargain purchase gain is recognized in current earnings when the aggregate fair value of the consideration transferred and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired.  Acquisition-related costs are expensed in the period incurred.

 

Initial valuations are subject to change until our information is finalized, which is no later than twelve months from the acquisition date.

 

We determine the fair value of assumed debt by calculating the net present value of the scheduled mortgage payments using interest rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities that management believes we could obtain.  Any difference between the fair value and stated value of the assumed debt is recorded as a discount or premium and amortized over the remaining life of the loan.

 

The fair value of any tangible assets acquired, consisting of land, land improvements, buildings, building improvements, tenant improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment, is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to the tangible assets.  Land values are derived from appraisals and building values are calculated as replacement cost less depreciation or management’s estimates of the relative fair value of these assets using discounted cash flow analyses or similar methods.  Furniture, fixtures, and equipment values are determined based on current reproduction or replacement cost less depreciation and other estimated allowances based on physical, functional, or economic factors.  The values of the buildings are depreciated over their respective estimated useful lives ranging from 25 years for commercial office property to 39 years for hotel/mixed-use property using the straight-line method.  Building improvements are depreciated over their estimated useful lives ranging from 7 to 25 years.  Tenant improvements are depreciated over the term of the respective leases.  Land improvements are depreciated over the

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

estimated useful life of 15 years, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated over estimated useful lives ranging from five to seven years using the straight-line method.  Our leasehold interest is depreciated over its remaining contractual life, or approximately 100 years.

 

We determine the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (2) management’s estimate of current market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to (a) the remaining non-cancelable lease term for above-market leases, or (b) the remaining non-cancelable lease term plus any fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.  We record the fair value of above-market and below-market leases as intangible assets or intangible liabilities, respectively, and amortize them as an adjustment to rental income over the determined lease term.

 

The total value of identified real estate intangible assets for acquired properties is further allocated to in-place lease values and tenant relationships based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with that respective tenant.  The aggregate value of in-place leases acquired and tenant relationships is determined by applying a fair value model.  The estimates of fair value of in-place leases include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods for the respective spaces considering current market conditions.  In estimating fair value of in-place leases, we consider items such as real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses as well as lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up period and carrying costs that would have otherwise been incurred had the leases not been in place, including tenant improvements and commissions.  The estimates of the fair value of tenant relationships also include costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal costs, and tenant improvements as well as an estimate of the likelihood of renewal as determined by management on a tenant-by-tenant basis.

 

We amortize the value of in-place leases acquired in the future to expense over the term of the respective leases.  The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial term and any anticipated renewal periods, but in no event does the amortization period for intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building.  Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and tenant relationship intangibles would be charged to expense.  As of September 30, 2009, the estimated remaining useful lives for acquired lease intangibles range from less than one year to approximately 11 years.

 

Other intangible assets include the value of identified hotel trade names and in-place property tax abatements.  These fair values are based on management’s estimates of the relative fair value of these assets using discounted cash flow analyses or similar methods.  The value of the trade names is amortized over its respective estimated useful life of 20 years using the straight-line method and the value of the in-place property tax abatement is amortized over its estimated term of ten years using the straight-line method.

 

Anticipated amortization expense associated with the acquired lease intangibles and acquired other intangible assets as of September 30, 2009 is as follows:

 

 

 

Lease / Other
Intangibles

 

October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

 

$

459

 

2010

 

1,806

 

2011

 

1,282

 

2012

 

1,039

 

2013

 

890

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization related to our consolidated investments in real estate assets and intangibles were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings and

 

Land and

 

Lease

 

Below-Market

 

Leasehold

 

Other

 

As of September 30, 2009

 

Improvements

 

Improvements

 

Intangibles

 

Leases

 

Interest

 

Intangibles

 

Cost

 

$

449,017

 

$

131,744

 

$

39,102

 

$

(25,505

)

$

16,205

 

$

10,439

 

Less: depreciation and amortization

 

(34,770

)

(467

)

(15,195

)

11,762

 

(536

)

(1,922

)

Net

 

$

414,247

 

$

131,277

 

$

23,907

 

$

(13,743

)

$

15,669

 

$

8,517

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings and

 

Land and

 

Lease

 

Below-Market

 

Leasehold

 

Other

 

As of December 31, 2008

 

Improvements

 

Improvements

 

Intangibles

 

Leases

 

Interest

 

Intangibles

 

Cost

 

$

438,228

 

$

131,299

 

$

39,399

 

$

(25,917

)

$

23,477

 

$

10,439

 

Less: depreciation and amortization

 

(21,407

)

(271

)

(11,096

)

8,350

 

(317

)

(1,414

)

Net

 

$

416,821

 

$

131,028

 

$

28,303

 

$

(17,567

)

$

23,160

 

$

9,025

 

 

Condominium Inventory

 

Condominium inventory is stated at the lower of cost or fair market value.  In addition to land acquisition costs, land development costs, and construction costs, costs include interest and real estate taxes, which are capitalized during the period beginning with the commencement of development and ending with the completion of construction.  At September 30, 2009, condominium inventory consisted of $16.3 million of finished units and $76 million of work in progress.  As of December 31, 2008, condominium inventory consisted of $9.3 million of finished units and $85.4 million of work in progress.

 

For condominium inventory, at each reporting date, management compares the estimated fair value less costs to sell to the carrying value.  An adjustment is recorded to the extent that the fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value.  We determine the estimated fair value of condominiums based on comparable sales in the normal course of business under existing and anticipated market conditions.  This evaluation takes into consideration estimated future selling prices, costs incurred to date, estimated additional future costs, and management’s plans for the property.  There were no inventory valuation adjustments related to our condominium inventory for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2009 or 2008.  However, we may experience valuation adjustments to our condominium inventory in the future.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We consider investments in highly-liquid money market funds or investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Restricted Cash

 

As required by our lenders, restricted cash is held in escrow accounts for real estate taxes and other reserves for our consolidated properties.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable primarily consist of straight-line rental revenue receivables of $10 million and $8.6 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, and receivables from our hotel operators and tenants related to our other consolidated properties.  The allowance for doubtful accounts was $10.4 million and $0.2 million as of  September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.  In September 2009, we recorded a $10.1 million charge (includes $5.2 million for straight-line rent) to the allowance for doubtful accounts related to our lease of the Chase Park Hotel and its operations to Kingsdell, L.P., our 5% unaffiliated partner in Chase Park Plaza and its hotel operator (see Note 12).

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets include prepaid directors’ and officers’ insurance, prepaid advertising, the fair value of certain derivative instruments, as well as inventory, prepaid insurance, and real estate taxes of our consolidated properties.  Inventory consists of food, beverages, linens, glassware, china, and silverware and is carried at the lower of cost or market value.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment

 

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of five to seven years.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred while renewals or improvements to such assets are capitalized.  Accumulated depreciation associated with our furniture, fixtures, and equipment was $5.4 million and $3.5 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

 

Investment Impairment

 

For real estate we wholly own, we monitor events and changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets may not be recoverable.  When such events or changes in circumstances are present, we assess potential impairment by comparing estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows expected to be generated over the life of the asset and from its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset.  In the event that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to adjust the carrying amount of the asset to estimated fair value.  We consider projected future undiscounted cash flows, trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist.  While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding factors such as market rents, economic conditions, and occupancy rates could significantly affect these estimates.

 

In addition, we evaluate our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and our investments in the Chase Park working capital loan and Royal Island bridge loans at each reporting date and if we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value, or if it is probable we will not collect all principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the working capital or bridge loans, we will record an impairment charge based on these evaluations.  While we believe it is currently probable we will collect all scheduled principal and interest with respect to our working capital and bridge loans, current market conditions with respect to credit availability and with respect to real estate market fundamentals create a significant amount of uncertainty.  Given this, any future adverse development in market conditions would cause us to re-evaluate our conclusions, and could result in material impairment charges with respect to our working capital or bridge loans.

 

In evaluating our investments for impairment, management may use appraisals and make estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the projected date of disposition of the properties, the estimated future cash flows of the properties during our ownership, and the projected sales price of each of the properties.  A change in these estimates and assumptions could result in understating or overstating the book value of our investments, which could be material to our financial statements.  The value of our properties held for development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date as well as estimates of future demand for the property type under development.  We have analyzed trends and other information related to each potential development and incorporated this information as well as our current outlook into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses.  Due to the judgment and assumptions applied in the estimation process with respect to impairments, including the fact that limited market information regarding the value of comparable land exists at this time, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated.

 

As a result of the continued adverse economic conditions including the general weakness in market rental rates and tenant renewals, we evaluated certain of our real estate investments for potential impairment as of September 30, 2009.  Based on our analyses, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $7.1 million related to our leasehold interest in an office building in London, England during the third quarter of 2009.

 

Other than the impairment charge discussed above, we believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, properties under development, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, and working capital and bridge loans is currently recoverable.  However, if market conditions worsen beyond our current expectations, or if our assumptions regarding expected future cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of our assets decrease or our expected hold periods decrease, or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value calculations, we may need to take additional charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets.  Any such non-cash charges would have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

Deferred Financing Fees

 

Deferred financing fees are recorded at cost and are amortized to interest income for notes receivable and interest expense for notes payable using a straight-line method that approximates the effective interest method over the life of the related debt.  Accumulated amortization of deferred financing fees was $6.8 million and $4.9 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Our objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks and to minimize the variability caused by foreign currency translation risk related to our net investment in foreign real estate.  To accomplish these objectives, we use various types of derivative instruments to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from interest rate risk attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate of LIBOR.  These instruments include LIBOR-based interest rate swaps and caps.  For our net investments in foreign real estate, we use foreign exchange put/call options to eliminate the impact of foreign currency exchange movements on our financial position.

 

We measure our derivative instruments and hedging activities at fair value and record them as an asset or liability, depending on our rights or obligations under the applicable derivative contract.  For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, the changes in the fair value of both the derivative instrument and the hedged items are recorded in earnings.  Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.  For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portions of changes in fair value of the derivatives are reported in other comprehensive income (loss) and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects earnings.  For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, changes in fair value are reported in other comprehensive income (loss) as part of the foreign currency translation gain or loss.  Changes in fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedges and ineffective portions of hedges are recognized in earnings in the affected period.  We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction.

 

As of September 30, 2009, we do not have any derivatives designated as fair value hedges, nor are derivatives being used for trading or speculative purposes.  See Notes 5 and 13 for further information regarding our derivative financial instruments.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

For our international investments where the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated using period-end exchange rates, while the statement of operations amounts are translated using the average exchange rates for the respective period.  Differences arising from the translation of assets and liabilities in comparison with the translation of the previous periods or from initial recognition during the period are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

The British pound is the functional currency for our Becket House investment operating in London, England and the Euro is the functional currency for the operations of our Central Europe Joint Venture.  We also maintain Euro-denominated bank accounts that are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate at each reporting period.  The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in our consolidated statement of equity.  The cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment was a gain of $0.9 million and $2.2 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”), which is reported in the accompanying consolidated statement of equity, consists of gains and losses affecting equity that are excluded from net income (loss) under GAAP.  The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of foreign currency translation gains and losses and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives designated as hedges.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize rental income generated from leases on real estate assets on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases, including the effect of rent holidays, if any.  Straight-line rental revenue of $1.6 million and $3 million was recognized in rental revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Hotel revenue is derived from the operations of The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera and consists of guest room, food and beverage, and other revenue and is recognized as the services are rendered.

 

Revenues from the sales of condominiums are recognized when sales are closed and title passes to the new owner, the new owner’s initial and continuing investment is adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the condominium, the new owner’s receivable is not subject to future subordination, and we do not have a substantial continuing involvement

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

with the new condominium.  Amounts received prior to closing on sales of condominiums are recorded as deposits in our financial statements.

 

Advertising Costs

 

Marketing costs, including the costs of model units and their furnishings, incurred in connection with the sale of condominiums are deferred and recorded as costs of sales when revenue is recognized.  Certain prepaid costs are capitalized and expensed over the stated terms of the contract.  All other advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Income Taxes

 

We elected to be taxed, and qualified, as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), beginning with the year ended December 31, 2006.  We are organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for taxation as a REIT under the Code, and we intend to continue to operate in such a manner, but no assurance can be given that we will operate in a manner so as to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT.  To qualify as a REIT, we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that we distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders.  As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax at the corporate level except for the operations of our wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries.  We have three taxable REIT subsidiaries that own and/or provide management and development services to certain of our investments in real estate and real estate under development.

 

On May 18, 2006, the State of Texas enacted a law which replaced the existing state franchise tax with a “margin tax,” effective January 1, 2007.  For the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we recognized a current and deferred tax provision of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to the Texas margin tax.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We have a stock-based incentive award plan for our directors and consultants and for employees, directors, and consultants of our affiliates.  Awards are granted at the fair market value on the date of grant with fair value estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model, which incorporates assumptions surrounding volatility, dividend yield, the risk-free interest rate, expected life, and the exercise price as compared to the underlying stock price on the grant date.  The tax benefits associated with these share-based payments are classified as financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we had no significant compensation cost related to our incentive award plan.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had cash and cash equivalents deposited in certain financial institutions in excess of federally insured levels.  We have diversified our cash and cash equivalents between several banking institutions in an attempt to minimize exposure to any one of these entities.  We regularly monitor the financial stability of these financial institutions and believe that we are not exposed to any significant credit risk in cash and cash equivalents or restricted cash.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or “FDIC,” generally only insures limited amounts per depositor per insured bank.  Beginning October 3, 2008 through December 31, 2009, the FDIC will insure up to $250,000 per depositor per insured bank; on January 1, 2010, the standard coverage limit will return to $100,000 for most deposit categories.  Unlimited deposit insurance coverage will be available to our non-interest bearing transaction accounts held at those institutions participating in FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program through December 31, 2009.

 

Noncontrolling Interest

 

We hold a primary beneficiary interest as a lender in two variable interest entities that own real estate properties and thus, we consolidate their accounts with and into our accounts.  Noncontrolling interest represents the noncontrolling ownership interest’s proportionate share of the equity in our consolidated real estate investments including the 5%, 8%, 10%, 15%, and 20% unaffiliated partners’ share of the equity in Chase Park Plaza, The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, Rio Salado Business Center, Frisco Square, and Becket House, respectively, as well as 100% of the equity of the two VIEs we consolidated as a lender and primary beneficiary.  Income and losses are allocated to noncontrolling interest holders based on their ownership percentage.

 

Reportable Segments

 

We have determined that we have one reportable segment, with activities related to the ownership, development and management of real estate assets.  Our income producing properties generated 100% of our consolidated revenues for

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  Our chief operating decision maker evaluates operating performance on an individual property level.  Therefore, our properties are aggregated into one reportable segment.

 

Earnings per Share

 

Earnings (loss) per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period.  As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, we had options to purchase 69,583 and 54,583 shares of common stock outstanding at a weighted average exercise price of $8.99 and $9.21, respectively.  These options are excluded from the calculation of earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

Inflation

 

The real estate market has not been affected significantly by inflation in the past several years due to the relatively low inflation rate.  However, we include provisions in the majority of our tenant leases that would protect us from the impact of inflation.  These provisions include reimbursement billings for common area maintenance charges, real estate tax and insurance reimbursements on a per square foot basis, or in some cases, annual reimbursement of operating expenses above a certain per square foot allowance.

 

4.         New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In November 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a standard which clarifies that an entity shall continue to use the cost accumulation model for its equity method investments.  It also confirms past accounting practices related to the treatment of contingent consideration and the use of the impairment model for equity method accounting. Additionally, it requires an equity method investor to account for a share issuance by an investee as if the investor had sold a proportionate share of the investment.  This standard was effective January 1, 2009, and applies prospectively.  The implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In April 2009, the FASB issued a staff position providing additional guidance for estimating fair value when there has been a significant decrease in market activity for a financial asset.  This staff position re-emphasizes that regardless of market conditions the fair value measurement is an exit price concept.  It clarifies and includes additional factors to consider in determining whether there has been a significant decrease in market activity for an asset or liability and provides additional clarification on estimating fair value when the market activity for an asset or liability has declined significantly.  This guidance is applied prospectively to all fair value measurements where appropriate and is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The implementation of this guidance on June 30, 2009 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting and disclosure requirements for the consolidation of variable interest entities.  The guidance eliminates exceptions to consolidating qualifying special-purpose entities, contains new criteria for determining the primary beneficiary, and increases the frequency of required reassessments to determine whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity.  It also contains a new requirement that any term, transaction, or arrangement that does not have a substantive effect on an entity’s status as a variable interest entity, a company’s power over a variable interest entity, or a company’s obligation to absorb losses or its rights to receive benefits of an entity must be disregarded.  The guidance is applicable for annual periods after November 15, 2009 and interim periods thereafter.  We are currently assessing the impact, if any, that this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

5.         Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

 

Fair value measurements are determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.  As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy) has been established.

 

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that we have the ability to access.  Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates,

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.  In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

Currently, we use interest rate swaps and caps to manage our interest rate risk and foreign exchange put/call options to manage the impact of foreign currency movements on our financial position for our net investments in foreign real estate joint ventures.  The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative.  This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, implied volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates.

 

We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s performance risk in the fair value measurements.  Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties.  However, as of September 30, 2009, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives.  As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2009:

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

$

 

$

217

 

$

 

$

217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

$

 

$

3,925

 

$

 

$

3,925

 

 

Derivative financial instruments classified as assets are included in other assets on the balance sheet while derivative financial instruments classified as liabilities are included in other liabilities.  See Notes 3 and 13 for further information regarding our use of hedging instruments.

 

Impairment of Real Estate Asset

 

As a result of the continued adverse economic conditions including the general weakness in market rental rates and tenant renewals, we evaluated certain of our real estate investments for potential impairment as of September 30, 2009.  Based on our analyses, we recorded non-cash impairment charges totaling $9.8 million related to our leasehold interest in an office building in London, England for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  The inputs used to calculate the fair value of this asset included projected cash flows and a risk-adjusted rate of return that we estimated would be used by a market participant in valuing this asset.  This fair value estimate is considered Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about our asset measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2009:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

(Loss)

 

Asset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leasehold interest, net

 

$

 

$

 

$

15,669

 

$

15,669

 

$

(9,841

)

 

6.                                      Fair Value Disclosure of Financial Instruments

 

We determined the following disclosure of estimated fair values using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.  However, considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop the related estimates of fair value.  Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments.  The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

 

As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, management estimated that the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, other liabilities, payables/receivables from related parties, and distributions payable were at amounts that reasonably approximated their fair value based on their highly-liquid nature and/or short-term maturities and the carrying value of notes receivable reasonably approximated fair value based on expected interest rates for notes to similar borrowers with similar terms and remaining maturities.

 

The notes payable totaling $441.6 million and $416.2 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, have a fair value of approximately $446.5 million and $418.4 million, respectively, based upon interest rates for mortgages with similar terms and remaining maturities that management believes we could obtain.  Interest rate swaps and caps along with our foreign currency exchange forward contract are recorded at their respective fair values in prepaid expenses and other assets for those derivative instruments that have an asset balance and in other liabilities for those derivative instruments that are liabilities (See Note 5).

 

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on information available to our management as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.  Although our management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these consolidated financial statements since that date, and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

 

7.         Real Estate Investments

 

As of September 30, 2009, we wholly owned 11 properties and consolidated five properties through investments in joint ventures.  In addition, we are the mezzanine lender for two multifamily properties that we consolidate as VIEs, both fully operational as of September 30, 2009.  In addition, we have noncontrolling, unconsolidated ownership interests in three properties and one investment in a joint venture consisting of 22 properties that are accounted for using the equity method.  Capital contributions, distributions, and profits and losses of these properties are allocated in accordance with the terms of the applicable partnership agreement.

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

The following table presents certain information about our unconsolidated investments as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value of Investment

 

Property Name

 

Ownership
Interest

 

September 30,
2009

 

December 31,
2008

 

Royal Island

 

30

%

$

22,430

 

$

22,060

 

GrandMarc at Westberry Place

 

50

%

7,130

 

7,324

 

GrandMarc at the Corner

 

50

%

6,663

 

5,527

 

Central Europe Joint Venture

 

47

%

26,784

 

27,405

 

Total

 

 

 

$

63,007

 

$

62,316

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consisted of our proportionate share of the combined assets and liabilities of our investment properties as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,
2009

 

December 31,
2008

 

Real estate assets, net

 

$

382,760

 

$

371,223

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

15,272

 

24,636

 

Other assets

 

3,267

 

2,791

 

Total assets

 

$

401,299

 

$

398,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

$

233,239

 

$

245,203

 

Other liabilities

 

18,620

 

25,442

 

Total liabilities

 

251,859

 

270,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

149,440

 

128,005

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

401,299

 

$

398,650

 

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized $1.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively, of equity in losses.  Our equity in losses from these investments is our proportionate share of the combined losses of our unconsolidated joint ventures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Revenue

 

$

6,208

 

$

4,662

 

$

17,580

 

$

8,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

1,816

 

2,031

 

4,888

 

4,358

 

Property taxes

 

205

 

216

 

612

 

659

 

Total operating expenses

 

2,021

 

2,247

 

5,500

 

5,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

4,187

 

2,415

 

12,080

 

3,960

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,508

 

2,111

 

7,413

 

4,245

 

Interest and other, net

 

3,913

 

4,582

 

10,157

 

7,504

 

Total non-operating expenses

 

6,421

 

6,693

 

17,570

 

11,749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(2,234

)

$

(4,278

)

$

(5,490

)

$

(7,789

)

Company’s share of net loss

 

$

(1,059

)

$

(1,987

)

$

(2,640

)

$

(3,518

)

 

8.         Variable Interest Entities

 

In 2006, we agreed to provide secured mezzanine financing with an aggregate principal amount of up to $22.7 million to unaffiliated third-party entities that own multifamily communities under development (the “Alexan Voss” in Houston, Texas and “Alexan Black Mountain” in Henderson, Nevada properties, respectively).  These entities also have secured construction loans with third-party lenders, with an aggregate principal amount of up to $68.6 million.  Our mezzanine loans are subordinate to the construction loans.  In addition, we have entered into option agreements allowing us to purchase the ownership interests in Alexan Voss and Alexan Black Mountain after each project’s substantial completion and upon notification of completion from the developer.  As of September 30, 2009, the option agreement allowing us to purchase Alexan Black Mountain has expired.

 

In February 2009, we received the notice of completion on Alexan Voss.  Accordingly, pursuant to the option agreement, we had ninety days from the delivery of the notice of completion to exercise our option to purchase the completed property.  We have waived our rights to purchase the property.  Therefore, the general partner and mezzanine borrower at its sole discretion may elect to exercise its put option requiring us to purchase the property within 120 days upon the delivery of a written notice.  In September 2009, we agreed to an extension of the put option agreement that extends the date through which the general partner and mezzanine borrower may elect to exercise the put option through

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

January 23, 2010.  As of November 13, 2009, the general partner and mezzanine borrower have not elected to provide us with the put notice.

 

Based on our evaluation, we have determined that these entities meet the criteria of VIEs under GAAP and that we are the primary beneficiary of these variable interest entities.  Therefore, we have consolidated the entities, including the related real estate assets and third-party construction financing.  As of September 30, 2009, there was $87.7 million of related real estate assets related to Alexan Voss and Alexan Black Mountain, which collateralizes the outstanding principal balance of the construction loans.  The third-party construction lenders have no recourse to the general credit of us as the primary beneficiary, but their loans are guaranteed by the owners of the variable interest entities.  As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding principal balance under our mezzanine loans was $22.7 million, which is eliminated, along with accrued interest and loan origination fees, upon consolidation.  We, as the mezzanine lender, are in discussion with the mezzanine borrower and the senior construction lender to refinance the Alexan Black Mountain note payable.  In the third quarter of 2009, the original maturity date of the Alexan Black Mountain note payable was extended to December 29, 2009 pending continuing discussions to refinance or renew the note payable for a longer term.

 

In May 2007, for an initial cash investment of $20 million, we acquired an approximate 31% equity interest as a limited partner in the development and construction of a resort hotel, spa, golf course, marina, and residences on three islands located in the Commonwealth of Bahamas (“Royal Island”).  In December 2007, we participated in a bridge loan financing arrangement and committed up to $40 million as a bridge loan to the Royal Island entity for the continuing construction and development of the property.  In June 2009, we purchased the interest in the first of two superior tranches, the A-1 tranche, for $3.1 million.  The total amount outstanding to us at September 30, 2009, including accrued interest and fees, was $42.5 million (See Note 9).  Based on our evaluation, we have determined that the entity meets the criteria of a variable interest entity but that we are not the primary beneficiary.  Accordingly, we do not consolidate the Royal Island entity and instead account for it under the equity method of accounting.  At September 30, 2009, there was approximately $142 million of real estate assets under development related to Royal Island.

 

9.         Notes Receivable

 

Chase Park Plaza Working Capital Loan

 

We lease the hotel portion of the Chase Park Plaza property to the hotel operator, an unaffiliated entity that owns the remaining 5% of Chase Park Plaza.  In conjunction with the lease agreement, we made a working capital and inventory loan of up to $1.9 million to the hotel operator in December 2006.  The interest rate under the note is fixed at 5% per annum.  The term of the note is the earlier of December 31, 2016 or the termination of the related hotel lease agreement.  Annual payments of interest only are required each December with any remaining balance payable at the maturity date.  In accordance with the hotel lease agreement, the tenant will receive a reduction in its base rental payment due in January in the amount of the interest paid on the promissory note in the previous December.  This reduction in the lease payment is reflected as a straight-line adjustment to base rental revenue.  At September 30, 2009, the note receivable balance was $1.9 million.

 

Royal Island Bridge Loans

 

In December 2007, we participated in a bridge loan financing arrangement for the continuing development and construction of Royal Island.  The aggregate principal amount available under the bridge loan was $60 million consisting of three tranches.  Under the bridge loan we agreed to lend a tranche of up to $40 million, which is subordinate to the other two tranches.  The bridge loan accrued interest at the one-month LIBOR rate plus 8% per annum with accrued interest and principal payable at the maturity date, December 20, 2008, and is secured by the Royal Island property.  In June 2009, we purchased the interest in the first of the two superior tranches, the A-1 tranche, for $3.1 million.

 

Under the terms of the loan documents, the bridge loan could be extended once for a period of six months upon the satisfaction of certain conditions with notice given by the borrower by November 20, 2008 and a payment of an extension fee.  At the maturity date, not all of the conditions were satisfied and as a result, the bridge loan went into default and became a non-earning loan.  The balance owed to us at the time of default was $37.7 million including accrued interest and fees.  Discussions between the bridge loan lenders and the borrower to complete a satisfactory workout plan have begun; however, there are no assurances that a workout plan will be completed or that the loan will be reinstated by the borrower.  Accordingly, we may seek other actions under the loan documents to protect our investment including foreclosure, exercise of power of sale, or conveyance in satisfaction of debt.  In accordance with GAAP, from the time the loan went into default until the time that a foreclosure occurs, a satisfactory workout is completed, or the loan is reinstated by the borrower, we do not recognize interest income on the loan.

 

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In April 2009, we collected $2.1 million in unpaid interest and fees from the borrower.  At September 30, 2009, the loan balance owed to us for both tranches was $42.5 million, which includes $1.5 million of accrued interest and fees included in receivables from related parties at September 30, 2009.  Of the $42.5 million balance owed to us, $3.1 million represents the recently acquired A-1 tranche.  We have not recorded an allowance against the recorded balance as our estimate of the fair value of the Royal Island property securing the bridge loan exceeds the current carrying value of the loan, and accordingly, we believe it is probable that all of the outstanding balance is collectible.

 

While we believe it is currently probable we will collect all outstanding balances with respect to our notes receivable, current market conditions with respect to credit availability and to fundamentals within the real estate markets instill significant levels of uncertainty.  Accordingly, future adverse developments in market conditions would cause us to re-evaluate our conclusions and could result in material impairment charges.

 

10.      Capitalized Costs

 

We capitalize interest, property taxes, insurance, and construction costs to real estate under development.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 we capitalized $7.1 million of such costs associated with real estate under development and certain investments accounted for by the equity method, including $1.3 million in interest costs.  During the year ended December 31, 2008, we capitalized $53.9 million of costs associated with real estate under development and certain investments accounted for by the equity method, including $9 million in interest costs.  Capitalized interest costs include interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs.

 

Certain redevelopment costs including interest, property taxes, insurance, and construction costs associated with Chase Park Plaza have been capitalized to condominium inventory on our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2009.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we capitalized a total of $11.3 million of such costs associated with the condominium redevelopment at Chase Park Plaza.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, we capitalized a total of $28.7 million of costs associated with the condominium redevelopment at Chase Park Plaza and The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, including $4.8 million of interest and deferred financing costs.

 

During the first nine months of 2009, $0.5 million in costs were transferred from real estate under development to land on our balance sheet.  Also, during the first nine months of 2009, $4.9 million and $0.2 million of real estate under development costs were transferred to building and improvements and to furniture, fixtures, and equipment, respectively, on our balance sheet.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, $15.4 million in costs were transferred from real estate under development to land on our balance sheet.  Also, during the year ended December 31, 2008, $89.7 million and $7.2 million of real estate under development costs were transferred to building and improvements and to furniture, fixtures, and equipment, respectively, on our balance sheet.

 

11.      Notes Payable

 

Our notes payable balance was $441.6 million at September 30, 2009, as compared to $416.2 million at December 31, 2008, and consists of borrowings and assumptions of debt related to our property acquisitions as well as the notes payable of our mezzanine borrowers we consolidate as variable interest entities under GAAP and our borrowings under our $75 million senior secured credit facility.  Each of our notes payable is collateralized by one or more of our properties.  At September 30, 2009, our notes payable interest rates ranged from 2% to 6.3%, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 3.2%.  Of our $441.6 million in notes payable at September 30, 2009, $402 million represented debt subject to variable interest rates.  At September 30, 2009, our notes payable have maturity dates that range from October 2009 to January 2016.  In July 2009, we extended the maturity date of the Frisco Square I, LLC (Land) loan with the lender to October 28, 2009, pending ongoing discussions to extend this loan for one year as permitted under the terms of the loan agreement or as otherwise negotiated.  As of October 28, 2009, we had not come to an agreement with the lender to extend the loan.  Failure to agree to terms for a loan extension constitutes a default of the extended loan agreement.  The loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR + .25%, or 2.75% as of September 30, 2009.  We continue to make monthly payments of interest only under the loan agreement.  We believe that we are in compliance with all covenants under this loan agreement and we are currently in negotiations to extend or renegotiate this loan.  This loan is secured by real property and is unconditionally guaranteed by us.

 

Our loan agreements generally stipulate that we comply with certain reporting and financial covenants.  These covenants include among other things, notifying the lender of any change in management and maintaining minimum debt service coverage ratios.  At September 30, 2009, we are not aware of any non-compliance with our debt covenants under our loan agreements.  We have unconditionally guaranteed payment of the notes payable related to Frisco Square, Chase Park Plaza Hotel, Chase — Private Residences, Northborough Tower, Bent Tree Green, and Crossroads Office Park.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

In February 2008, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility providing for up to $75 million of secured borrowings.  The initial credit facility allowed us to borrow up to $75 million in revolving loans, of which up to $20 million was available for issuing letters of credit.  We have unconditionally guaranteed payment of the senior secured revolving credit facility.  The availability of credit under the revolving credit facility is limited by the terms of the credit agreement.  As of September 30, 2009, the maximum availability under the revolving credit facility was $64.7 million.  The outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility was $63.4 million.

 

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations for principal payments as of September 30, 2009:

 

Principal Payments Due:

 

 

 

Oct 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

 

$

54,909

 

2010

 

202,904

 

2011

 

138,761

 

2012

 

8,070

 

2013

 

16,664

 

Thereafter

 

19,244

 

Unamortized premium

 

1,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

441,574

 

 

12.          Leasing Activity

 

Future minimum base rental payments due to us under non-cancelable leases in effect as of September 30, 2009 for our consolidated properties are as follows:

 

 

 

Future
Minimum
Lease
Payments

 

October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

 

$

10,223

 

2010

 

36,393

 

2011

 

34,535

 

2012

 

33,428

 

2013

 

19,896

 

Thereafter

 

51,315

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

185,790

 

 

As of September 30, 2009, one of our tenants accounted for 10% or more of our aggregate annual rental revenues from our consolidated properties.  Kingsdell, L.P., our 5% unaffiliated partner in Chase Park Plaza and its hotel operator, leased the hotel and accounted for rental revenue of approximately $6.1 million, or approximately 12.8%, of our aggregate rental revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

 

Hotel occupancy rates and ADR have declined sharply nationwide in 2009, and as a result, the Chase Park Plaza lessee, Kingsdell, L.P., has been unable to pay the full amount of its lease payment.  Accordingly, in the third quarter 2009, we recorded a $10.1 million charge (includes $5.2 million for straight-line rent) to bad debt expense related to the unpaid balance.  We continue to work with the lessee to complete a satisfactory workout plan.

 

Approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million of contingent rent was included in rental revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.  Approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million of contingent rent was included in rental revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

 

13.      Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

We may be exposed to the risk associated with variability of interest rates that might impact our cash flows and the results of operations.  The hedging strategy of entering into interest rate caps and swaps, therefore, is to eliminate or reduce, to the extent possible, the volatility of cash flows.  In addition, we may be exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to our net investments in the Becket House leasehold interest and the Central Europe Joint Venture.  Accordingly, our hedging strategy is to protect our net investments in foreign currency denominated entities against the risk of adverse changes in foreign currency to U.S. dollar exchange rates.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Derivative instruments classified as assets were reported at their combined fair values of $0.2 million and $1.3 million in prepaid expenses and other assets at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.  Derivative instruments classified as liabilities were reported at their combined fair values of $3.9 million and $5.5 million in accrued and other liabilities at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded unrealized losses of $0.9 million to AOCI in our statement of equity to adjust the carrying amount of the interest rate swaps and caps qualifying as hedges at September 30, 2009.  Unrealized losses on interest rate derivatives for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 reflect a reclassification of unrealized losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense of $0.2 million.

 

The following table summarizes the notional values of our derivative financial instruments as of September 30, 2009.  The notional values provide an indication of the extent of our involvement in these instruments at September 30, 2009, but do not represent exposure to credit, interest rate, or market risks:

 

Type / Description

 

Notional
Value

 

Interest Rate/
Strike Rate

 

Maturity

 

Fair Value
Asset /
(Liability)

 

Cash Flow Hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate cap - Santa Clara Tech Center

 

$

35,115

 

6.00

%

June 15, 2010

 

$

 

Interest rate cap - Santa Clara Tech Center

 

$

17,000

 

6.00

%

June 15, 2010

 

$

 

Interest rate cap - Chase - Private Residences

 

$

30,000

 

6.00

%

December 15, 2009

 

$

 

Interest rate cap - Becket House

 

£

12,700

 

5.75

%

November 21, 2010

 

$

1

 

Interest rate swap - Becket House

 

£

12,700

 

5.50

%

November 21, 2009

 

$

(151

)

Interest rate swap - Crossroads

 

$

25,000

 

3.10

%

November 1, 2010

 

$

(743

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency put - Becket House

 

£

6,120

 

£

1.30

 

November 23, 2011

 

$

208

 

Foreign currency put - Central Europe Joint Venture

 

17,000

 

1.10

 

July 28, 2010

 

$

8

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap - Chase Park Plaza Hotel

 

$

80,594

 

3.82

%

November 15, 2010

 

$

(3,031

)

 

The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance
Sheet
Location

 

Fair Value at
September 30,
2009

 

Fair Value at
December 31,
2008

 

Fair Value at
September 30,
2009

 

Fair Value at
December 31,
2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivative contracts

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

$

1

 

$

6

 

$

 

$

 

Interest rate derivative contracts

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

 

 

(894

)

(1,468

)

Foreign exchange contracts

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

216

 

1,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

$

217

 

$

1,273

 

$

(894

)

$

(1,468

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate derivative contract

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

$

 

$

 

$

(3,031

)

$

(4,050

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives

 

 

 

$

217

 

$

1,273

 

$

(3,925

)

$

(5,518

)

 

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Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

The tables below present the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

 

 

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on
Derivative (Effective Portion)

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into
 Income (Effective Portion)(1)

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on
 Derivative (Effective Portion)

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into
 Income (Effective Portion)(1)

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Interest rate derivative contracts

 

$

256

 

$

(671

)

$

24

 

$

 

$

663

 

$

(590

)

$

55

 

$

 

 


(1)          Amounts related to interest rate derivative contracts are included in interest expense.

 

Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships

 

 

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on
 Derivative (Effective Portion)

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into
 Income (Effective Portion)(1)

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI on
 Derivative (Effective Portion)

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into
 Income (Effective Portion)(1)

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

(127

)

$

771

 

$

 

$

 

$

(1,052

)

$

617

 

$

 

$

 

 


(1)          We do not expect to reclassify any gain or loss from AOCI into income until the sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the respective investment in the foreign entity.

 

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

 

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Recognized in Income on

 

Recognized in Income on

 

 

 

Location of Gain or (Loss)

 

Derivative

 

Derivative

 

 

 

Recognized in Income on

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

Derivative

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Interest rate derivative contract

 

Interest expense

 

$

293

 

$

 

$

1,047

 

$

 

 

Credit risk and collateral

 

Our credit exposure related to interest rate and foreign currency derivative instruments is represented by the fair value of contracts with a net liability fair value at the reporting date.  These outstanding instruments may expose us to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the agreements.  However, we have not experienced any credit loss as a result of counterparty nonperformance in the past.  To manage credit risk, we select and will periodically review counterparties based on credit ratings and limit our exposure to any single counterparty.  Under our agreements with the counterparty related to our interest rate caps of Santa Clara Tech Center and Chase — The Private Residences, cash deposits may be required to be posted by the counterparty whenever their credit rating falls below certain levels.  Based on our agreement with the counterparty related to our interest rate swap of Crossroads Office Park, we may be required to post cash collateral of up to $0.6 million if the lender’s obligation to lend under our senior secured credit facility is terminated or the lender ceases to be a party to the senior secured credit facility and the value of the derivative is a liability on our consolidated balance sheet.  At September 30, 2009, no collateral has been posted with our counterparties nor have our counterparties posted collateral with us related to our derivative instruments.  See Notes 3 and 5 for further information on our derivative instruments.

 

14.      Distributions

 

We initiated the payment of monthly distributions in August 2006.  In April 2007, and through March 2009, the declared distributions rate was a 3% annualized rate of return, calculated on a daily record basis of $0.0008219 per share.  Pursuant to our Second Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan (the “DRP”), stockholders may elect to reinvest any cash distribution in additional shares of common stock.  We record all distributions when declared, except that the stock issued through the DRP is recorded when the shares are actually issued.

 

On July 14, 2009, our board of directors authorized a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.075 per share of common stock, which is equivalent to an annual distribution of 3% assuming a $10 price per share.  The distribution was payable to the common stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2009 and the distribution was paid on July 29, 2009.

 

On October 26, 2009, our Board of Directors authorized a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.075 per share of common stock, which is equivalent to an annual distribution of 3% assuming a $10 price per share.  The distribution is

 

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Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

payable to the common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2009, the record date previously established by the board on August 10, 2009.  The distribution was paid on November 3, 2009.

 

The following are the distributions declared by quarter for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

2009

 

Cash

 

DRP

 

Total

 

Per Share

 

3rd Quarter

 

$

1,192

 

$

2,948

 

$

4,140

 

$

0.08

 

2nd Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

 

1,063

 

3,007

 

4,070

 

0.07

 

Total

 

$

2,255

 

$

5,955

 

$

8,210

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

Cash

 

DRP

 

Total

 

Per Share

 

3rd Quarter

 

$

999

 

$

3,130

 

$

4,129

 

$

0.08

 

2nd Quarter

 

978

 

3,098

 

4,076

 

0.07

 

1st Quarter

 

969

 

3,086

 

4,055

 

0.07

 

Total

 

$

2,946

 

$

9,314

 

$

12,260

 

$

0.22

 

 

15.      Related Party Transactions

 

Behringer Opportunity Advisors I and certain of its affiliates receive fees and compensation in connection with our offering of common stock to the public, and in connection with the acquisition, management, and sale of our assets.  We terminated our initial public offering on December 28, 2007 and currently are offering shares of our common stock only to our existing stockholders through the DRIP.

 

Behringer Opportunity Advisors I, or its affiliates, receives acquisition and advisory fees of 2.5% of the contract purchase price of each asset for the acquisition, development or construction of real property or 2.5% of the funds advanced in respect of a loan.  Our advisor, or its affiliates, also receives reimbursement of acquisition expenses up to 0.5% of the contract purchase price of each asset or, with respect to a loan, up to 0.5% of the funds advanced.  Behringer Opportunity Advisors I or its predecessor-in-interest did not earn acquisition and advisory fees or acquisition expense reimbursements in the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  In the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we incurred $4.7 million in acquisition and advisory fees and $0.9 million in acquisition expense reimbursements.

 

We pay Behringer Opportunity Advisors I or its affiliates a debt financing fee equal to 1% of the amount of any debt made available to us.  We incurred $0.1 million and $2.4 million in debt financing fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

We pay HPT Management Services LP, Behringer Harvard Real Estate Services, LLC, or Behringer Harvard Opportunity Management Services, LLC (collectively, “BH Property Management”), affiliates of our advisor and our property managers, fees for management, leasing, and construction supervision of our properties, which may be subcontracted to unaffiliated third parties.  Such fees are equal to 4.5% of gross revenues plus leasing commissions based upon the customary leasing commission applicable to the same geographic location of the respective property.  In the event that we contract directly with a non-affiliated third-party property manager in respect of a property, we will pay BH Property Management an oversight fee equal to 0.5% of gross revenues of the property managed.  In no event will we pay both a property management fee and an oversight fee to BH Property Management with respect to any particular property.  We incurred and expensed property management fees or oversight fees totaling $1.5 million and $1.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we incurred less than $0.1 million of construction management fees payable to BH Property Management.  We did not incur any construction management fees to BH Property Management for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

 

We pay Behringer Opportunity Advisors I an annual asset management fee of 0.75% of the aggregate asset value of acquired real estate.  The fee is payable monthly in an amount equal to one-twelfth of 0.75% of the aggregate asset value as of the last day of the preceding month.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we expensed $4.1 million of asset management fees and capitalized less than $0.1 million of asset management fees to real estate.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we expensed $3.3 million of asset management fees and capitalized $0.2 million of asset management fees to real estate.

 

We will reimburse Behringer Opportunity Advisors I or its affiliates for all expenses paid or incurred by them in connection with the services they provide to us, including direct expenses and the costs of salaries and benefits of persons

 

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Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

employed by those entities and performing services for us, subject to the limitation that we will not reimburse for any amount by which our advisor’s operating expenses (including the asset management fee) at the end of the four fiscal quarters immediately preceding the date reimbursement is sought exceeds the greater of:  (1) 2% of our average invested assets or (2) 25% of our net income for that four quarter period other than any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and any gain from the sale of our assets for that period.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, we may reimburse the advisor for expenses in excess of this limitation if a majority of our independent directors determines that such excess expenses are justified based on unusual and non-recurring factors.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we incurred and expensed costs for administrative services totaling $1.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

 

At September 30, 2009, we had a payable to our advisor and its affiliates of $1.9 million.  This balance consists primarily of asset management fees and expenses and administrative service expenses payable to Behringer Opportunity Advisors I, management fees payable to BH Property Management, and other miscellaneous payables.  This payable is offset by a receivable from our advisor and its affiliates of $0.1 million, which is included in receivables from related parties at September 30, 2009.

 

We are dependent on Behringer Opportunity Advisors I and BH Property Management for certain services that are essential to us, including asset acquisition and disposition decisions, asset management, property management and leasing services, and other general administrative responsibilities.  In the event that these companies were unable to provide us with the respective services, we would be required to obtain such services from other sources.

 

16.      Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Incentive Award Plan (“Incentive Award Plan”) was approved by our board of directors on July 19, 2005 and by our stockholders on July 25, 2005, and provides for equity awards to our directors and consultants and to employees, directors, and consultants of our affiliates.  In November 2008, the board of directors approved an amendment to the grantees’ stock option agreements for all awards granted prior to December 31, 2007, setting forth a revised vesting and expiration schedule.  Accordingly, all options that were previously outstanding and fully vested are subject to the revised vesting and expiration schedule as follows:  25% become exercisable in each of the calendar years 2010 and 2011 with the remaining 50% exercisable in the calendar year 2012.  Any vested awards not exercised in the calendar year specified are forfeited and no longer exercisable.  We did not recognize any incremental compensation cost resulting from these modifications.

 

On June 22, 2009, we issued options to purchase 5,000 shares of our common stock at $8.17 per share to each of our three independent directors pursuant to the Incentive Award Plan.  On July 24, 2008, we issued options to purchase 5,000 shares of our common stock at $9.50 per share to each of our three independent directors pursuant to the Incentive Award Plan.  The options issued in both 2009 and 2008 become exercisable one year after the date of grant.  As of September 30, 2009, options to purchase 69,583 shares of stock were outstanding, of which 15,000 are fully vested, at a weighted average exercise price per share of $8.99.  The remaining contractual life of the outstanding options is 4.1 years.  Compensation expense associated with our Incentive Award Plan was not material for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 or 2008.

 

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Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

17.      Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

Supplemental cash flow information is summarized below.

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Supplemental disclosure:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized

 

$

10,522

 

$

7,902

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

 

$

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment additions and purchases of real estate in accrued liabilities

 

$

140

 

$

256

 

Capital expenditures for real estate under development in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

1,123

 

$

3,259

 

Capital expenditures for real estate under development of consolidated borrowers in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

 

$

2,468

 

Amortization of deferred financing fees in properties under development

 

$

218

 

$

378

 

Amortization of deferred financing fees in properties under development of consolidated borrowers

 

$

 

$

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Assumed debt on acquisition of real estate investment

 

$

 

$

22,229

 

 

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Item 2.                    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto:

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This section contains forward-looking statements, including discussion and analysis of the financial condition of Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc. and our subsidiaries (which may be referred to herein as the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), our anticipated capital expenditures required to complete projects, amounts of anticipated cash distributions to our stockholders in the future, and other matters.  These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are the intent, belief, or current expectations of our management based on their knowledge and understanding of the business and industry.  Words such as “may,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.

 

Forward-looking statements that were true at the time made may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false.  We caution investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date of this report on Form 10-Q.  We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in the Form 10-Q include changes in general economic conditions, changes in real estate conditions, construction costs that may exceed estimates, construction delays, increases in interest rates, lease-up risks, inability to obtain new tenants upon the expiration of existing leases, and the potential need to fund tenant improvements or other capital expenditures out of operating cash flow.  The forward-looking statements should be read in light of the risk factors identified in Part II, Item 1A of this report on Form 10-Q, the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and the risks identified in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009, each as filed with the SEC.

 

Cautionary Note

 

The representations, warranties, and covenants made by us in any agreement filed as an exhibit to this report on Form 10-Q are made solely for the benefit of the parties to the agreement, including, in some cases, for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to the agreement, and should not be deemed to be representations, warranties or covenants to or with any other parties.  Moreover, these representations, warranties or covenants should not be relied upon as accurately describing or reflecting the current state of our affairs.

 

Executive Overview

 

We are a Maryland corporation that was formed in November 2004 to invest in and operate commercial real estate or real-estate related assets located in or outside the United States on an opportunistic basis.  We conduct substantially all of our business through our operating partnership and its subsidiaries. We are organized and qualify as a real-estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes.

 

We are externally managed and advised by Behringer Harvard Opportunity Advisors I, LLC (“Behringer Opportunity Advisors I”), a Texas limited liability company formed in June 2007.  Behringer Opportunity Advisors I is responsible for managing our day-to-day affairs and for identifying and making acquisitions and investments on our behalf.

 

As of September 30, 2009, we had invested in 22 assets:  11 consolidated wholly-owned properties; five properties consolidated through investments in joint ventures, including two hotel and development properties and a mixed-used property; an investment in an island development accounted for under the equity method; an investment in a portfolio of 22 properties located in four Central European countries accounted for under the equity method; two investments in student housing projects in Texas and Virginia, also accounted for under the equity method; and two multifamily properties deemed to be variable interest entities that we consolidate as a mezzanine lender.  Our investment properties are located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, London, England, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia.

 

Market Outlook

 

During 2008 and continuing into 2009, the U.S. and global economy experienced a significant downturn.  This downturn included disruptions in the broader financial and credit markets, declining consumer confidence, and an increase in unemployment rates.  These conditions have contributed to weakened market conditions.  Due to the struggling U.S. and

 

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global economies, we believe that overall demand for office space will continue to decline due to losses in the financial and professional services industries and that corresponding rental rates will remain weak at least through the remainder of the current year.  We also believe that tenant defaults across the nation are likely to increase in the short-term.  To date, we have not experienced any significant tenant defaults.

 

The hospitality industry continues to be negatively affected by the poor global economy.  Smith Travel Research indicates that the national overall occupancy rate for hospitality properties in the United States declined from 64.8% in the second quarter of 2008 to 57.8% in the second quarter of 2009.  The national overall Average Daily Rate (“ADR”) has also declined, from $107.80 in the second quarter of 2008 to $97.37 in the second quarter of 2009.  This weakening of the hospitality industry is expected to continue throughout the remainder of 2009.

 

Within the multi-family industry, weak U.S. labor markets and high unemployment rates across the nation have been key factors contributing to high vacancy rates.  Property and Portfolio Research (“PPR”) expects that vacancy rates will continue to climb through the remainder of 2009.  The absence of new supply however, combined with more favorable economic news for the economy over the next few years, is expected to help the industry to recover within five years.

 

Ten of our real estate assets are located in Texas.  These assets are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metropolitan areas.  These markets and Texas in general have historically been more resistant to recessionary trends than much of the nation.  According to PPR, office vacancy rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth market continued to rise through the first half of 2009.  This was due in large part to office employment declines in the financial activities, professional, and business services industries.  However, despite these declines, leasing activity continues and supply is not as oversaturated in this market as in many.  Through the remainder of the year and into 2010, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston are expected to react similarly to the nation as a whole.  However, the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston markets are well-positioned to grow in the long-term.

 

We have several projects in various stages of development including Rio Salado located in Phoenix, Arizona; Frisco Square located in Frisco, Texas; The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera located in Edwards, Colorado; and, Royal Island, located in The Bahamas.  Due in large part to the struggling U.S. and global economies, we have decided to defer further substantive development activities on these projects for the near term.

 

While it is unclear as to when the overall economy will recover, we do not expect conditions to improve significantly in the near future.  Management expects that the current volatility in the capital markets will continue, at least in the short-term.  This volatility has significantly impacted the availability of credit for borrowers.  This tightening of credit may hinder our ability to take advantage of current opportunities in the marketplace.  We have placed a high priority on maintaining strong relationships with banks and other lenders.  We believe, though the opportunities for obtaining new credit have diminished, that our strong relationships with our lenders will ensure that opportunities for securing credit will continue to be available to us.

 

As a result of the existing economic conditions, our primary short-term objectives are to preserve capital and sustain property values.  Our long-term objectives are to realize growth in the value of our investments, to enhance the value we will receive upon the sale of our assets, to preserve, protect, and return investors’ capital contributions, to grow net cash from operations such that cash is available for distributions, and to provide investors with return of their investment.  We believe that our experience in real-estate investing and our excellent reputation will prove beneficial and that we are well-positioned to meet both our short-term and long-term objectives.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our principal demands for funds for the next twelve months and beyond will be for the payment of costs associated with the lease-up of available space at our operating properties (including commissions, tenant improvements, and capital improvements), for certain ongoing costs at our development properties, for the payment of operating expenses and distributions, and for the payment of interest and principal on our outstanding indebtedness.  Generally, cash needs for items other than costs associated with the lease-up of available space at our operating properties (including commissions, tenant improvements, and capital improvements) and ongoing costs at our development properties are expected to be met from operations and borrowings.

 

We expect to fund our short-term liquidity requirements by using the short-term borrowings and cash flow from the operations of our current investments.  Operating cash flows are expected to be flat due to rental revenue stabilizing on our operating properties combined with lower hotel revenues at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera offset by anticipated higher condominium sales at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza.  For both our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements, other potential future sources of capital may include proceeds from secured or unsecured financings from banks or other lenders, proceeds from the sale of our investments, if and when any are sold, and undistributed funds from operations.  If necessary, we may use financings or other sources of capital in the event of unforeseen significant capital expenditures.

 

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Debt Financings

 

We may, from time to time, make mortgage, bridge, or mezzanine loans and other loans for investments or property development.  We may obtain financing at the time an investment is made or at such later time as determined to be necessary, depending on multiple factors.

 

Our notes payable increased to $441.6 million at September 30, 2009 from $416.2 million at December 31, 2008 primarily as a result of notes payable associated with properties under development, borrowings under our senior secured credit facility, and new borrowings associated with Bent Tree Green.  Each of our loans is secured by one or more of our properties.  At September 30, 2009, our notes payable interest rates ranged from 2% to 6.3%, with a weighted average interest rate of 3.2%.  Generally, our notes payable mature at approximately two to ten years from origination and require payments of interest only for approximately two to five years, with all principal and interest due at maturity.  At September 30, 2009, our notes payable had maturity dates that range from October 2009 to January 2016.  Our loan agreements generally stipulate that we comply with certain reporting and financial covenants.  These covenants include, among other things, notifying the lender of any change in management and maintaining minimum debt service coverage ratios.  At September 30, 2009, we believe we were in compliance with each of the debt covenants under our loan agreements.

 

Recently, the U.S. credit markets and the sub-prime residential mortgage market have experienced severe dislocations and liquidity disruptions.  Sub-prime mortgage loans have experienced increasing rates of delinquency, foreclosure and loss.  Although we have not directly or indirectly invested in sub-prime mortgage loans, these and other related events continue to have a significant impact on the capital markets associated not only with sub-prime mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations, but also with the U.S. housing, credit and financial markets as a whole.

 

The commercial real estate debt markets are currently experiencing volatility as a result of certain factors, including the tightening of underwriting standards by lenders and credit rating agencies and the significant inventory of unsold collateralized mortgage-backed securities in the market.  Credit spreads for major sources of capital have widened significantly as investors have demanded a higher risk premium.  This is resulting in lenders increasing the cost for debt financing.

 

Current economic conditions, as well as few unmortgaged assets, negatively impact our ability to finance capital needs through borrowings.  Current market conditions also make it more difficult to refinance assets when their mortgages mature.  In general, in the current market lenders have increased the amount of equity required to support either new or existing borrowings.

 

Consequently, there is greater uncertainty regarding our ability to access the credit markets in order to attract financing on reasonable terms.  Our ability to borrow funds to finance future acquisitions or refinance existing debt obligations could be adversely affected by our inability to secure permanent financing on reasonable terms, if at all.

 

In addition, capitalization rates (or cap rates) for real estate properties have increased.  Cap rates and property prices move inversely so that an increase in cap rates should, without an increase in property net operating income, result in a decrease in property value.  Although this development is positive for new property acquisitions, the overall impact will likely be negative for us because we believe it will further strain our ability to finance our business using existing assets and to refinance debt on our existing assets because our properties may be viewed as less valuable.

 

Should the overall cost of borrowings increase, either by increases in the index rates or by increases in lender spreads, we will need to factor such increases into the economics of our developments and property contributions.  This may result in our investment operations generating lower overall economic returns and a reduced level of cash flow, which could potentially impact our ability to make distributions to our stockholders at current levels.  In addition, the recent dislocations in the debt markets have reduced the amount of capital that is available to finance real estate, which, in turn: (1) leads to a decline in real estate values generally; (2) slows real estate transaction activity; (3) reduces the loan to value upon which lenders are willing to extend debt and (4) results in difficulty in refinancing debt as it becomes due, all of which may reasonably be expected to have a material adverse impact on the value of real estate investments and the revenues, income or cash flow from the acquisition and operations of real properties and mortgage loans.

 

If the current debt market environment persists, we may modify our investment strategies in order to seek to optimize our portfolio performance.  Our strategies may include, among other options, limiting or eliminating the use of debt and focusing on those investments that do not require the use of leverage to meet our portfolio goals.

 

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One of our principal long-term liquidity requirements includes the repayment of maturing debt, including borrowings under our senior secured credit facility discussed below.  The following table provides information with respect to the contractual maturities and scheduled principal repayments of our indebtedness as of September 30, 2009.  The table does not represent any extension options.

 

 

 

Payments Due by Period

 

 

 

2009

 

2010-2011

 

2012-2013

 

After 2013

 

Total

 

Principal payments - fixed rate debt

 

$

70

 

$

927

 

$

18,324

 

$

19,244

 

$

38,565

 

Interest payments - fixed rate debt

 

582

 

4,633

 

4,118

 

2,263

 

11,596

 

Principal payments - variable rate debt

 

54,839

 

340,738

 

6,410

 

 

401,987

 

Interest payments - variable rate debt (based on rates in effect as of September 30, 2009)

 

3,028

 

8,628

 

207

 

 

11,863

 

Total

 

$

58,519

 

$

354,926

 

$

29,059

 

$

21,507

 

$

464,011

 

 

Included within the table above are amounts due related to the Alexan Black Mountain and Alexan Voss notes payable.  The notes payable related to Alexan Black Mountain and Alexan Voss are not our obligations but are the obligations of our mezzanine borrowers.  Of the $54.9 million variable rate debt principal payments due in 2009, $29 million is related to Alexan Black Mountain.  We, as the mezzanine lender, are in discussion with the mezzanine borrower and the senior construction lender to refinance the Alexan Black Mountain note payable.  In September 2009, the maturity date of the Alexan Black Mountain note payable was extended to December 29, 2009 pending continuing discussions to refinance or renew the note payable for a longer term.  In addition, $25.8 million of the principal payments under variable rate debt due in 2009 is related to the Frisco Square I, LLC (Land) loan which originally matured July 29, 2009.  We have extended the maturity date of the loan thru October 28, 2009 pending ongoing discussions to extend this loan with the lender as permitted under the terms of the loan agreement or as otherwise negotiated.  As of October 28, 2009, we had not come to an agreement with the lender to extend the loan.  Failure to agree to terms for a loan extension constitutes a default of the extended loan agreement.  The loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR + .25%, or 2.75% as of September 30, 2009.  We continue to make monthly payments of interest only under the loan agreement.  We believe that we are in compliance with all covenants under this loan agreement and we are currently in negotiations to extend or renegotiate this loan.  This loan is secured by real property and is unconditionally guaranteed by us.  Of the $340.7 million variable rate debt principal payments due in 2010-2011, $39.5 million is related to the Alexan Voss loan, which matures in April 2010.  We, as the mezzanine lender, are in discussions with the mezzanine borrower and the senior construction lender to extend or refinance the Alexan Voss loan.

 

Credit Facility

 

On February 13, 2008, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) providing for up to $75 million of secured borrowings with Bank of America, as lender and administrative agent, and other lending institutions that become a party to the Credit Agreement.  The credit facility is secured by a first lien on all real property assets in a collateral pool consisting of six wholly-owned properties.  In May 2009, we entered into a separate loan agreement with another bank to place up to $8.75 million of debt on the Bent Tree Green property, which was part of the collateral pool securing the credit facility.  Accordingly, the Bent Tree Green property has been removed from the collateral pool.  Loans under the credit facility bear interest at an annual rate that is equal to a combination of (1) the LIBOR plus an applicable margin that, depending upon the debt service coverage ratio, may vary from 1.5% to 1.7%, or (2) the prime rate plus an applicable margin that, depending upon the debt service coverage ratio, may vary from 0% to 0.2%.  The credit facility matures on February 13, 2011.

 

We have unconditionally guaranteed payment of the senior secured revolving credit facility.  The availability of credit under the senior secured credit facility is limited by the terms of the Credit Agreement.  As of September 30, 2009, the maximum availability under the senior secured credit facility was $64.7 million and the outstanding balance was $63.4 million.  The cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheet of $19.1 million as of September 30, 2009 and additional amounts available under our senior secured credit facility are expected to fund our short-term liquidity requirements.  The proceeds of the senior secured credit facility have been used to fund ongoing costs at our development properties, to fund a portion of our acquisition of the Central Europe Joint Venture, and for general corporate purposes.

 

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Joint Venture Indebtedness

 

We have noncontrolling, unconsolidated ownership investments in three properties and one investment in a joint venture consisting of 22 properties.  Our effective ownership percentages range from 30% to 50%.  We exercise significant influence over, but do not control, these entities and therefore they are presently accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  At September 30, 2009, the aggregate debt held by unrelated parties, including both ours and our partners’ share, incurred by these ventures was approximately $153.2 million.

 

The table below summarizes the outstanding debt of these properties as of September 30, 2009.

 

 

 

Venture

 

Interest Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ownership

 

(as of

 

Carrying

 

Maturity

 

Properties

 

%

 

September 30, 2009)

 

Amount

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GrandMarc at the Corner

 

50

%

5.50

%(1)

$

26,919

 

December 31, 2009(1)

 

GrandMarc at Westberry Place

 

50

%

2.25

%

37,586

 

January 25, 2010(2)

 

Central Europe Joint Venture

 

47

%

2.50

%(3)

88,740

 

March 1, 2012(4)

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

153,245

 

 

 

 


(1)

The GrandMarc at the Corner loan has been extended through December 31, 2009 pending the completion of refinancing with another lender. The interest rate during the extension period is subject to a floor of 5.5%. We expect to close on the refinancing of this loan in the late fourth quarter of 2009.

(2)

We expect to refinance or extend the GrandMarc at Westberry Place loan.

(3)

Represents the weighted average interest rate of the various notes payable secured by the 22 properties in the Central Europe Joint Venture.

(4)

Represents the weighted average maturity date of the various notes payable secured by the 22 properties in the Central Europe Joint Venture.

 

Results of Operations

 

As of September 30, 2009, we had invested in 22 assets:  11 consolidated wholly-owned properties; five properties consolidated through investments in joint ventures, including two hotel and development properties and a mixed-used property; an investment in an island development accounted for under the equity method; an investment in a portfolio of 22 properties located in four Central European countries accounted for under the equity method; two investments in student housing projects in Texas and Virginia, also accounted for under the equity method; and two multifamily development properties as a mezzanine lender consolidated as VIEs under GAAP.  Our investment properties are located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, London, England, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia.

 

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Three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to three months ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

15,948

 

$

15,192

 

$

756

 

5

%

Hotel revenue

 

1,513

 

2,045

 

(532

)

-26

%

Condominium sales

 

1,964

 

4,315

 

(2,351

)

-54

%

Total revenues

 

$

19,425

 

$

21,552

 

$

(2,127

)

-10

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating expenses

 

$

6,623

 

$

6,793

 

$

(170

)

-3

%

Bad debt expense

 

10,277

 

87

 

10,190

 

11713

%

Cost of condominium sales

 

1,983

 

4,331

 

(2,348

)

-54

%

Interest expense

 

4,415

 

4,113

 

302

 

7

%

Real estate taxes

 

1,686

 

1,980

 

(294

)

-15

%

Impairment charge

 

7,109

 

 

7,109

 

n/a

 

Property management fees

 

613

 

583

 

30

 

5

%

Asset management fees

 

1,387

 

1,456

 

(69

)

-5

%

General and administrative

 

1,404

 

1,209

 

195

 

16

%

Advertising costs

 

233

 

708

 

(475

)

-67

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,863

 

6,783

 

80

 

1

%

Total expenses

 

$

42,593

 

$

28,043

 

$

14,550

 

52

%

 

Revenues.  Our total revenues decreased by $2.1 million to $19.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $21.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008.  The decrease in revenues is primarily due to:

 

·                  Decreased hotel revenue of $0.5 million, largely due to the negative effect of the poor global economy on the hospitality industry; and

 

·                  a decrease in condominium sales of $2.4 million for September 30, 2009 as compared to September 30, 2008.

 

We closed on the sale of three condominium units at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza during the three months ended September 30, 2009.  Of the remaining 52 units, 15 units were under sales contracts with non-refundable deposits and three units were reserved with refundable deposits as of September 30, 2009.

 

We expect rental revenue to be flat for the remainder of 2009 due to slowing lease-up of available space at our operating properties and moderating rental rates on rollover of existing leases in the current weak economy.  Condominium sales are expected to increase as we complete construction of units and close sales on units under contract and reserved at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza.

 

Property Operating Expenses.  Property operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $6.6 million as compared to $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, and were comprised of operating expenses from our consolidated properties.

 

Bad debt expense.  Bad debt expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $10.3 million as compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008.  The increase in bad debt expense was primarily due to a reserve for bad debt established at the end of the third quarter of 2009 for Chase Park Plaza.  Hotel occupancy rates and ADR have declined sharply nationwide in 2009.  As a result, the Chase Park Plaza lessee, Kingsdell, L.P., has been unable to pay the full amount of its lease payment.  We are currently working with Kingsdell to complete a satisfactory workout plan.  The $10.1 million reserve includes $5.2 million for straight-line rent.

 

Cost of Condominium Sales.  Cost of condominium sales, relating to the sale of condominium units at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $2 million as compared to $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

 

Interest Expense.  Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $4.4 million as compared to approximately $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and was primarily due to the increase in notes payable balances related to our acquisition of real estate properties and borrowings under our senior secured

 

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credit facility.  Our total notes payable at September 30, 2009 was $441.6 million as compared to $424.4 million at September 30, 2008.

 

Impairment Charge.  We recognized a $7.1 million non-cash impairment charge for the three months ended September 30, 2009, related to our Becket House investment, as a result of the continued adverse economic conditions including the general weakness in market rental rates and tenant renewals.  We did not recognize any impairment charges for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

 

Equity in Losses of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.  Equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures totaled $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, and consisted of net losses of $0.3 million for each of our noncontrolling interests in GrandMarc at Westberry Place and GrandMarc at the Corner, and a net loss of $0.5 million from our noncontrolling interest in the Central Europe Joint Venture.

 

Noncontrolling Interest.  Noncontrolling interest for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $3.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively and reduced our net loss for each period.  Noncontrolling interest represents the net income or loss that is not allocable to us from properties that we consolidate.

 

Property Management Fees.  Property management fees for both the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 totaled $0.6 million and were comprised of fees incurred by our consolidated properties.  We expect increases in property management fees in the future as available space at our operating properties is leased-up.

 

Asset Management Fees.  Asset management fees for the three months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $1.4 million as compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and were comprised of fees incurred by our consolidated properties.

 

General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $1.4 million as compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and were comprised of insurance premiums, auditing fees, transfer agent fees, legal fees, reimbursement for salaries and benefits of persons employed by Behringer Harvard Opportunity Advisors I that provide services to us, and other administrative expenses.

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to nine months ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

$

47,529

 

$

41,577

 

$

5,952

 

14

%

Hotel revenue

 

3,011

 

5,240

 

(2,229

)

-43

%

Condominium sales

 

13,893

 

4,315

 

9,578

 

222

%

Total revenues

 

$

64,433

 

$

51,132

 

$

13,301

 

26

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating expenses

 

$

19,438

 

$

17,955

 

$

1,483

 

8

%

Bad debt expense

 

10,620

 

274

 

10,346

 

3776

%

Cost of condominium sales

 

14,003

 

4,331

 

9,672

 

223

%

Interest expense

 

12,606

 

9,059

 

3,547

 

39

%

Real estate taxes

 

6,121

 

5,311

 

810

 

15

%

Impairment charge

 

9,841

 

 

9,841

 

n/a

 

Property management fees

 

1,812

 

1,781

 

31

 

2

%

Asset management fees

 

4,166

 

3,399

 

767

 

23

%

General and administrative

 

4,388

 

3,032

 

1,356

 

45

%

Advertising costs

 

632

 

1,853

 

(1,221

)

-66

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

21,877

 

18,550

 

3,327

 

18

%

Total expenses

 

$

105,504

 

$

65,545

 

$

39,959

 

61

%

 

Revenues.  Our total revenues increased by $13.3 million to $64.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $51.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The increase in revenues is primarily due to:

 

·                  rental revenue of $1.7 million from Crossroads Office Park which was acquired in June 2008;

 

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·      an increase of $3.1 million related to Alexan Black Mountain and Alexan Voss.  Alexan Black Mountain was fully operational for only seven of the nine months ended June 30, 2008 while Alexan Voss was not yet operational during the nine months ended September 30, 2008;

 

·      an increase in rental revenue of $0.7 million from Northborough Tower, which was acquired on February 26, 2008 and therefore contributed only seven months of revenue to the nine months ended September 30, 2008; and

 

·      condominium sales of $13.9 million as of September 30, 2009 as compared condominium sales of $4.3 million as of September 30, 2008.

 

Hotel revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $3 million as compared to $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, and consisted of revenues generated by the operations of The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera.  The hospitality industry continues to be negatively affected by the poor global economy.  Both occupancy rates and average daily rates for hospitality properties in the United States have declined compared to the same periods in 2008.

 

We closed on the sale of 19 condominium units at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Of the remaining 52 units, 15 units were under contract with non-refundable deposits and three units were reserved with refundable deposits as of September 30, 2009.

 

We expect rental revenue to be flat for the remainder of 2009 due to slowing lease-up of available space at our operating properties and moderating rental rates on rollover of existing leases in the current weak economy.  Condominium sales are expected to increase as we complete construction of units and close sales at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza.

 

Property Operating Expenses.  Property operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $19.4 million as compared to $18 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, and were comprised of operating expenses from our consolidated properties.

 

Bad debt expense.  Bad debt expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $10.6 million as compared to $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The increase in bad debt expense was primarily due to a reserve for bad debt established at the end of the third quarter of 2009 for Chase Park Plaza.  Hotel occupancy rates and ADR have declined sharply nationwide in 2009.  As a result, the Chase Park Plaza lessee, Kingsdell, L.P., has been unable to pay the full amount of its lease payment.  We are currently working with Kingsdell to complete a satisfactory workout plan.  The $10.1 million reserve includes $5.2 million for straight-line rent.

 

Cost of Condominium Sales.  Cost of condominium sales, relating to the sale of condominium units at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $14 million as compared to $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The increase is due to the increased number of condominiums sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

 

Interest Expense.  Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $12.6 million as compared to approximately $9.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and was primarily due to the increase in notes payable balances related to our acquisition of real estate properties and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility.  Our total notes payable at September 30, 2009 was $441.6 million as compared to $424.4 million at September 30, 2008.

 

Impairment Charge.  We recognized $9.8 million in non-cash impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, related to our Becket House investment, as a result of the continued adverse economic conditions including the general weakness in market rental rates and tenant renewals.  We did not recognize any impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

 

Equity in Losses of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.  Equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures totaled  $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $3.5 million for the nine months ended  September 30, 2008 and consisted of net losses of $0.4 million for each of our noncontrolling interests in GrandMarc at Westberry Place and GrandMarc at the Corner, a loss of $0.1 million for our noncontrolling interest in Royal Island, and a loss of $1.7 million for our noncontrolling interest in the Central Europe Joint Venture.

 

Noncontrolling Interest.  Noncontrolling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $8.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively, and reduced our net loss for each period.  Noncontrolling interest represents the net income or loss that is not allocable to us from properties that we consolidate.

 

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Property Management Fees.  Property management fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled $1.8 million and were comprised of fees incurred by our consolidated properties.  We expect increases in property management fees in the future as available space at our operating properties is leased-up.

 

Asset Management Fees.  Asset management fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $4.2 million as compared to $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and were comprised of fees incurred by our consolidated properties.  The increase in asset management fees was primarily due to the acquisition of Crossroads Office Park in June 2008 and the Central Europe Joint Venture in July 2008.  We expect asset management fees to stabilize in the future.

 

General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $4.4 million as compared to $3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and were comprised of insurance premiums, auditing fees, transfer agent fees, legal fees, reimbursement for salaries and benefits of persons employed by Behringer Harvard Opportunity Advisors I that provide services to us, and other administrative expenses.  The increase is primarily due to a $0.7 million increase for expenses incurred by our advisor for services provided to us, a $0.3 million increase in directors’ and officers’ insurance premiums, and $0.4 million related to other various corporate general and administrative activities.

 

Cash Flow Analysis

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $3.5 million and were comprised primarily of the net loss of $43.7 million and a change in accounts receivable of $3.5 million, offset by depreciation and amortization expense of $18.5 million, change in condominium inventory of $2 million, amortization of deferred financing fees of $2.4 million, equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures of $2.6 million, changes in accrued and other liabilities of $3.7 million, changes in payables to related parties of $2.1 million, bad debt expense of $10.6 million related to Chase Park Plaza, and a non-cash impairment charge of $9.8 million.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cash flows used by operating activities were $21.6 million and were comprised primarily of the net loss of $15.8 million, an increase in condominium inventory of $20.6 million, changes in prepaid expenses and other assets of $3.1 million, and changes in accounts receivable of $4.4 million, offset by depreciation and amortization expense of $15.1 million, equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures of $3.5 million, and an increase in accrued liabilities of $4.6 million.  Operating cash flows are expected to be flat due to rental revenue stabilizing on our operating properties combined with lower hotel revenues at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera offset by higher condominium sales at The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza.

 

Cash flows used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $30.2 million and primarily represent capital expenditures for real estate under development, including capital expenditures of consolidated borrowers totaling $10.5 million, investment in notes receivable of $6.5 million and additions of property and equipment of $7.1 million.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cash flows used in investing activities were $166.6 million and primarily represented acquisitions of real estate totaling $47.5 million, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures of $31.6 million, capital expenditures for real estate under development, including capital expenditures of consolidated borrowers totaling $53.1 million, and investment in notes receivable of $27 million.

 

Cash flows provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $21.9 million and were comprised primarily of net borrowings on our senior secured revolving credit facility of $15.4 million and proceeds from notes payable of $18.8 million, offset by payments on notes payable of $12.2 million.  Cash flows provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were $152.2 million and were comprised primarily of proceeds from notes payable of $117 million related to development activities at our Chase Park and Frisco Square properties, net borrowings on our senior secured revolving credit facility of $58 million, and proceeds from mortgages of our consolidated borrowers of $23.3 million, offset by payments on notes payable of $37.7 million.

 

Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations

 

Funds from operations (“FFO”) is a non-GAAP financial measure that is widely recognized as a measure of REIT operating performance.  We use FFO, defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts as net income (loss), computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding extraordinary items, as defined by GAAP, and gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus depreciation and amortization on real estate assets, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and subsidiaries, as one measure to evaluate our operating performance.  In addition to FFO, we use modified funds from operations (“Modified Funds from Operations” or “MFFO”), which excludes from FFO acquisition-related costs, impairment charges and adjustments to fair value for derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting, to further evaluate our operating performance.

 

Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time.  Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry investors and analysts have considered the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use

 

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historical cost accounting alone to be insufficient.  As a result, our management believes that the use of FFO and MFFO, together with the required GAAP presentations, provide a more complete understanding of our performance.

 

We believe that FFO is helpful to investors and our management as a measure of operating performance because it excludes depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, and extraordinary items, and as a result, when compared year over year, reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs, which is not immediately apparent from net income.  We believe that MFFO is helpful to our investors and our management as a measure of operating performance because it excludes costs that management considers more reflective of investing activities and other non-operating items included in FFO.  By providing FFO and MFFO, we present information which assists investors in aligning their analysis with management’s analysis of long-term, core operating activities.  We believe fluctuations in MFFO are indicative of changes in operating activities and provide comparability in evaluating our performance over time and as compared to other real estate companies that may not have acquisition activities or derivatives or be affected by impairments.

 

As explained below, management’s evaluation of our operating performance excludes the items considered in the calculation of MFFO based on the following economic considerations:

 

·      Impairment charges.  An impairment charge represents a downward adjustment to the carrying amount of a long-lived asset to reflect the current valuation of the asset even when the asset is intended to be held long-term.  Such adjustment, when properly recognized under GAAP, may lag the underlying consequences related to rental rates, occupancy and other operating performance trends.  The valuation is also based, in part, on the impact of current market fluctuations and estimates of future capital requirements and long-term operating performance that may not be directly attributable to current operating performance.  Because MFFO excludes impairment charges, management believes MFFO provides useful supplemental information by focusing on the changes in our operating fundamentals rather than changes that may reflect only anticipated losses.

 

·      Adjustments to fair value for derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting.  Management uses derivatives in the management of our debt and interest rate exposure.  We do not intend to speculate in these interest rate derivatives and accordingly period-to-period changes in derivative valuations are not primary factors in management’s decision-making process.  We believe by excluding the gains or losses from these derivatives, MFFO provides useful supplemental information on the realized economic impact of the hedges independent of short-term market fluctuations.

 

·      Acquisition-related costs.  In evaluating investments in real estate, including both business combinations and investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, management’s investment models and analysis differentiates costs to acquire the investment from the operations derived from the investment.  Prior to 2009, acquisition costs for these types of investments were capitalized; however beginning in 2009 acquisition costs related to business combinations are expensed.  We believe by excluding expensed acquisition costs, MFFO provides useful supplemental information that is comparable for each type of our real estate investments and is consistent with management’s analysis of the investing and operating performance of our properties.

 

FFO or MFFO should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) or an indication of our liquidity.  Neither is indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions, and each should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements.  Our FFO and MFFO may not be comparable to presentations by other REITs.

 

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The following section presents our calculation of FFO and MFFO and provides additional information related to our FFO and MFFO (in thousands, expect per share amounts):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(24,240

)

$

(7,819

)

$

(43,743

)

$

(15,836

)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

3,791

 

2,334

 

8,868

 

5,250

 

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate depreciation and amortization per income statement

 

6,863

 

6,783

 

21,877

 

18,550

 

Pro rata share of unconsolidated JV depreciation and amortization (1)

 

1,182

 

1,075

 

3,603

 

2,078

 

Noncontrolling interest depreciation & amortization(2)

 

(987

)

(893

)

(3,009

)

(1,891

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funds from operations (FFO)

 

$

(13,391

)

$

1,480

 

$

(12,404

)

$

8,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impairment charge

 

7,109

 

 

9,841

 

 

Noncontrolling interest share of impairment charge

 

(1,422

)

 

 

(1,968

)

 

 

(Gain) loss on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

(293

)

 

(1,047

)

 

Noncontrolling interest share of (gain) loss on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

15

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MFFO

 

$

(7,982

)

$

1,480

 

$

(5,526

)

$

8,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP weighted average shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

55,431

 

54,611

 

55,226

 

54,433

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MFFO per share

 

$

(0.14

)

$

0.03

 

$

(0.10

)

$

0.15

 

 


(1) This represents the depreciation and amortization expense of our share of depreciation and amortization expense of the properties which we account for under the equity method of accounting.

 

(2) This reflects the noncontrolling interest adjustment for the third-party partners’ proportionate share of the real estate depreciation and amortization.

 

Provided below is additional information related to selected non-cash items included in net loss above, which may be helpful in assessing our operating results.

 

·      Straight-line rental revenue of $0.5 million and $1.6 million was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $0.7 million and $3 million was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively;

 

·      Amortization of intangible lease assets and liabilities was recognized as a net increase to rental revenues of    $1.2 million and $3.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $1.2 million and $3.6 million was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively;

 

·      Amortization of intangible property tax abatement assets was recognized as an increase to real estate tax expense of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.  Amortization of intangible property tax abatement assets was recognized as an increase to real estate tax expense of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008;

 

·      Bad debt expense of $10.3 million and $10.6 million was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively (see Note 3 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements).  Bad debt expense of $0.1 million and $0.3 million was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively; and

 

·      Amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.8 million and $2.4 million was recognized as interest expense for mortgages and notes payable for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.6 million was recognized as a reduction of interest income for notes receivable for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.7 million and $1.5 million was recognized as interest expense for mortgages and notes payable for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.4 million was recognized as a reduction of interest income for notes receivable for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

 

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In addition, cash flows generated from MFFO may be used to fund all or a portion of certain capitalizable items that are excluded from MFFO, such as capital expenditures and payments of principal on debt, each of which may impact the amount of cash available for distribution to our stockholders.

 

As noted above, we believe FFO and MFFO are helpful to investors and our management as a measure of operating performance.  FFO and MFFO are not indicative of our cash available to fund distributions since other uses of cash, such as capital expenditures at our properties and principal payments of debt, are not deducted when calculating FFO and MFFO.

 

Distributions

 

Distributions are authorized at the discretion of our board of directors based on its analysis of our performance over the previous period, expectations of performance for future periods, including actual and anticipated operating cash flow, changes in market capitalization rates for investments suitable for our portfolio, capital expenditure needs, general financial condition, and other factors that our board deems relevant.  The board’s decision will be influenced, in substantial part, by its obligation to ensure that we maintain our status as a REIT.  In light of the pervasive and fundamental disruptions in the global financial and real estate markets, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to achieve expected cash flows necessary to continue to pay distributions at any particular level, or at all.  If the current economic conditions continue, our board could determine to reduce our current distribution rate or cease paying distributions in order to conserve cash.

 

Cash amounts distributed to stockholders during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $2.6 million.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, cash flows provided by operating activities was $3.5 million.  Accordingly, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, cash flow from operations exceeded cash amounts distributed to stockholders by $0.9 million.  Cash amounts distributed to stockholders during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $3 million.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cash flows used in operating activities was $21.6 million.  Accordingly, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, none of the cash flows from operating activities exceeded cash amounts distributed to stockholders.  The shortfall was funded principally from proceeds from our offering.

 

The following are the distributions paid and declared as of September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

Declared

 

 

 

Distributions Paid

 

Distributions

 

Distribution

 

2009

 

Cash

 

Reinvested

 

Total

 

Declared

 

Per Share

 

Third Quarter

 

$

1,192

 

$

2,947

 

$

4,139

 

$

4,140

 

$

0.08

 

Second Quarter

 

372

 

1,033

 

1,405

 

 

 

First Quarter

 

1,047

 

3,017

 

4,064

 

4,070

 

0.07

 

Total

 

$

2,611

 

$

6,997

 

$

9,608

 

$

8,210

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

Declared

 

 

 

Distributions Paid

 

Distributions

 

Distribution

 

2008

 

Cash

 

Reinvested

 

Total

 

Declared

 

Per Share

 

Third Quarter

 

$

1,039

 

$

3,085

 

$

4,124

 

$

4,129

 

$

0.08

 

Second Quarter

 

990

 

3,127

 

4,117

 

4,076

 

0.07

 

First Quarter

 

965

 

3,077

 

4,042

 

4,055

 

0.07

 

Total

 

$

2,994

 

$

9,289

 

$

12,283

 

$

12,260

 

$

0.22

 

 

On April 2, 2009, our Board of Directors voted to declare dividends on a quarterly basis rather than a monthly basis, thus generating significant administrative cost savings to our shareholders.  In addition, future distributions will be determined and paid in arrears rather than in advance of the period to which they apply.  On July 14, 2009, our board of directors authorized a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.075 per share of common stock, which is equivalent to an annual distribution of 3% assuming a $10 price per share.  The distribution was payable to the common stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2009 and the distribution was paid on July 29, 2009.  On October 26, 2009, our Board of Directors authorized a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.075 per share of common stock, which is equivalent to an annual distribution of 3% assuming a $10 price per share.  The distribution is payable to the common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2009, the record date previously established by the board on August 10, 2009.  The distribution was paid on November 3, 2009.

 

Over the long term, we expect that more of our distributions will be paid from cash flow from operations (except with respect to distributions related to sales of our assets).  However, operating performance cannot be accurately predicted due to numerous factors, including the financial performance of our investments in the current real estate environment, the types and mix of investments in our portfolio and the accounting treatment of our investments in accordance with our

 

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accounting policies.  As a result, future distributions declared and paid may continue to exceed cash flow from operating activities.

 

Share Redemption Plan

 

Our board of directors has authorized a share redemption program for stockholders who have held their shares for more than one year.  On March 30, 2009, our board of directors suspended, until further notice, redemptions other than those submitted in respect of a stockholder’s death, disability or confinement to a long-term care facility.  On May 11, 2009 and November 9, 2009, our board of directors approved certain amendments to the program related to the per share redemption price.  In accordance with the share redemption program as amended and restated, the per share redemption price will be as described in Part II, Item 2 of this quarterly report.  In the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, we redeemed 32,845 shares of common stock.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The preparation of these financial statements requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  We evaluate these estimates, including investment impairment, on a regular basis.  These estimates will be based on management’s historical industry experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

Below is a discussion of the accounting policies that we consider will be critical in that they may require complex judgment in their application or require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts, the accounts of VIEs in which we are the primary beneficiary, and the accounts of other subsidiaries over which we have control.  All inter-company transactions, balances and profits have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

There are judgments and estimates involved in determining if an entity in which we have made an investment is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary.  The entity is evaluated to determine if it is a VIE by, among other things, calculating the percentage of equity being risked compared to the total equity of the entity.  Determining expected future losses involves assumptions of various possibilities of the results of future operations of the entity, assigning a probability to each possibility and using a discount rate to determine the net present value of those future losses.  A change in the judgments, assumptions, and estimates outlined above could result in consolidating an entity that should not be consolidated or accounting for an investment using the equity method that should in fact be consolidated, the effects of which could be material to our financial statements.

 

Real Estate

 

Upon the acquisition of real estate properties, we recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest as of the acquisition date, measured at their fair values.  The acquisition date is the date on which we obtain control of the real estate property.  These assets acquired and liabilities assumed may consist of buildings, any assumed debt, identified intangible assets and asset retirement obligations.  Identified intangible assets generally consist of the above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases, in-place tenant improvements and tenant relationships.  Goodwill is recognized as of the acquisition date and measured as the aggregate fair value of the consideration transferred and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired.  Likewise, a bargain purchase gain is recognized in current earnings when the aggregate fair value of the consideration transferred and any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired.  Acquisition-related costs are expensed in the period incurred.

 

Initial valuations are subject to change until our information is finalized, which is no later than twelve months from the acquisition date.

 

The fair value of any tangible assets acquired, expected to consist of land, land improvements, buildings, building improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment, is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to the tangible assets.  Land values are derived from appraisals, and building and land improvements values are calculated as replacement cost less depreciation or management’s estimates of the relative fair value of these assets using discounted cash flow analyses or similar methods.  Furniture, fixtures, and equipment values are determined based on current reproduction or replacement cost less depreciation and other estimated allowances based on physical, functional, or economic factors.  The value of buildings is depreciated over the estimated useful lives ranging from

 

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25 years for commercial office property to 39 years for hotel/mixed-use property using the straight-line method.  Land improvements are depreciated over the estimated useful life of 15 years, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated over estimated useful lives ranging from five to seven years using the straight-line method.

 

We determine the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (2) management’s estimate of current market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to (a) the remaining noncancelable lease term for above-market leases, or (b) the remaining noncancelable lease term plus any fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.  We record the fair value of above-market and below-market leases as intangible assets or intangible liabilities, respectively, and amortize them as an adjustment to rental income over the determined lease term.

 

The total value of identified real estate intangible assets that we may acquire in the future is further allocated to in-place lease values and tenant relationships based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with that respective tenant.  The aggregate value of in-place leases acquired and tenant relationships is determined by applying a fair value model.  The estimates of fair value of in-place leases include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods for the respective spaces considering current market conditions.  In estimating fair value of in-place leases, we consider items such as real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses as well as lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up period and carrying costs that would have otherwise been incurred had the leases not been in place, including tenant improvements and commissions.  The estimates of the fair value of tenant relationships also include costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal costs and tenant improvements as well as an estimate of the likelihood of renewal as determined by management on a tenant-by-tenant basis.

 

We amortize the value of in-place leases acquired in the future to expense over the term of the respective leases.  The value of tenant relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial term and any anticipated renewal periods, but in no event does the amortization period for intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building.  Should a tenant terminate their lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and tenant relationship intangibles would be charged to expense.

 

Other intangible assets include the value of identified hotel trade names and in-place property tax abatements.  These fair values are based on management’s estimates of the relative fair value of these assets using discounted cash flow analyses or similar methods.  The value of the trade names is amortized over its respective estimated useful life of 20 years using the straight-line method and the value of the in-place property tax abatement is amortized over its estimated term of 10 years using the straight-line method.

 

We determine the fair value of assumed debt by calculating the net present value of the scheduled mortgage payments using interest rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities that management believes we could obtain.  Any difference between the fair value and stated value of the assumed debt is recorded as a discount or premium and amortized over the remaining life of the loan.

 

Investment Impairments

 

For real estate we wholly own, we monitor events and changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets may not be recoverable.  When such events or changes in circumstances are present, we assess potential impairment by comparing estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows expected to be generated over the life of the asset and from its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset.  In the event that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to adjust the carrying amount of the asset to estimated fair value.  We consider projected future undiscounted cash flows, trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist.  While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding such factors as market rents, economies, and occupancies could significantly affect these estimates.

 

In addition, we evaluate our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and our investments in the Chase Park working capital loan and Royal Island bridge loans at each reporting date and if we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value, or if it is probable we will not collect all principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the working capital or bridge loan, we will record an impairment charge based on these evaluations.

 

As discussed in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we have determined that Alexan Black Mountain meets the criteria of a VIE and that we are the primary beneficiary of this entity.  Therefore, we have consolidated this entity, including the related real estate assets and third party construction financing.  As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding principal balance under our mezzanine loan with Alexan Black Mountain was $9.7 million plus accrued interest, which is eliminated upon consolidation.  As of September 30, 2009, we believe that all of the amounts due under our mezzanine loan

 

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may not be collectible and to the extent that we would, in the future, deconsolidate the assets of Alexan Black Mountain, we would recognize an impairment for our mezzanine loan.

 

Though we believe it is currently probable that we will collect scheduled principal and interest with respect to our Chase Park working capital loan and our Royal Island bridge loans, current market conditions with respect to credit availability and with respect to real estate market fundamentals create a significant amount of uncertainty.  Given this, any future adverse development in market conditions would cause us to re-evaluate our conclusions, and could result in material impairment charges with respect to our working capital or bridge loans.

 

In evaluating our investments for impairment, management may use appraisals and makes estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the projected date of disposition of the properties, the estimated future cash flows of the properties during our ownership, and the projected sales price of each of the properties.  A change in these estimates and assumptions could result in understating or overstating the book value of our investments, which could be material to our financial statements.  The value of our properties held for development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date as well as estimates of future demand for the property type under development.  We have analyzed trends and other information related to each potential development and incorporated this information as well as our current outlook into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses.  Due to the judgment and assumptions applied in the estimation process with respect to impairments, including the fact that limited market information regarding the value of comparable land exists at this time, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated.

 

As a result of the continued adverse economic conditions including the general weakness in market rental rates and tenant renewals, we evaluated certain of our real estate investments for potential impairment as of September 30, 2009.  Based on our analyses, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $7.1 million related to our leasehold interest in an office building in London, England during the third quarter of 2009.  The total non-cash impairment charge recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $9.8 million, all of which is related to our leasehold interest in London, England.

 

Other than the impairment charge discussed above, we believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, properties under development, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, and working capital and bridge loans is currently recoverable.  However, if market conditions worsen beyond our current expectations, or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value calculations, we may need to take additional charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets.  Any such non-cash charges would have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

Item 3.                    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

 

For our net investments in foreign real estate properties, we use British pound and Euro foreign currency forward exchange contracts and foreign currency put/call options to eliminate the impact of foreign currency movements on our financial position.  At September 30, 2009, our foreign currency derivative contracts were reported at their fair value of $0.2 million within prepaid expenses and other assets in our consolidated balance sheet.  A 10% increase in the respective forward foreign currency - US dollar exchange rate would result in a $0.1 million decrease in fair value.  A 10% decrease in the respective forward foreign currency - US dollar exchange rate would result in a $0.3 million increase in fair value.

 

We maintain less than $0.1 million in Euro-denominated accounts at European financial institutions.  Accordingly, we are not materially exposed to any significant foreign currency fluctuations related to these accounts.  We do not enter into derivatives for trading or speculative purposes, nor do we maintain any market risk sensitive instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

We may be exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of long-term debt used to acquire properties and make loans and other permitted investments.  Our management’s objectives, with regard to interest rate risks, are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs.  To achieve these objectives, we will borrow primarily at fixed rates or variable rates with the lowest margins available and in some cases, with the ability to convert variable rates to fixed rates.  With regard to variable rate financing, we will assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposures that may adversely impact expected future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities.  We may enter into derivative financial instruments such as options, forwards, interest rate swaps, caps, or floors to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument or to effectively lock the interest rate portion of our variable rate debt.  Of our $441.6 million in notes payable at September 30, 2009, $402 million represented debt subject to variable interest rates, which included the mortgages payable of borrowers we consolidated.  If our variable interest rates increased 100 basis points, we estimate that total annual interest cost, including interest expensed, interest capitalized, and the effects of the interest rate caps and swaps, would increase by $2.8 million.

 

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At September 30, 2009, interest rate caps used to mitigate our interest rate risk classified as assets were reported at their combined fair value of less than $0.1 million within prepaid expenses and other assets.  Interest rate swaps classified as liabilities were reported at their combined fair values of $3.9 million in other liabilities at September 30, 2009.  A 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would result in a $0.6 million net decrease in the fair value of our interest rate caps and swaps.  A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in a $1.3 million net increase in the fair value of our interest rate caps and swaps.

 

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated, as of September 30, 2009, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2009, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Exchange Act and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

We believe, however, that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls systems are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud or error, if any, within a company have been detected.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no change in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.                    Legal Proceedings.

 

We are not party to, and our properties are not subject to, any material pending legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A.                 Risk Factors.

 

The following risk factors update and should be read in conjunction with the risk factors contained in the “Risk Factors” section set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and the risks identified in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009.

 

Until we generate sufficient cash flow from operating activities to cover distributions to our stockholders, we may make distributions from other sources, which may negatively impact our ability to sustain or pay distributions.

 

Distributions are authorized at the discretion of our board of directors based on its analysis of our earnings, cash flow, anticipated cash flow, capital expenditure requirements, general financial condition, and other factors that our board deems relevant.  Actual cash available for distribution may vary substantially from estimates.  In addition, to the extent we have significant capital requirements for our properties, our ability to make distributions may be negatively impacted.  If cash flow from operating activities is not sufficient to fully fund the payment of distributions, the level of our distributions may not be sustainable and some or all of our distributions will be paid from other sources.  For example, we may generate cash to pay distributions from financing activities, components of which may include borrowings (including borrowings secured by our assets) in anticipation of future operating cash flow.  Historically, the amount of our declared distributions has exceeded our cash flow from operating activities.  Because of the participation level in our DRP, which results in a reinvestment of distributions in shares of our common stock, the net cash that we have been required to pay in distributions has been less than cash flow from operating activities.  However, if the level of participation in our DRP changes, the net cash required to fund distributions may exceed cash flow from operating activities.  In addition, from time to time, our advisor and its affiliates may agree, but are not required, to waive or defer all, or a portion, of the acquisition, asset management or other fees or other incentives due to them, enter into lease agreements for unleased space, pay general administrative expenses or otherwise supplement investor returns in order to increase the amount of cash available to make distributions to our stockholders.  To the extent distributions are paid from financing activities, we will have less money available for other uses, such as cash needed to refinance existing indebtedness, which may negatively impact our ability to achieve our investment objectives.

 

Adverse economic and geopolitical conditions and dislocations in the credit markets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and ability to pay distributions to you.

 

The global financial markets have undergone pervasive and fundamental disruptions.  This volatility has had and may continue to have an adverse impact on the availability of credit to businesses, generally, and has resulted in the weakening of the U.S. and global economies.  Our business has been and may continue to be affected by market and economic challenges experienced by the U.S. economy or real estate industry as a whole or by the local economic conditions in the markets in which our properties are located, including the current dislocations in the credit markets.  These conditions, or similar conditions existing in the future, may have the following consequences:

 

·      the financial condition of our tenants, many of which are financial, legal and other professional firms, has been and may continue to be adversely affected, which may result in us having to increase tenant concessions, reduce rental rates or make capital improvements in order to maintain occupancy levels, or which may result in tenant defaults under leases due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, operational failures or for other reasons;

 

·      significant job losses in the financial and professional services industries may continue to occur, which may decrease demand for our office space, causing market rental rates and property values to be negatively impacted;

 

·      our ability to borrow on terms and conditions that we find acceptable, or at all, may be limited, which could reduce our ability to refinance existing debt, reduce our returns from our acquisition and development activities and increase our future interest expense;

 

·      reduced values of our properties may limit our ability to dispose of assets at attractive prices or to obtain debt financing secured by our properties and may reduce the availability of unsecured loans;

 

·      the value and liquidity of our short-term investments and cash deposits could be reduced as a result of a deterioration of the financial condition of the institutions that hold our cash deposits or the institutions or assets in which we have made short-term investments, the dislocation of the markets for our short-term investments, increased volatility in market rates for such investments or other factors; and

 

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·      one or more counterparties to our derivative financial instruments could default on their obligations to us, or could fail, increasing the risk that we may not realize the benefits of these instruments.

 

Further, in light of the current economic conditions, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to sustain the current level of our distributions or that the amount of distributions will increase over time.  If the conditions continue, our board may determine to reduce our current distribution rate or suspend distributions altogether in order to conserve cash.

 

Disruptions in the financial markets and adverse economic conditions could adversely affect our ability to secure debt financing on attractive terms and have affected the value of our investments.

 

The commercial real estate debt markets continue to experience volatility as a result of certain factors, including the tightening of underwriting standards by lenders and credit rating agencies and the significant inventory of unsold collateralized mortgage backed securities in the market.  Credit spreads for major sources of capital have widened significantly as investors have demanded a higher risk premium.  This is resulting in lenders increasing the cost for debt financing.  An increase in the overall cost of borrowings, either by increases in the index rates or by increases in lender spreads, may result in our investment operations generating lower overall economic returns and a reduced level of cash flow, which could potentially impact our ability to make distributions to our stockholders at current levels.  In addition, the recent dislocations in the debt markets have reduced the amount of capital that is available to finance real estate, which, in turn: (1) leads to a decline in real estate values generally; (2) slows real estate transaction activity; (3) reduces the loan to value upon which lenders are willing to extend debt; and (4) results in difficulty in refinancing debt as it becomes due.  If the current debt market environment persists, it may be difficult for us to refinance our debt coming due in 2010 and 2011 related to several of our portfolio assets and our credit facility.

 

Further, the recent market volatility will likely make the valuation of our investment properties more difficult.  There may be significant uncertainty in the valuation, or in the stability of the value, of our properties that could result in a substantial decrease in the value of our properties.  As a result, we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of our properties, and we may be required to recognize impairment charges, which will reduce our reported earnings.  Specifically, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009, we have taken approximately $2.7 million and $7.1 million, respectively, in impairment charges against our Becket House investment due to the uncertainty of valuations in the current volatile marketplace today.

 

The pervasive and fundamental disruptions that the global financial markets have undergone have led to extensive and unprecedented governmental intervention.  Such intervention has in certain cases been implemented on an “emergency” basis, suddenly and substantially eliminating market participants’ ability to continue to implement certain strategies or manage the risk of their outstanding positions.  In addition, these interventions have typically been unclear in scope and application, resulting in confusion and uncertainty, which in itself has been materially detrimental to the efficient functioning of the markets as well as previously successful investment strategies.  Among measures proposed by legislators have been moratoriums on loan payments, limits on the ability of lenders to enforce loan provisions, including the collection of interest at rates agreed in the loan documents, and involuntary modification of loan agreements.  It is impossible to predict what, if any, additional interim or permanent governmental restrictions may be imposed or the effect of such restrictions on us and our results of operations.  There is likely to be increased regulation of the financial markets.

 

Our substantial indebtedness adversely affects our financial health and operating flexibility.

 

At September 30, 2009, we had notes payable of approximately $441.6 million in principal amount consisting of $378.2 million of loans secured by mortgages on our properties and $63.4 million of borrowings under the revolving loans outstanding under our credit facility.  As a result of this substantial indebtedness, we are required to use a material portion of our cash flow to service principal and interest on our debt, which will limit the cash flow available to operate our properties.  In addition, we may not generate sufficient cash flow after debt service to continue paying distributions in the near term or at all.

 

Our level of debt and the limitations imposed on us by our debt agreements could have significant adverse consequences to us and the value of our common stock, regardless of our ability to refinance or extend our debt, including:

 

·      limiting our ability to borrow additional amounts for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, execution of our business plan or other purposes;

 

·      limiting our ability to use operating cash flow in other areas of our business or to pay distributions because we must dedicate a substantial portion of these funds to service our debt;

 

·      increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

 

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·      limiting our ability to capitalize on business opportunities and to react to competitive pressures and adverse changes in government regulation;

 

·      limiting our ability to fund capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing commissions; and

 

·      limiting our ability or increasing the costs to refinance our indebtedness.

 

We may not be able to refinance or repay our substantial indebtedness.

 

We have a substantial amount of debt that we may not be able to refinance or repay.  At September 30, 2009, our notes payable had maturity dates that range from October 2009 to January 2016.  During the remainder of 2009, we have approximately $54.8 million, or approximately 12.4%, of our debt maturing, including $25.8 million of principal payments related to our Frisco Square I, LLC (land) loan that matured on October 28, 2009.  In 2010 we have approximately $202.6 million, or approximately 45.9%, of our debt maturing.  In 2011, we have approximately $138.1 million, or approximately 31.3%, of our debt maturing, $63.4 million of which represents the revolving loans under our credit facility which matures in February 2011.  Due to (1) potentially reduced values of our investments, (2) our substantial debt level, (3) limited access to commercial real estate mortgages in the current market and (4) material changes in lending parameters, including loan-to-value standards, we will face significant challenges refinancing our current debt on acceptable terms or at all.  Our substantial indebtedness also requires us to use a material portion of our cash flow to service principal and interest on our debt, which limits the cash flow available for other business expenses or opportunities.

 

We may not have the cash necessary to repay our debt as it matures.  Therefore, failure to refinance or extend our debt as it comes due, or a failure to satisfy the conditions and requirements of that debt, could result in an event of default that could potentially allow lenders to accelerate that debt.  If our debt is accelerated, our assets may not be sufficient to repay the debt in full, and our available cash flow may not be adequate to maintain our current operations.  If we are unable to refinance or repay our debt as it comes due and maintain sufficient cash flow, our business, financial condition, and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.  Furthermore, even if we are able to obtain extensions on our existing debt, those extensions may include operational and financial covenants significantly more restrictive than our current debt covenants.  Any extensions will also require us to pay certain fees to, and expenses of, our lenders.  Any fees and cash flow restrictions will affect our ability of fund our ongoing operations from our operating cash flows.

 

You may not be able to sell your shares under the share redemption program and, if you are able to sell your shares under the program, you may not be able to recover the amount of your investment in our shares.

 

Our board of directors may amend, suspend or terminate our share redemption program at any time.  Our board of directors may reject any request for redemption of shares.  Further, there are many limitations on your ability to sell your shares pursuant to the share redemption program.  Any stockholder requesting repurchase of their shares pursuant to our share redemption program will be required to certify to us that such stockholder either (1) acquired the shares requested to be repurchased directly from us or (2) acquired the shares from the original investor by way of a bona fide gift not for value to, or for the benefit of, a member of the stockholder’s immediate or extended family, or through a transfer to a custodian, trustee or other fiduciary for the account of the stockholder or his or her immediate or extended family in connection with an estate planning transaction, including by bequest or inheritance upon death or operation of law.

 

In addition, our share redemption program contains other restrictions and limitations.  We cannot guarantee that we will accommodate all redemption requests made in any particular redemption period.  If we do not redeem all shares presented for redemption during any period in which we are redeeming shares, then all shares will be redeemed on a pro rata basis during the relevant period.  You must hold your shares for at least one year prior to seeking redemption under the share redemption program, except that our board of directors will waive this one-year holding requirement with respect to redemptions sought upon the death or qualifying disability of a stockholder or redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s confinement to a long-term care facility.  Our board of directors may also waive this one-year holding requirement for other exigent circumstances affecting a stockholder such as bankruptcy or a mandatory distribution requirement under a stockholder’s IRA, or with respect to shares purchased through the DRP. We will not redeem, during any twelve-month period, more than 5% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the twelve-month period immediately prior to the date of redemption.  In addition, the cash available for redemption on any particular date will be limited to the proceeds from the DRP during the period consisting of the preceding four fiscal quarters for which financial statements are available, less any cash already used for redemptions during the same period.

 

On March 30, 2009, our board suspended, until further notice, redemptions other than those submitted in respect of a stockholder’s death, disability or confinement to a long-term care facility, thereby reducing the potential liquidity of a stockholder’s investment.  Therefore, you should not assume that you will be able to sell any of your shares back to us pursuant to our share redemption program.

 

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If participation in the DRP decreases we may not have sufficient funds available to redeem all shares submitted for redemption pursuant to the share redemption program, and you may not be able to sell your shares under the program.

 

Our share redemption program contains certain restrictions and limitations, including a funding limitation that provides that the funds used for redemption on any particular date will be limited to the proceeds from the DRP during the period consisting of the preceding four fiscal quarters for which financial statements are available, less any cash already used for redemptions during the same period.  We cannot predict with any certainty how much, if any, DRP proceeds will be available to fund redemptions under our share redemption program.  If participation in the DRP decreases and fewer proceeds are generated from DRP sales, then our ability to redeem shares under our share redemption program will be limited and you may not be able to sell any of your shares back to us.

 

If you are able to resell your shares to us pursuant to our share redemption program, you will likely receive substantially less than the amount paid to acquire the shares from us or the fair market value of your shares, depending upon how long you owned the shares.

 

Except for redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s death or qualifying disability or redemptions sought upon a stockholder’s confinement to a long-term care facility, the purchase price per share redeemed under our share redemption program will equal 90% of (i) the most recently disclosed estimated value per share as determined in accordance with our valuation policy, less (ii) the aggregate distributions per share of any net sale proceeds from the sale of one or more of our assets, or other special distributions so designated by our board of directors, distributed to stockholders after the valuation was determined; provided, however, that the purchase price per share shall not exceed: (1) prior to the first valuation conducted by our board of directors, or a committee thereof (the “Initial Board Valuation”), under the valuation policy, 90% of (i) the average price per share the original purchaser or purchasers of shares paid to us for all of his or her shares (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to our common stock) less (ii) the aggregate distributions per share of any net sale proceeds from the sale of one or more of our assets, or other special distributions so designated by our board of directors, distributed to stockholders prior to the redemption date (the “Special Distributions”); or (2) on or after the Initial Board Valuation, the average price per share the original purchaser or purchasers of shares paid to us for all of his or her shares (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to our common stock) less any Special Distributions.  Accordingly, you may receive less by selling your shares back to us than you would receive if our investments were sold for their estimated values and such proceeds were distributed in our liquidation.

 

The estimated per share value of our common stock determined pursuant to our valuation policy is subject to certain limitations and qualifications and may not reflect the amount an investor would obtain if he tried to sell his shares or if we liquidated our assets.

 

To assist fiduciaries in discharging their obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and to assist broker-dealers in connection with their obligations under applicable Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules, we adopted a valuation policy in respect of estimating the per share value of our common stock effective May 11, 2009 and amended on June 22, 2009.  On June 22, 2009, pursuant to our valuation policy, our board of directors established an estimated per share value of our common stock that is not based solely on the initial offering price of securities of $8.17 per share.  This estimate was determined by our board of directors, or a committee thereof, after consultation with Behringer Opportunity Advisors I, subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth in our valuation policy.  The estimated value is not intended to be related to any analysis of individual asset value performed for financial statement purposes nor values at which individual assets may be carried on financial statements under applicable accounting standards.  In addition, the per share valuation method is not designed to arrive at a valuation that is related to any individual or aggregated value estimates or appraisals of the value of our assets.  This estimated value may not reflect the amount an investor would obtain if he tried to sell his shares or if we liquidated our assets.  For a full description of the limitations and qualifications of the estimate, please refer to our valuation policy.

 

Item 2.                    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

 

Public Offering of Common Stock

 

During the period covered by this quarterly report, we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

Share Redemption Program

 

Our board of directors has authorized a share redemption program for stockholders who have held their shares for more than one year.  On March 30, 2009, our board of directors voted to accept all redemption requests submitted during the first quarter of 2009 from stockholders whose requests were made on circumstances of death, disability, or confinement to a 

 

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long-term care facility (referred to herein as “Exceptional Redemptions”).  However, the board determined to not accept and to suspend until further notice redemptions other than Exceptional Redemptions.

 

On November 9, 2009, our board approved certain amendments to the program which clarified the determination of the per share redemption price as adopted under the May 11, 2009 amendments to the program.  Under the third amended and restated share redemption program, the per share redemption price will equal:

 

·      in the case of redemptions other than Exceptional Redemptions, 90% of (i) the most recently disclosed estimated value per share (the “Valuation”) as determined in accordance with our valuation policy (the “Valuation Policy”), as such Valuation Policy is amended from time to time, less (ii) the aggregate distributions per share of any net sale proceeds from the sale of one or more of our assets, or other special distributions so designated by our board of directors, distributed to stockholders after the Valuation was determined (the “Valuation Adjustment”); provided, however, that the purchase price per share shall not exceed: (1) prior to the first Valuation conducted by our board of directors, or a committee thereof (the “Initial Board Valuation”), under the Valuation Policy, 90% of (i) the Original Share Price (as defined herein) less (ii) the aggregate distributions per share of any net sale proceeds from the sale of one or more of our assets, or other special distributions so designated by our board of directors, distributed to stockholders prior to the redemption date (the “Special Distributions”); or (2) on or after the Initial Board Valuation, the Original Share Price less any Special Distributions; and

 

·      in the case of Exceptional Redemptions, (1) prior to the Initial Board Valuation, the Original Share Price less any Special Distributions; or (2) on or after the Initial Board Valuation, the most recently disclosed Valuation less any Valuation Adjustment, provided, however, that the purchase price per share shall not exceed the Original Share Price less any Special Distributions.

 

“Original share price” means the average price per share the original purchaser or purchasers of shares paid to us for all of his or her shares (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to our common stock).

 

Notwithstanding the redemption prices set forth above, our board of directors may determine, whether pursuant to formulae or processes approved or set by our board, the redemption price of the shares, which may differ between exceptional and other redemptions; provided, however, that we must provide at least 30 days’ notice to stockholders before applying this new price determined by the board.

 

Under the third amended and restated share redemption program, the cash available for redemption on any particular date will generally be limited to the proceeds from the DRP during the period consisting of the preceding four fiscal quarters for which financial statements are available, less any cash already used for redemptions during the same period.

 

In all other material respects, the terms of our share redemption program remain unchanged.  The information set forth herein with respect to the amendments does not purport to be complete in scope and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Third Amended and Restated Share Redemption Program, which is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

On June 22, 2009, our board of directors established an estimated per share value of $8.17 pursuant to the Valuation Policy.  Thus, in accordance with the share redemption program as amended and restated, as of June 22, 2009, the per share redemption price for exceptional redemptions will be the lesser of (a) $8.17, which is the estimated per share value, and (b) the average price per share that investor paid for his shares.  For all redemptions other than exceptional, the per share redemption price will be the lesser of (1) $7.35, which is 90% of the estimated per share value, and (2) 90% of the average price per share that the investor paid for his shares.

 

Our board reserves the right in its sole discretion at any time and from time to time to (1) waive the one-year holding period applicable to requests for other exigent circumstances such as bankruptcy, a mandatory distribution requirement under a stockholder’s IRA or with respect to shares purchased under or through the DRP, (2) reject any request for redemption, (3) change the purchase price for redemptions, (4) limit the funds to be used for redemptions or otherwise change the limitations on redemption or (5) amend, suspend (in whole or in part) or terminate the program.

 

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During the quarter ended September 30, 2009, we redeemed shares as follows:

 

2009

 

Total Number of
Shares Redeemed

 

Average Price
Paid Per Share

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

 

Maximum
Number of Shares
That May Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs

 

July

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

August

 

32,845

 

$

8.17

 

32,845

 

(1)

 

September

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,845

 

$

8.17

 

32,845

 

(1)

 

 


(1) The maximum number of shares that may be purchased under the program in affect as of September 30, 2009 is limited to 5% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the twelve-month period immediately prior to the date of redemption.  Further, our board may, from time to time, in its sole discretion, limit the funds that we use to redeem shares; provided, that in no event may the funds used for redemption during any period exceed the amount of gross proceeds generated from the DRP during that period.

 

Item 3.                    Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4.                    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

None.

 

Item 5.                    Other Information.

 

Renewal of Amended and Restated Advisory Management Agreement

 

On November 9, 2009, we renewed the Amended and Restated Advisory Management Agreement, as amended (the “Advisory Agreement”), between us and Behringer Opportunity Advisors I.  The renewed Advisory Agreement is effective through December 29, 2010; however, either party may terminate the Advisory Agreement without cause or penalty upon providing 60 days’ written notice.  The terms of the Advisory Agreement remain unchanged.

 

Adoption of Third Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan

 

On November 9, 2009, our board of directors adopted the Third Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan (the “Third Amended and Restated DRP”).  The Third Amended and Restated DRP will be effective 30 days from the date participants in the DRP are notified of the amendments to the DRP, which effectiveness we expect to be no later than December 31, 2009.

 

The Third Amended and Restated DRP clarifies the prices at which participants may invest in additional shares of our common stock.  Pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated DRP, prior to the termination of the DRP, participants may invest their distributions in shares of our common stock at a price equal to the following, regardless of the price per share paid by the participant in respect of which the distributions are paid: (1) prior to the first valuation of the shares conducted by our board of directors or a committee thereof (as opposed to a valuation that is based solely on the offering price of securities in the most recent offering) (the “Initial Board Valuation”) under our valuation policy, as such valuation policy is amended from time to time (the “Valuation Policy”),  95% of (i) the most recently disclosed estimated value per share (the “Valuation”) as determined in accordance with the Valuation Policy less (ii) the aggregate distributions per share of any net sale proceeds from the sale of one or more of our assets, or other special distributions so designated by our board of directors, distributed to stockholders after the Valuation was determined (the “Valuation Adjustment”); or (2) on or after the Initial Board Valuation, 100% of (i) the most recently disclosed Valuation as determined in accordance with the Valuation Policy less (ii) any Valuation Adjustment.

 

After termination of the DRP, participants may invest their distributions in shares that may (but are not required to) be supplied from either (i) shares registered with the SEC pursuant to an effective registration statement for shares for use in the distribution reinvestment plan (a “Future Registration”) or (ii) shares purchased by the plan administrator in a secondary market (if available) or on a national stock exchange (if listed) (collectively, the “Secondary Market”) and registered with the SEC for resale pursuant to the plan.  Shares registered in a Future Registration that are not purchased by the plan administrator in the Secondary Market will be issued at a price equal to 100% of (A) the most recently disclosed Valuation less (B) any Valuation Adjustment.  Shares purchased on the Secondary Market as set forth in (ii) above will be purchased at

 

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the then-prevailing market price, and the average price paid by the plan administrator for all such purchases for a single distribution will be utilized for purposes of determining the purchase price for shares purchased under the distribution reinvestment plan on such investment date; however, in no event will the purchase price for shares purchased under the distribution reinvestment plan be less than 100% of the market price for shares on such investment date.

 

Regardless of the pricing determined above, our board of directors may determine, from time to time, in its sole discretion, the price at which the plan administrator will invest distributions in shares; provided that if the new price so determined by our board of directors varies more than 5% from the pricing that would have resulted pursuant to two paragraphs above, as applicable, it will deliver a notice regarding the new price to each plan participant at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the new price.

 

The Third Amended and Restated DRP also clarifies that any notice to a participant under the distribution reinvestment plan may be given by including such information in a Current Report on Form 8-K or in our annual or quarterly reports, all publicly filed with the SEC as well as by letter addressed to the participant or delivered by electronic means.

 

In all other material respects, the terms of the DRP will remain unchanged.  The information set forth herein with respect to the Third Amended and Restated DRP does not purport to be complete in scope and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Third Amended and Restated DRP, which is being filed as Exhibit 4.1 and is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

Item 6.                    Exhibits.

 

The exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Dated: November 13, 2009

By:

/s/ Gary S. Bresky

 

 

Gary S. Bresky

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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Index to Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

 

 

3.1

 

Second Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed on July 29, 2008)

 

 

 

3.2

 

Bylaws of the Registrant (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, Commission File No. 333-120847, filed on November 30, 2004)

 

 

 

3.2(a)

 

Amendment to Bylaws of the Registrant (previously filed in and incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2006)

 

 

 

4.1*

 

Third Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan

 

 

 

31.1*

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (filed herewith)

 

 

 

31.2*

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (filed herewith)

 

 

 

32.1*(1)

 

Section 1350 Certifications (furnished herewith)

 

 

 

99.1*

 

Third Amended and Restated Share Redemption Program

 


*filed herewith

 

(1)   In accordance with Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Such certifications will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.