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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
     
     
FORM 10-Q
     
     
     
(Mark One)
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
 
OR
     
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _____ to _____
 
Commission file number 000-52619
     
     
AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Texas
 
20-2964630
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000
   
Houston, TX
 
77046
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
     
 
(713) 850-1400
 
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not Applicable
(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 x 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. (Check one):
       
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
 
 
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company x
 
 
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
 


 
 

 

 
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DEFINITIONS
 
As used in this Quarterly Report, the following abbreviations and terms have the meanings as listed below. Additionally, the terms “we,” “our,” “MIG III,” the “Partnership” and “us” refer collectively to AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund III, Ltd. and its subsidiaries, including joint ventures, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
 
As further defined below, “AmREIT” and its wholly-owned subsidiaries “ARIC” and AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth III Corporation (our General Partner) were acquired by Edens on February 18, 2015 in an all-cash transaction whereby AmREIT and its wholly-owned subsidiaries were merged into Saturn Subsidiary, LLC (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Edens) with Saturn Subsidiary, LLC as the surviving entity. Subsequent to the acquisition, all of the functions formerly performed by AmREIT and its designated affiliates are performed on our behalf by Edens, Saturn Subsidiary, LLC or one of its designated affiliates, including that of our General Partner. References herein to “AmREIT” (including its wholly-owned subsidiaries), “ARIC” or AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth III Corporation refer to the period prior to the acquisition. References herein to “Edens” (including Saturn Subsidiary, LLC or one of its designated affiliates) refer to periods after the acquisition.
     
ABBREVIATION
 
DEFINITION
     
AmREIT
 
AmREIT, Inc., formerly a Maryland corporation that, prior to February 18, 2015, was a SEC reporting corporation that had a class of securities listed on the NYSE and that had elected to be taxed as a REIT. From January 1, 2015 through February 18, 2015, AmREIT was the owner of our General Partner. On February 18, 2015, all of AmREIT’s common stock was acquired by Edens in the AmREIT Acquisition when AmREIT and its wholly-owned subsidiaries were merged with and into Saturn Subsidiary, LLC (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Edens, “Saturn”) with Saturn being the surviving entity. Upon the acquisition of all of the outstanding common stock of AmREIT, Edens became the parent company of our General Partner.
     
AmREIT
Acquisition
 
The purchase of all of AmREIT’s common stock for $26.55 per share in an all-cash transaction by Edens on February 18, 2015. Upon the acquisition of all of the outstanding common stock of AmREIT, Edens became the parent company of our General Partner. Effective February 18, 2015, all of the functions formerly performed by AmREIT and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are now performed by Edens or one of its designated subsidiaries, including those of our General Partner.
 
   
Annual Report
 
Annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2014.
     
AOCI
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
     
ARIC
 
AmREIT Realty Investment Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, a wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary of Edens.
     
ASU
 
Accounting Standards Update.
     
Edens
 
Edens Investment Trust, which acquired all of AmREIT’s common stock in an all-cash transaction on February 18, 2015. Effective February 18, 2015, Edens is the parent company of our General Partner.
     
Exchange Act
 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     
FASB
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board.
     
GAAP
 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
     
General Partner
 
AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth III Corporation. From January 1, 2015 through February 18, 2015, our General Partner was a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmREIT, Inc. On February 18, 2015, all of AmREIT’s common stock was acquired by Edens in an all cash transaction.  Subsequent to this acquisition, Edens, is the parent company of our General Partner.
 
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GLA
 
Gross leasable area.
     
Limited Partners
 
Owners / holders of our Units.
     
MIG IV
 
AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund IV, L.P., an affiliated entity.
     
NYSE
 
New York Stock Exchange.
     
Offering
 
Both the issuance and sale of our initial 80 Units pursuant to the terms of a private placement memorandum dated April 19, 2005, and subsequent sale of Units through October 31, 2006 (a total of 2,844 Units).
     
Partners
 
Collectively our General Partner and Limited Partners.
     
PTC/BSQ
 
PTC/BSQ Holding Company LLC.
     
Quarterly Report   Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
     
REIT
 
Real Estate Investment Trust.
     
SEC
 
Securities and Exchange Commission.
     
Securities Act
 
Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
     
Units
 
Limited partnership units sold in our Offering.
     
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 ITEM 1.         FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except for Unit data)
                 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
           
Real estate investments at cost:
           
Land
  $     $ 4,760  
Buildings
          9,723  
Tenant improvements
          323  
            14,806  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
          (2,787 )
            12,019  
                 
Real estate investments held for sale, net
    10,752        
                 
Investment in non-consolidated entities
    14,797       14,991  
Net real estate investments
    25,549       27,010  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
    3,491       4,044  
Tenant and account receivables, net
    194       222  
Accounts receivable - related party
    284       262  
Notes receivable
    14       93  
Notes receivable - related party
    1,093       312  
Deferred costs, net
    130       208  
Other assets
    373       420  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 31,128     $ 32,571  
                 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
               
Liabilities:
               
Notes payable held for sale
  $ 8,980     $  
Notes payable
          8,980  
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    478       649  
Accounts payable - related party
    680       215  
Security deposits
    68       68  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    10,206       9,912  
                 
Partners’ capital:
               
General partner
           
Limited partners, 2,833 Units outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014
    20,922       22,659  
TOTAL PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
    20,922       22,659  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
  $ 31,128     $ 32,571  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except for per Unit data)
(unaudited)
                 
   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
             
Income (loss) from non-consolidated entities
  $ (177 )   $ (76 )
                 
Expenses:
               
General and administrative
    6       19  
General and administrative - related party
    78       87  
Asset management fees - related party
    89       89  
Legal and professional
    63       73  
Total operating expenses
    236       268  
                 
Operating income (loss)
    (413 )     (344 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income - related party
    22        
Interest and other income
    2        
Interest expense
          (3 )
Total other income (expense), net
    24       (3 )
                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (389 )   $ (347 )
                 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (1,346 )     55  
                 
Net income (loss) attributable to partners
  $ (1,735 )   $ (292 )
                 
Loss from continuing operations per Unit
  $ (137.31 )   $ (122.48 )
Loss from discontinued operations per Unit
    (475.11 )     19.41  
Net income (loss) per Unit
  $ (612.42 )   $ (103.07 )
                 
Weighted average Units outstanding
    2,833       2,833  
                 
Net income (loss) attributable to partners
  $ (1,735 )   $ (292 )
                 
Equity portion of change in fair value of derivative held by non-consolidated entity
    (2 )     1  
                 
Net comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (1,737 )   $ (291 )
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                                 
   
Partners Capital
       
   
General
Partner
   
Limited
Partners
   
AOCI of non-consolidated investment
   
Total
 
                         
 Balance at December 31, 2014
  $     $ 22,694     $ (35 )   $ 22,659  
                                 
Net income (loss) attributable to partners(1)
          (1,735 )           (1,735 )
Equity portion of change in fair value of derivative held by non-consolidated entity
                (2 )     (2 )
                                 
 Balance at March 31, 2015
  $     $ 20,959     $ (37 )   $ 20,922  
 
 
(1)
The allocation of net loss includes a curative allocation to increase the General Partner capital account by $17 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.  The cumulative curative allocation since inception of the Partnership is $371.  The Partnership Agreement provides that no Partner shall be required to fund a deficit balance in their capital account.
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
   
For the three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
 Cash flows from operating activities:
           
 Net income (loss)
  $ (1,735 )   $ (292 )
 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
 Equity in losses from non-consolidated entities
    177       76  
 Impairment
    1,268        
 Depreciation and amortization
    156       250  
 (Increase) decrease in tenant and accounts receivables
    28       (32 )
 Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable - related party
    (22 )      
 Decrease (increase) in other assets
    47       7  
 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities
    (171 )     (281 )
 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable - related party
    114       183  
 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (138 )     (89 )
                 
 Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 Improvements to real estate
    (1 )     (12 )
 Payments received on notes receivable
    1       3  
 Advances for notes receivable - related parties
    (440 )      
 Repayments from related party
    75       400  
 Investments in and advances to non-consolidated entities
    (125 )     (55 )
 Distributions from non-consolidated entities
    75       490  
 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (415 )     826  
                 
 Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 Payments on notes payable
          (82 )
 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
          (82 )
                 
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (553 )     655  
 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    4,044       1,203  
 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 3,491     $ 1,858  
                 
 Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:
               
                 
 Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 117     $ 244  
 Cash paid during the period for taxes
  $     $  
                 
 Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
               
Classification from real estate investments to real estate held for sale
  $ 10,752     $  
                 
Classification from notes payable to notes payable held for sale
  $ 8,980     $  
                 
Reclassification of notes receivable - related party and accounts payable - related party
  $ 341     $  
                 
Reclassification from accounts payable - related party to notes payable - related party
  $     $ 162  
                 
Construction fees included in accounts payable
  $ 10     $ 18  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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AmREIT MONTHLY INCOME & GROWTH FUND III, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2015
(unaudited)
 
1.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
 
General
 
We are a Texas limited partnership formed on April 19, 2005 to acquire, develop and operate, directly or indirectly through joint venture arrangements, a portfolio of commercial real estate consisting primarily of multi-tenant shopping centers and mixed-use developments. Our General Partner is a Texas corporation and, prior to February 18, 2015, was a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmREIT. Effective February 18, 2015, Edens became the parent company of our General Partner in connection with the AmREIT Acquisition when AmREIT merged with and into Saturn Subsidiary, LLC (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Edens, “Saturn”), with Saturn being the surviving entity, after Edens acquired all of the outstanding common stock of AmREIT in an all-cash transaction.
 
As of March 31, 2015, our investments included one wholly-owned property comprised of approximately 43,000 square feet of GLA and six properties in which we own a non-controlling interest through four joint ventures comprising approximately 992,000 square feet of GLA. All of our properties are located in highly populated, suburban communities in Texas. On April 10, 2015, we sold our Westside Plaza property (see Note 3), and we no longer own any consolidated properties.
 
Strategic Plan
 
Our operating period ended on October 31, 2012, and we have entered into our liquidation period pursuant to the terms of our partnership agreement. Our General Partner is reviewing market sales opportunities in good faith, but attractive sales opportunities may not exist in the near term. While we believe an orderly liquidation of our assets will be completed within the next 24 months, successful wind-down of our operations may take longer for our General Partner to complete. During the liquidation period, we plan to distribute net proceeds generated from property sales to our Limited Partners. Although our General Partner will pursue sales opportunities that are in the best interest of our Limited Partners, we do not expect that our investors will recover all of their original investment. We do not expect that the AmREIT Acquisition will impact the orderly liquidation of our assets.
 
Economic Conditions and Liquidity
 
As of March 31, 2015, we have $3.5 million in cash on hand. Most of our retail properties were purchased prior to 2008 when retail real estate market prices were much higher, and our property valuations were negatively impacted by the recent, severe recession. The United States has experienced recent improvements in the general economy; however, it is difficult to determine if the improvements experienced will continue through 2015 and into the future.
 
A significant portion of Houston’s and Dallas’ industry is in oil and gas as well as oilfield services. The price of oil in the recent months has declined to five-year lows and it is unknown when or whether oil prices will increase, and if they increase, how much and for what duration. We are unable to predict the impact, if any, that lower oil prices could have on economies in which our properties are located. However, a prolonged period of depressed oil prices could potentially be adverse to these economies and the profitability of our tenants, as well as, ultimately, the value of our properties.
 
Current strategies and recent transactions that have impacted current and future liquidity include:
 
 
We and our joint venture partner of the 5433 Westheimer property are marketing this property for sale. Our 5433 Westheimer joint venture is unable to generate sufficient liquidity to fund the expenditures needed to complete its renovation and prepare the property for sale on its own. We have provided additional, short-term liquidity in the form of a promissory note up to a maximum of $1.5 million with repayment upon disposition of the property. As of March 31, 2015, we have advanced $1.1 million under this promissory note. Based upon current estimates of fair value, sufficient equity exists in the property post-renovation to recover our advances under this note.
 
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On April 8, 2015, we signed a purchase / sales agreement with a third party to sell our Westside Plaza property for $11.0 million in an all-cash transaction. On April 10, 2015, we closed on the sale. We have classified the property as real estate investments held for sale at March 31, 2015. In addition, we evaluated Westside Plaza for impairment as of March 31, 2015 and recorded an impairment of $1.3 million which represented the amount that the carrying value of the property exceeded the net sales proceeds received. See Notes 3 and 6. With the sale of Westside Plaza, we no longer own any consolidated properties.

Future liquidity sources will include cash on hand, distributions from our joint venture properties and sales proceeds from the sales of our real estate investments. Our continuing short-term and long-term liquidity requirements will include, but will not be limited to, corporate and administrative expenses of the Partnership, funding our proportionate share of renovations, expansions, and other significant capital expenditures for our existing joint venture properties to the extent they are unable to fund such expenditures on their own (such as our 5433 Westheimer property) and, ultimately, distributions to our Limited Partners upon sale of our real estate investments. Although no assurance can be given, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to complete our orderly liquidation in accordance with our strategic plan.

2.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Presentation
 
Our financial records are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting whereby revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recorded when incurred. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts as well as the accounts of any wholly- or majority-owned subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. Investments in joint ventures and partnerships where we have the ability to exercise significant influence but do not exercise financial and operating control are accounted for using the equity method (see Note 4). The significant accounting policies of our non-consolidated entities are consistent with those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. As of March 31, 2015, we do not have any interests in variable interest entities. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
The consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and are unaudited. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to the SEC rules and regulations and, accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
 
Because liquidation was not imminent as of March 31, 2015, the financial statements are presented assuming we continue as a going concern.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Reclassifications
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months dated March 31, 2014 to conform to current period presentation. The items had no impact on previously reported net income (loss), our Consolidated Balance Sheet, or Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. See Note 3 for a discussion of our presentation of discontinued operations.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
We consider all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits at commercial banks and money market funds.
 
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Investments in and income (loss) from nonconsolidated investments
 
Our investments in non-consolidated entities are accounted for under the equity method because we exercise significant influence over such entities. We record our percentage interest in the earnings and losses of these entities in our statement of operations on a net basis as prescribed under GAAP. See Note 4 for further disclosure related to our investments in non-consolidated entities. The significant accounting policies of our non-consolidated entities are consistent with those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest.
 
Real Estate Held for Sale, net
 
Properties are classified as held for sale if we have decided to market the property for immediate sale in its present condition with the belief that the sale will be completed within one year. Properties held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. Depreciation and amortization are suspended during the held for sale period. As of March 31, 2015, our Westside Plaza property was classified as real estate held for sale and was subsequently sold on April 10, 2015. No properties were classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2014.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
We lease space to tenants under agreements with varying terms. Our leases are accounted for as operating leases, and, although certain leases of the properties provide for tenant occupancy during periods for which no rent is due and/or for increases or decreases in the minimum lease payments over the terms of the leases, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the individual leases. Revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset. Generally, possession or control occurs on the lease commencement date. In cases where significant tenant improvements are made prior to lease commencement, the leased asset is considered to be the finished space, and revenue recognition therefore begins when the improvements are substantially complete. Revenue from tenant reimbursements of taxes, maintenance expenses and insurance is recognized in the period the related expense is recorded. Accrued rents are included in tenant and accounts receivable, net.
 
Depreciation
 
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of up to 39 years for buildings and site improvements and over the lesser of the useful life or the respective lease term for tenant improvements. We re-evaluate the useful lives of our buildings and improvements as warranted by changing conditions at our properties. As part of this re-evaluation, we may also consider whether such changing conditions indicate a potential impairment, and we perform an impairment analysis, as necessary, at the property level. In the case of a property redevelopment, we reassess the useful lives of specific buildings or other improvements to be demolished as part of that redevelopment once the redevelopment is probable of occurring. As of March 31, 2015, we ceased depreciating our Westside Plaza property as it met the criteria as real estate held for sale.
 
Impairment
 
We review our properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets, including acquired lease intangibles and accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations. We determine whether an impairment in value has occurred by comparing the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), including the residual value of the property, with the carrying value of the individual property. If impairment is indicated, a loss will be recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. Both the estimated undiscounted cash flow analysis and fair value determination are based upon various factors that require complex and subjective judgments to be made by management. For our multi-building retail centers, we consider the entire retail center as the asset group for purposes of our impairment analysis. We review our investments in non-consolidated entities for impairment based on a similar review of the properties held by the investee entity. We evaluated Westside Plaza for impairment as of March 31, 2015 based upon its sale on April 10, 2015, and we recorded an impairment of $1.3 million representing the amount the carrying value of the property at March 31, 2015 exceeded the net sales proceeds received. See Note 6. No impairment charges were recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014; however, our Woodlake Pointe joint venture recorded an impairment of $2.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2014; $600,000 of which, represents our 30% portion. See Note 4.

New Accounting Pronouncements

On February 18, 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” This update changes the way reporting enterprises evaluate whether (a) they should consolidate limited partnerships and similar entities, (b) fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are variable interests in a variable interest entity (“VIE”), and (c) variable interests in a VIE held by related parties of the reporting enterprise require the reporting enterprise to consolidate the VIE. It also eliminates the VIE consolidation model based on majority exposure to variability that applied to certain investment companies and similar entities. The new guidance is effective for public business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is allowed, including early adoption in an interim period. We are currently evaluating this accounting update to determine what impact, if any, this new guidance could have on our consolidated financial statements.
 

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In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09: “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” that will supersede the existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The accounting update states that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. It also establishes a five-step model that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering the terms of a contract and all relevant facts and circumstances. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. This standard does not supersede current accounting literature for lease contracts. We are currently evaluating this accounting update and our existing revenue recognition policies for contracts, other than our lease contracts with tenants, to determine what impact, if any, this new guidance could have on our consolidated financial statements.
 
Subsequent Events

On April 10, 2015, we sold our Westside Plaza property for $11.0 million. See Note 3.

We did not identify any additional subsequent events as of the date of this filing that materially impacted our consolidated financial statements.

3.
ASSET DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
Effective January 1, 2015 we adopted ASU No. 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity” (“the ASU”). The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for disposals or assets meeting the definition as held-for-sale for accounting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Under the ASU, discontinued operations are defined as either:
 
1) a component of an entity (or group of components) that
 
(i) has been disposed of or meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale and
 
(ii) represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results, or
2) a business or nonprofit activity that on acquisition, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale.

On April 8, 2015, we signed a purchase / sales agreement with a third party to sell our Westside Plaza property for $11.0 million in an all-cash transaction, and on April 10, 2015, we closed on the sale. We have classified our Westside Plaza property as real estate held for sale at March 31, 2015. The ASU notes that a strategic shift could include a disposal of a major geographical area, a major line of business, a major equity investment, or other major parts of an entity. We believe that the results of operations from our Westside Plaza property constitute “a major part” of our operations. Accordingly, we have classified the results of operations of our Westside Plaza property as discontinued operations.

On June 25, 2014, we sold our Lantern Lane property to AmREIT for $22.7 million, which generated net sales proceeds of approximately $7.4 million, net of closing costs and the repayment of the mortgage loan secured by the property. We have presented the operating results of this property as discontinued operations.
 
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A summary of our discontinued operations for the periods presented is detailed below. The operations of these properties have been eliminated from ongoing operations, and we will not have continuing involvement after disposition. Prior period operating activity related to such properties has been reclassified as discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for all periods presented (amounts in thousands):
                                                 
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
             
   
Lantern Lane
   
Westside Plaza
   
Total
   
Lantern Lane
   
Westside Plaza
   
Total
 
Revenues:
                                   
Rental income from operating leases
  $     $ 321     $ 321     $ 586     $ 303     $ 889  
Total revenues
          321       321       586       303       889  
                                                 
Expenses:
                                               
General and administrative
    2       3       5       6             6  
Property expense
          104       104       168       95       263  
Property management fees- related party
          13       13       24       13       37  
Legal and professional
          2       2             8       8  
Depreciation and amortization
          88       88       155       87       242  
Impairment
          1,268       1,268                    
Total operating expenses
    2       1,478       1,480       353       203       556  
Operating income (loss)
    (2 )     (1,157 )     (1,159 )     233       100       333  
                                                 
Other income (expense):
                                               
Interest expense
          (187 )     (187 )     (122 )     (156 )     (278 )
Total other income (expense), net
          (187 )     (187 )     (122 )     (156 )     (278 )
                                                 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
  $ (2 )   $ (1,344 )   $ (1,346 )   $ 111     $ (56 )   $ 55  
 
4. INVESTMENTS IN NON-CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
 
As of March 31, 2015, we have investments in four entities: PTC/BSQ Holding Company LLC, Casa Linda, Woodlake Pointe, and 5433 Westheimer, through which we owned an interest in six properties that are accounted for using the equity method of accounting due to our ability to exercise significant influence over them. Our investment balances as reported on our consolidated balance sheets are as follows ($ in thousands):
                         
Investment
 
Ownership
   
March 31, 2015
   
December 31, 2014
 
PTC/BSQ
    20 %   $ 7,468     $ 7,444  
Casa Linda
    50 %     2,768       2,875  
Woodlake Pointe
    30 %     2,326       2,303  
5433 Westheimer
    57.5 %     2,235       2,369  
Total
          $ 14,797     $ 14,991  
 
PTC/BSQ - We own a 20% interest in PTC/BSQ Holding Company LLC, which owns three multi-tenant retail properties located in Plano, Texas with a combined GLA of 452,709 square feet. The remaining 80% is owned by an unaffiliated third party. Our PTC/BSQ joint venture is secured by a $54.0 million mortgage loan with an additional $4.5 million available for future capital improvements. The loan is scheduled to mature in June 2016; however, the loan contains two, one-year extension options. PTC/BSQ Holding Company LLC has an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $54.0 million, effectively fixing the interest rate on this debt at 2.51% in order to manage the volatility inherent in a variable-rate mortgage. The interest rate swap was designated as a hedge for financial reporting purposes. Changes in fair value of derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, our portion of the fair value increase of the liability totaled $2,000 and is recorded as “equity portion of change in fair value of derivative held by non-consolidated entity” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Casa Linda - We own a 50% interest in AmREIT Casa Linda, LP, which owns a 324,569 square foot retail shopping center located in Dallas, Texas. The remaining 50% is owned by MIG IV, an affiliate of our General Partner. Albertson’s is the largest tenant, occupying 59,561 square feet with a lease scheduled to expire in July 2016.
 
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During 2012, we and MIG IV initiated a lease-up strategy at our Casa Linda property (a 50% joint venture between us and MIG IV). As of March 31, 2015, the joint venture had substantially completed the lease-up strategy and incurred approximately $2.6 million of $3.0 million in planned capital expenditures, including certain tenant build-out and site improvements. We continue to evaluate the need for additional capital improvements at this property; however, none are planned in the near-term. The property is secured by a $38.0 million non-recourse, mortgage loan that matures in December 2017. Additionally, the loan contains a provision that would allow for an additional funding of approximately $4.5 million should the joint venture elect to acquire an adjacent property. The mortgage loan bears interest at a variable rate; however, we and MIG IV entered into an interest rate cap agreement that provides for a maximum rate of 3% per annum. The interest rate cap was not designated as a hedge for financial reporting purposes, and our portion of the change in fair value is recognized in income (loss) from non-consolidated entities. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, our portion of the decrease in fair value totaled $7,000 and $16,000, respectively, and is included in loss from non-consolidated entities on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
 
Woodlake Pointe - We own a 30% interest in AmREIT Westheimer Gessner, LP, which owns Woodlake Pointe, a multi-tenant retail property located in Houston, Texas with a combined GLA of 82,120 square feet. The remaining 70% is owned by affiliated AmREIT entities, MIG IV (60%) and ARIC (10%).
 
We continue to pursue redevelopment opportunities that will optimize this property’s value; however, we can provide no assurance that such opportunities will result in a recovery of the property’s book value, or that, if executed, such opportunities would provide an increase in value that would warrant the additional investment, risk and hold period. We and our joint venture partners impaired this property as of December 31, 2014 by $2.0 million. In arriving at our fair value estimate we utilized both comparable sales information of similar properties assuming a “sell as is” scenario and a discounted cash flow model assuming that the property entered into a long term lease and redeveloped the property. The fair value determined under each of these scenarios was approximately $8.2 million. Accordingly, the joint venture recorded an impairment at the property of $2.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2014; $600,000 of which, represents our 30% portion and is included in investment balance.
 
5433 Westheimer – We own a 57.5% interest in 5433 Westheimer, LP, which owns an office building with 132,427 square feet of GLA in Houston, Texas. The remaining 42.5% is owned by a third party, joint venture partner. The property is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as we and our joint venture partner share equally in decision-making rights. The property is secured with a five-year term loan in the amount of $8.7 million, including construction draws for the redevelopment of the property. As of March 31, 2015, this loan had an outstanding balance of $8.2 million. On October 18, 2014, our 5433 Westheimer joint venture modified its mortgage loan. Among other things, the modification waived prior non-compliance with its debt covenants through October 18, 2014, modified ongoing debt service operating covenants, extended the term to October 2017 and extended the interest-only payment terms to October 2015. While we serve as guarantor on this debt, we do not believe that we would be required to perform under the guarantee as the estimated fair value of the property exceeds the amount of the loan.

We and our joint venture partner initiated a redevelopment plan, primarily in the form of building and site improvements. Additionally, we and our joint venture partner are marketing the property for sale. As of March 31, 2015, approximately $6.7 million in redevelopment costs have been incurred out of a total expected cost of approximately $8.2 million (including lease-up costs). 5433 Westheimer has not had sufficient liquidity to fund the redevelopment costs needed to ready the property for sale solely from its own cash flows. Additionally, the property owed ARIC and us approximately $400,000 in deferred asset management fees and margin taxes. As such, we and the joint venture entered into an advancing promissory note with 10% interest to fund up to approximately $1.5 million to:

 
complete the renovations to ready the property for sale,
 
roll in the accounts payable owed to ARIC and us, and
 
fund remaining working capital needs until the property is sold.

As of March 31, 2015, we have advanced our 5433 Westheimer property $1.1 million under this promissory note. The promissory note will be due upon sale of the property. Based upon estimates of fair value, sufficient equity exists in the property post-renovation to recover our current investment and any current and future loans to the joint venture. However, we can provide no assurances that we will be able to do so, or under circumstances and timing that allow us to maximize the value of the property; thus, all or a portion of our investment of $2.2 million is subject to risk.
 
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Combined condensed financial information for our non-consolidated entities, at 100%, is summarized for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, as follows (amounts in thousands):
                 
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
             
Revenue
  $ 4,240     $ 4,427  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,574       1,634  
Interest expense
    994       967  
Net income (loss)
    (253 )     (49 )
 
5.
NOTES PAYABLE HELD FOR SALE AND NOTES PAYABLE
 
Our outstanding consolidated debt to third party lenders as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
                   
     
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
Notes payable held for sale and notes payable
   
2015
   
2014
 
Westside Plaza
    8,980       8,980  
Total
  $ 8,980     $ 8,980  
 
The Westside Plaza mortgage loan is secured by our real estate property and was scheduled to mature in July 2015. Because this loan was to be repaid with the sale of our Westside Plaza property, we have classified the mortgage loan as held for sale on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015. Note A payments were interest-only at 5.62% and Note B payments were deferred with no interest due until the debt was refinanced or the property was sold (a “capital event”). Upon the occurrence of a capital event, we and the lender share evenly in any excess proceeds until Note B principal is repaid, after which, we receive all remaining proceeds. On April 10, 2015, we repaid all amounts outstanding under the Westside Plaza mortgage loan with the proceeds from the property sale. Upon repayment of the loan, which was during the second quarter of 2015, we recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $68,000 related to the write-off of unamortized debt financing costs which are included in deferred costs, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015.
 
We also serve as joint and several guarantors of up to 25% of the $8.2 million mortgage loan held by our 5433 Westheimer joint venture, of which we own 57.5%. The debt matures in 2017. See Note 4. While we serve as guarantor on this debt, we do not believe that we would be required to perform under the guarantee as the estimated fair value of the property exceeds the amount of the loan, and therefore we believe that our potential exposure is limited to our investment balance.
 
6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
GAAP emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. GAAP requires the use of observable market data, when available, in making fair value measurements. Observable inputs are inputs that the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of ours. When market data inputs are unobservable, we utilize inputs that we believe reflect our best estimate of the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes 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 that are within Level 3 of the hierarchy). The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
 
 
Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access.
 
Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
 
Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on the Partnership’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.
 
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Our consolidated financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, tenant and accounts receivable, accounts receivable – related party, notes receivable, notes payable, notes payable – related party, accounts payable – related party, and accounts payable and other liabilities. The carrying values of all of these financial instruments are representative of the fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. In determining the fair value of our debt, we believe that the book value approximates the fair value as this debt was fully repaid on April 10, 2015.
 
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements, Impairment – We determine whether an impairment in value occurred by comparing the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges), including the residual value of the property, with the carrying value of the individual property. If impairment is indicated, a loss will be recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. Both the estimated undiscounted cash flow analysis and fair value determination are based upon various factors that require complex and subjective judgments to be made by management. Such assumptions include projecting lease-up periods, holding periods, cap rates, rental rates, operating expenses, lease terms, tenant creditworthiness, tenant improvement allowances, terminal sales value and certain macroeconomic factors among other assumptions to be made for each property. For our multi-building retail centers, we consider the entire retail center as the asset group for purposes of our impairment analysis.

As of March 31, 2015, our Westside Plaza property was classified as real estate held for sale and was subsequently sold on April 10, 2015. We evaluated Westside Plaza for impairment as of March 31, 2015, and we recorded an impairment of $1.3 million representing the amount that the carrying value of the property exceeded the net sales proceeds received.
 
7. PARTNERS’ CAPITAL AND NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
 
Distributions – With the sale of our Westside Plaza property in April 2015, we expect that we will make a distribution to our limited partners during 2015. During 2014, we made a distribution of approximately $3.7 million to our Limited Partners related to the sale of our Lantern Lane property. Distributions will be made to the limited partners and the General Partner in the following manner:

 
first - 99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partner until such time as the Limited Partners have received cumulative distributions from all sources (including monthly cash distributions during the operating stage of the Partnership) equal to 100% of their unreturned invested capital plus an amount equal to 10% per annum uncompounded on their invested capital;
 
second - 100% to the General Partner until it has received cumulative distributions from all sources (other than with respect to its Limited Partner units it purchased) in an amount equal to 40% of the net cash flow paid to date to the Limited Partners in excess of their adjusted capital; and
 
thereafter - 60% to the limited partners and 40% to the General Partner.

8.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
We have no employees or offices. Additionally, certain of our affiliates receive fees and compensation during the operating stage of the Partnership, including compensation for providing services to us in the areas of asset management, development and acquisitions, property management and leasing, financing, brokerage and administration. We reimburse our General Partner for an allocation of general and administrative costs. The following table summarizes the amount of such costs incurred by us during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (amounts in thousands):
                   
     
Three months ended March 31,
 
Type of service
   
2015
   
2014
 
Asset management fees
  $ 89     $ 89  
Property management fees
    13       37  
Leasing costs
          4  
Interest expense - related party
          4  
Administrative costs reimbursements
    78       87  
    $ 180     $ 221  
 
In addition to the above fees incurred by us, the non-consolidated entities, in which we have investments, pay property management and leasing fees to one of our affiliated entities. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, such fees totaled $22,000 and $245,000, respectively. For more information, see Note 4 regarding investments in non-consolidated entities.
 
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9.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Litigation - In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to litigation or claims. There are no material pending legal proceedings known to be contemplated against us.
 
Environmental matters - In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate, we may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. In particular, we are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations as they apply to real estate pertaining to chemicals used by the dry cleaning industry, the existence of asbestos in older shopping centers, and underground petroleum storage tanks. We have not been notified by any governmental authority of any non-compliance, liability or other claim.
 
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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
 
Certain information presented in this Quarterly Report constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Certain factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the following: changes in general economic conditions, changes in real estate market conditions, continued availability of proceeds from our debt or equity capital, our ability to locate suitable tenants for our properties, the ability of tenants to make payments under their respective leases, timing of development starts and sales of properties, the ability to meet development and redevelopment schedules and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made, and we undertake no duty or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.
 
OVERVIEW
 
We are a Texas limited partnership formed on April 19, 2005 to acquire, develop and operate, directly or indirectly through joint venture arrangements, a portfolio of commercial real estate consisting primarily of multi-tenant shopping centers and mixed-use developments. Our General Partner is a Texas corporation, and, prior to February 18, 2015, was a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmREIT. Effective February 18, 2015, Edens became the parent company of our General Partner in connection with the AmREIT Acquisition when AmREIT merged with and into Saturn Subsidiary, LLC (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Edens, “Saturn”), with Saturn being the surviving entity after Edens acquired all of the outstanding common stock of AmREIT in an all-cash transaction.
 
Our General Partner has the exclusive right to manage our business and affairs on a day-to-day basis pursuant to our limited partnership agreement. The Limited Partners have the right to remove and replace our General Partner, with or without cause, by a vote of the Limited Partners owning a majority of the outstanding Units (excluding any Units held by our General Partner). Our General Partner is responsible for all of our investment decisions, including decisions relating to the properties to be developed, the method and timing of financing or refinancing the properties, the selection of tenants, the terms of the leases, the method and timing of the sale of the properties and the reinvestment of net sales proceeds. Our General Partner utilizes the services of Edens and its affiliates in performing its duties under our limited partnership agreement.
 
As of March 31, 2015, our investments included one wholly-owned property comprised of approximately 43,000 square feet of GLA and six properties in which we own a non-controlling interest through joint ventures comprising approximately 992,000 square feet of GLA. All of our properties are located in highly populated, suburban communities in Texas. As of March 31, 2015, our properties had a weighted average occupancy rate of approximately 87.0%.
 
On April 10, 2015, we sold our Westside Plaza property to a third party (see Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements), and we no longer own any consolidated properties. We evaluated Westside Plaza for impairment as of March 31, 2015 and recorded an impairment of $1.3 million representing the amount that the carrying value of our Westside Plaza property assets exceeded the net sales proceeds received.
 
Our remaining investments are comprised of our non-controlling ownership interests in real estate properties held by joint ventures. Income from our non-controlling interests in our joint ventures is derived from rental income from these properties, primarily from net leasing arrangements, where most of the operating expenses of the properties are absorbed by our tenants. As a result, our operating results and cash flows are primarily influenced by rental income from our properties and interest expense on our property acquisition indebtedness.
 
Strategic Plan
 
Our operating period ended on October 31, 2012, and we have entered into our liquidation period pursuant to the terms of our partnership agreement. Our General Partner is reviewing market sales opportunities in good faith, but attractive sales opportunities may not exist in the near term. While we believe an orderly liquidation of our assets will be completed within the next 24 months, successful wind-down of our operations may take longer for our General Partner to complete. During the liquidation period, we plan to distribute net proceeds generated from property sales to our Limited Partners. Although our General Partner will pursue sales opportunities that are in the best interest of our Limited Partners, we do not expect that our investors will recover all of their original investment. We do not expect that the AmREIT Acquisition described above will impact the orderly liquidation of our assets.
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Below is a discussion of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014.
 
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015, to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Income (loss) from non-consolidated entities. Loss from non-consolidated entities increased approximately $101,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. These amounts represent our ownership portion of our joint ventures’ net income or loss for the period. The increased loss is primarily due to a higher net loss from our 5433 Westheimer joint venture property due to increased non-reimbursable maintenance of $67,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and a favorable revision of estimated 2013 recovery income that was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
 
General and administrative and general administrative – related party. General and administrative and general administrative – related party decreased a total of $22,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. The decrease is due to decreased allocations from our General Partner.
 
Interest income – related party. Interest income – related party increased approximately $22,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. The increase is due to interest income from our note receivable – related party due from our 5433 Westheimer joint venture that was established during the fourth quarter of 2014.
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations. Loss from discontinued operations increased approximately $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. This increase is due to the impairment of $1.3 million on our Westside Plaza property. See Notes 3 and 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
As of March 31, 2015, we have $3.5 million in cash on hand. With the sale of our Westside Plaza property, we expect that we will make a distribution during 2015. Current strategies and recent transactions that have impacted current and future liquidity include:
 
 
We and our joint venture partner of the 5433 Westheimer property are marketing this property for sale. Our 5433 Westheimer joint venture is unable to generate sufficient liquidity to fund the expenditures needed to complete its renovation and prepare the property for sale on its own. We have provided additional, short-term liquidity in the form of a promissory note up to a maximum of $1.5 million with repayment upon disposition of the property. As of March 31, 2015, we have advanced $1.1 million under this promissory note. Based upon current estimates of fair value, sufficient equity exists in the property post-renovation to recover our advances under this note.

 
On April 8, 2015, we signed a purchase / sales agreement with a third party to sell our Westside Plaza property for $11.0 million in an all cash transaction. On April 10, 2015 we closed on the sale. We have classified the property as real estate investments held for sale at March 31, 2015. In addition, we evaluated Westside Plaza for impairment as of March 31, 2015 and recorded an impairment of $1.3 million which represented the amount that the carrying value of the property exceeded the net sales proceeds received. See Notes 3 and 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. With the sale of Westside Plaza, we no longer have any wholly-owned, consolidated properties.

Future liquidity sources will include cash on hand, distributions from our joint venture properties and sales proceeds from the sales of our real estate investments. Our continuing short-term and long-term liquidity requirements will include, but will not be limited to, corporate and administrative expenses of the Partnership, funding our proportionate share of renovations, expansions, and other significant capital expenditures for our existing joint venture properties to the extent they are unable to fund such expenditures on their own (such as our 5433 Westheimer property) and, ultimately, distributions to our Limited Partners upon sale of our real estate investments. Although no assurance can be given, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to complete our orderly liquidation in accordance with our strategic plan.
 
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Market Conditions
 
Our operations are sensitive to changes in overall economic conditions that impact our tenants, including market and economic challenges experienced by the U.S. economy, the real estate industry or within the geographic markets where our properties are located. Most of our retail properties were purchased prior to 2008 when retail real estate market prices were much higher, and our property valuations were negatively impacted by the recent, severe recession. The United States has experienced recent improvements in the general economy; however, it is difficult to determine if the improvements experienced will continue through 2015 and into the future.
 
A general reduction in the level of tenant leasing or shifts in tenant leasing practices could adversely affect the business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, our redevelopment projects and future property dispositions of our joint ventures. Additionally, if credit markets and/or debt or equity capital markets contract, our ability to obtain financing on terms and conditions that we find acceptable, or at all, may be limited, which could reduce our joint ventures’ ability to refinance existing debt and increase future interest expense.
 
A significant portion of Houston’s and Dallas’ industry is in oil and gas as well as oilfield services. The price of oil in the recent months has declined to five-year lows and it is unknown when or whether oil prices will increase, and if they increase, how much and for what duration. We are unable to predict the impact, if any, that lower oil prices could have on economies in which our properties are located. However, a prolonged period of depressed oil prices could potentially be adverse to these economies, the profitability of our tenants as well as, ultimately, the value of our properties.
 
Cash Flow Activities for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
 
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows (in thousands):
                 
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
Operating activities
  $ (138 )   $ (89 )
Investing activities
    (415 )     826  
Financing activities
          (82 )
 
Net cash flows used in operating activities increased by $49,000 from cash used by operations of $89,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 to cash used in operations of $138,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. This increase is primarily due to the sale of Lantern Lane in 2014, which contributed $266,000 in operating income, exclusive of depreciation and amortization during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to a loss of $2,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. This was partially offset by:

 
fewer payments of liabilities of $110,000,
 
improved operating income of $41,000 from our Westside Plaza property, excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment, primarily due to increased rental income,
 
interest income of $22,000 from our note receivable – related party due from our 5433 Westheimer joint venture that was established during the fourth quarter of 2014, and
 
decreased Partnership expenses of $32,000 primarily due to lower allocations from our General Partner.
 
Net cash flows used in investing activities increased by $1.2 million from cash provided by investing activities of $826,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 to cash used in investing activities of $415,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. This increase in cash outflows is primarily due to the cash payments received of $400,000 from related parties and distributions received of $490,000 from non-consolidated entities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 with only $75,000 in comparable receipts and $75,000 in comparable distributions during the three months ended March 31, 2015. Additionally, we loaned $440,000 to our 5433 Westheimer joint venture during the three months ended March 31, 2015 with no comparable outflows during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
 
Net cash flows used in financing activities decreased by $82,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. This decrease was due to no payments made during 2015 on notes payable on our Westside Plaza property as this note payable was refinanced during 2014 with interest-only payments until maturity.
 
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We also serve as guarantor for up to 25% of the $8.2 million mortgage loan held by our 5433 Westheimer joint venture, of which we own 57.5%. The debt matures in 2017. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. While we serve as guarantor on this debt, we do not believe that we would be required to perform under the guarantee as the estimated fair value of the property exceeds the amount of the loan, and therefore we believe that our potential exposure is limited to our investment balance.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our General Partner’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, our General Partner’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2015. Based on that evaluation, our General Partner’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2015, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in causing material information relating to us to be recorded, processed, summarized and reported by management on a timely basis and to ensure the quality and timeliness of our public disclosures in accordance with SEC disclosure obligations.
 
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
 
There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2015, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to litigation or claims. Neither we nor our properties are the subject of any material pending legal proceeding, nor are we aware of any legal proceeding that a government authority is contemplating against us.
 
ITEM 1A.
 
 
Not applicable.
 
 
ITEM 2.
 
 
None.
 
 
ITEM 3.
 
 
None.
 
 
ITEM 4.
 
 
Not applicable.
 
 
ITEM 5.
 
 
None.
 
ITEM 6.
 
The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed, furnished, or incorporated by reference (as stated therein) as part of this Quarterly Report.

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 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.
       
   
AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund III, Ltd.
       
   
By:
AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth III Corporation, its General Partner
       
Date: May 15, 2015
 
By:
/s/ Terry S. Brown
     
Terry S. Brown
     
President and Director (authorized officer)
       
Date: May 15, 2015
 
By:
/s/ Jason K. Tompkins
     
Jason K. Tompkins
      Secretary, Vice President and Director
       
Date: May 15, 2015
 
By:
/s/ Chad C. Braun
     
Chad C. Braun
      Vice President
 
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Exhibit 3.1
Certificate of Limited Partnership of AmREIT Monthly Income & Growth Fund III, Ltd., dated April 19, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB dated April 30, 2007).
 
Exhibit 3.2
Agreement of Limited Partnership of AmREIT Monthly & Income Growth Fund III, Ltd., dated April 19, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Partnership’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB dated April 30, 2007).
 
Exhibit 31.1
Certification of the principal executive officer of the Partnership’s General Partner pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith).
 
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of the principal financial officer of the Partnership’s General Partner pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith).
 
Exhibit 32.1
Certification of the principal executive officer of the Partnership’s General Partner pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
 
Exhibit 32.2
Certification of the principal financial officer of the Partnership’s General Partner pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
 
Exhibit 101.INS XBRL Instance Document*
 
Exhibit 101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
 
Exhibit 101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
 
Exhibit 101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
 
Exhibit 101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
 
Exhibit 101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
 
     
*
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the following materials, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited), (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Capital for the three months ended March 31, 2015 (unaudited), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited) and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
 
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