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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):October 30, 2018
BRT APARTMENTS CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
| Maryland | 001-07172 | 13-2755856 | ||||||||||||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission file No.) | (IRS Employer I.D. No.) | ||||||||||||
60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 303, Great Neck, New York 11021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 516-466-3100
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) of Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b2 of this chapter).
o Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
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Explanatory Note
We are filing this current report on Form 8-K (the "Current Report") to include under (i) Item 9.01(a), the audited statement of revenues and certain expenses of Crestmont at Thornblade, a 266-unit multi-family property located at 75 Crestmont Way, Greenville, SC, for the year ended December 31, 2017 and (ii) Item 9.01(b), our unaudited pro-forma financial statements reflecting the acquisition of Crestmont at Thornblade.
Crestmont at Thornblade was purchased by a joint venture on October 30, 2018, for $37.8 million, including $26.4 million of mortgage debt obtained in connection with the acquisition. The mortgage debt bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.69%, matures in November 2028, is interest only until for five years, amortizes thereafter on a 30 year schedule, with a balloon payment of the unpaid principal and interest due at maturity. We contributed $12.9 million to this venture for our 90% controlling interest.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Financial Statement of Property Acquired - Crestmont at Thornblade | Page | |||||||||
| (i) Independent Auditor’s Report | 1 | ||||||||||
| (ii) Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses for the Year ended December 31, 2017 | 2 | ||||||||||
| Statement of Revenues an Certain Expenses for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2018 (unaudited) | 2 | ||||||||||
| (iii) Notes to Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses | 3 | ||||||||||
| (b) | Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements | ||||||||||
| (i) Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2018 | 5 | ||||||||||
| (ii) Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Income: | |||||||||||
| For the year ended September 30, 2018 | 6 | ||||||||||
| (iii) Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 | ||||||||||
| (d) | Exhibits | ||||||||||
| Exhibit No. | Title of Exhibit | ||||||||||
| Consent of BDO USA, LLP, dated December 19, 2018 | |||||||||||
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Independent Auditor’s Report
Stockholders and Board of Directors
BRT Apartments Corp.
Great Neck, New York
We have audited the accompanying statement of revenues and certain expenses of the property located at 75 Crestmont Way, Greenville, SC ("Crestmont at Thornblade") for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Management’s Responsibility for the Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the statement of revenues and certain expenses in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the statement of revenues and certain expenses' that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the statement of revenues and certain expenses based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the statement of revenues and certain expenses is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the statement of revenues and certain expenses. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the statement of revenues and certain expenses, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the statement of revenues and certain expenses in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal controls. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the revenues and certain expenses.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the statement of revenues and certain expenses referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the revenues and certain expenses of Crestmont at Thornblade for the year ended December 31, 2017, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Emphasis of Matter
The accompanying statement of revenues and certain expenses was prepared for the purpose of complying with rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and for inclusion in a Current Report on Form 8-K of BRT Apartments Corp. as described in Note 2 to the statement of revenues and certain expenses and is not intended to be a complete presentation of Crestmont at Thornblade's revenues and expenses. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
New York, New York
December 19, 2018
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Crestmont at Thornblade
Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses
(Amounts in Thousands)
| Year ended December 31, 2017 | Nine Months ended September 30, 2018 (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $3,138 | $2,372 | ||||||||||||
| Other income | 178 | 175 | ||||||||||||
| Rental and other income | 3,316 | 2,547 | ||||||||||||
| Certain Expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Payroll | 376 | 300 | ||||||||||||
| Real estate taxes | 386 | 288 | ||||||||||||
| Utilities | 126 | 110 | ||||||||||||
| Repairs and maintenance | 250 | 181 | ||||||||||||
| Management fees | 103 | 78 | ||||||||||||
| Insurance | 49 | 33 | ||||||||||||
| Total certain expenses | 1,290 | 990 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues in excess of certain expenses | $2,026 | $1,557 | ||||||||||||
See Independent Auditor’s Report and accompanying notes to the Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses
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Crestmont at Thornblade
Notes to Statement of Revenues and Certain Expenses
1. Organization
Crestmont at Thornblade, located at 75 Crestmont Way, Greenville, SC (the "Property") is a 266-unit multi-family property.
BRT Apartments Corp. (“BRT” or the “Company”) is a corporation organized in Maryland. BRT is a real estate investment trust, also known as a REIT, that is focused on the ownership, operation and development of multi-family properties.
On October 30, 2018, a consolidated joint venture comprised of an indirect subsidiary of the Company and an unaffiliated joint venture partner acquired the Property for $37.8 million, including $26.4 million of mortgage debt. The Company has a 90% controlling interest in the joint venture.
2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying statement of revenues and certain expenses of the Property have been prepared in accordance with Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for inclusion in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K. Accordingly, the statement of revenues and certain expenses excludes certain expenses that may not be comparable to those expected to be incurred in the future operations of the aforementioned property. Items excluded consist of interest expense, depreciation, amortization, corporate expenses, and other costs not directly related to future operations.
Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the statements of revenues and certain expenses in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the statements of revenues and certain expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Rental revenue is recognized on an accrual basis when earned and due from tenants. Leases are generally for a one-year term and have no renewal options.
Repairs and Maintenance
Major replacements and betterments that improve or extend the life of the Property are capitalized. Expenditures for ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred.
3. Subsequent Events
Subsequent events were evaluated through December 19, 2018, the date on which the statements of revenues and certain expenses were available to be issued.
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BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Presentation
The pro forma unaudited consolidated balance sheet is presented as if the acquisition of the Property had been completed on September 30, 2018. The pro forma unaudited consolidated statement of income for the year ended September 30, 2018 is presented as if the acquisition of Crestmont at Thornblade and the Previously Reported Acquisitions had been completed on October 1, 2017.
These pro forma unaudited consolidated financial statements are presented for informational purposes only and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2018.
The pro forma unaudited consolidated financial statements are based on assumptions and estimates considered appropriate by the Company’s management; however, such statements do not purport to represent what the Company’s financial position and results of operations would have been assuming the completion of the acquisition on October 1, 2017, nor do they purport to project the Company’s financial position and results of operations at any future date or for any future period.
In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments necessary to reflect the effects of the transactions described above have been included in the pro forma consolidated financial statements.
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BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA - UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
At September 30, 2018
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
| The Company Historical | Purchase of Crestmont at Thornblade | The Company Pro Forma as Adjusted | ||||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate properties, net of accumulated depreciation | $1,020,874 | $38,255 | $1,059,129 | |||||||||||||||||
| Real estate loan | 4,900 | — | 4,900 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 27,360 | (12,900) | 14,460 | |||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash | 6,686 | 1,973 | 8,659 | |||||||||||||||||
| Deposits and escrows | 24,458 | 468 | 24,926 | |||||||||||||||||
| Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures | 20,078 | — | 20,078 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | 10,080 | 233 | 10,313 | |||||||||||||||||
| Real estate property held for sale | 38,928 | — | 38,928 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $1,153,364 | $28,029 | $1,181,393 | |||||||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgages payable, net of deferred costs | $792,432 | $26,194 | 818,626 | |||||||||||||||||
| Junior subordinated notes, net of deferred costs | 37,038 | — | 37,038 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 27,409 | 399 | 27,808 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 856,879 | 26,593 | 883,472 | |||||||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| BRT Apartments Corp. stockholders' equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock, $.01 par value: 2,000 shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
| none issued | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Common stock $.01 par value: 300,000 shares authorized | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15,048 shares outstanding | 150 | — | 150 | |||||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 220,135 | — | 220,135 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 2,629 | — | 2,629 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (24,927) | — | (24,927) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total BRT Apartments Corp. stockholders' equity | 197,987 | — | 197,987 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 98,498 | 1,436 | 99,934 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Equity | 296,485 | 1,436 | 297,921 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Equity | $1,153,364 | $28,029 | $1,181,393 | |||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements
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BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA - UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
For The Year Ended September 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
| The Company Historical | Purchase of Crestmont at Thornblade | The Company Pro Forma as Adjusted | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||
| Rental and other revenues from real estate properties | $118,872 | $3,775 | $122,647 | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | 763 | — | 763 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 119,635 | 3,775 | 123,410 | ||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||
| Real estate operating expenses | 57,665 | 1,754 | 59,419 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 34,389 | 1,262 | (a) | 35,651 | |||||||||||||
General and administrative | 9,210 | — | 9,210 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 38,504 | 2,041 | (b) | 40,545 | |||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 139,768 | 5,057 | 144,825 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues less total expenses | (20,133) | (1,282) | (21,415) | ||||||||||||||
| Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures | (388) | — | (388) | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate assets | 64,924 | — | 64,924 | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on insurance recovery | 4,498 | — | 4,498 | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (850) | — | (850) | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | 48,051 | (1,282) | 46,769 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for taxes | 50 | — | 50 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 48,001 | (1,282) | 46,719 | ||||||||||||||
| (Income) attributable to non-controlling interests | (24,228) | 128 | (24,100) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 23,773 | $ | (1,154) | $ | 22,619 | |||||||||||
| Basic and diluted per share amounts attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 1.63 | $ | (.08) | $ | 1.55 | |||||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $1.61 | $ | (.08) | $ | 1.53 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 14,580,398 | 14,580,398 | 14,580,398 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 14,780,398 | 14,780,398 | 14,780,398 | ||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the pro forma unaudited consolidated financial statements
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BRT APARTMENTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Pro Forma Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Basis of Pro Forma Presentation
1.The historical consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and consolidated subsidiaries in which the Company is presumed to have control in accordance with the consolidation guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Investments in entities for which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have financial or operating control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the Company’s share of the net earnings (or losses) of entities accounted for under the equity method are included in consolidated net income (loss) under the caption “Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures”. Investments in entities for which the Company does not have the ability to exercise any influence are accounted for under the cost method of accounting.
2. Notes to the pro forma unaudited consolidated balance sheet and statements of income for the year ended September 30, 2018.
a.To reflect the interest expense resulting from the mortgages securing Crestmont at Thornblade which expense is calculated at an interest rate of 4.69% and includes amortization of deferred financing costs.
b.To reflect depreciation expense on the estimated useful life of the property of 30 years.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| BRT APARTMENTS CORP. | ||||||||
| By: /s/ George Zweier | ||||||||
| George Zweier | ||||||||
| December 19, 2018 | Vice President and | |||||||
| Great Neck, NY | Chief Financial Officer | |||||||