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15-May-2009
Quarterly Report
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, principally, but not only, under the captions "Business," "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." We caution investors that any forward-looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management's beliefs and on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used, the words "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "may", "might", "plan", "estimate", "project", "should", "will", "result" and similar expressions which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties, and factors, that are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.
Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
• general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, dependence on tenants' financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate);
• risks associated with the availability and terms of construction and mortgage financing and the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments;
• demand for apartments and commercial properties in the Company's markets and the effect on occupancy and rental rates;
• the Company's ability to obtain financing, enter into joint venture arrangements in relation to or self-fund the development or acquisition of properties;
• risks associated with the timing and amount of property sales and the resulting gains/losses associated with such sales;
• failure to manage effectively our growth and expansion into new markets or to integrate acquisitions successfully;
• risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including, without limitation, construction delays, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits and public opposition to such activities);
• risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, increases in interest rates, and volatility in the securities markets;
• costs of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other similar laws and regulations;
• potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination;
• risks associated with our dependence on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed; and
• the other risk factors identified in this Form 10-Q, including those described under the caption "Risk Factors."
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, include among others, the factors listed and described at Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which investors should review. There have been no changes from the risk factors previously described in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 ("the Form 10-K").
Other sections of this report may also include suggested factors that could
adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in
a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from
time-to-time and it is not possible for management to predict all such matters:
nor can we assess the impact of all such matter on our business or the extent to
which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ
materially from
those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as prediction of actual results. Investors should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Forms 8-K or otherwise as we file them with the SEC.
Overview
We are an externally advised and managed real estate investment company that owns a diverse portfolio of income producing properties and land held for development. Our portfolio of income-producing properties includes residential apartment communities, office buildings, and other commercial properties. Our portfolio of land held for development consists of land primarily located in central Texas. In addition, we have land in Louisiana, Arkansas, Florida, and Mississippi. Our investment strategy includes acquiring existing income-producing properties as well as developing new properties on land already owned or acquired for a specific development project. We acquire land primarily in urban in-fill locations or high-growth suburban markets. We generate revenues from rents and lease income on apartments and commercial properties. We receive mineral royalties on certain land holdings. In addition, we receive interest income from affiliated receivables and certain mortgages that we have financed or obtained. In addition, we generate cash flows through the sale of our assets. We are an active buyer and seller of income producing properties and land. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we acquired $1.0 million and sold $9.7 million of land.
The current state of the economy, including rising unemployment, constrained capital and the dramatic deleveraging of the financial system, has had a significant impact on the fundamentals of our business, including but not limited to: overall market occupancy, leasing rates, leasing renewals, purchases and dispositions of assets. The continuing loss of market liquidity is affecting all classes of debt securities, and has translated into a decline of funding availability and increased borrowing costs. Historically, we have been well positioned to reduce our exposure to down turns in the economy. Although historical results cannot be relied upon to project future results, we anticipate the diversity within our asset portfolio, the continued development of our apartment projects, and continued efforts to obtain non-traditional financing will allow us to proactively manage our assets.
As of March 31, 2009, the Company owned approximately 11,282 units in 56 residential apartment communities inclusive of two developed properties in the lease up phase and 30 commercial properties of approximately 5.2 million rentable square feet. In addition, we own 7,278 acres of land held for development and two projects under construction.
We finance our acquisitions primarily through proceeds from the sale of land and income-producing properties and debt financing primarily in the form of property-specific first-lien mortgage loans from commercial banks and institutional lenders. We financed our development projects principally with short-term, variable interest rate construction loans that are converted to long-term, fixed rate amortizing mortgages when the development project is completed and occupancy has been stabilized. The Company will, from time to time, also enter into partnerships with various investors to acquire income-producing properties or land and to sell interests in certain of its wholly owned properties. When the Company sells assets, it may carry a portion of the sales price generally in the form of a short-term, interest bearing seller-financed note receivable. The Company generates operating revenues primarily by leasing apartment units to residents; leasing office, retail and industrial space to commercial tenants.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied resulting in a different presentation of our financial statements. From time to time, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. Below is a discussion of accounting policies that we consider critical in that they may require complex judgment in their application or require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Real Estate
Upon acquisitions of real estate, TCI assesses the fair value of acquired tangible and intangible assets, including land, buildings, tenant improvements, "above-market" and "below-market" leases, origination costs, acquired in-place leases, other identified intangible assets and assumed liabilities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations." and allocates the purchase price to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including land at appraised value and buildings at replacement cost.
We assess and consider fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and/or capitalization rates, as well as available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. We also consider an allocation of purchase price of other acquired intangibles, including acquired in-place leases that may have a customer relationship intangible value, including (but not limited to) the nature and extent of the existing relationship with the tenants, the tenants' credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. Based on our acquisitions to date, our allocation to customer relationship intangible assets has been immaterial.
We record acquired "above-market" and "below-market" leases at their fair values (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) equal to the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.
Real estate is stated at depreciated cost. The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to the development of properties are capitalized. Capitalized development costs include interest, property taxes, insurance, and other project costs incurred during the period of development.
Management reviews its long-lived assets used in operations for impairment when there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates an impairment in value. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of its assets is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. If such impairment is present, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. If we determine that impairment has occurred, the affected assets must be reduced to their face value.
SFAS No. 144 requires that qualifying assets and liabilities and the results of operations that have been sold, or otherwise qualify as "held for sale," be presented as discontinued operations in all periods presented if the property operations are expected to be eliminated and the Company will not have significant continuing involvement following the sale. The components of the property's net income that is reflected as discontinued operations include the net gain (or loss) upon the disposition of the property held for sale, operating results, depreciation and interest expense (if the property is subject to a secured loan). We generally consider assets to be "held for sale" when the transaction has been approved by our Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, and there are no known significant contingencies relating to the sale, such that the property sale within one year is considered probable. Following the classification of a property as "held for sale", no further depreciation is recorded on the assets.
A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development and leasing of
properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to
the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a
development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease
involves a degree of judgment. Our capitalization policy on development
properties is guided by SFAS No. 34 "Capitalization of Interest Cost", and SFAS
No. 67 "Accounting for Costs and the Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate
Properties". The costs of land and buildings under development include
specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction
costs essential to the development of the property, development costs,
construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related
costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a
construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy
upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from
cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion
(1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy,
and we capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under
construction.
Impairment
Management reviews the carrying values of our properties and mortgage notes receivable at least annually and whenever events or a change in circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. Impairment is considered to exist if, in the case of a property, the future cash flow from the property (undiscounted and without interest) is less than the carrying amount of the property. For notes receivable, impairment is considered to exist if it is probable that all amounts due under the terms of the note will not be collected. If impairment is found to exist, a provision for loss is recorded by a charge against earnings to the extent that the investment in the note exceeds management's estimate of the fair value of the collateral securing such note.
The mortgage note receivable review includes an evaluation of the collateral
property securing each note. The property review generally includes:
(1) selective property inspections, (2) a review of the property's current rents
compared to market rents, (3) a review of the property's expenses, (4) a review
of maintenance requirements, (5) a review of the property's cash flow,
(6) discussions with the manager of the property, and (7) a review of properties
in the surrounding area.
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures
Except for ownership interests in variable interest entities, TCI accounts for our investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures under the equity method of accounting because the Company exercises significant influence over, but does not control, these entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Any difference between the carrying amount of these investments on the Company's balance sheet and the underlying equity in net assets is amortized as an adjustment to equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures over the life of the related asset. Under the equity method of accounting, TCI's net equity is reflected within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The joint venture agreements may designate different percentage allocations among investors for profits and losses; however, TCI's recognition of joint venture income or loss generally follows the joint venture's distribution priorities, which may change upon the achievement of certain investment return thresholds. For ownership interests in variable interest entities, the Company consolidates those in which we are the primary beneficiary.
Recognition of Rental Income
Rental income for commercial property leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, we recognize rental revenue of acquired in-place "above-market" and "below-market" leases at their fair values over the terms of the respective leases. On our Consolidated Balance Sheets, we include as a receivable the excess of rental income recognized over rental payments actually received pursuant to the terms of the individual commercial lease agreements.
Reimbursements of operating costs, as allowed under most of our commercial tenant leases, consist of amounts due from tenants for common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other recoverable costs, and are recognized as revenue in the period in which the recoverable expenses are incurred. We record these reimbursements on a "gross" basis, since we generally are the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers, have discretion in selecting the supplier and have the credit risk with respect to paying the supplier.
Rental income for residential property leases is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis as lease terms are generally for periods of one year or less.
Revenues for hotel properties for room sales and guest services are recognized as rooms are occupied and services are rendered.
An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded for all past due rents and operating expense reimbursements considered to be uncollectible.
Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Real Estate
Sales of real estate are recognized when and to the extent permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66, "Accounting for Sales of Real Estate." ("SFAS No. 66"), as amended by SFAS No. 144. Until the requirements of SFAS No. 66 for full profit recognition have been met, transactions are accounted for using the deposit, installment, cost recovery or financing method, whichever is appropriate. When TCI provides seller financing, gain is not recognized at the time of sale unless the buyer's initial investment and continuing investment are deemed to be adequate as determined by SFAS No. 66 guidelines.
Interest Recognition on Notes Receivable
Interest income is accrued when due, except for cash flow notes. On cash flow notes accrued but unpaid interest income is only recognized to the extent that cash is received.
Related Party Transactions
The Company has historically engaged in and may continue to engage in certain business transactions with related parties, including but not limited to asset acquisition and dispositions. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to
be carried out on an arm's length basis due to the absence of free market forces that naturally exist in business dealings between two or more unrelated entities. Related party transactions may not always be favorable to our business and may include terms, conditions and agreements that are not necessarily beneficial to or in the best interest of our company.
Allowance for Estimated Losses
A valuation allowance is provided for estimated losses on notes receivable considered to be impaired. Impairment is considered to exist when it is probable that all amounts due under the terms of the note will not be collected. Valuation allowances are provided for estimated losses on notes receivable to the extent that the investment in the note exceeds management's estimate of fair value of the collateral securing such note.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of TCI's notes receivable, marketable equity securities and notes payable. For performing notes receivable, the fair value was estimated by discounting future cash flows using current interest rates for similar loans. For non-performing notes receivable, the estimated fair value of TCI's interest in the collateral property was used. For marketable equity securities, fair value was based on the year-end closing market price of each security. For notes payable, the fair value was estimated using current rates for mortgages with similar terms and maturities.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of cash have historically been and will continue to be:
• property operations;
• proceeds from land and income-producing property sales;
• collection of mortgage notes receivable;
• collection of receivables from affiliated companies;
• refinancing of existing mortgage notes payable; and
• additional borrowing, including mortgage notes payable and lines of credit.
Our principal liquidity needs over the next twelve months include:
• funding of normal recurring expenses and obligations;
• funding current development costs not covered by construction loans;
• meeting debt service requirements including loan maturities;
• funding capital expenditures; and
• funding acquisition costs for land and income-producing properties not covered by acquisition financing.
We draw on multiple financing sources to fund our long-term capital needs. We generally fund our development projects with construction loans.
Management anticipates that our available cash from property operations may not be sufficient to meet all of our cash requirements. Management intends to selectively sell land and income producing assets, refinance or extend real estate debt and seek additional borrowing secured by real estate to meet its liquidity requirements. Historically, management has been successful at extending a portion of the Company's current maturity obligations. Management also anticipates funding ongoing real estate development projects and the acquisition of new real estate from cash generated by sales of land and income-producing properties, debt refinancings or extensions and additional borrowings.
Cash flow summary
The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on the statements of cash flows as presented in Item 1 and is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flow (dollars in thousands).
March 31,
2009 2008 Variance
Net cash used in operating activities $ (8,249) $ (30,967) $ 22,718
Net cash provided by investing activities $ 1,381 $ 87,048 $ (85,667)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ 3,035 $ (59,309) $ 62,344
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The primary use of cash for operations is daily operating costs, general and administrative expenses, advisory fees, and land holding costs. Our primary source of cash from operating activities is from rental income on properties. In addition, we have an affiliated account in which excess cash is transferred to or from. The overall use of operating cash during the current period is due to our receivables increasing while paying down our liabilities.
Our cash from investing activities decreased $85.7 million as compared to the prior period. The decrease in proceeds is primarily attributable to the decrease in sales of land and income producing properties. There were no sales of income producing properties in the current period. In the prior period, we sold 15 apartment complexes, one commercial building, and three hotels. In the current period, we also used less cash on investing activities. We expended $24.0 million less on construction and development, and $11.4 million less on acquisitions of land as compared to the prior period.
Our cash provided by financing activities for the period ended 2009 consists of proceeds from construction draws for apartments and other developments in progress. In addition, we received proceeds from new debt. This was offset by payments on recurring debt obligations and maturing notes payable. For the same period ended 2008, the primary use of cash was to pay off the debt on the mortgages for the properties sold, and the primary source of cash was from proceeds on notes payable to acquire properties and proceeds on construction draws.
Commitments and Contingencies
TCI has contractual obligations and commitments primarily concerning payment of mortgages.
Results of Operations
The following discussion is based on our "Consolidated Statements of Operations" for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 as included in "Part 1, Item 1 Financial Statements" of this report. The total property portfolio represents all income producing properties held as of March 31 for the period presented. Sales subsequent to quarter ended represent properties in the total property portfolio that have been repositioned to discontinued operations. . . .
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