10-Q 1 b415656_10q.htm FORM 10-Q Prepared and filed by St Ives Financial


UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended from September 30, 2006

or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from               to              .

Commission File No. 001-32365

FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

  Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  13-4284187
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 

1010 Northern Boulevard – Suite 314, Great Neck, New York 11021

(Address of principal executive offices - zip code)

(516) 684-1239

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer   Accelerated Filer   Non-accelerated Filer

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes No

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value was 13,120,246 at November 1, 2006.



 

FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC.

INDEX

 

PART I.

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005

3

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 (unaudited)

5

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited)

6

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

7

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

27

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

39

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

40

 

 

 

 

PART II.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

41

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

41

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1A.

 

RISK FACTORS

41

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

 

UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

41

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

41

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

 

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

41

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

41

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6.

 

EXHIBITS

41

 

 

 

 

Signatures

42


 

 

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Share Data)

 

 

 

September 30, 2006

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in real estate, net

 

$

310,265

 

$

396,108

 

Investment in unconsolidated real estate partnerships

 

 

19,576

 

 

3,153

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

36,016

 

 

14,331

 

Restricted cash

 

 

16,960

 

 

7,707

 

Rents, deferred rents and other receivables, net

 

 

5,027

 

 

5,763

 

Acquired below-market ground lease, net

 

 

7,708

 

 

7,811

 

Acquired lease rights, net

 

 

9,763

 

 

14,205

 

Acquired in-place lease values, net

 

 

8,965

 

 

19,098

 

Deferred charges, net

 

 

3,868

 

 

2,843

 

Other assets, net

 

 

4,443

 

 

4,466

 

 

 



 



 

Total Assets

 

$

422,591

 

$

475,485

 

 

 



 



 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans payable

 

$

212,757

 

$

318,489

 

Junior subordinated debt obligation

 

 

29,380

 

 

 

Secured line of credit

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

Due to affiliates

 

 

4,067

 

 

5,303

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

21,945

 

 

19,672

 

Dividends and distributions payable

 

 

3,347

 

 

3,331

 

Acquired lease obligations, net

 

 

7,418

 

 

11,612

 

Deferred gain on partial sale of real estate

 

 

3,832

 

 

 

Negative carrying value of investment in unconsolidated partnership

 

 

4,450

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total liabilities

 

 

291,196

 

 

358,407

 

Minority interest

 

 

13,609

 

 

12,117

 

Commitments and contingencies (note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,120,246 and 13,050,370 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively)

 

 

131

 

 

131

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

120,259

 

 

119,643

 

Distributions in excess of earnings

 

 

(3,650

 )

 

(15,912

 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

1,046

 

 

1,099

 

 

 



 



 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

117,786

 

 

104,961

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

422,591

 

$

475,485

 

 

 



 



 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental

 

$

9,643

 

$

11,068

 

$

32,120

 

$

23,648

 

Tenant reimbursements

 

 

4,030

 

 

5,095

 

 

15,695

 

 

12,047

 

Management, leasing and development services

 

 

183

 

 

90

 

 

440

 

 

356

 

Interest and other income

 

 

1,532

 

 

120

 

 

2,301

 

 

746

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total Revenue

 

 

15,388

 

 

16,373

 

 

50,556

 

 

36,797

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental property operating and maintenance

 

 

5,023

 

 

5,155

 

 

16,248

 

 

11,538

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

1,661

 

 

1,907

 

 

6,231

 

 

4,423

 

Interest (including amortization of deferred financing costs)

 

 

3,880

 

 

4,195

 

 

13,183

 

 

7,799

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

357

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,892

 

 

4,679

 

 

13,839

 

 

9,156

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,973

 

 

1,515

 

 

5,654

 

 

4,233

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total Expenses

 

 

16,429

 

 

17,451

 

 

55,512

 

 

37,149

 

Equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnerships

 

 

(370

 )

 

(216

 )

 

(654

 )

 

(292

 )

(Loss) gain on partial sale of real estate

 

 

(571

 )

 

 

 

29,397

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Income (loss) before minority interest

 

 

(1,982

 )

 

(1,294

 )

 

23,787

 

 

(644

 )

Minority interest

 

 

214

 

 

147

 

 

(2,580

 )

 

73

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

(1,768

 )

$

(1,147

 )

$

21,207

 

$

(571

 )

 

 



 



 



 



 

Basic (loss) earnings per share

 

$

(0.14

 )

$

(0.09

 )

$

1.66

 

$

(0.05

 )

 

 



 



 



 



 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

 

$

(0.14

 )

$

(0.09

 )

$

1.62

 

$

(0.05

 )

 

 



 



 



 



 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

12,811

 

 

12,410

 

 

12,804

 

 

12,316

 

Weighted average common stock equivalents outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,889

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

12,811

 

 

12,410

 

 

14,693

 

 

12,316

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Share Data)

(Unaudited)

Nine months ended September 30, 2006

 

 

 

Number of Common Shares

 

Common Stock

 

Additional Paid-In Capital

 

Distributions in Excess
of Earnings

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

Total

 

Comprehensive Income

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

13,050,370

 

$

131

 

$

119,643

 

$

(15,912

)

$

1,099

 

$

104,961

 

$

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,207

 

 

 

 

21,207

 

 

21,207

 

Common stock issued to outside directors

 

3,000

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of $6 recorded in interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(53

)

 

(53

)

 

(53

)

Deferred compensation plan and stock awards

 

66,876

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

581

 

 

 

 

 

 

581

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,945

)

 

 

 

(8,945

)

 

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Balance at September 30, 2006

 

13,120,246

 

$

131

 

$

120,259

 

$

(3,650

)

$

1,046

 

$

117,786

 

$

21,154

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 



 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

21,207

 

$

(571

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on partial sale of real estate

 

 

(29,397

)

 

 

Loss from early extinguishment of debt

 

 

357

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

13,839

 

 

9,156

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

638

 

 

439

 

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

 

 

514

 

 

320

 

Non cash stock compensation

 

 

581

 

 

313

 

Interest expense (accretion) amortization, net

 

 

(2,431

)

 

(577

)

Amortization of below market ground lease

 

 

213

 

 

34

 

Minority interest

 

 

2,580

 

 

(73

)

Equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnerships

 

 

654

 

 

292

 

Net change in revenue related to acquired lease rights/obligations

 

 

(85

)

 

(814

)

Other non-cash income

 

 

(1,236

)

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rents, deferred rents and other receivables

 

 

(1,924

)

 

(4,018

)

Restricted cash relating to operating activities

 

 

884

 

 

(860

)

Other deferred costs

 

 

(1,851

)

 

(1,009

)

Other assets, net

 

 

(2,105

)

 

161

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

621

 

 

3,117

 

 

 



 



 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

3,059

 

 

5,910

 

 

 



 



 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from partial sales of real estate, net

 

 

80,319

 

 

 

Expenditures for real estate improvements

 

 

(27,634

)

 

(3,874

)

Real estate acquisitions, net of assumed liabilities

 

 

(43,235

)

 

(132,971

)

Change in restricted cash relating to investing activities

 

 

(10,198

)

 

(959

)

Distribution from (advances to) unconsolidated real estate partnerships

 

 

(424

 )

 

1,625

 

Other

 

 

(880

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(2,052

 )

 

(136,179

)

 

 



 



 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from junior subordinated debt obligations

 

 

29,380

 

 

 

Proceeds from secured line of credit

 

 

28,600

 

 

 

Repayment of secured line of credit

 

 

(24,600

)

 

 

Proceeds from promissory note

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

Repayment of promissory note

 

 

(10,000

)

 

 

Proceeds from equity offering (net of underwriters’ fees)

 

 

 

 

20,800

 

Payment of offering costs

 

 

 

 

(3,754

)

Proceeds from mortgage loans payable

 

 

 

 

125,766

 

Repayment of mortgage loans payable

 

 

(1,286

)

 

(253

)

Restricted cash relating to financing activities

 

 

31

 

 

3,507

 

Payments to affiliates

 

 

 

 

(7,877

)

Increase in due to affiliates

 

 

 

 

107

 

Payment of deferred financing costs

 

 

(1,431

)

 

(1,194

)

Distributions and dividends

 

 

(10,016

)

 

(6,992

)

 

 



 



 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

20,678

 

 

130,110

 

 

 



 



 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

21,685

 

 

(159

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

14,331

 

 

15,607

 

 

 



 



 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

36,016

 

$

15,448

 

 

 



 



 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized

 

$

15,835

 

$

7,627

 

 

 



 



 

Supplemental disclosures of non cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued renovation costs

 

$

4,027

 

$

 

 

 



 



 

Assets acquired in connection with real estate acquisition

 

$

19

 

$

4,338

 

 

 



 



 

Liabilities assumed in connection with real estate acquisition

 

$

3,699

 

$

128,976

 

 

 



 



 

Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments

 

$

(53

)

$

1,153

 

 

 



 



 

Dividends and distributions payable

 

$

3,347

 

$

3,218

 

 

 



 



 

Contribution of property to joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in real estate, net

 

$

134,240

 

$

 

Other assets

 

 

13,722

 

 

 

Mortgage loans

 

 

(105,516

)

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

(4,370

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

$

38,076

 

$

 

 

 



 



 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

1. Organization and Description of Business

Feldman Equities of Arizona, LLC (our “predecessor”) was organized under the laws of the State of Arizona and commenced operations on April 1, 2002. Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. (“FMP”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), its affiliates and subsidiaries are principally engaged in the acquisition and management of retail malls. Tenants include national and regional retail chains as well as local retailers.

We are a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that was incorporated in Maryland on July 14, 2004. We closed our initial public offering of common stock on December 16, 2004 (our “offering”). Our wholly owned subsidiaries, Feldman Holdings Business Trust I and Feldman Holdings Business Trust II, are the sole general partner and a limited partner, respectively, in and collectively own 89.1% of Feldman Equities Operating Partnership, LP (our “operating partnership”). We, through our subsidiaries, have control over major decisions of the operating partnership, including decisions related to sale or refinancing of properties. FMP, the operating partnership and Feldman Equities Management, Inc. (the “service company”) were formed to continue to operate and expand the business of our predecessor. We consolidate the financial statements of our operating partnership. Prior to the completion of our offering, we, our operating partnership and the service company had no operations.

In a series of transactions culminating with the closing of our offering, we, the operating partnership and our service company, together with our partners and members of our partnerships and limited liability companies affiliated with the predecessor and other parties which hold direct or indirect ownership interests in the properties (collectively, the “participants”), engaged in certain formation transactions (the “formation transactions”). The formation transactions were designed to (i) continue the operations of our predecessor, (ii) enable us to raise the necessary capital to acquire interests in certain of the properties, repay mortgage debt relating thereto and pay other indebtedness, (iii) fund costs, capital expenditures and working capital, (iv) provide a vehicle for future acquisitions, (v) enable us to qualify as a real estate investment trust and (vi) preserve tax advantages for certain participants.

Pursuant to contribution agreements among the owners of the predecessor and our operating partnership, which were executed on August 13, 2004, our operating partnership received a contribution of interests in our predecessor, which included the property management, leasing, and real estate development operations in exchange for limited partnership interests in our operating partnership.

As part of our formation transactions, the owners of our predecessor contributed their ownership interests in our predecessor to the operating partnership. Pursuant to contribution agreements among the owners of the predecessor and our operating partnership, our operating partnership received a contribution of 100% of the interests in our predecessor, in exchange for units of limited partnership interests in our operating partnership (“units”). The exchange of contributed interests was accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control; accordingly the contributed assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at our predecessor’s historical cost basis. Currently, these contributors own 10.8% of our operating partnership as limited partners.

As of September 30, 2006, we owned four real estate properties totaling approximately 4.2 million square feet, which includes approximately 2.2 million square feet owned by anchor tenants. We also have minority interests in partnerships owning the Harrisburg Mall in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania totaling approximately 922,000 square feet, the Foothills Mall in Tucson, Arizona totaling approximately 711,000 square feet and the Colonie Center Mall in Albany, New York totaling approximately 1.2 million square feet.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Quarterly Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for interim financial information have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included. The 2006 operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Principles of Consolidation and Equity Method of Accounting

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries and all partnerships in which we have a controlling interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The contribution of our predecessor to our operating partnership in our formation transactions in exchange for OP Units has been accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control. Accordingly, the contributed assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at our predecessor’s historical cost basis. The minority interest in one of our predecessor’s subsidiaries was acquired for cash, and has been accounted for as a purchase, with the excess of the purchase price over the related historical cost basis of the minority interest being allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

We evaluate our investments in partially owned entities in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, or FIN 46R. If the partially owned entity is a “variable interest entity,” or a “VIE,” and we are the “primary beneficiary” as defined in FIN 46R, we account for such investments as a consolidated subsidiary. We have determined that Feldman Lubert Adler Harrisburg, L.P. , FMP Kimco Foothills Member LLC and FMP191 Colonie Center LLC are not VIE’s.

We evaluate the consolidation of entities in which we are a general partner in accordance with EITF Issue 04-05, which provides guidance in determining whether a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership or a limited liability company with characteristics of a partnership. EITF 04-05 states that the general partner in a limited partnership is presumed to control that limited partnership. The presumption may be overcome if the limited partners have either (1) the substantive ability to dissolve the limited partnership or otherwise remove the general partner without cause or (2) substantive participating rights, which provide the limited partners with the ability to effectively participate in significant decisions that would be expected to be made in the ordinary course of the limited partnership’s business and thereby preclude the general partner from exercising unilateral control over the partnership. Based on this criterion, we do not consolidate our investments in Feldman Lubert Adler Harrisburg, L.P. , FMP Kimco Foothills Member LLC and FMP191 Colonie Center LLC. We account for these investments under the equity method of accounting. These investments are recorded initially at cost, and thereafter the carrying amount is increased by its share of comprehensive income and any additional capital contributions and decreased by our share of comprehensive loss and any capital distributions.

The equity in net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss from real estate joint ventures recognized by us and the carrying value of our investments in real estate joint ventures are based on our share of cash that would be distributed to us under the hypothetical liquidation of the joint venture, at the then book value, pursuant to the provisions of the respective operating/partnership agreements.

For a joint venture investment which is not a VIE or in which we are not the general partner, we consider the accounting set forth in AICPA Statement of Position No. 78-9 – Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures (“SOP 78-9”) as amended by EITF 04-05. In accordance with this pronouncement, investments in joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method when the ownership interest is less than 50% and we do not exercise direct or indirect control.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

Factors we consider in determining whether or not we exercise control include rights of partners in significant business decisions, including dispositions and acquisitions of assets, financing, and operating and capital budgets, board and management representation and authority and other contractual rights of our partners. To the extent that we are deemed to control these entities, these entities are consolidated.

On a periodic basis, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures may be impaired. An investment’s value is impaired only if our estimate of the fair value of the investment is less than the carrying value of the investment. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of our investment over the estimated fair value of our investment.

Gains on Disposition of Real Estate

Gains on the disposition of real estate assets are recorded when the recognition criteria have been met, generally at the time title is transferred and we no longer have substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold. Gains on the disposition of real estate assets are deferred if we continue to have substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold.

When we contribute a property to a joint venture in which we have retained an ownership interest, we do not recognize a portion of the proceeds in the computation of the gain resulting from the contribution. The amount of gain not recognized is based on our continuing ownership interest in the contributed property that arises due to our ownership interest in the joint venture acquiring the property.

Critical Accounting Policies and Management’s Estimates

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions. Our estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements. They also affect reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these amounts.

We have identified certain critical accounting policies that affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate estimates related to critical accounting policies, including those related to revenue recognition and the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, investments in real estate, and asset impairment. The estimates are based on information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances.

We make estimates related to the collectibility of accounts receivable related to minimum rent, deferred rent, expense reimbursements, lease termination fees and other income. We specifically analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debts, tenant concentrations, tenant creditworthiness, and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable. Our estimates have a direct impact on the net income, because a higher bad debt allowance would result in lower net income.

We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of the properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation to record on an annual basis with respect to the investments in real estate. These assessments have a direct impact on net income because if we were to shorten the expected useful lives of our investments in real estate, we would depreciate such investments over fewer years, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower net income or higher net loss on an annual basis.

We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the values of our investments in real estate, including real estate held by any unconsolidated real estate entities accounted for using the equity method. Our assessments have a direct impact on our net income because recording an impairment loss results in an immediate negative adjustment to income.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

We are required to make subjective assessments as to the fair value of assets and liabilities in connection with purchase accounting related to the real estate acquired. Our assessments have a direct impact on our net income (loss) subsequent to the acquisitions as a result of depreciation and amortization being recorded on these assets and liabilities over the expected lives of the related assets and liabilities.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, we consider short-term investments with maturities of 90 days or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash includes escrowed funds and other restricted deposits in conjunction with our loan agreements and cash restricted for property-level marketing and gift card funds.

Revenue Recognition and Tenant Receivables

Base rental revenues from rental retail properties are recognized on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable terms of the related leases, which are all accounted for as operating leases. As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, approximately $768 and $1,849, respectively, has been recognized as straight-line rents receivable (representing the current net cumulative rents recognized prior to the date when billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the lease). These amounts are included in rents, deferred rents and other receivables in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. “Percentage rent,” or rental revenue that is based upon a percentage of the sales recorded by our tenants, is recognized in the period such sales are earned by the respective tenants.

Reimbursements from tenants related to real estate taxes, insurance and other shopping center operating expenses are recognized as revenue, based on a predetermined formula, in the period the applicable costs are incurred. Lease termination fees, net of deferred rent and related intangibles, which are included in interest and other income in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations, are recognized when the related leases are cancelled, the tenant surrenders the space, and we have no continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants. We recorded $86 and $50 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $389 and $157 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, of lease termination fees, net of deferred rent and related intangibles adjustments.

Our other sources of revenue come from the provision of management services to third parties, including property management, brokerage, leasing and development. Management fees generally are a percentage of cash receipts from managed property and are recorded when earned as services are provided. Leasing and brokerage fees are earned and recognized upon the consummation of new leases. Development fees are earned and recognized over the time period of the development activity. These activities are referred to as “management, leasing and development services” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts against the portion of tenant receivables which is estimated to be uncollectible. Management reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectibility. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Tenant receivables in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $697 and $998 as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

Deferred Charges

Deferred leasing commissions and other direct costs associated with the acquisition of tenants are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Loan costs are capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the terms of the related loans using a method that approximates the effective-interest method. Certain of our employees provide leasing services to the properties. It’s our policy to capitalize employee compensation directly allocable to these leasing services. A portion of their compensation, approximating $406 and $130 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $1,085 and $342 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, was capitalized and is being amortized over the corresponding lease terms which currently have an estimated weighted average life of approximately seven years. The related amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $8 and $0, respectively, $26 and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Issuance Costs

Costs that represent expenditures related to the issuance of common stock, including underwriting commissions and public offering costs, were charged to our equity upon completion of the issuance, and are reflected as a reduction to additional paid-in capital.

Investments in Real Estate and Depreciation

Investments in real estate are stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation. The building and improvements thereon are depreciated on the straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 39 years. Tenant improvements are depreciated on the straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful life. Equipment is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of 3 to 7 years.

For redevelopment of existing operating properties, the net carrying value of the existing property under redevelopment plus the cost for the construction and improvements incurred in connection with the redevelopment are capitalized to the extent the capitalization costs of the property do not exceed the estimated fair value of the redeveloped property when complete. Real estate taxes and insurance incurred during construction periods are capitalized and amortized on the same basis as the related assets. Interest costs are capitalized during periods of active construction for qualified expenditures based upon interest rates in place during the construction period until construction is substantially complete. Capitalized interest costs are amortized over lives consistent with constructed assets. We capitalized the following costs:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Interest

 

$

349

 

$

 

$

581

 

$

11

 

Real Estate Taxes

 

 

172

 

 

 

 

327

 

 

 

Insurance

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total

 

$

539

 

$

 

$

942

 

$

11

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Certain of our employees provide construction services to the properties. It’s our policy to capitalize employee compensation directly allocable to these construction services. A portion of their compensation, approximately $96 and $349 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively, has been capitalized into these construction projects and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of these redevelopment projects. No amounts were capitalized in 2005.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

Pre-development costs, which generally include legal and professional fees and other third-party costs related directly to the acquisition of a property, are capitalized as part of the property being developed. In the event a development is no longer deemed to be probable, the costs previously capitalized are written off as a component of operating expenses.

Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life or improve the efficiency of the asset. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

Accumulated depreciation was $12,291 and $12,421 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.

Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations

We own certain properties that contain environmental conditions and could require us to perform future remediation. Although we may have a legal obligation to remediate these environmental conditions contained in any of our investment properties, either in the course of future remodeling, demolition or tenant construction, or as a transferred liability to a buyer, we do not believe that the current estimation of that liability, and the related asset and cumulative catch-up of any accretion or depreciation, is material to our consolidated financial statements. The time period for any of this work is indeterminate as there is no obligation to perform any amount of such work that is material to the consolidated financial statements in conjunction with any current renovation or construction project. Accordingly, these amounts are not material to our consolidated financial statements.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, investment properties are reviewed for impairment on a property-by-property basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of investment properties may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. We believe no impairment in the net carrying values of the investments in real estate and investment in unconsolidated real estate partnership has occurred.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Interests in Real Estate Entities

We allocate the purchase price of properties to tangible and identified intangible assets acquired based on their fair value in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building and tenant improvements) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and related improvements based on our determination of the relative fair values of these assets. We have determined the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors we considered in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. We also estimate costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs. Since June 2005, we determine the as-if-vacant value by using a replacement cost method, adjusted by both physical condition and possible obsolescence of the property acquired. Under this method, we obtain valuations from a qualified third-party utilizing relevant third-party property condition and Phase I environmental reports. We believe the replacement cost method closely approximates our previous methodology and is a better determination of the as-if-vacant fair value.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease values (included in acquired lease rights in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets) are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining, non-cancelable, terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values (presented as acquired lease obligation in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets) are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term and any fixed rate/bargain renewal periods in the respective leases.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases and tenant relationships, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as-if-vacant, which is determined as set forth above. This aggregate value is allocated between in-place lease values and tenant relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease; however, the value of tenant relationships has not been separated from in-place lease value for the additional interests in real estate entities acquired by us because such value and its consequence to amortization expense is immaterial for these particular acquisitions. Should future acquisitions of properties result in allocating material amounts to the value of tenant relationships, an amount would be separately allocated and amortized over the estimated life of the relationship. The value of in-place leases, exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases, is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off.

Other acquired intangible assets and liabilities include above-market fixed rate mortgage debt and below-market ground lease. Above-market debt is measured by adjusting the existing fixed rate mortgage to market fixed rate debt and amortizing the acquired liability over the weighted-average term of the acquired mortgage using the interest method. The liability is amortized as a reduction to our interest expense. The below-market ground lease asset is amortized over the estimated length of the ground lease as an increase to ground rent expense.

Purchase accounting was applied to the assets and liabilities related to the real estate properties we acquired after our offering. The fair value of the real estate acquired was allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any, based in each case on their fair values.

Accumulated amortization for acquired lease rights was $3,667 and $3,248 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Accumulated amortization for in-place lease values was $6,187 and $4,644 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Accumulated amortization of acquired lease obligations were $4,027 and $3,988 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

The following are the amounts assigned to each major asset and liability caption at the acquisition date for:

 

 

 

Stratford Square

 

Golden Triangle

 

Northgate

 

Tallahassee

 

Colonie (B)

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Land

 

$

11,528

 

$

9,198

 

$

11,120

 

$

(A)

$

9,045

 

Building and improvements                               

 

 

74,547

 

 

28,721

 

 

98,223

 

 

64,775

 

 

71,507

 

Below-market ground lease                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,879

 

 

 

Acquired lease rights

 

 

3,380

 

 

1,024

 

 

7,839

 

 

1,215

 

 

3,687

 

In-place lease values

 

 

7,262

 

 

2,503

 

 

2,701

 

 

4,358

 

 

2,845

 

Acquired lease obligations                                  

 

 

(3,352)

 

 

(1,246)

 

 

(1,306)

 

 

(10,109)

 

 

(3,439)

 

Assumed above-market mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,243)

 

 

(6,533)

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Total Purchase Price

 

$

93,365

 

$

40,200

 

$

110,334

 

$

61,585

 

$

83,645

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

(A) – The Tallahassee Mall is subject to an operating ground lease.

(B) – Acquired February 2005; the property was subsequently contributed to a joint venture in September 2006

Income Taxes

We have elected to be treated and believe that we have operated in a manner that has enabled us to qualify as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (the “Code”) as amended. As a REIT, we generally are not required to pay federal corporate income taxes on our taxable income to the extent it is currently distributed to our stockholders. However, qualification and taxation as a REIT depends upon our ability to meet the various qualification tests imposed under the Code, including tests related to annual operating results, asset composition, distribution levels and diversity of stock ownership. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will be organized or be able to operate in a manner so as to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on our taxable income at regular corporate tax rates.

We have elected to treat one of the operating partnership’s subsidiaries as a taxable REIT subsidiary (TRS). In general, a TRS may perform non-customary services for tenants, hold assets that we cannot hold directly and generally may engage in any real estate or non-real estate related business (except for the operation or management of health care facilities or lodging facilities or the provision to any person, under a franchise, license or otherwise, rights to any brand name under which any lodging facility or health care facility is operated). Our TRS is subject to corporate federal and state income taxes based on their taxable income. These rates are generally those rates which are charged for regular corporate entities. Income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is recorded against the combined federal and state net deferred taxes reducing the deferred tax asset to a net amount. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Currently, the TRS’s generate no income or are marginally profitable, resulting in minimal or no federal and state income tax liability for these entities. With the exception of the TRS’s, we have paid no income taxes for the periods presented, nor incurred any tax liability or expense.

As a REIT, we are permitted to deduct dividends paid to our stockholders, eliminating the federal taxation of income represented by such dividends. REITs are subject to a number of organizational and operational requirements. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal and state income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on our taxable income at regular corporate tax rates.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

The predecessor and its subsidiaries were limited liability partnerships or limited liability companies. As such, no federal or state income tax expense was recorded as items of income or expense by the predecessor as these amounts are recorded on the members’/partners’ individual tax returns.

Earnings Per Share

We present both basic and diluted earnings per share, or EPS. Basic EPS excludes potentially dilutive securities and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower EPS or greater loss per share amount. Our units and unvested share awards are dilutive for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The following is the computation of our basic and diluted shares for the following periods:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Basic weighted average common shares

 

12,811,237

 

12,410,567

 

12,803,848

 

12,316,224

 

Plus: weighted average unvested restricted shares

 

 

 

296,020

 

 

Plus: weighted average OP units

 

 

 

1,593,464

 

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Diluted weighted average common shares

 

12,811,237

 

12,410,567

 

14,693,332

 

12,316,224

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

2006 Comprehensive Income

Our comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $21,154 and was comprised of our net income totaling $21,207 and unrealized loss on derivative instruments totaling $53 for the same nine month period. Comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was $523 and was comprised of our net loss of $571 and unrealized gain on derivative instruments totaling $1,094 for the same nine month period.

Segment Information

We are a REIT engaged in owning, managing, leasing and repositioning Class B regional malls and operate in one reportable segment, retail mall real estate.

Share-Based Deferred Compensation

We adopted SFAS 123R, share-based payments, in 2005, which did not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements. SFAS 123R requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. We are authorized to grant up to 469,221 shares of common stock to employees. We have a deferred compensation plan which has granted 351,976 shares (net of forfeitures) of restricted common stock to certain employees. All restricted shares were granted within a price range of $9.22 to $13.90 and vest annually over periods ranging from two to five years. The shares were fair valued at $3,952 based on the market price of the shares on the date of grant.

The following describes the shares of unvested common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006:

 

 

   

Number of Unvested Shares

 

Weighted-Average
Amortization
Period (in years)

 

Weighted-Average
Share Price

 
   
 
 
 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Beginning balance

 

285,100

 

 

4.87

 

N/A

 

$ 

12.23

 

 

N/A

 

Shares granted

 

74,568

 

173,196

 

5.00

 

4.78

 

 

11.33

 

$ 

12.42

 

Shares vested

 

(42,967

)

 

(1.0

)

 

 

12.30

 

  

 

Shares forfeited

 

(7,692

)

(15,616

)

(4.00

)

(4.96

)

 

(12.37

)

 

(12.37

)

 

 


 


 


 


 



 



 

Ending balance

 

309,009

 

157,580

 

3.96

 

4.87

 

$ 

12.04

 

$ 

12.42

 

 

 


 


 


 


 



 



 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – (Continued)

Share-based compensation expense included in net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $109, $316, $109 and $313, respectively. Gross share-based compensation was $192, $581, $109 and $313 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The weighted-average amortization periods for unvested shares as of September 30, 2006 and 2005 described above exclude the share-based compensation expense recognized for the respective nine month periods. It’s our policy to capitalize employee compensation, including share-based compensation, allocated to construction and leasing services, of which $83, $265, $0 and $0 were capitalized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Unvested Shares

We have adjusted the presentation of stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2005 to reflect the accounting for the awards of unvested shares to employees in accordance with SFAS 123R. The effect of the adjustment is to eliminate the unamortized deferred stock compensation, with a corresponding reduction to additional paid-in capital, in the amount of $2,756 as of December 31, 2005. This adjustment had no net effect on total stockholders’ equity.

Derivatives and Hedges

SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, requires us to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If a derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative will either be offset against the change in fair value of the hedged asset, liability, or firm commitment through earnings, or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings. The application of SFAS 133 may increase or decrease our reported net income and stockholders’ equity prospectively, depending on future levels of LIBOR interest rates and other variables affecting the fair values of derivative instruments and hedged items, but will have no effect on cash flows.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures, and transition. This Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We do not expect the impact of adopting this Interpretation will have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheet or statement of operations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

3. Mortgage Loans Payable

At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, mortgage loans payable consisted of the following:

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Mortgage loan payable — interest only at 5.09% payable monthly, due November 1, 2008, secured by the Foothills Mall property

 

$

 

$

54,750

 

Mortgage loan payable – interest only at 125 basis points over LIBOR (6.625% at September 30, 2006 and 5.625% at December 31, 2005) payable monthly, due January 2008, secured by Stratford Square Mall property

 

 

75,000

 

 

75,000

 

Mortgage loan payable – interest only at 140 basis points over LIBOR (at December 31, 2005) payable monthly, due October 1, 2006, secured by Colonie Center Mall property

 

 

 

 

50,766

 

Mortgage loan payable – interest at 8.60% payable monthly, due July 11, 2009, secured by the Tallahassee Mall property

 

 

45,235

 

 

45,613

 

Mortgage loan payable – interest at 6.60% payable monthly, due September 1, 2012, secured by the Northgate Mall property

 

 

78,464

 

 

79,216

 

Mortgage loan payable – interest at 5.15% payable monthly, due November 1, 2013, secured by the JCPenney Parcel

 

 

3,298

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total mortgages outstanding

 

 

201,997

 

 

305,345

 

Assumed above-market mortgage premiums, net

 

 

10,760

 

 

13,144

 

 

 





 

Total mortgage loans payable

 

$

212,757

 

$

318,489

 

 

 



 



 


On September 29, 2006, in connection with the partial sale of the Colonie Center Mall, the outstanding first mortgage on the property totaling $50,766 was assumed by the new joint venture.

On June 29, 2006, in connection with the partial sale of the Foothills Mall, the outstanding first mortgage on the property totaling $54,750 was repaid. We incurred a loss on the early extinguishment of debt totaling $357.

On April 5, 2006, we assumed a $3,455 promissory note in connection with the acquisition of the JCPenney Parcel. The stated interest on the note is 5.15%. We determined this rate to be above-market and, in applying purchase accounting, determined the fair market value interest rate to be 4.87%. The above-market premium of $47 is being amortized over the remaining term of the acquired loan using the effective interest method. The amortization of the above-market premium totaled $6 since the assumption of the loan in April 2006.

On July 12, 2005, we assumed a $79,605 first mortgage in connection with the acquisition of the Northgate Mall. The stated interest on the mortgage is 6.60%. We determined this rate to be above-market and, in applying purchase accounting, determined the fair market value interest rate to be 5.37%. The above premium was initially $8,243 and is being amortized over the remaining term of the acquired loan using the effective interest method. The amortization of the above-market premium totaled $348 and $1,058 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

On June 28, 2005, we assumed a $45,848 first mortgage in connection with the acquisition of the Tallahassee Mall. The stated interest rate on the mortgage is 8.60%. We determined this rate to be above-market and, in applying purchase accounting, determined the fair market value interest rate to be 5.16%. The above-market premium was initially $6,533 and is being amortized over the remaining term of the acquired loan using the effective interest method. The amortization of the above-market premium totaled $454 and $1,367 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

In June 2005, we completed a $50,766 first mortgage bridge financing collateralized by the Colonie Center Mall. The initial bridge loan maturity date was December 1, 2005, which has since been extended to October 2006. The bridge loan contains various financial covenants requiring us to maintain certain property-level financial debt coverage ratios. On September 29, 2006, in connection with the partial sale of the Colonie Center Mall, the outstanding bridge loan on the property was repaid.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

3. Mortgage Loans Payable – (Continued)

In January 2005, we completed a $75,000, 3-year first mortgage financing collateralized by the Stratford Square Mall. The mortgage bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 125 basis points and has two one-year extensions. The loan may be prepaid at any time.

In connection with the Stratford Square Mall mortgage financing, during January 2005, we entered into a $75,000 swap commencing February 2005 with a final maturity date in January 2008. The effect of the swap is to fix the all-in interest rate of the Stratford Square mortgage loan at 5.0% per annum.

During December 2005, we entered into a separate $75,000 swap which commences February 2008 and has a final maturity date in January 2011. The effect of the swap is to fix the all-in interest rate of our forecasted cash flows on LIBOR-based loans at 4.91% per annum for that period.

Aggregate principal payments of our mortgage loans as of September 30, 2006 are as follows:

 

2006 (3 months)

 

$

495

 

2007

 

 

2,040

 

2008

 

 

77,160

 

2009

 

 

45,618

 

2010

 

 

1,786

 

2011 and thereafter

 

 

74,898

 

   

 

Total principal payments

 

 

201,997

 

Assumed above-market mortgage premiums, net

 

 

10,760

 

   

 

Total

 

$

212,757

 

   

 

Certain of these mortgage loans payable contain various financial covenants requiring us to maintain certain financial debt coverage ratios, among other requirements. As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we were in compliance with these debt covenants.

4. Junior Subordinated Debt Obligation

During March 2006, we completed the issuance and sale in a private placement of $28,500 in aggregate principal amount of preferred securities issued by its wholly owned subsidiary, Feldman Mall Properties Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”). The Trust simultaneously issued 880 of its common securities to the operating partnership for a purchase price of $880, which constitutes all of the issued and outstanding common securities of the Trust. The Trust used the proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities together with the proceeds from the sale of the common securities to purchase $29,380 in aggregate principal amount of unsecured fixed/floating rate junior subordinated notes due April 2036, issued by our Company. The junior subordinated notes, the common and the trust preferred securities have substantially identical terms, requiring quarterly interest payments calculated at a fixed interest rate equal to 8.70% per annum through April 2011, and subsequently (after April 2011) at a variable interest rate equal to London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.45% per annum. The notes mature April 2036, and may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at par, at our option, beginning after April 2011. The preferred securities do not have a stated maturity date; however, the preferred and common securities are subject to mandatory redemption upon the redemption or maturity of the notes.

The principal amount of the junior subordinated notes of $29,380 is reported as an obligation on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2006. However, because we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the Trust under FIN46R, we account for our investment under the equity method of accounting and records our investment in the Trust’s common shares of $880 as part of other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

4. Junior Subordinated Debt Obligation – (Continued)

We have entered into a parent guarantee agreement for the purpose of guaranteeing the payment, after the expiration of any grace or cure period, of any amounts required to be paid. Our obligations under the parent guarantee agreement constitute unsecured obligations and rank subordinate and junior to all of our senior debt. The parent guarantee agreement will terminate upon the full payment of the redemption price for the trust preferred securities or full payment of the junior subordinated notes upon liquidation of the trust.

5. Secured Line of Credit

On April 5, 2006, in connection with the acquisition of the Golden Triangle Mall, we entered into a $24.6 million secured line of credit which bears interest at 140 basis points over LIBOR and matures in April 2008. The secured line of credit was fully drawn on the date we acquired the Golden Triangle Mall. The secured line of credit has been amended to allow for the issuance of letters of credit up to $13.0 million at 50 basis points over LIBOR. The secured line of credit contains certain financial covenants requiring us to, among other requirements, maintain certain financial coverage ratios. The secured line of credit has one extension through April 2009. As of September 30, 2006, there was a $4.0 million outstanding balance on the secured line of credit.

6. Related Party Transactions

We provide certain property management, leasing and development services to our unconsolidated real estate partnerships for annual management fees ranging from 2% to 3.5% of gross receipts, and a construction management fee of 3% on the amount of capital improvements, as defined by their agreements. In addition, we earn brokerage commission fees as a percentage of contractual rents on new leases and lease renewals. Total fees earned from such partnerships aggregated $183, $440, $90 and $332 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. All service fees are recorded in management, leasing and development services on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Prior to being employed by our company on November 15, 2005, an officer provided construction management services to us. Fees charged by the officer to our company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 totaled $59 and $137, respectively.

We have entered into a consulting contract with Ed Feldman, father of our company’s chairman and CEO, Larry Feldman, to provide professional acquisition services. The agreement pays Mr. Feldman $3 per month commencing July 1, 2005. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, Mr. Feldman has received $9 and $27, respectively.

7. Rentals Under Operating Leases

We receive rental income from the leasing of retail shopping center space under operating leases. We recognize income from our tenant operating leases on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms and, accordingly, rental income in a given period will vary from actual contractual rental amounts due as reduced by amortization of capitalized above-market lease values. Amounts included in rental revenue based on recording lease income on the straight-line basis were $219 and $660 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, and $231 and $523 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

7. Rentals Under Operating Leases – (Continued)

The minimum future base rentals under non-cancelable operating leases as of September 30, 2006 are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006 (three months)

 

$

5,899

 

2007

 

 

22,412

 

2008

 

 

20,130

 

2009

 

 

17,194

 

2010

 

 

15,622

 

2011 and thereafter

 

 

51,712

 

 

 



 

Total future minimum base rentals

 

$

132,969

 

 

 



 

Minimum future rentals do not include amounts which are payable by certain tenants based upon certain reimbursable shopping center operating expenses. The tenant base includes national and regional chains and local retailers. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, no tenant exceeded 10% of rental revenues.

8. Due to Affiliates

At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, amounts due to affiliates primarily reflect obligations to make payments to certain owners of the predecessor in connection with the formation transactions. As part of the formation transactions, the owners of the predecessor are entitled to the following:

Messrs. Feldman, Bourg and Jensen have the right to receive additional OP Units for ownership interests contributed as part of the formation transactions upon our achieving a 15% internal rate of return from the Harrisburg joint venture on or prior to December 31, 2009. The right to receive such additional OP Units is a financial instrument that we recorded as an obligation of the offering and adjusted to fair value each reporting period until the thresholds have been achieved and the OP Units have been issued. Based on the expected operating performance of the Harrisburg Mall, the fair value is estimated to be $4,067 and $5,303 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, and is included in due to affiliates. The reduction in the fair value estimate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 totaling $1,236 has been reflected in interest and other income in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The reduction in the liability in this quarter was caused by our reduction of the anticipated return we will receive on the project. The decrease in our anticipated return is due to an increase in the anticipated redevelopment costs and delays in the timing of certain redevelopment plans. The fair value of this obligation is assessed by management on a quarterly basis.

9. Stockholders’ Equity

Our authorized capital stock consists of 250,000,000 shares, $.01 par value, consisting of up to 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share and up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value per share. As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, 13,120,246 and 13,050,370 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding, respectively. We have not issued any shares of preferred stock as of September 30, 2006. During 2005 and 2006, we issued 2,000 and 1,000, respectively, fully vested shares of our common stock to each of our three outside directors.

In January 2005, we sold 1,600,000 shares of our common stock at a gross price of $13.00 per share. The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $19,300.

In December 2005, we issued 369,375 shares of our common stock in connection with acquiring a long-term lease located at the Tallahassee Mall.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

10. Minority Interest

As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, minority interest relates to the interests in the operating partnership that are not owned by us, of approximately 10.8% and 11.3%, respectively. In conjunction with our formation, certain persons and entities contributing ownership interests in the predecessor to the operating partnership received OP Units. Limited partners who acquired OP Units in our formation transactions have the right, commencing on or after December 16, 2005, to require our operating partnership to redeem part or all of their OP Units for cash, or, at our option, an equivalent number of shares of our common stock at the time of the redemption. Alternatively, we may elect to acquire those OP Units in exchange for shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, issuance of stock rights, specified extraordinary distributions and similar events.

11. Commitment and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, we become involved in legal actions relating to the ownership and operations of its properties and the properties it manages for third parties. In management’s opinion, the resolutions of these legal actions are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations.

All of our malls that have non-owned parcels sharing common areas are subject to reciprocal easement agreements that address use and maintenance of common areas and often address other issues, including use restrictions and operating covenants. These agreements are recorded against the properties and are long term in nature.

Adjacent to the Stratford Square Mall are six anchor tenant spaces, five of which are owned by third parties and one of which is owned by our Company. We have entered into an operating agreement with the owners of these non-owned anchor tenant parcels to share certain operating expenses based on allocated amounts per square foot. The agreement terminates in March 2031.

The purchase price for the Golden Triangle Mall may be increased up to $2,200 if the seller is able to deliver an executed letter with a certain tenant acceptable to us and that tenant takes occupancy. As of September 30, 2006, a lease has been signed; however, the tenant is not scheduled to take occupancy until 2007.

As of September 30, 2006, we have commitments to make tenant improvements and other capital expenditures in the amount of approximately $1,416. In addition, in connection with leases that have been signed through September 30, 2006 included in the redevelopment expansion plans of the malls and current redevelopment activity, we are committed to, or expected to, spend approximately $13,722 and $27,963 for 2006 and 2007, respectively.

In connection with the formation transactions, we entered into agreements with Messrs. Feldman, Bourg and Jensen that indemnify them with respect to certain tax liabilities intended to be deferred in the formation transactions, if those liabilities are triggered either as a result of a taxable disposition of a property by us, or if we fail to offer the opportunity for the contributors to guarantee or otherwise bear the risk of loss, with respect to certain amounts of our Company’s debt for tax purposes (the “contributor-guaranteed debt”). With respect to tax liabilities arising out of property sales, the indemnity will cover 100% of any such liability until December 31, 2009, and will be reduced by 20% of the aggregate liability on each of the five following year ends thereafter.

We also have agreed to maintain approximately $10,000 of indebtedness, and to offer the contributors the option to guarantee $10,000 of the Operating Partnership’s indebtedness, in order to enable them to continue to defer certain tax liabilities. The obligation to maintain such indebtedness extends to 2013, but will be extended by an additional five years for any contributor that holds (together with his affiliates) at that time at least 25% of the initial ownership interest in the Operating Partnership issued to them in the formation transactions. As of September 30, 2006, Feldman Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Larry Feldman and Jeffrey Erhart, currently guarantees $8,000 of the loan secured by the Stratford Square Mall.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

12. Investments in Unconsolidated Partnerships

Foothills Mall

During February 2006, we entered into a contribution agreement with a subsidiary of Kimco Realty Corp. (“Kimco”) in connection with the Foothills Mall, located in the suburbs of Tucson, Arizona. Under the terms of the contribution agreement, we contributed the Foothills Mall to a limited liability company at an agreed value of $104,000, plus certain closing costs (the “joint venture”). The transaction closed on June 29, 2006. The transaction resulted in us recognizing a gain totaling $29,968. Pursuant to the terms of the contribution agreement, we received approximately $38,900 in net proceeds from the transaction.

On the closing date, the joint venture extinguished the existing first mortgage totaling $54,750 and refinanced the property with an $81,000 non-recourse first mortgage. The $81,000 first mortgage matures in July 2016 and bears interest at 6.08%. The loan may not be prepaid until the earlier of three years from the first interest payment or two years from date of loan syndication and has no principal payments for the first five years and then loan principal amortizes on a 30-year basis thereafter. Simultaneous with the refinancing, Kimco contributed cash in the amount of $14,757 to the Joint Venture. Kimco will receive a preferred return on its capital from the Foothills Mall’s cash flow. Upon a sale or refinancing of the Foothills Mall, Kimco is also entitled to receive a priority return of its capital together with any unpaid accrued preferred return. After certain adjustments, we are next entitled to receive an 8% preferred return on and a return of capital. Thereafter, all surplus proceeds will be split 20% to Kimco and 80% to us. Additionally, we agreed to serve as the managing member of the limited liability company and will retain primary management, leasing and construction oversight, for which we will receive customary fees. We have determined the Joint Venture is not a VIE and account for our investment in the Joint Venture under the equity method.

The joint venture agreement includes “buy-sell” provisions commencing in June 2008 for us and after May 2010 from the date allowing either joint venture partner to acquire the interests of the other. Either partner to the joint venture may initiate a “buy-sell” proceeding, which may enable it to acquire the interests of the other partner. However, the partner receiving an offer to be bought out will have the right to buy out such offering partner at the same price offered. The joint venture agreement does not limit our ability to enter into real estate ventures or co-investments with other third parties.

The joint venture has commitments for tenant improvements and other capital needs in the amount of $371 and intends to fund them from operating cash flow. In addition, in connection with leases that have been signed through September 30, 2006 in the redevelopment plans of the mall and current activities, we are commited to spend approximately $1,124 and $37 for 2006 and 2007, respectively. We anticipate funding these costs from operating cash flow.

During February 2006, we entered into a promissory note with Kimco Capital Corp., a subsidiary of Kimco, in the amount up to $17,200. The amounts outstanding under the loan bore interest at an interest rate of 8% per annum. On June 29, 2006, the $5,000 outstanding balance was repaid and the note was extinguished.

The summarized financial statements for the joint venture are as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2006

 

 

 


 

Investment in real estate, net

 

$

86,035

 

Other assets

 

 

9,236

 

 

 



 

Total assets

 

$

95,271

 

 

 



 

Mortgage loan payable

 

$

81,000

 

Other liabilities

 

 

4,014

 

Owners’ equity

 

 

10,257

 

 

 



 

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

 

$

95,271

 

 

 



 

Our share of owners’ equity

 

$

(4,450

)

 

 



 

The difference between our investment in the joint venture and our 30.8% of the partnership owners' equity is primarily due to the recording of our remaining interest at historical cost reduced by our share of excess loan proceeds.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

12. Investments in Unconsolidated Partnerships – (Continued)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2006

 

 

 


 

Revenues

 

$

3,282

 

Operating and other expense

 

 

1,515

 

Interest expense (including the amortization of deferred financing costs)

 

 

1,320

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,447

 

 

 



 

Net loss

 

$

(1,000

)

 

 



 

Our share of net loss

 

$

(308

)

 

 



 

Harrisburg Mall

We have a 24% limited partnership interest and a 1% general partnership interest in Feldman Lubert Adler Harrisburg, LP (the “partnership”). The partnership purchased a regional mall in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 29, 2003. Summarized financial information for this investment, which is accounted for by the equity method, is as follows:

 

 

 

September
30, 2006

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 


 


 

Investment in real estate, net

 

$

46,236

 

$

50,050

 

Receivables including deferred rents

 

 

1,653

 

 

1,182

 

Other assets

 

 

14,161

 

 

11,886

 

 

 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

62,050

 

$

63,118

 

 

 



 



 

Loan payable

 

$

49,750

 

$

49,750

 

Other liabilities

 

 

2,648

 

 

2,330

 

Owners’ equity

 

 

9,652

 

 

11,038

 

 

 



 



 

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

 

$

62,050

 

$

63,118

 

 

 



 



 

Our share of owners’ equity

 

$

2,597

 

$

2,794

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 

 

Nine months Ended
September 30, 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

3,091

 

$

2,483

 

$

8,380

 

$

7,769

 

Operating and other expenses

 

 

1,607

 

 

1,787

 

 

4,710

 

 

4,572

 

Interest expense (including the amortization of deferred financing costs)

 

 

909

 

 

741

 

 

2,562

 

 

1,972

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

823

 

 

820

 

 

2,493

 

 

2,390

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net loss

 

$

(248

)

$

(865

)

$

(1,385

)

$

(1,168

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Our share of net loss

 

$

(62

)

$

(216

)

$

(346

)

$

(292

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

The difference between our investments in the partnership and our 25% of the partnership’s owners’ equity is primarily due to our $500 acquisition of an interest held by a third party in 2004 and unpaid reimbursements of operating costs.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

12. Investments in Unconsolidated Partnerships – (Continued)

The Harrisburg Mall was purchased with (i) the proceeds of a mortgage loan, secured by the mall property and an assignment of rents and leases, and (ii) cash contributions from the predecessor and its joint venture partner. The construction loan was subsequently amended in October 2004 to increase the lender’s commitment to $46,875. The construction loan initially bore interest at LIBOR plus 3.25% per annum, until a certain anchor tenant occupied its space and began paying rent, at which time the spread became 2.5%. During July 2005, the loan was amended and increased to a maximum commitment of $50,000 through a $7,200 second mortgage with no principal payments until the maturity date, which was extended to March 2008. The interest rate was reduced to LIBOR plus 1.625% per annum. During July 2005, the partnership increased the borrowings to $49,750 and distributed $6,500 to the partners on a pro rata basis, of which we received $1,625. The effective rates on the loan at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were 6.95% and 5.99%, respectively.

Under certain circumstances the partnership may extend the maturity of the loan for three, one-year periods. As of September 30, 2006, the partnership may prepay the loan at any time, without incurring any prepayment penalty. The loan presently has a limited recourse of $5,000 of which our joint venture partner is liable for $3,150 or 63%, and we are liable for $1,850 or 37%.

The balance outstanding under the loan was $49,750, as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, and the partnership intends to use cash flow from property operations to fund our capital expenditure commitments, which were $299 at September 30, 2006. We are required to maintain cash balances with the lender averaging $5,000. If the balances fall below $5,000 in any one month, the interest rate on the loan increases to LIBOR plus 1.875%.

The joint venture agreement includes a “buy-sell” provision allowing either joint venture partner to acquire the interests of the other. Either partner to the joint venture may initiate a “buy-sell” proceeding, which may enable it to acquire the interests of the other partner. However, the partner receiving an offer to be bought out will have the right to buy out such offering partner at the same price offered. The joint venture agreement does not limit our ability to enter into real estate ventures or co-investments with other third parties. However, the agreement restricts our ability to enter into transactions relating to the joint venture with our affiliates without the prior approval of our joint venture partner.

The joint venture has commitments for tenant improvements and other capital expenditures in the amount of $299 to be incurred in 2006 and intends to fund them from operating cash flow. The joint venture has additional renovation cost commitments and anticipates the renovation costs to be $3,557 in 2006 and the balance totaling $14,247 anticipated to be spent thereafter. The joint venture anticipates funding these renovation costs with additional financing activity or equity contributions.

Colonie Center Mall

On August 9, 2006, we announced that we entered into a joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of Heitman LLC (“Heitman”) in connection with the Colonie Center Mall located in Albany, New York. On September 29, 2006, we completed the joint venture with Heitman. Under the terms of the Contribution Agreement, we contributed the property to FMP Colonie LLC, a new Delaware limited liability company (the “Joint Venture”). Heitman’s contribution to the venture represents approximately 75% of the equity in the Mall. The Company’s contribution to the venture was valued at approximately $15,667, representing approximately 25% of the equity in the property. In addition, we have committed to make a preferred capital contribution of approximately $6,500 and anticipate that it may be required to make an additional subordinated capital contribution of approximately $3,700 to fund currently anticipated construction costs. We have placed $10,250 of our net proceeds from the recapitalization in an escrow account with the lender until certain loan closing conditions are satisfied and certain construction costs are confirmed. We anticipate these conditions will be satisfied within 90 days of the Loan closing. We have also agreed to a cost guarantee related to certain redevelopment costs of the property’s redevelopment project totaling $46,000. If required, we will fund these additional costs as capital contributions noted above.

The LLC Agreement between us and Heitman allows a buy-sell process to be initiated by Heitman, at any time on or after November 1, 2010, or by us at any time on or after January 30, 2010. There are additional provisions regarding disputes, defaults and change in management that allow Heitman to initiate a buy-sell process. The member initiating the buy-sell must specify a total purchase price for the property and the amount of the purchase price that would be distributed to each of the two members, with the allocation of the total purchase price being subject to arbitration if the parties disagree. The member receiving the buy-sell notice must elect within 60 days to either allow the initiating member to purchase the recipient’s interest in the Joint Venture for the price stated in the notice or to purchase the initiating member’s interest in the Joint Venture.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

12. Investments in Unconsolidated Partnerships – (Continued)

In connection with the recapitalization of the property, the Joint Venture refinanced the property with a new construction facility (the “Loan”) with a maximum capacity commitment of $109,800. The Loan bears interest at 180 basis points over LIBOR and matures in October 2008. The Loan may be extended beyond 2008, subject to certain customary requirements for up to two additional years. In connection with the Loan, the joint venture entered into a two year interest rate protection agreement fixing the initial $50,700 of the Loan at all-in interest rate of 6.84%. The joint venture has entered into a LIBOR-based interest rate cap agreement on notional amounts ranging from $21,233 in October 2006 to $59,054 through October 2008 for anticipated borrowings related to capital expenditures. The LIBOR caps range from 5.75% to 6.25%. The Loan is an interest only loan. The loan has no lockout period, however the loan is subject to prepayment fees ranging from 1.5% to 1.0% through March 2008. The loan contains certain financial covenants requiring the joint venture to maintain certain financial debt service coverage ratios, among other requirements. We also repaid the existing $50,700 first mortgage bridge loan on the Mall.

The joint venture has commitments for tenant improvements, renovation costs and other capital expenditures in the amount of approximately $22,773 to be incurred during 2006 and $40,522 thereafter. The joint venture intends to fund these commitments from loan proceeds, equity contributions and operating cash flow.

We are the managing member of the joint venture and will be responsible for the management, leasing and construction of the property and will charge customary market fees for such services.

The summarized financial statements for the joint venture are as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2006

 

 


Investment in real estate

 

$

107,907

Restricted cash

 

 

3,498

Other assets

 

 

3,271

 

 



Total assets

 

$

114,676

 

 



Mortgage loan payable

 

$

50,766

Other liabilities

 

 

359

Owners’ equity

 

 

63,551

 

 



Total liabilities and owners’ equity

 

$

114,676

 

 



Our share of owners’ equity

 

$

16,285

 

 



The difference between our investment in the joint venture and our 25% of the partnership owners’ equity is primarily due to the recording of our remaining interest at historical cost.

13. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the fair values of our mortgage loans payable and junior subordinated debt, were approximately the carrying values as the terms are similar to those currently available to us for debt with similar risk and the same remaining maturities. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rents and other receivables, due to affiliates, and accounts payable and other liabilities, approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

14. Financial Instruments: Derivatives and Hedging

The following summarizes the notional and fair value of our derivative financial instruments at September 30, 2006. The notional value is an indication of the extent of our involvement in these instruments at that time, but does not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks:

 

 

 

Notional
Value

 

Strike
Rate

 

Effective
Date

 

Expiration
Date

 

Fair
Value

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Interest Rate Swap

 

$

75,000

 

3.75

%

2/2005

 

1/2008

 

$

1,254

 

Interest Rate Swap

 

$

75,000

 

4.91

%

1/2008

 

1/2011

 

$

(155)

 

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FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED (CONTINUED)

September 30, 2006

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

14. Financial Instruments: Derivatives and Hedging – (Continued)

On September 30, 2006, the derivative instruments were reported as an asset at a fair value of approximately $1,099 and are recorded in other assets. Over time, the unrealized gain of $1,046 in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income will be reclassified into operations as interest expense in the same periods in which the hedged interest payments affect earnings.

We hedge our exposure to variability in anticipated future interest payments on existing variable rate debt and forecasted variable rate debt transactions.

15. Subsequent Events

Effective November 3, 2006, Jeffrey Erhart, our General Counsel, is no longer employed by the Company. In connection with Mr. Erhart’s separation, we have agreed to buy back his stock and units in the Company, totaling approximately 179,000 shares and units, at a price of $9.75 per share. Assuming the agreement is not rescinded, the company anticipates that it will make a cash payment to Mr. Erhart in the amount of $1,744 in exchange for the purchase of his stock and units.

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

Overview

We are a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate company formed in July 2004 to continue the business of our predecessor to acquire, renovate and reposition shopping malls. Our investment strategy is to opportunistically acquire underperforming or distressed malls and transform them into physically attractive and profitable Class A or near Class A malls through comprehensive renovation and repositioning efforts aimed at increasing shopper traffic and tenant sales. Through these renovation and repositioning efforts, we expect to raise occupancy levels, rental income and property cash flow.

We derive revenues primarily from rent and reimbursement payments received by our operating partnership from tenants under existing leases at each of our properties. Our operating results, therefore, will depend materially on the ability of our tenants to make required payments and overall real estate market conditions.

On December 16, 2004, we completed our formation transactions and initial public offering and sold 10,666,667 shares of our common stock and contributed the net proceeds to our operating partnership. Subsequently, on January 15, 2005, we sold an additional 1,600,000 shares of our common stock to underwriters upon their full exercise of their over-allotment option.

A discussion of the results of operations of our company is set forth below. Upon completion of our initial public offering and the formation transactions, we have substantially enhanced our financial flexibility and access to capital compared to our predecessor, which has played an important role in allowing our company to implement our growth and business plan. For the following reasons, the results of operations of our company reported in the third quarter may not be indicative of the results of our future operations:

 

On September 29, 2006, we contributed the Colonie Center Mall to a joint venture and retained a 25% interest.  In connection with this transaction, the joint venture re-financed the existing $50.7 million first mortgage bridge loan with a first mortgage and construction facility with a maximum capacity commitment of $109.8 million.  As a result of these transactions, we received approximately $41.2 million and recorded a $3.9 million deferred gain.  The loan will not be closed until certain closing conditions are satisfied and the lender retained a $10.2 million escrow on our behalf until certain loan closing conditions are satisfied.  A portion of the proceeds from the transaction were used to repay $4.0 million outstanding on our secured line of credit on October 2, 2006.

Critical Accounting Policies

A summary of the accounting policies that management believes are critical to the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements are set forth below. Certain of the accounting policies used in the preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements are particularly important for an understanding of the financial position and results of operations presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. These policies require the application of judgment and assumptions by management and, as a result, are subject to a degree of uncertainty. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Rental revenues from rental retail properties are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable terms of the related leases. Deferred rent represents the aggregate excess of rental revenue recognized on a straight-line basis over cash received under applicable lease provisions. Rental revenue, which is based upon a percentage of the sales recorded by tenants, is recognized in the period such sales are earned by the respective tenants.

Reimbursements from tenants, related to real estate taxes, insurance and other mall operating expenses, are recognized as revenues, based on a predetermined formula, in the period the applicable costs are incurred. Lease termination fees, net of deferred rent and related intangibles, which are included in interest and other income in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations, are recognized when the related leases are cancelled, the tenant surrenders the space, and we have no continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants.

Additional revenue is derived from the provision of management services to third parties, including property management, brokerage, leasing and development. Management fees generally are a percentage of managed property cash receipts. Leasing and brokerage fees are generally earned upon the consummation of new leases. Development fees are earned over the time period of the development activity.

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We must also make estimates related to the collectibility of our accounts receivable related to minimum rent, deferred rent, tenant reimbursements, lease termination fees, management and development fees and other income. We analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debts, tenant concentrations, tenant credit worthiness, and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable. These estimates have a direct impact on net income, because a higher bad debt allowance would result in lower net income.

Principles of Consolidation and Equity Method of Accounting

Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries of our operating partnership and all partnerships in which we have a controlling interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Property interests contributed to our operating partnership in the formation transactions in exchange for OP Units have been accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control. Accordingly, the contributed assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at our predecessor’s historical cost basis. The combination did not require any material adjustments to conform the accounting principles of the separate entities. The remaining interests, which were acquired for cash, have been accounted for as a purchase, and the excess of the purchase price over the related historical cost basis has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

We evaluate our investments in partially owned entities in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, or FIN 46R. If the investment is a “variable interest entity,” or a “VIE,” and we are the “primary beneficiary,” as defined in FIN 46R, we account for such investment as if it were a consolidated subsidiary. We have determined that Feldman Lubert Adler Harrisburg L.P., FMP Kimco Foothills LLC and FMP191 Colonie Center LLC are not VIE’s.

We evaluate the consolidation of entities in which we are a general partner in accordance with EITF Issue 04-05, which provides guidance in determining whether a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership or a limited liability company with characteristics of a partnership. EITF 04-05 states that the general partner in a limited partnership is presumed to control that limited partnership. The presumption may be overcome if the limited partners have either (1) the substantive ability to dissolve the limited partnership or otherwise remove the general partner without cause or (2) substantive participating rights, which provide the limited partners with the ability to effectively participate in significant decisions that would be expected to be made in the ordinary course of the limited partnership’s business and thereby preclude the general partner from exercising unilateral control over the partnership. Based on these criteria, we do not consolidate our investments in the Harrisburg Foothills and Colonie joint ventures. We account for our investment in the joint ventures that own the Harrisburg Mall, the Foothills Mall and the Colonie Center Mall under the equity method of accounting. This investment is recorded initially at cost and thereafter the carrying amount is increased by our share of comprehensive income and any additional capital contributions and decreased by our share of comprehensive loss and capital distributions.

The equity in net income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss from real estate joint ventures recognized by us and the carrying value of our investments in real estate joint ventures are based on our share of cash that would be distributed to us under the hypothetical liquidation of the joint venture, at the then book value, pursuant to the provisions of the respective operating/partnership agreements.

For a joint venture investment which is not a VIE or in which we are not the general partner, we follow the accounting set forth in AICPA Statement of Position No. 78-9 – Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures (“SOP 78-9”) as amended by EITF 04-05. In accordance with this pronouncement, investments in joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method when our ownership interest is less than 50% and we do not exercise direct or indirect control.

Factors we consider in determining whether or not we exercise control include rights of partners in significant business decisions, including dispositions and acquisitions of assets, financing, and operating and capital budgets, board and management representation and authority and other contractual rights of our partners. To the extent that we are deemed to control these entities, these entities are consolidated.

On a periodic basis, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of an investment in unconsolidated joint ventures may be impaired. An investment’s value is impaired if management’s estimate of the fair value of the investment is less than the carrying value of the investment. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the investment over the estimated fair value of the investment.

Investments in Real Estate and Real Estate Entities

Real estate is stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation. Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life or improve the efficiency of the asset. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

The building and improvements thereon are depreciated on the straight-line basis over an estimated useful life ranging from 3 to 39 years. Tenant improvements are depreciated on the straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or their estimated useful life. Equipment is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 3 to 7 years.

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It is our policy to capitalize interest, insurance and real estate taxes related to properties under redevelopment and to depreciate these costs over the life of the related assets. Pre-development costs, which generally include legal and professional fees and other third-party costs related directly to the acquisition of a property, are capitalized as part of the property being developed. In the event a development is no longer deemed to be probable, the costs previously capitalized are written off as a component of operating expenses.

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, investment properties are reviewed for impairment on a property-by-property basis whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of investment properties may not be recoverable. Impairment losses for investment properties are recorded when the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by the investment properties during the expected hold period are less than the carrying amounts of those assets.

Impairment losses are measured as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset. We are required to assess whether there are impairments in the values of our investments in real estate, including indirect investments in real estate through entities which we do not control and are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

In connection with the formation transactions, we acquired our predecessor in exchange for the issuance of OP Units in our operating partnership and shares of our common stock. This exchange has been accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control; accordingly, we recorded the contributed assets and liabilities at our predecessor’s historical cost.

Gains on Disposition of Real Estate

Gains on the disposition of real estate assets are recorded when the recognition criteria have been met, generally at the time title is transferred and we no longer have substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold. Gains on the disposition of real estate assets are deferred if we continue to have substantial continued involvement with the real estate asset sold.

When we contribute a property to a joint venture in which we have retained an ownership interest, we do not recognize a portion of the proceeds in the computation of the gain resulting from the contribution. The amount of gain not recognized is based on our continuing ownership interest in the contributed property that arises due to the ownership interest in the joint venture acquiring the property.

Purchase Price Allocation

We allocate the purchase price of properties to tangible and identified intangible assets acquired based on their fair values in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations. In making estimates of fair values for the purpose of allocating purchase price, management utilized a number of sources. We also consider information about each property obtained as a result of our pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired.

We allocate a portion of the purchase price to tangible assets including the fair value of the building on an as-if vacant basis, and to land determined either by real estate tax assessments, third party appraisals or other relevant data. Since June 2005, we determine the as-if-vacant value by using a replacement cost method. Under this method we obtain valuations from a qualified third party utilizing relevant third party property condition and Phase I environmental reports. We believe the replacement cost method closely approximates our previous methodology and is a better determination of the as-if vacant fair value.

A portion of the purchase price is allocated to above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market and below-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of or an addition to rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the lease intangibles would be charged or credited to income.

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A portion of the purchase price is also allocated to the value of leases acquired, and management utilizes independent sources or management’s determination of the relative fair values of the respective in-place lease values. Our estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. We also estimate costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal expenses and other related costs.

Depreciation

The U.S. Federal tax basis for the Foothills and Harrisburg Malls, used to determine depreciation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, is the carryover basis for such malls. The tax basis for all other properties is our acquisition cost. For U.S. Federal income tax purposes, depreciation with respect to the real property components of our malls (other than land) generally will be computed using the straight-line method over a useful life of 39 years.

Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the effect of interest rate changes and limit these risks by following risk management policies and procedures including the use of derivatives. To address exposure to interest rates, derivatives are used primarily to fix the rate on debt based on floating-rate indices and manage the cost of borrowing obligations.

We may use a variety of derivative instruments to manage, or hedge, interest rate risk. We require that derivative instruments are effective in reducing the interest rate risk exposure that they are designated to hedge. This effectiveness is essential for qualifying for hedge accounting. One of our derivative instruments is associated with forecasted cash flows. In that case, hedge effectiveness criteria also require, among other things, that it be probable that the underlying forecasted cash flows will occur. Instruments that meet these hedging criteria are formally designated as hedges at the inception of the derivative contract.

To determine the fair values of derivative instruments, we use a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date. For the majority of financial instruments including most derivatives, long-term investments and long-term debt, standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, replacement cost, and termination cost are used to determine fair value. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.

Derivative instruments that are reported at fair value and presented on the balance sheet could be characterized as either cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. All of our derivatives are designated cash flow hedges. Cash flow hedges address the risk associated with future cash flows of debt transactions. All hedges held by us are deemed to be fully effective in meeting the hedging objectives established by our corporate policy governing interest rate risk management and as such no unrealized gains or losses due to changes in fair value are reported in earnings. The changes in fair value of hedge instruments are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss, resulting from the change in the estimated fair value of the derivative instruments, would be recognized in current earnings during the period of change.

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Results of Operations

Overview

The discussion below relates to the results of operations of our company which, throughout the periods discussed below, was engaged in comprehensive mall renovation and repositioning projects, including the Foothills Mall, which was acquired through a joint venture by our predecessor in 2002 and the Harrisburg Mall, which was acquired through a joint venture by our predecessor in 2003. Subsequent to our initial public offering we acquired the Stratford Square Mall in December 2004. During 2005 and the first half of 2006, we acquired the Colonie Center Mall (February 2005), Northgate Mall (July 2005), and Tallahassee Mall (June 2005), and Golden Triangle Mall (April 2006), collectively the “Acquisition Properties” which, with the exception of the Golden Triangle Mall are included or partially included in our consolidated results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and the three months ended September 30, 2005, and not included, or partially included, in our results for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. In addition, as a result of the June 2006 joint venture with Kimco, our share of results of the Foothills Mall are excluded from our consolidated results commencing July 1, 2006 and included on the equity method of accounting. During the redevelopment and repositioning period, some of our properties may experience decreases in occupancy and corresponding net operating income. We believe these lower occupancy and operating income trends are temporary and will improve once we have completed a significant portion of the redevelopment process. For the following reasons, the results of operations of our company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 may not be comparable to the corresponding periods in 2005:

 

 

On February 1, 2005, we acquired Colonie Center Mall, located in Albany, New York for an initial purchase price of $82.2 million and funded the purchase price of this acquisition using the net proceeds from a property-level financing of the Stratford Square Mall. At September 30, 2006 and 2005, shop occupancy, excluding temporary tenants were 76.3% and 74.8%, respectively.

 

On June 28, 2005, we acquired the Tallahassee Mall, a 963,000 square foot mall located in Tallahassee, the state capital of Florida. The purchase price of $61.5 million included the assumption of the existing mortgage loan of approximately $45.8 million plus cash in the amount of approximately $16.2 million. The first mortgage assumed by us bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.60% and has a July 2009 maturity date. The property is subject to a long term ground lease that expires in the year 2063 (assuming the exercise of all extension options). The ground lease does not contain a purchase option. At September 30, 2006 and 2005, shop occupancy, excluding temporary and anchor tenants, were 79.0% and 74.4%, respectively.

 

On July 12, 2005, we acquired Northgate Mall, a 1.1 million square foot mall located in the northwest suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. The purchase price of $110.0 million included the assumption of the existing mortgage loan in the approximate amount of $79.6 million plus cash in the amount of approximately $30.4 million. The first mortgage assumed by us bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.60% and has a September 2012, maturity date. At September 30, 2006 and 2005, shop occupancy, excluding temporary and anchor tenants, were 67.6% and 85.4%, respectively.

 

During March 2006, we completed the issuance and sale in a private placement of $28.5 million in aggregate principal amount of junior subordinated debt obligation (the “Notes”). The Notes require quarterly interest payments calculated at a fixed interest rate equal to 8.70% per annum through April 2011, and subsequently at a variable interest rate equal to London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR“) plus 3.45% per annum. The Notes mature in April 2036, and may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at par, at our option, beginning after April 2011.

 

On April 5, 2006, we acquired the Golden Triangle Mall in the Northeastern Dallas suburb of Denton, Texas, for approximately $40.0 million. The purchase price for the Golden Triangle Mall may be increased up to $2.2 million if the seller is able to deliver an executed lease with Abercrombie & Fitch (Hollister), acceptable to us and the tenant takes occupancy. As of September 30, 2006, the lease has been signed; however the tenant is not scheduled to take occupancy until 2007. Including non-owned anchors, the Golden Triangle Mall is a 765,000 square foot regional mall. At September 30, 2006, excluding temporary tenants, the mall’s occupancy is 61.2%.

 

On April 5, 2006, in connection with the acquisition of the Golden Triangle Mall, we entered into a $24.6 million secured line of credit which bears interest at 140 basis points over LIBOR and matures in April 2008. The secured line of credit was fully drawn on the date we acquired the Golden Triangle Mall. The secured line of credit contains certain financial covenants requiring us to, among other requirements, maintain certain financial coverage ratios. The secured line of credit has one extension through April 2009. We repaid the secured line of credit on June 29, 2006. We subsequently borrowed $4.0 million in August 2006 that was outstanding on September 30, 2006.

 

On April, 7, 2006, we acquired the building occupied by JCPenney and related acreage at Stratford Square Mall for a price of $6.7 million. The purchase price includes assumption of a loan secured by the property and had a principal balance of approximately $3.5 million. The loan is self amortizing, bears interest at a 5.15% fixed rate, and matures in November 2013.

 

On June 29, 2006, we contributed the Foothills Mall to a joint venture and retained a 30.8% interest. In connection with this transaction, the joint venture re-financed the existing $54.8 million first mortgage with an $81.0 million first mortgage. As a result of these transactions, we received approximately $38.9 million and recognized a $29.4 million gain on the partial sale of the property as reported on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. A portion of the proceeds from the transaction were used to repay $24.6 million outstanding on our secured line of credit and $5.0 million outstanding to extinguish our credit facility provided by Kimco Realty Corp.

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Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

Revenues

Rental revenues decreased approximately $1.4 million, or 13%, to $9.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $11.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease was primarily due to (i) $2.0 million for the partial sale of the Foothills Mall and (ii) $0.5 million due to reduced occupancy and lower rents at the Stratford Square Mall that we expect to stablize in the next 12 months. These decreases were partially offset by $1.1 million of revenue from the Golden Triangle Mall.

Revenues from tenant reimbursements decreased approximately $1.1 million, or 22%, to $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $5.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease was primarily due to (i) $1.3 million for the partial sale of the Foothills Mall and (ii) $0.1 million due to reduced occupancy and lower reimbursement rents at the Stratford Square Mall that we expect to stablize in the next 12 months. These decreases were partially offset by $0.3 million revenue from the Golden Triangle Mall.

Revenues from management, leasing and development services increased approximately $0.1 million to $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The increase is primarily due to $0.1 million of management fee income from the Foothills Mall.

Interest and other income increased approximately $1.4 million to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to the $1.3 million adjustment of the fair value of our liability due to the contributors of the Harrisburg Mall and higher lease termination income. The adjustment to the fair value of the Harrisburg Mall liability is due to changes in the timing and cost of the anticipated redevelopment project and related construction loan.

Expenses

Rental property operating and maintenance expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 4%, to $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease was primarily due to $1.1 million from the partial sale of the Foothills Mall. The decrease was partially offset by a $0.7 million increase from the Golden Triangle Mall and increased costs throughout the portfolio.

Real estate taxes decreased approximately $0.2 million, or 13%, to $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease in real estate taxes was primarily due to $0.3 million decrease at the Foothills Mall and $0.2 million for real estate tax expense capitalization from redevelopment projects. The decrease was partially offset by $0.2 million from the Golden Triangle Mall.

Interest expense decreased $0.4 million, or 9%, to $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to $0.7 million from the Foothills Mall and $0.3 million for interest expense capitalization from our ongoing redevelopment projects. The decrease was partially offset by $0.6 million due to the issuance of the Notes, and $0.1 million due to our secured line of credit.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.8 million, or 17%, to $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense is primarily due to a $0.7 million decrease from the Foothills Mall and $0.2 million from lower SFAS 141 in-place lease amortization through out the portfolio as acquired leases expire. The decrease was partially offset by $0.1 million of depreciation expense from the Golden Triangle Mall.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $0.5 million, or 30%, to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to (i) costs associated with increased overhead for our company’s office expansion in Phoenix, Arizona, (ii) increase in personnel costs due to increased staff in connection our increased redevelopment and joint venture activity, and (iii) additional costs associated with being a publicly-traded REIT.

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Other

Equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnerships represents our share of the equity in the losses of the joint ventures owning the Harrisburg Mall for 2005 and 2006 and the Foothills Mall for 2006. The equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnership totaled $370,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to $216,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The 2006 loss at the Harrisburg Mall decreased from $216,000 to $62,000 primarily due to income from government proceeds received during the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The equity loss from the Foothills Mall totaled $308,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

Loss on the partial sale of a property totaled $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and represented the settlement of certain accounts pertaining to the sale of the Foothills Mall. We continue to own a 30.8% interest in the joint venture.

Minority interest for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 represents the unit holders in our operating partnership which represents 10.8% and 11.4%, respectively, of the losses of our operating partnership and its subsidiaries.

Comparison of the Nine months Ended September 30, 2006 to the Nine months Ended September 30, 2005

Revenues

Rental revenues increased approximately $8.5 million, or 36%, to $32.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $23.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to an $11.3 million increase from the Acquisition Properties. The increase was partially off-set by $1.6 million from the Foothills Mall not included in the third quarter consolidated results and $1.2 million lower rental revenue at the Stratford Square Mall due to reduced occupancy and lower rental rates upon renewal.

Revenues from tenant reimbursements increased approximately $3.7 million, or 30%, to $15.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $12.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to a $5.4 million increase from the Acquisition Properties. The increase was partially off-set by $1.5 million at the Foothills Mall not included in the third quarter consolidated results and $0.3 million from the Stratford Square Mall due to lower common area maintenance charges resulting from lower occupancy noted above.

Revenues from management, leasing and development services increased approximately $0.1 million, to $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase is due to the $0.1 million of management fees charged to the Foothills Mall.

Interest and other income increased $1.6 million, to $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase is primarily due to (i) the $1.3 million adjustment to the fair value of our liability to the contributors of the Harrisburg Mall, (ii) $0.1 million of higher termination fee income and (iii) $0.1 million higher interest income from cash on hand.

Expenses

Rental property operating and maintenance expenses increased approximately $4.7 million, or 41%, to $16.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $11.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was due to a $5.9 million increase from the Acquisition Properties. The increase was partially offset by (i) $1.1 million decrease from the Foothills Mall not included in our third quarter 2006 consolidated results and (ii) $0.1 million decrease in expenses at the Foothills Mall for the first six months of 2006.

Real estate taxes increased approximately $1.8 million, or 41%, to $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to a $2.3 million increase from the Acquisition Properties and $0.2 million due to increased assessments at Foothills (during the first six months of 2006). The increase was partially offset by $0.4 million from the Foothills Mall not included in our third quarter 2006 consolidated results.

Interest expense increased approximately $5.4 million, or 68%, to $13.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $7.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to (i) $4.7 million of interest associated with the Acquisition Properties (ii) $1.5 million due to the issuance of the Notes, and (iii) $0.5 million for the secured line of credit. The increase was partially offset by $0.7 million due to the Foothills Mall not included in our third quarter 2006 consolidated results and $0.5 million of interest capitalized in connection with our redevelopment projects.

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Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $4.6 million, or 50%, to $13.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $9.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase is primarily due to a $5.4 million increase in depreciation from the Acquisition Properties. The increase was partially offset by $0.7 million from the Foothills Mall not included in our third quarter 2006 consolidated results.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $1.5 million, or 36%, to $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was primarily due to (i) increases in personnel costs due to increased staff in connection with our redelopment and joint venture activity, and (ii) additional costs associated with being a publicly-traded REIT, and (iii) office relocation and expansion in Arizona.

Other

Gain on the partial sale of a property totaled $29.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This gain is the result of our contribution of the Foothills Mall into a joint venture on June 29, 2006. We currently have a 30.8% interest in the joint venture.

Equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnerships represents our share of the equity in the earnings of the joint venture owning the Harrisburg Mall for 2005 and 2006 and the Foothills Mall for 2006. The equity in loss of unconsolidated real estate partnership totaled $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The 2006 loss at the Harrisburg Mall increased from $0.3 million to $0.4 million primarily due to higher depreciation partially off-set by income from government proceeds received during the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The equity loss from the Foothills Mall totaled $308,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

The $357,000 early extinguishment of debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was incurred in connection with the recapitalization of the Foothills Mall on June 29, 2006.

Minority interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 represents the unit holders in our operating partnership which represents 10.8% and 11.4%, respectively of our losses.

Cash Flows

Comparison of the Nine months ended September 30, 2006 to the Nine months ended September 30, 2005

Cash and cash equivalents were $36.0 million and $15.4 million, respectively, at September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005.

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to totaling $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease in cash flow from operating activities is primarily due to (i) an increase in cash paid for interest expense totaling $8.2 million, (ii) an increase in general and administrative costs totaling $1.5 million, (iii) increased payments to vendors due to timing totaling $2.5 million, (iv) decreased cash operating income from the Stratford Square Mall totaling approximately $1.5 million and (v) decreased operating income totaling $1.0 from the contribution of the Foothills Mall to an unconsolidated joint venture. These decreases in operating cash flow were partially offset by higher cash operating income totaling $10.3 million from the Acquisition Properties.

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to $136.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase in cash flow from investing activities was primarily the result of net cash received in 2006 totaling $80.3 million in connection with the partial sales of the Foothills and Colonie Center Malls. The 2006 increase was partially offset by (i) $43.2 million for the acquisition of the Golden Triangle Mall and Stratford Square Mall anchor, (ii) $23.8 million of higher capital expenditures primarily due to redevelopment work at the Colonie Center and Stratford Square Malls, and (iii) the $9.2 million increase in restricted cash primarily due to the $10.2 million escrow in 2006 balance being held in connection with the Colonie Center construction loan closing. The cash required in 2005 included $133.0 million for the acquisitions of the Colonie Center, Tallahassee and Northgate Malls.

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $20.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to $130.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The decrease of $109.4 million is primarily due to (i) net proceeds from the 2005 issuance of 1.6 million shares of common stock totaling $17.0 million, net of offering cost payments received in 2005, (ii) $125.8 million proceeds from our mortgages on Stratford Square and Colonie Center Malls received in 2005 and (iii) repayment of mortgage loans payable totaling $1.3 million in 2006. The 2005 increases were partially offset by the $29.4 million proceeds from our issuance of the Notes and $4.0 million of proceeds from borrowings on our secured line of credit, and the increase in payment of dividends/distributions in 2006 totaling $3.0 million.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

As of September 30, 2006, we had approximately $36.0 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand. In addition, our $24.6 million line of credit, secured by the Golden Triangle Mall, had an outstanding balance of $4.0 million and $20.6 million of availability at September 30, 2006. At September 30, 2006, our total consolidated indebtedness outstanding was approximately $235.4 million, or 56% of our total assets.

We intend to maintain a flexible financing position by maintaining a prudent level of leverage consistent with the level of debt typical in the mall industry. We intend to finance our acquisition, renovation and repositioning projects with the most advantageous source of capital available to us at the time of the transaction including traditional floating rate construction financing. We expect that once we have completed our renovation and repositioning of a specific mall asset, we will replace construction financing with medium to long-term fixed rate financing.

We are required to distribute 90% of our REIT taxable income (excluding capital gains) on an annual basis in order to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, we intend to make, but are not contractually bound to make, regular quarterly distributions to preferred stockholders, common stockholders and Unit holders from cash flow from operating activities. All such distributions are at the discretion of the board of directors. We may be required to use borrowings under the credit facility, if necessary, to meet REIT distribution requirements and maintain our REIT status. We consider market factors and our performance in addition to REIT requirements in determining distribution levels. Amounts accumulated for distribution to stockholders and Unit holders are invested primarily in interest-bearing accounts and short-term interest-bearing securities, which are consistent with our intention to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

Short Term Liquidity Requirements

Our short term liquidity needs include funds to pay dividends to our stockholders required to maintain our REIT status, distributions to unit holders in our operating partnership, funds for capital expenditures and, potentially, acquisitions. Our properties require periodic investments of capital for tenant-related capital expenditures from the secured line of credit. As of September 30, 2006, we had commitments to make tenant improvements and other expenditures at our properties in the amount of approximately $1.4 million to be incurred during 2006, which we intend to fund from existing cash and cash from operating activities. We expect the cost of recurring capital improvements and tenant improvements for our properties to be approximately $1.4 million for the remainder of 2006. We believe that our net cash provided by operations, our available cash and restricted cash and our secured line of credit will be adequate to fund short-term operating requirements, pay interest on our borrowings and fund distributions in accordance with the REIT requirements of the federal income tax laws. In addition, during 2006 we have announced/completed the following capital transactions:

On September 29, 2006, we contributed the Colonie Center Mall to a joint venture and retained a 25% interest. In connection with this transaction, the joint venture re-financed the existing $50.7 million first mortgage bridge loan with a $109.8 million first mortgage and construction loan commitment. As a result of these transactions, we received approximately $41.2 million, $10.2 million of which is being held in escrow by the lender, and recorded a $3.8 million deferred gain on the partial sale of the property. A portion of the proceeds from the transaction were used to repay $4.0 million outstanding on our secured line of credit on October 2, 2006. In addition, we have committed to make a preferred capital contribution of approximately $6.5 million and anticipate that it may be required to make an additional subordinated capital contribution of approximately $3.7 million to fund currently anticipated construction costs. We have placed $10.2 million of our net proceeds from the recapitalization in an escrow account with the lender until certain loan closing conditions are satisfied and certain construction costs are confirmed. We anticipate these conditions will be satisfied within 90 days of the loan closing. We have also agreed to a cost guarantee related to certain redevelopment costs of the property’s redevelopment project totaling $46.0 million. If required, we will fund these additional costs as capital contributions noted above.

On June 29, 2006, we contributed the Foothills Mall to a joint venture and retained a 30.8% interest. In connection with this transaction, the joint venture re-financed the existing $54.8 million first mortgage with an $81.0 million first mortgage. As a result of these transactions, we received approximately $38.9 million and recognized a $30.0 million gain on the partial sale of the property in the second quarter 2006 as reported on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. A portion of the proceeds from the transaction were used to repay our $24.6 million outstanding on our secured line of credit and $5.0 million outstanding on our Kimco credit facility. As of September 30, 2006, the joint venture is committed for tenant improvements and other capital expenditures total $1.1 million. The joint venture anticipates funding these costs with cash on hand and operating cash flow.

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On September 15, 2006, we announced that our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.2275 per common share. This distribution reflects the regular dividend for the period July 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006. The dividend was paid on October 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2006.

On April 5, 2006, in connection with the acquisition of the Golden Triangle Mall, we entered into a $24.6 million secured line of credit which bears interest at 140 basis points over LIBOR and matures in April 2008. The secured line of credit was fully drawn on the date we acquired the Golden Triangle Mall. The secured line of credit contains certain financial covenants requiring us to, among other requirements, maintain certain financial coverage ratios. The secured line of credit has one extension through April 2009. As of September 30, 2006, there was $4,000 outstanding on the secured line of credit.

During March 2006, we completed the issuance and sale in a private placement of $28.5 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed/floating rate trust preferred securities issued by one of our wholly owned subsidiaries. The trust preferred securities require quarterly interest payments calculated at a fixed interest rate equal to 8.70% per annum through April 2011, and subsequently at a variable interest rate equal to London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR“) plus 3.45% per annum. The notes mature April 2036, and may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at par, at our option, beginning after April 2011.

In addition to the capital requirements for recurring capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing commissions, we expect to increase our expenditures for redevelopment and renovation of our recently purchased properties. Those renovation costs will include, among other items, increasing the size of the properties by developing additional rentable square feet. As of September 30, 2006, in connection with signed leases and anticipated leases to be signed during 2006, our related redevelopment and renovation plans are estimated to be $41.7 million and we expect to spend $13.7 million during the remainder of 2006 and $28.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2007. In addition to these committed amounts, we anticipate incurring additional redevelopment costs ranging from $35.0 million to $40.0 million anticipated to be spent during the next 24 months. We believe that our current cash on hand, the capital transactions above and additional financing activity, including property-level construction loans, will be adequate to fund operating and capital requirements.

In addition, as of September 30, 2006, the joint venture owning the Harrisburg Mall has commitments for tenant improvements and other capital expenditures in the amount of $0.3 million to be incurred in 2006. In addition, the joint venture intends to begin a second phase to the renovation of the Harrisburg Mall that will have an anticipated cost of approximately $17.8 million. The joint venture anticipates the renovation costs to be $3.6 million during the remainder of 2006. We anticipate funding the renovation with cash on hand, operating cash flows, additional borrowings, governmental incentives and equity contributions from the partners; we are responsible for 25% of any necessary equity contributions. We do not expect that this limitation will have a material impact on our ability to meet our short term liquidity requirements because, once the construction is completed, we expect the joint venture that owns the Harrisburg Mall to refinance this construction loan with alternative mortgage financing.

Also, see Long Term Liquidity Requirements-Mortgage Loan for additional discussions on potential early refinancing activity.

Long Term Liquidity Requirements

Our long term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary for acquisition, renovation and repositioning of new properties, non-recurring capital expenditures and payment of indebtedness at maturity. We expect to meet our other long-term liquidity requirements through net cash from operations, existing cash, additional long-term secured and unsecured borrowings and the issuance of additional equity or debt securities, and contributing certain wholly owned properties into joint ventures.

In the future, we may seek to increase the amount of our mortgages, negotiate credit facilities or issue corporate debt instruments. Any debt incurred or issued by us may be secured or unsecured, long-term or short-term, fixed or variable interest rate and may be subject to such other terms as we deem prudent.

While our charter does not limit the amount of debt we can incur, we intend to maintain a flexible financing position by maintaining a prudent level of leverage consistent with the level of debt typical in the mall industry. We will consider a number of factors in evaluating our actual level of indebtedness, both fixed and variable rate, and in making financial decisions. We intend to finance our acquisition, renovation and repositioning projects with the most advantageous source of capital available to us at the time of the transaction, including traditional floating rate construction financing. We expect that once we have completed our renovation and repositioning of a specific mall asset we will replace construction financing with medium to long-term fixed rate financing. In addition, we may also finance our activities through any combination of sales of common or preferred shares or debt securities, additional secured or unsecured borrowings.

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In addition, we may also finance our acquisition, renovation and repositioning projects through joint ventures with institutional investors. Through these joint ventures, we will seek to enhance our returns by supplementing the cash flow we receive from our properties with additional management, leasing, development and incentive fees from the joint ventures. We may also acquire properties in exchange for our OP Units.

At any time, we may be in preliminary discussions with a number of potential sellers of mall properties. We currently have no binding agreement to invest in any property other than the properties we currently own and have announced to acquire. There can be no assurance that we will make any investments in any other properties that meet our investment criteria.

Mortgage Loans

Northgate Mall

On July 12, 2005, we assumed a $79.6 million first mortgage in connection with the acquisition of the Northgate Mall. The stated interest on the mortgage is 6.60%. We determined this rate to be above-market and, in applying purchase accounting, determined the fair market value interest rate to be 5.37%. The above premium was initially $8.2 million and is being amortized over the remaining term of the acquired loan using the effective interest method. We intend to refinance the loan prior to the maturity date.

Tallahassee Mall

On June 28, 2005, we assumed a $45.8 million first mortgage in connection with the acquisition of the Tallahassee Mall. The stated interest rate on the mortgage is 8.60%. We determined this rate to be above-market and, in applying purchase accounting, determined the fair market value interest rate to be 5.16%. The above-market premium was initially $6.5 million and is being amortized over the remaining term of the acquired loan using the effective interest method. We intend to refinance the loan prior to the maturity date.

Stratford Square Mall

In January 2005, we completed a $75.0 million, three-year first mortgage financing collateralized by the Stratford Square Mall. The mortgage bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 125 basis points and has two one-year extensions. The initial loan to cost ratio is approximately 80%; however, once the intended capital improvements of approximately $30 million have been completed, the total leverage is expected to decrease to approximately 65% of total anticipated cost. We intend to refinance the loan on the maturity date.

Colonie Center Mall Joint Venture

In connection with the recapitalization of the Colonie Center Mall, the joint venture refinanced the property with a new construction facility (the “Loan”) with a maximum capacity of $109.8 million. The Loan bears interest at 180 basis points over LIBOR and matures in October 2008. The Loan may be extended beyond 2008, subject to certain customary requirements for up to two additional years. In connection with the Loan, the Joint Venture entered into a two year interest rate protection agreement fixing the initial $50.8 million of the Loan at an all-in interest rate of 6.84%. The Loan is an interest only loan. We also repaid the existing $50.8 million first mortgage bridge loan on the Mall.

We have placed $10.2 million of our net proceeds from the Colonie Center recapitalization in an escrow account with the lender until certain Loan closing conditions are satisfied and certain construction costs are confirmed. We anticipate these conditions will be satisfied within 90 days of the Loan closing. We have also agreed to a cost guarantee with the joint venture related to certain costs of the property’s redevelopment project totaling approximating $46 million. If required, we will fund these additional costs as capital contributions.

Foothills Mall Joint Venture

In June 2006, we completed a contribution with a subsidiary in connection with the Foothills Mall, located in Tuscon Arizona. In connection with the contribution agreement we retained a 30.8% interest in the Foothills Mall. In connection with the contribution agreement closing, we refinanced the Foothills Mall with an $81.0 million non-recourse first mortgage. The first mortgage matures in July 2016 and bears interest at 6.08%. The loan my not be prepaid until the earlier of three years from the first interest payment or two years from the date of loan syndication and has no principal payments for the first five years and the loan principal amortizes on a 30-year basis thereafter. We intend to refinance the loan on the maturity date.

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Harrisburg Mall Joint Venture

The Harrisburg Mall was purchased with (i) the proceeds of a mortgage loan, secured by the mall property and an assignment of rents and leases, and (ii) cash contributions from our predecessor and its joint venture partner. The construction loan was amended in October 2004 to increase the lender’s commitment to $46.9 million and bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum. During July 2005, the loan was amended again and increased to a maximum commitment of $50.0 million through a $7.2 million second mortgage with no principal payments until the maturity date, which was extended to March 2008. The interest rate has been reduced to LIBOR plus 1.625% per annum. During July 2005, our operating partnership increased the borrowings to $49.8 million and distributed $6.5 million to its partners on a pro rata basis, of which our Company received $1.6 million. The effective rates on the loan at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were 6.95% and 5.99%, respectively.

Under certain circumstances our operating partnership may extend the maturity of the loan for three, one-year periods. We may prepay the loan at any time, without incurring any prepayment penalty. The loan presently has a limited recourse of $5.0 million of which our joint venture partner is liable for $3.1 million, or 63%, and we are liable for $1.9 million, or 37%.

The balance outstanding under the loan was $49.8 million, as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. We are required to maintain cash balances with the lender averaging $5.0 million. If the balances fall below $5.0 million in any one month, the interest rate on the loan increases to LIBOR plus 1.875%. We intend to refinance the loan prior to the maturity date.

Capital Expenditures

We are required to maintain each retail property in good repair and condition and in conformity with applicable laws and regulations and in accordance with the tenant’s standards and the agreed upon requirements in our lease agreements. The cost of all such routine maintenance, repairs and alterations may be paid out of a capital expenditures reserve, which will be funded by cash flow. Routine repairs and maintenance will be administered by our subsidiary management company.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Loan Guarantees

See loan guarantees described on “Harrisburg Mall Loan” above.

See loan and joint venture guarantees for the Colonie Center joint venture described in short term liquidity.

Forward Interest Rate Swap Contracts

In connection with the Stratford Square Mall mortgage financing, during January 2005, we entered into a $75.0 million swap commencing February 2005 with a final maturity date in January 2008. The effect of the swap is to fix the all-in interest rate of the Stratford Square mortgage loan at 5.0% per annum.

During December 2005, we entered into a $75.0 million swap which commences February 2008 and has a final maturity date in January 2011. The effect of the swap is to fix the all-in interest rate of our forecasted cash flows on LIBOR-based loans at 4.91% per annum.

Tax Indemnifications

In connection with the formation transactions, we entered into agreements with Messrs. Feldman, Bourg and Jensen that indemnify them with respect to certain tax liabilities intended to be deferred in the formation transactions, if those liabilities are triggered either as a result of a taxable disposition of a property by our company, or if our company fails to offer the opportunity for the contributors to guarantee or otherwise bear the risk of loss, with respect to certain amounts of our company’s debt for tax purposes (the “contributor-guaranteed debt“). With respect to tax liabilities arising out of property sales, the indemnity will cover 100% of any such liability until December 31, 2009, and will be reduced by 20% of the aggregate liability on each of the five following year ends thereafter.

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We also agreed to maintain approximately $10.0 million of indebtedness, and to offer the contributors the option to guarantee $10.0 million of our operating partnership’s indebtedness, in order to enable them to continue to defer certain tax liabilities. Our obligation to maintain such indebtedness extends to 2013, but will be extended by an additional five years for any contributor that holds (together with his affiliates) at that time at least 25% of the initial ownership interest in our operating partnership issued to them in the formation transactions. As of September 30, 2006, Feldman Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Larry Feldman and Jeff Erhart, currently guarantees $8.0 million of the loan secured by the Stratford Square Mall.

Funds From Operations

The revised White Paper on Funds From Operations, or FFO, issued by NAREIT in 2002 defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses from the sale of property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. We believe that FFO is helpful to investors as a measure of the performance of an equity REIT because, along with cash flow from operating activities, financing activities and investing activities, it provides investors with an indication of our ability to incur and service debt, to make capital expenditures and to fund other cash needs. We compute FFO in accordance with the current standards established by NAREIT, which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than us. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indication of our financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.

FFO for the periods are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(1,768

)

$

(1,147

)

$

21,207

(A)

$

(571

)

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization (excluding FF&E)

 

 

3,779

 

 

4,584

 

 

13,638

 

 

8,959

 

FFO contribution from unconsolidated partnerships

 

 

651

 

 

202

 

 

1,039

 

 

513

 

Minority interest

 

 

(214

)

 

(147

)

 

2,580

 

 

(73

)

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss (gain) on partial sale of property

 

 

571

 

 

 

 

(29,397

)

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

FFO available to common stockholders and OP Unit holders

 

$

3,019

 

$

3,492

 

$

9,067

 

$

8,828

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

(A) 2006 net income includes early extinguishment of debt totaling $357

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our future income, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments depend upon interest rates. Market risk refers to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates.

Market Risk Related to Fixed Rate Debt

We had approximately $235.4 million of outstanding indebtedness as of September 30, 2006, of which $156.4 million bears interest at fixed rates for some portion or all of the terms of the loans ranging from 5.15% to 8.60%, and $79.0 million which bears interest on a floating rate basis of LIBOR plus 1.40%. Upon the maturity of our debt, there is a market rate risk as to the prevailing rates at the time of refinancing. Changes in market rates on our fixed-rate debt affects the fair market value of our debt but it has no impact on interest expense incurred or cash flow. A 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates on our floating/fixed rate debt would increase or decrease our annual interest expense by approximately $2.4 million, as the case may be.

We currently have two $75 million swap contracts that run consecutively through January 2011. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase the fair value of these two swaps by approximately $2.7 million, and a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would decrease the fair value of these swap contracts by approximately $2.9 million.

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Aggregate principal payments of our mortgages as of September 30, 2006 are as follows (in 000’s):

 

2006

 

$

495

 

2007

 

 

2,040

 

2008

 

 

77,160

 

2009

 

 

45,618

 

2010

 

 

1,786

 

2011 and thereafter

 

 

74,898

 

 

 



 

Total principal payments

 

 

201,997

 

Assumed above-market mortgage premiums, net

 

 

10,760

 

 

 



 

Total

 

$

212,757

 

 

 



 

We currently have $29.4 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed/floating rate junior subordinated debt obligation (the “Notes”). The Notes require quarterly interest payments calculated at a fixed interest rate equal to 8.70% per annum through April 2011, and subsequently at a variable interest rate equal to LIBOR plus 3.45% per annum. The notes mature April 2036, and may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at par, at our option, beginning after April 2011.

Secured Line of Credit

On April 5, 2006, in connection with the acquisition of the Golden Triangle Mall, we entered into a $24.6 million secured line of credit which bears interest at 140 basis points over LIBOR and matures in April 2008. The secured line of credit was fully drawn on the date we acquired the Golden Triangle Mall. The secured line of credit has been amended to allow for the issuance of letters of credit up to $13.0 million at 50 basis points over LIBOR. The secured line of credit contains certain financial covenants requiring us to, among other requirements, maintain certain financial coverage ratios. The secured line of credit has one extension through April 2009. As of September 30, 2006, there was a $4.0 million outstanding balance on the secured line of credit.

Inflation

Most of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation by requiring the tenant to pay its share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance. The leases also include clauses enabling us to receive percentage rents based on gross sales of tenants, which generally increase as prices rise. This reduces our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based closely on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a – 15(c) and 15d – 15(e) under the Exchange Act). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Also, we have investments in certain unconsolidated entities. As we do not control these entities, our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities are necessarily substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f) under the Exchange Act) identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal controls that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within our Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports.

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PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1A.

 

RISK FACTORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A.  Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

 

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6.

 

EXHIBITS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 202 filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

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.

 

Date: November 14, 2006

 

FELDMAN MALL PROPERTIES, INC.

 

By:


/s/ Thomas Wirth

 

 

 


 

 

Name:

Thomas Wirth

 

 

Title:

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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