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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2018
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 number 001-35713
WHEELER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland
45-2681082
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2529 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 200
Virginia Beach. Virginia
23452
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(757) 627-9088
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
ý
No
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes
ý
No
¨
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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¨
No
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As of
August 7, 2018
, there were
9,383,062
common shares, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Page
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 2017
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three and six month periods
ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
4
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (unaudited) for the six month period ended
June 30, 2018
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
7
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
29
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
40
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
40
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
41
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
41
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
41
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
41
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
41
Item 5.
Other Information
41
Item 6.
Exhibits
42
Signatures
46
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par value and share data)
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
(unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investment properties, net
$
441,078
$
375,199
Cash and cash equivalents
4,052
3,677
Restricted cash
14,560
8,609
Rents and other tenant receivables, net
5,522
5,619
Notes receivable, net
6,739
6,739
Goodwill
5,486
5,486
Assets held for sale
12,839
9,135
Above market lease intangible, net
8,948
8,778
Deferred costs and other assets, net
36,564
34,432
Total Assets
$
535,788
$
457,674
LIABILITIES:
Loans payable, net
$
365,922
$
307,375
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
5,315
792
Below market lease intangible, net
12,381
9,616
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
11,790
10,579
Dividends payable
3,037
5,480
Total Liabilities
398,445
333,842
Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (no par value, 4,000,000 shares authorized, 3,600,636 and 2,237,000 shares issued and outstanding; $90.02 million and $55.93 million aggregate liquidation preference, respectively)
74,690
53,236
EQUITY:
Series A Preferred Stock (no par value, 4,500 shares authorized, 562 shares issued and outstanding)
453
453
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (no par value, 5,000,000 authorized, 1,875,748 and 1,875,848 shares issued and outstanding, respectively; $46.90 million aggregate liquidation preference)
40,957
40,915
Common Stock ($0.01 par value, 18,750,000 shares authorized, 9,342,577 and 8,744,189 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)
93
87
Additional paid-in capital
232,636
226,978
Accumulated deficit
(214,688
)
(204,925
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
59,451
63,508
Noncontrolling interests
3,202
7,088
Total Equity
62,653
70,596
Total Liabilities and Equity
$
535,788
$
457,674
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
REVENUE:
Rental revenues
$
12,911
$
11,027
$
25,608
$
22,156
Asset management fees
47
500
95
662
Commissions
36
194
50
309
Tenant reimbursements
2,965
2,736
6,187
5,416
Development and other revenues
1,147
262
1,480
498
Total Revenue
17,106
14,719
33,420
29,041
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Property operations
4,518
3,747
9,117
7,741
Non-REIT management and leasing services
—
636
36
907
Depreciation and amortization
7,422
6,309
14,898
12,709
Provision for credit losses
165
168
186
420
Corporate general & administrative
2,268
1,317
4,776
3,549
Total Operating Expenses
14,373
12,177
29,013
25,326
Gain on disposal of properties
—
1,022
1,055
1,022
Operating Income
2,733
3,564
5,462
4,737
Interest income
1
360
2
716
Interest expense
(5,180
)
(4,570
)
(9,757
)
(8,747
)
Net Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
(2,446
)
(646
)
(4,293
)
(3,294
)
Income tax expense
(17
)
(69
)
(42
)
(110
)
Net Loss from Continuing Operations
(2,463
)
(715
)
(4,335
)
(3,404
)
Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations
—
—
—
16
Gain (Loss) on disposal of properties
903
(11
)
903
1,502
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations
903
(11
)
903
1,518
Net Loss
(1,560
)
(726
)
(3,432
)
(1,886
)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(35
)
(13
)
(82
)
(54
)
Net Loss Attributable to Wheeler REIT
(1,525
)
(713
)
(3,350
)
(1,832
)
Preferred stock dividends
(3,206
)
(2,494
)
(6,413
)
(4,977
)
Net Loss Attributable to Wheeler REIT Common Shareholders
$
(4,731
)
$
(3,207
)
$
(9,763
)
$
(6,809
)
Loss per share from continuing operations (basic and diluted)
$
(0.61
)
$
(0.37
)
$
(1.18
)
$
(0.96
)
Income per share from discontinued operations
0.10
—
0.10
0.17
$
(0.51
)
$
(0.37
)
$
(1.08
)
$
(0.79
)
Weighted-average number of shares:
Basic and Diluted
9,246,683
8,628,204
9,074,506
8,591,458
Dividends declared per common share
$
—
$
0.34
$
—
$
0.76
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Series A
Series B
Noncontrolling
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Total
Shareholders’ Equity
Interests
Total
Shares
Value
Shares
Value
Shares
Value
Units
Value
Equity
Balance,
December 31, 2017
562
$
453
1,875,848
$
40,915
8,744,189
$
87
$
226,978
$
(204,925
)
$
63,508
635,018
$
7,088
$
70,596
Accretion of Series B Preferred
Stock discount
—
—
—
44
—
—
—
—
44
—
—
44
Conversion of Series B
Preferred Stock to Common
Stock
—
—
(100
)
(2
)
62
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
Conversion of operating
partnership units to Common
Stock
—
—
—
—
321,013
3
1,215
—
1,218
(321,013
)
(1,218
)
—
Issuance of Common Stock
under Share Incentive Plan
—
—
—
—
127,313
1
727
—
728
—
—
728
Issuance of Common Stock for
acquisition of JANAF
—
—
—
—
150,000
2
1,128
—
1,130
—
—
1,130
Adjustment for noncontrolling
interest in operating partnership
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,586
—
2,586
—
(2,586
)
—
Dividends and distributions
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(6,413
)
(6,413
)
—
—
(6,413
)
Net Loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,350
)
(3,350
)
—
(82
)
(3,432
)
Balance,
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
562
$
453
1,875,748
$
40,957
9,342,577
$
93
$
232,636
$
(214,688
)
$
59,451
314,005
$
3,202
$
62,653
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Loss
$
(3,432
)
$
(1,886
)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation
6,500
5,305
Amortization
8,398
7,404
Loan cost amortization
1,057
1,827
Above (below) market lease amortization, net
(108
)
383
Share-based compensation
486
601
Gain on disposal of properties
(1,055
)
(1,022
)
Gain on disposal of properties-discontinued operations
(903
)
(1,502
)
Provision for credit losses
186
420
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Rent and other tenant receivables, net
142
299
Unbilled rent
(395
)
(404
)
Related party receivables
78
(347
)
Deferred costs and other assets, net
99
(157
)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
1,593
2,676
Net operating cash flows provided by discontinued operations
(17
)
32
Net cash provided by operating activities
12,629
13,629
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment property acquisitions
(23,153
)
—
Capital expenditures
(2,735
)
(2,179
)
Cash received from disposal of properties
1,160
2,416
Cash received from disposal of properties-discontinued operations
2,747
1,871
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(21,981
)
2,108
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for deferred financing costs
(947
)
(570
)
Dividends and distributions paid
(8,517
)
(9,791
)
Proceeds from sales of Preferred Stock, net of expenses
21,158
(18
)
Loan proceeds
20,803
11,976
Loan principal payments
(16,709
)
(13,764
)
Net financing cash flows used in discontinued operations
(110
)
(1,791
)
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities
15,678
(13,958
)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
6,326
1,779
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period
12,286
14,515
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period
$
18,612
$
16,294
Supplemental Disclosures:
Non-Cash Transactions:
Debt assumed for acquisition
$
58,867
$
—
Conversion of common units to common stock
$
1,218
$
712
Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock to Common Stock
$
2
$
—
Conversion of senior convertible debt into common stock
$
—
$
31
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisition
$
1,130
$
—
Accretion of preferred stock discounts
$
340
$
400
Other Cash Transactions:
Cash paid for taxes
$
39
$
122
Cash paid for interest
$
8,469
$
6,838
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the "Trust", the "REIT", or "Company") is a Maryland corporation formed on June 23, 2011. The Trust serves as the general partner of Wheeler REIT, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), which was formed as a Virginia limited partnership on April 5, 2012. As of
June 30, 2018
, the Trust, through the Operating Partnership, owned and operated
sixty-five
centers,
one
office building,
six
undeveloped properties, and
one
redevelopment project in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Accordingly, the use of the word “Company” refers to the Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires.
On October 24, 2014, the Trust, through the Operating Partnership, acquired (i) Wheeler Interests, LLC (“WI”), an acquisition and asset management firm, (ii) Wheeler Real Estate, LLC (“WRE”), a real estate leasing, management and administration firm and (iii) WHLR Management, LLC (“WM” and collectively with WI and WRE the “Operating Companies”), a real estate business operations firm, from Jon S. Wheeler, the Company's then Chairman and CEO, resulting in the Company becoming an internally-managed REIT. Accordingly, the responsibility for identifying targeted real estate investments, the handling of the disposition of real estate investments our Board of Directors chooses to sell, administering our day-to-day business operations, including but not limited to, leasing, property management, payroll and accounting functions, acquisitions, asset management and administration are now handled internally.
Prior to being acquired by the Company, the Operating Companies served as the external manager for the Company and its properties (the “REIT Properties”) and performed property management and leasing functions for certain related and non-related third parties (the “Non-REIT Properties”). The Company will continue to perform these services for the Non-REIT Properties through the Operating Companies, primarily through WRE. Accordingly, the Company converted WRE to a Taxable REIT Subsidiary (“TRS”) to accommodate serving the Non-REIT Properties since applicable REIT regulations consider the income derived from these services to be “bad” income subject to taxation. The regulations allow for costs incurred by the Company commensurate with the services performed for the Non-REIT Properties to be allocated to a TRS.
During January 2014, the Company acquired Wheeler Development, LLC (“WD”) and converted it to a TRS. The Company began performing development activities for both REIT Properties and Non-REIT Properties during 2015.
The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) are unaudited and the results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for future periods or the year. However, amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of
December 31, 2017
are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The Company prepared the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP for interim financial statements. All material balances and transactions between the consolidated entities of the Company have been eliminated. You should read these condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with our
2017
Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2017
(the “
2017
Form 10-K”).
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Investment Properties
The Company records investment properties and related intangibles at fair value upon acquisition. Investment properties include both acquired and constructed assets. Improvements and major repairs and maintenance are capitalized when the repair and maintenance substantially extends the useful life, increases capacity or improves the efficiency of the asset. All other repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes interest on projects during periods of construction until the projects reach the completion point that corresponds with their intended purpose.
The Company allocates the purchase price of acquisitions to the various components of the asset based upon the fair value of each component which may be derived from various observable or unobservable inputs and assumptions. Also, the Company may utilize third party valuation specialists. These components typically include buildings, land and any intangible assets related to out-of-market leases, tenant relationships and in-place leases the Company determines to exist. The Company
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
determines fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends and specific market and economic conditions that may affect the property. Factors considered by management in the analysis of determining the as-if-vacant property value include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, tenant demand and other economic conditions. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, tenant improvements, legal and other related expenses. Intangibles related to out-of-market leases, tenant relationships and in-place lease value are recorded as acquired lease intangibles and are amortized as an adjustment to rental revenue or amortization expense, as appropriate, over the remaining terms of the underlying leases. Premiums or discounts on acquired out-of-market debt are amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of such debt.
The Company records depreciation on buildings and improvements utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, generally
5
to
40
years. The Company reviews depreciable lives of investment properties periodically and makes adjustments to reflect a shorter economic life, when necessary. Tenant allowances, tenant inducements and tenant improvements are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the term of the related lease or occupancy term of the tenant, if shorter.
Amounts allocated to buildings are depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the acquired building or related improvements. The Company amortizes amounts allocated to tenant improvements, in-place lease assets and other lease-related intangibles over the remaining life of the underlying leases. The Company also estimates the value of other acquired intangible assets, if any, and amortizes them over the remaining life of the underlying related intangibles.
The Company reviews investment properties 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, but at least annually. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, declines in the property’s cash flows, occupancy and fair market value. The Company measures any impairment of investment property when the estimated undiscounted operating income before depreciation and amortization, plus its residual value, is less than the carrying value of the property. Estimated undiscounted operating income before depreciation and amortization includes various level 3 fair value assumptions including renewal and renegotiations of current leases, estimates of operating costs and fluctuating market conditions. The renewal and renegotiations of leases in some cases must be approved by additional third parties outside the control of the Company and the tenant. If such renewed or renegotiated leases are approved at amounts below correct estimates, then impairment adjustments may be necessary in the future. To the extent impairment has occurred, the Company charges to income the excess of the carrying value of the property over its estimated fair value. The Company estimates fair value using unobservable data such as operating income, estimated capitalization rates, or multiples, leasing prospects and local market information. The Company may decide to sell properties that are held for use and the sale prices of these properties may differ from their carrying values. The Company did
no
t record any impairment adjustments to its properties during the
three
and six months ended
June 30, 2018
and
2017
.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of
90
days or less to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents consist primarily of bank operating accounts and money markets. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk include its cash and cash equivalents and its trade accounts receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with institutions of high credit quality.
Restricted cash represents amounts held by lenders for real estate taxes, insurance, reserves for capital improvements, leasing costs and tenant security deposits.
The Company places its cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash on deposit with financial institutions in the United States, which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (“FDIC”) up to
$250 thousand
. The Company's credit loss in the event of failure of these financial institutions is represented by the difference between the FDIC limit and the total amounts on deposit. Management monitors the financial institutions credit worthiness in conjunction with balances on deposit to minimize risk.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Tenant Receivables and Unbilled Rent
Tenant receivables include base rents, tenant reimbursements and receivables attributable to recording rents on a straight-line basis. The Company determines an allowance for the uncollectible portion of accrued rents and accounts receivable based upon customer credit-worthiness (including expected recovery of a claim with respect to any tenants in bankruptcy), historical bad debt levels, and current economic trends. The Company considers a receivable past due once it becomes delinquent per the terms of the lease. The Company’s standard lease form considers a rent charge past due after
five
days. A past due receivable triggers certain events such as notices, fees and other allowable and required actions per the lease. As of
June 30, 2018
and
December 31, 2017
, the Company’s allowance for uncollectible accounts totaled
$795 thousand
and
$705 thousand
, respectively. During the
three
and six months ended
June 30, 2018
, the Company recorded bad debt expenses in the amount of
$165 thousand
and
$263 thousand
, respectively, related to tenant receivables that were specifically identified as potentially uncollectible based on an assessment of the tenant’s credit-worthiness. During the
three
and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company recorded bad debt expenses in the amount of
$168 thousand
and
$420 thousand
, respectively. During the
three
and six months ended
June 30, 2018
and
2017
, the Company did not realize any recoveries related to tenant receivables previously written off.
Notes Receivable
Notes receivable represent financing to Sea Turtle Development as discussed in Note 4 for development of the project. The notes are secured by the underlying real estate known as Sea Turtle Development. The Company evaluates the collectability of both the interest on and principal of the notes receivable based primarily upon the projected fair market value of the project at stabilization. The notes receivable are determined to be impaired when, based upon current information, it is no longer probable that the Company will be able to collect all contractual amounts due from the borrower. The amount of impairment loss recognized is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the loan and its estimated realizable value.
Goodwill
Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite economic life and is not subject to amortization. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and is tested for impairment more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. To test for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors, such as current macroeconomic conditions and our overall financial and operating performance, to determine the likelihood that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company proceeds with the two-step approach to evaluating impairment. First, the Company estimates the fair value of the reporting unit and compares it to the reporting unit’s carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds fair value, the Company proceeds with the second step, which requires us to assign the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if it had been acquired in a business combination at the date of the impairment test. The excess fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities is the implied value of goodwill and is used to determine the amount of impairment. The Company would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the implied value. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, no adjustments were made to goodwill.
Above and Below Market Lease Intangibles, net
The Company determines the above and below market lease intangibles upon acquiring a property. Above and below market lease intangibles are amortized over the life of the respective leases. Amortization of above and below market lease intangibles is recorded as a component of rental revenues.
Deferred Costs and Other Assets, net
The Company’s deferred costs and other assets consist primarily of leasing commissions, leases in place, capitalized legal and marketing costs, tenant relationship and ground lease sandwich interest intangibles associated with acquisitions. The Company’s lease origination costs consist primarily of the portion of property acquisitions allocated to lease originations and commissions paid in connection with lease originations.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Details of these deferred costs, net of amortization, and other assets are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
(unaudited)
Leases in place, net
$
26,933
$
25,118
Tenant relationships, net
4,959
6,804
Ground lease sandwich interest
2,625
—
Lease origination costs, net
1,085
1,077
Other
768
810
Deposits
126
547
Legal and marketing costs, net
68
76
Total Deferred Costs and Other Assets, net
$
36,564
$
34,432
Amortization of lease origination costs, leases in place, legal and marketing costs, tenant relationships and ground lease sandwich interest represents a component of depreciation and amortization expense. As of
June 30, 2018
and
December 31, 2017
, the Company’s intangible accumulated amortization totaled
$46.06 million
and
$41.83 million
, respectively. During the three and six months ended
June 30, 2018
, the Company’s intangible amortization expense totaled
$4.09 million
and
$8.40 million
, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company’s intangible amortization expense totaled
$3.68 million
and
$7.40 million
, respectively. As of
June 30, 2018
, the Company's annual amortization for its lease origination costs, leases in place, legal and marketing costs tenant relationships, and ground lease sandwich interests is as follows (in thousands):
Leases In
Place, net
Tenant
Relationships, net
Legal &
Marketing
Costs, net
Ground Lease Sandwich Interest
Lease
Origination
Costs, net
Total
For the remaining six months ended December 31, 2018
$
4,336
$
1,157
$
9
$
136
$
127
$
5,765
December 31, 2019
6,635
1,581
14
274
202
8,706
December 31, 2020
4,735
874
11
274
159
6,053
December 31, 2021
2,964
458
9
274
145
3,850
December 31, 2022
2,277
364
6
274
103
3,024
December 31, 2023
1,762
235
6
274
83
2,360
Thereafter
4,224
290
13
1,119
266
5,912
$
26,933
$
4,959
$
68
$
2,625
$
1,085
$
35,670
Revenue Recognition
Adoption of ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”
As detailed in “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” the Company adopted Topic 606,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
on January 1, 2018 with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized on this date. As a result, the Company has changed its accounting policies for revenue recognized on non-real estate lease contracts. As of adoption, non-lease revenue streams are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605.
Lease Contract Revenue
The Company retains substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the investment properties and accounts for its leases as operating leases. The Company accrues minimum rents on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases which results in an unbilled rent asset or deferred rent liability being recorded on the balance sheet. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were
$2.73 million
and
$2.34 million
, respectively, in unbilled rent which is included in "rents and other tenant receivables, net." Additionally, certain of the lease agreements contain provisions that grant additional rents based
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
on tenants’ sales volumes (contingent or percentage rent). Percentage rents are recognized when the tenants achieve the specified targets as defined in their lease agreements.
The Company’s leases generally require the tenant to reimburse the Company for a substantial portion of its expenses incurred in operating, maintaining, repairing, insuring and managing the shopping center and common areas (collectively defined as Common Area Maintenance or “CAM” expenses). This significantly reduces the Company’s exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation or other outside factors. The Company accrues reimbursements from tenants for recoverable portions of all these expenses as revenue in the period the applicable expenditures are incurred. The Company calculates the tenant’s share of operating costs by multiplying the total amount of the operating costs by a fraction, the numerator of which is the total number of square feet being leased by the tenant, and the denominator of which is the average total square footage of all leasable buildings at the property. The Company also receives escrow payments for these reimbursements from substantially all its tenants throughout the year. The Company recognizes differences between estimated recoveries and the final billed amounts in the subsequent year. These differences were not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
The Company recognizes lease termination fees in the year that the lease is terminated and collection of the fee is reasonably assured. Upon early lease termination, the Company provides for losses related to unrecovered intangibles and other assets.
Termination fees for the six months ended June 30, 2018 are a result of the lease termination fees on Southeastern Grocers' recaptures in the first quarter of 2018 and the early termination of the Berkley Shopping Center Farm Fresh for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
Asset Management Fees
Asset management fees are generated from Non-REIT properties. The Non-REIT Properties pay WRE property management and/or asset management fees of
3%
and
2%
of collected revenues, respectively for services performed. Revenues are governed by the management fee agreements for the various properties. Obligations under the agreements include and are not limited to: managing of maintenance, janitorial, security, landscaping, vendors, back office (collecting rents, paying bills), etc. Each of the obligations are bundled together to be one service and are satisfied over time. Non-REIT Properties are billed monthly and typically pay monthly for these services.
Commissions
Commissions are generated from Non-REIT properties. The Non-REIT Properties pay WRE leasing commissions based on the total contractual revenues to be generated under the new/renewed lease agreement (
6%
for new leases and
3%
for renewals). Revenues are governed by the leasing commission agreements for the various properties. Obligations under the agreements include and are not limited to: monitoring upcoming vacancies, new tenant identification, proposal preparation, lease negotiation, document preparation, etc. Each of the obligations are bundled together to be one service as the overall objective of these services is to maintain the overall occupancy of the property. Revenue is recognized and billed upon lease execution.
Development Income
Non-REIT properties pay development fees of
5%
of hard costs. Revenues are governed by the development agreements for each development. Obligations under the agreements include overseeing the development of the project. The Company’s performance creates or enhances the project that the Non-REIT property controls as such this revenue is recognized over time. The projects are billed monthly and typically pay monthly for these services.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The below table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by type of service for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited, in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Minimum rent
$
12,873
$
10,979
$
25,483
$
22,021
Tenant reimbursements
2,965
2,736
6,187
5,416
Lease termination fees
1,038
21
1,284
21
Percentage rent
38
48
125
135
Asset management fees
47
500
95
662
Commissions
36
194
50
309
Development income
—
163
—
299
Other
109
78
196
178
Total
$
17,106
$
14,719
$
33,420
$
29,041
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable Treasury regulations relating to REIT qualification. In order to maintain this REIT status, the regulations require the Company to distribute at least
90%
of its taxable income to shareholders and meet certain other asset and income tests, as well as other requirements. The TRS' have accrued
$18 thousand
and
$15 thousand
, respectively, for federal and state income taxes as of
June 30, 2018
and December 31, 2017. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT, it will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates for the years in which it fails to qualify. If the Company loses its REIT status, it could not elect to be taxed as a REIT for
five
years unless the Company’s failure to qualify was due to a reasonable cause and certain other conditions were satisfied.
Taxable REIT Subsidiary Cost Allocation
The Company’s overall philosophy regarding cost allocation centers around the premise that the Trust exists to acquire, lease and manage properties for the benefit of its investors. Accordingly, a majority of the Company’s operations occur at the property level. Each property must carry its own weight by absorbing the costs associated with generating its revenues. Additionally, leases generally allow the Company to pass through to the tenant most of the costs involved in operating the property, including, but not limited to, the direct costs associated with owning and maintaining the property (landscaping, repairs and maintenance, taxes, insurance, etc.), property management and certain administrative costs.
Service vendors bill the majority of the direct costs of operating the properties directly to the REIT Properties and Non-REIT Properties and each property pays them accordingly. The Non-REIT Properties pay WRE property management and/or asset management fees of
3%
and
2%
of collected revenues, respectively. The Non-REIT Properties also pay WRE leasing commissions based on the total contractual revenues to be generated under the new/renewed lease agreement (
6%
for new leases and
3%
for renewals). Non-REIT properties pay development fees of
5%
of hard costs.
Costs incurred to manage, lease and administer the Non-REIT Properties are allocated to the TRS. These costs include compensation and benefits, property management, leasing and other corporate, general and administrative expenses associated with generating the TRS' revenues.
Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of financial instruments included in assets and liabilities approximates fair market value due to their immediate or short-term maturity.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Use of Estimates
The Company has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the reported periods. The Company’s actual results could differ from these estimates.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising and promotion costs as incurred. The Company incurred advertising and promotion costs of
$115 thousand
and
$158 thousand
for the
three
and six months ended
June 30, 2018
, respectively. The Company incurred advertising and promotion costs of
$83 thousand
and
$143 thousand
for the
three
and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
Assets Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations
The Company records assets as held for sale when management has committed to a plan to sell the assets, actively seeks a buyer for the assets, and the consummation of the sale is considered probable and is expected within one year.
Assets held for sale are presented as discontinued operations in all periods presented if the disposition represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. This includes the net gain (or loss) upon disposal of property held for sale, the property's operating results, depreciation and interest expense.
Corporate General and Administrative Expense
A detail for the "corporate general & administrative" line item from the condensed consolidated statements of operations is presented below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Professional fees
$
797
$
315
$
1,642
$
952
Compensation and benefits
439
257
1,428
940
Corporate administration
321
94
657
351
Capital related costs
245
166
298
386
Acquisition and development costs
257
339
264
599
Taxes and Licenses
39
35
204
84
Advertising
115
83
158
143
Travel
55
28
125
94
Total Corporate General & Administrative
$
2,268
$
1,317
$
4,776
$
3,549
An allocation of professional fees, compensation and benefits, corporate administration and travel is included in Non-REIT management and leasing services on the statements of operations, which can vary period to period depending on the relative operational fluctuations of these respective services.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests is the portion of equity in the Operating Partnership not attributable to the Trust. The ownership interests not held by the Company are considered noncontrolling interests. Accordingly, noncontrolling interests have been reported in equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets but separate from the Company’s equity. On the condensed consolidated statements of operations, the subsidiaries are reported at the consolidated amount, including both the amount attributable to the Company and noncontrolling interests. Condensed consolidated statement of equity includes
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(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
beginning balances, activity for the period and ending balances for shareholders’ equity, noncontrolling interests and total equity.
The noncontrolling interest of the Operating Partnership common unit holders is calculated by multiplying the noncontrolling interest ownership percentage at the balance sheet date by the Operating Partnership’s net assets (total assets less total liabilities). The noncontrolling interest percentage is calculated at any point in time by dividing the number of units not owned by the Company by the total number of units outstanding. The noncontrolling interest ownership percentage will change as additional units are issued or as units are exchanged for the Company’s common stock
$0.01
par value per share (“Common Stock”). In accordance with GAAP, any changes in the value from period to period are charged to additional paid-in capital.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition” and most industry-specific guidance on revenue recognition throughout the ASC. The new standard is principles based and provides a five step model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized when a company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard also requires disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information surrounding the amount, nature, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, "Revenue from contracts with customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing," which provides further guidance on identifying performance obligations and intellectual property licensing implementation. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients”, which relates to assessing collectability, presentation of sales taxes, noncash consideration and completed contracts and contract modifications in transition. In December 2016, the FASB issued 2016-20, "Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which clarifies or corrects unintended application of the standard. Companies are permitted to adopt the ASUs as early as fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, but the adoption is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. In September 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-13, "Revenue Recognition (Topic 605)," "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," "Leases (Topic 840)," and "Leases (Topic 842)." These amendments provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)."
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606 retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard as of this date to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605. The majority of the Company’s revenue is based on real estate lease contracts which are not within the scope of this ASU. The Company has identified its non-lease revenue streams and adoption of this standard does not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. The Company has increased disclosures around revenue recognition in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements to comply with the standard.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)." ASU 2016-02 is intended to improve financial reporting about leasing transactions. The ASU affects all companies and other organizations that lease assets such as real estate, airplanes, and manufacturing equipment. The ASU will require organizations that lease assets referred to as “Lessees” to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. An organization is to provide disclosures designed to enable users of financial statements to understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements concerning additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. However, unlike current GAAP which requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet the new ASU will require both types of leases (i.e. operating and capital) to be recognized on the balance sheet. The FASB lessee accounting model will continue to account for both types of leases. The capital lease will
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(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
be accounted for in substantially the same manner as capital leases are accounted for under existing GAAP. The operating lease will be accounted for in a manner similar to operating leases under existing GAAP, except that lessees will recognize a lease liability and a lease asset for all of those leases.
In September 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-13, "Revenue Recognition (Topic 605)," "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," "Leases (Topic 840)," and "Leases (Topic 842)," which provides additional implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2016-02. "Leases (Topic 842)."
The leasing standard will be effective for calendar year-end public companies beginning after December 15, 2018. Public companies will be required to adopt the new leasing standard for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption will be permitted for all companies and organizations upon issuance of the standard. For calendar year-end public companies, this means an adoption date of January 1, 2019 and retrospective application to previously issued annual and interim financial statements for 2018 and 2017. The accounting for leases under which we are the lessor remains largely unchanged. Lessees with a large portfolio of leases are likely to see a significant increase in balance sheet assets and liabilities. While we are currently assessing the impact of the standard on our financial position and results of operations we expect the primary impact to be on those ground leases which we are the lessor. The new standard will result in the recording of right of use assets and lease obligations. See Note 9 for the Company’s current lease commitments. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of ASU 2016-02 on its financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).” The ASU provides guidance on the presentation of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows in an effort to reduce diversity in practice. The standard requires a reconciliation of total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the cash flow statement or in the notes to the financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. The new standard is to be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2018 and applied retrospectively. The adoption resulted in a reduction of
$243 thousand
in net cash from operating activities and reduction of
$144 thousand
in net cash from investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business.” The ASU clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. The new standard is to be applied prospectively. The adoption of this standard will most likely result in less real estate acquisitions qualifying as businesses and, accordingly, acquisition costs for those acquisitions that are not businesses will be capitalized rather than expensed. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2018. As a result of this adoption, the acquisition costs incurred in 2018 with the purchase of JANAF were capitalized as a cost of the asset.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for Goodwill Impairment.” The amendments in ASU 2017-04 eliminate the current two-step approach used to test goodwill for impairment and require an entity to apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. This ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The new standard is to be applied prospectively. The Company will adopt this ASU in 2020 and does not expect the adoption to materially impact its financial position or results of operations.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, “Other Income-Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets.” This amendment provides guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The standard is to be applied retrospectively or modified retrospectively. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting.” This updates clarifies when modification accounting guidance in Topic 718 should be applied to a
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(Unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
change in terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The new standard is to be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standard-setting bodies are not currently applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
3. Investment Properties
Investment properties consist of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
(unaudited)
Land and land improvements
$
98,219
$
91,108
Land held for improvement
2,305
2,305
Buildings and improvements
375,246
312,831
Investment properties at cost
475,770
406,244
Less accumulated depreciation
(34,692
)
(31,045
)
Investment properties, net
$
441,078
$
375,199
The Company’s depreciation expense on investment properties was
$3.33 million
and
$6.50 million
for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2018
, respectively. The Company’s depreciation expense on investment properties was
$2.63 million
and
$5.31 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
A significant portion of the Company’s land, buildings and improvements serves as collateral for its mortgage loans payable portfolio. Accordingly, restrictions exist as to the encumbered property’s transferability, use and other common rights typically associated with property ownership.
Disposition
On January 12, 2018, the Company completed the sale of the Chipotle ground lease at Conyers Crossing for a contract price of
$1.27 million
, resulting in a gain of
$1.06 million
with net proceeds of
$1.16 million
.
The sale of the Chipotle ground lease at Conyers Crossing did not represent a strategic shift that has a major effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. Accordingly, the operating results of this property remains classified within continuing operations for all periods presented.
JANAF Acquisition
On January 18, 2018, the Company acquired JANAF, a retail shopping center located in Norfolk, Virginia, for a purchase price of
$85.65 million
, paid through a combination of cash, restricted cash, debt assumption and the issuance of
150,000
shares of Common Stock at
$7.53
per share. The shopping center, anchored by BJ's Wholesale Club, totals
810,137
square feet and was
94%
leased at the acquisition date.
The following summarizes the consideration paid and the purchase allocation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with the acquisition described above in accordance with ASU 2017-01, along with a description of the methods used to determine the purchase price allocation (in thousands, unaudited). In determining the purchase price allocation, the Company considered many factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, market cap rates, location, occupancy rates, appraisals, other acquisitions and management’s knowledge of the current acquisition market for similar properties.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
3. Investment Properties (continued)
Purchase price allocation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Investment property (a)
$
75,123
Lease intangibles and other assets (b)
10,718
Above market leases (d)
2,019
Restricted cash (c)
2,500
Below market leases (d)
(4,710
)
Debt assumption (e)
(58,867
)
Net purchase price allocation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
$
26,783
Purchase consideration:
Consideration paid with cash and restricted cash
$
25,653
Consideration paid with assumption of debt
58,867
Consideration paid with common stock
1,130
Total consideration (f)
$
85,650
a.
Represents the purchase price allocation of the net investment properties acquired which includes land, buildings, site improvements and tenant improvements. The purchase price allocation was determined using following approaches:
i.
the market approach valuation methodology for land by considering similar transactions in the markets;
ii.
a combination of the cost approach and income approach valuation methodologies for buildings, including replacement cost evaluations, “go dark” analyses and residual calculations incorporating the land values; and
iii.
the cost approach valuation methodology for site and tenant improvements, including replacement costs and prevailing quoted market rates.
b.
Represents the purchase price allocation of lease intangibles and other assets. Lease intangibles includes in place leases and ground lease sandwich interests associated with replacing existing leases. The income approach was used to determine the allocation of these intangible assets which included estimated market rates and expenses.
c.
Represents the purchase price allocation of deleveraging reserve (the “Deleveraging Reserve”) released upon the maturity or earlier payment in full of the loan or until the reduction of the principal balance of the loan to
$50,000,000
.
d.
Represents the purchase price allocation of above/below market leases. The income approach was used to determine the allocation of above/below market leases using market rental rates for similar properties.
e.
Assumption of
$53.71 million
of debt at a rate of
4.49%
, maturing July 2023 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$333,159
and assumption of
$5.16 million
of debt at a rate of
4.95%
, maturing January 2026 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$29,964
.
f.
Represents the components of purchase consideration paid.
Unaudited pro forma financial information in the aggregate is presented below for the acquisition of JANAF. The unaudited pro forma information presented below includes the effects of the JANAF acquisition as if it had been consummated as of the beginning of the prior fiscal year. The pro forma results include adjustments for depreciation and amortization associated with acquired tangible and intangible assets, straight-line rent adjustments, interest expense related to debt incurred and assumed. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and may not be
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
3. Investment Properties (continued)
indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if this acquisition had taken place in January 1, 2018 or 2017.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
(in thousands, unaudited)
Rental revenues
$
12,522
$
13,040
$
25,529
$
26,218
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(2,519
)
$
(1,019
)
$
(4,393
)
$
(4,154
)
Net loss attributable to Wheeler REIT
$
(1,579
)
$
(1,011
)
$
(3,406
)
$
(2,560
)
Net loss attributable to Wheeler REIT common shareholders
$
(4,785
)
$
(4,251
)
$
(9,819
)
$
(9,029
)
Basic loss per share
$
(0.52
)
$
(0.48
)
$
(1.08
)
$
(1.05
)
Diluted loss per share
$
(0.52
)
$
(0.48
)
$
(1.08
)
$
(1.05
)
4. Notes Receivable
On September 29, 2016, the Company entered into an
$11.00 million
note receivable for the partial funding of the Sea Turtle Development and a
$1.00 million
note receivable in consideration for the sale of
10.39
acres of land owned by the Company. Both promissory notes are collateralized by a 2
nd
deed of trust on the property and accrue interest at a rate of
12%
annually. Interest only payments at a rate of
8%
are due on the notes at the beginning of every calendar quarter starting October 2016. Interest at a rate of
4%
accrues and is due at maturity. The notes mature the earlier of September 29, 2021 or the disposition of the property. As of December 31, 2017, the Company recognized a
$5.26 million
impairment charge on the notes receivable reducing the carrying value to
$6.74 million
as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The Company placed the notes receivable on nonaccrual status and has not recognized
$359 thousand
and
$714 thousand
of interest income due on the notes for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company believes the estimated fair market value of the development upon stabilization at a future date will provide for the cash required to repay the
$6.74 million
carrying value of the notes receivable due the Company in the event of a sale. The Company’s estimated fair value of the project is based upon cash flow models that include development costs to date, anticipated cost to complete, executed leases, and financing available to complete and stabilize the project. Capitalization rates utilized in these models are based upon rates that the Company believes to be within a reasonable range of current market rates for the respective project. These valuation assumptions are based on the three-level valuation hierarchy for fair value measurement and represent Level 3 inputs. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. If the holder of the 1st deed of trust proceeds to foreclosure, this may have an adverse effect on assumptions used in the Company's fair value analysis leading to further impairment.
5. Assets Held for Sale
In August 2015, the Company’s management and Board of Directors committed to a plan to sell Bixby Commons, Jenks Reasors, Harps at Harbor Point, Starbucks/Verizon and the ground leases for Ruby Tuesday’s and Outback Steakhouse at Pierpont Centre (the “Freestanding Properties”) as part of the Company’s continuous evaluation of strategic alternatives. On February 28, 2017, the Company completed its sale of the last remaining Freestanding Properties, Ruby Tuesday’s and Outback Steakhouse at Pierpont Centre, for a contract price of approximately
$2.29 million
, resulting in a gain of
$1.50 million
.
In February 2018, the Company’s management and Board of Directors committed to a plan to sell the
seven
undeveloped land parcels (the “Land Parcels”) as part of the Company’s strategic initiative. Accordingly, the Land Parcels have been classified as held for sale.
On June 19, 2018, the Company completed its sale of the undeveloped land parcel at Laskin Road for a contract price of approximately
$2.86 million
, resulting in a gain of
$903 thousand
.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
5. Assets Held for Sale (continued)
In addition to the Land Parcels, in June 2018, the Company's management and Board of Directors committed to a plan to sell Monarch Bank Building, currently occupied by Chartway Federal Credit Union, and Shoppes at Eagle Harbor. Accordingly, these properties have been classified as held for sale.
As of
June 30, 2018
and
December 31, 2017
, assets held for sale consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
(unaudited)
Investment properties, net
$
12,694
$
9,135
Rents and other tenant receivables, net
90
—
Deferred costs and other assets, net
55
—
Total assets held for sale
$
12,839
$
9,135
As of
June 30, 2018
and
December 31, 2017
, liabilities associated with assets held for sale consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
(unaudited)
Loans payable
$
5,162
$
747
Accounts payable
153
45
Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale
$
5,315
$
792
The condensed consolidated statements of operations reflect reclassifications of revenues, property operating expenses, corporate general and administrative expenses and interest expense from continuing operations to income from discontinued operations for all periods presented for the Freestanding Properties. All interest expense disclosed below is directly related to the debt incurred to acquire the Freestanding Properties.
The following is a summary of the income (loss) from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2018
and
2017
(in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
(unaudited)
Revenues
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
26
Expenses
—
—
—
1
Operating income
—
—
—
25
Interest expense
—
—
—
9
Income from discontinued operations before gain on disposal of properties
—
—
—
16
Gain (Loss) on disposal of properties
903
(11
)
903
1,502
Net Income (Loss) from discontinued operations
$
903
$
(11
)
$
903
$
1,518
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
6. Loans Payable
The Company’s loans payable consist of the following (in thousands except monthly payment):
Property/Description
Monthly Payment
Interest
Rate
Maturity
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
KeyBank Line of Credit
Interest only
Libor + 250 basis points
July 2018
$
6,402
$
15,532
First National Bank Line of Credit
$
24,656
Libor + 350 basis points
October 2018
3,000
3,000
Lumber River
$
10,723
Libor + 350 basis points
October 2018
1,471
1,500
Revere Loan
$
100,000
9.00
%
November 2018
3,358
6,808
Senior convertible notes
Interest only
9.00
%
December 2018
1,369
1,369
Harbor Point
$
11,024
5.85
%
December 2018
(1)
(1)
Perimeter Square
Interest only
5.50
%
December 2018
6,192
5,382
Riversedge North
$
8,802
6.00
%
January 2019
836
863
Monarch Bank Building
$
7,340
4.85
%
June 2019
(1)
1,266
DF I-Moyock
$
10,665
5.00
%
July 2019
(1)
(1)
Rivergate
$
141,547
Libor + 295 basis points
December 2019
22,403
22,689
KeyBank Line of Credit
Interest only
Libor + 250 basis points
December 2019
52,500
52,500
LaGrange Marketplace
$
15,065
Libor + 375 basis points
March 2020
—
2,317
Folly Road
$
32,827
4.00
%
March 2020
6,145
6,181
Columbia Fire Station construction loan
Interest only
4.00
%
May 2020
4,174
3,421
Shoppes at TJ Maxx
$
33,880
3.88
%
May 2020
5,634
5,727
JANAF Bravo
Interest only
4.65
%
January 2021
6,500
—
Walnut Hill Plaza
Interest only
5.50
%
September 2022
3,903
3,903
Twin City Commons
$
17,827
4.86
%
January 2023
3,080
3,111
Shoppes at Eagle Harbor
$
26,528
5.10
%
March 2023
(1)
3,341
New Market
$
48,747
5.65
%
June 2023
7,000
—
Deutsche Bank Note
(2)
$
33,340
5.71
%
July 2023
5,740
—
JANAF
$
333,159
4.49
%
July 2023
53,048
—
Tampa Festival
$
50,797
5.56
%
September 2023
8,298
8,368
Forrest Gallery
$
50,973
5.40
%
September 2023
8,600
8,669
South Carolina Food Lions Note
$
68,320
5.25
%
January 2024
11,960
12,050
Cypress Shopping Center
$
34,360
4.70
%
July 2024
6,432
6,485
Port Crossing
$
34,788
4.84
%
August 2024
6,207
6,263
Freeway Junction
$
41,798
4.60
%
September 2024
7,929
7,994
Harrodsburg Marketplace
$
19,112
4.55
%
September 2024
3,520
3,553
Graystone Crossing
$
20,386
4.55
%
October 2024
3,896
3,928
Bryan Station
$
23,489
4.52
%
November 2024
4,510
4,547
Crockett Square
Interest only
4.47
%
December 2024
6,338
6,338
Pierpont Centre
Interest only
4.15
%
February 2025
8,113
8,113
Alex City Marketplace
Interest only
3.95
%
April 2025
5,750
5,750
Butler Square
Interest only
3.90
%
May 2025
5,640
5,640
Brook Run Shopping Center
Interest only
4.08
%
June 2025
10,950
10,950
Beaver Ruin Village I and II
Interest only
4.73
%
July 2025
9,400
9,400
Sunshine Shopping Plaza
Interest only
4.57
%
August 2025
5,900
5,900
Barnett Portfolio
Interest only
4.30
%
September 2025
8,770
8,770
Fort Howard Shopping Center
Interest only
4.57
%
October 2025
7,100
7,100
Conyers Crossing
Interest only
4.67
%
October 2025
5,960
5,960
Grove Park Shopping Center
Interest only
4.52
%
October 2025
3,800
3,800
Parkway Plaza
Interest only
4.57
%
October 2025
3,500
3,500
Winslow Plaza
Interest only
4.82
%
December 2025
4,620
4,620
JANAF BJ's
$
29,964
4.95
%
January 2026
5,117
—
Chesapeake Square
$
23,857
4.70
%
August 2026
4,468
4,507
Berkley/Sangaree/Tri-County
Interest only
4.78
%
December 2026
9,400
9,400
Riverbridge
Interest only
4.48
%
December 2026
4,000
4,000
Franklin
Interest only
4.93
%
January 2027
8,516
8,516
Total Principal Balance
(1)
371,449
313,031
Unamortized debt issuance cost
(5,527
)
(5,656
)
Total Loans Payable
$
365,922
$
307,375
(1) Excludes loans payable on assets held for sale, see Note 5.
(2) This loan is collateralized by LaGrange, Ridgeland and Georgetown.
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(Unaudited)
6. Loans Payable (continued)
KeyBank Credit Agreement
On December 21, 2017, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to the KeyBank Credit Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for an increase in borrowing capacity from
$50.00 million
to
$52.50 million
and also increases the accordion feature by
$50.00 million
to
$150.00 million
. Additionally, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for an extension of the requirement to reduce the outstanding borrowings under the facility from
$68.03 million
to
$52.50 million
by July 1, 2018. The revolving facility will mature on December 21, 2019, but may be extended at the Company’s option for an additional
one
year period, subject to certain customary conditions. The interest rate remains the same at Libor plus
250
basis points based on the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). The unutilized amounts available to the Company under the Credit Agreement accrue fees which are paid at a rate of
0.25%
.
On March 2, 2018, KeyBank reduced the liquidity requirement from
$5.00 million
to
$3.50 million
through March 31, 2018. The liquidity requirement reverts back to
$5.00 million
subsequent to March 31, 2018 until such time as the Total Commitment (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) has been reduced to
$52.50 million
and
$3.50 million
at all times thereafter.
The Company refinanced the New Market, Ridgeland and Georgetown collateralized portions of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement resulting in a paydown of
$9.13 million
.
On August 7, 2018, the Company and KeyBank agreed to modify the existing Amended and Restated Credit Agreement effective July 1, 2018 which provided for an extension to August 23, 2018 by which the outstanding borrowings are to be reduced to
$52.50 million
, in addition to modifying certain covenants. The Company and KeyBank anticipate that a
$2.89 million
over advance (the “Overadvance”) on the Borrowing Base Availability (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) will exist and agree that the Company shall have a period through October 31, 2018 to repay such Overadvance or otherwise properly balance the Borrowing Base Availability.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company has borrowed
$58.90 million
under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which is collateralized by
13
properties. At June 30, 2018, the outstanding borrowings are accruing interest at
4.59%
. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants that the Company must meet, including minimum leverage, fixed charge coverage and debt service coverage ratios as well as a minimum tangible net worth requirement. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of June 30, 2018. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement also contains certain events of default, and if they occur, may cause KeyBank to terminate the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and declare amounts owed to become immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2018, the Company has not incurred an event of default under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
First National Bank Line of Credit Renewal
On January 10, 2018, the Company extended the
$3.00 million
First National Bank line of credit ("First National Bank Line of Credit") to June 15, 2018 with interest only payments due monthly at a rate of Libor +
3.00%
with a floor of
4.25%
.
On June 15, 2018 the Company extended the
$3.00 million
First National Bank Line of Credit to October 10, 2018 with principal and interest payments due monthly at a rate of Libor +
3.50%
.
JANAF
On January 18, 2018, the Company executed a promissory note for
$53.71 million
for the purchase of JANAF at a rate of
4.49%
. The loan matures in July 2023 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$333,159
.
JANAF - BJ's
On January 18, 2018, the Company executed a promissory note for
$5.16 million
for the purchase of JANAF at a rate of
4.95%
. The loan matures in January 2026 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$29,964
.
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(Unaudited)
6. Loans Payable (continued)
JANAF - Bravo
On January 18, 2018, the Company executed a promissory note for
$6.50 million
for the purchase of JANAF at a rate of
4.65%
. The loan matures in January 2021 with interest due monthly.
Eagle Harbor Renewal
On March 11, 2018, the Company renewed the promissory note for
$3.32 million
on Eagle Harbor for
five
years. The loan matures in March 2023 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$26,528
. The loan bears interest at
5.10%
.
Revere Loan Extension and Second Amendment
On May 3, 2018, the Company extended the
$6.81 million
Revere Loan to May 15, 2018.
On May 14, 2018, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Loan Documents to the Revere Loan (the "Second Amendment"). The Second Amendment extends the maturity from May 15, 2018 to November 1, 2018 with monthly principal payments of
$200 thousand
, until the balance of the Revere Loan is less than
$3.50 million
, at which time the monthly principal payments are reduced to
$100 thousand
. The Second Amendment increased the interest rate from
8.00%
to
9.00%
and increased the “Exit Fee” from
$360 thousand
to
$500 thousand
. If the balance of the Revere Loan was not less than
$3.50 million
by July 15, 2018, then the interest rate would increase to
10%
. As of July 15, 2018, the Company was in compliance with this loan balance stipulation. The Company paid down
$500 thousand
on the Revere Loan in conjunction with the Second Amendment.
On June 19, 2018, the Company paid down
$2.60 million
on the Revere Loan in conjunction with the sale of the undeveloped land parcel at Laskin Road, as detailed in Note 5, and made a
$150,000
principal payment on June 28, 2018 as part of the Deutsche Bank refinance, as discussed below. As of June 30, 2018, the balance of the Revere Loan was
$3.36 million
. Accordingly, at June 30, 2018, future monthly principal payments are reduced to
$100 thousand
and the interest rate remains at
9.00%
.
New Market Refinance
On May 23, 2018, the Company executed a promissory note for
$7.00 million
for the refinancing of New Market at a rate of
5.65%
. The loan matures in June 2023 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$48,747
.
Lumber River Renewal
On June 15, 2018, the Company extended the
$1.48 million
promissory note on Lumber River to October 10, 2018 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$10,723
at a rate of Libor +
3.50%
.
Deutsche Bank
On June 28, 2018, the Company executed a loan agreement for
$5.74 million
on Georgetown, Ridgeland and LaGrange Marketplace at a rate of
5.71%
. The loan matures in July 2023 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$33,340
.
Loan Covenants
Certain of the Company’s loans payable have covenants with which the Company is required to comply. As of June 30, 2018, the Company has received a waiver for the debt to tangible net worth ratio and debt service coverage ratio under the First National Bank Line of Credit. As of June 30, 2018, the Company believes it is in compliance with all other applicable covenants.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
6. Loans Payable (continued)
Debt Maturity
The Company’s scheduled principal repayments on indebtedness as of
June 30, 2018
, including assets held for sale, are as follows (in thousands, unaudited):
For the remaining six months ended December 31, 2018
$
24,518
December 31, 2019
80,856
December 31, 2020
19,472
December 31, 2021
10,533
December 31, 2022
8,051
December 31, 2023
79,200
Thereafter
154,000
Total principal repayments and debt maturities
$
376,630
The Company has considered our short-term (one year or less) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flows from operating activities and other expected financing sources to meet these needs. In particular, we have considered our scheduled debt maturities and principal payments for the six months ended December 31, 2018 of
$24.52 million
, which includes the
$6.40 million
maturity of the KeyBank line of credit. Management is in the process of refinancing properties off the KeyBank line of credit to reduce the line to under
$52.50 million
prior to August 23, 2018 in accordance with the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. All loans due to mature are collateralized by properties within our portfolio. Additionally, the Company expects to meet the short-term liquidity requirements, through a combination of the following:
•
available cash and cash equivalents;
•
cash flows from operating activities;
•
refinancing of maturing debt; and
•
intended sale of
six
undeveloped land parcels and sale of additional properties, if necessary.
Management is currently working with lenders to refinance the loans noted above. The loans are expected to have customary interest rates similar to current loans. They are subject to formal lender commitment, definitive documentation and customary conditions.
7. Rentals under Operating Leases
Future minimum rents to be received under noncancelable tenant operating leases for each of the next five years and thereafter, excluding CAM and percentage rent based on tenant sales volume, as of
June 30, 2018
are as follows (in thousands, unaudited):
For the remaining six months ended December 31, 2018
$
24,525
December 31, 2019
46,159
December 31, 2020
38,266
December 31, 2021
29,618
December 31, 2022
23,307
December 31, 2023
17,378
Thereafter
49,099
Total minimum rents
$
228,352
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
8. Equity and Mezzanine Equity
Series A Preferred Stock
At
June 30, 2018
and December 31, 2017, the Company had
562
shares of Series A Preferred Stock, without par value (“Series A Preferred”) issued and outstanding and
4,500
shares authorized with a
$1,000
liquidation preference per share, or
$562 thousand
in aggregate. The Series A Preferred accrues cumulative dividends at a rate of
9%
per annum, which is paid quarterly. The Company has the right to redeem the
562
shares of Series A Preferred, on a pro rata basis, at any time at a price equal to
103%
of the purchase price for the Series A Preferred plus any accrued but unpaid dividends.
Series B Preferred Stock
At
June 30, 2018
and December 31, 2017, the Company had
1,875,748
and
1,875,848
shares, respectively, and
5,000,000
shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, without par value (“Series B Preferred”) issued and authorized with a
$25.00
liquidation preference per share, or
$46.90 million
in aggregate. The Series B Preferred bears interest at a rate of
9%
per annum. The Series B Preferred has no redemption rights. However, the Series B Preferred is subject to a mandatory conversion once the
20
-trading day volume-weighted average closing price of our Common Stock, exceeds
$58
per share; once this weighted average closing price is met, each share of our Series B Preferred will automatically convert into shares of our Common Stock at a conversion price equal to
$40.00
per share of Common Stock. In addition, holders of our Series B Preferred also have the option, at any time, to convert shares of our Series B Preferred into shares of our Common Stock at a conversion price of
$40.00
per share of Common Stock. Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, the holders of shares of our Series B Preferred shall be entitled to be paid out of our assets a liquidation preference of
$25.00
per share, plus an amount equal to all accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends to and including the date of payment. The Series B Preferred has no maturity date and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless subject to a mandatory or voluntary conversion as described above.
In conjunction with the 2014 issuance of Series B Preferred,
1,986,600
warrants were issued. Each warrant permits investors to purchase
0.125
share of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$44
per share of Common Stock, subject to adjustment. The warrants expire in April 2019.
Series D Preferred Stock - Redeemable Preferred Stock
In January 2018, the Company, issued and sold
1,363,636
shares of no par value Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, without par value (“Series D Preferred”), in a public offering. Each share of Series D Preferred Stock was sold to investors at an offering price of
$16.50
per share. Net proceeds from the public offering totaled
$21.16 million
, which includes the impact of the underwriters' selling commissions and legal, accounting and other professional fees.
At
June 30, 2018
and December 31, 2017, the Company had
3,600,636
and
2,237,000
shares of Series D Preferred issued and authorized with a
$25.00
liquidation preference per share, or
$90.02 million
and
$55.93
million in aggregate, respectively. Until September 21, 2023, the holders of the Series D Preferred are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at a rate of
8.75%
per annum of the
$25.00
liquidation preference per share (equivalent to the fixed annual amount of
$2.1875
per share) (the “Initial Rate”). Commencing September 21, 2023, the holders will be entitled to cumulative cash dividends at an annual dividend rate of the Initial Rate increased by
2%
of the liquidation preference per annum on each subsequent anniversary thereafter, subject to a maximum annual dividend rate of
14%
. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on or before January 15th, April 15th, July 15th and October 15th of each year. On or after September 21, 2021, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Series D Preferred, for cash at a redemption price of
$25.00
per share, plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to and including the redemption date. The holder of the Series D Preferred may convert shares at any time into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an initial conversion rate of
$16.96
per share of Common Stock. On September 21, 2023, the holders of the Series D Preferred may, at their option, elect to cause the Company to redeem any or all of their shares at a redemption price of
$25.00
per share, plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to and including the redemption date, payable in cash or in shares of Common Stock, or any combination thereof, at the holder’s option.
On May 3, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Correction (the “Certificate of Correction”) with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland (the “SDAT”) correcting an inadvertently omitted reference to “accumulated amortization” in “Section 10(a) (Mandatory Redemption for Asset Coverage)” of the Articles Supplementary for
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
8. Equity and Mezzanine Equity (continued)
the Series D Preferred that was previously filed with SDAT on September 16, 2016. The Certificate of Correction became effective upon filing.
Accretion of Series D Preferred was
$148 thousand
and
$296 thousand
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share for the Company’s common shareholders is calculated by dividing income (loss) from continuing operations, excluding amounts attributable to preferred stockholders and the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, by the Company’s weighted-average shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders, excluding amounts attributable to preferred shareholders and the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, by the weighted-average number of common shares including any dilutive shares.
As of
June 30, 2018
, the below shares are able to be converted to Common Stock. The common units, convertible preferred stock, cumulative convertible preferred stock, and warrants have been excluded from the Company’s diluted earnings per share calculation because their inclusion would be antidilutive. In addition to the below,
750,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock may be issued upon exercise of a warrant, solely in the event of a default under a loan agreement in which we serve as a guarantor.
June 30, 2018
Outstanding shares
Potential Dilutive Shares
(unaudited)
Common units
314,005
314,005
Series B Preferred Stock
1,875,748
1,172,343
Series D Preferred Stock
3,600,636
5,307,541
Warrants to purchase Common Stock
329,378
Dividends
Dividends were declared to holders of common units, common shares and preferred shares as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
(unaudited)
Common unit and common shareholders
$
—
$
3,184
$
—
$
7,101
Preferred shareholders
3,206
2,494
6,413
4,977
Total
$
3,206
$
5,678
$
6,413
$
12,078
During the three months ended
June 30, 2018
, the Company declared quarterly dividends of
$3.04 million
to preferred shareholders of record as of June 30, 2018 to be paid on July 15, 2018. Accordingly, the Company has accrued
$3.04 million
as of
June 30, 2018
for this dividend.
2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan
On
June 4, 2015
, the Company's shareholders approved the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2015 Incentive Plan"). The 2015 Incentive Plan allows for issuance of up to
125,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock to employees, directors, officers and consultants for services rendered to the Company.
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
8. Equity and Mezzanine Equity (continued)
During the six months ended
June 30, 2018
, the Company issued
no
shares to employees for services rendered to the Company under the 2015 Incentive Plan. As of
June 30, 2018
, there are
41,104
shares available for issuance under the Company’s 2015 Incentive Plan.
2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan
On
June 15, 2016
, the Company's shareholders approved the 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2016 Incentive Plan"). The 2016 Incentive Plan allows for issuance of up to
625,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock to employees, directors, officers and consultants for services rendered to the Company.
During the six months ended
June 30, 2018
, the Company issued
127,313
shares to directors and employees for services rendered to the Company under the 2016 Incentive Plan. The market value of these shares at the time of issuance was approximately
$728 thousand
. As of
June 30, 2018
, there are
393,559
shares available for issuance under the Company’s 2016 Incentive Plan.
9. Commitments and Contingencies
Lease Commitments
The following properties are subject to ground leases which requires the Company to make a fixed annual rental payment and includes escalation clauses and renewal options as follows (unaudited, in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Expiration Year
Amscot
$
4
$
4
$
9
$
9
2045
Beaver Ruin Village
12
12
23
23
2054
Beaver Ruin Village II
5
4
10
9
2056
Leased office space Charleston, SC
25
25
50
50
2019
Moncks Corner
31
31
61
61
2040
Devine Street
62
62
125
125
2035
JANAF
66
—
126
—
2069
Total Ground Leases
$
205
$
138
$
404
$
277
JANAF ground lease expense of
$66 thousand
and
$126 thousand
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, includes
$29 thousand
and
$53 thousand
, respectively, in percentage rent.
Future minimum lease payments due under the operating leases, including applicable automatic extension options, as of
June 30, 2018
are as follows (in thousands, unaudited):
For the remaining six months ended December 31, 2018
$
338
December 31, 2019
644
December 31, 2020
583
December 31, 2021
635
December 31, 2022
638
December 31, 2023
640
Thereafter
16,063
Total minimum lease payments
$
19,541
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
9. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Insurance
The Company carries comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage, business interruption and rental loss insurance covering all of the properties in its portfolio under a blanket insurance policy, in addition to other coverages, such as trademark and pollution coverage that may be appropriate for certain of its properties. Additionally, the Company carries a directors’, officers’, entity and employment practices liability insurance policy that covers such claims made against the Company and its directors and officers. The Company believes the policy specifications and insured limits are appropriate and adequate for its properties given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice; however, its insurance coverage may not be sufficient to fully cover its losses.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company is subject to risks incidental to the ownership and operation of commercial real estate. These risks include, among others, the risks normally associated with changes in the general economic climate, trends in the retail industry, creditworthiness of tenants, competition for tenants and customers, changes in tax laws, interest rates, the availability of financing and potential liability under environmental and other laws.
The Company’s portfolio of properties is dependent upon regional and local economic conditions and is geographically concentrated in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Southwest, which markets represented approximately
4%
,
20%
,
75%
and
1%
, respectively, of the total annualized base rent of the properties in its portfolio as of
June 30, 2018
. The Company’s geographic concentration may cause it to be more susceptible to adverse developments in those markets than if it owned a more geographically diverse portfolio. Additionally, the Company’s retail shopping center properties depend on anchor stores or major tenants to attract shoppers and could be adversely affected by the loss of, or a store closure by, one or more of these tenants.
Regulatory and Environmental
As the owner of the buildings on our properties, the Company could face liability for the presence of hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos or lead) or other adverse conditions (e.g., poor indoor air quality) in its buildings. Environmental laws govern the presence, maintenance, and removal of hazardous materials in buildings, and if the Company does not comply with such laws, it could face fines for such noncompliance. Also, the Company could be liable to third parties (e.g., occupants of the buildings) for damages related to exposure to hazardous materials or adverse conditions in its buildings, and the Company could incur material expenses with respect to abatement or remediation of hazardous materials or other adverse conditions in its buildings. In addition, some of the Company’s tenants routinely handle and use hazardous or regulated substances and wastes as part of their operations at our properties, which are subject to regulation. Such environmental and health and safety laws and regulations could subject the Company or its tenants to liability resulting from these activities. Environmental liabilities could affect a tenant’s ability to make rental payments to the Company, and changes in laws could increase the potential liability for noncompliance. This may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise materially and adversely affect the Company’s operations. The Company is not aware of any material contingent liabilities, regulatory matters or environmental matters that may exist.
Litigation
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business, including, but not limited to commercial disputes. The Company believes that such litigation, claims and administrative proceedings will not have a material adverse impact on its financial position or its results of operations. The Company records a liability when it considers the loss probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. In addition to the above, the below legal proceedings are in process.
In May 2018, former Chief Executive Officer and President Jon S. Wheeler filed suit against the Company in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, asserting claims for breaches of his employment agreement with the Company and retaliatory termination. The Company is vigorously defending the claims set forth in the lawsuit; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful. Due to the preliminary nature of the suit, the outcome is uncertain.
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(Unaudited)
9. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
On or about June 28, 2018, JCP Investment Partnership, LP and JCP Investment Partnership II, Master Fund LP filed suit against the Company in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland, alleging the Company failed to maintain the designated asset coverage ratio under the Articles Supplementary governing the issuance of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock, and is therefore required to redeem those Preferred Shares at the price of
$25.00
per share. The Company is in the process of responding to the lawsuit defending its position; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful. Due to the preliminary nature of the suit, the outcome is uncertain.
10. Related Party Transactions
The amounts disclosed below reflect the activity between the Company and its affiliates (in thousands).
June 30,
2018
2017
(unaudited)
Amounts paid to affiliates
$
15
$
17
Amounts received from affiliates
$
92
$
1,241
June 30,
December 31,
2018
2017
(unaudited)
Notes receivable
$
6,739
$
6,739
As discussed in Note 4, the Company loaned
$11.00 million
for the partial funding of Pineland Station Shopping Center in Hilton Head, South Carolina to be known in the future as Sea Turtle Development and loaned
$1.00 million
for the sale of land to be used in the development. At December 31, 2017, the Company recognized a
$5.26 million
impairment charge on the note receivable as discussed in greater detail in Note 4. The Company has placed the notes receivable on nonaccrual status and has not recognized
$359 thousand
and
$714 thousand
of interest income due on the notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. In February 2018, the Company's agreement to perform development, leasing, property and asset management services for Sea Turtle Development was terminated. Sea Turtle Development is a related party as Jon Wheeler, the Company's former CEO and shareholder of the Company, is the managing member. Prior to the termination of the agreements, development fees of
5%
of hard costs incurred were paid to the Company. Leasing, property and asset management fees were consistent with those charged for services provided to non-related properties.
The Company recovered
$0 thousand
and
$77 thousand
in amounts due from related parties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, which were previously reserved. The recovery is included in “provision for credit losses” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The total allowance on related party receivables at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is
$3.13 million
and
$2.36 million
, respectively. These amounts are included in "related party receivables, net" on the consolidated balance sheets on our
2017
Form 10-K.
Amounts due from Sea Turtle Development are reserved due to uncertainty surrounding the collectability given the information currently available to the Company. Amounts due from other non-REIT properties have been reserved based on available cash flows at the respective properties and payment history. The management agreements for these properties have been terminated.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q, along with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our
2017
Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2017
. For more detailed information regarding the basis of presentation for the following information, you should read the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including discussion and analysis of our financial condition, anticipated capital expenditures required to complete projects, amounts of anticipated cash distributions to our shareholders in the future and other matters. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are the intent, belief or current expectations of our management based on its knowledge and understanding of our business and industry. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “predicts,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or the negative of such terms and variations of these words and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements that were true at the time made may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
The forward-looking statements should be read in light of these factors and the factors identified in the “Risk Factors” sections in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 7, 2018.
Executive Overview
As of
June 30, 2018
, the Trust, through the Operating Partnership, owned and operated
sixty-five
centers,
one
office building,
six
undeveloped properties, and
one
redevelopment project in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Accordingly, the use of the word “Company” refers to the Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires.
JANAF Acquisition
On January 18, 2018, the Company acquired JANAF, a retail shopping center located in Norfolk, Virginia, for a
purchase price of $85.65 million, paid through a combination of cash, restricted cash and debt assumption and the issuance of 150,000 shares of Common Stock at $7.53 per share. The shopping center, anchored by BJ's Wholesale Club, totals 810,137 square feet and was 94% leased at the acquisition date.
On January 18, 2018, the Company executed a promissory note for
$53.71 million
for the purchase of JANAF at a rate of
4.49%
. The loan matures in July 2023 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$333,159
.
On January 18, 2018, the Company executed a promissory note for
$5.16 million
for the purchase of JANAF at a rate of
4.95%
. The loan matures in January 2026 with monthly principal and interest payments of
$29,964
.
Dispositions
On January 12, 2018, the Company completed the sale of the Chipotle ground lease at Conyers Crossing for a contract price of $1.27 million, resulting in a gain of $1.06 million with net proceeds of $1.16 million.
On June 19, 2018, the Company completed its sale of the undeveloped land parcel at Laskin Road for a contract price of approximately
$2.86 million
, resulting in a gain of
$903 thousand
.
Assets Held for Sale
In February 2018, the Company’s management and Board of Directors committed to a plan to sell the Land Parcels as part of the Company’s strategic initiative. The Laskin Road land parcel as noted above was sold in June 2018. The remaining six land parcels remain classified as held for sale.
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In addition to the Land Parcels, in June 2018, the Company's management and Board of Directors committed to a plan to sell Monarch Bank Building, currently occupied by Chartway Federal Credit Union, and Shoppes at Eagle Harbor. Accordingly, these properties have been classified as held for sale.
Revere Loan and Second Amendment
On May 14, 2018, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Loan Documents to the Revere Loan (the "Second Amendment"). The Second Amendment extends the maturity from May 15, 2018 to November 1, 2018 with monthly principal payments of
$200 thousand
, until the balance of the Revere Loan is less than
$3.50 million
, at which time the monthly principal payments are reduced to
$100 thousand
. The Second Amendment increased the interest rate from
8.00%
to
9.00%
and increased the “Exit Fee” from
$360 thousand
to
$500 thousand
. If the balance of the Revere Loan was not less than
$3.50 million
by July 15, 2018, then the interest rate would increase to 10%. As of July 15, 2018, the Company was in compliance with this loan balance stipulation. The Company paid down
$500 thousand
on the Revere Loan in conjunction with the Second Amendment.
On June 19, 2018, the Company paid down
$2.60 million
on the Revere Loan in conjunction with the sale of the undeveloped land parcel at Laskin Road, as detailed in Note 5, and made a
$150,000
principal payment on June 28, 2018 as part of the Deutsche Bank refinance, as discussed below. As of June 30, 2018, the balance of the Revere Loan was
$3.36 million
. Accordingly, at June 30, 2018, future monthly principal payments are reduced to
$100 thousand
and the interest rate remains at
9.00%
.
KeyBank Credit Agreement
The Company refinanced the New Market, Ridgeland and Georgetown collateralized portions of the Amended and Restated Agreement resulting in a paydown of $9.13 million. As of June 30, 2018, the Company has borrowed $58.90 million under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which is collateralized by 13 properties.
On August 7, 2018, the Company and KeyBank agreed to modify the existing Amended and Restated Credit Agreement effective July 1, 2018 which provided for an extension to August 23, 2018 by which the outstanding borrowings are to be reduced to $52.50 million, in addition to modifying certain covenants. The Company and KeyBank anticipate that a $2.89 million over advance (the “Overadvance”) on the Borrowing Base Availability (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) will exist and agree that the Company shall have a period through October 31, 2018 to repay such Overadvance or otherwise properly balance the Borrowing Base Availability.
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New Leases, Leasing Renewals and Expirations
The following table presents selected lease activity statistics for our properties.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
(2)
2018
2017
(2)
Renewals
(1)
:
Leases renewed with rate increase (sq feet)
164,633
52,278
200,676
194,785
Leases renewed with rate decrease (sq feet)
—
39,638
42,080
72,252
Leases renewed with no rate change (sq feet)
4,250
16,827
80,567
20,827
Total leases renewed (sq feet)
168,883
108,743
323,323
287,864
Leases renewed with rate increase (count)
33
14
51
38
Leases renewed with rate decrease (count)
—
3
6
9
Leases renewed with no rate change (count)
3
6
5
9
Total leases renewed (count)
36
23
62
56
Option exercised (count)
10
10
17
22
Weighted average on rate increases (per sq foot)
$
0.87
$
1.26
$
0.91
$
0.90
Weighted average on rate decreases (per sq foot)
$
—
$
(1.09
)
$
(1.86
)
$
(0.97
)
Weighted average rate (per sq foot)
$
0.85
$
1.55
$
0.32
$
1.14
Weighted average change over prior rates
9.17
%
17.96
%
3.58
%
13.12
%
New Leases
(1)
:
New leases (sq feet)
130,840
33,792
202,916
88,071
New leases (count)
21
14
36
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Weighted average rate (per sq foot)
$
8.46
$
13.61
$
8.36
$
12.90
Gross Leasable Area ("GLA") expiring during the next 6 months
2.50
%
3.21
%
2.50
%
3.21
%
(1)
Lease data presented for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 is based on average rate per square foot over the renewed or new lease term.
(2)
2017 lease data adjusted to reflect average rate per square foot over the renewed or new lease term for consistency with 2018 presentation.
Anchor Lease Modifications and Early Terminations
During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company modified thirteen leases with Southeastern Grocers anchor tenants and recaptured four locations. These modifications include a combination of term adjustments, rent adjustments (decreases and increases), deferred landlord contributions for remodels, and adjusted lease language. The Company elected to recapture Ladson Crossing, St. Matthews, South Park, and Tampa Festival in the second quarter of 2018. The Cypress Shopping Center lease expired on March 31, 2018. As part of the negotiated recaptures the Company received
$246 thousand
in termination fees during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The remaining thirteen lease modifications were approved by the Southeastern Grocer's bankruptcy court in the second quarter of 2018. The initial annualized base rent impact of these modifications and recaptures, including the Cypress lease expiration, is approximately
$2.50 million
. Two of these locations have been backfilled with rents commencing in the third quarter of 2018.
As of June 30, 2018, the Berkley Shopping Center Farm Fresh lease was terminated. The Company received $980 thousand in early lease termination fees as a result of the early termination.
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Three and Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2018
Compared to the
Three and Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2017
Results of Operations
The following table presents a comparison of the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the
three
and six months ended
June 30, 2018
and
2017
, respectively.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended Changes
Six Months Ended Changes
2018
2017
2018
2017
Change
% Change
Change
% Change
PROPERTY DATA:
Number of properties owned and leased at period end (1)
65
64
65
64
1
1.56
%
1
1.56
%
Aggregate gross leasable area at period end (1)
5,743,394
4,902,381
5,743,394
4,902,381
841,013
17.16
%
841,013
17.16
%
Ending occupancy rate at period end (1)
89.3
%
93.7
%
89.3
%
93.7
%
(4.4
)%
(4.74
)%
(4.4
)%
(4.70
)%
FINANCIAL DATA:
Rental revenues
$
12,911
$
11,027
$
25,608
$
22,156
$
1,884
17.09
%
$
3,452
15.58
%
Asset management fees
47
500
95
662
(453
)
(90.60
)%
(567
)
(85.65
)%
Commissions
36
194
50
309
(158
)
(81.44
)%
(259
)
(83.82
)%
Tenant reimbursements
2,965
2,736
6,187
5,416
229
8.37
%
771
14.24
%
Development income
—
163
—
299
(163
)
(100.00
)%
(299
)
(100.00
)%
Other revenues
1,147
99
1,480
199
1,048
1,058.59
%
1,281
643.72
%
Total Revenue
17,106
14,719
33,420
29,041
2,387
16.22
%
4,379
15.08
%
EXPENSES:
Property operations
4,518
3,747
9,117
7,741
771
20.58
%
1,376
17.78
%
Non-REIT management and leasing services
—
636
36
907
(636
)
(100.00
)%
(871
)
(96.03
)%
Depreciation and amortization
7,422
6,309
14,898
12,709
1,113
17.64
%
2,189
17.22
%
Provision for credit losses
165
168
186
420
(3
)
(1.79
)%
(234
)
(55.71
)%
Corporate general & administrative
2,268
1,317
4,776
3,549
951
72.21
%
1,227
34.57
%
Total Operating Expenses
14,373
12,177
29,013
25,326
2,196
18.03
%
3,687
14.56
%
Gain on disposal of properties
—
1,022
1,055
1,022
(1,022
)
(100.00
)%
33
3.23
%
Operating Income
2,733
3,564
5,462
4,737
(831
)
(23.32
)%
725
15.31
%
Interest income
1
360
2
716
(359
)
(99.72
)%
(714
)
(99.72
)%
Interest expense
(5,180
)
(4,570
)
(9,757
)
(8,747
)
(610
)
(13.35
)%
(1,010
)
(11.55
)%
Net Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
(2,446
)
(646
)
(4,293
)
(3,294
)
(1,800
)
(278.64
)%
(999
)
(30.33
)%
Income tax expense
(17
)
(69
)
(42
)
(110
)
52
75.36
%
68
61.82
%
Net Loss from Continuing Operations
(2,463
)
(715
)
(4,335
)
(3,404
)
(1,748
)
(244.48
)%
(931
)
(27.35
)%
Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations
—
—
—
16
—
—
%
(16
)
(100.00
)%
Gain (loss) on disposal of properties
903
(11
)
903
1,502
914
8,309.09
%
(599
)
(39.88
)%
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations
903
(11
)
903
1,518
914
8,309.09
%
(615
)
(40.51
)%
Net Loss
(1,560
)
(726
)
(3,432
)
(1,886
)
(834
)
(114.88
)%
(1,546
)
(81.97
)%
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(35
)
(13
)
(82
)
(54
)
(22
)
(169.23
)%
(28
)
(51.85
)%
Net Loss Attributable to Wheeler REIT
$
(1,525
)
$
(713
)
$
(3,350
)
$
(1,832
)
$
(812
)
(113.88
)%
$
(1,518
)
(82.86
)%
(1)
Excludes the undeveloped land parcels and Riversedge North, our corporate headquarters, and the redevelopment property. Includes assets held for sale.
Total Revenue
Total revenue was
$17.11 million
and
$33.42 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to
$14.72 million
and
$29.04 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, representing increases of
$2.39 million
and
$4.38 million
, respectively. The combined increases in rental revenues and tenant reimbursements of $2.11 million and $4.22 million are attributable to a partial period of operations reported for the JANAF acquisition. The increases of $1.05 million and $1.28 million in other revenues are a result of early lease termination fees associated with Berkley
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Center Shopping Center Farm Fresh and the Southeastern Grocers' store recaptures. These increases are offset by decreases in commissions, development income and asset management fees of $774 thousand and $1.13 million, which resulted from terminating certain contracts to provide these services to related party properties in February 2018.
Total Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were
$14.37 million
and
$29.01 million
, respectively, representing an increase of $2.20 million and $3.69 million over the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively. Overall respective increases of $1.11 million and $2.19 million were noted in depreciation and amortization in addition to $771 thousand and $1.38 million in property operations primarily resulting from the additional expenses associated with the JANAF acquisition. These amounts were offset by respective decreases of $636 thousand and $871 thousand in non-REIT management and leasing services resulting from the decline in non-REIT properties the Company manages. The provision for credit losses decreased $3 thousand and $234 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.
Corporate general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 increased $951 thousand and $1.23 million, respectively, as a result of the following:
•
$482 thousand and $690 thousand, respectively, increase in professional fees associated with hiring of KeyBanc Advisors and increased audit and legal costs;
•
$182 thousand and $488 thousand, respectively, increase in compensation and benefits primarily driven by share based compensation for employees and directors, severance and reallocation of salary costs associated with acquisition personnel;
•
$79 thousand increase for the three months ended June 30, 2018 as a result of an increase in capital related activities due to costs incurred on refinancing of properties which the Company opted to stop pursuing and an $88 thousand decrease for the six months ended as a result of higher costs in 2017 related to the reverse stock split; and
•
$82 thousand and $335 thousand, respectively, decrease in acquisition and development costs as a result of costs associated with the development of an outparcel at Folly Road which the Company is no longer pursuing in addition to the Company no longer acquiring properties at this time.
Interest Income
Interest income was
$1 thousand
and
$2 thousand
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, as compared to
$360 thousand
and
$716 thousand
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively. The decreases are primarily attributable to the Company placing the notes receivable on non-accrual status and not recognizing $359 thousand and $714 thousand in interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, due to note impairment.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $610 thousand and $1.01 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to
$4.57 million
and
$8.75 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively. The increase is primarily attributable to the incremental debt service associated with the additional borrowings utilized to acquire JANAF and increases in Libor on variable rate debt.
Discontinued Operations
Net income from discontinued operations totaled $903 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to a net loss and net income
$11 thousand
and
$1.52 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively. The income for 2018 is a result of the gain on the sale of the Laskin Road land parcel compared to the income for 2017 from the sale of Ruby Tuesday’s and Outback Steakhouse at Pierpont Centre.
Same Store and New Store Operating Income
Net operating income (“NOI”) is a widely-used non-GAAP financial measure for REITs. The Company believes that NOI is a useful measure of the Company's property operating performance. The Company defines NOI as property revenues (rental and other revenues) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes). Because NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income, provision for income taxes, gain or loss on sale or capital expenditures and leasing costs, it provides a performance measure, that when compared year over year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs, providing perspective not
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immediately apparent from net income. The Company uses NOI to evaluate its operating performance since NOI allows the Company to evaluate the impact of factors, such as occupancy levels, lease structure, lease rates and tenant base, have on the Company's results, margins and returns. NOI should not be viewed as a measure of the Company's overall financial performance since it does not reflect general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, involuntary conversion, interest expense, interest income, provision for income taxes, gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets, and the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of the Company's properties. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, the Company's NOI may not be comparable to that of other REITs.
The following table is a reconciliation of same store and new store NOI from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure of net income (loss). Same stores consist of those properties we owned during all periods presented in their entirety, while new stores consist of those properties acquired during the periods presented. The discussion below focuses on same store results of operations since the JANAF acquisition occurred in January 2018 and there were no 2017 acquisitions.
Same store discontinued operations financial information reflects the activity for the following properties:
•
Outback Steakhouse and Ruby Tuesday ground leases at Pierpont Centre (acquired January 14, 2015, sold February 28, 2017)
•
Laskin Road land parcel (acquired January 9, 2015, sold June 19, 2018)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Same Store
New Store
Total
2018
2017
2018
2017
2018
2017
(in thousands)
Net Loss
$
(1,486
)
$
(726
)
$
(74
)
$
—
$
(1,560
)
$
(726
)
Adjustments:
Net (Income) Loss from Discontinued Operations
(903
)
11
—
—
(903
)
11
Income tax expense
17
69
—
—
17
69
Interest expense
4,432
4,570
748
—
5,180
4,570
Interest income
(1
)
(360
)
—
—
(1
)
(360
)
Gain on disposal of properties
—
(1,022
)
—
—
—
(1,022
)
Corporate general & administrative
2,223
1,317
45
—
2,268
1,317
Provision for credit losses - non-tenant
—
—
—
—
—
—
Depreciation and amortization
6,104
6,309
1,318
—
7,422
6,309
Non-REIT management and leasing services
—
636
—
—
—
636
Development income
—
(163
)
—
—
—
(163
)
Asset management and commission revenues
(83
)
(694
)
—
—
(83
)
(694
)
Property Net Operating Income
$
10,303
$
9,947
$
2,037
$
—
$
12,340
$
9,947
Property revenues
$
14,198
$
13,862
$
2,825
$
—
$
17,023
$
13,862
Property expenses
3,791
3,747
727
—
4,518
3,747
Provision for credit losses - tenant
104
168
61
—
165
168
Property Net Operating Income
$
10,303
$
9,947
$
2,037
$
—
$
12,340
$
9,947
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Six Months Ended June 30,
Same Store
New Store
Total
2018
2017
2018
2017
2018
2017
(in thousands)
Net Loss
$
(3,418
)
$
(1,886
)
$
(14
)
$
—
$
(3,432
)
$
(1,886
)
Adjustments:
Net Income from Discontinued Operations
(903
)
(1,518
)
—
—
(903
)
(1,518
)
Income tax expense
42
110
—
—
42
110
Interest expense
8,406
8,747
1,351
—
9,757
8,747
Interest income
(2
)
(716
)
—
—
(2
)
(716
)
Gain on disposal of properties
(1,055
)
(1,022
)
—
—
(1,055
)
(1,022
)
Corporate general & administrative
4,722
3,549
54
—
4,776
3,549
Provision for credit losses - non-tenant
(77
)
—
—
—
(77
)
—
Depreciation and amortization
12,599
12,709
2,299
—
14,898
12,709
Non-REIT management and leasing services
36
907
—
—
36
907
Development income
—
(299
)
—
—
—
(299
)
Asset management and commission revenues
(145
)
(971
)
—
—
(145
)
(971
)
Property Net Operating Income
$
20,205
$
19,610
$
3,690
$
—
$
23,895
$
19,610
Property revenues
$
28,168
$
27,771
$
5,107
$
—
$
33,275
$
27,771
Property expenses
7,761
7,741
1,356
—
9,117
7,741
Provision for credit losses - tenant
202
420
61
—
263
420
Property Net Operating Income
$
20,205
$
19,610
$
3,690
$
—
$
23,895
$
19,610
Property Revenues
Total same store property revenues for the three and six months months ended June 30, 2018 were relatively flat at
$14.20 million
and
$28.17 million
, respectively, compared to
$13.86 million
and
$27.77 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively. Absent the $980 thousand termination fee for the Farm Fresh Shopping Center at Berkley Shopping Center, property revenues decreased $644 and $583 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, which is primarily a result of SEG recaptures and rent modifications accompanied by expiring anchor leases at South Lake and Fort Howard.
The three months and six ended June 30, 2018 represents a full and partial period, respectively, of activity for JANAF shopping center. This property (new stores) contributed
$2.83 million
and
$5.11 million
in revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to no revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
Property Expenses
Total same store property expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were relatively flat at
$3.79 million
and
$7.76 million
, respectively, compared to
$3.75 million
and
$7.74 million
for the three months and six ended June 30, 2017, respectively. Total property expenses increased primarily due to new store increases of
$727 thousand
and
$1.36 million
, respectively.
There were no significant unusual or non-recurring items included in new store property expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.
Property Net Operating Income
Total property net operating income was
$12.34 million
and
$23.90 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to
$9.95 million
and
$19.61 million
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, representing an increase of $2.39 million and $4.29 million, respectively, over 2017. New stores accounted for the majority of this increase by generating
$2.04 million
and
$3.69 million
in property net operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to no property net operating income for the three and six months June 30, 2017.
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Funds from Operations (FFO)
We use FFO, a non-GAAP measure, as an alternative measure of our operating performance, specifically as it relates to results of operations and liquidity. We compute FFO in accordance with standards established by the Board of Governors of NAREIT in its March 1995 White Paper (as amended in November 1999 and April 2002). As defined by NAREIT, FFO represents net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of loan origination costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Most industry analysts and equity REITs, including us, consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance because, by excluding gains or losses on dispositions and excluding depreciation, FFO is a helpful tool that can assist in the comparison of the operating performance of a company’s real estate between periods, or as compared to different companies. Management uses FFO as a supplemental measure to conduct and evaluate our business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income alone as the primary measure of our operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, while historically real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Accordingly, we believe FFO provides a valuable alternative measurement tool to GAAP when presenting our operating results.
Below is a comparison of same and new store FFO, which is a non-GAAP measurement, for the
three
and six month periods ended
June 30, 2018
and
2017
:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Same Store
New Store
Total
Period Over Period Changes
2018
2017
2018
2017
2018
2017
$
%
(in thousands, unaudited)
Net Loss
$
(1,486
)
$
(726
)
$
(74
)
$
—
$
(1,560
)
$
(726
)
$
(834
)
(114.88
)%
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets
6,104
6,309
1,318
—
7,422
6,309
1,113
17.64
%
Gain on disposal of properties
—
(1,022
)
—
—
—
(1,022
)
1,022
100.00
%
(Gain) Loss on disposal of properties-discontinued operations
(903
)
11
—
—
(903
)
11
(914
)
(8,309.09
)%
FFO
$
3,715
$
4,572
$
1,244
$
—
$
4,959
$
4,572
$
387
8.46
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
Same Store
New Store
Total
Period Over Period Changes
2018
2017
2018
2017
2018
2017
$
%
(in thousands, unaudited)
Net Loss
$
(3,418
)
$
(1,886
)
$
(14
)
$
—
$
(3,432
)
$
(1,886
)
$
(1,546
)
(81.97
)%
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets
12,599
12,709
2,299
—
14,898
12,709
2,189
17.22
%
Gain on disposal of properties
(1,055
)
(1,022
)
—
—
(1,055
)
(1,022
)
(33
)
(3.23
)%
Gain on disposal of properties-discontinued operations
(903
)
(1,502
)
—
—
(903
)
(1,502
)
599
39.88
%
FFO
$
7,223
$
8,299
$
2,285
$
—
$
9,508
$
8,299
$
1,209
14.57
%
During the
three
and six month periods ended
June 30, 2018
, same store FFO decreased $857 thousand and $1.08 million, respectively, primarily due to the following:
•
$359 thousand and $714 thousand, respectively, decrease in interest income as notes receivable are on a non-accrual basis;
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•
$138 thousand and $218 thousand, respectively, decrease in development, asset management and commission revenues, net of savings on related non-REIT management and leasing services as a result of termination of related party agreements to perform services;
•
$906 thousand and $1.17 million, respectively, increase in corporate general and administrative expenses;
•
Offset by increases in property net operating income of $356 thousand and $595 thousand, respectively; and
•
$138 thousand and $341 thousand, respectively, decrease in interest expense as a result of reduced loan costs amortization.
Total FFO increased
$387 thousand
and
$1.21 million
for the
three
and six month period ended
June 30, 2018
, respectively, compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to incremental new store FFO of
$1.24 million
and
$2.29 million
, respectively, attributable to the JANAF acquisition.
We believe the computation of FFO in accordance with NAREIT's definition includes certain items that are not indicative of the results provided by our operating portfolio and affect the comparability of our period-over-period performance. These items include, but are not limited to, legal settlements, non-cash share-based compensation expense, non-cash amortization on loans and acquisition costs. Therefore, in addition to FFO, management uses Adjusted FFO ("AFFO"), which we define to exclude such items. Management believes that these adjustments are appropriate in determining AFFO as they are not indicative of the operating performance of our assets. In addition, we believe that AFFO is a useful supplemental measure for the investing community to use in comparing us to other REITs as many REITs provide some form of adjusted or modified FFO. However, there can be no assurance that AFFO presented by us is comparable to the adjusted or modified FFO of other REITs.
Total AFFO for the
three
and six month periods ended
June 30, 2018
and 2017, respectively, is shown in the table below:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
(in thousands)
FFO
$
4,959
$
4,572
$
9,508
$
8,299
Preferred stock dividends
(3,206
)
(2,494
)
(6,413
)
(4,977
)
Preferred stock accretion adjustments
170
205
340
400
FFO available to common shareholders and common unitholders
1,923
2,283
3,435
3,722
Acquisition and development costs
257
339
264
599
Capital related costs
245
166
298
386
Other non-recurring and non-cash expenses
—
23
103
130
Share-based compensation
67
224
486
601
Straight-line rent
(400
)
(219
)
(600
)
(404
)
Loan cost amortization
678
1,064
1,057
1,827
Accrued interest income
—
(120
)
—
(238
)
(Below) above market lease amortization
(86
)
190
(108
)
383
Recurring capital expenditures and tenant improvement reserves
(284
)
(245
)
(574
)
(451
)
AFFO
$
2,400
$
3,705
$
4,361
$
6,555
Acquisition and development costs at June 30, 2018 are related to the write-off of costs associated with the construction contract at Folly Road as the Company has determined it is no longer pursuing the development of an outparcel. Acquisition expenses at June 30, 2017 were primarily related to compensation paid to personnel working directly on acquisitions related activities and other costs associated with due diligence of potential acquisitions currently in our pipeline. In 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2017-01 and external acquisition costs are now capitalized as part of the acquisition. The Company has ceased acquisition activities since acquiring JANAF. Thus, internal salaries previously related to acquisitions have been reallocated to compensation and benefits and not represented in acquisition costs.
Other nonrecurring and non-cash expenses are miscellaneous costs we believe will not be incurred on a going forward basis including expenses such as vacation accrual, severance and consulting fees which are no longer under contract and are not expected to be under contract for the foreseeable future. Accrued interest income represents interest income on notes receivable due at maturity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 which have been fully reserved as of June 30, 2018.
The preferred stock accretion adjustments represent the amortization of offering costs associated with raising the Series B Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At
June 30, 2018
, our consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $18.61 million compared to consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $12.29 million at
December 31, 2017
. Cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the
six
month period ended
June 30, 2018
and
2017
were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
Period Over Period Change
2018
2017
$
%
(in thousands, unaudited)
Operating activities
$
12,629
$
13,629
$
(1,000
)
(7.34
)%
Investing activities
$
(21,981
)
$
2,108
$
(24,089
)
(1,142.74
)%
Financing activities
$
15,678
$
(13,958
)
$
29,636
212.32
%
Operating Activities
During the
six
months ended
June 30, 2018
, our cash flows from operating activities were
$12.63 million
, compared to cash flows from operating activities of
$13.63 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
, representing a decrease of
$1 million
, a result of $1.00 million change in operating cash for payment of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Investing Activities
During the
six
months ended
June 30, 2018
, our cash flows used in investing activities were
$21.98 million
, compared to cash flows provided by investing activities of
$2.11 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
, representing an increase in cash used of
$24.09 million
due to the following:
•
$23.15 million increase in cash outflows used for the acquisition of JANAF;
•
$380 thousand decrease in cash received as a result of the 2018 sales of Chipotle ground lease at Conyers Crossing and undeveloped land parcel at Laskin Road compared to the 2017 sales of a land parcel at Carolina Place, the Steak n' Shake outparcel at Rivergate and the sale of the Ruby Tuesdays/Outback at Pierpont Shopping Center; and
•
$556 thousand increase in cash outflows on capital expenditures primarily a result of the redevelopment at Columbia Fire House, and tenant improvements at Perimeter Centre and Myrtle Park.
Financing Activities
During the
six
months ended
June 30, 2018
, our cash flows provided by financing activities were
$15.68 million
, compared to
$13.96 million
of cash flows used in financing activities during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
, representing an increase of
$29.64 million
due to the following:
•
$21.18 million increase in proceeds from sale of preferred stock due to the 2018 Series D Preferred offering;
•
$8.83 million increase in loan proceeds due to the JANAF Bravo Loan, Columbia Fire House Construction Loan advances and refinances of New Market, LaGrange, Ridgeland and Georgetown offset by prior year refinances and construction advances;
•
$2.95 million increase in loan principal payments primarily a result of the pay-down of the Revere Loan from the Laskin Road proceeds;
•
$1.68 million decrease in cash flows used in discontinued operations the 2017 paydown of debt related to the sale of Ruby Tuesdays/Outback at Pierpont Shopping Center; and
•
$1.27 million decrease in cash outflows for dividends and distributions primarily as a result of suspending Common Stock dividend distributions in 2018 resulting in a decrease of $2.02 million offset by an increase of $746 thousand in Series D Preferred distributions.
We intend to continue managing our debt prudently so as to maintain a conservative capital structure and minimize leverage within our company. As of
June 30, 2018
and
December 31, 2017
, our debt balances, excluding unamortized debt
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issuance costs, consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
(unaudited)
Fixed-rate notes
$
285,674
$
215,493
Adjustable-rate mortgages
26,874
29,506
Fixed-rate notes, assets held for sale
5,180
747
Floating-rate line of credit
58,902
68,032
Total debt
$
376,630
$
313,778
The weighted-average interest rate and term of our fixed-rate debt including assets held for sale are
4.75%
and
5.64
years, respectively, at
June 30, 2018
. We have
$24.52 million
of debt maturing, including scheduled principal repayments, during the six months ending December 31, 2018. While we anticipate being able to refinance our maturing loans at reasonable market terms upon maturity, our inability to do so may materially impact our financial position and results of operations. See Note 6 included in this Form 10-Q for additional mortgage indebtedness details.
Future Liquidity Needs
In addition to the funding of our ongoing operations, the primary liquidity needs of the Company at June 30, 2018 are $24.52 million in debt maturities and principal payments due for the remaining six months ended December 31, 2018 including debt service payments, Series B and Series D Preferred Stock dividends (approximately $12.1 million annualized), and margin covenant requirements as detailed in our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as described in Note 6. Included in the $24.52 million of debt maturities and principal payments is the $6.40 million maturity of the KeyBank Line of Credit. Management is in the process of refinancing properties off the KeyBank Line of Credit to reduce the line to under $52.50 million prior to August 23, 2018 in accordance with the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Management is in the process of paying down the $3.36 million Revere Loan through monthly principal payments and property sales. The KeyBank Line of Credit and all loans due are collateralized by properties within our portfolio. Management is currently working with lenders to refinance these loans. Based on our proven ability to refinance debt and obtain alternative sources of capital, and existing market conditions, we believe it to be probable that our plans to meet these obligations will be successful.
In addition to refinancing of debt, the Company is in the process of marketing for sale the Land Parcels, Shoppes at Eagle Harbor and the Monarch Bank Building. The proceeds can be used to pay debt. As part of an overall cost reduction strategy, the Company plans to close the Charleston office, a savings of $100 thousand annually. The Company continues to work to increase cash flows from properties through increasing occupancy by reducing tenant turnover, obtaining rental rate increases on new leases and monitoring operating expenses.
Our success in refinancing the debt, and executing on our strategy will dictate our liquidity needs going forward. If we are unable to execute in these areas, our ability to grow and pay future dividends may be limited without additional capital.
In addition to liquidity required to fund debt payments and distributions we may incur some level of capital expenditures during the year for our existing properties that cannot be passed on to our tenants. The majority of these expenditures occur subsequent to acquiring a new property that requires significant improvements to maximize occupancy and lease rates, with an existing property that needs a facelift to improve its marketability or when tenant improvements are required to make a space fit a particular tenant’s needs. Significant capital expenditures could also impact our ability to grow and pay future dividends.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of
June 30, 2018
, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements that are likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources or capital expenditures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements beginning on page 8 of this Current Report on Form 10-Q.
Critical Accounting Policies
In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial
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statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results may differ from these estimates. A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our
2017
Form 10-K under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” There have been no significant changes to these policies during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2018
. For disclosure regarding recent accounting pronouncements and the anticipated impact they will have on our operations, please refer to Note 2 of the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The primary market risk to which we are exposed is interest rate risk. Our primary interest rate exposure is Libor. We primarily use fixed interest rate financing to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.
At
June 30, 2018
, approximately
$290.85 million
, or
77.23%
, of our debt had fixed interest rates and approximately
$85.78 million
, or
22.77%
, had variable interest rates. Assuming no increase in the level of our variable rate debt, if interest rates increased by 1.0%, our cash flow would decrease by approximately
$858 thousand
per year. At
June 30, 2018
, Libor was approximately 210 basis points. Assuming no increase in the level of our variable rate debt, if Libor was reduced to zero basis points, our cash flow would increase by approximately
$1.80 million
per year.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The management of the Trust or the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive and financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, including ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Trust’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of
June 30, 2018
(the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q).
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
None.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
In May 2018, former Chief Executive Officer and President Jon S. Wheeler filed suit against the Company in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, asserting claims for breaches of his employment agreement with the Company and retaliatory termination. The Company is vigorously defending the claims set forth in the lawsuit; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful. Due to the preliminary nature of the suit, the outcome is uncertain.
On or about June 28, 2018, JCP Investment Partnership, LP and JCP Investment Partnership II, Master Fund LP filed suit against the Company in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland, alleging the Company failed to maintain the designated asset coverage ratio under the Articles Supplementary governing the issuance of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock, and is therefore required to redeem those Preferred Shares at the price of $25.00 per share. The Company is in the process of responding to the lawsuit defending its position; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful. Due to the preliminary nature of the suit, the outcome is uncertain.
In addition to the above, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. These matters are generally covered by insurance. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operation or liquidity.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit
3.1
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant. (1)
3.2
Articles of Supplementary of the Registrant dated September 16, 2016. (14)
3.3
Articles of Supplementary of the Registrant dated December 1, 2016. (16)
3.4
Articles of Amendment and Restatement, effective March 31, 2017 (17)
3.5
Articles of Amendment and Restatement, effective March 31, 2017 (17)
3.6
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant (2)
3.7
Certificate of Correction of Articles Supplementary (23)
4.1
Form of Certificate of Common Stock of Registrant (17)
4.2
Form of Certificate of Series B Preferred Stock of Registrant (3)
4.3
Form of Certificate of Series D Preferred Stock of the Registrant. (14)
4.4
Form of Warrant Certificate of Registrant (3)
4.5
Form of Warrant Agreement for December 2013/January 2014 Private Placement Offering (4)
4.6
Form of Warrant Agreement with Revere High Yield Fund, LP. (10)
4.7
Calapasas West Partners, L.P. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.8
Full Value Partners, L.P. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.9
Full Value Special Situations Fund, L.P. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.10
MCM Opportunity Partners, L.P. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.11
Mercury Partners, L.P. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.12
Opportunity Partners, L.P. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.13
Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.14
Steady Gain Partners, L.P. Amended Convertible Promissory Note. (11)
4.15
Warrant Agreement by and among the Registrant, Computershare, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (3)
10.1
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Wheeler REIT, L.P. (5)
10.2
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Wheeler REIT, L.P. Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Units. (6)
10.3
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Wheeler REIT, L.P. Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Units. (15)
10.4
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Wheeler REIT, L.P. Designation of Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Units. (14)
10.5
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Wheeler REIT, L.P. Amended Designation of Additional Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Units. (16)
10.6
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (7)
10.7
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (13)
10.8
Employment Agreement with David Kelly (21)
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10.9
Employment Agreement with Matthew Reddy (21)
10.10
Employment Agreement with M. Andrew Franklin (21)
10.11
Tax Protection Agreement dated October 24, 2014, by and among Jon S. Wheeler, Wheeler REIT, L.P., and Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (8)
10.12
Shareholders Rights Agreement, dated March 19, 2015, by and between Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Westport Capital Partners LLC as agent on behalf of certain investor. (9)
10.13
Board Observer Rights Agreement, dated March 19, 2015, by and between Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and MFP Investors, LLC. (9)
10.14
Letter Agreement, dated March 19, 2015, by and between Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. and Jon S. Wheeler. (9)
10.15
Term Loan Agreement by and between Wheeler REIT, LP and Revere High Yield Fund, LP dated April 8, 2016. (10)
10.16
First Amendment by and between Wheeler REIT, LP and Revere High Yield Fund, LP dated August 25, 2017. (24)
10.17
Second Amendment by and between Wheeler REIT, LP and Revere High Yield Fund, LP dated May 14, 2018. (24)
10.18
Tax Protection Agreement dated February 8, 2017 (12)
10.19
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 21, 2017. (18)
10.20
Keybank Letter Agreement Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated March 2, 2018. (25)
10.21
KeyBank Letter Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated August 7, 2018. (26)
10.22
Purchase and Sale Agreement dated November 3, 2016 between WHLR-JANAF, LLC, JANAF Shopping Center, LLC, JANAF Shops, LLC, JANAF HQ, LLC, and JANAF Crossing, LLC. (19)
10.23
First Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated December 2, 2016. (19)
10.24
Second Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated January 6, 2017. (19)
10.25
Third Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated January 9, 2017. (19)
10.26
Fourth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated January 11, 2017. (19)
10.27
Fifth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated January 13, 2017. (19)
10.28
Sixth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated February 3, 2017. (19)
10.29
Seventh Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated March 6, 2017. (19)
10.30
Eighth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated March 7, 2017. (19)
10.31
Ninth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated March 8, 2017. (19)
10.32
Tenth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated June 9, 2017. (19)
10.33
Eleventh Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated October 17, 2017. (19)
10.34
Twelfth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated November 9, 2017. (19)
10.35
Thirteenth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated November 30, 2017. (19)
10.36
Fourteenth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated December 19, 2017. (19)
10.37
Fifteenth Amendment to JANAF Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 (22)
10.38
JANAF Loan Agreement dated June 5, 2013. (20)
10.39
Borrower's Certification Regarding Loan Extension and Guarantor's Reaffirmation of Obligation as Lender Guaranty by and between Wheeler REIT, LP and Revere High Yield Fund, LP dated May 3, 2018. (24)
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31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (27)
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (27)
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (27)
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (27)
101.INS XBRL
Instance Document (27)
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (27)
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (27)
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase (27)
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase (27)
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (27)
(1)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's report on Form 8-K, filed on August 8, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(2)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-11 (Registration No. 333-177262) previously filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(3)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-11 (Registration No. 333-194831) previously filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(4)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 18, 2013 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(5)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-11 (Registration No. 333-198245) previously filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(6)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 15, 2015 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(7)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 8, 2015 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(8)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's report on Form 8-K, filed on October 30, 2014 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(9)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 19, 2015 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(10)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on April 12, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(11)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 2, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(12)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 10, 2017 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(13)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 16, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(14)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 20, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(15)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 15, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(16)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 5, 2016 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(17)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 3, 2017 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(18)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 22, 2017 and hereby incorporated by reference.
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(19)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 9, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(20)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 23, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(21)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 20, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(22)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 7, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(23)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 4, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(24)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on May 17, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(25)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on March 7, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(26)
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on August 8, 2018 and hereby incorporated by reference.
(27)
Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WHEELER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.
By:
/s/ MATTHEW T. REDDY
MATTHEW T. REDDY
Chief Financial Officer
Date:
August 8, 2018
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